March 25th Pages

March 25, 2015
GOWRIE, WEBSTER COUNTY, IOWA
Carole Erritt Retires

From Heartland Bank
VOL. 125 NO. 12
22 years...

Carole Erritt has announced her retirement from
Heartland Bank on March 31, 2015. Carole is retiring
after 22 years with the bank in the Callender branch as
a Customer Service Representative. Carole has enjoyed
helping her customers with their banking needs over the
years and will miss working with them every day.

Heartland Bank invites the community to join us
in celebrating her retirement on Friday, March 27th from
2:00-6:00 at 425 Thomas Street in Callender.

Heartland Bank wishes Carole the best in her
adventures as she travels down this new road!
Donation from Heartland Bank...

Local FFA President Shane Promes accepts the t-shirt quilt from Customer Service Supervisor Berna
Tucker, Marketing Director of Heartland Bank. The proceeds from the quilt will go back to the chapter.

Carole Erritt has announced her retirement
from Heartland Bank on March 31, 2015 after 22
years.
Gowrie Men's
golf meeting
Wednesday, April 1...

The Gowrie Golf Mens League will hold a
meeting April 1, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the Gowrie Clubhouse.

At the meeting the team schedule will be discussed along with the rules. At least one team member
must attend the meeting.
Wednesday, March 25
Farnhamville Fire Dept., 7:30 p.m.
at the fire station.
Monday, March 30
Harcourt TOPS, 8:00 a.m. at
Faith Lutheran Church Harcourt.
Tuesday, March 31
Bakken Oil Pipeline meeting, Dayton Comm.
Center, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
To have the date and time of your organizations
meeting listed here,call the Gowrie News at
352-3325 or email us at gnews@wccta.net
SV FFA Quilt to be Auctioned

at FFA Pork Loin Supper

Heartland Bank has donated a FFA t-shirt quilt
made by Kelly Black owner of QuilTees (myquiltees.
com) to the FFA Chapter.

The quilt was auctioned Tuesday, March 24 at
6:30 p.m. after the supper. All proceeds will be going
back to the FFA Chapter.

QuilTees made another FFA t-shirt quilt to be
donated to the Iowa FFA Foundation during the State

FFA Leadership Conference. The Foundation will auction off the quilt at their summer golf tournament in June.

The FFA Mission statement: FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their
potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.
Gowrie burglaries, vandalism reported;

Funds needed for Gowrie FD building
$200,000 loan may be needed. . .
By Jill Viles

A number of recent unsolved burglaries were
discussed at the March 16th city council meeting.

According to Police Chief, Bruce Mc Cormack,
a person or persons broke into a city shed, as well as a
nearby storage locker. The activity took place in the early
morning hours of March 10th. Numerous tools and three
shotguns were stolen from the storage locker. The vandals also attempted to enter the utility shed, but were unsuccessful.

Additionally, a shotgun was stolen from a vehicle parked in front of Caseys on Saturday March 14th,
and Dean Vincattle has also reported tools missing from
his property.

Bruce Mc Cormacks patrol car sustained vandalism sometime between Saturday evening, and early
Sunday morning. The tires of the vehicle were deflated,
and the back panel of the car was scratched. An estimate
to repair the damage was reported to be five hundred dollars.

Considering there is no deductible required to
be paid for the repairs, the council recommended that Mc
Cormack complete the necessary repairs.

Ive talked with other county police departments, and they havent encountered similar problems,
explained Mc Cormck.

When questioned if he believes the recent crime
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spree could be the work of someone local, he responded
that he just didnt know. Members of the council expressed concerns that perhaps the vandals may be persons from outside coming into Gowrie for work during
the day.

In other news, the parks committee reported
they are preparing for the start of the soccer season. Discussion followed regarding a property acquired by the
city that borders the parks athletic fields. The house on
the corner of Lincoln and Elm Streets is no longer present, but a garage remains on the property.

It was reported the roof is sinking in on the garage, and according to councilperson Gayle Redman,
the property is not worth keeping.

The utilities committee reported they will need
to start thinking about rate increases.

Apparently the city is not meeting guidelines
imposed for safe limits of ammonia. According to Chuck
Angstrom, this is a problem many small towns are encountering as well, though he pointed out, our city runs
a program of continuous discharge, whereas many others
operate lagoons.

The Gowrie Fire Department reported they are
going to assemble the basic structure of their new facility soon, and they will lay concrete with donated funds.
The departments reported they fully intend on giving the
building to the city.

City funds are probably going to be needed to
complete the project, affirmed councilperson, Jeff Peterson.

It was reported the fire department may need to
secure a local loan of about $200,000, but with a budget
of $26,000, this may be difficult to secure. Additionally,
it was suggested the fire department may be limited legally in terms of how much they can borrow.

I want the fire department to exercise every
option possible before coming to the city, asserted city
councilperson, Gayle Redman. We also need to have
detailed revenue reports regarding our city. We need to
know what money is coming in and where its coming
from.

Councilperson, Jeff Peterson agreed. How
much sales tax have we taken in? We need to know this.
Gowrie Library parking
lot,

In other city maintenance news, it was reported
that the ground is too wet to lay down additional gravel
in the library parking lot. A $511 budget has already been
previously approved to complete this work, but it was reported more rock should be obtained for the semi parking
lot as well.

A turnaround for the north end of Park Street
was also discussed. It was reported that most turn around
the Lundbergs private drive, and perhaps another option
should be explored. Angstrom reported that he had originally wanted to pursue a cul-de-sac at the north end of
Park Street, but at the time this option was declined as
there were concerns this might impeded further expansion of the city northward.

The wage adjustments proposed at this last
meeting are being put into effect. It was unanimously
approved this should be divided evenly among 26 pay
periods. One quarter of this adjustment has already been
issued to city employees. It was approved that the remaining three quarters would be issued for the remaining
pay periods of the calendar year.

It was suggested that the food pantry maintain
fiscal control of their budget as it was reported this is believed to be an undue burden for the city clerk. It was
suggested the food pantry name a person in charge, and
this individual should see to signing a signature card at
the bank. It was requested this maintenance of funds include the help fund, as well.
THE GOWRIE NEWS

Pictured above is Erica Rittgers running the open
800M for the Jaguars. She had a great night finishing
with a time of 2:36.51. Pictured to the right is Leslie
Housken running the second leg of the 4x100 meter
relay at the ISU Indoor Track Meet Monday evening.
Photo by Lynn Rittgers.
SV girls track team

starts the season off right
The Southeast Valley girls track team started their

season at the ISU indoor meet.
Usually the team enjoys getting a chance to compete inside out of the cold weather The high for Monday
topped 70 degrees. The Jaguars longed to be competing
outside to escape the suffocating heat of the indoor track.
The team felt it was difficult to breath making running
well tough.
The competition at ISU was stout. Most of the other
school attending were 3-A and 4-A schools.
The girls team ran hard and had some great times
and Coach Swieter left the meet excited for the rest of
the season.
Results...

High Jump - Nicole, 4 4; Cassie, 4 4; Shot Put,
Jaiden, 30 2; 60H - Natalie Lambert, 23, 10:50; Karissa
Hiesterman, 11:86; 60M - Emma Graves, 10:07; Anna
Heatherington, 9:46; 3000M, Gina Gillespie, 14:50.54;
Sprint Med. Relay - placed 28, 2:04.30 it consisted of
Kanyon Pepples 13.92, Josie Breitsprecher, 13.92, NataISU Girls Track Results continued on page 3...
Proposed garbage rate increase

discussed at Gowrie Council meeting
Snow plowing, wages reviewed. . .
By Jill Viles

Staci Blair of TCB Sanitation spoke to those in
attendance at the March 16 meeting of the Gowrie City
Council regarding proposed garbage collection increase
needed to offset increasing trash dump fees.

I absolutely hate coming to you and asking for
more money, explained Blair. This is one of my least
favorite things to do.

Blair emphasized that the entire Dayton garbage
collection bill is needed to pay the check for the land fill.

She praised Gowries efforts at recycling, but
noted that many of the families that most need to recycle
arent doing this. She said recycling efforts in Dayton are
so poor they are considering identifying those who do not
recycle and making the practice mandatory.

I feel its time to shop around, suggested
councilperson Redman as she reviewed the proposed rate
increases.

You must understand all that we offer Gowrie,
countered Blair. Our guys go into homes of residents
that cant sack their own garbage and bring it to the curb.
Youre not going to find another company willing to provide this type of customer service.

Additionally, Blair offered TCB provides garbage collection to many city buildings, and suggested
other companies might not do the same.

We donate a lot to this town, countered Blair.
We pick up garbage at no cost from your churches, the
American Legion, the community center, the football
field, the library, and half of the garbage from the swimming pool.
More Council news

In other news, the city council unanimously approved to establish a returned check fee of $30 for all
checks issued to the city clerk. Apparently, no such fee

had previously been enforced.

Discussion was held regarding the areas of town
to be plowed by the city. A resident at the corner of South
Park Street and Bruntlett has suggested the city plow a
private drive allowing two city streets to connect.

We dont plow private property, asserted
Chuck Angstrom. No change was made regarding this
policy. It was suggested by the council that if someone
wants to discuss this further, they should make it a point
to appear in person before the council.

Additional discussion was held regarding responsibility of insect spraying and bait stations. We
shouldnt be doing this (paying for bait stations and insect spraying), asserted councilperson Gayle Redman.
Businesses should take care of this.

Redman suggested the city stop paying for this
and see if there truly is a problem. However, councilperson Jeff Peterson insisted it can be very difficult to
pinpoint the source of the problem and remedy the situation once things get out of control. It was the consensus
of the council to maintain current insect spraying and bait
station policies.

Discussion was also held regarding the status of
city sidewalks and streets. It was proposed a company
specializing in cold mix patches be utilized to extend
the life of the citys pavement. In contrast to chipped
rock, which must be hot and solidified by passing cars,
this novel technology may provide a means to maintain
streets through other climate situations throughout the
calendar year.

Rather than committing to a big project, Id
like to see us try this a little at a time to see if the practice
Gowrie Council continued on page 9...
THE GOWRIE NEWS
ISU Girls Track results...

lie Lambert 27.83, and Angela Dopita 1:08.00; 800M Erica Rittgers Placed 20 with a time of 2:36.51; 1500M
- Emma Graves 7:05.58; 4x100 - finish time 57.06, Natalie Lambert 13.81, Josie Breitsprecher 14.14, Angela
Dopita 13.83, Nicole Williams 14.84; 4x100 finish time
of 59.33, Anna Heatherington 15.85, Leslie Housken
15.85, Karissa Hiesterman 13.77, Kanyon Pepples 13.35;
4x400 - finish time 4:26.47, Natalie Lambert 1:05.19,
Josie Breitsprecher 1:06.14, Angela Dopita 1:09.75, Erica Rittgers 1:04.95; 4x400 - Finish time 4:50.19, Nicole
Williams 1:09.09, Karissa Hiesterman 1:14.30, Leslie
Housken 1:17.38, and Kanyon Pepples 1:08.92.
Boys compete in ISU

Indoor track meet
The Southeast Valley Boys track team participated

in the ISU Boys Indoor track meet on St. Patricks Day.
The track meet includes all schools of all sizes from
across the state of Iowa.
Spencer Warehime had the top place of the night
finishing 13th in the 3200m run in a time of 10:12.66.
Teammates Cade King and Shane Promes competed in
the 60m high hurdles, running times of 9.47 and 9.60
respectively. Competing in the 60m dash was Carter
Steck, 7.89 and Caleb Hemmestad, 7.95. Hillary Odhiambo (59.63) and Zeke Miller (61.15) ran the 400m
dash while Josh Carlson (5:51.95) and Dustin Gurnett
(6:03.15) competed in the 1600m run.
The Jaguars also had several relays teams compete. Running a time of 9:15.78 in the 4x800m relay
was Bryce Gustafson, Jacob DeBaun, Malachi Swanson
and Tom Nahnsen. In the 1600m Medley Relay, Shane
Promes, Carter Steck, Nolan Johnson and Noah Tucker
crossed the finish line in a time of 4:04.74. Shane and
Noah also teamed up with Cameron Anderson and Hillary to run a 3:52.42 in the 4 x 400m relay. Carter and
Nolan paired with Cade and Caleb in the 4x100m relay
finishing in a time of 47.81.
March 22, 1995...20 Years Ago...

Dedication ceremonies were held March 19 for the
Prairie Valley Elementary and High School additions and
renovations. Prairie Valley Elementary principal Dennis
Tucker, assisted by Jessica Pirie, 3rd grade, Jackson Winkelbauer, Kindergarten, Stefanie Anderson, 1st grade,
Josh Stewart, 4th grade, and Michael Nelson, 2nd grade,
performed the ribbon cutting ceremony.
Scott Engquist, owner, Engquist Lumber Company,
Harcourt, attended the National Lumber and Building
Material Dealers Assoc. Leagislative Leadership Conference March 11-14. He spent two days being brought up
to date on issues impacting the nations timber supply,
small businesses, and the current political climate in general.
Blair and Florence Stanley of Farnhamville celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary April 1. They
celebrated at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Farnhamville. Their children and spouses are Joyce and Robert Gay of Hisperia, California; Fred and Lynn Stanley
of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin; and Dan and Dora Stanley
of Anaheim, California. Florence Lindquist and Blair
Stanley were married March 31, 1945 at Zion Lutheran
Church in Gowrie.

Jennifer Fields, a member of the PV speech team,
coached by Ruth Nellis, was named Outstanding Performer in acting at the State Speech Contest held in Jewll
March 18 and was invited to perform at the All-State
Speech Festival held at UNI April 10. Jennifer is the
daughter of Paul and Kristen Fields, Farnhamville.
Ted and Sandy Fiala, Moorland, announced that
they had a baby boy March 16 at Trinity Regional Hospital in Fort Dodge. The boys name is Branden Theodore.
Grandparents are Marvin and Mary Fiala, Moorland,
and Malford and Dianna Clyde, Mitchell, South Dakota. Great-grandmothers are Agnes Conzemius, Mitchell
South Dakota, and Vesta Clyde, Howard, South Dakota.
A come and go bridal shower for Diana Craigmile,
daughter of Bob and Nyra Craigmile of Farnhamville,
was held April 9 at the Senior Citizens Center in Farnhamville. Diana is the bride to be of Jeffrey Rieck of
Iowa City. Their wedding date was May 27.
A bridal shower for Nancy Fay was set for April 8.
Nancy is the daughter of Karen and Dennis Fay of Churdan. Nancy was the bride-elect of Ryan Kaufman, son of
Mel and Kris Kaufman. They were to be married June
17.
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March 25, 2015
Lanyon Covenant Church

Holy Week services
Palm Sunday, 9:30 a.m.
According to Pastor Marc Murchison, This years

services and activities will be exceptionally significant.
We have been moving this direction since we began The
Story last September.
The Story is a 32 week long examination of Gods
Big Picture written by Max Lucado and Randy Fraize.
The whole plan of redemption is explored from the first
verse in the bible to the last. This is a culmination of all
we have been learning up to this point.
Holy Week begins, for the Lanyon church, on Palm
Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with a Palm Procession and special
musical selections. It continues with Maundy Thursday
Services at 6:30 p.m. where the church remembers the
last night Jesus spent with his disciples and where The
Last Supper from which the modern celebration of Holy
Communion comes from. Finally, Easter is celebrated
with a wonderful Easter Breakfast from 8 9:30 a.m.
This is a fundraiser to help send kids to camp this
Summer. The Easter Worship Service is pushed back to
10 a.m., and the kids will be presenting Special Music
along with a wonderful piano duet with Linda Benson
and Tabitha Nelson performing.
Lanyon Covenant Church is a member of the
Evangelical Covenant Church which is a rapidly growing multi-ethnic denomination. The church is located at
39115 204th Ave. Lanyon (rural Harcourt), IA 50544. For
more information call 515-879-2414 or go to www.lanyoncovenant.org
Thursday, March 26
Bakken Oil Pipeline

community meeting
There will be a community meeting Tuesday, March

31 with Ed Fallon.
The meeting will be held at the Dayton Community
Center from 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Fallon will be walking the pipelines proposed route.

Mrs. Richard (Norma) Miller, 56, Gowrie, was killed
when the car she was driving crashed head-on with a
pickup truck driven by Glenn E. Anderson, 60 on a gravel
road south of Gowrie.
Members of the Rose Lodge #506 spent more than
400 volunteer hours building themselves a Temple. The
Gowrie Masons built their Temple in the basement of the
Gowrie Library. Some men that worked on the Temple
were Cleo Cafferty, Verne Eklund, Jim Wiley and Gene
Smith.
Jesse Carl, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Green was
baptized March 17 at the United Methodist Church. Rev.
J. Paul Stevens conducted the services.
Laurie Urelius celebrated her 4th birthday March 19.
Her parents are Mr. and Mrs. Leland Urelius.
Tech. Sgt. Thomas E. Larson, son of Edward R. Larson of Farnhamville, has graduated from an Air Force
major command non-commissioned officer academny at
Bergstrom Air Force Base, Texas.
Mr. and Mrs. Rex Carlson of Callender announced
the engagement and approaching marriage of their
daughter Kelley Marie, to Brad Lee Monson, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Richard Monson of Gowrie.
Justin Reed, son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Reed was
crowned as the 1985 Mr. Heart throb. Other members of
the court were Randy Halligan, Bill Cronin and Brando n
Jondle. The crowing was done by Dan Taiber, Mr. Hearthrob 1984.
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Wednesday, March 25 - Meatloaf, Boiled Potatoes, Spinach Au Gratin,
Strawberries, Angle Food Cake
Thursday, March 26 - BBQ Pork Sandwich, Potato Salad, Green Beans,
Chocolate Cream Pie
Friday, March 27 - Chili, Cinnamon Roll, Baby Carrots, Chilled Pears, Raspberry Lemonade
Monday, March 30 - Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy, Cranberry
Brussel Sprouts, Cinnamon Applesauce
Tuesday, March 31 - Beef and Noodles, Stewed Tomatoes, Broccoli Raisin
Salad, Peach Crisp
Wednesday, April 1 - Ham Loaf, Roasted Red Potatoes, California Blend,
Raisin Rice Pudding
March 25, 2015
THE GOWRIE NEWS
Notice of
Special School Election
NOTICE OF ELECTION

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the qualified voters of the Prairie
Valley Community School District in the State of Iowa, that a special school
election of said school district will be held on April 7, 2015. The polls will
open at twelve oclock noon and the polls will close at 8 oclock P.M. The
polling places for said election will be as follows:

Director District No. 1 Prairie Valley Middle School

3116 Zearing Avenue Farnhamville, Iowa

Director District No. 2 Callender Community Center

505 Thomas St Callender, Iowa

Director District No. 3 Gowrie Community Center

1204 Market St Gowrie, Iowa

The voting equipment will be tested and a public demonstration will
be held at the Bank Building, 723 1st Avenue South, Fort Dodge, Iowa, on
Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 9:00 AM and continuing until completed. The
public is welcome and invited to attend.
NOTICE: CURBSIDE VOTING

Any voter who is physically unable to enter a polling place has the
right to vote in the voters vehicle. Please contact the County Auditors
Office for details and for information on absentee voting at the following:

Telephone 515-573-7175

Email auditor@webstercountyia.org

Regular Mail 703 Central Avenue, Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

Given under my hand and seal on this 24th day of March, 2015, at
Fort Dodge, Webster County, Iowa. Take due notice and govern yourself
accordingly.
Carol Messerly
Webster County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections
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Schedule of Events
Week of March 25th to April 1st
Wednesday, March 25
5th/7th Grade CogAT Test
Thursday, March 26
5th/7th Grade CogAT Test
6:00pm - 8th Grade Orientation Night @ SVHS
Friday, March 27
5:00pm - Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser - Post Prom
6:30pm - SVHS Dodgeball Tournament
Sunday, March 29
FCCLA State Leadership Conference (Mar 29-31)
Monday, March 30
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Down Memory Lane
March 25, 2015
B Y
S A R A
D O W N S
Mom's Rag Bag...

I have mentioned before that I am a child of the
great depression and realize that there are fewer and
fewer of us so I realize that a number of readers may
not be able to totally relate to some of my growing up
stories. However I hope that younger ones may still like
hearing some of these tales, similar possibly to what you
parents, grand or great grandparents have told you. But
to you of my peers, that have not, want not era and
others whose parents in the next generation may have
still adhered to that theory and way of living I have a
question to ask Did your Mom have a Rag Bag?

I think everyone had a rag bag, bin, box or other
storage for rags. Everything had a use of some kind
until it had disintegrated. Mens well worn but not full
of holes undershirts and T shirts, when well worn but not
totally threadbare, could be cut into great dusting and
cleaning rags. It was easy to put a nice layer of them into
the spring lock floor mops. Most men wore their blue
chambray shirts a l-o-n-g time and Moms and Grandmas patched them as long as the material would hold
the patch and then they were relegated to the rag bag.
Of course all the buttons were carefully removed and
placed in the button box. Womens print housedresses
had some good uses too besides the salvaged buttons.
The good parts could be cut into quilt pieces and the
rest of the worn areas could also be used for dust and
cleaning rags.

What was my Moms rag bag? It was an old no
longer fit to use as originally intended pillow case. It had
a special place in the corner of her or the spare rooms
closet. Sometimes things had to be tied up. What better place to find the tying material than Moms rag bag.
There was always a rag used to wipe down the wire
clothes lines prior to hanging clothes on them. A rag
of some kind could polish and shine shoes. Remember
having to do that? -- at least every Saturday afternoon or
night so you looked presentable on your Saturday night
to town jaunts and church the next day.

Sometimes the old sheets, the big ones could be
salvaged and the good parts put back together as spares
for the family beds. Youd never put anything but your
best linens on the beds guests were to be using. But all
sheets were white (and kept that way by hang in the sun
and using bluing) and so when they could no longer be
reused on beds they were probably put in a separate
clean pillow case and kept especially clean in case when
some sort of blood producing yet not going to the doctor
injury occurred. Get out the mercurochrome or iodine
and tear some clean strips of a salvaged sheet and you
had a bandage. Sometimes it was just tied on but occasionally the sparsely used roll of adhesive tape was taken
from the medicine cabinet for the purpose of securing
the bandage.

Old woolen clothes were not stored in a rag bag
but hung to the back of one of the closets. We didnt
think of Salvation Army or Goodwill, etc. back then.
Not that we didnt want to be charitable but they were
very well worn and had our own purpose. The good
parts were cut into blocks for those very heavy tied comforters which were so welcome in the deepest of winter
in our farm houses unheated upstairs bedrooms. They
might also be used to cut strips for throw rugs, however one of the most favorite for the rag rugs apparently
were those blue chambray shirts and a few of the more
colorful house dresses. I remember a lot of blue in those
rag rugs which seemed to be scattered everywhere in our
house. (They were also called scatter rugs.) When
there was no quilting going on in some of those well
earned leisurely winter evenings I can remember my
Mom cutting the rags. They had to be a particular width
and have a special fold, then wound into big balls. Those
balls were eventually taken to a rug weaver. Every
area had a rug weaver, so
it seems. She/he had a big
wooden loom on which
the rugs were woven. You
had been advised how
many balls of a certain dimension it would take to
make a rug of the size you
desired. This craft was
still in popular use for several years after I married
as my Mom gave me several rugs over the years.
They lasted a long, long
time and protected various areas in ones home. I
still like rag rugs but have
to buy the ready not as
well made ones.

I venture to state
that homemakers of today do not have a rag bag nor

have they ever heard of them. We dont need them. We
either throw away or give away unused clothing and
linens. We buy paper products for about every purpose.
We have cleaning products along with the various types
of purchased applicators of those products. We have
different kinds of vacuums, Swiffers, 409, Comet, Clorox, sprays for every purpose and we have Neosporin,
bandage pads, band aids, tape, etc. We live in a throw
away society and I have to admit I am one of its best
members.

I could almost guarantee that in a third world
country if someone would happen to find a Moms
Rag Bag they would revel in it and find many uses.
They would use the sheets but maybe for sarong type
clothing, baby tie on diapers, an umbrella from the sun,
many uses. I know we will not go back to rag bags but
perhaps we might (myself included especially) try to be
a little more conservative. But now that I have preached
my sermon I will probably not heed it any more than
others. Lets just hope our lives dont become rag
bags. Happy memories!
SV Jazz Band to
perform at the Iowa
Jazz
Championships

The SV High School Jazz Band, under the direction of Dianna Hanna, will be participating in class 2A
at the 40th Annual Iowa Jazz Championships Tuesday,
March 31, 2015 in Des Moines. Musco Lighting from
Oskaloosa, Iowa sponsors the event in cooperation with
Jazz Championships, Inc., Jazz Educations of Iowa, and
the Iowa Music Educators Association.

The Iowa Jazz Championships are considered to
be a unique event nationally die to the format and caliber performances. The annual state championship event
invites the top 15 jazz ensembles for each class 1A-4A
(60 bands total), bringing together many of Iowas finest
young jazz musicians to compete in one of the largest one
day festivals in the nation.

Jazz Bands qualify for the Iowa Jazz Championships through district and independent qualifying festivals. Each jazz band ensemble performs a twenty-minute
set before a panel of three judges during the morning and
the afternoon competition. The top two performing bands
from each class will then compete that evening in the Des
Moines Civic Center for the Iowa Jazz Championship
state titles.

The Southeast Valley High School Jazz Band
will perform at 1:15 p.m. in the Community Choice Credit Union at Veterans Memorial, Hy-Vee Hall Conference
Center. The afternoon award ceremony will take place
in the Des Moines Civic Center Main Hall at 5:15 p.m.
and the Championship Concert will begin at 7:00 p.m.
Admission to the daytime show is $10. Evening Finals
Competition is $10.
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THE GOWRIE NEWS
It's Your Life...
Gowrie couple are ministers

while enjoying lifetime of music
David and Annette Kruse. . .
By Jill Viles
Each Sunday, Pastors David and Annette Kruse use
their talent to fill their respective congregations with
peaceful sounds of praise, but its the blending that occurs
in the homethe sharing of lives of two Midwesterners,
and an exchange student from Bangladesh, that truly fills
the heart with awe.

David and Annette Kruse are ministers and
reside in Gowrie. Pastor Annette is the minister at the
United Methodist Church in Gowrie and David is retired,
while doing sometime substitute ministry.
For Mueeze al Mushabbir this love of music is a
work in progress. Mueeze al Mushabbir had never heard
classical music before traveling to the U.S. He knew of
its existence, of course, but his life experience had never
led him to actually take in the vibrations of a symphony.
Its this love of new experiences, new ideas, and an interactive dialogue that has led the Kruse family to find peace
with one another, and interact free of dissonance during
their time together.
The love of music is deeply rooted in Pastor David
Kruses family tree. His father studied under a woman
from Italy who had heard his voice and immediately realized she wanted him for a pupil. This was the depression
era; however, and times were tough, but she offered voice
lessons at no charge because she was so inspired by his
talent.
Though his father owned and worked in a grain elevator, his true love involved his participation in a traveling gospel quartet. Each weekend David Kruse recalls
his father setting out for life on the road, and then returning late each Sunday to start a new week. His young
family respected his love of music, but their time together
was as fleeting as ships passing in the night. It was when
his youngest child, a toddler, shrieked when he reached to
pick him up that his wife finally said, Thats it! and his
days as a traveling musician came to an end.
The familys love of music didnt die but, it was simply modified into a new format. Instead of weekend gigs
with the gospel quartet, David Kruses family traveled
50 miles to spend time with David Kruses grandparents.
As the television was snapped off, and four part harmo-
ny was assigned, melodic strains echoed into the night,

soothing young and old alike.
The basis of my voice comes from my grandmother
and my dad, explains Kruse.
His vocal career was strongly encouraged by two
music teachers, Dorothy Dagett and Mary Statler. Both
recognized talent in the young David Kruse. He admits
they were very strict in their expectations as they taught
him to master proper breathing techniques and the opening of the throat. However, he cites these early expectations as they impetus that eventually propelled him into
the first production of the Des Moines Metropolitan Opera.
Pastor David Kruses professional career also blossomed even as he was just starting high school. He joined
a folk group known as the Ivester Singers, and the band
introduced an innovative worship style to the delight of
parishioners. The reach of the bands invigorating beat
extended as far as Europe. But, soon he traded in his
more fluid stains of folk music for the drum beat of Rock
and Roll. From 1970 to 1975, Kruse earned a stint as the
lead singer of the band, Cherry Blend.
It was his father who decided it was time to rein
him in with the prospect of studying music professionally in Waxahatchie, Texas. At the Blackwoods Brothers
School of Music, Pastor David Kruse had the opportunity
to work with professional gospel singers. This training
allowed him to sign his first performance contract and rub
shoulders with the likes of John Denver, Gino Vannelli,
and Crosby, Stills, and Nash.
Although Kruse was having a great time, his boss
admonished him to return to Rock and Roll. This, he
insisted, was where the money could be found, and also,
the genre of music mirrored the prevailing sentiment of
the post-Vietnam era. Kruse also experienced, a second
calling, this time from his mother. She sent two letters to
him during this time of deep contemplation insisting that
he return home because his fathers health was failing. It
was this second letter that inspired him to return home.
Pastor David Kruses father passed a month later, and he
stayed for the next two years to help his mother.
David Kruse Continued on page 8...

Pastors David and Annette Kruse are shown at a wedding of one of their children, with members of the family and
extended family.
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Completion of Housing Rehabilitation Program
Announced by the Gowrie Devolpment Commision...

In the Summer of 2011, the City of Gowrie through
application by the Gowrie Development Commission received Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
funding through the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) to help pay for the cost of rehabilitating eight (8) single-family, residential structures within
a neighborhood located south and east of downtown
Market Street. The entire project amounted to $284,700.
The CDBG Housing Fund provides funding from the
U.S. Department of HUD in order to preserve the supply of safe, decent housing for low and moderate income
households in Iowa through the Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program.
To qualified applicants, assistance was provided in
the form of a deferred forgivable Mortgage/Promissory
Note for the rehabilitation of their homes in compliance
with Iowas Minimum Housing Rehabilitation Standards. Some of the repairs included re-roofing, window/
door replacement, siding/painting, electrical, heating and
plumbing work. Amount of assistance was based on value of property and necessary work items.
Southeast Valley
Spaghetti dinner
Fundraiser
Friday, March 27...

A Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for the Southeast

Valley Post Prom Celebration will be held Friday, March
27, from 5:00 pm -6:15 pm at the Southeast Valley High
School Commons, Gowrie, before the Dodgeball Tournament.
As a match to the Federal/State Funding, the City

of Gowrie contributed $10,000 and Gowrie Development
Commission contributed $15,000 toward the Program.
The project closed out in December 2014 with the completion of eight (8) homes.
The City hired the consulting firm of SimmeringCory, Inc., out of Clear Lake, Iowa for the administration
of the Program. The Gowrie Development Commission
assisted with the application for the grant and served as
the liaison for the completion of the project.
Gowrie blood drive

Thursday, April 2
There will be a Gowrie Community Blood Drive,
Thursday, April 2, 2015 from 2:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at
Gowrie Community Center, 1206 Market Street.
Schedule a blood donation appointment online at
lifeservebloodcenter.org or call 800-287-4903.
SV Speech team
competes at State Speech
The Southeast Valley Speech team, coached by Ruth
Nellis, competed at the State Individual Speech contest
held Saturday, March 14, 2015, at Sibley.
The results are as follows:
Katelyn Pliner, Literary Program - I, Storytelling I; Zoey Shipley, Interpretation of Poetry - I, Acting - II;
Megan Snyder, Interpretation of Prose - I, After Dinner
Speaking - I; Nicole Williams, Solo Musical Theater - I;
Mueeze Al Mushabbir - Public Address - I, Acting - I;
Marydith Barkley , Storytelling - I; Josie Breitsprecher,
Solo Musical Theater - I; Allie Carlon, Interpretation of
Poetry - II; Hillary Odhiambo, Expository Address
- I; Hannah Peterson, Literary Program
- I, Radio News Announcing - II;
Roslyn Redman, Interpretation of Prose - I; Daniel
Johnson, Improvisational
Acting - I, Radio News
Announcing, II; and Patti
Snyder, Storytelling - II.
Strutzenberg-Schamel Wedding
Morgan Strutzenberg of Farnhamville was wed to

Jacob Schamel of Farnhamville February 27, 2015 at
sunset in Pass-a-Grille Beach, Florida.
Parents of the Bride are Jeff and Rhonda Strutzenberg
of Callendar. Grandparents of the Bride are Jerry and
Brenda Norstrude, Fort Dodge, and Daryl and Jaci
Strutzenberg, Fort Dodge.
Parents of the Groom are Terry and Carmen Schamel
of Lohrville. Grandparents of the Groom are Dan and
Kathy Schamel, Lohrville, and Larry and Mary Recker,
Oelwein, Iowa.
Curt Swanson was the pastor for Morgan and Jacob.
Makenna Wingfield, the grooms niece, was the flower
girl. She scattered small seashells instead of flower petals
to match the beach wedding.
The reception will be held in April.
Morgan graduated from Prairie Valley High School
in Gowrie in 2012. She earned her Associates degree
in Accounting from Iowa Central Community College.
She currently works at Macke Gowrie as Manager and
Bookkeeper.
Jacob graduated from South Central Calhoun in Lake
City in 2012. He is employed as a construction worker in
the family business of Schamel Construction.
March 25, 2015
THE GOWRIE NEWS
challenged adults. In addition, he served as a Vocational

Rehabilitation specialist at Woodward Hospital for five
Continued from page 6...
years. During this time, he also longed for a return to
It was neat to watch her grow, insists David Kruse as education, so he studied at UNI in the area of behavioral
he reflects on this pivotal time in both their lives. She modification techniques for severe and profoundly handicapped children.
became a very independent woman.
Eventually Kruse found himself serving in a position David Kruse met his wife, Annette under the most
in collections and repossessions. The Farm Crisis had be- unusual, yet charming circumstances. Annettes first regun to significantly affect the finances of rural Americans, action to her future husband was less than stellar. At their
and many found themselves on the receiving end of col- church, she had witnessed Pastor Daves entrance with
the choir. She claims a voice beside her, she assumed
lection calls and repossessions.
I just didnt have the heart for this, insisted Kruse. to be Gods voice, told her this man would be her future
He recalls one particularly painful where he and his husband. Annette shrugged off this insistence by noting
partner were required to remove nearly all the posses- Pastor Daves shoulder length curly hair, and blue shoes
sions of a farmstead. They were instructed to leave only sticking out from beneath his choir robe.
one functioning burner, and remove most of the furniture Later, their paths crossed again at the Walk to Emof the home, including the beds of two young girls who maus, a retreat for devoted followers of Christ to fellowwatched with forlorn faces. Pastor David Kruse wit- ship with one another. Pastor Annette was dismayed to
nessed the sadness of his co-worker, a man hed assumed see her name tag read Annette Kruse no matter where
was tough as nails, crumble as they returned to their ve- she traveled on the retreat, instead of her true name,
Annette Ruhs. Eventually the confusion was solved
hicle.
We both decided then and there we were walking when it was determined that someone had accidentally
corrected the error when it was discovered there was a
away from this for good, said Kruse.
After this experience, Kruse longed for an entirely Ruhs and a Kruse both attending Emmaus, and both
different career path. Utilizing his degree in P.E. from were from Woodward, Iowa.
Simpson College, as well as minors in business and mi- Although the typo had been corrected, Pastor David
nors in psychology and business, Kruse sought employ- Kruse couldnt resist one more trick. He walked up to
ment with the River Hills School in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Annette and said, I believe its time we were formally
As part of Central Iowa Residential Services, he served introduced, and proceeded to kiss her on the cheek
as a group home counselor for mentally and/or physically right in front of her boyfriend. Ultimately the stunning
kiss did not bode well for Annettes relationship and they
David Kruse...
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9:30am
Armor of God Class
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Mondays:
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Palm Sunday
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11:15 AM Choir Practice
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10:15 AM Worship
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12:00 PM Small Group
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5:30 PM Confirmation
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broke up a couple weeks later. A new love blossomed,

and Dave and Annette dated almost every day between
Thanksgiving and Christmas.
I just knew she was mine, insists Pastor David.
Id prayed all my life for someone like this.
Pastor Annette was overcome with emotion as well.
This was the first man who had not run off when I
discussed my call to serve in ministry, she recalls.
Pastor David Kruse said he prayed for just the right
words to encourage Annette to share the rest of her life
with him. As the danced the night away at the Val-Air
Ballroom, (or as Dave explains, he was mostly stepping
on her toes), he asked Annette if she would like to teach
him ballroom dancing for the rest of her life.
He recalls she just stood there with a silly grin before
asking, What are you trying to say?
But within a moment he had the answer hed been
searching for. Though the music had stopped, and all the
other dancers had left the floor, they remained locked in
each others arms. As Dave put it, though the ballroom
was silent, they still heard the music.
Its been 35 years, says Pastor Annette with a
smile. Its been a great ride.
Pastor David agrees, I promised her travel and adventure, and weve moved 19 times.
One of these moves relocated David and Annette
Kruse to Williamsburg where they both served as live
in counselors for six mentally challenged adults. They
recall fond memories of this experience even as they juggled responsibilities between the group home and care
for their pre-school age daughter, Sarah. They continued
their work at the group home from 1982 to 1984, and
David completed a masters degree in special education.
Next, the young family moved to Cedar Rapids where
David Kruse served as a building facilitator. Just before
the school year began, the young family welcomed their
second child, Sam, into the family. Despite the added responsibilities of a growing family, David met the managerial responsibilities for a school serving the needs of
middle school through twelfth graders in Tanager, an offsite school in the Cedar Rapids school district for special
needs students.
Ultimately, for both David and Annette, the call to
ministry was the strongest desire of their hearts. They relocated the family to Dubuque to be close to both of their
mothers and enrolled in a Presbyterian seminary at the
University of Dubuque. There they completed their ministry education between 1984 and 1987. Since their calls
to the ministry, David and Annette have served as pastors
in seven locations. Gowrie is their eighth location, and
they insist living here, feels like coming home. Pastor
Annette serves the needs of the Gowrie United Methodist
Church, while Pastor David Kruse preaches in Boxholm.
Their youngest son, Scott, graduated with a degree
in computer science. He serves as an IT specialist for
Wilson Trailer in Sioux City. Their middle son, Sam,
married in August and lives in Arizona. He is currently
working toward a degree in sound engineering.
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CITY OF GOWRIE

A Special Meeting of the Gowrie City Council was held March 14, 2015
at 10:00am at the Gowrie Civic/Community Center with Mayor Stokesbary
in the chair. Council members answering roll call were: Redman, Jackson
Petersen and Willardson. Absent was Harrison
Public Hearing
10:00am
Kevin Black, City Treasurer had questions on reading the form as
it joins utility and other city budget sections making it difficult to read.
The City Clerk was not available due to illness and so some questions
remained un resolved. Motion to approve the budget by Redman, second
by Jackson. Roll Call: Ayes - Petersen, Willardson, Jackson, Redman.
Nays -none.
A discussion on how Mulligans would be operated beginning April 1
was held. An individual was offered the opportunity to present his plan
to lease the facility but he failed to appear. In order to reduce cost it
was determined that beverages and snacks would be sold only except
when leagues or special events are scheduled. Catering would be utilized
whenever possible. A question arose as to whether we could schedule
events such as couples night where the could cook their own steaks as
had been done int the past. Our insurance carrier will be contacted to
determine if that was possible. Motion by Redman, second by Willardson
to only selling beverages and snacks and utilizing one employee except on
special events beginning April 1, 2015. All council voted in favor.
Clean up days was discussed. The mayor misstated the suggested
date from the Clerk as April 4th-8th which seemed way too early. The
actual recommendation was May 4th-8th. This year we will have to pay
$35 a ton for all materials taken to the landfill. Based on previous years
that might reach 20 tons resulting in a cost of $700. Rental of a garbage
truck would be and additional $300. The week of April 27th was selected.
Motion to set clean up days for that week and allow funds for truck rental
and material disposal was made by Petersen, second Jackson. All council
members voted in favor.

Council member Redman brought up the many errors and deficiencies
occurring in the Clerks office. Training and changes in procedure need
to done and a meeting between the Mayor, Mayor Pro-tem and Council
member Redman was suggested and the date would be arranged on
Monday March 16, 2015.

Redman moved to adjourn, second by Willardson, all in favor.
________________
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Boys final standings

TLC, basketball

Southeast Valley placed fifth in the final standings
from the 2014-15 Twin Lakes Conference with a record
of 6-4 and an overall record of 13-10.

Conner Conrad, a Junior was on the First Team while
Dakota Jaeschke, a Sophomore, was on the Second Team
tice.

In other news, it was suggested by councilperson Redman that the council should vote on all wage increases for city workers. It was approved that lawn mowers and bartenders be paid $8.00 and managers receive
$10.00 per hour.

A radio budget to promote the citys golf course
was also discussed. A current budget of $2800 is proposed for commercials airing through May. This includes
$800 to serve residents in Jefferson. It was suggested that
the golf course form a membership committee.

The Housing Rehabilitation Grant is complete.
Eight homes in the area were improved with these funds.
It was noted many consider the program successful, and
Gowrie would like to participate again in the future.

Finally, it appears the implementation of traffic
cameras is scratched for now. The new Caseys is projected to open April 21st.
McCrary-Rost
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CITY OF GOWRIE
Regular Gowrie City Council Meeting
held March 16, 2015
Hours: Monday-Friday
1800 Main, Gowrie, Iowa

Regular Gowrie City Council meeting was held on March 16, 2015 at
6:45 p.m. at the Gowrie Civic/Community Center with Mayor Stokesbary in
the chair and the following Council members answering roll call: Redman,
Petersen, Harrison, Jackson, & Willardson.

Swearing in of Will Fevold was held at 6:30 p.m. for approval as parttime police officer for the City of Gowrie.

Minutes of the previous meeting with corrections was approved on a
motion by Redman, second by Harrison. Motion carried-all ayes.

Redman moved that the agenda be approved with the addition of:
Food pantry checking account, second by Petersen. Motion carried-all
ayes. Discussion was also held on the golf course.

Discussion on rock for semi parking by utilities, was tabled until next
month.

Redman moved to adjust to approve the wage adjustments in 26 pay
periods, second by Willardson. Motion carried-all ayes.

Redman moved to move the food pantry bookkeeping and check
signing to the Food Pantry Committee. Second by Harrison. Motion
carried-all ayes.

Dave Hoover gave the monthly Parks report. Discussion was held on
receiving dirt from the new Caseys store, which they are giving to the city.
Chief McCormack gave the monthly Police report.
Jill Viles gave the monthly Library report.

Petersen reported to the council about the fire station. Discussion
was held on the progress on the building of new structure.

Staci Blair requested an increase in the garbage rates. Tabled until
next council meeting. So that other haulers can be researched.

Redman moved to approve $30.00 fee for return check policy for the
City of Gowrie. Harrison second. Motion carried all-ayes.

Board appointments were made: Carrie Dalley-appointed to Planning
and Zoning Commission, Steve Cathcart, Alan Burger were reappointed.
Approved by Petersen, second by Jackson.

Discussion was held on plowing of South Park Street, Council
decided to leave the way it is at this time.

Harrison moved to take Dons Pest Control bid for Community Center,
Library, Clubhouse bait traps, second by Willardson. Motion carried by roll
call-all ayes.

Discussion on pavement Doctor-Seal and Patch of City Streets.
Tabled until next month. Need estimates.

Discussion on hiring and wage increases, decided that the decision
should be voted by the council, also need a wage schedule. It was decided
starting April 1, 2015: Bartenders wages will be $8.00; Mowing will be
$8.00; Manager will be $10.00 (an hour). Redman moved to approve on
this decision for the golf course, second by Willardson. Motion carried by
roll call-all ayes.
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Bakken Oil Pipeline meeting

Tuesday, March 31 in Dayton

There will be a community meeting with Ed Fallon
in Dayton at the Dayton Community Center, Tuesday,
March 31 from 6:30 pm - 8pm.

Ed Fallon started his daily walk along the proposed
Dakota Access - Bakken Oil Pipeline Route March 2. He
blogs daily explaining his encounters, and the people for
and against the pipeline and their reasons.

This pipeline will affect so many Iowans if its constructed. Fallon is not in favor of the pipeline sharing the
opinion of other Iowans. Fallon mentioned a farmer being paid $60,000 for pipeline access.

Fallon said he is starting to hear from lawyers that
the contracts may be voidable. Keep in mind, that is not
a for sure thing right now. Fallon urged people to contact
their State Representative and Senator, asking them to
work on making stronger eminent domain legislation.

Peter Clay, works with local communities and coordinates the town meetings along the route.

The Dayton meeting is meant to be a place where
the members of the community can come together and be
comfortable in sharing their opinion of the pipeline, said
Clay.

The pipeline company had their informational
meetings and put their point of view out there. Now is the
time for communities along the proposed route to learn
more about what the real risks are with this pipeline and
to discuss the issue among themselves.

Clay joined Fallon last year for 700 miles of the
3,000 mile cross-country Great March for Climate Action that Fallon organized. He is also a volunteer with the
Bakken Pipeline Resistance Coalition, a state-wide coalition made up of many individuals and more than fifty
organizations.

Peter also mentioned that the Pipeline firm has been
very pushy toward the land owners forgetting that they
do not have a permit yet for the pipeline.

Ed wrote in his blog from the weekend that Landowners are asking a lot of legal, procedural and technical
questions that he cant answer. Managing this critical task
is David Goodner of the Des Moines Catholic Worker.
David is one of the most promising young organizers I
know, and hes getting back in touch with the hundreds of
landowners and rural Iowans Ive met along the Walk.

Of course, with legal questions, it helps to have . . .
a lawyer! Several experienced attorneys are working with
landowners and other parties opposed to the pipeline.
Wally Taylor with the Iowa Chapter of the Sierra Club
and I recently discussed the contracts signed by landowners many of whom are opposed to the pipeline. Heres
what Wally shared:

A number of attorneys agree that the easements
landowners are signing or being asked to sign by Dakota
Access have serious problems that adversely impact landowners. In fact, for landowners who have already signed
easements, they could declare the leases null and void.
Landowners should not sign anything until they have discussed the easements with an attorney.

Review by an attorney would only require a short
conference that would not be very expensive but could
save the landowners a lot of heartache... This is only part
of Eds blog. To read his full blog check out his website
daily at fallonforum.com/pipeline-walk/.
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CITY OF
CALLENDER
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Callender,
will conduct a public hearing April 14, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. (local time) in the
City Council Chambers, 415 Thomas Street, to receive comments on the
following item:

A proposal to renew for a twenty-five (25) year period a non-exclusive
natural gas supply, operation and maintenance franchise with MidAmerican
Energy Company, which may include franchise fees.

Any and all residents and interested property owners are invited
and encouraged to attend this hearing at the time and place mentioned
above and to submit comments either orally, in writing or both. For further
information, please contact City Hall.
CITY OF
CALLENDER
REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR THE SALE OF TWO (2) CITY-OWNED
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

The City of Callender, Iowa is seeking bids for the sale of a residential
properties located at 717 Charles Street in Callender, and legally described
as: Lots 5 and 6, in Block 1, Sunbergs Addition to Callender, Iowa and
residential property located at 602 Margaret in Callender, and legally
described as: the S of Lots 6 and 7 in Block 11 in the Town of Callender,
Iowa.

Parties interested in acquiring City owned property are asked to
submit a written proposal to the City Clerk, City Hall 415 Thomas Street,
PO Box 165, Callender IA 50523 by start of the public hearing at 6:30
p.m. April 14, 2015 and attend this meeting or be available by phone.
Late proposals will not be accepted. Proposals must identify the property
address, your name, address, phone/email, along with an offer price
and the proposed use of the property. A condition of the sale is that the
existing property must be brought into compliance with the Citys Property
Maintenance Code within 1 year or demolished with material removed
from lot and backfilled. The buyer is responsible for one-half of the closing
costs and legal fees up to $500. The Council retains the right to reject
any and all proposals. At the Public Hearing / City Council Meeting to be
held at 6:30 p.m. on April 14, 2015 all proposals will be presented and a
public hearing held. At the public hearing, the City Council will entertain
comments from the public regarding the proposals. The Council retains
the right to reject any or all proposals.
CITY OF CALLENDER, IOWA
Denita Lee-Luke, CITY CLERK
CITY OF
FARNHAMVILLE
City of Farnhamville
Public Notice

In accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency and the
1996 Safe Drinking Water Act, the Farnhamville Water Department has
completed the public right-to-know CCR (Consumer Confidence Report).

The report is being made available upon request from Alan
Jorgensen, Water Superintendent or Emily Bendickson, City Clerk, during
normal business hours. This certified report has been sent to the Iowa
DNR to be placed on file.
WEBSTER CO.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Regular Meeting
March 10, 2015

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

Moved by Leffler, seconded by Campbell to approve minutes of the
March 3, 2015 regular meeting and the March 4, 2015 Special Meeting.
Motion carried unanimously.

Public Hearing was held on proposed Amendment to the Current
Year County Budget for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2015. No written
or oral objections were heard; therefore, Chairman Dencklau closed the
hearing.

Moved by Campbell, seconded by Leffler to approve Amendment to
Current Year County Budget and the following Department Appropriation
changes: Increase Capital Project Fund/Department 99 by $250,000; and
decrease Secondary Road Fund/Department 20 by $740,000. (Copy on
file in Auditors office). Motion carried unanimously.

Public Hearing was held on the proposed Fiscal Year July 1, 2015
June 30, 2016 County Budget. No written or oral comments were heard;
therefore, Chairman Dencklau closed the hearing.

Moved by Leffler, seconded by Campbell to approve Adoption of
Fiscal Year July 1, 2015 June 30, 2016 Budget and Certification of Taxes.
(Copy on file in Auditors office). Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Campbell, seconded by Leffler to accept and place on file
the resignation of Katherine Palmer, RN effective March 13, 2015. Motion
carried unanimously.

Moved by Leffler, seconded by Campbell to approve wage increase
for Correctional Officer Jayci Zakeer to $15.34 per hour effective March 9,
2015. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Campbell, seconded by Leffler to approve merit pay
increase for Jenna Carlson to $1,113.87 every two weeks effective pay
period date April 17, 2015, per recommendation of Jessica Wernimont,
Child Support Recovery Unit Supervisor. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Leffler, seconded by Campbell to receive and place on
file Annual Manure Management Plan for Mac South/Mac East in Section
30, Roland Township. (Copy on file in Auditors office). Motion carried
unanimously.

Moved by Leffler, seconded by Campbell to set public hearing on first
consideration to amend the Zoning Ordinance for 10:30a.m. on March 31,
2015. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Campbell, seconded by Leffler to adopt the following
County Social Service 28E Resolution:

COME NOW Webster County, Iowa, and County Social Services 28E
(CSS) and mutually agree as follows:

WHEREAS; the Webster County Board of Supervisors has deemed
it in the best interests of Webster County to provide staff and office space
to CSS as provided for under the Intergovernmental Agreement Creating
County Social Services, April 1, 2014:

(a) To efficiently and effectively provide the Mental Health & Disability
Services mandated under sections 331.388 through 331.398 of the 2013
Code of Iowa for member counties. CSS may also provide other social
services including but not limited to Medicaid Targeted Case Management,
general assistance, children services, substance abuse services and any
county funded social service program or county function as contracted
from member counties. And

WHEREAS, Webster County is the employer of record and will
provide the associated human resource policies, insurance and benefits to
all FTEs for the positions designated and funded by CSS and

WHEREAS Webster County as the employer of record retains the
authority to make all final decisions on hiring, termination and discipline
associated with these positions and

WHEREAS, CSS shall train, supervise, support, direct work and
evaluate performance and assist with hiring, termination and discipline
to the extent directed and approved by the Webster County Board of
Supervisors and

WHEREAS, CSS will reimburse direct occupancy and operating
cost for the delivery of Mental Health and Disability and Targeted Case
Management Services that is within the CSS approved annual budget
associated with the FTEs designated. CSS will not pay rent to member
counties or reimburse any indirect costs mutually provided to other county
departments and

WHEREAS, any local equipment or supply purchases approved by
CSS become the property of Webster County but may be reallocated as
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needed between member counties in coordination with representative
member county Auditors and

NOW THEREFORE based upon the mutual covenants contained
herein, the parties do agree as follows:

1. CSS agrees to provide coverage to Webster for Mental Health &
Disability Services (MHD) and to assume management of Webster County
Targeted Case Management (TCM) effective April 1, 2015, county funded
substance abuse services and childrens protective services.
2. CSS requests and Webster agrees to provide the following positions as
a percentage of the FTE:
Title
Name
FTE
Coordinator Disability Services Ken Hays
.94
Case Manager Supervisor
Alison Hauser
1
Case Manager
Brittany Eastwood
1
Case Manager
Emily Elkin
1
Case Manager
Sarah Feldman
1
Case Manager
Carol Gillette
1
Case Manager
Trinity Lewis
1
Case Manager
Kelsey Riley
1
Service Coordinator
Janet Gadbury
1
Mental Health Advocate
Brett Michael
.25
Office Manager
Tanya Martinson
.90

3. Webster and CSS further agree to merge Webster County Targeted
Case Management Services into CSS Integrated Care Coordination
effective April 1, 2015.

Either party upon sixty (60) days written notice may terminate this
agreement at any time.
By:s/Keith Dencklau
Webster County

By:s/Cy White
County Social Services
Date: 3/10/2015
Date: 2/27/2015

Moved by Campbell, seconded by Leffler to approve and authorize
Chair to sign lease agreement with Pitney Bowes for postage machine.
(Copy on file in Auditors office). Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Leffler, seconded by Campbell to receive and place on file
Community and Family Resources and The Richmond Center Auditors
Report and Financial Statements for year ending June 30, 2014. (Copy on
file in Auditors office). Motion carried unanimously.

Chair to sign utility permit from MidAmerican Energy to install 40-foot wood
pole with group operated switch for existing 3-phase overhead line along
north side of Walnut Street immediately west of Union Avenue in Section 5,
Township 88 North, Range 27 West, Washington Township. (Copy on file in
Engineers office). Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Leffler, seconded by Campbell to approve and authorize
Chair to sign utility permit from MidAmerican Energy to install 40-foot wood
pole on both sides of 250th Street for overhead primary extension to new
customer at 2112 250th Street in Section 24, Township 88 North, Range
29 West, Elkhorn Township. . (Copy on file in Engineers office). Motion

Chair to sign utility permit from Frontier Communications to install
approximately 600 feet of fiber optic cable along west side of Nelson
Avenue to Army Reserve Armory at 1627 Nelson Avenue in Section 5,
Township 89 North, Range 28 West, Cooper Township. (Copy on file in
Engineers office). Motion carried unanimously.

Chair to sign work in right of way permit from Calcium Products to remove
ligin sulfonate that leached into right of way along and adjacent to their
property at 2063 Quail Avenue in Section 27, Township 89 North, Range
28 West, Cooper Township. . (Copy on file in Engineers office). Motion

Moved by Leffler, seconded by Campbell to approve application and
permit from Deanos Road Dust Control to apply dust control treatment in
2015. (Copy on file in Engineers office). Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Campbell, seconded by Leffler to approve application and
permit from Heffron Services, Inc. to apply dust control treatment in 2015.
(Copy on file in Engineers office). Motion carried unanimously.

Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield and Group Services reviewed the
renewal insurance plan. No action taken.

Moved by Leffler, seconded by Campbell to allow claims. Motion

Moved by Campbell, seconded by Leffler to adjourn the meeting.
s/Carol Messerly
Webster County Auditor
s/Keith Dencklau
Chairman, Board of Supervisors
Regular Meeting
March 17, 2015

The Board of Supervisors met in Session on the above date with the
following members present: Singer, Fletcher, Dencklau, Campbell, and
Leffler. Absent: None.

Moved by Leffler, seconded by Campbell to approve minutes of the
March 10, 2015 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Campbell, seconded by Singer to receive and place on
file Drainage Repairs for D.D.#35 Webster & #18 Greene Counties, Iowa.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to approve merit pay
increase for LaVonne Pringle to $2,192.85 every two weeks effective pay
period date of February 20, 2015. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Leffler to receive and place on file
Manure Management Plan Update for Mike and Katie Kauffman in Section
33, Dayton Township. (Copy on file in Auditors office). Motion carried
unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to table Directive Number
One of the Law Enforcement Center Courtroom Remodeling Project
deleting Audio/Visual scope of work in its entirety from the project, a
decrease of $0.00. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Leffler to receive and place on
file Semi Annual Report of Webster County Treasurer for period of July
December 2014. (Copy on file in Auditors office). Motion carried
unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to approve Class C Native
Wine Liquor License renewal Application for Soldier Creek Winery,
effective April 1, 2015. (Copy on file in Auditors office). Motion carried
unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Leffler to approve hiring and
employment of Michael Soole , PT Correctional Officer, effective March 23,
2015 at the rate of $14.43 per hour per recommendation of Steve Elifrits,
Jail Administrator. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Leffler, seconded by Campbell to place on file the separation
of employment date of Deanna Lau, Transport Officer, effective March 4,
2015 per Steve Elifrits, Jail Administrator. Motion carried unanimously.

The following demolition bids for DBA 2015-01 Fisher and DBA 201502 Dickerson were received and reviewed by the Board:
Bidder
DBA 2015-01
DBA 2015-02
Bid Total
D & L Metal Recycling $ 6,500.00
$ 5,500.00
$12,000.00
Dencklau Services
$11,750.00

Moved by Campbell, seconded by Singer to approve low bid for
demolition of residence at 2002 and 2006 South 12th Street; Fort Dodge,
Iowa, from Chris Dencklau in the amount of $11, 750.00 and authorize
Chair to sign Demolition Contract for DBA 2015-01 Fisher and DBA 201502 Dickerson at the appropriate time. Motion carried unanimously.

The Board discussed replacement of Carpet tile in Webster County
Engineers office. It was agreed to get two more proposals and resubmit
to the Board.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to approve and authorize
Chair to sign utility permit from MidAmerican Energy to rebuild existing
overhead electric transmission line along the west side of Samson Avenue
from 180th Street to 200th Street in Sections 12, 13, and 24, Township
89 North, Range 28 West, Cooper Township to accommodate recent
increases in load. (Copy on file in Engineers office). Motion carried
unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Leffler to approve and authorize
Chair to sign utility permit from Frontier Communication to replace 50 pair
and 100 pair copper telecommunication cables damaged by installation of
new water main along the west side of Quail Avenue in the fall of 2014.

Moved by Leffler, seconded by Campbell to approve application and
permit from Jericho Services, Inc. to apply dust control treatment in 2015.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to approve and authorize
Chair to sign contract documents with Chester Bross Construction
Company Hannibal, Missouri for pavement planning/grooving project
FM-CO94(105)-55-94 on Route P63 from Route D20 north to Route D14.

Public Hearing was held on Fiscal Year 2016 Budget and Five Year
Construction Program for Webster County Secondary Road Department.
Engineer Randy Will reviewed the budget and five year construction
program. No written or oral objections or comments were heard; therefore
Chairman Dencklau closed the public hearing.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Leffler to approve and authorize
Chair to sign Fiscal Year 2016 Budget and Five Year Construction Program
for the Webster County Secondary Road Department. (Copy on file in
Engineers and Auditors offices). Motion carried unanimously.

At 10:30a.m. Bid Letting for bridge replacement projects L-002701
73-94 and L-00272573-94 was held. The following bids were received:
Bidder
L-002701-73-94 L002725-73-94 Tied Project Total
Midwest Contracting $113,280.00
$147,765.00
$261,045.00
Peterson Contractors Inc.$107,397.50 $150,957.50
$258,355.00
Reilly Construction $136,875.00
$211,425.00
$348,300.00
Rognes Bros. Excavating$112,235.00 $140,113.00
$257,778.00*
Weidemann Inc.
$123,423.00
$157,345.00
$280,768.00
*Following Webster County Engineers review, corrected Total $252,348.00

Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to approve the apparent low
bid submitted by Rognes Bros. Excavating in the amount of $252,348.00
and to authorize the County Engineer to send the contractor; all subject to
Engineers final review. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Leffler, seconded by Campbell to adjourn the meeting.
s/Carol Messerly
Webster County Auditor
s/Keith Dencklau
Chairman, Board of Supervisors
Webster County Claims Register Report for 03-10-2015

A & D TECHNICAL SUPPLY CO INC SURVEY
EQUIPMENT
MAINTENACE 294.00
A PRIME REFRIGERATION
service
74.00
A-1 HOME HEALTHCARE CENT
supplies
18.00
ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING
copier lease
191.11
ADVANCED SYSTEMS INC
office supplies
78.33
ALLERS ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS remodel
5,154.78
ALLSCRIPTS
MAINTENANCE FEES
820.50
ANDERSON, JON E
mileage
15.00
ANDERSON, KATHERINE
mileage
266.70
ANDERSON, MINDY
cell phone
25.00
B & W CONTROL SPECIALISTS INC SPRAYING
2,496.69
BEEN, ALLYSON
mileage
76.13
BENNETT CRIMMINS & SMITH
legal representation
450.00
BENSON, JENNIFER
computer equipment
59.96
BIRDSELL, TAMARA
mileage
131.05
BLACK HILLS ENERGY
UTILITIES
1,405.26
BOECKMAN, LINDSAY
meeting
84.00
BOMGAARS SUPPLY
SUPPLIES
290.18
BRENNAN, JENNIFER
rent payment
300.00
BRIGGS CORPORATION
supplies
62.15
CALHOUN COUNTY ECA
LIGHTING
9.75
CAL.-BURNS & ASSOCIATES INC, BRIDGE INSPECTIONS 6,941.40
CARPENTER UNIFORM CO
uniform
122.14
CARSON-STAPP FUNERAL HOME funeral services
2,200.00
CASEYS GENERAL STORE
fuel
1,872.64
CENTER FOR DISEASE DETECTION, test fee
402.50
CENTRAL IA JUVENILE DET CENTER, medication review
30.00
CENTRAL IOWA BUILDING SUPPLY I, SUPPLIES
655.21
CENTRAL IOWA DISTRIBUTING INC supplies
124.30
CENTURY LINK
service
816.83
CLARK, RICHARD
rent & expense
400.00
COLE, DR DAN
medical examiner expense 450.00
CONDON, KRISTINE
mileage
94.83
CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY
equipment
173.93
CRIBS FOR KIDS
supplies
1,139.80
CRITES, CHARLOTTE
cleaning
300.00
CURASCRIPT SD SPECIALTY DIST medical supplies
2,548.00
DANIEL TIRE COMPANY
OUTSIDE SERVICE
28.03
DAYTON REVIEW
LEGAL PUBLICATION 1,123.82
DAYTON, TOWN OF
UTILITES
224.58
DE LAGE LANDEN
office equipment
314.75
DEARBORN NATIONAL
life insurance
562.56
DEYTA LLC
hhcahps fee
90.00
DOUGHTY AUTO INC
OUTSIDE REPAIR
644.42
EDMAN, ALISHA
mileage
46.20
ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
FLEET MANAGEMENT 1,053.60
ELIFRITS, STEVE
meals
27.87
FAREWAY STORES INC #508
supplies
2.99
FASTENAL COMPANY
STOCK
357.88
FORT DODGE FIRE DEPARTMENT medical examiner expense 225.00
FORT DODGE FORD INC
OUTSIDE REPAIR
156.32
FORT DODGE MACHINE & SUPPLY PARTS & STOCK
903.51
FORT DODGE WATER DEPT
utilities
212.91
FREEMAN, SUSAN
wages
1,965.84
FRONTIER
PHONE SERVICE
1,588.35
GARCIA, SAMANTHA
interpreter fees
60.00
GARGANO, MARK
GE CAPITAL
copier leases
611.71
GEHLHAUSEN, DAWN
mileage
67.53
GENE MOELLER OIL COMPANY
FUEL
86.70
GLAXOSMITHKLINE FINANCIAL INC VACCINES
1,031.40
GOLDFIELD COMM SERVICES CORP, internet charges
39.95
GOODNER, BRENDA
mileage
107.95
GOVCONNECTION INC
equipment
621.18
GOWRIE MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
UTILITLES
348.47
GOWRIE NEWS
LEGAL PUBLICATION 1,123.82
GRAY SANITATION
GARBAGE
44.00
GRELL, MELISSA
mileage
181.45
GUNDERSON FUNERAL HOME INC medical examiner expense 900.00
HALFWASSEN, ANGIE
phone
25.00
HAMILTON COUNTY SHERIFF
summons order
32.00
HAMILTON, MONICA
mileage
45.68
HANNA, LAURA
mileage
138.60
HARLAND TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, supplies
110.59
HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER
educational training services 50.00
HEITRITTER, TRACEY
service
1,614.23
HENRY SCHEIN INC
dental supplies
106.05
HEPP, BLAINE
contracted wages
2,527.93
HISTORIC BRUCE FUNERAL HOME medical examiner expense 600.00
HOUSEHOLDER, ELIZABETH
phone
25.00
HOVEY CONSTRUCTION
snow removal
2,635.00
HOWELL, HALEY
mileage
85.38
HOWELL, JULIE A
mileage
86.43
HUGGHINS, CATHY
lisw & mh clinic
900.00
HUMBOLDT COUNTY SHERIFF
serve papers
2.00
IDOT
TRAINING 200.00
INLINE SERVICE LLC
PARTS
129.58
IOWA DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
supplies
60.00
IOWA LAW ENFORCEMENT ACA
jail school
480.00
IOWA PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOC, 2015 iowa governors conference 100.00
IP PATHWAYS, hardware maintenance contracts
6,145.62
JIFI PRINT INC
business cards
20.80
JOHNSON LAW FIRM
legal fees
450.00
JONES, REBECCA
mileage
60.90
JOSTEN, KATHLEEN A
mileage
25.00
K C NIELSEN LTD
supplies
853.97
KAHL, BILL
mileage
15.00
KAVANAUGH, LINDSAY
phone
71.46
KEMNA AUTO OF FORT DODGE
oil change
128.52
KERWIN, LINDA
mileage
137.88
KIMBALL MIDWEST
STOCK
305.48
KITTLESON, VALERIE
mileage
242.03
KNIPPEL, MARGRET
mileage
15.00
KOLACIA CONSTRUCTION INC
bank bldg remodel
10,275.83
LEHIGH VALLEY COOP TELE
UTILITES
174.61
LEHIGH, CITY OF
UTILITIES
373.58
MARCO INC
OFFICE SUPPLIES
209.80
MARCO INC
copier lease
212.17
MATHESON TRI-GAS INC
WELDING SUPPLIES
274.67
MCGILL, ANDREW L
cell phone
50.00
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES INC
battery packs
1,523.90
MENARDS - FORT DODGE
SHED SUPPLIES
1,242.78
MERSCH, MARCELLA
mileage
15.00
MICHAEL, BRETT
wages
1,469.04
MID COUNTRY MACHINERY INC
REPAIR
197.40
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY
utilities
284.92
MIDWEST WHEEL CO
STOCK & PARTS
1,071.49
NAPA AUTO SUPPLY
PARTS & STOCK
874.78
NASCO
supplies 21.65
NELSON, ERIN
contracted dietician
475.50
NELSON, MELISSA
shoes
50.00
NICHOLS, TRICIA
mileage
47.58
NOWELL, TANNER
meals for jail school
34.26
O'CONNOR, BARB
mileage
78.75
OFFICE ELEMENTS
office supplies
826.40
OFFICEMAX INC
office supplies
174.37
O'HALLORAN INTERNATIONAL INC PARTS & STOCK
1,097.96
OLSON, STACI
O'REILLY AUTO PARTS
PARTS & STOCK
3,441.62
PALMER, KATHERINE
mileage
217.88
PAYNE, KELLY
rent payments
250.00
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PETTY CASH SHERIFF

postage & freight
299.45
PITNEY-BOWES INC
equipment rental
138.00
POWERPLAN
PARTS & STOCK
693.62
PRAIRIE ENERGY COOPERATIVE LIGHTING
103.44
PRAIRIEINET
computer services/internet 469.00
PRESCOTT, KARI
mileage
218.40
RELIABLE OFFICE SUPPLIES INC office supplies
121.47
RESERVE ACCOUNT
POSTAGE
3,238.60
ROGER'S TIRE SERVICE
TIRES & TIRE REPAIR 1,923.00
ROSALEZ LOCK & KEY
keys
8.00
ROYAL PROPERTIES LLC
rent
1,400.00
RUGE, ASHLEY
mileage
27.30
SANCHEZ, GEORGINA
interpreter fees
400.00
SANDBERG, JAMES
mileage
15.00
SCHOON, KAREN L
phone service
50.00
SECURE SHRED SOLUTIONS
on-site shredding
58.00
SHEDA, JENNIFER
mileage
241.30
SIBBITT, DANI
mileage
113.20
SKOGLUND AUTO BODY
SUPPLIES
35.00
SLP INC
rent payment
34.00
SPARKLE CAR WASH
car wash tokens
150.00
STAPLES ADVANTAGE
office supplies
228.49
STAR ENERGY LLC
FUEL
2,446.31
STOREY KENWORTHY/MATT PARROTT, OFFICE SUPPLIES 2,112.38
TCB SANITATION
GARBAGE
231.00
THE GARAGE DOOR COMPANY INC OUTSIDE REPAIR
63.00
THE LAW OFFICE OF ERIC EIDE
legal fees
1,040.00
THE MESSENGER
PUBLICATIONS
25.37
TIMMERMAN, SUSAN
mileage
320.05
TRAVISS AUDIO VIDEO
55' led hdtv
695.00
TRUCK COUNTRY OF IOWA
PARTS
414.38
TUCKER, BERNA
mileage
15.00
UBBEN, COURTNEY
mileage
240.98
UNITED STATES CELLULAR
cell phone
363.37
UTLEY, LACEY
mileage
80.33
VANGUARD APPRAISALS INC
special appraisal service 2,090.00
VERIZON WIRELESS
service
726.16
VON BOKERN ASSOC INC
bi-annual fee
8,900.00
W & H COOP OIL COMPANY
FUEL
32,085.77
WAHKONSA MANOR
rent payments
25.00
WALMART COMMUNITY
supplies
264.13
WALTERS SANITARY SERVICE INC GARBAGE
163.25
WEBSTER CALHOUN COOP TELE TELEPHONE
122.00
WEBSTER CO TELECOMMUNICA reimbursement for supplies 53.63
WEBSTER COUNTY SHERIFF
serve papers
500.80
WEBSTER COUNTY TREASURER drainage tax

WELLMARK INC - FLEXIBLE BENEFI administration fees
WELLS FARGO REMITANCE CENTER, office supplies
WEX BANK
fuel
WILL, RANDALL J
TIRE REPAIR
WITTE, JOEL
cell phone
WRIGHT COUNTY SHERIFF
serve papers
WUEBKER, JENNIFER
mileage
XENIA RURAL WATER DISTRICT
WATER
ZAKEER, JAYCI
shoes
10.00
240.00
1,559.78
1,906.23
18.00
25.00
26.50
35.18
63.20
50.00
Gowrie legal...
continued from page 9...
Approval to add Gayle Redman to signer on bank signature card. Petersen

moved to approve the decision, second by Harrison. Motion carried-all
ayes.

Discussion was held on setting up a Golf Course Board to set up
activities.

Simmering and Cory payment approval of $10,936.00 was approved
by Petersen, second by Redman. Motion carried by roll call-ayes.

28E Agreement with the school was approved by Petersen, second
by Jackson. Motion carried-all ayes: Willardson, Redman, Jackson &
Petersen. Abstained: Harrison.

Discussion was held on a proposed 4-way stop. Redman, moved to
approve the adding of this item to the next months agenda. Second by
Willardson. Motion carried-all ayes.
Discussion was held on Gowrie clean up days. It is being rescheduled to
May 4th- 8th will be on Aprils agenda for approval.
No Public comments were given.

Petersen approved payment of bills, second by Jackson. Motion
carried-all ayes.

Willardson moved to adjourn, with the next scheduled meeting being
held on April 20, 2015. Second by Petersen, motion carried-all ayes.
ARAMARK
CENTER-RUGS & MOPHEAD EXPENSE
BLACK HILLS ENERGY, CLUB UTILITY BILL

CASEY'S
POLICE FUEL

GOWRIE SERVICE, STREETS-FUEL EXPENSE

GOWRIE MUNICIPAL UTILITIS, STREET LIGHT UTILITIES
GOWRIE NEWS CLUB ADVERTISING

JAMBOREE
PREPAID LIQOUR

STAR ENERGY STREETS FUEL

WEBSTER CALHOUN, LIBRARY-TELEPHONE EXPENSE
EFTPS
FED/FICA TAXES

IPERS
IPERS

WEB. CO TELECOMM, QTRLY ASSESSMENT-JAN-MARCH
LEAF, PRINTER/COPIER LEASE EXPENSE
221.26
1,496.05
308.86
211.70
3,236.22
84.70
500.00
517.37
639.69
5,863.69
2,816.63
2,623.00
59.71
11
ADVANCED SYSTEMS INC, LIBRARY-COPIER LEASE

131.32
BAKER & TAYLOR, LIBRARY-BOOK EXPENSE

633.59
CENTER POINT LARGE PRINT, LIBRARY-BOOK EXPENSE
8
3.88
SHELLY NELSON, POSTAGE & OFFICE SUPPLIES
175.05
THE PENWORTHY COMPANY, LIBRARY-BOOK EXPENSE
130.77
POSTMASTER, POST OFFICE BOX RENT

42.00
TARGET
DVD MOVIES EXPENSE

59.08
ELDERBRIDGE AGENCY, MEALS-FEB REIMBURSEMENT
1,382.00
ANDERSON ERICKSON DAIRY, MEALS-PURCHASED FOOD
129.86
BOOKLIST
LIBRARY-MAGAZINE EXPENSE

147.50
BROWN SUPPLY CO, SNOW PLOW CURB BUMPER GUARD 165.00
DESIGN ELECTRONICS, LIBRARY-TECHNOLOGY EXPENSE 380.95
FORCE AMERICA DIST LLC, HYDRAULIC HOSE FITTINGS
187.87
M&M SALES CO COPIER/PRINTER SUPPLIES

32.92
BRUCE MCCORMACK, POLICE-CELL REIMBURSE

280.00
SCHOLASTIC LIBRARY, LIBRARY-BOOK EXPENSE

152.10
JEFF STUTZENBERG, MARCH-CELL PHONE REIMBURSE 40.00
TASTE OF HOME LIBRARY-MAGZINE EXPENSE

19.98
ADVANCED SYSTEMS, LIBRARY-COPIER MAINTENANCE
68.30
BOMGAARS
STREETS-SHOP SUPPLIES

208.59
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS, LIBRARY-MAGAZINE EXPENSE 11.98
WEIGHT WATCHERS, LIBRARY-MAGAZINE EXPENSE

14.95
IOWA DEPT OF HEALTH, POOL REGISTRATION RENEWAL 35.00
INLINE SERVICE LLC, SNOW PLOW REPAIRS

6,929.77
DEMCO
LIBRARY-OFFICE SUPPLIES

70.16
US FOODS
MEALS-PURCHASED FOOD

1,195.14
JEFF'S JONS
COURSE UTIL. PORTA-POTTY

400.00
FASTENAL
CITY SHOP-5-QT FLEX SPOUT
11.61
VISA
OFFICE SUPPLIES

58.24
REES HYDRAULIC SALES, SNOW PLOW REPAIRS EXPENSE 242.02
NORTHERN LIGHTS, CLUB FOOD

1,961.54
HUMES DISTRIBUTING, CLUB BEER

363.04
DON'S PEST CONTROL, CLUB MAINT.

42.80
PEPSI BEVERAGE COMPANY, CLUB POP EXP

162.56
TAMMY TAYLOR CENTER CLEANING EXPENSE

200.00
DEPT.OF INSPECT. & APPLS, FOOD SERVICE LICENSE 79333 236.25
ILLINOIS CASUALTY COMPANY, LIQOUR LIABILITY INS.
830.00
CENTRAL IOWA BUILDING, SNOW PLOW REPAIR EXPENSE 117.21
GAYLE REDMAN OFFICE SUPPLIES

12.00
SMITHSONIAN LIBRARY-MAGAZINE EXPENSE

10.00
PAYROLL CHECKS, TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS

18,077.19
CLAIMS TOTAL

54,011.10

GENERAL FUND

18,863.89
LIBRARY FUND

4,318.08

PARKS FUND

278.93

POOL FUND

66.45
GOLF COURSE FUND

9,051.63
ROAD USE TAX FUND

16,578.37
CONGREGATE MEALS FUND

4,853.75
Semi Annual Report of Jan Messerly Webster County Treasurer

For the Period July-December 2014
BEG. FUND
BALANCE
July 1
TOTAL
REVENUES
COLLECTED
TOTAL AMOUNT
TO BE
ACCOUNTED FOR
TOTAL
COUNTY
DISBURSEMENTS
ENDING FUND
BALANCE
December 31
OUTSTANDING
CHECKS &
WARRANTS
0001
GENERAL FUND
4,917,019.19
4,163,937.20
9,080,956.39
4,345,540.46
4,735,415.93
93,977.18
0002
GENERAL SUPPLEMENTAL
1,856,149.11
1,580,370.82
3,436,519.93
1,243,870.39
2,192,649.54
13,096.71
0010
MH-DD SERVICES FUND
1,089,113.80
1,465,647.27
2,554,761.07
1,206,923.55
1,347,837.52
13,841.47
0011
RURAL SERVICES BASIC
1,372,396.37
1,561,220.57
2,933,616.94
1,618,543.22
1,315,073.72
16,656.87
0017
WEBSTER COUNTY REGIONAL URBAN RENEWAL
96,892.17
196,930.30
293,822.47
195,242.74
98,579.73
0.00
0020
SECONDARY ROADS
2,522,690.33
5,727,149.75
8,249,840.08
4,747,983.68
3,501,856.40
68,760.03
0023
R E A P FUND
92,827.16
29,923.38
122,750.54
72,260.80
50,489.74
0.00
0027
CONSERVATION TRUST FUND
55,272.29
31,746.00
87,018.29
40,000.00
47,018.29
0.00
0028
RECORDER'S RECORDS MANAGE FUND
16,574.03
3,484.37
20,058.40
0.00
20,058.40
0.00
48,998.10
0030
PUBLIC HEALTH FUND
729,134.04
1,790,204.29
2,519,338.33
1,877,968.89
641,369.44
0036
E911 SURCHARGE FUND
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0037
E911 OPERATING FUND
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0040
D.A.R.E. FUND
0041
CANINE
0045
877.46
0.00
877.46
174.00
703.46
0.00
5,135.89
0.00
5,135.89
6,539.95
-1,404.06
0.00
County Attorney Collections
46,567.35
4,558.78
51,126.13
5,460.00
45,666.13
0.00
0050
SHERIFF CONFISCATED MONIES
44,763.96
834.50
45,598.46
3,086.95
42,511.51
0.00
0051
CO ATTY CONFISCATED PROP MONIES
3,220.08
0.00
3,220.08
479.18
2,740.90
110.00
0052
0090
LOSST
LONG-SHORT FUND
1,286,179.71
0.00
499,278.09
-203.00
1,785,457.80
-203.00
535,763.00
0.00
1,249,694.80
-203.00
0.00
0.00
1500
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
1,249,739.17
71,049.20
1,320,788.37
84,843.14
1,235,945.23
0.00
1501
SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJE
6,859.23
18.70
6,877.93
0.00
6,877.93
0.00
2000
DEBT SERVICE FUND
1,657.52
617,033.80
618,691.32
117,561.25
501,130.07
0.00
4000
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
4010
E911 SURCHARGE FUND
4011
E911 OPERATING FUND
4100
COUNTY ASSESSOR
4101
SPECIAL APPRAISAL FUND
4140
AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION
4200
SCHOOLS
4300
IOWA CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
4400
CORPORATIONS
4700
TOWNSHIPS
4800
BRUCELLOSIS & TUBERCULOSIS (STATE OF IA)
4900
SPECIAL DISTRICTS
54,062.89
66,487.46
120,550.35
41,586.63
78,963.72
233.75
146,976.10
159,757.80
306,733.90
97,981.99
208,751.91
19,062.21
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
130,805.84
248,790.03
379,595.87
202,801.46
176,794.41
2,070.15
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
2,659.91
145,238.41
147,898.32
139,084.31
8,814.01
0.00
229,381.28
12,097,201.92
12,326,583.20
11,559,432.61
767,150.59
0.00
14,467.31
782,864.76
797,332.07
749,822.66
47,509.41
0.00
184,683.45
8,936,674.03
9,121,357.48
8,402,593.97
718,763.51
0.00
3,987.58
250,066.47
254,054.05
243,316.66
10,737.39
0.00
886.09
2,881.46
3,767.55
2,760.97
1,006.58
0.00
15,264.99
66,094.62
81,359.61
68,484.62
12,874.99
0.00
5000
INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS
46,880.09
103,667.40
150,547.49
47,293.09
103,254.40
0.00
5010
AUTO FUND
496,337.03
3,468,380.00
3,964,717.03
3,198,512.00
766,205.03
0.00
256,310.21
2,031,444.38
2,287,754.59
2,077,571.38
210,183.21
0.00
254.35
452.00
706.35
415.81
290.54
0.00
61,163.11
44,873.39
106,036.50
74,200.61
31,835.89
0.00
6,251.56
0.00
6,251.56
0.00
6,251.56
0.00
5020
USE TAX FUND
5040
ANATOMICAL GIFT FUND
5090
ADVANCE TAX & TRUST FUND
5150
PROPERTY TAX AGENCY
5160
STATE GENERAL FUND
5190
REDEMPTION TRUST
5300
RECORDERS ELEC TRNSFR AGENCY FUND
8500
MEDICAL INSURANCE FUND
DR
DRAINAGE
County Totals
2,703.61
5,655.00
8,358.61
146.00
8,212.61
0.00
57,527.96
341,784.57
399,312.53
388,905.10
10,407.43
0.00
601.17
3,158.00
3,759.17
3,380.56
378.61
0.00
242,666.25
1,159,284.36
1,401,950.61
969,341.53
432,609.08
190,608.05
408,821.59
1,753,322.62
2,162,144.21
1,091,576.68
1,070,567.53
2,507,212.57
17,755,761.23
49,411,262.70
67,167,023.93
45,461,449.84
21,705,574.09
2,974,627.09
I, JAN MESSERLY, TREASURER OF WEBSTER COUNTY, IOWA DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE REPORT GIVEN
ABOVE IS A CORRECT SUMMARY OF THE BUSINESS TRANSACTED BY ME AS SAID TREASURER DURING THE
PERIOD THEREIN SPECIFIED.
s/Jan Messerly
Webster County Treasurer
12
March 25, 2015
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Community Hospital
Boxholm Farnhamville Dayton

Gowrie Harcourt Lehigh
Ph. 544-3281
Member F.D.I.C.
McCrary-Rost Clinic
1106 Beek Street,

PO Box 475
Gowrie, IA 50543
Rochelle Guess - F.N.P. - C

Adam Swisher, D.O. and
www.wccta.net
515.352.3891
www.stewartmemorial.org
Ph. 352-3151
1800 Main Gowrie, IA 50543
Bruntlett
Elevator
Your Full
Service
Purina Feed
Gowrie
Ph. 352-3118
Farm & Town
Insurance
Mon-Fri 7:30-5
Sat 8-Noon
203 South Ash
Harcourt, Iowa
Gowrie
352-3898
www.engquistlumber.com
1108 Market Street,

Gowrie, IA 50543
Stewart Memorial
Community Hospital
Community
Pharmacy
serving the communities of

Brentwood
Gardens
Apartments offers a great place
to live and call home. The
apartment is located in the
middle of a beautiful park like
setting.
Each two-bedroom
unit is centrally heated and

air conditioned, has spacious
closets and storage, wall-towall carpeting, and is equipped
with a refrigerator and stove.
Laundry facilities are provided
for all tenants, as is all water

service. Each unit has a private
entrance, patio and garage.
Please call Jeremy Mobley at
515-351-9670 or email mobleyrentals@gmail.com
Gowrie, Lake View,

Rockwell City,
and Lake City
Ph. 352-3044
NAPA
Auto Parts
Ph. 515-352-3103
Palmer & Swank
Towne
Veterinary
Clinic
Gowrie
email: gnews@wccta.net
Gowrie
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Ph. 515.352.3325
Fx. 515.352.3309
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Brentwood
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Ph. 352-3121
INDEPENDENT,
FULL SERVICE BANK
515-968-4131
Member F.D.I.C.
Callender Somers
Manson Gowrie
1015 Market Street

Gowrie
Ph. 515-352-3181
heartlandbanks.com
Ph. 352-3333
Swanson
Florists
Stewart Memorial
Community Hospital
McCrary-Rost
Clinic
Rochelle Guess - F.N.P. - C
Adam Swisher, D.O. and
in business 80 years
Gowrie, Iowa
Ph. 1-800-262-2630
Gowrie
Ph. 352-3355
1119 Market Street,
Gowrie, Iowa 50543
515-352-3711
Hours:
Mon. - Sat. 7:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Sun. 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
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Bakken Oil Pipeline

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Gowrie couple are ministers

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As a match to the Federal/State Funding, the City

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