The
March 8, 2017
Gowrie News GOWRIE, WEBSTER COUNTY, IOWA VOL. 127 NO. 10
Gowries Annual
4th of July Fireworks
Show in jeopardy
Bill proposed;
remove recycling program...
The bill to remove the states refund recycling
program has survived funnel week. While five cents
might not seem like a lot, people who live in the small
town of Gowrie said it could jeopardize its firework
show.
For the last 20 years the town has relied on bot-
tles and cans to fund its Fourth of July Show. Its a dirty
job for a group of dedicated volunteers who are mostly
retired that sort the cans and send them to redemption
centers, they say it is worth every nickle, said one Ameri-
can Legion volunteer.
People from all over the state go to watch the
fireworks. Thousands of people travel to Gowrie just for
the fireworks show the night of the 4th of July.
The can recycling program brings in roughly
$6,000 to $7,000 to purchase the fireworks from an Iowa
company. "If we don't have the money from the cans we
probably wont have a fireworks display" stated Jim Pe-
terson.
Volunteers at the American Legion said while
the organization cannot have a stance on the bill, in their
experience serving, they believe if they lose the program
they might not be able to host it every year which would
mean a loss in revenue.
"We use ours for fireworks but different towns
and different organizations use them for different things
to fund other programs too, but this is one program we
use them for," said Greg Benson, Fire Chief of the Gowrie
Fire Department, about the can refunds.
Neighbors said the five cent deposit also helps
with litter control in their city.
Pop cans and fireworks...
American Legion member Jim Peterson discusses the
importance of the refund recycling program and what it
would mean for the future of Gowrie's 4th of July Fireworks
display.
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New Owners of The Gowrie News Balance
Publishing and Service to the Community
Greetings!
We are Rick and Julie Vinsand and on March 1,
2017, we became the proud owners of The Gowrie News.
We are happy and excited to take on the challenge of
bringing you complete coverage of local news and events
from Gowrie and its surrounding areas.
We are longtime residents of Callender and have
owned and operated Kesho Publications, Inc. since it be-
gan in 2004. (We used Kesho to name the company
because Callender was formerly Kesho before the town
was renamed in 1875.) Kesho Publications is the parent
company of two trade magazines Roadworx and Farm-
worx. The Gowrie News will operate out of the same
office as Kesho Publications, but as a separate entity.
Community connection is important to us as we
are both licensed EMTs and take great pride in serving on
the 15-member Southwest Webster Ambulance crew. We
feel lucky and proud to be part of a group so dedicated to
those needing help during emergency situations. We are
Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone
Association Meeting of Members March 14th
At Southeast Valley High School, 7 pm...
Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone As-
sociation (WCCTA) has sent out notices for the Annual
Meeting of the members of the cooperative to be held on
Tuesday, March 14th at 7:00 pm at the Southeast Valley
High School Gymnasium located in Gowrie, Iowa.
The theme of this years Annual Meeting is Set
Your Sights For Great Service What do you look
for in a company when you purchase a product
from them? Is it only about saving a buck?
Do you choose the cheapest price or the
best quality product?
WCCTA provides a Fiber to
the Home network that covers every
section of the 16 communities that
it serves. Within this Fiber network,
customers are provided landline tele-
phone, Internet and digital television.
Additionally, WCCTA is a GIG Ca-
pable Rural Service Provider.
The Annual Meeting will an-
nounce the results of the Election of the
Board of Directors. Ballots have been sent out
to all members for election to the Board of Directors for
the directors whose terms expire.
Candidates are selected by the 2017 nominating
also members of the Gowrie Development Commission
and the Iowa Cattlemens Association.
In our spare time, we enjoy spending time with
our three children and four grandsons.
We are very excited about the future of The
Gowrie News and look forward to keeping our readers
informed about what is most important to those who live,
work and play in these rural communities that we love
and are so grateful to be a part of.
Special thanks to our graphics designer Tonya
Harrison for her dedication to The Gowrie News and her
extra help during this transition.
We welcome tips and ideas for news stories.
Feel free to connect with us on Facebook or by email at
gnews@wccta.net or by calling us at 515-352-3325. Our
office is located at 1107 Market Street, Gowrie, and of-
fice hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
committee. Members are to separate the ballot from the
list of candidates and mark the box to the one (1) name
they are voting for. The marked ballot is to be delivered
to 1106 Beek Street in Gowrie, IA or placed in the pro-
vided postage paid pink envelope so it is received prior to
12:00 pm on March 14, 2017.
Additional items to be presented to the members
during the meeting include updates on services
as well as the year in review and goals for
the future.
The evening will also include refresh-
ments and doughnuts. Door prizes
winners will be drawn from mem-
bers present at the annual meeting.
This year the door prizes are cen-
tered around the Set Your Sights
For Great Service theme in addition
to the grand prize of a Samsung 55
Smart TV.
Our members are provided this one-
to-one opportunity to meet our staff and
board members at the Annual Meeting, states
Marcie Boerner, Office Manager at WCCTA. We en-
joy celebrating another successful year of service for our
members.
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Pick It March Mania returns to Webster-Calhoun

Cooperative Telephone Association again this year
Selection Sunday March 12...
March Mania is a fun way to enjoy the NCAA mation requested. Once the NCAA games begin, email
Basketball season at Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Tele- updates will be sent out to show pick rankings against
phone Association (WCCTA). others in the community.
Dates for this years March Mania are March WCCTA will be handing out prizes to the top
12th as Selection Sunday where brackets are announced, three winners. All the information can be found on the
March 16th the bracket games begin and participants can website at http://wccta.pickitchallenge.com.
no longer fill out brackets. April 1st is the Final Four with We have offered this fun contest the last cou-
the Championship Game to be played on April 3rd. ple of years and participants really enjoyed competing
It is so easy to play. Just fill out the bracket by against others in our community, states Marcie Boerner,
clicking the name of the team to win each game. After Office Manager with WCCTA. This time of year it is
completing the bracket, click submit and enter the infor- fun to join in on all the excitement of the NCAA Tourna-
ments.
Southeast Valley Students Pick-It March Mania starts on March 12th but
registration is now open.
compete at District Speech
Saturday, Feb. 27...
The southeast Valley students competed at Dis-
tric Speech on Saturday, Feb. 25 contest held at Manson.
The results are as follows:
Eliza Geis- Acting earned a I rating; Daniel Blank Park Zoo visits
Gowrie Library
Johnson- Improvisation earned a I rating and Radio
News also earned a I rating; Daven Rees - Improvisation
earned a I rating; Nafisa Kamal Ayntee - Expository Ad-
dress earned a II rating; Patti Snyder - Literary Program On Friday, March 3 the Blank Park Zoo visited the
earned a I rating; Kayla Dolph - Prose earned a I rating Gowrie Public Library. Samantha from the Zoo brought a par-
and Expository Address earned a II rating; Paige Garcia rot, farret, snake, and turtle that the children got to learn about.
- Expository Address earned a II rating and Radio News The children also made giraffe and zebra crafts, had
also earned a II rating; Katara Jondle - Poetry earned snacks and colored animal "thank you's" that were sent to the
a I rating and Spontaneous Speaking earned a II rating; zoo to show their appreciation.
The children were entertained when the parrot got
Lincoln Clay - Storytelling earned a II rating; Zane Gets loose and was flying around the library later to be caught by
- Radio news earned a II rating; Parker Johnson - Impro- Samantha from the Zoo. Photo by Gowrie Library.
visation earned a I rating; Keeley Maguire - Storytelling
earned a II rating; Kylie Weiland - Poetry earned a I rat-
ing and Prose also earned a I rating; Patrick Breitsprecher
- After Dinner Speaking earned a I rating.
Those students earning a superior I rating will
represent Southeast Valley at the State Competition on
March 11th.

Our Saviours Lutheran

to host Lenten suppers
Wednesdays, at 5:15 p.m. . .

Wednesday, March 8 Lenten Supper will begin
at 5:15 p.m. Confirmation Class meets at the Fireside
room at 6 p.m. Lenten Worship, will be held at 7 p.m.
Thursday, March 9 Choir Rehearsal will begin
at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 11 Mens Group will begin in
the Fireside Room at 9 a.m.
Sunday, March 12 Worship; and S.S. sings
will begin at 9:15 a.m. Fellowship Coffee will begin at
10:15 a.m. Sunday School will begin at 10:30 a.m. Adult
forum will begin at 11 a.m. in the Fireside Room. We
RO.C.K. will meet at 6 p.m.
Monday, March 13 Sewing Day at 9 a.m. Coun-
cil Meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room.
Tuesday, March 14 Sewing Day at 9 a.m.
Wednesday, March 15 Lenten Supper will be-
gin at 5:15 p.m. Confirmation Class meets at the Fireside
room at 6 p.m. Lenten Worship, will be held at 7 p.m. I
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Farnhamville Fire Dept., 7:30 p.m. at the fire station. c
Gowrie Parks Board, 6:45 p.m. at the civic center.
Thursday, March 9 I
Gowrie Jaycees, 7:30 p.m. at Marvs. t
Friday, March 10 s
GDC, 12:00 p.m. at the WCCTA conference room f
Sunday, March 12
GYC board, 5:00 p.m. at the skating rink.
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Monday, March 13 f
Farnhamville City Council, 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. m
Gowrie Municipal Utilities Board, 4:30 p.m. at the
light plant. f
Harcourt TOPS, 8:00 a.m. at Faith Lutheran
Church Harcourt. P
Tuesday, March 14 i
WCCTA Annual Meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the d
SV Highschool Gym W
Farnhamville Senior Citizens (cards), 1:00 p.m.,
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.

American Legion Peterson Post #431 and Sons of c
the American Legion, 6:30 p.m. social time and
meal, 8:00 p.m. meeting, Gowrie Legion building. I
Callender City Council, 6:30 p.m. at the e
Community Center
Wednesday, March 15 t
Prairie Valley School Board, 6:00 p.m. S
To have the date and time of your organizations meeting
listed here, call the Gowrie News at 352-3325 or email us at c
gnews@wccta.net
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Birthdays
8-Mar Laura Kopecky, Darin Vote
9-Mar Morry Brain, Dallas Thomas
Ethan Wiederin
10-Mar Gary Hammar
11-Mar Bettie Nelson, Montana Bahr
Jeff Wolf
12-Mar Alyssa Barber, Dan Castle
Logan Jaeschke, Rosemary Stickrod
13-Mar Sheri Monson, Jill White
Wayne Wolf
14-Mar Lukis Anderson, Bob Langner
15-Mar Bonnie Adam, Lenore Page
Mike Dick receives
Jack North Award
Former Prairie Valley Principal...
The Jack North Award is the
highest honor the Iowa Girls
High School Athletic Union
awards to an individual. The
award has been given just 17
times in the 90-year history of
the IGHSAU. Former IGHSAU
Executive Director Mike Dick
is the 18th recipient of the Jack
North Award. Mike was hon-
ored at halftime of the Class 2A
State Championship game Fri-
day, March 3 at the 2017 Iowa
Girls State Basketball Tourna-
ment.
Mike joined the IGHSAU as an assistant director
in August of 2002. In his tenure as an assistant, he admin-
istrated volleyball, basketball, track & field, cross coun-
try, soccer and softball. He also assigned and oversaw
IGHSAU officials. He was one of the architects of the
implementation of the State Co-Ed Track & Field Meet
that began in 2005. The meet is the largest high school
track and field meet in the United States.
Mike became the IGHSAUs fourth Executive
Director in August of 2008. During Mikes tenure, the
IGHSAU expanded to five classes in basketball, volley-
ball, golf and softball. He was instrumental in enhancing
the education of officials and moving the IGHSAU head-
quarters from its longtime home at 2900 Grand to West
Des Moines in 2012. He retired as the Executive Director
in August of 2016.
Prior to joining the Girls Union, the Winterset
native spent 18 years as a high school principal. While
serving in an administrative role, he was a member of the
Iowa High School Athletic Association Representative
Council and was a member of the IGHSAU Board of Di-
rectors from 1997-to-2001. Mike was also a high school
softball and girls basketball coach and a state tournament
official in track, softball and volleyball.
Mike and his wife, Pam, have three grown children
and eight grandchildren.
Interested in becoming
a substitute teacher?
Prairie Lakes AEA is offering a course that
would allow an individual to be a substitute teacher. This
class is for those who want to be a substitute teacher in
Iowa schools and dont have a teaching license, will need
to obtain a Substitute Authorization License. The Sub-
stitute Authorization license allows an individual with a
four-year college degree who has completed the Substi-
tute Authorization program to substitute in grades PK-12
for no more than five consecutive days in one job assign-
ment at a time.
Classes will be held April 22, 29 and May 6
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Prairie Lakes AEA office in
Pocahontas. (Attendance at all classes is required.) Cost
is $100 per person which includes materials. Registration
deadline is April 10.
Who can earn the Substitute Authorization License?
Anyone who meets the following criteria can re-
ceive a Substitute Authorization license:
Has earned a four-year college degree OR a
Iowa Paraeducator License; Is at least 21 years old; Pass-
es the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation and Na-
tional Criminal History background checks; Completes a
Substitute Authorization course.
Those interested in taking the course should
contact Carrie Kee, registrar, at ckee@plaea.org or 800-
669-2325 or 515-574-5500 ext. 2101.
Zion Lutheran Church Endowed
Benevolence soliciting grant applications
The Zion Endowed Benevolence Team of Zion
Lutheran Church, Gowrie is soliciting grant applications
for benevolence needs to be considered for 2017 distribu-
tions.
The purpose of the Endowed Benevolence Pro-
gram is to extend and enrich the kingdom of God by wit-
nessing in word and deed to people in need both directly
and through organized efforts or organizations, especially
those not having their own planned giving programs.
This program is not intended to provide support
for capital expenditures. Approximately $24,000 will be
granted to individuals in need and/or organizations that
assure benevolence grant utilization.
You are invited to make application if you be-
lieve that the purpose, ministry expression or benevolence
program for which the grant is sought is truly consistent
with the purpose of the Zion Endowed Benevolence Pro-
gram.
Applications must be received by April 5. Grant
awards will be announced April 16.
Grant recipients and/or beneficiaries may be
City of Callender receives
housing rehab grant
The City of Callender has received a grant through the
state to rehabilitate six single-family, owner-occupied
houses. Applicant must live in the target area: Norway
Street south to Williams Street and from Mortimer Street
west to Hilda Avenue. Homes purchased in contract sales
are not eligible, nor are rentals. If the City receives more
than six qualified applications, they can possibly apply for ad-
ditional funding.
The purpose of the Program is to assist low to moderate
income persons to rehabilitate their homes in compliance with
Iowas Minimum Housing Rehabilitation Standards. Typical
repairs may include re-roofing, foundation repair, window re-
pair and/or replacement, painting, re-siding, electrical, heating
and plumbing work.
The City can provide assistance to make needed repairs
for qualified applicants in the form of a deferred payment loan.
If the owner occupies, and there is no sale or transfer of the
house for five years, there will be no repayment obligation on
the deferred loan portion. A sale prior to the five years would
likely require at least a partial repayment of the grant funds. A
mortgage and promissory note (lien against the property) will
be executed and recorded. The amount of the assistance will be
based on value of property and amount of work needed.
The home must be single-family and located within the
designated neighborhood in the City limits. The applicant must
be the owner-occupant, and the household gross income must
be below the following guidelines*:
1 person and the total household income is below -
$35,500; 2 persons and the total household income is below
- $40,550; 3 persons and the total household income is below
- $45,600; 4 persons and the total household income is below
- $50,650; 5 persons and the total household income is below
- $54,750; 6 persons and the total household income is below
- $58,800; 7 persons and the total household income is below
- $62,850; 8+ persons and the total household income is below
- $66,900
*Income limits are reviewed and published by HUD an-
nually. Should limits change, newly published limits will come
into effect.
Other eligibility requirements include, but are not lim-
ited to, verification that property taxes, special assessments and
mortgage payments are current, and the condition and type of
property. Properties being purchased under Contract Sales or
rentals are not eligible.
Applications for program assistance will be taken on a
first come first serve basis. A question and answer session over
the program and applications will be held on Tuesday March
21st from 5 to 6 p.m. at City Hall. The city invites everyone to
attend to ask questions or get help with filling out the applica-
tion. Applications are available at City Hall, or by contacting
MIDAS Council of Goernments at 515-576-7183.
Security Realty and Insurance
Wednesday, March 8 - Taco Soup -or- White Chili, Tortilla Chips, Lettuce
Salad, Applesauce, Jello
Thursday, March 9 - Scalloped Potatoes & Ham, Broccoli, Cranberry Pear
Crisp, OJ
Friday, March 10 - Crunchy Baked Fish, Tartar Sauce, Sweet Potato, Creamed
Peas, Orange/Banana/Pineapple, Tomato Juice
Monday, March 13 - Meat Loaf, Boiled Potatoes, Spinach Au Gratin, Straw-
berries, Angel Food Cake
Tuesday, March 14 - Creamed Chicken over Biscuit, Brussel Sprouts, Pine-
apple, Tomato Juice
Wednesday, March 15 - Liver & Onions -OR- Beef Patty, Mashed Potatoes,
Mixed Vegetables, Oatmeal Raisin Bar, OJ
March 8, 2017
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asked to appear in person to acknowledge this grant, and
again at a later date after the grant has been utilized, to
be part of a program celebration event along with other
recipients.
Grants are approved on a year-to-year basis and
are not automatically renewable. Multi-year requests are
not considered.
Write, email or call for an application packet
or more information to Zion Lutheran Church, P.O. Box
63, Gowrie, IA 50543 or (515) 352-3645 or ziongowr@
gmail.com.
American Legion
Peterson Post 431 form
new Boy Scout troop
Camping, canoeing, swimming...
Boy Scouts can get away from it all. What do
you think about camping, canoeing, swimming, and
backpacking? The American Legion Peterson Post 431 is
forming a new Boy Scout troop for the Southeast Valley
School District. Boy Scouts have opportunities to learn
leadership and character that is unequaled. If you are a
boy between the ages of 11 and 17, or you have com-
pleted 5th grade, scouting may be for you.
Now your boy can experience the fun, excite-
ment and adventure of the world around him. He can learn
confidence, respect, trust, mental strength and a deep un-
derstanding of what he can do for others. Its never too
late to get into a good family-centered program. Scouting
offers a time-tested set of activities that has produced fine
citizens, dedicated family members and strong commu-
nity leaders for more than 90 years.
The new troop number will be 1140. 1140 was
the badge number of police officer Justin Martin who was
killed in the line of duty in the fall of 2016. Justin was
also an Eagle Scout from Rockwell City.
Troop meetings will be held at the Southeast
Valley Middle School in Burnside. For information con-
tact Scout Master Jeremy Viles at (515)291-0805 or As-
sistant Scout Master Monte Anderson at (515)351-7431
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A panel of medical experts at Stewart Memorial Community Hospital, consisting of (left to right) Dr. Margaret
Vitiritto, Kelly Hays, Lab Director and Nicole Kock, Pharmacy Director, spoke about antibiotic stewardship to a Lunch
Connection audience at the hospital.
Choose Wisely: Antibiotic or Not?
presented at SMCH Educational Luncheon
Dr. Margaret Vitiritto, family medical pro-
vider, Kelly Hays, lab director and Nicole Kock, phar-
macy director at Stewart Memorial Community Hospital
(SMCH), spoke to over 30 people at SMCHs Lunch
Connection event. Their program addressed Choose
Wisely: Antibiotic or Not?
Dr. Vitiritto described the differences between
bacteria and viruses and how each are treated by medical
providers. She explained, Bacteria exist in our bodies,
usually harmlessly. Illness occurs when bacteria over-
grow in our system, or when they release toxins which
cause an inflammatory response in our bodies. A virus is
an infective agent that typically consists of DNA/RNA
with a protein coat. Its only job is to infect. It cannot live
without multiplying within the living cells of a host. A
virus is able to copy itself, and in the process usually kills
the host cells. It actually forces the host cell to make mil-
lions of copies of the viral DNA.
Because antibiotics are only effective on ill-
nesses causes by bacteria, it is important for medical
providers to know what is making the patient sick before
prescribing medicine. Kelly Hays said, At SMCH, we
have brought in specialized equipment to conduct molec-
ular testing to eliminate the need for the broad spectrum
medication and narrow the prescription for the most ef-
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The Lunch Connection is held four times at
year at Stewart Memorial. The next session will be held
June 1, 2017. To learn more about the services Stewart
Memorial Community Hospital has to offer, visit us at
www.stewartmemorial.org.
Fix-Up Your Budget
HGTVs latest hit show, Fixer Upper, has fans and
home buyers looking for new ways to save and restore
old homes. While Chip and Joanna have become experts
in home renovation, theyre not too shabby when it
comes to finances either. Using their home building
skills and our banking knowledge we offer these top
tips to help fix up your budget in 2017:
Build a Strong Foundation
Just as a home cannot stand without a solid base,
neither can your personal finances. To begin building
the foundation to your finances, it is imperative to start
a monthly budget. This system can help you organize
how much money is coming in and out each and every
month, allowing you to allocate funds for both spending
and saving.
Make the Most of the Unexpected
Shiplap has become a household world thanks
to Joannas love of this Texas home material. Often
covered up by sheet rock, it is always a great find to
add something special to the house. Similarly, should
you uncover any income that you werent expecting,
we suggest making the most of it by contributing to
your IRA or other savings fund.
Take Advantage of Open Space
It seems every time Joanna finds a wall in a
home project, you hear the words, Open space.
fective treatment. She explained how the analyzer works
By constructing areas that are connected instead of
to replicate the sample taken from the patient, looking for
separated, shes uncovered a way to not only make a
the unique DNA to pinpoint the pathogen thats causing
home more welcoming but your spending too. Add
illness. She adds, The technology allows us to be better
this concept into your budget, and enjoy the feeling
stewards and not prescribe medicine thats not going to
of flexibility in your monthly allocations. If your
work.
household remains stocked from bulk ordering, or your
Antibiotic resistance is on the rise, said Nicole
entertainment is your kiddos for a month, embrace
Kock. Multi-drug resistant bacteria continues to increase
those savings and shift your spending to another room
and the number of new antibiotics developed continues to
of the house.
decrease. This means there are smarter bacteria with few-
Always Take Free Advice
er antibiotics available. That means we need to be more
Chip and Joanna offer endless tips and tricks to
certain of the need for antibiotics as our bodies build up
their home flipping business. Always full of great
resistance. She continued, You may notice your medi-
ideas, and sage advice, these two make a consistent
cal provider prescribing antibiotics less often, opting for a
effort to give their viewers a leg up on their next home
watch and wait period. Not all infections need antibiotics,
project. Similarly, our team at Heartland Bank wants
and sometimes its best to let your body try to fight it off
to help you work to achieve your next financial goal!
first.
Whether its saving for your first home, purchasing a
Medical providers at Stewart Memorial Com-
new vehicle, or setting a plan for your retirement, wed
munity Hospital work closely with the lab and pharmacy
love to offer our experience to help make your financial
to determine the best method of care for patients. Lab
dream a reality.
informs on the type of infection and pharmacy recom-
Whether you watch Fixer Upper every week or
mends the most effective medication. Dr. Vitiritto said,
are just starting this addicting series, we hope you keep
At SMCH we are very fortunate, as providers, to have
your eyes peeled for other great financial tips. You may
these resources available to help us make good decisions
find more money management advice than youd think!
regarding patient care.
Source: VGM Forbin
Inner Peace
Many years ago the art world offered a valuable
prize for the best illustration depicting peace. Artists
from all over the world entered the contest. There were
beautiful paintings of sunsets and sunrises. Paintings of
calm seas and tranquil rivers running through lush val-
leys. However, the winning prize painting was very dif-
ferent from those other peaceful scenes. The winning
painting was done in black and gray. It showed the terror
of a violent storm. Lightning splitting the clouds apart
and a relentless rain pounded the earth. In the center of
the painting was a storm-tossed oak tree, with branches
broken off from previous storms. But in this painting
a little bird, hanging on with all its might to one of the
branches, sat singing at the top of its lungs. That was
Gods true peace.
Inner peace is not the absence of storms in our
lives, but inner peace is found only with the presence of
God in our lives. Have you found that inner peace? It
begins with a belief in God.
Prayer: Lord, help us ignore the worlds peace
but look for the peace that can only come from You. In
Jesus Hold Name. Amen
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Southeast Valley High School spring sports schedule
Boys Golf Schedule 2017
April, 6 4:00 PM JV/V at Manson Northwest Webster
April, 10 4:00 PM JV/V at Newell-Fonda; Manson NW Webster
(Conference: Newell-Fonda)
April, 11 4:00 PM JV/V at St. Edmond
April, 13 4:00 PM B/G JV/V Pocahontas Area at Dayton
April, 20 4:00 PM B/G JV/V at South Central Calhoun
April, 24 4:00 PM B/G JV/V East Sac County at Gowrie
April, 27 4:00 PM JV/V Sioux Central; GTRA; Manson NW Webster
(Conference: Sx Central & GTRA) at Gowrie
April, 28 4:00 PM Varsity SOUTHEAST VALLEY BOYS INVITE
at Dayton
May, 1 10:00 AM Varsity TLC BOYS GOLF TOURNAMENT
May, 4 4:00 PM B/G JV/V West Bend-Mallard at Dayton
May, 5 4:00 PM JV/V at Clarion-Goldfield
May, 8 4:00 PM JV/V Storm Lake St. Marys; Manson NWW;
(Conference: SL St. Marys & Alta-Aurelia) at Alta-Aurelia
May, 12 10:00 AM Varsity 2A SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT
May, 19 10:00 AM Varsity 2A DISTRICT TOURNAMENT
May, 26, 17 Varsity 2A STATE TOURNAMENT
Boys Track Schedule 2017
eMarch, 14 3:00 PM ISU INDOOR AMES
March, 17 4:00 PM BVU INDOOR STORM LAKE
March, 27 4:30 PM CHELSEY HENKENIUS EARLY BIRD RELAYS LAKE CITY
March, 31 5:00 PM ROLAND-STORY BOYS QUADRANGULAR STORY CITY
April, 6 4:30 PM CAVANAUGH COED RELAYS WOODWARD
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April, 10 4:30 PM SOUTHEAST VALLEY BOYS RELAYS GOWRIE
tApril, 11 4:30 PM SV BOYS RELAYS-RAIN DATE GOWRIE
sApril, 13 4:30 PM BRAD KRUSE COED RELAYS MANSON
gApril, 18 4:30 PM SOUTHEAST VALLEY COED RELAYS GOWRIE
April, 21 4:30 PM POCAHONTAS AREA BOYS RELAYS POCAHONTAS
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April, 25 4:30 PM MIKE JEPSON BOYS RELAYS MANSON
rApril, 28 4:30 PM SCC ROSS SAMUELSON COED RELAYS LAKE CITY
fMay, 2 4:00 PM TWIN LAKES CONFERENCE MEET SIOUX RAPIDS
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May, 4 4:00 PM TLC MEET-RAIN DATE SIOUX RAPIDS
eMay, 4 4:30 PM SCC TITAN COED RELAYS LAKE CITY
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May, 8 4:30 PM EAST SAC COUNTY COED RELAYS SAC CITY
May, 11 4:00 PM 2A COED STATE QUALIFYING MEET TBD
May, 18 TBD 2A STATE TRACK MEET DES MOINES
May, 19 TBD 2A STATE TRACK MEET DES MOINES
May, 20 TBD 2A STATE TRACK MEET DES MOINES
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SV Middle School
Jagar wrestlers host
second home meet
Rain, snow and wrestling were in the forecast
last Thursday in Rockwell City. The Middle School Jags
battled hard and finished the night with 19 wins and 28
losses. Harley Bryson, Aaron Graves, Connor Kling-
son, Wyatt Sprecher, Everett Lahr, and Logan ONeal
grappled for one win. Rylie Ferrari, Max Miller, Lathe
Muench, Kaleb Scott, and Pierce Woodruff fought hard
for two wins. Parker Garcia had an impressive three wins.
Tuesday night the Middle School Jags hosted
Their second home wrestling meet of this year against
a much more experienced team; Manson. This meet was
treated much like a high school dual in which we kept
team points but with 16 matches.
The Jags finished 24-56 with Manson battling
for the win. Exhibition matches were also held. The jags
won a total of 14 matches, losing 29. Harley Bryson, Ry-
lie Ferrari, Aaron Graves, Mark Hughes, Zack Miller,
Lathe Muench, Pierce Woodruff, Jaxon Carlson, Mem-
phis Simpson, Hunter Sorenson, and Quinton Sorenson
had one win. Max Miller and Logan ONeal each won
two matches.
Girls Golf Schedule 2017
April, 6 4:00 PM JV/V at Manson Northwest Webster
April, 10 4:00 PM JV/V Manson NW Webster; Newell-Fonda
(Conference: N-F) at Gowrie
April, 11 4:00 PM JV/V St. Edmond at Gowrie
April, 13 4:00 PM G/B JV/V Pocahontas Area at Dayton
April, 20 4:00 PM G/B JV/V at South Central Calhoun
April, 21 4:00 PM Varsity SOUTHEAST VALLEY GIRLS INVITE
at Dayton
April, 24 4:00 PM G/B JV/V East Sac County at Gowrie
April, 27 4:00 PM JV/V at Manson NW Webster; Sioux Central; GTRA
(Conference: Sx Central & GTRA) at Manson
May, 1 10:00 AM Varsity TLC GIRLS CONFERENCE MEET
at Stormlake
May, 4 4:00 PM G/B JV/V West Bend-Mallard at Dayton
May, 5 4:00 PM JV/V Clarion-Goldfield at Dayton
May, 8 4:00 PM JV/V Manson NWW; Alta-Aurelia; Storm Lake St. Marys
(Conference: A-A & SLSM) at Alta
May, 15 Varsity 3A REGIONAL TOURNAMENT
May, 22 Varsity 3A REGIONAL FINAL TOURNAMENT
May, 30, 31 Varsity 3A STATE TOURNAMENT
Girls Track Schedule 2017
March, 13 3:00 PM ISU INDOOR AMES
March, 27 4:30 PM CHELSEY HENKENIUS EARLY BIRD RELAYS LAKE CITY
April, 3 4:30 PM RICHARD RYAN RELAYS GOWRIE
April, 4 4:30 PM RICHARD RYAN RELAYS-WEATHER DATE GOWRIE
April, 6 4:30 PM CAVANAUGH COED RELAYS WOODWARD
April, 13 4:30 PM BRAD KRUSE COED RELAYS MANSON
April, 18 4:30 PM SOUTHEAST VALLEY COED RELAYS GOWRIE
April, 20 4:30 PM EMILY MARKERT RELAYS MANSON
April, 24 5:00 PM HUMBOLDT GIRLS INVITATIONAL HUMBOLDT
APril, 28 5:00 PM BALLARD GIRLS INVITATIONAL HUXLEY
May, 2 4:00 PM TWIN LAKES CONFERENCE MEET SIOUX RAPIDS
May, 4 4:00 PM TLC MEET-RAINDATE SIOUX RAPIDS
May, 4 4:30 PM SCC TITAN COED RELAYS LAKE CITY
May, 8 4:30 PM EAST SAC COUNTY COED RELAYS SAC CITY
May, 11 4:00 PM 2A STATE QUALIFYING MEET TBD
May, 18 TBD STATE TRACK MEET DES MOINES
May, 19 TBD STATE TRACK MEET DES MOINES
May, 20 TBD STATE TRACK MEET DES MOINES
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THE GOWRIE NEWS

It's your life...

Al Ekstrom, Lehigh, enjoys hunting,
fishing; 32 years on county crews
Celebrating 50th wedding anniversary. . .
By Alice Johnson
Alan Ekstrom, long time resident of Lehigh was
born on June 29,1943, on the family farm north of Lehigh
to Clarence and Jaunita Ekstrom.
He and his five siblings attended the Border
Plains country school for seven years and he remembers
that his teacher, Mrs. Danker, was dedicated to the wants
and needs of her students.
He recalled that once a month, they would have
a Box Social. Everyone looked forward to this event.
The girls would bring a packed lunch to school and each
boy would vote for the one that he was attracted to...in
the end, they would share their lunch with the girl whose
lunch was chosen!
After he and his siblings attended there for
7seven years, they transferred to Lehigh for 3 years from
there, they attended Central Webster School in Burnside.
Al graduated from there in 1961.
After graduation, Al was employed at the
Lehigh Grain company later renamed the Dayton Grain
Company. He worked at U.S.G. for a couple years, but
was hired by Webster County as a maintenance man
where he worked until his retirement 32 years later.
He met Linda Maile from Lehigh in 1965 and
they married on June 23, 1967, at the Lehigh Christian
Church. This year they will celebrate 50 years of mar-
riage.
They are parents of two sons, David ,who drives
truck for Farner-Bocken, Carroll, and William (Bill) who
is employed at North Central Recycling Plant in Fort
Dodge. The Ekstroms are the doting grandparents of six
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Al is an avid sportsman and is a lifetime hunter.
Also, he has spent a lot of time fishing in nearby Des
Moines River through the years. He also loves to attend
the car races in Webster City and has become acquainted
with many of the race car drivers.
A year ago, Al and Linda took a vacation trip
to Alaska. They spent a memorable time on a cruise ship
followed by an exciting trip on a train chugging up the
mountain and back which, indeed, was quite an experi-
ence. They were told that Alaska experiences 50 earth-
quakes a day which is quite frightening! Al Ekstrom
In 1993, the Ekstrom built a beautiful home on
property they purchased earlier on Park Drive. They ever, in those days they had only a couple of channels and
have a large picture window in their living room and are everything was in black and white!
able to observe a lot of wildlife in their back yard. Seed Both Al and Linda are an asset to the Lehigh
corn is placed in back and so they enjoy herds of deer community. Because of the contributions of their time
who wander up from the timber on their back lot. The and energy they have made in the past years, they will
Ekstroms also have a bird haven in the backyard where leave this legacy to residents of Lehigh.
they witness the antics and activities of dozens of winter
birds feasting at the bird feeders.
Unfortunately, Al fell just recently on a patch of
First United Churchs
ice when getting the mail and so now he spends his days
resting in an easy chair. He states that he loves to watch schedule
of events
old movies of long ago such as Gun Smoke, Little House
on the Prairie, Ozzie and Harriet, and I Love Lucy. Wednesday, March 8 Lunch Bunch will begin
He recalls that in 1952, their family was the first from 4:30-6:00 p.m. Childrens Bell Choir meets at 6:00 -
ones to purchase a TV set and it drew many people to 6:15 p.m. and Confirmation Class will be held from 6:30-
their home who wanted to see TV for the first time. How- 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 11 United Womens Fellow-
ship will begin at 9 a.m.
Sunday, March 12 is the Begining of Daylight
Savings Time. Worship will begin at 10:30 a.m. followed
by Sunday School and Fellowship Cooffee at 9:45.

Southeast Valley
Schedule of Events
Week of March 8th to March 15th
Wednesday, March 8
B Varsity Basketball BOYS STATE
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7:00 p.m. SVMS POPS Concrert
Saturday, March 11
State Individual Speech Contest
Monday, March 13
PVES - NO PM Preschool
3:00 p.m. G Varsity Track ISU INDOOR
Tuesday, March 14
3:00 p.m. B Varsity Track ISU INDOOR
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Over 45 volunteers from Gowrie and area churches donated their Friday to package meals for the heartland. This
area Youth group consists of 5th through 12th graders from Southeast Valley. During the day over 80,000 meals were pack-
aged and each meal feeds six people. Our group alone estimated that they did about 1800 meals. Photo by Kellie Welter.
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Area youth volunteer at Meals
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Held on Friday, March 3...
Over 45 volunteers from Gowrie and area effort began with a 2007 food-packaging event held dur-
churches donated their Friday to package meals for the ing Lent by a church in West Des Moines, Iowa.
heartland. This area Youth group consists of 5th through The success of that event encouraged leaders to
12th graders from Southeast Valley. organize a community-wide food-packaging event that
n During Friday alone over 80,000 meals were would involve more volunteers to feed hungry children
packaged and each meal feeds six people. The Southeast and families.
Valley students and parents alone estimated that they did It was that leap of faith that brought Meals from
about 1800 meals. the Heartland to Des Moines in 2008, resulting in 12,000
Meals from the Heartland offer information and volunteers who packaged more than 4 million meals in a
resources about global hunger and everyones role in this weeks time at our first Annual Hunger Fight.
issue. They also provide year-round service opportunities The success of that first event led to the develop-
for people of all ages to serve God and people in need ment of a year-round meal packaging effort. Thousands
and partner with meal distribution organizations so that of volunteers now come together to package millions of
meals can reach hungry people here in Iowa and around meals year-round.
the world.
Meals from the Heartland partner with food
banks that are taking action to feed the hungry in Iowa,
providing nourishment and support to individuals and
families in need such as the Food Bank of Iowa, the Des
Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC) food bank AJ Smith
Congratulations to AJ
network and dozens of church-affiliated food pantries. In
Smith for being selected as
2015 alone, more than one million meals were distributed
Jaguar of the week. AJ was
across the state of Iowa. nominated for the following
Meals from the Heartland partners with organi- reasons...
zations embedded in communities that face hunger on a He's a responsible person
daily basis. Meals are shipped out nationally and inter- who comes to class prepared.
nationally by our distribution partner, Convoy of Hope, - He has a great attitude
to on-the-ground organizations such as Many Hands for and is willing to help his
Haiti and Blessman Ministries, who are continually as- classmates.
sessing and identifying needs of communities. Our meals - He's a hard worker and
often support and supplement other programs such as knows what he needs to do
teaching sustainable agriculture practices, education, in order to be success.
healthcare and more. Jaguar of Week recognition is made by a different
Our meals are also used for disaster relief, pro- staff member on a rotating basis each week at Southeast
viding nutrition and hope in the midst of epidemics and Valley High School.
natural disasters that impact entire communities. For ex-
ample, Meals from the Heartland provided two million
meals to Haiti after the 2010 earthquake and more than
280,000 meals to Liberia during the Ebola outbreak in
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These young volunteers represent the Zion Lutheran Church in Gowrie helped package meals from the heartland.
Photo by Kellie Welter.
 8 March 8, 2017
Farm Bureau Members
Representatives from Calhoun, Humboldt, Pocahontas, and Webster counties from left to right are Sarah Jans-
sen, John Rosenboom, Brian Dreith, Chuck Thompson, Denny Heatherington, Senator Kraayenbrink, Nick Bowden, Kyle
Larsen, Brent Naeve and Lila Heatherington.
Senator Tim Kraayenbrink District 5
Chamber News
We are ending our first funnel week, one of the
busiest weeks we have in the legislature.The first funnel
week is when bills need to be through the committees of
the originating chamber in order to be considered for the
rest of this legislative session. If they do not pass commit-
tee, they are considered dead for this year, but they can be
considered again next year.
The funnel is a self-imposed deadline to help us
focus on the bills we want to get passed during the ses-
sion so we can do the peoples work in a timely manner
and end the session on time.
Eggs & Issues has been rescheduled for Satur-
day afternoon, March 4. Hope to see you there. Saturday
morning I am at the library in Rockwell City for a Town
Hall Meeting.
As we continue our work here in Des Moines,
please contact me with your thoughts and opinions. I am
here to represent you.
Workers Compensation Reform
In 1913 the state of Iowa established a workers
compensation framework that ensured workers who were
injured on the job were treated fairly and compensated
appropriately for their injuries. This process worked well
and was widely regarded as a model for how states should
manage work related injuries to employees.
In 2006 Iowa had the 5th lowest cost of work-
ers compensation premiums in the country. This rate was
very beneficial to Iowa companies. It allowed them to
Kraayenbrink continued on page 11...
CHURCH
Worship Schedule
HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN, FARNHAMVILLE
8:30 a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. Worship
FIRST UNITED CHURCH, FARNHAMVILLE
10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship, 9:45 a.m. Fellowhip Coffee
OUR SAVIOUR'S LUTHERAN, CALLENDER
9:15 a.m. Sunday Worhip
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, GOWRIE
9:00 a.m. Sunday School; 10:15 a.m. Worship
ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH, GOWRIE
9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship
FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH, HARCOURT
10:30 a.m. Worship; 9:30 a.m. Fellowhip
EVANGELICAL COVENANT CHURCH, HARCOURT
8:30 a.m. Worship; 9:40 a.m. Sunday School
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, HARCOURT
9:00 a.m. Worship
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, SOMERS
9:00 a.m. Worship
FULTON LUTHERAN CHURCH, ROELYN
9:00 a.m. Worship
A Peagment of "General" Kelley's Fleet
Time & Tide first steamboat recorded
on Des Moines River back in 1837
Many steamboats used Des Moines River. . .
Steamboats on Des Moines River, Part 2.
In giving the names of the steamboats and cap-
tains working on the river it must be borne in mind that
the captains who commanded the boats occasionally
changed from one boat to another, and it was not possible
to note these changes year by year.
There had been a sudden rise in the Des Moines
river, and she stayed until the next day noon, and started
for Des Moines with sixty tons of freight at one dollar
per hundred pounds. Two trips were made to Des Moines
during the autumn of that year.
Captain W. Farris, The Flora Temple was a
side wheel three decker steamship and was the largest
stcamliner that ever reached Des Moines. She was visited
by hundreds of people during her two arrivals in 1859.
Captain Robert Farris was another steamship
caption. His boat was built at Pittsburgh. Pa., expressly
for the Des Moines River trade.
THE ALICE was for Captain W. H. Farris. This
was a favorite boat and carried much freight and many
passengers.
DEFIANCE (captain unknown). She was
owned by men at Red Rock, and made a few trips in
charge of Captain Gaskell.
JULIA DEAN. Captain Lyon.
JENNY LIND. Captain J. C. Ainiwortb.
ED. MANNING, (Captain Davis, of Otiumvva,
Iowa.
THE SKIPPER, Captain Russell. This boat car-
ried home a portion of the General Assembly of 1858 as
the roads were in a bad condition for stage travel at the
time of the adjournment.
THE MICHIGAN, Captain J. V. Johnson. This
was one of the smallest freight and passenger-carrying
boats ever reaching Des Moines.
DEO MOINKS VAIleY (captain unknown).
LITTLE MOBOAN (formerly the Des-Moine
Belle). Captain Grant W. Hill. THE LEVIATHAN (ii
keel-boat). Captain T . C. Coffin. Built at Ottumwa and
loaded with corn, wheat, pork, etc. for St. Louis and New
Orleans. N. L. MiLBUBN, Captain N. L. Milburn. Built
at lowaville by the Des Moines River Steamboat Com-
pany, in 1853. (See year 1853). SANOAMON(captain
unknown).
REVENUE CUTTKH. Colonel MeQuiggan.
THE GOWRIE NEWS
Blackhawk Lake
ice free; bluegill
fishing good
Brushy Creek Lake--Lakes in Western Iowa
are ice free. This is a good time of year to catch catfish
from shore using stink bait and cut bait. Fishing the rivers
for walleye can also be productive this time of year.
Black Hawk Lake---Black Hawk Lake is ice
free. Bluegill - Good: Anglers are catching good numbers
of bluegill from shore, especially from the stone piers in
Town Bay. Fish are also being picked up along Ice House
Point and near the inlet. Use small tube jigs or hair jigs
tipped with bait fished under a bobber. Most fish are in
the 6.5-7.5 inch range.
Channel Catfish - Fair: After ice out is a good
time to target catfish from shore. Use cut bait and stink
bait. Good areas for catfish include: Ice House Point,
Lakewood Point area, the rockpile north of Cottonwood
Point, and the east shore near the outlet.
Black Crappie - Fair: Anglers have picked up a
few crappie with small jigs fished under a bobber.
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owner; Captain W . H . Harris. GEOBOIS H . WILSON
(captain utiknowti). Siiid te) be the miwt powerful boat
on the river.
TIME AND TIDE, (Captain Charles Morrison..
S. .Captain S. B. Clarke. This is the first steamboat men-
tioned in the history of steamboating on the Des Moines
river, and was brought up by Aaron W. Hailau. iu 1837
loaded with goods for Keosauqua.
THE PEAEL (a keel-boat), (captain unknown).
PROVIDENCE (captain unknown),
THE MOVESTAB (captain imknown).
THE MAID OF IOWA. Captain William
Mielps.
(See Captain Hnrlans reiui-,mThis is the only Imat in the
list which made Soap Creek famous by navigating it for
a short distance.
LIGHT. Captain Richard Cave.
JENNIE DEANS {captain unknown). She was
a big St. Louis packet and in 1851 made a trip as far as
Crotcn, but fearing she would be caught by a falliug river,
sought the widest place for turning, and hastened back to
the Mississippi.
PANDODINO, Captain Sweaney. The boat was
a homemade affair, and was built somewhere on the river
between Keosanqua and St. Francis.
Fort Sandford - Along the Des Moines River
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WEBSTER CO.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Regular Meeting
February 21, 2017
The Board of Supervisors met in Session on the above date with
the following members present: Leffler, Campbell, Dencklau and Thode.
Absent: Carlson
Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Campbell to approve the agenda.
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Thode to approve the February 14,
2017 meeting minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Thode, seconded by Dencklau to receive and place on file
full time employment of Chad Bahr, Planning and Zoning Administrator,
starting March 20, 2017, at a salary of $62,500, per recommendation of
Amy Porter Human Resource and Risk Management Director. Motion
carried unanimously.
Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Campbell to receive and place on
file full time employment of Catalina Perry to the Treasurers Office, starting
date of February 27, 2017, at the rate of $13.20 per hour as recommended
by Jan Messerly, Webster County Treasurer. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Thode to receive and place on
file employment status change from part-time to full-time Jailer of Dale
Johnson, as recommended by Steve Elifrits, Jail Administrator. Motion
carried unanimously.
Moved by Thode, seconded by Dencklau to receive and place on file
employment of Linda Cartee, part-time cook in the Jail, starting February
21, 2017 at the rate of $12.00 per hour as recommended by Steve Elifrits,
Jail Administrator. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Campbell to receive and place on
file Annual Updated Manure Management Plan for Mac South/Mac East,
Section 30, Township 87, Range 30; Roland Township. Motion carried
unanimously.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Thode to receive and place on file
resignation of Chris OBrien, Sheriff Deputy, effective February 27, 2017.
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Thode seconded by Dencklau to adopt the following:
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE FUNDING OF IOWAS NATURAL
RESOURCE & OUTDOOR RECREATION TRUST FUND THROUGH AN
INCREASE OF 3/8S CENT OF IOWAS SALES TAX
WHEREAS, Roughly half of Iowas rivers, lakes, and streams fail to
meet water quality standards; and
WHEREAS, Less than 10 per cent of Iowas wetlands natural
spaces that help prevent flooding and provide habitat for wildlife remain,
amounting to a loss of 5 million acres of wetlands; and
WHEREAS, Over the last two decades, Iowa has lost more than 1.6
million acres of habitat suitable for pheasants and other small game; and
WHEREAS, Iowa loses and average of 5 tons per acre of soil, our
major economic engine, each year to erosion; and
WHEREAS, Natural resource protection and eco-tourism are
important to our rural economy, helping attract and retain a skilled
workforce and contributing to our unique quality of life;
WWHEREAS, Sixty-six percent of Iowans support a revenue
enhancement to fill the trust fund that was created by the voters in 2010;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE WEBSTER
COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS:
WE MUST fund the Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Trust
Fund to enhance water quality, protect agricultural soils, and improve fish
and wildlife habitat, as well as support recreational opportunities provided
by Iowas parks, trails, and wild places.
Passed and approved this 21st day of February, 2017.
s/Merrill Leffler
Chairperson, Webster County Board of Supervisors DICKERSON, MADDIE PHONE 71.08
s/Doreen Pliner DOMINO'S PIZZA MEAL 24.19
Attest: Doreen Pliner, Webster County Auditor
Moved by Dencklau seconded by Campbell to approve and authorize
Secondary Road Department to purchase 2012 Total Patcher T7500 from
Mid Country Machinery for $53,500.00. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Campbell seconded by Thode to adopt the following:
RESOLUTION UPDATING WEIGHT LIMIT EMBARGOES ON BRIDGES
WHEREAS; the Board of Supervisors is empowered under authority
of Code of Iowa Sections 321.236 Sub.(8), 321.255 and 321.471 to
321.473 to prohibit operation of vehicles or impose limitations as to the
weight thereof on designated highways or highway structures under their
jurisdiction, and
WHEREAS; the Webster County Engineer has caused to be
completed the Structural Inventory and Appraisal of certain Webster County
bridges in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards, and
it has been determined that they are inadequate for two-lane roads at the
allowable operating stresses.
WHEREAS; the Webster County Board of Supervisors approved a list
of bridges with vehicle and load limits on November 29, 2016 and said list
needs to be updated due to recent bridge inspections and replacements.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Webster County Board
of Supervisors that vehicle and load limits signs be erected advising of
the permissible maximum weights thereon for the 44 bridges listed on
attached Exhibit A dated February 21, 2017.
This resolution will be in effect when the signs have been erected.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 21st day of February, 2017.
s/Merrill Leffler Attest: s/Doreen Pliner
Webster County Board of Supervisors Webster County Auditor
Roll Call: Ayes: Dencklau, Campbell, Leffler and Thode Nays:
None Absent: Carlson
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Thode to allow claims. Motion
carried unanimously.
Hearing was held for DD #49 on proposed cleanout in the district, see
Drainage Minutes for further particulars. HUGGHINS, CATHY LISW & MH CLINIC 775.00
Moved by Thode seconded by Dencklau to adjourn the meeting.
Motion passed unanimously.
s/Doreen Pliner s/Merrill Leffler
Webster County Auditor Chairman, Board of Supervisors
Regular Meeting
February 28, 2017
The Board of Supervisors met in Session on the above date with
the following members present: Campbell, Dencklau, Carlson and Thode.
Absent: Leffler
The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairman Campbell.
Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Carlson to approve the current
agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Carlson, seconded by Thode to approve the February 21,
2017 meeting minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Thode, seconded by Dencklau to receive and place on file
resignation of Tamara Birdsell, Public Health LPN, effective March 7, 2017,
as recommended by Kari Prescott, Public Health Administrator. Motion
carried unanimously.
Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Carlson to receive and place on
file hiring and employment of Christopher Wright, Part Time Correctional
Officer effective February 28, 2017 at the rate of $15.16 per hour, per
recommendation of Steve Elifrits, Jail Administrator. Motion carried
unanimously.
Moved by Carlson, seconded by Thode to receive and place on file
hiring of Kimberly McCrady, Home Health RN, effective March13, 2017 at
the rate of $21.00 per hour, per recommendation of Kari Prescott, Public
Health Administrator. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Thode, seconded by Dencklau to approve a Liquor
License submitted by Domestic Sexual Assault Outreach. Motion carried
unanimously.
Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Carlson to receive and place on
file Manure Management Plan from Norwest Finisher located in Section 7,
Township 87, Range 28; Burnside Township. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Carlson, seconded by Thode to consider tax abatement
requests from Marshall Stanek on the following parcels; 0729176007 and
1816100001. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Thode, seconded by Dencklau to approve tax abatement
request from Marshall Stanek for Parcel 0729176007. Motion carried
unanimously.
Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Carlson to approve tax abatement
request from Marshall Stanek for Parcel 1816100001. Motion carried
unanimously.
Moved by Carlson, seconded by Thode to approve and authorize
Chair to sign utility permit from MidAmerican Energy to install new utility
poles on each side of Fairbanks Avenue to provide electrical feed to 3364
Fairbanks Avenue in NW1/4 of SW1/4 of Section 36, T-87N, R-30W,
Roland Township. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Thode, seconded by Dencklau to approve request from
Alex Syhlman, Race Director for Bluff Creek Triathlon, to bicycle on
south 0.5 mile of Route P70 from approximately 8:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M.,
Sunday, August 20, 2017, as part of a swimming, biking and running
race originating at Don Williams County Park and place on file certificate
of insurance naming Webster County as an additional insured. Motion
carried unanimously.
Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Carlson to approve request from
City of Dayton to establish detour on two miles of granular surfaced
Quail Avenue, one mile of granular surfaced 380th Street, and one-half
mile of paved surfaced Racine Avenue from approximately 9:30 A.M. to
11:30 A.M., Monday, September 4, 2017 during Annual Dayton Labor
Day Parade, subject to City of Dayton being responsible for coordinating
and monitoring all necessary traffic control per Manual on Uniform Traffic
Control Devices. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Carlson, seconded by Thode to approve policy for dust
control program, vendor permit form, and patron acknowledgement form.
Motion carried unanimously.
DD#195 Hearing on proposed repairs to Main Tile Line was held see
Drainage Minutes for further particulars. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Carlson to adjourn the meeting.
s/Doreen Pliner s/Mark Campbell
Webster County Auditor Vice-Chairman, Board of Supervisors
Webster County Claims Register 2-21-2017 by Worship at 10:30 a.m.
ABC LEGAL SERVICES INC SERVE PAPERS 170.00
ACCESS SYSTEMS COPIER LEASE 99.22
ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING HARDWARE MAINT. CONTRACTS 740.82
ADVANCED SYSTEMS INC OFFICE SUPPLIES 128.95
ADVANCED SYSTEMS INC NEW EQUIPMENT 315.88
ALBRIGHT, BETH CELL PHONE 25.00
ALLIANT ENERGY UTILITIES 74.21
AMAZON.COM SUPPLIES 491.54
AMHOF, ROXANNE MILEAGE 25.71
ANDERSON STATION INC BATTERY 381.22
ANDERSON, KATHERINE MILEAGE 421.47
ANDREWS, JULIE MILEAGE 37.83
ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES SHED SUPPLIES 346.35
BIANCHI HEATING & COOLING INC,
BLDGS-PERM IMPROVEMENTS 2,640.00
BIRDSELL, TAMARA MILEAGE 82.23
BLACK HILLS ENERGY UTILITIES 1,012.41
BLUE RIBBON PELHAM WATERS, CLEANING SUPPLIES 54.75
BOMGAARS SUPPLY SUPPLIES 122.90
BOONE COUNTY JAIL INMATE HOUSING 76.00
BROWNS SHOE FIT CO WORK SHOE 29.99
CALHOUN COUNTY ECA LIGHTING 9.75
CARPENTER UNIFORM CO LONG SLEEVE SHIRT 113.42
CASEY'S GENERAL STORES INC., WIC FUEL 3,438.22
CCDA DUES & MEMBERSHIPS 40.00
CENTRAL IA JUVENILE DET CENTER, DETENTION SERVICES 2,052.00
CENTRAL IOWA BUILDING SUPPLY I, WELDING SUPPLIES 747.45
CENTRAL IA DISTRIBUTING INC., CLEANING & MAINT SUPPLIES 106.30
CENTURY LINK MONTHLY SERVICE 627.13
CHICKASAW COUNTY SHERIFF JVJV305441,442,443 34.26
COCHRANE, TONI ZEHR SALARY 3,243.75
COMMUNITY & FAMILY RESOURCE, HOSPITAL SERVICES 4,631.00
COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES
DISTRIBUTION TO MHDS REGIONAL FISCAL 239,304.00
CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY NON MOTOR PARTS 13.64
CRIMMINS LAW FIRM LEGAL REPRESENTATION 2,780.00
DANIEL PHARMACY INMATE MEDS 269.97
DANIEL TIRE COMPANY TIRES & TUBES 603.50
DAYTON REVIEW BRD PROCEEDINGS 299.34
DELL MARKETING LP COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 7,419.65
DELUXE CHECKS 104.14
DES MOINES STAMP MFG CO STAMP 56.00
DEYTA LLC SUPPLY 95.00
DODGER AREA RAPID TRANSIT DART BUS TOKENS 100.00
DOUGHTY AUTO INC OUTSIDE REPAIR 347.61
ELDORA PHARMACY, PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES 693.24
ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING, PAIR OF USED RADIO CHANNELS 50.00
ELIFRITS, STEVE MEALS 34.28
FASTENAL COMPANY STOCK 352.34
FIDELITY SECURITY LIFE VISION INSURANCE COBRA 11.80
FIRST AMERICAN BANK CONS BD EXPENSE 45.00
FORT DODGE COMM SCHOOLS TIPP MEALS 48.00
FORT DODGE TRAILER WORLD INC., BLDG/EQUIP REPAIRS 395.30
FREEMAN, SUSAN WAGES 2,172.60
FRONTIER TELEPHONE 633.19
FRONTIER TELEPHONE 370.81
GARGANO, MARK MED EXAMINER EXPENSE 400.00
GEHLHAUSEN, DAWN MILEAGE 222.62
GENE MOELLER OIL COMPANY FUEL 118.90
GOVCONNECTION INC NEW EQUIPMENT 849.93
GOWRIE NEWS BRD PROCEEDINGS 299.34
GRAYBEARD INVESTIGATIONS SERVE PAPERS 58.00
GREAT WESTERN BANK EXPENSES 7,675.56
GRELL, MELISSA MILEAGE 135.58
GRUNDY COUNTY SHERIFF SERVE PAPERS 72.00
GUNDERSON FUNERAL HOME INC., FUNERAL SERVICES 2,200.00
GURNETT, TERESA MILEAGE 30.56
HAGARTY WACHOFF GRARUP FUNERAL SERVICES 800.00
HALFWASSEN, ANGIE PHONE 62.00
HALVERSON, BERNIE RENT PAYMENTS 330.00
HANNA, LAURA MILEAGE 278.88
HANSEN, KAREN SCHOOL OF INSTRUCTION 35.00
HEITRITTER, TRACEY CCNC 2,798.85
HENDERSON PRODUCTS INC STOCK 288.61
HEPP, BLAINE CONTRACTED WAGES 2,654.31
HERZOG, DARREN TELEPHONE 40.00
HIWAY TRUCK EQUIP CO PARTS & STOCK 163.80
HOBBY LOBBY STORES INC EQUIP-NATURALIST 63.15
HOUCK TRANSIT ADVERTISING TOBACCO 200.00
HOWELL, JULIE A MILEAGE 65.96
HUMBOLDT COUNTY SHERIFF SERVICE FEES 17.00
HY-VEE SUPPLIES 153.50
HYVEE INC SUPPLIES 216.48
IDOT AIR METER TESTING 55.00
IMWCA WORKMEN'S COMP 9,944.00
INFO DOG SECURITY LLC MONTHLY SHRED 539.45
INLAND TRUCK PARTS CO STOCK 242.72
IOWA CHAPTER OF APCO APCO CONFERENCE 285.00
IOWA DEPT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, DUES & MEMBERSHIP 30.00
IOWA DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH WEBSTER CO TELECOMMUNICA
VITAL RECORDS COUNTY SECURITY PAPER 71.23
IOWA LAW ENFORCEMENT ACA JAIL SCHOOL 640.00
IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL RECORDS 85.00
IOWA PRISON INDUSTRIES SIGNS 2,273.93
IP PATHWAYS, COMPUTER SERVICES/INTERNET 1,508.23
ISAC - GROUP HEALTH PROGRAM,
HEALTH INSURANCE- MARCH 156,357.00
ISG FIELD SERVICES LLC INSPECTION SERVICES 1,511.41
JAMMAR REAP 1,076.00
JENSEN BUILDERS LTD., NEW MAINTENANCE SHED 127,682.12
JIFI PRINT INC OFFICE SUPPLIES 700.70
JOHLL, JACQUE PHONE 180.00
JOHNSON CONTROLS INC., LEC AIR CONDITIONING UNIT 13,840.00
JOSTEN, KATHLEEN A PHONE 25.00
K C NIELSEN LTD MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIRS 271.99
KAMMERER, BROOKE MILEAGE 163.45
KNOWBE4 INC., COMPUTER SERVICES/INTERNET 573.80
KONICA MINOLTA PREMIER
KRAFT, STACY
LAUFERSWEILER-SIEVERS
LEASE FOR COPIERS
MILEAGE
FUNERAL SERVICES
518.67
132.67
800.00
LEHIGH, CITY OF UTILITIES 365.22
LIGHTEDGE SOLUTIONS INC., COMPUTER SERVICES/INTERNET 234.60
LINCOLN, JANEL SALARY 644.50
LOERTS, ERICA MILEAGE 55.56
LOSEKE, KATIE PHONE 25.00
MARCO INC NEW EQUIPMENT 352.16
MARCO INC MAINTENANCE 1,696.21
MARCO TECHNOLOGIES LLC SHOP COPIER TONER 2,626.89
MARIAN HOME RENT & EXPENSE 500.00
MARION COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE, NENA CONFERENCE 300.00
MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS GRANULAR MATERIALS 61,626.35
MCCLURE ENGINEERING COMPANY Valley Community School District (hereinafter referred to as the Owner)
DRAINAGE MAPPING PROJECT 3,845.00
MCCLURE ENGINEERING COMPANY, RAIL IMPROVEMENTS 11,185.00
MCINTYRE, BRAD MILEAGE 16.98
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES INC SUPPLIES 1,097.35
MENARDS - FORT DODGE REPAIRS 2,197.82
MESSENGER PRINTING CO LEGAL PUBLICATION 308.95
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY UTILITIES 3,613.82
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY, UTILITIES
MILLENNIUM REHAB & CONSULTING, 21 PT
861.29
3,600.00
THE GOWRIE NEWS
Zion Lutheran Church
Vesper Ringers to meet
Wednesday, March 15. . .
Wednesday, March 8 Youth Bells will meet at
4 p.m. Lenten Soup Supper at United Methodist Church
will begin at 6 pm. followed by the Lenten Worship at 7
pm.
Thursday, March 9 will be Project Day starting
at 1:30 p.m. and GCC Devotions will begin at 3 pm.
Sunday, March 12 Chior rehearsal will begin at
9:15 am. Sunday School will begin at 9:30 a.m. followed
Tuesday, March 7 a GCC Taped Service will
begin at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, March 15 Bingo will begin at
3 p.m. at GCC. Youth Bells will begin at 5:45 p.m. A
Lenten Soup supper at Zion will begin at 6 p.m. Lenten
Service at Zion will begin at 7 p.m. Vesper Ringers and
Zion WEBS will meet at 8 pm.
MOSBACH, BELINDA MILEAGE 93.12
NANNIGA, JOHN 24 HOUR CRISIS RESPONSE 400.00
NAPA AUTO PARTS GOWRIE SUPPLIES 19.90
NAPA AUTO SUPPLY VEHICLE REPAIRS 171.68
NEWSOME, VALERIE MILEAGE 161.99
NICHOLS, TRICIA MILEAGE 180.20
NORSOLV SYSTEMS ENVIR SERVICES PICKED UP USED OIL
112.80
NORTHWEST BANK CONSERVATION BOARD EXPENSE
500.00
OFFICE ELEMENTS SUPPLIES 1,017.32
OLSON, STACI MED EXAMINER EXPENSE 450.00
OVERHEAD DOOR CO PARTS 31.45
PARKER, CHRIS RENT & EXPENSE 500.00
PARTLOW, CINDY MILEAGE 332.71
PATTERSON DENTAL SUPPLY INC., SUPPLY 2,032.75
PEARSON, MICHELLE PHONE 25.00
PEDERSON SANITATION GARBAGE 88.00
PETERSON, CODY PHONE EXP 40.00
PETERSON, JOE CELL PHONE ALLOWANCE 25.00
PETTY CASH SHERIFF POSTAGE & FREIGHT 32.29
PITNEY BOWES INC RED INK 339.98
PITNEY-BOWES INC POSTAGE 136.74
POLK COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE, SUBPOENA 25.35
POLK COUNTY TREASURER, MEDICAL EXAMINER EXPENSE 167.80
PPS SOFTWARE HOME HEALTH SOFTWARE 449.00
PRAIRIE ENERGY COOP UTILITIES 115.10
PRAIRIE ENERGY COOPERATIVE, LIGHTING 109.60
PRESCOTT, KARI MILEAGE 186.24
PYLE, JOSHUA MEALS 36.63
RADIOLOGY CONSULTANTS OF IOWA, MED EXP 353.00
RAY, WESLEY CELL PHONE ALLOWANCE 254.45
REES HYDRAULIC SALES & SERVICE, UNIT 190 119.17
RODERICK, ANGIE, ICEOO BOARD MEETING EXPENSES 93.12
ROGER'S TIRE SERVICE TIRE REPAIR 423.00
ROSALEZ LOCK & KEY NON VEHICLE PARTS 6.00
ROYAL PROPERTIES LLC RENT 1,400.00
SADLER PROPERTIES RENT & EXPENSE 475.00
SCHRAUTH, STEPHANIE MILEAGE 125.62
SECRETARY OF STATE NOTARY RENEWAL 30.00
SECURE SHRED SOLUTIONS ON SITE SHREDDING 159.00
SEWARD, BELECIA PHONE 109.39
SHEDA, JENNIFER MILEAGE 68.65
SHIMKAT MOTOR COMPANY OIL CHANGE 94-14 35.50
SIBBITT, DANI MILEAGE 93.39
SMILEMAKERS INC SUPPLIES 999.62
SOCIETY OF LAND SURVEYORS,
SLSI ANNUAL CONFERENCE - RANDY 275.00
SPRECHER, MEGAN MILEAGE 190.39
STAPLES ADVANTAGE OFFICE SUPPLIES 247.97
STAR ENERGY LLC FUEL 5,062.62
STAT TECHNOLOGIES INC MEDICAL SUPPLIES 1,860.76
STEPHENSON, WILLIAM I-SMILE 1,320.00
STORY COUNTY SHERIFF SUBPOENA 92.10
STOVER, LAURA TIPP 1,000.00
SURE PLUS MANUFACTURING CO., STOCK 125.20
TEAM SERVICES INC., CONSTRUCTION TESTING SERVCES 1,786.00
THE GARAGE DOOR CO. INC., OUTSIDE REPAIR SERVICES 480.50
THE LAW OFFICE OF ERIC EIDE MID AMERICAN FIBER LINE 1,275.00
THE MESSENGER YEARLY SUBSCRIPTION 1,372.35
TOP QUALITY MFG CO INC GLOVES 699.00
TRINITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CTR, INMATE MEDICAL 3,049.88
TRIZETTO PROVIDER SOLUTIONS, SUPPLY 533.16
TURNKEY CORRECTIONS SOFTWARE LEASE 100.00
TY WYATT ELECTRIC LLC OUTSIDE SERVICES 672.00
UBBEN, COURTNEY MILEAGE 21.83
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CELL PHONE 587.10
UNITY POINT AT HOME HME SUPPLIES 20.01
UNITY POINT HEALTH PT/OT VISITS 2,155.00
UNITY POINT HEALTH HEARING TESTS 50.00
UPPER DES MOINES OPPORTUNITY, CONTRACTED SERVICES 350.00
USPCA MEMBERSHIP 50.00
VERIZON WIRELESS AIR CARDS FOR CARS 1,584.45
VINSON, ANGELA CELL PHONE ALLOWANCE 25.00
VISITING NURSES SERVICES OF IA, IDPH-HCCI RN HOURS 2,450.00
VIVIAL ADVERTISING 72.00
W & H COOP OIL COMPANY FUEL & OIL 37,946.46
WAHKONSA MANOR RENT PAYMENTS 25.00
WALMART OFFICE SUPPLIES 1,767.05
WALTERS SANITARY SERVICE INC., HAUL REFUSE 154.62
WEBSTER CALHOUN COOP TELE, 911 CIRCUITS 237.36
CONTRACTED SERVICES JAN, FEB, MARCH 15,623.00
WEBSTER COUNTY ENGINEER MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR 744.92
WEBSTER COUNTY SHERIFF SERVE PAPERS 43.00
WEBSTER COUNTY SOIL & WATER
TREES & WILDLIFE PLANTINGS 1,850.00
WELLS FARGO EQUIPMENT FINANCE, SERVE PAPERS 33,330.56
WEST PAYMENT CENTER LAW LIBRARY EXPENSE 1,476.89
WRIGHT COUNTY SHERIFF SERVE PAPERS 110.26
WUEBKER, JENNIFER MILEAGE 147.93
YOUTH SHELTER CARE SHELTER SERVICES 1,295.80
ZIEGLER INC PARTS & SUPPLIES 3,151.94
PRAIRIE VALLEY SCHOOL
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NOTICE OF HEARING
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: On proposed plans and
specifications, proposed form of contract, and estimated costs for the
Entrance Addition & Facade Replacement at Prairie Valley High
School, the Prairie Valley Community School District in Gowrie, IA
and taking bids for such construction.
At 6:30 p.m. (local time) at the Prairie Valley High School
Library of the Prairie Valley Community School District, Gowrie, IA on
Wednesday, March 15th, 2017 the Board of Education of the Prairie
shall hold a public hearing on the proposed plans and specifications,
proposed form of contract, and estimated cost of said improvements. At
said hearing any interested persons may appear and file objections to the
proposed plans and specifications, form of contract, or estimated cost of
said improvements.
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March 2, 2017
We have made it to the end of week eight here at
the Capitol. We are now over half way done with this ses-
sion, and we have just wrapped up the first funnel week.
Through the beginning of session I introduced three sepa-
rate bills, however only one of these bills has survived the
funnel.
Daylight savings time made it out of subcom-
mittee but did not have enough support in the commerce
committee to move forward. My bill to streamline regula-
tions on livestock stockpiling brought forward many more
questions that need answered, and shed light on the fact
that more regulations than anticipated needed changed so
we decided to take a closer look at this bill and work to
perfect it further before bringing it to the floor.
That leaves the Palmer Amaranth bill (HF 175).
My original bill was combined with another legislators
bill who introduced a very similar bill, this happens a lot
down here, people often have very similar ideas so in-
stead of having two bills floating around they are com-
bined with both of our ideas in them. The Palmer Ama-
ranth bill passed the natural resources committee and is
now eligible for debate.
From My Desk
Here are some bills that have been introduced
by the House Democrats this session, because the Repub-
lican Party has the majority in the House these are just a
few of the bills that did not make it past the funnel.
Banning all guns
Banning employers from running criminal back-
ground checks on new hires; Banning local immigration
enforcement
This weekend I have two public forums that
I would welcome anyone to attend. I am always look-
ing forward to hearing what is on your mind and what
suggestions you might have. Saturday at 10am I have a
forum at the Rockwell City Library. Eggs and Issues
that was cancelled last Saturday due to weather has been
rescheduled to this Saturday at 1pm at the Iowa Central
Community College Triton Cafe.
Some bills currently in the House that have got-
ten a lot of attention are the Water Utilities Bill (HF 484),
Pre-emption or minimum wage (HF 295) and Election
integrity (HSB 93). Each one of these bills will have a
public hearing on Monday 03/06/2017 afternoon so vot-
ers are able to come to the Capitol and voice their opin-
ions on each matter. HF 484 is Monday at 10am, HF 295
is Monday at 5pm, and HSB 93 is Monday at 7pm. All
three will meet in the Supreme Court Chambers of the
Capitol.
Election Integrity and Modernization
(HSB 93) Election integrity is a very big topic
at the State Capitol this legislative session. We want Io-
wans to feel they can have confidence in the outcome of
their elections. Voter verification and election modern-
ization will give Iowans the assurance that our system is
fair and clean. This bill will require all voters to present
government-issued identification, these include an Iowa
drivers license, an Iowa non-operator ID, a US Passport,
a Veteran or Military ID, or a voter ID card issued for free
by the Secretary of State. Voter identification measures
are already being implemented in 34 other states.
This bill will also eliminate straight ticket vot-
ing from ballots. Currently Iowa is the one of the last
nine states to still allow straight ticket voting. Not only
is straight ticket voting often confusing, it eliminates
the opportunity for third party candidates. This week the
election integrity bill was passed by the State Govern-
ment Committee and has been sent to the floor for con-
sideration.
Workers Compensation
Next week we will start on a bill that return
workers compensation back to its original intent. Over
the past few decades commissioners have let the program
mission drift from its intended purpose. Workers com-
pensation is entirely a creation of statute, meaning it gets
its guidance from the Iowa Code. The original intent of
the legislation was for the benefit of workers and their
families.
This is the exclusive remedy for employees in
the work place and requires most employers to provide
benefits to their eligible employees who are injured at
their place of employment while working. Workers com-
pensations primary intent is to provide medical coverage
and benefits with the goal of allowing workers to recover
and be able to return to work.
It also provides meaningful indemnity if a work-
er is injured bad enough and is no longer able to work.
This was put in place so that employees have a certain
and easy process to follow in the case of an injury. It was
established specifically to keep the process out of the
court room to avoid all of the complications, legal fees on
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keep their costs down and be competitive with businesses
in other states or other countries.
However, over the last 10 years the costs have skyrocket-
ed moving Iowas workers compensation premium costs
to the 24th highest in the country. One significant factor
in this process have been run away bureaucrats and un-
elected judges systematically making the cost of doing
business in this state more expensive by the year.
This year a coalition of over 250 job creators from across
Iowa have banded together in support of SSB 1170 to
work to bring balance back to Iowas system. This bill
will crack down on waste, fraud, and abuse of the work-
ers compensation system by restoring predictability and
fairness to the system in Iowa that worked so well for
nearly a century.
This bill is an important aspect of the pro-growth agenda
for Senate Republicans. It will help lower the cost of do-
ing business in this state, providing them with more re-
sources to invest in Iowa and continue to create jobs and
opportunities for Iowans.
Some of the bills that have been discussed this week....
SSB 1138 would allow wireless companies to have ac-
cess to rights-of-way, public facilities, and utility poles in
timely and cost-efficient manner to increase their capac-
ity to deliver wireless access, and more specifically, 5G.
There is a lot of discussion about this bill. Those in sup-
port of it say this legislation is needed so Iowa can be one
of the early states that adopts 5G technology and this bill
will help wireless companies keep up with the consumer
demand for mobile data. Those in opposition say this bill
will take away some of the local authorities control re-
garding permits and placement of devices within their
right of ways.
The stakeholders are currently in discussion on the lan-
guage in the bill and can hopefully come to an agreement
and compromise to bring faster mobile data to the people
of Iowa.
SSB 1145 prohibits government entities from requir-
ing contractors to submit any information the contractor
deems confidential or proprietary as a requirement to be
considered responsible or responsive. The bill also states
that government entities shall neither prohibit nor require
contractors to enter into a project labor agreement (PLA)
for a project or series of projects as a condition of per-
forming work on public construction projects.
Taxpayers deserve the best construction at the best price
when they are paying for construction projects. This bill
does not prohibit a government entity from accepting a
bid from a contractor that includes a PLA when it makes
sense for taxpayers. This bill simply requires the market
to make that determination.
PLA mandates increase construction costs. On govern-
ment-funded or assisted projects, taxpayers deserve the
best product for the best price. Numerous studies show
that PLA mandates can increase construction costs by
nearly 20 percent.
The prequalification requirements hurt contractors.
both sides, and litigation associated with a court ruling. It
was intended to give protection to both the employee as
well as the employer.
In the past years the program has seen a lot of
fraudulent cases as well as many attorneys whom now
view the program as a cash cow for their firms. We want
to return the program to the original intent of the law.
Worker Compensation rates have double in the past few
years and this past year some policies have increased as
much as 60%. Some of this is due to the increase in medi-
cal costs but a large sum of the increase is due to fraud
and abuse of the system which affects everyone.
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Some local governments require contractors to complete
prequalification questionnaires with intrusive questions
to determine if the contractor is responsible enough to
complete the project. These questionnaires are public re-
cord once they are submitted even if the contractor is
not awarded the project.
King Band concert
planned for March 12
The second in a series of three indoor concerts
by the Karl L. King Municipal Band of Fort Dodge will be
held on Sunday afternoon, March 12, in the Decker Au-
ditorium on the campus of Iowa Central Community Col-
lege. There is no admission charge, since these concerts
are provided free of charge to everyone by the City of Fort
Dodge. Conductor of the band is Jerrold P. Jimmerson.
This concert, which will begin at 3:30 p.m., is the
bands traditional Irish Concert in celebration of St. Pat-
ricks Day. Many familiar Irish tunes will be performed,
including everyones favorite, McNamaras Band, as
arranged by former conductor Reginald R. Schive.
Irish selections on the program include An Irish
Rhapsody by Clare Grundman, Melanie Donahues mu-
sical portrait of Ireland, Eire and Mother Machree, a
beautiful chorale setting by John Zdechlik.
March selections to be performed include Spirit
of Minstrelsy, composed by the bands namesake, Karl
L. King, along with President John Kennedys favor-
ite, The Boys of Wexford and the traditional Garry
Owen.
The Assistant Conductor of the Band, Dr. Da-
vid Klee, will direct A Longford Legend by Robert
Sheldon. This three-movement collection of Irish street
ballads includes A Longford Legend, Young Molly
Bawn, and Killyburn Brae.
Special guest soloist will be Dan Cassady, a
regular member of the Karl L. King Municipal Band and
a frequent trombone soloist. Mr. Cassady will perform
the traditional Irish favorite, Londonderry Air. Cassady
is a retired music educator who currently lives at Twin
Lakes. Previously he taught music and directed band pro-
grams at Fort Dodge Senior High School, Iowa Central
Community College, and St. Edmond High School, and
currently performs as trombonist with Jive For Five.
Also featured on this concert will be a newly-
formed group in Fort Dodge, Bad to the Bone. This
trombone quartet will be featured on Escapade for Trom-
bones. Group members include Dan Cassady from Twin
Lakes, Paul Hochmuth from Knierim, Megan Cassady
from Fort Dodge, and Paul Bloomquist from Dayton.
Roger Netz, from Manson, a long-time member
of the Bands Saxophone section, will lead the audience
in a sing-along of two traditional Irish favorites, When
Irish Eyes Are Smiling and Bing Crosbys popular hit,
Thats an Irish Lullaby.
This concert will close with our national an-
them, The Star-Spangled Banner. In case of inclement
weather, the concert will be cancelled.
Gowrie Police Report
January 27, 2017 to February 3, 2017
January 27th- Routine activity reported.
January 28th- 18:15- LEC- residence in the
1100 block of Glen St. reference a complaint of
tire tracks in yard. The tracks werent consistent
with neighbors vehicle and the tracks still ap-
peared to be on the Citys right-of-way. Nothing
further.
19:10- LEC- Return phone call to subject
reference a vehicle unlock. Advised we no longer
do routine vehicle unlocks.
20:50- Citizen advised of a vehicle in the
ditch a half mile north of town on Fairbanks Ave.
Checked on vehicle. No one was around.
January 29th- Routine activity reported.
January 30th- Routine activity reported.
January 31st- 20:00- Report of suspicious ve-
hicle in the South alley in the 1100 block of Mar-
ket St. No vehicles in the area on arrival.
February 1st- Routine activity reported.
February 2nd- Routine activity reported.
February 3rd- 14:45- LEC- 800 block of Mar-
ket St. for stolen vehicle report. On arrival was
advised it was a hit-and-run not a stolen vehicle.
Took accident report.
19:15- LEC- return phone call to resident
reference making a report for personal records be-
ing accessed. Advised will follow up with.
21:30- Assist motorist on 360th St. just
east of town. Follow in to town as no rear lighting.
*Note: All charges are merely an accusation. All defendants are
presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
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THE GOWRIE NEWS

First United Confirmation Class members from left to right seated are Emma Sytsma, Mattie Chelleen, Elias
Field, Meghan Willison, and Logan Songer; Standing from left to right are Rev. Annette Kruse, Rev. David Kruse, Cooper
Nuss, Emily Jaeschke and Marilyn Jensen. Photo by Marilyn Jensen.

Confirmation class of First United Church

raise funds for classmates father
Spaghetti Dinner planned for March 19...
The Confirmation Class of Farnhamville First Confirmation Class along with their teachers. The two
United Church invites you to attend a benefit Spaghetti classes conferred about the dinner after they attended a
Dinner to raise funds for their classmates father, Jesse showing of the movie The Shack on Thursday, March
Sweeney. The dinner will be held Sunday, March 19th, 2nd.
from 10:30 AM-1:30 PM at the Farnhamville Landus Donations can also be made at eh Heartland
Coop Community Room. Bantk to the Jesse Sweeney Donation Account.
Free will donations will be gratefully accepted
to supplement ongoing medical expenses for Jesse. He
suffered a brain aneurysm in early February and has been
hospitalized since. Jesse is the father of Teagen, Brayton
and Kayla Sweeney, ages 12, 15, and 21.
The students hosting the dinner will be assisted
by students from Confirmation Classes from the Gowrie
United Methodist Church and the Dayton United Meth-
odist Church.
Pictured are the members of First Uniteds Con-
firmation Class and part of Gowrie United Methodists

Gowrie United
Methodist Churchs
weekly events
Wednesday, March 8 Lent Soup Supper will be
held at 6 pm followed by Worship at 7 pm at UMC.
Thursday, March 9 UMW Book Club will meet
at 9:30 am.
Friday, March 10 Moms connection Group will
meet at 9 a.m. and Quilters will begin at 1 p.m.
Saturday, March 11 Daylight Savings Time Be-
gins.
Sunday, March 12 Sunday School will begin
at 9:00 a.m. followed by Choir Practice at 9:30 a.m. and
Worship at 10:15 a.m. Short Charge Conference will be-
gin after Worship at Noon.

Southeast Valley Post Happy 90th Birthday

Prom plans breakfast
Sunday, March 12. . .
The Southeast Valley Post Prom commitee will
be hosting a post prom breakfast on Sunday, March 12th
from 9 am - 1 pm.
The breakfast will be located at Landus Cooper-
ative in Farnhamville. The meal includes Biscuits, Gravy,
Eggs and Drinks all for a free will donation.
Oda Anderson of Gowrie will celebrate her 90th
birthday on Friday March 17.
Cards may be sent to her at PO Box 461, Gowrie,
Iowa 50543.
Her family includes Steve and June Anderson,
Sarnia Ontario Canada; Pam Anderson, Apple Valley
Minnesota; Barry Anderson, Bettendorf Iowa; Terry An-
derson, Muscatine Iowa; Shawn and JoAnn Anderson,
Gowrie ; and Darin and Beth Ann Anderson, Park View
Iowa. Oda has 12 grandchildren and 3 great grandchil-
dren. Her husband Andy passed away in 2014.

Xi Eta Sigma Annual Hamball Dinner 2017 was held Sunday February 26th at Zion lutheran church. They would
like to recognize all who helped support them this year. Photo by Angie Burger.