August 24, 2016

GOWRIE, WEBSTER COUNTY, IOWA

VOL. 126 NO. 34

Facade program explained to Gowrie

City Council; revitalizing downtown
Lawn mowing notices sent by Gowrie Police. . .

By Jill Viles

At the Aug. 15 Gowrie city council meeting
explored the revitalization of the downtown area. Kevin Black, of Heartland Bank and representative of the
GDCs image development committee, discussed Gowries potential participation the Facade grant program.

This type of grant provides funding for communities wishing to beautify a particular block of their
community. The Facade grant provides funding to make
the exterior of buildings in the downtown more attractive,
both individually and as a whole. The funds may not
be used for the interior of buildings. The grant requires
completion and acceptance of a proposal, as well as the
participation of an architect.

Black acknowledges some aspects of the grant
are fairly restrictive, and that there are also hurdles the
city would need to work through. However, Black suggests it would be wise for the city to work with an architect. However, he is not sure if Gowrie is fully onboard with the hiring of an architect, at this point, so he
expressed he wanted to present on the grant, and discuss
the requirements to see how others in the community
felt. Fortunately, there was a large number of community
members present at the meeting.
If we do this, [apply for the grant] we have a
good chance of being accepted, said Black. They will
match up to 50% of what we put in the program. The
disadvantage is that we must pay to hire an architect. If
we are not accepted, we would still be out the $10-20K,
required to hire architect.
We need to do something, voiced councilmembers Streit and Harrison.
The facade program also does not cover streetlights and sidewalk projects, items deemed crucial the
revitalization of the downtown area.
Discussion followed. It appeared to be the consensus that the GDCs beautification committee should
further consider the Facade grant proposal. Some in attendance felt the hiring of an architect would be a wise
choice in order to coordinate various projects, but it was
also voiced that perhaps Gowrie should explore revitalization of the downtown region independently.
Lawn mowing notices
In police news, Chief Patrick Monaghan reported
he has sent notices requiring the mowing of lawns to five

properties in Gowrie.
Monaghan was happy to report his police laptop is updated so that he may cite and print tickets from
his patrol car. This saves him the trouble of having to
handwrite tickets and file them with the city clerk. He
also reported the new police vehicle should be in use by
late September or early November. Fortunately, both vehicles will have prison cages for the officers protection
during transport.
In other police news, Monaghan has urged parents to take notice of the citys curfew hours, and enforce
these with their children.
Unlocking car
policy explained
Additionally, it was noted that Gowrie police
have assisted with the unlocking of cars. One of these
incidents occurred in Dayton, and some have raised questions regarding the unlocking of cars, both in Gowrie city
limits and in Dayton. Chief Monaghan reported the Dayton situation involved children accidentally locked in a
car on a hot day. For any safety reason, he insists officers
will unlock cars. However, he suggests the officers are
going to refer people in non-emergency situations to a
local vendor or AAA.

The utility department is currently replacing
streetlight poles.
Gowrie City Council continued on page 11 ...

Gowrie fall garage

sale days scheduled
September 9 and 10...

Gowries city-wide garage sale days will be
held on September 9 & 10. All residents and businesses
are encouraged to organize sales.

Gowrie has become very well-known for having
fabulous garage sales. People from many surrounding
communities come here to shop for bargains!

To be added to the list of sales, please call Gayle
Redman at 352-3150.

Zion Lutheran Church Hosts 5K Fun Run & Walk...

The second annual 5K Fun Run & Walk was held Sunday, August 7 at Zion Lutheran Church. Thirty-three participants ran, walked and biked around Gowrie with many others giving generous donations. A
total of $1,145 was donated to ELCA World Hungers Walk for Water. The donations support water projects
in nearly 60 countries around the world. Many of these projects help provide clean water for drinking, sanitation, hygiene and agriculture to those in need.

Dog park suggested

for City of Gowrie;
residents not seeking funds
For dog exercise, recreation. . .

There was discussion on a potential dog park at
the Aug. 15 meeting of the Gowrie City Council. This
would be a property utilized by Gowrie citizens for dog
recreation and exercise.

Police Chief Monaghan suggested the entry of
such a location should have two doors to prevent the accidental release of dogs from the park.

Council member Jeff Peterson also suggested
those living adjacent to the park should be questioned
regarding their feelings about the dog park. Those wishing to construct a dog park are not requesting any money
Gowrie Dog Park continued on page 5 ...

Controversial Bakken Oil

pipeline construction
begins in Iowa
Runs close to Gowrie, Harcourt . . .

One of the most controversial projects in the history of Iowa appears to be starting in Iowa.

The Bakken Oil pipeline construction will apparently start diagonally across Iowa going through 18
Iowa counties including Webster County.

There have been numerous lawsuits, opposition
to eminent domain, fierce challenges by an Indian Tribe,
and organizations fighting hard to oppose the pipeline.

But the Iowa Utilities Board has granted its approval and the controversial Bakken Oil pipeline is moving forward.

Easements have been secured on most Iowa
properties including all properties in Webster County.

The 1,100 mile pipeline runs about 350 miles
through Iowa including its diagonal run though Webster
County. The pipeline runs north of Gowrie and comes
close to Harcourt.

Opposition groups have so many questions and
concerns. Will the tile and valuable farm land be truly
protected? Will the pipeline crews take the time to do
this project right? There is a drainage agreement with
Webster County.

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August 24, 2016

THE GOWRIE NEWS

SV Athletic Boosters set

annual Phone-A-Thon
fundraiser for Aug. 24

Southeast Valleys Athletic Boosters annual
Phone-a-Thon fundraiser is set for Wednesday August
24th.

The Phone-a-Thon event will take place in the
high school commons.

All Southeast Valley High School athletes are
strongly encouraged to come and make five calls. They
can call friends and relatives or will be given names of
previous donors to contact. Pizza and drinks will be provided for the callers.

Funds from the phone-a-thon go to support the
Southeast Valley athletes.

New purchases this year include indoor cage for
golf, baseball & softball; portable athletic training table;
portable clock for the finish line for cross country and
track & field; sock net and travel screen for softball; and
a donation towards the new press box.

Items for consideration in the future are hurdles
for track & field, a new wrestling mat, and a new baseball
scoreboard.

If you would LIKE a phone call, contact Brian
Hanson at the high school. He is the athletic director and
a member of the athletic boosters.

The calls will start after practices on Aug. 24 at
approximately 5:30 p.m. and continue until 8 p.m.

Southwest Webster Ambulance

training exercise...

Mike Temple, director of the Southwest
Webster Ambulance in Gowrie, announced a training
exercise that was recently conducted at the Gowrie
Swimming pool on Tuesday, Aug. 16. The training
exercise was well attended and provided valuable experience for ambulance personnel.

Correction. . .
Wednesday, Aug 24
Farnhamville Fire Dept., 7:30 p.m. at the
fire station.
Monday, Aug 29
Harcourt TOPS, 8:00 a.m. at Faith
Lutheran Church Harcourt.
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Gatorade scrimmage canceled

because of lightning storms;
first game Friday night in Gowrie

The Southeast Valley High School Gatorade
Scrimmage scheduled for Friday night in Gowrie was
canceled because of lightning storms in our area.

The boys had a nice practice session on Saturday.

The first game of the season will be Friday
night, Aug. 28, in Gowrie against Bishop Garrigan.

Andy Suchan, Gowrie,

constructs Pioneer
Seed building in Gowrie

Andy Suchan, Gowrie, is constructing a commercial buidling for his Pioneer Seed business. This
business was previously owned by Dennis Kinley.

The Pioneer Seed business is being moved from
Farnhamville to Gowrie. The building has been erected
adjacent to the Gowrie Golf course.

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First United Church

worship time to change

Somers and Farnhamville...

Thursday, August 25 the United Methodist
Women will meet in Somers at 1:30p.m.

The afternoon Bible study will resume on September 12 in Somers.

Beginning September 11 Somers UMC will begin worship at 9 a.m. Farnhamville First United Church
will begin worship at 10:30 a.m.

Zion Lutheran Churchs

weekly activities...

Wednesday, August 24 Bingo will begin at the
GCC at 3 p.m.

Sunday Worship will begin at 9:30 a.m. Staley
Chicken Dinner will begin at 10:30 a.m.

Car crash reported

near Farnhamville
Happy 8th Birthday
Thursday, August 25
Mason Keith Bahr
Love,
Dad, Mom, Mema, and Papa

There was a cat accident south of Farnhamville on Adams Ave. on a gravel road Wednesday of last
week.

The Farnhamville ambulance responded and a
woman was transported to Stewart Memorial Hospital in
Lake City hospital.

The driver was not immediately identified.

Landowners, county residents can make

complaints to IUB, county inspectors
On oil pipeline constructed in Iowa, Webster County. . .

The Iowa Utilities Board notes that it has two
methods
for landowners or other individuals to submit
d
complaints or grievances relating to the construction of
the Dakota Access pipeline. Complaints or grievances regarding the pipeline can be provided directly to the Board
or through the process set forth in Iowa Code through
county inspectors.
Iowa Utilities Board Customer Service

The first method to submit a complaint or grievance is to contact the Iowa Utilities Board customer service section by any of the following ways:

Phone: Toll Free at (877) 565-4450 or Des
Moines local at (515) 725-2731;

Email: customer@iub.iowa.gov;

Website: https://iub.iowa.gov/complaint-form;

Letter: Iowa Utilities Board, 1375 East Court
Avenue, Room 69, Des Moines, IA 50319;

Fax: (515) 725-7399

In person: Iowa Utilities Board, 1375 East
Court Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50319

Office hours for the Board are 8 a.m. to 4:30
p.m., Monday through Friday.

Upon taking the initial information, Board staff
then investigates the claim by contacting the parties involved. An informal complaint or a formal complaint
process may begin based on the information provided.
County Inspectors

The second method to submit a complaint or
grievance is through a county inspector. Each county
where the pipeline is being constructed has a county
inspector who is responsible for overseeing pipeline
construction within the county. Inspectors are selected
directly by the County Board of Supervisors. Dakota Access is required to inform landowners of the name and
contact information for the relevant county inspector(s)
as part of the two week notice the landowners receive
prior to construction commencing on their property.

Review the attached list of county inspectors
and their respective contact information.

The county inspector is a requirement of Iowa
Code 479B.20. An inspector is required to ensure construction is consistent with, Iowa law, land restoration
standards, and independent agreements on land restoration. The inspector is to inspect the properties during
construction and be present on the site at all times at each
phase and separate activity of the opening of the pipeline
trench, the restoration of underground improvements,
and backfilling.

The pipeline company and its contractor is required to keep an inspector continually informed of the
work schedule and any scheduled changes. If an individual believes the company or its contractor(s) is not
complying with the correct standards, an individual is to
contact the inspector.

The inspector is to give oral notice, followed by
written notice, to the pipeline company and the contractor operating for the pipeline company and order correc-

tive action to be taken in compliance with the appropriate

standards.

f the directed action is not taken, the inspector
is to notify the County Board of Supervisors for the applicable county who may then petition the Iowa Utilities
Board for an order requiring corrective action be taken.
The County Board of Supervisors can also file a complaint with the Utilities Board seeking imposition of civil
penalties.

For more information, contact (515) 725-7334
or iub@iub.iowa.gov

Webster County inspector

overseeing oil pipeline
construction project
In Webster County. . .

The County Inspector overseeing the oil pipeline
in Webster County is Evan Del Val, PE, I & S Group, 510
East Locust Street, Suite 104, Des Moines, IA, 50309,
515) 518-7097, Email: evan.delval@is-grp.com.

Each county (including Webster County) where
the pipeline is being constructed has a county inspector
who is responsible for overseeing pipeline construction
within the county. Inspectors are selected directly by the
County Board of Supervisors.

Dakota Access is required to inform landowners of the name and contact information for the relevant
county inspector(s) as part of the two week notice the
landowners receive prior to construction commencing on
their property.

The residence of Darrel and Vicki
Mischke, 1010 Sunset Dr., was the pick for
Yard of the Week, which is sponsored by
the Gowrie Development Commission.

Adult Education Quilt

Class planned August 29
Taught by Colleen Traster. . .

Adult Education will have their annual quilt
class at the SVHS in Gowrie beginning on Monday, August 29 at 6:30 PM.

The class will again be taught by Colleen Traster.
The class will take place in the FCS classroom on floor
one of the high school The quilt being created this year is
The Orion Star by Eleanor Burns so class attendees will
need to purchase that book.

If you are interested in attending the class you
may call Colleen Traster at 515.352.3968 or Sherry Vogel
at 71.830.5108. At the first class attendees will discuss
fabric selection and class times and options. We look forward to having a great class this year.

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Donna Holm gets ready to cut the cake to celebrate 135

years. Photo by Linda Hirschberg.
American Legion Members await the raffle during the
Old Settlers Day Celebration in Farnhamville. Photo by
Linda Hirschberg.

Cooking the sweet corn for the Old Settlers Day dinner
from left to right are Steve Gutshall, John Fredrickson, and
Alan Seil. Photo by Linda Hirschberg.

Paul & Evelyn Farnham were the Honorary Marshallls of

the Old Settlers Day Parade in Farnhamville on Saturday,
Aug. 13. Photo by Linda Hirschberg.

Bill Bush, owner of the Garden Winery in Callender was

set up in the Park during the Old Settlers Day Celebration.
Photo by Linda Hirschberg.

Steve and Renae Lane take tickets for the Old Settlers
Day Dinner in Farnhamville on Saturday, Aug. 13. Photo by
Linda Hirschberg.

Many volunteers help serve the Old Settlers Day Dinner

in Farnhamville on Saturday, Aug. 13. Photo by Linda
Hirschberg.

Many people gather for the cake walk during Farnhamville's Celebration. Photo by Jeff Heck.

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Southeast Valley
Schedule of Events
Week of Aug 24th to Aug 31st

Wednesday, Aug 24
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
5:30 p.m. Athletic Booster Club Phone-A-ThonHS Commons
Thursday, Aug 25
5:00 p.m. B&G Varsity Cross Country - Mutli-Team
6:00 p.m. G JVR/JV/V Volleyball GAME - AltaAurelia @ Southeast Valley
Friday, Aug 26
7:00 p.m. B Varsity Football GAME - Eagle Grove @
Southeast Valley
Saturday, Aug 27
Dance Team All Iowa Auditions (Aug 27th-29th)
8:30 p.m. G Varsity Volleyball @ St. Edmond
Sunday, Aug 28
Dance Team All Iowa Auditions (Aug 27th-29th)
Monday, Aug 29
Dance Team All Iowa Auditions (Aug 27th-29th)
6:00 p.m. G JVR VB GAME - Mutli-Team
Tuesday, Aug 30
5:00 p.m. B&G Varsity Cross Country - Southeast
Valley @ Webster City
5:30 p.m. G JVR/JV/V Volleyball GAME Southeast Valley @ GTRA
*Schedule is pulled from the SV website for your convenience*
www.southeastvalley.org
***Schedules are subject to change at anytime***

Daily Needs

A man was late for a job interview because he

couldnt find any place to park. As he circled the block
one more time, he cried out in desperation, Please God,
this interview is very important. If You will just provide
a parking space, Ill be on the front row of church every
Sunday. Just as he spoke those words, a space opened
right in front of him. oh, never mind, he said, I just
found one myself.
Perhaps this man exemplifies the extent of too many
of our prayer lives. But after all, some may say, the
Lords Prayer does tell us to pray for our daily needs.
Yet praying in this way can disappoint us when we realize we are confusing our needs and our wants. We can
get so wrapped up in praying for our wants that we begin
to see God as somebody we can use when the need arises
to get what we want. And that, my friends, is a terrible
misunderstanding of God.
Is God going to give us everything we ask for? Absolutely not! Loving parents dont give their children everything they see in a toy store, and likewise, God is not
some genie saying, your wish is my command. James
4:3 tells us, You ask and do not receive, because you ask
with wrong motives, so that you may spend it on your
pleasures. Next time you need to pray ask yourself is
what Im praying for a want or a need?

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24-Aug
25-Aug

26-Aug

28-Aug

29-Aug
30-Aug

31-Aug

Birthdays
Teri McGuire, Chris Wienhold
Marjorie Alliger, David Jensen
Brenda Schoeberlein, Mitch Vote
Donna Holm, Marilyn Johnson
Shane Warehime
Dakota Jaeschke, Jennifer Reutzel
Jeff Seil
Jackie Leith, Don Wolf
Linda Martin, Lisa McGuire
Doris Moeller
Tom Little

28-Aug
30-Aug
31-Aug

Anniversaries
Allen and Vicki Johnson.
Brett and Amy Vote.
Jerry and Shari Everhart;
Don and Ann Jacobson.

Down Memory Lane

August 24, 2016

B Y

Rafts and False Teeth. . .

Children seem to grow up so fast and such was
the case in our family. There came a time when the oldest married and started her own family. The oldest son
had joined the navy and the second son had also married.
This left us with the two youngest and they were growing
into adulthood all too fast. The tent had been put away
and the bicycles used less often. The school playground
and Sayers Park had lost their enticements; the vacant lot
was idle. Yeader Creek still meandered on its way and
Easter Lake had recently been created. The two younger
ones had had little interest in frogs and mud puppies and
turtles. We still had the blow up raft, a left-over from
those two oldest boys.

Now let me preface the rest of this tale by going
back a few years. When the two oldest were very little my
husband found himself needing partial upper dentures,
primarily the smiley teeth. I dont remember exactly
how it happened but there was a mishap and the dentures
broke necessitating replacement and the need to wait a
day or so for the new ones. He was vain and would not
go in public without them and thus took a day off work.
At that time I had accepted an offer to work a few days
for my former employer so Dad was the sitter. I received
a call from him saying that while making our bed he had
somehow hurt his thumb and thought it was sprained or
broken and I advised an ice pack. In telling me all this,
of course his tongue got into that front cavity and I
couldnt help but chuckle to which he replied, Darn it!
thumday youll have falth teeth and Ill laugh at you! I
replied that would be okay as it probably would be funny.
Now, back to the raft. It was a nice, fairly hot summer
weekend day and the four of us, Mom, Dad, youngest
son and daughter decided to take swim clothes and the
raft down to the fairly new Red Rock Lake. The beach
was not yet well established so a bit primitive, the lake
near shore shallow and silty. Dad and Sally had gone
down to the lake for a quick swim while Andy and I were
up a slope from the lake pumping up the raft. I didnt
swim so sometimes I sat in the raft and allowed the swimmers to tow me out a way while they swam. Suddenly we
saw Sally running toward us yelling, Andy, Andy come
quick. Come help us to hunt for Daddys teeth! It seems
he and Sally were playing and ducking under the water
and for some reason he was laughing as he dived and his
teeth floated right out of his mouth. All the diving the
three of them did yielded no results and apparently that
silty lake bottom near the shore had quickly swallowed
them. This time I restrained myself and with good reason. Teeth cost a lot more money by then. Once again he
didnt go out except to get fitted for new ones.

Flash forward a number of years --- Yes, there
came the time when I, too, required the need of a partial
plate and it was my smiley teeth. However, then they
were pulled and the new ones immediately put in. Flash
forward again -- One Sunday I was sitting in church next
to a couple friends in a pew close to the front. About the
middle of the service I swallowed and apparently my
tongue pressed forward on the teeth and wa-lah! The
smiley portion fell out in my hand. I made it through
church, having whispered to my friend and showing her
what happened.
At my request we went to Wendys where I could get a
baked potato and chili -- food to gum it. The problem
for me was I wasnt driving at the time as my right hand
and arm were still in a heavy plaster cast, the result of an
auto accident. I did, however, manage the next day to
get my car out of the garage and drive about half a mile
to a denture place. By that time Dad was no longer
around but I thought of that and if he had been would
have laughed with him. It was funny looking in the mirror at myself. What wasnt funny was the replacement
cost.

There was one more raft adventure I recall,
again at Red Rock and this time son number two and his
wife had gone too. Again, the raft was inflated and Mom
was towed out to the swimming area. They stayed close
by and I was enjoying floating and watching them when

S A R A

D O W N S

suddenly one side of the raft collapsed! Mom screamed

and immediately at least four people had me. That ended
our raft days on the lake. After that I waded and sunned
while the rest swam.

I hope this brought back some of your family
adventures.

Donald Potter, 73

Donald Russell Joe Potter, 73, of Otho, Iowa,
passed away onAugust 18, 2016at the Veterans Hospital Hospice in Des Moines, Iowa, after a short illness.

Services were held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 20, 2016, at Carson-Stapp Funeral Home in Dayton, Iowa. Visitation was from 9:00 a.m. until the time
of services. A Celebration of Life followed at Riverside
Tavern in Lehigh, Iowa. Interment will be at a later date.
For online obituaries and condolences please visit: HYPERLINK http://www.carsonstappfuneralhome.com
www.carsonstappfuneralhome.com

Gowrie Dog Park...

continued from front page...

from the city to do so.

Finally, a local student, wishing to earn Eagle
Scout credentials, approached the city council regarding a project he could do for the city. It was advised he
should look into the dog park project, and the scout appeared happy with the suggestion.

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Seniors need to be active to ensure

good health; listen to your body
Biking, swimming, dancing are good exercises. . .

As you get older, staying active is more important than ever. Research shows that regular exercise can
ward off silent strokes, prevent falls, manage incontinence, and even improve your memory.

One study, funded by the National Institute on
Aging and conducted by researchers at four universities,
found that moderate aerobic exercise increased the size of
the hippocampus (a part of the brain that plays a role in
memory) and improved spatial memory.

You may wonder, though, if you can keep up
the same pace you once did. Can you still ride a bike, run
some laps, and play a round of tennis? The answer can
be yes, if you make the appropriate adjustments to your
fitness routine.

Staying fit comes down to you and what youre
comfortable with, says Carol Ewing Garber, PhD, associate professor of movement sciences at Columbia University and a registered clinical exercise physiologist who
researches the role of exercise in senior health.

In general, seniors should continue to do what
theyve always enjoyed doing, Ewing Garber says. Really, the caveat is that there may need to be some modifications. If it feels comfortable to you, theres no reason to
change. But if you start to feel insecure, it might be time
for a change.
Adapting Your Fitness Activities

Senior health experts say that a sedentary lifestyle can rob seniors of much of their health and enjoyment of life. Still, many older adults might be concerned
about the safety of activities like bicycling, jogging,
swimming, dancing, or tennis. The following health tips
can help ease those concerns:

Pay attention to your body. Exercise at a level
where you feel like youre working a bit, but it shouldnt
feel extremely hard, Ewing Garber says.

Pay attention to your surroundings. The hard
part as people are getting older is they dont notice that
they dont see as well, react as quickly, or have the same
balance, says Ewing Garber.

Warm up and cool down before exercise. Its
important that seniors warm up to help prepare the body
for the workout to come, and they should also bring down
their heart rate during a cool-down phase at the end of an
exercise session.

Drink plenty of fluids. Dont forget your fluids
even when you may not feel thirsty. Staying hydrated
is always important, but especially on hot days.

Watch out for the weather. Seniors can be more
vulnerable than others to extreme cold or heat. Be sure to
dress appropriately, and move inside to exercise when the
weather isnt cooperating.

Use the proper equipment. Wear a helmet when
bicycling and comfortable
shoes when running, for
example. The right equipment can keep you safe
and prevent injury.

Be prepared to
change activities if you
need to. Runners may develop knee problems and
have to switch to another
sport, warns Ewing Garber, acknowledging that
can be pretty traumatic
for some people. But if
you can find something
else you like quickly, you
wont lose your fitness
level.

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Breastfeeding Month
Many Health Benefits. . .

Stewart Memorial Community Hospital is celebrating August as National Breastfeeding Month. Breastfeeding your baby has many benefits for both mom and
baby. In addition to giving baby the nutrition needed to
protect from illness and encourage growth, breastfeeding
helps mom lose the baby weight, strengthens her bones,
and reduces ovarian and breast cancer.

The physical closeness during nursing helps form
the emotional bond that is important for their relationship
and psychological growth. Lactation specialists at Stewart
Memorial Community Hospital educate families about the
benefits of breastfeeding babies. In addition, they provide
a a support system that is necessary for everyone to be successful by encouraging the mom and family.

At SMCH the lactation specialists meet with each
new mom to teach how to feed baby, demonstrate how to
hold baby, how to operate breast pumps, how to store the
milk, and answer any questions They help women experiencing breastfeeding problems, such as latching difficulties, painful nursing, and low milk production. A lactation
consultant also helps babies who arent gaining enough
weight.

For more information about breastfeeding and to
ask questions, call 712-464-4203.

Yoga, stretching, strength

training, aerobics all
good exercises for seniors

To stay fit in your senior years, focus on these
three types of exercises:

Flexibility exercises. The very easiest exercises
are stretching and flexing, and they tend to become more
important as people get older, Ewing Garber says. [Seniors] tend to have range of motion problems in their joints.
These exercises maintain the ability to get around and enjoy
your life.

Practices such as yoga or Pilates can improve flexibility; many gyms also offer stretching exercise programs
designed for seniors. Try to stretch every single day. If you
have problems with balance, be sure to do your stretching
while sitting or lying down.

Strength exercises. The next easiest may be
strength exercises, Ewing Garber says. Strong muscles
are very important to daily living, whether youre getting
out of a chair or carrying groceries. Strength training can
reduce the rate at which your bones become weaker. If you
have a little more muscle around the bone and you fall, it
could help prevent a fracture.

Try to perform strength exercises on all of your

Health and Fitness continued on page 9....

THE GOWRIE NEWS

Tomorrow's Leaders

Pictured from L to R are, Spencer, seven, and Claire, four, children of Dale and Darci Peterson;
Bristol, 14 months, daughter of Ben and Brooke Beschorner; Landon, six, Griffin, four, Kyler, two, and Millie,
2 months, children of Brett and Amy Vote.

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-15th in their inaugural trip to the state meet. The Jaguars
nlost a group of seniors that includes four athletes that will
hbe going on to run either cross country and or track and
field this year at the collegiate level.
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Senior Spencer Warehime and junior Patrick
Breitsprecher return to the lead the boys roster. Both
Warehime and Breitsprecher were members of the past
two state qualifying and TLC conference champion
teams of the past two seasons. Warehime is also a two
time state individual qualifier and Patrick was a first time
individual state qualifier last season. They will be joined
by senior Todd Hamilton and sophomore Nathan Montgomery who ran varsity last year for the Jaguars on the
econference title team and state qualifying team.

Returning this year and looking to contend for
svarsity spots for Southeast Valley are seniors Lucas Ponetius, Jordan Lane and Aaron True and sophomores Ben
-Carlson, Dalton Dencklau, Ben Sebring, Isaiah Gibbs,
.and Dillon Sytsma. Newcomers to the team this year are
yjunior Kyle Baird, sophomore Blane Martens and freshmen Parker Johnson, AJ Smith, Lincoln Miller and Jared
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On the girls side, sophomore Alli True is the top
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rChelsea Grossnickle. Newcomers to the team are sophoSV Cross Country continued on page 11...

Coach Travis Nuss and team prepare for upcoming season...

August 24, 2016

Thursday, Aug 25

August 24, 2016

THE GOWRIE NEWS

Catfish hitting good

on Des Moines River

Catfishing is good on Central Iowa rivers including the Des Moines River which runs through Lehigh.
White bass fishing on the reservoirs is fair to good. For
information on Central Iowa lakes and rivers, contact
Andy Otting or Ben Dodd at 515-432-2823

CHURCH

Worship Schedule

HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN, FARNHAMVILLE

8:30 a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. Worship
FIRST UNITED CHURCH, FARNHAMVILLE
9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship, Fellowhip Coffee Following
OUR SAVIOUR'S LUTHERAN, CALLENDER
9:15 a.m. Sunday Worhip
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, GOWRIE
9:30 a.m. Worship
ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH, GOWRIE
9:30 a.m. Worship
FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH, HARCOURT
10:30 a.m. Worship; 9:30 a.m. Fellowhip
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8:30 a.m. Worship; 9:40 a.m. Sunday School
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, HARCOURT
9:00 a.m. Worship
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, SOMERS
10:30 a.m. Worship
FULTON LUTHERAN CHURCH, ROELYN
9:15 a.m. Worship
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10:00 a.m. Worship; 11:00 a.m. Sunday School

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Friday, August 26 the Church office will be
closed. Quilters will meet at 1 p.m.

Sunday, August 28 Worship will meet at 9:30
a.m. Laity Workship will begin at 2 p.m.

Tuesday, August 30 Quilters will meet at 1 p.m.

Wednesday, August 31 Prayer group will meet
at 6 p.m.

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The local/area meeting will be Friday, Sept.
2, at 8:30 a.m. at the Boxholm location, 29 Beech St.,
Boxholm.

A complete schedule of meetings can be found
online at www.landuscooperative.com or by calling a
Landus Cooperative office.

Were very aware of customer expectations
and have been working hard to integrate all the processes
possible pre-harvest. Our opportunity to serve customers
this time of year is our physical plants, explained Roger
Fray, the cooperatives chief commodity marketing officer. We know we have to be able to turn and burn to
get their trucks back to the field and keep their combines
moving.

The company is expecting to see new crop
soybeans, and potentially some new crop corn, coming
across location scales by mid-September.

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made at Boxholm location
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Landus Cooperative added 1.8 million bushels
of storage, receiving and drying capacity for harvest in
2016.

More than $8 Million was invested at Boxholm,
Early, and Woodward, Iowa locations.

A new 700,000 bushel upright, steel bin and upgraded conveyor equipment rated at 20,000 bushels per
hour were complete earlier this summer at the Boxholm
location. The local investment was $2.5 million.

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The Dayton Community Club bought $200.00
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Diamond Vogel Paint Center from Fort Dodge,
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THE GOWRIE NEWS

Terrific Tractors and Trucks Zoom

into the Iowa State Fair
Bill Vote, Farnhamville Wins Open Class, Pro Stock...

Mini tractor and truck pulling enthusiasts from
across the Midwest gathered at the Iowa State Fair on
Sunday for the 2016 Micro-Mini Tractor and Truck Pull
contest.

The Micro-mini tractors and trucks originate
from an Ertl-type tractor or Tonka-style truck, fitted with
a model airplane or remote control engine. The tractor or
truck is also equipped with a driveline and special pulling
tires.
Complete results below:

Open - 1) Bill Vote, Farnhamville, 2) Terry
Corey, Waverly, Neb, 3) Ross McDrew, Emerson.

Five Pound Pro Stock - 1) Bill Vote, Farn-

Young Gowrie man,

children involved
in Saturday crash
One person dies. . .

A young Gowrie man, Tanner Van Every, 24,
was westbound on 300th Street early Saturday night and
collided with a vehicle driven by a West Des Moines
man at the intersection of 169.

Brett Neal, 23, West Des Moines, was southbound on 169 and was pronounced dead at the accident
scene.

Van Every and his three children had minor injuries and were released from Trinity Hospital.

According to the State Patrol, Van Every drove
his car through a stop sign. No charges were filed as of
yet and the State Patrol is investigating.

The crash occurred at about 6:15 p.m.

Ambulances and fire departments from Gowrie,
Harcourt and Callender arrived on the scene, along with
United Point Regional Medical Center (Trinity) which
also sent a helicopter.

Tanner Van Every was driving a 2005 Chevy
Colorado and Neal was driving 2007 Buick. Both drivers were using seat belts.

The Van Every family isnt well known in
the community. This young family could use support
right now and it is important to have any person or
group offering support and encouragement to this
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continued from page 8....

major muscle groups at least twice a week for 30-minute
sessions, but dont exercise the same sets of muscles on
back-to-back days. Start with lighter weights, and then
move up as you gain in strength. And be sure to pay attention to your form to avoid injury. Especially when starting
out, have an instructor spot you.

Aerobic exercises. Getting your heart rate up can
benefit your entire body and make it easier for you to walk
or perform just about any everyday activity. You should try
to perform at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise nearly every day of the week.

The main concern would be if individuals have
problems with balance, Ewing Garber says. For example,
they might want to switch to a treadmill versus walking
outside. This modification can make the exercise safer.

Getting older shouldnt mean surrendering to a
sedentary lifestyle. Staying fit should remain a part of your
daily routine.

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August 24, 2016

THE GOWRIE NEWS

WEBSTER CO.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Regular Meeting
August 9, 2016

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

Moved by Leffler, seconded by Fletcher to approve minutes of the
August 2, 2016 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Leffler to receive and place on file
Drainage Repairs for D.D.#2. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Leffler, seconded by Fletcher to approve hiring and
employment of Wyatt Opperman, Part-time Correctional Officer, effective
August 8, 2016 at the rate of $15.16 per hour per recommendation of
Steve Elifrits, Jail Administrator. Motion carried unanimously.
The following proposals were received for Webster County
Courthouse Tuckpointing Project:
Andrew Tuckpointing - $39,073.00 + $4,850.00 Chimney =
$43,923.00

Karr Tuckpointing - $109,764.00 + $1,382.00 Chimney = $111,146.00

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Leffler to accept the low proposal
submitted by Andrew Tuckpointing in the total amount of $43,923.00
for Webster County Courthouse Tuckpointing Project. Motion carried
unanimously.

Moved by Leffler, seconded by Fletcher to approve and authorize
transfer from Rural Basic Services to Secondary Road Fund in the amount
of $14,584.00 for planning and zoning services provided by Engineers
department in the interim. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Leffler to receive and place on
file 6-month pay increase to $20.45 per hour for Tom Walsh, Class A
Equipment Operator, effective September 1, 2016 and payroll dated
September 16, 2016. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Leffler, seconded by Fletcher to approve and authorize
Chair to sign utility permit from Midland Power Cooperative to install
approximately 1600 feet of overhead electric line along west side of
Madison Avenue and approximately 50 feet of underground service to new
valve station in Section 19, Township 86 North, Range 28 West, Dayton
Township. (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 Prairie Energy Cooperative to replace
overhead electric poles along north side of 180th Street in Sections 15 and
16 and along east side of Union Avenue in Section 9, all within Township
89 North, Range 27 West, Colfax Township. (Copy on file in Engineers
office). Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Leffler, seconded by Fletcher to allow claims. Motion
carried unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Leffler to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried unanimously.
s/Carol Messerly
Webster County Auditor

s/Mark Campbell
Chairman, Board of Supervisors
Regular Meeting
August 16, 2016

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 Dencklau, seconded by Leffler to approve minutes of the
August 9, 2016 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Leffler, seconded by Singer to receive and place on file
Drainage Repairs for DD# 159. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to approve hiring and
employment of Kristina Swanson, Typist Advanced, effective August
8, 2016 at the rate of $13.20 per hour per recommendation of Jessica
Wernimont, Child Support Recovery Unit Supervisor. Motion carried
unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Dencklau to approve hiring and
employment of Dale Johnson, Part-time Correctional Officer, effective
August 19, 2016 at the rate of $15.16 per hour per recommendation of
Steve Elifrits, Jail Administrator. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Leffler to receive and place on
file Manure Management Plan Updates for Gross Site in Section 15,
Lost Grove Township and Traviss Site in Section 29, Marion Township,
Hamilton County. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Leffler, seconded by Singer to approve hiring of Kesterson
Appraisal Company to appraise the following properties: 24941 306th
Street, Burnside; 814 Margaret Avenue, Callender; 335 DeWitt Street, Fort
Dodge; 1438 South 21st Street, Fort Dodge; 701 Walnut Street, Gowrie;
2096 240th Street, Fort Dodge; and 815 4th Street, Gowrie. (Total fee for
all properties will be $8,750.00). Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to approve and authorize
Chair to sign utility permit from Iowa Department of Natural Resources for
their contractor, Graff Excavating, from Toledo, Iowa, to construct sanitary
sewer line along P59 (Quail Avenue) from Midway Boulevard to Gypsum
City OHV Campground in accordance with Project Plans #16-02-94-01.
Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Dencklau to approve and authorize
Chair to sign utility permit from Lehigh Valley Telephone to bore their fiber
cable from 2957 Paragon Avenue to new hog facility at 2936 Paragon
Avenue in Section 10, Township 87 North, Range 28 West, Burnside
Township. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Leffler to set August 22, 2016 from
10:00a.m. 12:00p.m. as the time and date for insurance agent interviews.
Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried unanimously.
s/Doreen Pliner
Webster County Clerk

s/Mark Campbell
Chairman, Board of Supervisors

Webster County Claims Register Report for 08-09-2016

A & D TECHNICAL SUPPLY CO INC., EQUIPMENT
37.87
A PLUS AUTO GLASS
WINSHIELD REPAIR
187.25
ABC LEGAL SERVICES INC
SERVE PAPERS
170.00
ABC PEST CONTROL INC
PEST CONTROL
62.00
ACCESS SYSTEMS
CONTRACTS
6,750.00
ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING
COPIER LEASE
907.77
ADVANCED SYSTEMS INC
OFFICE SUPPLIES
38.95
ALBRIGHT, BETH
CELL PHONE
25.00
ALLIANCE CONNECT LLC
PHONE SERVICE
2,655.96
ALLSCRIPTS
SUBSCRIPTION 46.69
ANDERSON STATION INC
FUEL
147.44
ANDERSON, KATHERINE
MILEAGE
289.59
ANDERSON, MINDY
CELL PHONE
25.00
ANGSTROM, BRENDA
CONFERENCE
148.96
AUDUBON COUNTY SHERIFF SERVICE FEES
24.04
BADGER LIBRARY
1ST LIBRARY PAYMENT
2,473.13
BANKERS TRUST CO
INITIAL FEE-BONDS
250.00
BEMRICH ELECTRICAL INC
SERVICE
599.85
BIRDSELL, TAMARA
MILEAGE
100.95
BLACK HILLS ENERGY
UTILITIES
30.87
BRIGGS CORPORATION
SUPPLIES
105.59
BURGOS-LOZADA, JOSE
INTERPRETER FEES
160.00
CALHOUN COUNTY ECA
LIGHTING
9.75
CALHOUN COUNTY SHERIFF SERVE PAPERS
52.60
CALHOUN-BURNS & ASSOCIATES INC
SERVICES
63,969.71
CALLENDER, CITY OF
UTILITIES
114.23
CARETRUST PUBLICATIONS LLC, RENEWAL
249.00
CASEY'S GENERAL STORES INC., FUEL
2,971.17
CENTER FOR DISEASE DETECTION, TEST FEE
81.50
CENTRAL IA JUVENILE DET CENTER, DETENTION SERVICES 8,029.00
CENTRAL IOWA BUILDING SUPPLY I, SHED SUPPLIES
32.28
CENTURY LINK
MONTHLY SERVICE
738.23
CHEROKEE COUNTY SHERIFF SERVICE FEES
19.50
CHIEF SUPPLY CORP
SUPPLIES
172.05
CLARE LIBRARY
1ST LIBRARY PAYMENT
2,182.18
COCHRANE, TONI ZEHR
SALARY
3,103.75
COLE, DR DAN, MEDICAL EXAMINER EXPENSE
1,050.00
COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER VOUCHER PROGRAM
20.00
COMPART, MARC
WELL PLUGGING
500.00
CONVERGINT TECHNOLOGIES ACCESS CARDS
294.68
CRIMMINS LAW FIRM
LEGAL FEES
1,076.25
DALLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVIC, SERVICES
118.47
DANIEL TIRE COMPANY
SERVICES
1,570.31
DAYTON LEADER, PUBLISH BOARD PROCEEDINGS
880.92
DAYTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
1ST LIBRARY PAYMENT
2,764.09
DAYTON, TOWN OF
UTILITIES
69.01
DE LAGE LANDEN
COPIER LEASE
314.75
DEARBORN NATIONAL
LIFE INSURANCE
535.04
DICKINSON MACKAMAN TYLER & HAG, LEGAL FEES
6,741.00

DOUBLE M SIGNS
PARTS
66.00
DOUGHTY AUTO INC
SERVICE
427.27
DUNCOMBE LIBRARY
1ST LIBRARY PAYMENT
2,545.87
ELDORA PHARMACY
PRESCRIPTIONS
724.16
ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
SERVICES
19,294.05
FASTENAL COMPANY
STOCK
464.70
FETROW REPORTING INC
DEPOSITIONS
131.10
FORT DODGE HOUSING AGENCY, RENT PAYMENTS
74.00
FORT DODGE PUBLIC LIBRARY 1ST LIBRARY PAYMENT 16,111.74
FORT DODGE WATER DEPT
WATER
252.80
FREEMAN, SUSAN
WAGES
2,141.40
FRONTIER PHONE 1,142.09
FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS 911 CIRCUITS
379.19
GAILLARD, TOM
PHONE
15.00
GALLS LLC
BOOTS
119.89
GARGANO, MARK, MEDICAL EXAMINER EXPENSE
500.00
GEHLHAUSEN, DAWN
MILEAGE
150.43
GOLDFIELD COMM SERVICES CORP., INTERNET CHARGES 39.95
GOVCONNECTION INC
EQUIPMENT
958.08
GOVERNMENT JOBS.COM INC., SOFTWARE LICENSE RENEWAL 3,924.00
GOWRIE MUNICIPAL UTILITIES UTILITLES
138.57
GOWRIE NEWS, PUBLISH BOARD PROCEEDINGS
484.21
GOWRIE PUBLIC LIBRARY
1ST LIBRARY PAYMENT
2,691.35
GRAY SANITATION
GARBAGE
44.00
GRELL, MELISSA
MILEAGE
86.74
GROUP SERVICES INC
PREMIUM
2,864.25
HALFWASSEN, ANGIE
PHONE
60.55
HAMILTON COUNTY SHERIFF SERVICE FEES
61.00
HAMMOND, NANCY
DENTAL SERVICES
124.86
HANCOCK COUNTY SHERIFF SERVE PAPERS
36.50
HANNA, LAURA
MILEAGE
283.71
HARCOURT COMMUNITY LIBRARY, 1ST LIBRARY PAYMENT 2,327.66
HEITRITTER, TRACEY
SERVICES
1,717.32
HEPP, BLAINE
CONTRACTED WAGES
2,654.31
HERITAGE LIBRARY
1ST LIBRARY PAYMENT
2,545.87
HISTORIC BRUCE FUNERAL HOME

MEDICAL EXAMINER EXPENSE 600.00
HIWAY TRUCK EQUIP CO
EQUIPMENT
57,442.00
HOWELL, JULIE A
MILEAGE
133.77
HY VEE
SUPPLIES
150.00
IDOT
FENCE 3,751.32
INFO DOG SECURITY LLC
SHREDDING
35.00
IOWA DEPT OF AG & LAND STEWARD, INSPECTIONS
45.24
IOWA LEAD SAFETY TRAINING COURSE
1,250.00
IOWA PRISON INDUSTRIES
SIGNS
187.11
IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, UNEMPLOYMENT
3,328.16
JIFI PRINT INC
SUPPLIES
557.70
JOHNSON LAW FIRM
LEGAL FEES
168.75
JOSTEN, KATHLEEN A
CELL PHONE
25.00
KAMMERER, BROOKE
MILEAGE
116.62
KAVANAUGH, LINDSAY
MILEAGE
62.24
KEMNA AUTO OF FORT DODGE SERVICE
259.00
KRAFT, STACY
MILEAGE
172.98
LAVISTA APARTMENTS
RENT PAYMENTS
516.00
LEHIGH LIBRARY
1ST LIBRARY PAYMENT
2,727.72
LEHIGH VALLEY COOP TELE
UTILITIES
180.78
LEHIGH, CITY OF
UTILITIES
255.22
LINCOLN, JANEL
SALARY
545.10
MAIL SERVICES LLC
RENEWALS
1,201.13
MARCO INC
COPIER LEASE
218.81
MARCO TECHNOLOGIES LLC CONTRACT
59.66
MATHESON TRI-GAS INC
SUPPLIES
122.83
MATT'S TIRE SERVICE INC
TIRE REPAIR
57.00
MCGILL, ANDREW L
SCHOOL OF INSTRUCTION 128.40
MECHANICAL WATCH SUPPLY CLOCK REPAIR
6,560.00
MEDIACOM CABLE 184.43
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES INC
SUPPLIES
454.41
MENARDS - FORT DODGE
SUPPLIES
192.96
METAL CULVERTS INC
CULVERT MATERIALS
17,396.40
MID COUNTRY MACHINERY INC SHED SUPPLIES
123.20
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY
SIRENS
1,020.82
MIDWEST FENCE & GATE CO REPAIRS
651.23
MIDWEST WHEEL CO
PARTS & STOCK
2,085.35
MILLER, JODY
TRANSCRIPTS
37.00
MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE INC.,

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 29,000.00
NAPA AUTO SUPPLY
PARTS & STOCK
132.55
NEBRASKA SALT & GRAIN COMPANY, WINTER SALT
23,474.88
NEW CO-OP INC
SUPPLIES
51.55
NICHOLS, TRICIA
MILEAGE
199.44
NORTHERN LIGHT DISTRIBUTING, BAGS
41.90
OFFICE ELEMENTS
OFFICE SUPPLIES
771.67
O'HALLORAN INTERNATIONAL INC., EQUIPMENT
103,846.76
OLSON, STACI, MEDICAL EXAMINER EXPENSE
150.00
O'REILLY AUTO PARTS
STOCK & PARTS
1,388.78
PALO ALTO COUNTY SHERIFF SERVICE FEES
18.24
PETERMAN, JENNIFER
MILEAGE
16.66
PETTY CASH SHERIFF
POSTAGE
29.25
PETTY CASH-PUBLIC HEALTH SUPPLIES
115.72
PFIZER INC
VACCINES
1,031.00
PHILLIPS, MICHELLE M
TRANSCRIPT
49.50
POLK COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE, SERVE PAPERS
22.56
PRECISION MACHINE & WELDING, SUPPLIES
84.17
PRESCOTT, KARI
MILEAGE
394.94
PRINSCO INC
CULVERT MATERIALS
859.06
PROSHIELD FIRE PROTECTION INSPECTIONS
82.99
RAVE WIRELESS INC
ANNUAL LICENSE
8,200.00
RAY, WESLEY
MILEAGE
105.84
RESERVE ACCOUNT
POSTAGE
3,000.00
RIAL, KRISTINE L
MILEAGE/PARKING
182.42
ROGER'S TIRE SERVICE
TIRES & TIRE REPAIR
7,096.30
ROSADO, LEANN, MILEAGE/TRAVEL EXPENSES
242.55
ROYAL PROPERTIES LLC
RENT
1,400.00
RYAN DIAGNOSTICS INC
LEAD CARE TEST KIT
2,115.00
SAXTON, JAMIE
MILEAGE
49.00
SCHOON, KAREN L
CELL PHONE
50.00
SCHRAUTH, STEPHANIE
MILEAGE
195.02
SCOTT COUNTY SHERIFF
SERVICE FEES
17.66
SHEDA, JENNIFER
MILEAGE
82.82
SHIMKAT MOTOR COMPANY
SERVICES
273.50
SIBBITT, DANI
MILEAGE
69.59
SIGN-UP LTD
SIGNS
20.80
SKOGLUND AUTO & POWER INC., OIL CHANGE
40.00
SMITH MEDICAL PARTNERS
VACCINES
76.50
SPARKLE CAR WASH
CAR WASH TOKENS
100.00
SPRECHER, MEGAN
MILEAGE
52.20
STOREY KENWORTHY/MATT PARROTT, OFFICE SUPPLIES 627.59
STRATFORD GRAVEL INC
CONTRACT HAULING
14,498.66
STRATFORD LIBRARY
1ST LIBRARY PAYMENT
124.72
STRUECKER, DALE
MILEAGE
16.66
TIFCO INDUSTRIES
SHOP SUPPLIES
219.95
TRUCK COUNTRY OF IOWA
PARTS & STOCK
2,013.54
TURNKEY CORRECTIONS
COPIER LEASE
100.00
UBBEN, COURTNEY
MILEAGE
120.06
UNITYPOINT AT HOME FT DODGE, SUPPLIES
136.07
UTLEY, LACEY
MILEAGE
82.32
VERIZON WIRELESS
SERVICE
1,026.01
W & H COOP OIL COMPANY
FUEL
23,561.68
WALMART COMMUNITY
SUPPLIES
118.81
WALTERS SANITARY SERVICE INC., GARBAGE SERVICE
164.25
WEBSTER CALHOUN COOP TELE, TELEPHONE
117.62
WEBSTER CO TELECOMMUNICA, E911
1,086.50
WEBSTER COUNTY AGR ASSN 1ST QUARTER PAYMENT 5,500.00
WEBSTER COUNTY SHERIFF SERVE PAPERS
575.46
WEBSTER COUNTY TREASURER, DRAINAGE ASSESSMENT 8,535.44
WEINER, BELINDA
MILEAGE
127.20
WELLMARK INC - FLEXIBLE BENEFI, ADMINISTRATION FEES 252.00
WELLS FARGO REMITANCE CENTER, OFFICE SUPPLIES
53.82
WEX BANK
FUEL
479.28
WINNEBAGO COUNTY SHERIFF SERVE PAPERS
33.36
WOOLSTOCK MUTUAL TELEPHONE

COMPUTER SERVICES/INTERNET 159.85
WRIGHT'S LIGHTS LKC
EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES 456.38
WUEBKER, JENNIFER
MILEAGE
67.14
YOUTH EMERGENCY SERVICES & SHE. SHELTER SERVICES 1,306.20

CITY OF GOWRIE
REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING COUNCIL
MEETING AUGUST 15, 2016

Regular Gowrie City Council meeting was held at 6:45 p.m. on
August 15, 2016 at the Gowrie Community/Civic Center with Mayor Gayle
Redman in the chair and the following Council members answering roll
call: Streit, Harrison, Jackson, Petersen, and Willardson.

Harrison moved the minutes of the previous meeting be approved,
second by Streit. Motion carried-unanimous.

Petersen moved to approve agenda, second by Willardson. Motion
carried-unanimous.

GDC report was given by Kevin Black. Discussion was held and it
was the consensus of the council that they woud be open to hiring an
architect to form a plan for the commercial district.

Police report was given by Patrick Monaghan. Ordinance violations
have been sent out, and others will be posted. Tracking system has been
installed in new police vehicle, both police vehicles will have cages. He is
still having issues with curfew, and will be sending out a public notice for
this issue. The issue with lawn care will be enforced the following week.
Utilities report was given by Chuck Angstrom. Replacement of poles have
been done, and the pool will be drained after the closing of the pool which
will be August 21, 2016.

Library report was given by Jill Viles. The new desk should be in place
next month.
PUBLIC HEARING

The City Council of Gowrie, Iowa, met on August 15, 2016 at 7
oclock p.m., at the Gowrie Community/Civic Center, in Gowrie, Iowa, for
the purpose of conducting a public hearing on the designation of an urban
renewal area and on a proposed urban renewal plan and project.

The City Council investigated and found that notice of the intention
of the City Council to conduct a public hearing on the designation of the
Gowrie Urban Renewal Area and on an urban renewal plan and project
for the Area had been published according to law and as directed by the
Council and that this is the time and place at which the Board shall receive
oral or written objections from any resident or property owner of the City.
All written objections, statements, and evidence heretofore filed were
reported to the City Council, and all oral objections, statements, and all
other exhibits presented were considered.

Council Member Willardson moved the adoption of a resolution
entitled A resolution to declare necessity and establish an urban renewal
area, pursuant to Section 403.4 of the Code of Iowa and approve urban
renewal plan and project for the Gowrie Urban Renewal Area, seconded
by Council Member Petersen. After due consideration, the Mayor put the
question on the motion and the roll being called, the following named
members of the Council voted: Ayes: Streit, Harrison, Jackson, Petersen,
Willardson

Council Member Gayle Redman introduced an ordinance entitled
Ordinance No.232. An Ordinance providing for the division of taxes
levied on taxable property in the Gowrie Urban Renewal Area, pursuant to
Section403.19 of the Code of Iowa.

It was moved by Council Member Petersen and seconded by Council
Member Harrison that the ordinance be adopted. The Mayor put the
question on the motion and the roll being called, the following named
Council Members voted: Ayes: Streit, Harrison, Jackson, Petersen,
Willardson

Whereupon, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried and declared
that said ordinance had been given its initial consideration.

It was moved by Council Member Petersen and seconded by
Council Member Harrison that the statutory rule requiring an ordinance
to be considered and voted on for passage at two City Council meetings
prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended.
The Mayor put the question on the motion and the roll being called, the
following named Council Members voted: Ayes: Streit, Harrison, Jackson,
Petersen, Willardson

Whereupon, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
It was moved by Council Member Petersen and seconded by Council
Member Harrison that the ordinance entitled Ordinance No. 232. An
Ordinance providing for the division of taxes levied on taxable property
in the Gowrie Urban Renewal Area, pursuant to Section403.19 of the
Code of Iowa, now be put upon its final consideration and adoption.
The Mayor put the question on the motion, and the roll being called, the
following named Council Members voted: Ayes: Streit, Harrison, Jackson,
Petersen, Willardson

There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was
upon motion adjourned at 7:16 p.m.

Motion: Moved by Harrison, second by Willardson to approve
Financial Street Report. Roll call: unanimous.

Motion: Moved by Willardson, second by Harrison to approve
Jamboree Tobacco Permit. Motion carried-4 ayes with Petersen abstaining
due to conflict of interest.

Motion: Moved by Petersen, second by Harrison approving the public
measure wording for library trustees to be on Novembers ballot. Motion
carried-unanimous.

Discussion was had on the Building Permit Policy. Changes to
previous ordinance will need to be made.

Discussion on Mulligans extra pest control was had. The council
agreed no motion is needed, and that it is the responsibility of leaser to
pay for the extra pest control.

Richard Johnson approach the council on the issue of curb and
sidewalk compliance. He mentioned again about the ADA Compliance
Rules. The council will follow up on the Church and Market Street, and
check into the curb and gutters on 1111-1st, which needs repairs.

Motion: Moved by Willardson, second by Harrison to accept Walter
Wardells sealed bid for $1400.00 for the 2004 Impala. Motion carriedunanimous.

Discussion on a golf cart ordinance was had. The council decided to
follow state ordinance, and will check into adding to the ordinance at a later
date.

Motion: Moved by Petersen, second by Jackson to approve blocking
off Cottonwood Street on August 28th, 2016 for Leann Gillespie gathering.
Discussion on dog park was had. Council decided they needed more
details.

Public comments: Isaiah Gibbs came to ask the council if there was
anything he can do for the city to help with the advancement for him to
become a Boy Scout Eagle.

Willardson moved to approve the paying of August bills, second by
Harrison. Motion carried-unanimous.

Adjourning of the meeting at 7:58 p.m. moved by Harrison, second by
Jackson. Motion carried-unanimous.

ACCO
POOL-CHEMICALS 2,161.60
ARAMARK
CONG MEALS-SUPPLIES
370.59
CASEY'S
CITY-MOWER FUEL
109.43
ELECTRICAL MATERIALS
PARK-LIGHTS
1,328.60
GOWRIE MUNICIPAL UTILITIE UTILITIES
4,294.46
GOWRIE NEWS
CITY-PUBLICATION
156.56
JAMBOREE
POOL-FOOD & SUPPLIES
607.81
MENARDS
CITY/PARK-SUPPLIES 246.67
MIDLAND POWER
SECURITY LIGHT
169.46
NORTH CENTRAL SOLID WASTE, CITY-LANDFILL
106.50
STAR ENERGY
GOLF/CITY/POLICE-FUEL 1,048.96
WEBSTER CALHOUN
TELEPHONE SERVICES
565.43
EFTPS
FED/FICA TAX
4,745.65
IPERS
IPERS 1,830.45
STATE W/H
STATE TAX
3.00
LEAF
CITY-COPIER INSURANCE
72.04
ADVANCED SYSTEMS-DALLAS LIB-COPIER INSURANCE
65.66
BAKER & TAYLOR
LIB-BOOKS
231.28
CENTER POINT LARGE PRINT LIB-BOOKS
43.14
THE PENWORTHY COMPANY LIB-BOOKS
89.88
BLUE RIBBON PELHAMS, CITY/CONG MEALS-WATER SOFTNER42.75
ANDERSON ERICKSON DAIRY CONG MEALS-FOOD
139.45
CENTRAL IOWA DISTRIBUTING POOL-SUPPLIES
108.20
ROPER REPAIR
COMM CNTR-REPAIR TO A.C. 73.58
SOUTHWEST WEB AMBULANCE, 2016-2017 PAYMENT
5,012.38
GOWRIE CEMETERY, 2016-2017 CEMETARY PAYMENT
2,878.00
FELD FIRE, COMM CNTR-HOOD INSPECTION
150.00
JEFF STUTZENBERG, CITY-SUPPLY REIMBURSEMENT
13.26
ADVANCED SYSTEMS-WATERLOO, LIB-COPIER
43.15
WILLISON CONCRETE, CITY-ELM & MARKET STREET WORK6,274.00
SOUTHEAST VALLEY SCHOOL LIB-COPIER PAPER CASE
31.58
INLINE SERVICE LLC
CITY-DUMP TRUCK PARTS 112.05
JIFI PRINT
CITY-GARBAGE TAGS
33.85
US FOODS, CONG MEALS-FOOD & SUPPLIES
1,310.42
JEFF'S JONS, PARK/GOLF-PORTABLE TOILETS
400.00
MINDY SWIETER, POOL-REIMBURSEMENT FOR BANDS
117.80
IOWA LEAGUE OF CITIES
CITY-MEETING FOR MAYOR 255.00
VISA , POL/CITY/LIB/GOLF-SUPPLIES
486.14
IOWA WORKFORCE, GOLF-UNEMPLOYMENT PYMT
707.38
PATRICK MONAGHAN
POLICE-KEYS
18.67
MACKE MOTORS
CITY/POLICE-SERVICE
140.12
OVERDRIVE, LIB-E-BOOK SUB. CONTENT FEE
335.33
DON'S PEST CONTROL
CITY BUILDING TREATMENTS135.00
BIANCHI HEATING & COOLING COMM CNTR-REPAIR TO A.C.396.63
CORNWELL,FRIDERS,MAHER, CITY-2015 AUDIT
4,600.00
PETTY CASH, LIBRARY-REPLENISH PETTY CASH
195.97
HAWKINS, INC
POOL-CHEMICALS
422.99
TAYLOR, TAMMY
COMM CENTER CLEANING 200.00
US CELLULAR
POLICE/CITY-CELL PHONE 122.99
GOWRIE FIRE BOARD AGENCY 2016-2017 PAYMENT
42,925.00
JOHNSON LAWFIRM
CITY-LIB ORDINANCE
350.00
MMIT BUSINESS SOLUTIONS CITY-COPIER
26.06
NEW WAY FORD, POLICE-VEHICLE PURCHASE
29,843.00
SECURITY SAVINGS BANK, POOL-LINQ.ESTATE INTO CD 200,000.00
CUTTING EDGE
POLICE-CAR GRAPHICS
375.00
KARISSA HEISTERMAN
POOL-CERFIFICATION
150.00
ANNA HANSON
POOL-CERTIFICATION
150.00

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HANNA VAUGHN
POOL-CERTIFICATION
150.00
IOWA SMALL ENGINE
CITY/PARK-TORO MOWER 1,000.00
MOTION PICTURE LICENSING LIB-LICENSE RENEWAL
124.24
STATE LIBRARY OF IOWA, LIB-DATABASE SUBSCRIP FEE
134.85
PRINCIPAL LIFE GROUP
CITY-LIFE INSURANCE
84.72
TIME
LIB-MAGAZINE 24.95
WRIGHT'S LIGHTS LLC, POLICE-LIGHTS FOR NEW CAR
798.45
JOHN GARRETSON, POLICE-RADIO FOR POLICE CAR
835.20
IMFOA
CITY-CLERK MEMBERSHIP
50.00
PAYROLL CHECKS
TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS 17,842.48

CLAIMS TOTAL
337,867.81

GENERAL FUND
318,013.75

GOLF COURSE FUND
5,397.97

ROAD USE TAX FUND
10,440.64

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND
84.72

CONGREGATE MEALS FUND 3,930.73\

July Revenue Total
$280,058.80
_________________________________________ _________________
Danielle Clancy, Clerk
Gayle Redman, Mayor

CITY OF GOWRIE
ORDINANCE NO. 232

An Ordinance Providing for the Division of Taxes Levied on Taxable
Property in the Gowrie Urban Renewal Area, Pursuant to Section403.19
of the Code of Iowa

BE IT ENACTED by the members of the Council of the City of Gowrie,
Iowa:

Section 1. Purpose. The purpose of this ordinance is to provide for
the division of taxes levied on the taxable property in the Gowrie Urban
Renewal Area the City of Gowrie, Iowa (the City), each year by and for
the benefit of the state, city, county, school districts or other taxing districts
after the effective date of this ordinance in order to create a special
fund to pay the principal of and interest on loans, moneys advanced to
or indebtedness, including bonds proposed to be issued by the City to
finance projects in such area.

Definitions. For use within this ordinance the following terms shall
have the following meanings:

City shall mean the City of Gowrie, Iowa.

County shall mean Webster County, Iowa.

Urban Renewal Area shall mean the taxable real property situated
in Gowrie Urban Renewal Area, the boundaries of which are set out below,
such property having been identified in the Urban Renewal Plan approved
by the members of the Council by resolution adopted on August 15, 2016:
Certain real property situated in the City of Gowrie, Webster County,
State of Iowa bearing Webster County Property Tax Identification Parcel
Number: 1712205014.

Provisions for Division of Taxes Levied on Taxable Property in the
Urban Renewal Area. After the effective date of this ordinance, the taxes
levied on the taxable property in the Urban Renewal Area each year by
and for the benefit of the State of Iowa, the City and any county, school
district or other taxing district in which the Urban Renewal Area is located,
shall be divided as follows:

that portion of the taxes which would be produced by the rate at
which the tax is levied each year by or for each of the taxing districts upon
the total sum of the assessed value of the taxable property in the Urban
Renewal Area, as shown on the assessment roll as of January1 of the
calendar year preceding the first calendar year in which the City certifies
to the County Auditor the amount of loans, advances, indebtedness, or
bonds payable from the special fund referred to in paragraph (b) below,
shall be allocated to and when collected be paid into the fund for the
respective taxing district as taxes by or for said taxing district into which
all other property taxes are paid. For the purpose of allocating taxes
levied by or for any taxing district which did not include the territory in the
Urban Renewal Area on the effective date of this ordinance, but to which
the territory has been annexed or otherwise included after the effective
date, the assessment roll applicable to property in the annexed territory
as of January1 of the calendar year preceding the effective date of the
ordinance which amends the plan for the Urban Renewal Area to include
the annexed area, shall be used in determining the assessed valuation of
the taxable property in the annexed area.

that portion of the taxes each year in excess of such amounts shall
be allocated to and when collected be paid into a special fund of the City
to pay the principal of and interest on loans, moneys advanced to or
indebtedness, whether funded, refunded, assumed or otherwise, including
bonds issued under the authority of Section403.9(1), of the Code of Iowa,
incurred by the City to finance or refinance, in whole or in part, projects in
the Urban Renewal Area, and to provide assistance for low and moderateincome family housing as provided in Section 403.22, except that taxes
for the regular and voter-approved physical plant and equipment levy
of a school district imposed pursuant to Section 298.2 of the Code of
Iowa, taxes for the instructional support levy program of a school district
imposed pursuant to Section 257.19 of the Code of Iowa, and taxes for
the payment of bonds and interest of each taxing district shall be collected
against all taxable property within the taxing district without limitation
by the provisions of this ordinance. Unless and until the total assessed
valuation of the taxable property in the Urban Renewal Area exceeds the
total assessed value of the taxable property in such area as shown by the
assessment roll referred to in subsection(a) of this section, all of the taxes
levied and collected upon the taxable property in the Urban Renewal Area
shall be paid into the funds for the respective taxing districts as taxes by
or for said taxing districts in the same manner as all other property taxes.
When such loans, advances, indebtedness, and bonds, if any, and interest
thereon, have been paid, all money thereafter received from taxes upon
the taxable property in the Urban Renewal Area shall be paid into the funds
for the respective taxing districts in the same manner as taxes on all other
property.

the portion of taxes mentioned in subsection(b) of this section and
the special fund into which that portion shall be paid may be irrevocably
pledged by the City for the payment of the principal and interest on loans,
advances, bonds issued under the authority of Section 403.9(1) of the
Code of Iowa, or indebtedness incurred by the City to finance or refinance
in whole or in part projects in the Urban Renewal Area.

as used in this section, the word taxes includes, but is not limited to,
all levies on an ad valorem basis upon land or real property.
Repealer. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the
provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.

Saving Clause. If any section, provision, or part of this ordinance
shall be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not
affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or
part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.

Effective Date. This ordinance shall be effective after its final
passage, approval and publication as provided by law.

Passed and approved by the City Council of the City of Gowrie, Iowa,
on August 15, 2016.

Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk

CITY OF
CALLENDER
CITY OF CALLENDER CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
August 16, 2016

The Callender City Council Meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
by Mayor Randy Hanson. Present: N. Martens, D. Lee, K. Jondle, W.
Martens and K. Simonson.

Guests: Lance Rossow, MER, provided an update on the storm
sewer project. Motion by K. Jondle, Second by N. Marten to payment
on change order #3 for $7,061.20. All Ayes MC. Motion by K. Simonon,
Second by K. Jondle for payment on pay change order #4 for $4,000.00.
All Nay Motion does not carry. Motion by K. Simonson, Second by D. Lee
to make payment on pay estimate #2 for $93,793.82. All Ayes MC.
Miles Brainard, Midas Council of Governments, explain the
CDBG Housing Project. This is for the rehabilitation of 6 homes within
Callender. Motion to approve all resolutions in one vote N. Martens,
Second D. Lee Resolution #504 Code Of Conduct; Resolution #505
Excessive Force; Resolution # 506 Procurement Policy; Resolution
#507 Residential Antidisplacement and relocation assistance plan;
Resolution #508 Adopting a Citizen Participation Plan for the City of
Callender CDBG Program; Resolution #509 Signature Authorization for
Alternative Signators; Resolution #510 Affirmative Fair Housing Policy;
Resolution#511 Authorization for Alternate signatories for SHPO Comment
Form; Resolution #512 Equal Opportunity Policy Statement. Roll Call:
Aye R. Hanson; Aye D. Lee; Aye- W. Martens; Aye- K. Jondle; Aye- N.
Martens; Nay K. Simonson - MC.

Motion by W. Martens, Second by N. Martens to approve the Consent
Agenda, City Council Meeting Minutes July 12, 2016. AP Claims / Payables

July 2016. All Ayes, MC

Motion by K. Simonson, Second by N. Martens to approve the
Agenda. All Ayes, MC

City Clerk oath of Office was completed.

Motion by W. Martens, Second K. Jondle to approve adding Kate
Peterson new city clerk to all deposit accounts and safety deposit box at
Heartland Bank; remove Denita Miller. All Ayes; Abstain D. Lee MC.

Motion by K. Simonson, Second N. Martens to hire an accounting
firm to complete audit with the hire of a new city clerk. All Ayes; Abstain
D. Lee MC

Motion N. Martens, Second K. Simonson to terminate previous city
clerk from the system. All Ayes Abstain D. Lee - MC.

Departmental Reports: City requested extension to IUB deadline of
7/27/16. Water tower is cleaned and boil order has been lifted.

Motion D. Lee, Second K. Jondle approval to write off remainder of
bad debt $318.07 that was unable to collect via property lien. Ayes All
MC.

Motion K. Jondle, Second N. Martens to adjust 1 account of high
water consumption to average usage Ayes All - MC.

Motion K. Simonson, Second K. Jondle to send a bill to the Individual
who had been using electricity and not paying since taking possession of
the home as well as back garbage and sewer since March. Will have to
wait to see the consumption. Ayes All - MC.

Storm Drain - tabled until next meeting going to get estimates to put
in new storm drain.

Sewer System tabled for Bob Larson for next city council meeting.
Talk to Mark Campbell to see if he can come and discuss this.

CCREC Electric Rates Tabled until September when Kevin Hildreth
will come to discuss the rates.
Garbage is charged to each homeowners that has water/sewer
hookup.

Payment agreements tabled until a Special City Council Meeting
Tuesday August 23, 2016 at 6:30pm at City Hall.

Clerk will post notice of Special Council Meeting 8/23/2016.

Checking on Security Cameras having Bill with Woodruff check into
also talking with IFC to see what the total cost would be to update.

Sidewalk repair will look at getting estimates to see how much it
would cost.

Webster County Growth Alliance going to ask someone to come and
talk with the council to discuss what they can do for us.

Elevator burn is up to the Callender Fire Department

Motion by N. Martens, Second D. Lee to have Fort Dodge Asphalt
come to fix portions for the roads in town. The total cost of the project
$18,189.00 Ayes All MC.

Meter Reads will be done September 1st and 2nd.

Motion K. Jondle, Second N. Martens to approve Contract Labor for
previous clerk to pay $146.72, Ayes All- MC. Abstain D. Lee

Harvest Fest will be held on August 27, 2016.
CALHOUN COUNTY ELECTRIC ELECTRIC
18,712.07
IOWA DNR
DUES
143.67
EIDE, ERIC
LEGAL
27.5
GOWRIE NEWS & PRINT SHOP PUBLICATION
87.26
IPERS
PAYROLL 585.37
IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPM CLERK HIRE
19.73
LEHIGH VALLEY COOP TELEP UTILITIES
201.26
ACCESS SYSTEMS
LIBRARY
157.56
TWITO, TINA
REIMBURSEMENT
40.07
MID AMERICAN ENERGY
UTILITIES
17.84
STAR ENERGY
FUEL
229.97
TREASURER-SALES TAX
SALES TAX
1,861.00
IOWA ONE CALL
SERVICE
32.4
BAKER AND TAYLOR
LIBRARY
495.59
MICROMARKETING LIBRARY
75.21
THE MESSENGER
PUBLICATION
223.6
CITY OF CALLENDER
UTILITIES
272.78
COLLECTIONS SERVICES CTR PAYROLL
713.52
DPC INDUSTRTIES
SUPPLIES
168.99
FAMILY CIRCLE
LIBRARY
30.98
BABYBUG LIBRARY 21.95
CONSUMER REPORTS
LIBRARY
20
UPSTART LIBRARY 42.5
CAPSTONE PRESS
LIBRARY
20.49
NORTH IOWA LIBRARIES
LIBRARY
881.2
PETTY CASH LIBRARY
LIBRARY
110.23
GUNTHER SALT COMPANY
SUPPLIES
3,981.18
POWERS TREE SERVICE
SERVICE
800
EFTPS
FED/FICA TAX
800.58
PENWORTHY LIBRARY 122.94
KRIZ-DAVIS CO
SUPPLIES
228.15
AG SOURCE
TESTING
95.13
MID AMERICAN BOOKS
LIBRARY
373.95
THE LIBRARY STORE
LIBRARY
35.03
VESSCO
SUPPLIES 1,075.00
SCHUSTER'S CONSTRUCTION CITY HALL REPAIR
2,984.00
WOODRUFF ELECTRIC
CONTRACT LABOR
3,709.00
WOMANS DAYS
LIBRARY
10.7
LOOKOUT BOOKS
LIBRARY
301.72
SMART APPLE MEDIA
LIBRARY
266.94
IOWA GARDENER
LIBRARY
19.95
IOWA NATIONAL HERITAGE
LIBRARY
25
METROPOLITAN COMPOUNDS SERVICE
619.5
OFFICE DEPOT
SUPPLIES
332.42
BROAD REACH
LIBRARY
395.16
WOODSMITH LIBRARY
29
DENITA MILLER
CONTRACT LABOR
650
HORRELL ENVIRONMENTAL SES, CONTRACT LABOR
675
FIRE TRAINING CONSULTANTS ELEVATOR BURN
858.5
KENDALL YOUNG LIBRARY
LIBRARY
10
SELF
LIBRARY 13.91
READER SERVICE
LIBRARY
22.96
MARTHA STEWART LIVING
LIBRARY
9.98
PAYROLL CHECKS, PAYROLL CHECKS 07/08/2016
1,170.35
PAYROLL CHECKS, PAYROLL CHECKS 07/20/2016
1,198.09

CLAIMS TOTAL
46,006.88
Expenses
GENERAL FUND 8,063.82

ROAD USE TAX FUND 919.06

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND
4.91

CAPITAL IMP - CITY HALL FUND 2,984.00

WATER FUND 8,370.15

SEWER FUND 1,210.61

ELECTRIC FUND 24,454.33
REVENUE
GENERAL 8,250.81

SEWER 3,465.14

ELECTRIC 1,013.72

STORM WATER 4,957.71

RUT 1,784.26

EMERGENCY 60.57

LOST 3,416.52

Motion by K. Simonson, Second by D. Lee to adjourn at 9:30 p.m. All
Ayes MC
_____________________________________________
Randy Hanson - Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________________________
Kate Peterson - City Clerk

Probate

IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN WEBSTER COUNTY

IN THE MATTER
ESPR308294
OF THE ESTATE OF
NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL,
ARTIE M. FICK,
WITHOUT ADMINISTRATION ,
Deceased.


To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Artie M. Fick, Deceased,
who died on April 3, 2016:

You are notified that on Aug 8, 2016, the last will and testament
of Artie M. Fick, deceased, bearing date of February 5, 2001, was
admitted to probate in the above named court and there will be no present
administration of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought
in the district court of the county within the later to occur of four months
from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from
the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees
under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter
be forever barred.

Dated: August 9, 2016.


Jake Thompson, #AT0012001
Attorney for estate
PO Box 788, Manson IA 50563
Address
Second Publication:
31st day of Aug., 2016

Harold H. Fick
, Proponent

SV Cross Country...

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mores Sammi Alphs and Hannah Rees and freshman
Emma Hunter.

The Jaguars started practice on Monday, August 8th. Their first competition of the season will be
their own Southeast Valley invitational on Thursday,
August 25th in Gowrie at the Gowrie golf course. The
Jaguars will also get to compete on their own home
course for the Twin Lakes Conference meet on Saturday, October 15th. This gives the community members
of the Southeast Valley school district two great chances
to come out and cheer on the Jaguar cross country team
at home this year.
Season schedule
Date
Team Place
8/25
Southeast Valley Invite GOWRIE
8/30
Webster City Invite
WEBSTER CITY
9/8
Greene County Invite
SPRING LAKE
9/19
Humboldt Invite
HUMBOLDT
9/22
Roland-Story Invite
STORY CITY
10/1
Pocahontas Area Invite POCAHONTAS
10/4
South Central Calhoun Invite, LAKE CITY
10/10 OA-BCIG Invite
IDA GROVE
10/15 TLC Conference Meet GOWRIE
10/20 2A State Qualifying Meet
10/29 State Meet
FORT DODGE

Gowrie City Council...

continued from front page...

It was also reported the Balkan pipeline will
pass north of Gowrie.

Sunday, August 21, is the last day for the swimming pool. It will be drained when closed, and then the
attorneys representing both sides of the pool dispute will
meet to discuss a rending lawsuit regarding the pools
infrastructure.

Gowrie Police Report

August 4, 2016 to Aug 10, 2016
August 4th- Routine patrol activity reported.
August 5th- 19:26- LEC- Loose pit-bull looking
dog loose in the area of Main St. and 2nd St. Got
a hold of resident in the area that owns similar dog
and has had dog loose in the past. Resident said
they got their dog. Advised to keep on chain or in
a kennel.
August 6th- 21:37- An Officer was advised of
two juveniles who were casing the beer cooler at
Caseys. Officer made a presence at Caseys and
there were no issues.
August 7th- 17:35- LEC- Officer was requested
to return phone calls to both parties involved in a
custody disagreement. Both parties were advised
that custody is a civil issue and they would have
to contact their attorneys and settle the matter in
District Court; 19:15- LEC- An Officer was advised of a reported reckless driver on 360th St.
just passing Gowrie. The Officer was unable to
locate that vehicle; 20:30- LEC- An Officer was
dispatched to a residence in the 1000 block of
Riddle St. for an out of control juvenile. Upon Officers arrival the juvenile had taken off on foot.
The mother stated that the juvenile made threats to
hurt the officer. While searching for the juvenile,
the Officer was flagged down by a resident in the
1100 block of Riddle St. The resident stated there
was a high school aged male that ran into the park
and was hiding in the playground equipment. Once
the Officer exited the patrol vehicle, the juvenile
took off on foot and a short foot pursuit ensued.
The juvenile was apprehended a short distance
later. The Officer transported the juvenile back to
his residence. After investigation, the juvenile was
charged with possession of alcohol under the legal
and, and possession of tobacco under age 2nd offense. The juvenile was released from custody to
the mother.
August 8th-Routine patrol activity reported.
August 9th-20:00- Spoke to a resident in the 900
block of Lincoln St. reference a vicious dog report.
August 10th- 16:05- LEC- Return phone call to
resident reference custody and family issue.
**Several juveniles were given a ride home or
told to go home for violation of curfew hours. As
a reminder to parents, even if a juveniles drivers license states they may drive until 12:30am,
the Citys curfew ordinance still applies. Gowrie
City curfew hours are Sunday-Thursday nights at
11:00pm; Friday and Saturday nights is 12:00am.
If you have any questions or concerns about the
Citys Curfew ordinance feel free to call the
Gowrie Police Department at 515-352-3800 and
ask for a Gowrie Officer.
*Note: All charges are merely an accusation. All defendants are
presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

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August 24, 2016

THE GOWRIE NEWS

Richard Peterson,
Callender wins four
Iowa State Fair Honors
Four Wood Projects Competition...

Richard Peterson of Callender won in four competitions in the Wood Projects Competition at the Iowa
State Fair on

The Haves and Have Knots were awarded top
honors in the Wood Projects competition judged prior to
the start of the 2016 Iowa State Fair.

In the Woodcarving division, Randy Hansen of
Des Moines won first, second and fourth place Best of
Show Honors. David Franklin of Norwalk claimed third
place Best of Show Honors.

Heartland Bank donates to Callender Harvest & Music Fest. . .

Heartland Bank supports the Callender Harvest & Music Fest with a donation of $500. Pictured from left to right
are: Shelly Powers, Heartland Bank; David Lee, chairperson; Dave Hanson, chairperson; Steve Tucker, Heartland Bank;
Bill Bush, chairperson; and Tracy Roper, Heartland Bank.

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