If you haven’t been out to Mulligans Bar and Grill at the Gowrie Municipal Golf Course you are miss-ing out! The new owners have constructed a great new menu offering a variety of new items to choose from. If you are looking for a pasta dish, shrimp, a ribeye steak dinner, a chicken wrap or even a salad, they have it all. Want wings, they have those too with lots of sauces to choose from. Look for unique and delicious specials every night of the week throughout the winter months! Don’t forget about the new drink menu offering a number of premium beers, wines, liquors, and martinis. In addition to the great food and drinks there are

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Webster County GOPcaucus Monday, Feb. 1,at Ft. Dodge Sr. HighCalhoun, Boone, HamiltonCounty caucus sites. . . The Republican caucus in Webster County will be Monday, Feb. 1, at For Dodge Senior High, 819 N. 25th St. The Ft. Dodge Sr. High will be the caucus site will be for every person in Webster County includ-ing residents of Gowrie, Dayton, Lehigh, Callender, Harcourt and all others. Caucus sites in Boone County are the DMAAC gym, 1125 Hancock Drive; and Ogden Middle School, 313 W. Sycamore. The Calhoun County caucus site for Republi-cans will be the South Central Middle School, Rockwell City,1000 Tonawonda St. The Hamilton County caucus sites are the Stan-hope Library, 600 Main St.; and Webster City Middle School. The caucus process has been used since Iowa became a state in 1846, but Iowa’s First-in-the-Nation status did not gain its current political and media promi-nence until the early 1970s. Caucus meetings for both political parties are held every other year, and prior to 1972, Iowa’s caucuses were held during the middle of the primary calendar. A caucus is a meeting of a group of persons in the same political party who select candidates or decide policy. As opposed to a primary, a caucus is a party-

This is Brad, owner/manager/cook of Mulligan's Bar and Grill, who is cooking a delicious dish. Clayton standing behind helps with the delicious dishes.

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Sunday, Jan. 17 an early morning house fire claimed the lives of four in Boxholm.

In a house fire that occurred in the morning on Sunday, Jan. 17 four lives were tragically lost. Mother, Amber Sorenson, 27 and her three children Riley Soren-son, 9; Autumn Sorenson, 6; and Brayden Sorenson, 4 died in the fire. All four victims were found huddled together in a room. Their bodies were taken to the state medical ex-aminer’s office in Ankeny. John Sorenson who is the husband and father of the victims was at work at the time of the fire, according to officials. Upon arrival Boone County Sheriff’s deputies

some new arcade games in the south room and a pool table! Mulligan’s current winter hours are: M-Sat. 11am – 2pm and 5pm – 9pm for kitchen hours with extended bar hours on Wed., Fri., and Sat. Sunday closed. Don’t hesitate to stop out, meet the new owners, have a drink and sample their new menu! It also isn’t too early to purchase your 2016 membership to the Golf Course. There will be a number of fun tournaments, league play and events this summer for everyone to enjoy!

This is just one of many meals Chef Brad prepares at Mulligan's Bar and Grill in Gowrie.

found the home fully engulfed by fire. Boxholm firefighters arrived around 1:30 a.m. and requested help from surrounding fire departments including Gowrie, Lehigh, Pilot Mound, Boone, Dayton Grand Junction, Paton, and Ogden. “We went inside to do a house search, didn’t find anyone in the initial search, but there was one room we couldn’t get in because the door was wedged. We changed crews and they went back in and broke the door down and found the victims in there.” said Boxholm Fire Chief Dave Huffman.

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Webster, Calhoun, area County Democraticcaucus locations setMonday, Feb. 1, 7 p.m. The Democratic party caucus in Webster Coun-ty will be Monday, Feb. 1, at many locations. The Webster County caucus locations include the Gowrie Community Center, Callender Community Center; Harcourt Lutheran Church; Dayton Community Center; Otho Community Center; Vincent Fire Station; and the Senior Center in Lehigh and Duncombe Town Shelter. Calhoun County locations include the Lohrville Library; courthouse in Rockwell City; and Manson Se-nior Citizen Center. One of the Hamilton County locations is at the Stratford School lunchroom, 1000 Shakespeare. Boone County locations include Pilot Mound Community Center; Ogden Library; Boone High school; n Ogden High School.

Lanyon Covenant Church plans Community Ground Hog DinnerTuesday, Feb. 2... Lanyon Covenant Church Missions Team pres-ents a Community Ground Hog Dinner on Tuesday, Feb-ruary 2, 2016 serving from 5 – 7 PM at the Dayton Com-munity Center - 104 1st St SW, Dayton, IA, 50530 The Menu will be: Fresh made Whole Hog Sausage Patties, Homemade Mashed Potatoes, Sausage Gravy, Savory Green Beans with Bacon, Assorted Fresh Breads and Rolls, Dessert All this for a Freewill Donation. Funds raised will be used to support global missions. Take out will be available. The film Ground Hog Day will be playing for your enjoyment during dinner over and over and over again! For more information or to order take out, call 515-351-1243.

Two Gowrie students graduated Magna Cum Laude at Iowa State University’s winter commencement ceremonies. There were 2,001 students who received de-grees. Iowa State awarded 1,638 undergraduate degrees, 252 master’s degrees, and 111 doctor of philosophy de-grees. Katie Jaeschke, Gowrie, Bachelor of Science, Family and Consumer Science Education and Studies, and Cassidy Brinkman, Gowrie, Bachelor of Science, Event Management, both graduated Magna Cum Laude. Dalton Boerner, Gowrie, graduated with a Bach-elor of Liberal Studies degree, Liberal Studies. Natalie Williams, Dayton, also graduated Mag-na Cum Laude at Iowa State University. Of the students receiving bachelor’s degrees, 368 graduated “With Distinction” (cum laude, magna cum laude or summa cum laude). Ten students gradu-

ated “With Distinction” and as members of the Honors Program. ISU graduates included: Dayton--Mitchell Peterson, Bachelor of Sci-ence, Agricultural Studies; Stratford--Koryne Carlson, Bachelor of Sci-ence, Agronomy; Molly Westrum, Bachelor of Science, Child, Adult, and Family Services; Jefferson--Dylan Havens, Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Business, Economics.

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Wednesday, Jan. 20 - Swedish Meatballs, Baked Potato w/ Sour Cream, Harvard Beets, Mixed Fruit, Rraspberry LemonadeThursday, Jan. 21 - Chili, Cinnamon Roll, Baby Carrots, Chilled Pears, Raspberry LemonadeFriday, Jan. 22 - Creamed Chicken over Biscuit, Brussel Sprouts, Pineapple, Tomato JuiceMonday, Jan. 25 - Egg & Potato Casserole, Broccoli, Banana Half, Fruit Oat Muffin, OJTuesday, Jan. 26 - Lemon-Herbed Chicken, Scalloped Corn, Tomatoes Flo-rentine, Mandarin Oranges Wednesday, Jan. 27 - Hearty Veg Beef Soup, 1/2 Peanut Butter Sand., Celery Sticks, Peaches

Lanyon Covenant Church plans Community Ground Hog DinnerTuesday, Feb. 2... Lanyon Covenant Church Missions Team pres-ents a Community Ground Hog Dinner on Tuesday, Feb-ruary 2, 2016 serving from 5 – 7 PM at the Dayton Com-munity Center - 104 1st St SW, Dayton, IA, 50530 The Menu will be: Fresh made Whole Hog Sausage Patties, Homemade Mashed Potatoes, Sausage Gravy, Savory Green Beans with Bacon, Assorted Fresh Breads and Rolls, Dessert All this for a Freewill Donation. Funds raised will be used to support global missions. Take out will be available. The film Ground Hog Day will be playing for your enjoyment during dinner over and over and over again! For more information or to order take out, call 515-351-1243.

1984… Prairie Boys hand loss to Paton-ChurdanThe Prairie varsity basketball team played Paton-

Churdan on December 4th and ended up with a victory, 87-70.

Bill Rude scored 17 points, as the Panthers had four in double figures, including Brent Schmidt and Jeff Boerner with 16 each, and Scott Meyer with 12. Tim Warrick added 8 points while Bill Cronin added 6. Brent Wooters and Ron Hougen scored 4 apiece and Rob Mischke and Justin Reed added 2 points each.

The game was close the entire first half, with nei-ther team getting ahead by over 3 points. The first quarter ended with a close score of 16-14 in the Rocket’s favor. The margin remained slim to end the first half with the Panthers tailing, 45-42.

Defense prevailed as neither team could widen the gap until the Panthers shot ahead with two minutes re-maining 9in the third period, the score at the end of the quarter, 64-53. Prairie kept advancing throughout the fourth quarter to have a final score of 87-70.

Brent Schmidt led with 9 assists and 6 steals Tues-day night. Brent Wooters also was a major help to his teammates with 5 assists. Rebounding was lead by Tim Warrick and Bill Cronin, who had six each and Jeff Boerner with 5.

2004….PV Jazz Band Goes To StateThe Prairie Valley Jazz Band, under the direction

of Deb Fritcher, took first place honors over five other bands in Class 2A at the district Jazz competition, Satur-day, December 4, in Webster City for the third consecu-tive year.

The band played three tunes, the first song was “South Beach,” a Latin tune. Outstanding soloists in this number were Amanda Anderson, flute; Tanner Wilks, alto sax, Katie Peterson, trumpet; Rachael Witte, vibes; and Mike Nelson, trombone.

The second song was “God Bless The Child,” featur-ing Mike Nelson on trombone.

The third number was “Blues Fur Elise.” Outstand-ing soloists were Collin Harrison, tenor sax; Jake Witte, bass trombone; Rachael Witte, vibes; and John Shields, trumpet.

Appreciation is expressed to students (past and pres-ent), and to the parents who came to show their support at this competition.

The Jazz Band is now one of several represent-ing this district at the State Jazz Championships in Des Moines on Tuesday, April 5, 2005.

1974...Town Clerk Retiring…Harry Wright, Farnhamville’s Town Clerk for the

past 15 years, has resigned from that position as of Janu-ary 1, 1975.

Mr. Wright tendered his resignation at the Farnham-ville Council meeting held on December 2nd. He gave as his reasons, the increased workload and changes in book-keeping system. Harry and his wife, Opal now intend to enjoy full-time retirement.

Mr. Wright retired in December 1966 from the Chi-cago & Northwestern Railroad after serving over 47 years as Agent and Telegrapher. He has a long record of community service in Farnhamville. In 1947 he was ap-pointed Methodist Church Secretary and held that posi-tion for 25 years until 1972. From 1938 until 1948 he was Secretary of the Farnhamville School Board, serving for 10 years.

For the next ten years, he was employed be the Town of Farnhamville to read electric meters and bill out Light and Water cards. Then in 1960, Mr. Wright was hired by the Town for the position of Town Clerk and has filled this job for fifteen years until next month when he plans to retire.

New Pastor for Harcourt ChurchThe Rev. Leland Molgaard, 35, of Racine, Wis.,

had been called to serve as pastor of the Faith Lutheran Church in Harcourt. He succeeds the Rev. Larry Lind-mark, who had served there until last June.

Rev. Molgaard, who had moved his wife and six children from Racine to the Harcourt parsonage last Wednesday, officiated at his first service at the Harcourt Church on Sunday, Dec. 8th.

Prior to being ordained in 1965, he had attended Grand View College in Des Moines, Augustana College at Sioux Falls, S. Dak., Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago, and the University of Minnesota at Minneapo-lis.

The Rev. Carl Beyerhelm of Gowrie has been serv-ing as vice pastor at Faith Lutheran Church since Rev. Lindmark’s departure in June.

Jill Viles concludes her personal story of her rate genetic disorder. In April of 2014, I arrived in Canada to meet Priscilla Lopes Schliep (an Olmpic star for Canada) at the Sheraton Harbor Castle, a bustling waterfront hotel in downtown Toronto. My mother and I scanned the guests entering the lobby, looking out for an extremely muscular body—arms so buff they wouldn’t rest at her side—but my first sight of Priscilla was nothing of the sort. Her joyful laugh first caught my attention as she maneuvered her double stroller through the lobby doors, and she appeared as any other mother dispensing Cheeri-os to her two girls and rescuing a Sesame Street squeak toy from the floor. She was very beautiful and feminine. For a few moments I followed Priscilla as she walked through the lobby. Immediately I was struck by a feeling of familiarity--the give and hug of her clothing, the well-developed muscles of her biceps and shoulders so like my youngest brother and sister. I was struck by the fact that this is how one must feel when asked to “pick up your cousin from the airport,”—a person never not seen aside from photos, but recognizable as family even in a throng of people. As a child, I dreamed that a researcher would find a rare plant in the Amazon Rain Forest, and perhaps make a medicine to help me from its unusual properties.

Gowrie woman’s story on rare geneticdisorder airs on National Public RadioJill Viles meets Olympic star in Toronto. . .

But, as I gazed at Priscilla for the first time, I sensed this same sense of wonder. She’s not a plant, she’s a person, I reminded my-self. I can’t simply pluck her from the ground and stuff her in my pack. She has a voice and a soul, and free will, I reminded myself. So I braced myself for whatever may come from our first meeting, and called out her name for

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Southeast Valley Jazz Band bring home first place at Jazz FestivalFriday, Jan. 15... The Southeast Valley Jazz Band competed at the Iowa Central Triton Jazz Festival on Friday, Jan. 15. There were 7 bands in Class 2A and Southeast Valley finished in First Place! Okoboji HS was 2nd, and St. Ed-mond's was 3rd. Outstanding Soloist Awards went to: Todd Ham-ilton - tenor sax, Carson Walrod - piano, Jack Mumper - Guitar, Miranda Keith - vibes, and Hannah Peterson - soprano saxophone. Congratulations!

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ICCC announces President’s List For Fall 2015 semester... Iowa Central Community College announced their President’s list for the fall semester. To earn this distinct classification a student must earn a 4.0 GPA with a minimum of 12 credit hours. The follow students were named to the Presi-dent’s list: Craig Shultz and Stephanie Welter, Gowrie; Meridith Callahan, Callender; Kennedy Gallentine, Day-ton; Carmen Geis, McKinna Teske, and Caalyn Loehrs Dowling, Duncombe; Alexander Wendland, Moorland; Jacquelyn Stumpf, Otho; and Hunter Simpson, Badger.

ICCC announces fallDean’s List For Fall semester 2015... Iowa Central Community College announced their Dean’s list for the fall semester. To earn this distinct classification a student must earn a 3.5-3.99 GPA with a minimum of 12 credit hours. The following students were named to the Dean’s list: Shane Promes, Gowrie; Antonio Castillo, Courtney Shirbroun, Jacob Hubbard, Callender; Zach-ary Hansen, Melanie Lambert, Robert Wickwire, Tammy Haakma, and Anthony Zigrang, Dayton; Rory Grandfield, Karlee Walker, Lehigh; Tyler Patzner, Moorland; Ja-cob Jensen, Badger; Lynn Mulholland, Caleb Winkler, Alyssa Boranian, Duncombe; Travis Stanberg, Kristen Reeves, and Lois McCoy, Otho.

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I wrote this column in 2009 on a new “newspaper” movie, State of Play. And I comment on many other newspaper movies including my favorite, His Girl Friday... Summer is upon us and many people watch one or two movies in area theatres. And the best movie, that is still showing at a few places, is State of Play. It’s a contemporary newspaper movie that is fast paced and a real thriller. State of Play, which hasn’t had much play in terms of publicity, has a fantastic cast including Russell Crowe, Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams, Jeff Daniels and Robin Wright Penn. Crowe and McAdams are reporters at a daily newspaper, but Crowe is the newspaper reporter and McAdams writes strictly for their on-line news services. They collaborate on a murder investigation involving a local congressman. Penn, incidentally, was working for a daily news-paper (as Theresa) in Chicago in the 1999 hit film, Message in a Bottle. She was the love interest of Kevin Costner, whose message in a bottle was found by Penn, which led to a news-paper column story, and then Penn takes the time to find the lonely widower. It was based on a Nicholas Sparks book. Some of the best movies throughout history have centered on, or have heavily involved newspapers. For any doubters, the Ameri-can Film Institute in a well publicized campaign in 1998 rat-ed Citizen Kane the best film ever made. The film parallelled the life of newspaper publisher William Randolph Hearst and starred Orson Wells. There have been hundreds of movies produced over the years that revolved around newspapers. And truly, many are some of the best movies ever made. Or perhaps, one could say these films are among the most entertaining films ever produced. In the 1990s, there was I Love Trouble, with Nick Nolte and Julia Roberts. They were rival investigative re-porters who teamed up on a dangerous assignment. Denzel Washington was an investigative reporter in The Pelican Brief, 1993; and Michael Keaton and Glenn Close were key staff members at The Paper, 1994. Absence of Malice, 1982, involved a reporter (Sal-ly Field), and a savvy business leader (Paul Newman), who proved his innocence after newspaper stories falsely con-nected him to perceived criminal activities. All the President’s Men, 1976, was a true story about Wood-ward and Bernstein, reporters at the Washington Post, who undercovered the Watergate scandal. They were portrayed quite well by Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman. The best movie of all time? Forget about Citizen Kane. The best film of all time (that can be watched over and over again) has to be His Girl Friday, 1940. Cary Grant is the determined newspaper publisher who will do anything to prevent his ace reporter Hildy Johnson (Rosalind Russell) from leaving the newspaper business. He even thinks about dynamiting a train. He has her fiance harassed by a coun-terfeiter and thief, but the unique thing about this film is the amazing dialogue. Walter Mathau and Jack Lemon head a stellar cast in a remake of that same newspaper film, adapting the origi-nal title, The Front Page. This film is so hilarious! Clark Gable is a newspaper reporter in the ac-claimed, It Happened One Night, 1940. Gable was also the fiery newspaper editor, James Gannon, in the 1957 comedy, Teacher’s Pet, with Doris Day. Gannon is the crusty, no-non-sense editor. . .he plays poker with the boys, drinks a little too much, and has been a womanizer all his life, until he meets a journalism instructor (Day) and they fall in love. It’s a fun romantic comedy. The list of newspaper movies is endless. Remem-ber Meet John Doe (1943) with Barbara Stanwyck and Gary Cooper? The talented Alfred Hitchcock produced Foreign Correspondent in 1940. And then there are “newspaper” movies that aren’t considered newspaper movies by every-one. State Fair, 1945, comes to mind. A Des Moines newspa-per reporter (Dana Andrews) is covering the Iowa State Fair and meets the Frake family. He has a romance with Jeanne Crain on the midway. It’s a wonderful Rogers & Hammer-stein musical. The highly acclaimed, The Killing Fields, won awards in 1984. There was Continental Divide, 1981, John Belushi; A Case of Libel, 1981; Fletch, 1985; Not for Pub-lication, 1984; The Year of Living Dangerously, 1962. And Slander, 1952, and City News and Big Town and on and on. . . For a terrific movie experience right now, please see State of Play. It’s a good film for all age groups. And if you want to watch a great DVD some night, check out one of the classic newspaper movies listed above.

Southeast Valley Jr. high basketball girls come up short The Southeast Valley JH Girls B teams played East Sac at Burnside Monday night. The 7th grade dropped a 16-32 contest however these young ladies played hard and left it all on the court. Allison Bethel and Cheyenne Hicks each had 5 points with Marlee John-son chipping in 4. The Jags received great hustle from the duo of Kaeli Berns and Jaelynn Davis and solid point guard play from Jordan Dorsey. The 7th grade B is 0-2 on the season. The 8th grade dropped a close 18-22 contest however left everything they had on the court. Maggie Anderlik played and outstanding game and led the way with 10 points, with Hayley Kraft chipping in 6. The Jags received solid point guard play from Taegan Long and outstanding hustle from the trio of Jaiden Rowley, Macie Williewiet and Haylee Studyvin. The 8th grade is 0-2 on the season

SV Girls defend home against Glidden-RalstonBy Coach Sorenson The SV Junior Varsity Girls, hosted Glidden-Ralston at our house, Thursday, January 7th. The Jaguars won the contest 34-22. After falling behind 0-5 at the end of the first quarter, the lady Jaguars turned up the defense and went into half time trailing 12-15. The Jaguars out scored G-R in the second half 22-7. Lani Nelsen and Ebony Scott led the Jaguar offense scoring 8 points apiece. Sammy Alphs contributed a solid 6 points and Shelby Cummins chipped in 5 points. Lexi Corell connected on two jumpers, fin-ishing the contest with 4 points. Payton Erritt drained a jump shot to add 2 points for the Jaguars, and Alli True collected 1 point at the charity stripe. An outstanding defensive effort wont the game for the Jaguars. Every single player contributed some-thing positive on defense. This was a true team victory. Hannah Devries, Scott, Nelsen, Micaela Fevold, Corell, and Alphs all provided key rebounds for the Jaguars. Sa-vanah Seehusen, Cummins, and Erritt pressured G-R’s guards, resulting in key turnovers, which powered the Jag comeback. The Lady Jags took the lead in the beginning of the fourth quarter and never looked back. Team de-fense rendered G-R scoreless in the fourth quarter!

Southeast ValleyJunior Varsity girls drops Green-CountyBy Coach Sorenson The Southeast Valley JV girls claimed a road victory against Green-County in Jefferson, Saturday, January 9th. The Jaguars trailed 17-14 at half time, but fought back to win with a final score of 41-36. Powerhouse, Shelby Cummins, led the Jaguars offensive attack with 14 points. Cassidy Lambert made her debut for the Lady Jaguars, with a contribution of 8 points. Savanah Seehusen, added a spark to the offense, scoring 6 points. Ebony Scott drained two shots to finish with 4 points. Lani Nelsen’s aggressive play placed her at the free throw line, where she connected on 4 of 4, to finish with 4 points. Payton Erritt chipped in 3 points, and Sammy Alphs ended the contest with 2 points, and 5 fouls. The Jaguar girls JV improve to 5-4 on the season. They return to action in Gowrie, Monday, January 18th, hosting Madrid following the varsity game, then head on the road for their next three contests. January 19th, they head to Manson, (4:00 start). January 22nd they travel to Newell, (4:00 start). January 25th, they travel to Lake City, (5:00 start). The Lady Jags JV return home January 26th, to host Pocahontas in Gowrie, tip off at 4:30.

Seventh grade girls,8th grade Jag girlsare both victorious The Southeast Valley JH girls A Teams played South Central Calhoun Thursday night at Burnside. It was a double victory sweep for the 7th and 8th grade to-night. The 7th grade came away with a 34-28 victory with very balanced offense. Morgan Farnham once again led the way off the bench with 7 points, Sydney Carlson and Emily Jasechke each had 6 points with Emily Hem-mestead right behind with 5. The 7th grade received very solid defense off the bench from Chloe Hicks and solid point guard play off the bench from Lilly Williamson and solid minutes from Addie Correll, Riley Nelson, Brielle Haub and Kier-sten Fisher. The 7th grade improves to 7-2 on the season. 8th grade girls win The 8th grade came away with a solid 28-18 vic-tory with Mackenzie Crampton leading the way with 17 points and Delaney Conrad right behind with 9. The Jags received outstanding defense from Jaynie Ferrari and solid point guard play from Cassie Bergland. The Jags also received quality minutes off the bench from Taegan Long and Jaiden Rowley. The 8th grade improves to 4-5 on the season.

Freshman Morgan Castenson gets in great defensive position for the Jaguars Friday evening against Sioux Central. Photo by Lynn Rittgers.

Kasey Lundberg, #15 and Emma Graves, #14 for the Jaguars keep their eyes on the ball Friday evening against Sioux Central. Photo by Lynn Ritggers.

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Marie A. Vaudt, 100, of Fort Dodge, passed away Monday, January 18, 2016 at the Villa Care Center. Private family services will be at a later date at Gowrie Township Cemetery. Laufersweiler-Sievers Fu-neral Home is serving the family. Marie Schmoker was born on August 11, 1915 in Fort Dodge. Marie was baptized, confirmed, and mar-ried in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Fort Dodge. She was united in marriage to Louis Vaudt on November 26, 1939. They moved to Slifer and resided there for the majority of their lives. The couple ran their own business and raised their children. Upon retiring, they moved to Harlingen, TX. Five years following the passing of Louis in 1988, Marie moved back to Fort Dodge. Marie worked many years for Gates Department Store. She enjoyed learning and helping others. Her goal was to complete her high school education, and she did so following her 68th birthday by earning her GED. Marie had always dreamed of being a teacher. Her dream came true at the age of 79 when she became a Foster Grand-mother, helping elementary students for eight years at Feelhaver Elementary School. She was an active member of St. Paul’s Wom-en’s Circle and Golden Circle. Marie enjoyed being with her friends and family. She loved entertaining and a good game of cards. Survivors include her son, Phil (Cheri) of Clear Lake, MN; grandson, Kevin (Melissa) of Albuquerque, NM; granddaughters, Leigh Ann Quarberg (Craig) of Buffalo, MN; Rebecca Swenson of Siren, WI; great-grandchildren, Dain; Rand; Ashley; Raymond; Brittany; and several nieces and nephews. Marie was preceded in death by her parents, Otto and Anna Schmoker; husband, Louis; son, Tom; brothers, Ernest Schmoker; Fred Marshall; sisters, Doro-thy Jacobson; and Margaret Telleen. She was loved and will be missed by many. Cards may be sent to Phil and Cheri Vaudt, 2468 E. Mayview Drive, Green Valley, AZ 85614.

Marie A. Vaudt, 100

Down Memory LaneB Y S A R A D O W N S

I don’t know how most feel but many of my friends and acquaintances agree with me – we’re already tired, fed up with, had enough of it –POLITICS! I have been trying to search my memory and it tells me that in days gone by we did not have it so soon, so much, so --- I’m almost at a loss for words. It seems to me that this politicking has been going on for at least eight years. I have had some conversations with others who agree. With the Iowa (first in the nation, for whatever prestige that gives us) caucuses at hand the politicking has heated up and is running in extra high gear. There was and old radio show that I vaguely remember called CAN YOU TOP THIS? I don’t remember what it was all about but things are already steaming up and it seems that is the “game” now being played. I’m gonna do this – Well, then, I’m gonna do that. I have never attended a caucus but my oldest grandchild is very avid and will be taking her daughter with her to her chosen party’s caucus. I have learned my great granddaughter, even though she is only seventeen, because she will be eighteen by election time, can register and participate in the caucus. “Grandma, do you want to go with us?” I informed her that I could only be an observ-er, not a participant. Yes, I am and have been for years, a registered voter and have faithfully kept my registration up to date and valid when I have moved over those years, but, I am a registered Independent. I think I will stay home. So, you get no confession out of me as to which

And nine months to go... way I will be leaning now or any other time. I am old enough that I had to be 21 to register and vote so the first presidential election for me was in 1952 and I did vote. I have voted ever since. I have stood in lines in the cold because the building was too small to hold the long lines. I have gotten up especially early to stand first or near first in line when the polls opened. I am one who is very pleased with the early votes now allowed at special places around our voting precincts as that takes the pressure off the rush and crowds on election day. One year, before they had the early voting places out in our neighborhoods, I traipsed down to the courthouse (I think that was the place) and did an absentee ballot as I was to have surgery the week of general elections. The first time I voted it was Eisenhower vs. Ste-venson. We had been in a vicious war not too many years preceding and enough people felt that Eisenhower, hav-ing been a great leader and a communicator in those times, would make a great leader as our president. I felt the same – that he would make great leader but not so much because of the political hype his “backers and promotors” were giv-ing him but because I just felt he must be a pretty good guy. I am reminded of an old, old advertisement for some brand of piston rings of a big, burly, unshaven man doing some-thing so gentle and the caption, “Tough, but oh so gentle”. Surely this had to be Eisenhower, the guy who had had to be “tough” in the ETO during the war and yet the kind, soft spoken, smiling man who took the time to visit with two teen age high school girls in a hospital where his wife was recuperating from a serious case of pneumonia. Could he, wouldn’t he, that respected general, be just as suitable as our president? Apparently the nation felt that way. He was overwhelmingly elected by both the popular vote and the Electoral College, carrying all but nine states, all southern and even Virginia and Tennessee gave their votes to him (so my research map shows). Now, you may think you know me and my politi-cal attitude. Well, no – As I said, I am a registered Inde-pendent. I have not given my undivided allegiance to a particular party and won’t. I have voted in every presi-dential election since 1952 and sometimes it has been for the winner and sometimes the loser. Things are different in the campaigning these days and I will reiterate, I am al-ready tired of it. I especially don’t like a lot of e-mails I get, and particularly the so-called “jokes” which are degrading, whichever candidate to whom they are directed. I think it is getting time to send my own “general” e-mail note to leave me off their lists of anything political, including jokes. For younger readers, this may be a year that takes a prominent place in your memory bank. You’ll hear no more from me on the political atmosphere unless I do en-courage each of you to be sure you are registered and that you take advantage of your right and privilege to vote. I am doing that now and even say go to a caucus and partici-pate or observe. I am tired of politics -- but I am going to vote!

Southeast Valley Schedule of Events

Week of Jan 20th to Jan 27th

Wednesday, Jan 20Iowa Lakes Jazz FestivalPVES - NO Classes for AM PreschoolThursday, Jan 214:00 p.m. (H) JH Girls BB vs. Manson NWWFriday, Jan 224:00 p.m. (A) B&G JV Bask GAME - Southeast Valley @ Newell-Fonda4:30 p.m. (A) B V Wres OA-BCIG VARS - B V Wres6:00 p.m. (A) B&G V Bask GAME - Southeast Valley @ Newell-FondaSaturday, Jan 23Speech - District Large Group Contest10:00 a.m. (A) B V Wres OA-BCIG VARS - B V WresMonday, Jan 255:00 p.m. (A) JVR B/G & B JV Bask GAME - Southeast Valley @ South Central CalhounTuesday, Jan 264:30 p.m. (H) B&G JV Bask GAME - Pocahontas Area @ Southeast Valley6:00 p.m. (H) B JVR Bask GAME - Pocahontas Area @ Southeast Valley6:00 p.m. (H) B&G V Bask GAME - Pocahontas Area @ Southeast ValleyWednesday, Jan 27PVES - NO Classes for PM Preschool

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

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

Birthdays20-Jan Keegan Goodwin, Kendra Martin

Samantha Johnson 21-Jan Joyce Erritt, Roxi Madon22-Jan LindsayCudiff,AshtynWright24-Jan Ryan Hicks, Peg Stickrod25-Jan JoeEwing,WalterLusmann Heather(Schleisman)Seeden HermanSeil,JulieWooters26-Jan KrisKaufman,PatriceKlingson27-Jan PaulHanson,BeverlyMartin Brittney Pearson

Freshman Morgan Castenson gets in great defensive position for the Jaguars Friday evening against Sioux Central. Photo by Lynn Rittgers.

Low temperature, wind chill warning leads to two-hour late schoolMonday morning in WebsterCounty, much of Iowa. . . Schools in Webster County (including Prairie Valley) and in most of Iowa were running two hours late Monday morning, Jan. 18. The temperature in the morning at about 8 a.m. was -9 degrees. There was a wind chill warning until noon in Webster County.

Trey Lawerence went 5-3 for the Jaguars Satur-day afternoon at the conference meet.

Kaelan Lundberg was runner up at the conference meet on Saturday, Jan. 16th for the Jaguars.

Ivan Hudson had a great match at Sioux Rapids on Thursday, Jan. 14.

Jaguar wrestlers perform at Conference meet The Jaguar wrestling team performed well at the Conference tournament at Manson Saturday, Jan. 16. The Jags finished in sixth place with 120 points. Pocahontas finished first with 230.5 points and Manson was second with 170.5 points. Finishing second at the tournament was Jaguar Kaelan Lundberg. Third place Jag finishers were Ky-ler Jondle and Evan McCrady. Fourth Place finishers were:Trey Lawrence,Carter Flicking, Coledon Bethel,and Zeke Miller. Fifth Place finishers were: Colton Klin-gon and Matt Ross. Sixth Place finishers were:Sam Hem-mestad, Ivan Hudson, and Xavier Nichols.

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Security Savings Bank welcomes new employee Johnson Bradley S. Lane, President-CEO of Security Savings Bank, is pleased to announce that Trevor John-son has joined our staff as Administrative Secretary in our Farnhamville office. He lives in Lehigh and is a graduate of Southeast Webster High School, Iowa Central Com-munity College and has an Accounting and Business de-gree from Buena Vista University. Lane commented, “This young man will be a real asset to our organization with his knowledge, work ethics and enthusiasm. We are certainly looking forward to building new working relationships.” Trevor likes outdoors activities, keeping active and attending as many car shows as possible. Please stop by the Farnhamville office and say hello!

Trevor Johnson has joined our staff as Ad-ministrative Secretary in our Farnhamville office.

The Prairie Valley Preschool took a field trip to the Gowrie Public Library on Wednesday, Jan 13 where the Librarian Elissa Mobley Showed the kids around. The children learned how to find books in the library, how it was important to put books back in order,

Pictured above, head librarian of the Gowrie Public Library, Elissa Mobley, shows the Prairie Valley Morning Preschool class how to check out books. Pictured below, the preschool children get ready to play an alphabet game called "The Polar Bear Walk." Photo by Katie Doresy.

Southeast Valley Tri-M inductees... These Southeast Valley Studends were inducted in to Tri-M Friday, Jan. 15. Front row from left to right are Daven Rees, Rawly Grandfield, Sina Schmid, Leah Gibbons, Alanna McFarland, Vanessa Scott Middle: Trevor Parrish, Mitchell Reck, Dan Johnson, Carson Walrod, Colton Rasmussen, Eliza Geis, Mike BAlla, Kyle Baird. Back: Patti Snyder, Kaleigh Winkler, Angela Hughes, Katrina Nelson, Claire Whalen, Megan Seil, Leslie Housken. Photo by Lisa Peterson.

Pictured from left to right are the Tri-M Officers, Josie Breitsprecher-Historian, Liam McDermott-Secretary, Hannah Peterson-President, Allison Carlon-Vice President, Jack Mumper-Treasurer. Photo by Lisa Peterson.

and so many great things that the library has to offer. The children all got to play an alphabet game called “the polar bear walk” since they are learning let-ters. They finished their visit with snack and juice, looked at books and did some coloring. It was a great time!!!

Prairie Valley Preschool take a field trip to the Gowrie Public Library

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The SV High School Varsity Boys’ Basketball team defeated Alta-Aurelia by the score of 79-69 Mon-day, Jan. 11, at Alta-Aurelia. It was the seventh consecutive victory for the red-hot boys Jaguar basketball team. Their record is now 8-2. Leading the scoring for the Jaguars was Conner Conrad with 21 points and 13 rebounds; Dakota Jaeschke 17 points and 15 rebounds; and Keegan Goodwin 15. Also scoring for the Jags were Caleb Jondle, 7; Cade King, 6; Myles Davis, 6; Nolan Johnson, 4; and Logan Boerner, 3. The Jags had a good shooting as they were 32-62 from the field and a respectable 5-17 from three range. The Jags also dominated on the boards with 41 total rebounds including an impressive 14 offensive re-bounds. The Jags were getting some second and third chances to score in their possessions. The Jags also record 18 assists demonstrating their team attitude and ball handling skills.

Paton-Churdan victoryThe Southeast Valley High School Jag boys soundly de-feated Paton-Churdan 67-51 Tuesday, Jan. 12, at Paton-Churdan. The Jags won their eight consecutive game. The Jags led 33-28 at the half and won the fourth quarter 17-10 to secure the game. The Jags dominated on the boards once again with 38 total rebounds. The Jags also had an incredible 21 assists and 11 steals. Also having assists were No-lan Johnson, 3; Myles Davis, 1; Dakota Jaeschke, 2; Alex Pliner, 1. Leading rebounders were Alex Pliner, 9; Dakota Jaeshke, 8; Myles Davis, 8. Others with boards were Conrad, 5; Keegan Goodwin, 1; Logan Boerner, 4; Jon-dle, 1; Tommy Lennon, 2. Logan Boerner led the team in assists with six and Conrad and Caleb Jondle each had four. Conrad led in steals with four. Others with steals were: King, 2; Keegan Goodwin, 1; Boerner, 1; Jondle, 1; Jaeschke, 1; Nolan Brand, 1. Senior Conner Conrad led the team in scoring with 15. Leading statistic leaders for the Jaguars were as follows: Conner Conrad 15 points, Keegan Goodwin 13 points, Myles Davis 11 points and 8 rebounds, Dakota Jaeschke 9 points and 8 rebounds, Cade King 9 points, Kaleb Jondle 5 points and 4 assists; Nolan Johnson 3 points and 3 assists, Tommy Lennon 2 points, Alex Pliner 9 rebounds, and Logan

Jag boys stay hot, beat Alta-Aurelia,Paton-Churdan for 8th straight winConner Conrad scores 1,000th career point. . .

Boerner with 6 assists. The Jaguars varsity has now won 8 straight games and have a record of 9-2.Perfect from line,High field goal Pct. Conrad was perfect from the line at 4-4. The team as a whole was 7-9. Jaeschke was 4-5 from the field to lead in that categoy. Keegan Goodwin was 5-10 which is also excel-lent. The Jags made 29 of 63 shots overall.

Conrad scores 1,000th point In addition to leading his team with 21 points, Conrad was 7-8 from the line. Connor Conrad also scored his 1,000th career point in this game. Conner scored 90 points as freshman, 275 as sophomore, 461 as junior, and 193 points so far this year. “He leads by example and not with a big voice, but will take charge when needs to,” said coach Johnson. “Conner is a humble kid so he is a great example for our younger players! “He is a joy to coach and watch play the game of basketball.” Cade King led the team in steals with three and Conrad and Myles Davis each had two. Conrad and Da-vis also led the team in assists with four apiece. Logan Boerner had three. Davis also had six boards. Keegan Goodwin was 2-4 from three range to lead in that department while Dakota Jaeschke was 8-12 from the field to lead his team in this category.

Pictured above, head librarian of the Gowrie Public Library, Elissa Mobley, shows the Prairie Valley Morning Preschool class how to check out books. Pictured below, the preschool children get ready to play an alphabet game called "The Polar Bear Walk." Photo by Katie Doresy.

Dakota Jaeschke, #42, goes up strong scoring two points for the Jaguars Saturday evening in Jefferson. Photo by Lynn Rittgers.

Connor Conrad forground grabes a rebound against Sioux Central Friday evening. Alex Pliner gets in position to secure the rebound. Photo by Lynn Rittgers.

Change to SV Basketball schedule for Monday, Jan 25 Due to loss of several players from the South Central Calhoun girls’ basketball team. The following changes have been made to the Monday, January 25th JVR/JV games. There will be no games in Gowrie on Monday, January 25. The JVR girls game is cancelled and the JV girls game have been moved to Lake City on Monday, January 25 starting at 5:00 p.m..

Southeast Valley Tri-M inductees... These Southeast Valley Studends were inducted in to Tri-M Friday, Jan. 15. Front row from left to right are Daven Rees, Rawly Grandfield, Sina Schmid, Leah Gibbons, Alanna McFarland, Vanessa Scott Middle: Trevor Parrish, Mitchell Reck, Dan Johnson, Carson Walrod, Colton Rasmussen, Eliza Geis, Mike BAlla, Kyle Baird. Back: Patti Snyder, Kaleigh Winkler, Angela Hughes, Katrina Nelson, Claire Whalen, Megan Seil, Leslie Housken. Photo by Lisa Peterson.

Pictured from left to right are the Tri-M Officers, Josie Breitsprecher-Historian, Liam McDermott-Secretary, Hannah Peterson-President, Allison Carlon-Vice President, Jack Mumper-Treasurer. Photo by Lisa Peterson.

and so many great things that the library has to offer. The children all got to play an alphabet game called “the polar bear walk” since they are learning let-ters. They finished their visit with snack and juice, looked at books and did some coloring. It was a great time!!!

Prairie Valley Preschool take a field trip to the Gowrie Public Library

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HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN, FARNHAMVILLE 8:30 a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. WorshipFIRST UNITED CHURCH, FARNHAMVILLE9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship, Fellowhip Coffee FollowingOUR SAVIOUR'S LUTHERAN, CALLENDER9:15 a.m. Sunday Worhip; 10:30 a.m. Sunday SchoolUNITED METHODIST CHURCH, GOWRIE9:00 a.m. Sunday School; 10:15 a.m. WorshipZION LUTHERAN CHURCH, GOWRIE 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH, HARCOURT9:00 a.m. Worship; 10:00 a.m. FellowhipEVANGELICAL COVENANT CHURCH, HARCOURT8:30 a.m. Worship; 9:40 a.m. Sunday SchoolUNITED METHODIST CHURCH, HARCOURT9:00 a.m. WorshipUNITED METHODIST CHURCH, SOMERS 10:30 a.m. WorshipFULTON LUTHERAN CHURCH, ROELYN9:15 a.m. WorshipOUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL, MOORLAND10:00 a.m. MassEVANGELICAL COVENANT CHURCH, LANYON10:00 a.m. Worship; 11:00 a.m. Sunday School

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Resolution 1.15Gowrie, Iowa

Modification or change of existing provisionBoard of Trustees Resolution 1.15

A RESOLUTION AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO ELECTRIC RATES Be it enacted by the Board of Trustees of Gowrie Municipal Utilities, the Municipal Electric Utility of the City of Gowrie, Iowa; Current rates for electric service from Gowrie Municipal Utilities are hereby repealed and the following rates adopted in place thereof:

RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIALCustomer charge $14.00 Customer charge $19.50KWH $0.900 KWH $0.900

POWER COST ADJUSTMENT: The charge for each KWH shall be increased by 0.1 Mill for each 0.1 mill that the purchased power cost exceeds 46 mills per KWH before generation credits. Power cost is adjusted monthly. These rates shall be effective from and after final passage, approval and publication, as provided by law. Passed by the Board of Trustees on the 11th day of January, 2016 and approved this 11th day of January.

Debra Tvrdik Patrice KlingsonBoard Chair Attest: Board Secretary

I certify that the foregoing was published as Board of Trustees Resolution 1.15 in the Gowrie News on the 20th day of January, 2016.

Patrice Klingson, Board Secretary

the first time. Time slipped away as we huddled around a small lobby table, sharing the details of our lives and enjoying a vegetarian pizza. The more we talked, the more I realized the most impossible twist of fate may have happened to us—that the chance alteration of a steroid receptor had produced her explosive “rocket fuel,” but for me, this ex-tra steroid signaling was my kryptonite—my body’s cells mistakenly believing I was built like the Incredible Hulk, and slamming on the brakes for muscle development time and time again. Interestingly, our times of great flux in terms of muscle development mirrored periods of rapid growth and hormone signaling, such as puberty and preg-nancy. In The Sports Gene, Epstein lays out the ratio-nale for why some persons have a much greater tendency to develop muscle than their counterpart who shares the same exercise routine. Although environment can’t be discounted, genetics plays a great role in determining just how chiseled a physique one may realistically at-tain. According to Epstein, evolutionary pressure may have played a significant role in the development of one’s ancestral DNA. Those derived from nomadic family lines may not have had the luxury of developing highly muscular bodies. Muscle is quite costly, both to build and main-tain, and therefore those traveling long distances without a ready source of food, may have preferred a less muscu-lar body, in terms of reproductive fitness, out of neces-sity. In contrast, those whose ancestors engaged in frequent combat and traveled far less, and had a reliable source of food, may have gained the ability to selective breed persons with a greater tendency toward muscle de-velopment. In numerous phone and e-mail and phone conversations, David and I had tossed about theories such as this, especially considering Priscilla and I came from divergent heritage—in her case, ancestors of Portuguese and Guyanese heritage, and in my case, German and Nor-wegian heritage. As our visit came to a close, I offered Priscilla a check made out for the cost of genetic sequencing of the LMNA gene and the paperwork necessary to request this testing from the genetic testing laboratory at University of Iowa. The $875 cost for the test was paid in funds re-ceived from the Robert Dopf Memorial Research Grant, a charity I’d founded when my dad passed away from Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy. I was very surprised that no doctor had officially ever officially diagnosed either Priscilla or several other family members with the same condition. They had tried to seek a proper diagnosis and genetic testing for many years, but had been unable to find a physician to help them due to the extreme rarity of the disorder. The day I returned to the US, I received a call from Priscilla and her husband, Bronsen. They were so excited at the prospect of receiving answers, that they set off that very day to pursue testing. Unfortunately, nu-merous doctors turned them away as they refused to sign the paperwork, citing the fact they were not familiar with the gene. A few weeks later, David Epstein contacted one of his sources from his book, Dr. Robert Green, a

well-respected neurologist, and professor of genetics at Harvard Medical School, but he too quietly stepped back from the testing as he doubted our very unusual theory. After an 11 month pursuit, Priscilla finally received confirmation that she too had a mutation in the LMNA gene very close to my mutation. Shockingly, a search of the medical literature revealed patients who have inherited Priscilla’s same point mutation (a single change in one of the cell’s three billion letters of code), and have experienced severe cardiac and skeletal muscle weakness. The seemingly impossible may have been found—a very fortunate hand in the game of genetic fate, providing protection and athletic prowess when others experienced an opposite fate. Studying my genetic code, as well as Priscilla’s might “flag” certain genes called “modifier genes” and this discovery could help researchers develop medica-tions that could direct the body toward an anabolic fate rather than a catabolic fate. In fact, recent advances in genetic testing now allow a researcher to rapidly screen an entire human gene in a single day, a process that used to take years. As word spread through the journalism commu-nity about our rare find, it was suggested by many that the radio program “This American Life,” would be a perfect venue for the sharing of our story. TAL, typically heard on NPR receives thousands of story submissions each month, but only selects a few for broadcasts centered about a particular theme. Two and a half million people listen each week, and often the program is the most popu-lar download on ITunes. Fortunately, TAL was very interested in re-searching this story, and I’m happy to announce that after seven hours of radio interviews at Iowa Public Radio, as well as interviews with Priscilla and other experts in the field, I was notified the story will air very soon. A pre-view of the story appeared on the “This American Life” website on January 14th, and played in select markets such as Chicago on January 15th. The evening of January 17th, the program aired on NPR nationwide, and it is available to be downloaded free of charge beginning Monday January 18th by simply clicking “play” on the This American Life webpage.

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Zion Lutheran Church’s weekly activities On Wednesday, Jan. 20 Confirmation will be at 7:00 p.m. On Tuesday, Jan. 26 a Church Council meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27 Beginner & Sonshine Bells will meet at 4:00 p.m. Confirmation will be held at 7:00 p.m. Vesper Ringers will meet at 7:00 p.m. as well.

Gowrie Public Library receives book donation“The Pioneer Woman Cooks Dinnertime”...

The book “The Pioneer Woman Cooks Din-nertime” by Ree Drummond was donated in memory of Virginia Amandus to the Gowrie Public Library. Come check out this great book.

Union Trust & Savings Bank, Burnside opened it's doors in 1949 A refurbished funeral parlor became the first home of Union Trust and Savings Bank (now United Central) which opened its doors for business on April 2, 1949. Later they moved to 11th Street and Central Av-enue before their present office was built ten years later. Their business grew steadily and branch offices in Lehigh, Burnside and Harcourt were opened to accom-modate smaller communities. The old Burnside Savings Bank, established in 1915 was the reason for the bank’s beginning, as it was the Burnside bank’s charter that was moved to Fort Dodge.

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Iowa DNR concerned about alcohol-relatedincidents on beachesAt Iowa State Parks. . . The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) was seeking informal public comment on ways to reduce the number of alcohol-related incidents that occur on beaches at state parks and recreation areas. One of the state park beach would be at Brushy Creek near Lehigh. “In the past several years, we have had a number of concerns voiced to us regarding problems associated with alcohol consumption at multiple state park beaches which threaten the safety of both the public and park per-sonnel,” said Todd Coffelt, chief of the Iowa State Parks Bureau. Coffelt said the public can provide valuable in-put to the department on how the issue of alcohol on state beaches can best be approached. “It is the people using the beaches that can give us the best information and ideas going forward in trying to find solutions to address some of the issues we have had related to alcohol over the years,” said Coffelt.

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Resolution 1.15Gowrie, Iowa

Modification or change of existing provisionBoard of Trustees Resolution 1.15

A RESOLUTION AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO ELECTRIC RATES Be it enacted by the Board of Trustees of Gowrie Municipal Utilities, the Municipal Electric Utility of the City of Gowrie, Iowa; Current rates for electric service from Gowrie Municipal Utilities are hereby repealed and the following rates adopted in place thereof:

RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIALCustomer charge $14.00 Customer charge $19.50KWH $0.900 KWH $0.900

POWER COST ADJUSTMENT: The charge for each KWH shall be increased by 0.1 Mill for each 0.1 mill that the purchased power cost exceeds 46 mills per KWH before generation credits. Power cost is adjusted monthly. These rates shall be effective from and after final passage, approval and publication, as provided by law. Passed by the Board of Trustees on the 11th day of January, 2016 and approved this 11th day of January.

Debra Tvrdik Patrice KlingsonBoard Chair Attest: Board Secretary

I certify that the foregoing was published as Board of Trustees Resolution 1.15 in the Gowrie News on the 20th day of January, 2016.

Patrice Klingson, Board Secretary

PROBATEJames L. Kramer, ISBA #AT0004348

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURTWEBSTER COUNTY

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Probate No. ESPR308161

DARWIN B. PETERSON, Deceased. NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Darwin B. Peterson, Deceased, who died on or about December 30, 2015:

You are hereby notified that on the 7th day of January, 2016, the last will and testament of Darwin B. Peterson, deceased, bearing date of the 9th day of September, 2011, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Steven S. Peterson was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said 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. Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated this 7th day of January, 2016. Steven S. Peterson Steven S. Peterson, Executor of the estate 3123 Baxter Avenue

Gowrie, IA 50543James L. Kramer Attorney for executorJohnson, Kramer, Mulholland, Cochrane, Driscoll & Cochrane, P.L.C.1004 Market Street; P.O. Box 10Gowrie, IA 50543

Date of second publication20th day of January, 2016

Probate Code Section 304

organized meeting of neighbors who discuss issues and candidates. Held every election year, the caucus provides an opportunity for grassroots activists to influence the Republican Party of Iowa’s platform, become members

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Jan. 20, 2016 10 THE GOWRIE NEWSTHE GOWRIE NEWS

CITY OFFARNHAMVILLE

GOWRIE MUNICIPAL UTILITIES

CITY OF GOWRIE

CITY OFCALLENDER

REGULAR MEETING & PUBLIC HEARING JANUARY 11, 2016

Regular Gowrie City Council meeting was held January 11, 2016 at the Gowrie Civic/Community Center with Mayor Gayle Redman in the chair and the following Council members answering roll call: Streit, Harrison, Jackson, Petersen, and Mayor Pro-tem Willardson. Harrison moved the minutes of the previous meeting be approved, second by Streit. Motion carried-unanimous. Jackson moved to approve agenda, second by Willardson. Motion carried-unanimous. Police report was given by Patrick Monaghan. He reported the squad car is getting oil change and repairs. He would like to also raise more funds. Tabled to February Council Meeting--Denny McCubbin’s issue with burn pile. Motion: Moved by Harrison, second by Willardson to have a plan by next council meeting for property on Lincoln Street. Motion carried-unanimous. Public Health was able to inspect the home and declared Unfit for Human Habitation.PUBLICE HEARING BEGINNING AT 7:03 p.m.

CITY OF GOWRIEPUBLIC HEARING ANNOUNCEMENTS

A. Explain how the need for the activities was identified.The target neighborhood was identified because it is part of the original town with some of the oldest housing stock. Initiating a rehabilitation program in this area will help to upgrade the housing stock. B. Explain how the proposed activities will be funded and the sources of funds. The City is requesting $205,700 in CDBG housing funds and, if the grant is approved, the City will contribute $10,000 in local funds and the Gowrie Development Commission will contribute $10,000 in matching funds.C. Announce the date the CDBG application will be submitted to the State. 1* The grant application will be submitted to the Iowa Economic Development Authority no later than January 15, 2016.D. Announce the requested amount of federal funds. 2* The City is requesting $205,700 in CDBG funds for the proposed project.E. Announce the estimated portion of funds that will benefit low-and-moderate income persons. 3* 100% of the federal funds will benefit low and moderate income persons.F. Announce where the proposed activities will be conducted. The proposed project will take place in a target neighborhood from Riddle Street east to Pleasant Street, and from Webster Street south to Union Street.G. Announce plans to minimize displacement of persons and businesses resulting of funded activities. It will not be necessary to permanently displace any persons or businesses as a result of this Program.H. Announce plans to assist persons actually displaced.During lead-based paint hazard reduction activities, assistance will be provided if temporary relocation is necessary.I. The nature of the proposed activity or project. The proposed project involves the rehabilitation of at least six (6) owner-occupied, single family homes.End Public Hearing at 7:07 p.m.

Motion: Moved by Streit, second by Harrison to adopt the Community Development and Housing Needs Assessment. Motion carried-unanimous. Motion: Moved by Harrison, second by Jackson to adopt Administrative Plan. Motion carried-unanimous. Motion: Moved by Petersen, second by Willardson to approve Resolution 2016-I Local Fund Applied to Iowa Economic Development Authority Housing Fund Application. Roll call: unanimous. Mary Egger wanted to express how thankful she has been with streets being in great shape, a complaint about knowledge of power outage, would like to see more pickup for yard waste, and two days a year for junk days. Motion: Moved by Petersen, second by Willardson to approve Resolution 2016-3 On a Proposed Zoning Change within the City of Gowrie, Iowa. Roll call: unanimous. Motion: Moved by Harrison, second by Willardson to approve the 2016 Council Liaison Appointments. Motion carried: unanimous.

Regular Meeting

Regular meeting was held January 11, 2016, 6:30 PM at the utilities building with the following board members present: Tvrdik, Carpenter, and Rittgers. Motion by Carpenter to approve minutes, second Rittgers. Carried-all ayes. Bills allowed on motion by Rittgers, subject to audit, second Carpenter. Carried-all ayes. Consensus to approve the agenda.

ANGSTROM, CHUCK, CLOTHING ALLOWANCE/SUPPLIES 236.87PAYROLL TAXES STATE TAX 429.00ARAMARKBLDG & MAINT SUPP/UNIFORM EXP 297.25BLACK HILLS ENERGY UTILITY SERVICE 570.91JIM BLAIR SANITATION, RE-ISSUE CHK FROM 6/9/15 & DEC REC 3,451.50TCB SANITATION GARBAGE-381 CUSTOMERS5,905.50CITY OF GOWRIE ELEC, WATER, GARBAGE 3,986.96EMC WATER DIST SUPPLIES 86.38GMU UTILITY SERVICE 2,474.93GOWRIE NEWS FLUORIDE NOTICE 225.51GOWRIE SERVICE GAS/DIESEL FUEL 303.75HACH COMPANY CHEMICALS FOR TESTING 529.37HAWKINS INC., CONTAINER DEMURRAGE 10.00HEARTLAND BANK ACHFILE 32.10 SINKING FUNDS 10,490.00 STOP PAYMENT ON CHECK DATE 6/9 33.17

CITY OF CALLENDER – CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTESJanuary 12, 2016

The Callender City Council Meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Mayor Randy Hanson. Present: K. Jondle, W. Martens, N. Martens and J. Pommer. D. Lee joined the meeting at 6:35 p.m. Dan Sinclair Metering and Technology Solutions discussed radio read meters. Citizen expressed storm water concern which were resolved with Storm Drainage expansion plans (Spring 2016). Motion by W. Martens Second by D. Lee to approve the Consent Agenda; including Minutes of the City Council 12/8/15, Employee Committee 12/8/15, Special Minutes 12/21/15, Claims Payables and Financial Report Bundle December 2015. Transfer $1,350 deposit from C.A.R.E. from Library Trust Savings to City Checking (library dept). All Ayes. MC Motion by D. Lee, Second by W. Martens to approve the Agenda. All Ayes. MC Motion by D. Lee, Second by J. Pommer to approve 2016 Mayor Appointments. All Ayes. MC Motion by D. Lee to add city cell phone for Mayor, Second by N. Martens. All Ayes. MC. Annual Publication of Wages 2015: W-3 $97,402.63 / W-2’s W. Martens $480, D. Lee-Luke $36,284.53, T. Twito $16,412.80, B. Roberts $480, D. Lee $510, D. Weston $480, D. Shirbroun $390, R. Hanson $1200, J. McCormick $31,624.16, J. Urban $761.14, J. Horrell $8300, K. Jondle $480. 10. 1099’s total $65,950.52 Motion N. Martens, Second by D. Leeto schedule a public hearing 2/9/2016 regarding 15% Sewer rate increase with first reading ordinance amendment to follow. All Ayes. MC Recent Utility Reports reflect large water loss variance. Clerk will file property lien if past due is not paid by 1/29/2016. City will include driver by meters and Arch Flash Study in the FY 16/17 budget. EEG funds are dedicated for city hall upgrade and LED lights. Motion by Jondle, Second by W. Martens rescind prior motion for Mid States Millwright to pay the city $20,000 and request they pay the city $17,500 with Mid States paying stop loss up to $20,000 and we take title to elevator property. 1 legal PMC issue resolved with 1 PMC and 3 other legal items pending. All Ayes. MC. City Council scheduled a Special Meeting 1/19/2016 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss Budget Amendment FY ending 6/30/2016 and Budget FY 16/17. CLAIMS/PAYABLES DEC 2015CALHOUN COUNTY ELECTRIC ELECTRIC 12,269.36BROWN SUPPLY SUPPLIES CITY HALL 922.77DATA TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FEES 2,287.22EIDE, ERIC LEGAL 328GOWRIE NEWS & PRINT SHOP PUBLICATION 107.84HEARTLAND BANK LIBRARY 25IPERS PAYROLL 1,211.95LEE-LUKE, DENITA TRAINING 59.1LEHIGH VALLEY COOP TELEP LIBRARY 499.92ACCESS SYSTEMS LIBRARY 76.62GUIDEPOSTS LIBRARY 17.74LOVES COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY 630MENARDS SUPPLIES CITY HALL 17.93MID AMERICAN ENERGY UTILITIES 350.67NAPA AUTO SUPPLY SUPPLIES CITY HALL 87.47PEDERSON SANITATION RECYCLING 250STAR ENERGY FUEL 462.98TREASURER STATE OF IOWA SALES TAX 882WEBSTER COUNTY TELECOM DUES 1,152.50WEBSTER COUNTY SHERIFF DUES 3,392.00KAHL CONSTRUCTION CO. REPAIRS/MAINTENANCE 1,793.67BAKER AND TAYLOR LIBRARY 654.41MICROMARKETING LIBRARY 87.41TREASURER STATE OF IOWA TAXES 831IOWA LEAGUE OF CITIES TRAINING 40CITY OF CALLENDER UTILITIES 2,022.62POSTMASTER LIBRARY 244COLLECTIONS SERVICES CTR PAYROLL 713.52SW WEBSTER AMBULANCE ANNUAL PAY 2,500.00CALLENDER CEMETERY ANNUAL PAY 1,500.00CALLENDER FIRE DEPT. ANNUAL PAY 4,500.00TASTE OF HOMES BOOKS LIBRARY 20.98IOWA RURAL WATER ASSN DUES 225CAPSTONE PRESS LIBRARY 188.9MICHAEL FREDERICK LIBRARY 70HACH COMPANY CHEMICALS 100.39PETTY CASH LIBRARY LIBRARY 46.78GUNTHER SALT COMPANY SALT 4,031.43EFTPS PAYROLL 1,744.15JETCO REPAIRS 30.66KRIZ-DAVIS CO SUPPLIES CITY HALL 954.81AG SOURCE TESTING 596MID AMERICAN BOOKS LIBRARY 113.7JOHN HORRELL REIMBURSEMENT 33.59WOODRUFF ELECTRIC ELECTRIC 1,932.00OVERHEAD DOOR CO OF WC SERVICE CALL 196.75SMART APPLE MEDIA LIBRARY 154.65PAYROLL CHECKS 12/8/2015 2,259.30PAYROLL CHECKS 12/9/2015 1,553.28PAYROLL CHECKS 12/22/2015 2,792.29 CLAIMS TOTAL 56,962.36EXPENSES GENERAL FUND 22,236.55 ROAD USE TAX FUND 1,104.41 WATER FUND 12,188.95 SEWER FUND 3,179.21 ELECTRIC FUND 18,253.24REVENUE GENERAL 7,332.19 RUT 2,959.02 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 170.10 EMERGENCY 27.88 LOST 4488.41 WATER 8,949.84 SEWER 2,937.82 ELECTRIC 18,619.32 STORM WATER 3,460.50 Motion by Jondle, Second by N Martens to Adjourn at 8:40 p.m. All Ayes. MC Randy Hanson - MayorATTEST:Denita Lee-Luke – City Clerk

CITY OF FARNHAMVILLEOrdinance #1-2016

Notice of Public Hearing Farnhamville City Ordinance #1-2016

Floodplain Management Ordinance

This is to notify that the City of Farnhamville is holding a PUBLIC HEARING to update FLOODPLAIN ORDINANCE to comply with new floodplain maps and National Flood Insurance Program rules. The Hearing will be held on Monday, February 8th, 2016 at the Council Chambers at 6:30 p.m. Should you have any questions or comments prior to the meeting, please contact the City of Farnhamville by writing to City of Farnhamville, P.O. Box 97, Farnhamville, IA 50538 or by phone at 515-544-3618.

City of Farnhamville Disbursements as of January 11th, 2016 General Fund Alan Jorgensen December Net Wages $2,577.01 Alan Jorgensen Oil Reimbursment $15.97 Alex Farley Milage-MLA Class Ankeny $91.62 BCBS AJ Health Insurance $911.85 Bruce McCormack December Net Wages $867.27 Calhoun County Elec December $43,955.77 Calhoun County Elec Burnsite $9.85 Champion Chrysler Center, INC Police Vehicle Repair $358.55 Ecolaab Pest Control $100.91 Electronic Engineering Police Vehicle $25.00 Emily Bendickson December Net Wages $1,508.54 Emily Bendickson Health Insurance $232.90 Gowrie News / Dayton Review Legal $38.60 Harcourt Equipment Filter - Back Hoe $57.32 Internal Revenue Service SS/FWH $3,390.68 IPERS IPERS $1,712.35 Iowa Workforce Unemplyment Tax $17.06 Judy Harvey December Net Wages $324.27 Midwest Municipal Transmission Dues $230.00 Rita Kail Milage-MLA Class Ankeny $91.62 Roger Kopecky December Net Wages $2,122.46 Roger Kopecky Health Insurance $793.60 Star Energy Fuel $333.14 Treasurer State of IA Sales Tax $891.00 Visa Office Supplies $492.11 Treasurer State of IA State W/H $1,367.00 WCCTA - General Telephone $73.96 WCCTA - Police Telephone $73.97 RUT Mohr Sand & Gravel Road Stone $386.88 Menards -Fort Dodge Snow Shovel $9.96 WATER Agsource Coop Services Water Testing $254.50 USDA Water Project $6,987.00 USDA Water Project $245.00 WCCTA - Water Telephone $73.96 GARBAGE Carroll Refuse Service Garbage $2,850.00 SEWER ACCO Supplies $213.80 WCCTA - Sewer Telephone $73.96 ELECTRIC Kriz-Davis Co ARC Flash Study $1,580.00 NAPA Auto Parts Boom Truck $21.98 WCCTA - Electric Telephone $73.97 TOTAL $75,435.39

Farnhamville City CouncilRegular Meeting Minutes

January 11th, 2016

The Farnhamville City Council met on Monday, January 11th, 6:00 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, called to order by roll call by Mayor Frank Morgan, with council members Alex Farley, Barb Gregg and Rita Kail Others present Alan Jorgensen, Roger Kopecky, Judy Harvey, and Bruce McCormack. Absent Jeff Kicklighter and Clint Van Kley Motion by Gregg, seconded by Kail to approve the minutes from December meeting and the agenda for this meeting. Motion carried. Following discussion motion by Gregg, seconded by Farley to approve the payment of the bills thru January 11th.Motion carried. Verbal Police Report was given by McCormack. Champion Chrysler Center will be replacing the catalytic converter on the Police vehicle which is still under warranty. Motion by Farley, seconded by Gregg to have Design Electronics work on the Police computer. Motion carried. Monthly Finance Report was reviewed and discussed. Mayor Morgan appointed Rita Kail as Mayor Pro-tem. Motion by Gregg, seconded by Farley to appoint Mayor Morgan and Clerk Bendickson to open and deposit or share account in the name of the Corporation, Endorse checks and order for the payment of money or otherwise withdraw or transfer funds on deposit with Security Savings Bank and enter into a written lease for the purpose of renting, maintaining, accessing and terminating a Safe Deposit Box at Security Savings Bank. Motion carried. Motion by Gregg, seconded by Farley to appoint Mayor Morgan and Mayor Pro-tem Kail to borrow money on behalf and in the name of the Corporation, sign, execute and deliver promissory notes or other evidences of indebtedness, also endorse, assign, transfer, mortgage or pledge bills receivable, warehouse receipts, bills of lading, stocks, bonds, real estate or other property now owned or hereafter owned or acquired by the Corporation as security for sums borrowed, and to discount the same, unconditionally guarantee payments of all bills, received, negotiated or discounted and to waive demand, presentment, protest, notice of protest and notice of non-payment. Motion carried. Kahl Construction Burnside Iowa will submit an estimate for work to be done on the sink hole on Main St between Farnham Ave and Moulton Ave. A decision will be made at next month’s meeting for the work to begin the end of February. Motion by Gregg, second by Kail to purchase new lights and fixtures for the Library, treatment plant and City Hall from Kriz-Davis Co. Motion Carried. This meets the city’s energy efficiency requirement. The deposit ordinances were reviewed and discussed and the decision was made to leave as is with $200.00 deposit required for an apartment rental and $325.00 deposit required for a house, with monies to be paid before occupying the premises. The budget was discussed for FY2017 with some changes made and the Public Hearing to be held on February 8th, 2016 for the FY2017 Budget. Eleven shut-off notices have gone out for delinquent utility bills for shut-off January 25th, 2016.

2015 Gross SalariesAlan Jorgensen $47,359.86Emily Bendickson $23,027.50Bruce McCormack $1,816.00Roger Kopecky $32,946.77Patrick Monaghan $22,901.34Judy Harvey $2,149.35

Motion by Gregg, seconded by Farley to resume all Council Meeting at 6:30 p.m. starting with the February meeting. Motion carried. Next council meeting will be February 8th, 2016 at 6:30 pm. Motion by Gregg, seconded by Kail to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.

Emily Bendickson Frank MorganCity Clerk Mayor

IAMU, CIASSO DUES DEC/FEB & ENERGIZERS 535.74KRIZ-DAVIS COMPANY, DIST SUPP/STREET LIGHTS 3,263.50MANGOLD ENVIRON TESTING, WW COMPOSITES 663.00MENARDS INV 5890 MINUS $20 CREDIT 368.61NAPA MOTOR VEH, BLDG SUPP/MAINT 111.77OFFICE ELEMENTS OFFICE SUPPLIES 124.11TREASURER STATE OF IOWA, SALES TAX 2,775.00 USE TAX 336.00WCCTA TELEPHONE 277.44CHASE PAYMENTECH MONTHLY FEE 25.00SIMECA POWER PURCHASED 43,043.34EFTPS FED/FICA TAX 4,986.31WELLMARK BLUE CROSS, HEALTH INSURANCE/JAN 2016 4,550.88DELTA DENTAL OF IOWA DENTAL INSURANCE/JAN 2016 243.70PRINCIPAL LIFE LIFE INSURANCE/JAN 2016 73.60IPERS IPERS 2,795.68ENGQUIST LUMBER COMPANY, BLDG REPAIRS/MAINT. 145.87BROWN SUPPLY COMPANY, WATER DIST/FLUSHING HYDRANT187.75STAR ENERGY DIESEL FUEL 45.32DSG 48 RR ELEC METERS 2,469.90JIFI PRINT BULK ENVELOPES 502.05UNPLUGGED WIRELESS COMM, 2 WAY RADIO ANTENNAS 60.00TAYLOR CLEANING OFFICE CLEANING 90.00METERING & TECHNOLOGY SOL, 24 RR WATER METERS 4,982.03JEO CONSULTING GROUP INC., ARC FLASH STUDY 835.00COUNSEL COPIER LEASE 79.00EPROCESSING NETWORK, MONTHLY FEE 5.50KARL STREIT CONSTRUCTION, INSTALL GARAGE DOOR/ELEC PLANT 2,300.00THE COMMUNITY PANTRY DONATION FROM SHARED DOLLARS 200.00GOWRIE FIRE DEPART., DONATION FROM SHARED DOLLARS775.00DEPOSIT REFUNDS REFUND DATE 12/29/2015 47.80PAYROLL CHECKS TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS 13,753.89

Total revenues for month $107,832.69. Total expenses for month $130,249.1 Rittgers motioned to approve the 3rd reading of Resolution 1.15, A RESOLUTION AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO ELECTRIC RATES, second Carpenter. Motion carried on a roll call vote of all ayes. Carpenter moved to approve the passing of Resolution 1.15, A RESOLUTION AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO ELECTRIC RATES, second Rittgers. Motion carried on a roll call vote of all ayes. Update on HK Scholz…Chuck received a call from Ross Scholz butdid not return it due to the fact that Jim Kramer, attorney for GMU, had talked to Scholz’s attorney requesting that all communications go through him. The electrical outage that occurred the week before appeared to be from a failure in the switchgear that caused an arc and tripped/burned the breaker, leaving the west side of Gowrie dark while the employees worked to get things pieced together. Chuck received a quote from Shermco Industries, shortly before the meeting to piece the broken breaker back together, test the line and hookup the electronic relay system for $9394. Rittgers motioned to approve Shermco Industries to repair and test the breaker, second Carpenter. Carried-all ayes. Motion by Carpenter to adjourn, second Rittgers. Meeting adjourned 7:27 PM. Next regular meeting to be held February 9, 2016, 6:30 PM at the utilities building. __________________________ ____________________________Patrice Klingson Debra TvrdikSec of Board Chair of Board

Salaries for 2015Charles A. Angstrom 71700.66Patrice A. Klingson 37041.40Michael J. Horrocks 44154.04Gordon D. Adkins 47776.01 Adam C. Smith 40509.98Debra Tvrdik 200.00Bradley Lane 200.00Jeff Boerner 200.00Kevin Sturm 150.00Lynn Rittgers 200.00Dennis K Carpenter 50.00

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Jan. 20, 2016 11THE GOWRIE NEWSTHE GOWRIE NEWS

CITY OF GOWRIECITY OF FARNHAMVILLE - Budget Estimate

Form 631.1 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

BUDGET ESTIMATE

FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2016 - ENDING JUNE 30, 2017

City of Farnhamville , Iowa

The City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed Budget at Council Chambers

on 2/8/2016 at 6:30 P.M.

The Budget Estimate Summary of proposed receipts and expenditures is shown below.

Copies of the the detailed proposed Budget may be obtained or viewed at the offices of the Mayor,

City Clerk, and at the Library.

The estimated Total tax levy rate per $1000 valuation on regular property . . 8.10000

The estimated tax levy rate per $1000 valuation on Agricultural land is . . . . 0

At the public hearing, any resident or taxpayer may present objections to, or arguments in favor of,

any part of the proposed budget.

515-544-3619 Emily Bendickson

phone number City Clerk/Finance Officer's NAME

Budget FY Re-est. FY Actual FY

2017 2016 2015

(a) (b) (c)

Revenues & Other Financing Sources

Taxes Levied on Property 1 145,083 133,715 140,171

Less: Uncollected Property Taxes-Levy Year 2 0 0 0

Net Current Property Taxes 3 145,083 133,715 140,171

Delinquent Property Taxes 4 0 0 0

TIF Revenues 5 0 0 0

Other City Taxes 6 30,624 30,700 26,330

Licenses & Permits 7 0 0 0

Use of Money and Property 8 0 4,000 959

Intergovernmental 9 189,000 188,000 207,556

Charges for Services 10 1,511,000 742,000 704,256

Special Assessments 11 0 0 0

Miscellaneous 12 0 0 20,563

Other Financing Sources 13 0 0 64,915

Transfers In 14 0 0 13,420

Total Revenues and Other Sources 15 1,875,707 1,098,415 1,178,170

Expenditures & Other Financing Uses

Public Safety 16 39,400 61,400 64,404

Public Works 17 42,000 37,000 99,882

Health and Social Services 18 2,100 3,000 1,935

Culture and Recreation 19 24,500 23,000 21,427

Community and Economic Development 20 152,000 152,000 0

General Government 21 164,500 159,650 200,449

Debt Service 22 0 0 25,000

Capital Projects 23 0 0 0

Total Government Activities Expenditures 24 424,500 436,050 413,097

Business Type / Enterprises 25 605,000 581,000 902,640

Total ALL Expenditures 26 1,029,500 1,017,050 1,315,737

Transfers Out 27 0 0 0

Total Expenditures/Transfers Out 28 1,029,500 1,017,050 1,315,737

Excess Revenues & Other Sources Over

(Under) Expenditures/Transfers Out 29 846,207 81,365 -137,567

Beginning Fund Balance July 1 30 306,603 225,238 376,225

Ending Fund Balance June 30 31 1,152,810 306,603 238,658

Motion: Moved by Streit, second by Jackson to allow Gowrie WOW the use of Community Center with waived fees. Motion carried: unanimous.Motion: Moved by Petersen, second by Harrison not to open bids for garbage and recycling contract. Roll call: Aye-4 Nay-Willardson. Redman expressed she would like to see weekly recycling, and would like to see bids for garbage and recycling. Motion: Moved by Petersen, second by Harrison to approve golf rates and fees. Motion carried-unanimous. Motion: Moved by Harrison, second by Streit to approve Resolution 2016-2 to make changes to bank signature cards. Roll call: unanimous. Public comments: Darrel Mischke thanked the city for the City Burn Pile. Alan Wooters expressed being happy that the city will be going back to Johnson’s Law Firm and keeping Blair’s Sanitation. Jackson moved to approve the paying of January bills, second by Streit. Motion carried-unanimous. Adjourning of the meeting at 7:47 p.m. moved by Streit. Motion carried-unanimous.DATA TECH, CITY-RECEIPT MANAGEMENT PYMT 597.50BLACK HILLS ENERGY UTILITY BILL 864.50CASEY'S CITY/POLICE FUEL 250.62GOWRIE MUNICIPAL UTILITIE UTILITIES 4,857.17GOWRIE NEWS PUBLICATIONS 35.23JAMBOREE CONG MEALS FOOD 90.67MENARDS CITY-SUPPLIES 19.99STAR ENERGY CITY/STREET FUEL 466.38WEBSTER CALHOUN TELEPHONE SERVICES 422.53EFTPS FED/FICA TAX 1,538.57IPERS IPERS 907.42LEAF CITY-COPIER 59.71ADVANCED SYSTEMS-DALLAS, LIB-COPIER 65.66BAKER & TAYLOR LIB-BOOKS 170.81CARRIE DALLEY REIMBURSEMENT-FOOD 10.04ELDERBRIDGE AGENCY DEC 2015 MEALS 2,807.75BLUE RIBBON PELHAMS WATER SOFTENER 42.75SALES TAX GOLF SALE TAX QTR 717.00CENTRAL IOWA DISTRIBUTING, CITY-SHOP SUPPLIES 70.02HARCOURT EQUIPMENT CITY-LOADER LIGHTS 237.66NORTH CENTRAL CORRECTION, CITY-PRISONER EXPENSE 8.00FORT DODGE ASPHALT CO. CITY-ROADSTONE 2,685.00ROPER REPAIR CLUBHOUSE REPAIRS 898.43JEFF STUTZENBERG REIMBURSEMENT-UNIFORM 31.79DEMCO LIB-SUPPLIES 121.47US FOODS CONG MEALS FOOD 1,844.10VISA LIB-SUPPLIES 204.34FORT DODGE DISTRIBUTING CLUB - BEER EXPENSE 264.70MACKE MOTORS CITY/POLICE VEH REPAIRS 37.65DON'S PEST CONTROL PEST CONTROL 137.80GOWRIE TIRE & SERVICE, CITY-STREET SWEEPER REPAIR 100.00MERCHANT BANK, MULLIGAN'S CREDIT CARD FEES 85.08DAYTON LEADER LIB-SUBSCRIPTION 35.00PETTY CASH CITY 148.13TAYLOR, TAMMY COMM CENTER CLEANING 200.00BROKEN M BUILDERS SUNSET-STUMP GRINDING 500.00DAVID ANDERSON LIBRARY-REIMBURSEMENT 18.78PATRICE KLINGSON OFFICE SERVICES 500.00POPULAR MECHANICS LIB-MAGAZINE 8.00PAYROLL CHECKS TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS 5,104.93 CLAIMS TOTAL 27,165.18 GENERAL FUND 11,870.72 GOLF COURSE FUND 2,112.36 ROAD USE TAX FUND 7,435.26 CONGREGATE MEALS FUND5,746.84 TOTAL REVENUE $ 41,970.20 ______________________________________Danielle Clancy, City Clerk Gayle Redman, Mayor

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Stewart Memorial Community Hospital (SMCH) announces the start of the SMCH Foundation. After a year of planning, the inaugural foundation board of directors met for their first meeting on January 13, 2016. “Our first meeting served as an orientation for the new board members, and an opportunity to learn about each other,” notes Mary Ludwig, director of marketing, development, and volunteers. Ludwig says the board will spend the next few meetings establishing policy and planning the future of the foundation. “We are essentially building the foundation blocks for the successful establishment of this fundraising vehicle well into the future,” comments Ludwig. Board members were selected through an appli-cation process, which started last summer. “Our goal was to identify board members that brought different strengths to the board and represented communities served by our

organization.” Board members are Seth McCaulley, Chuck Schmitt, Marcvi Duncan, Amy Schumacher, Faye Huster, Marcie Boerner, Heather Cain, Mary Lud-wig, and Jo Grodahl. The board will work to establish goals that align with the goals of the organization. “Our vision is to transform our communi-ties by providing coordi-nated care and exceptional experiences. The Foundation goals will support SMCH in achieving this important vision. The end result will be charitable giving that represents an investment in improving the health of our communities,” shares Heather Cain, CEO. The foundation board will also work collab-oratively with the SMCH Auxiliary. “Our Auxiliary has been the backbone of fundraising for SMCH for over 50 years. The Auxiliary will continue to play an integral role in raising funds to sup-port our endeavors through their traditional fundraisers like the $5 Jewelry Sale, Trivia Night and Table A Fare,” notes Ludwig. Ludwig says that while the Auxiliary has focused on fundraising through events, the founda-tion will focus on fundrais-ing through annual cam-paigns and planned giving. The need for com-munity support stems from a variety of factors. Hospi-tals are facing declining re-imbursements which leads to negative operating mar-gins, capital needs to invest in patient care exceeds the budget, and SMCH does

The newly formed Stewart Memorial Community Hospital Foundation board members from left to right are Seth McCaulley, Heather Cain, Chuck Schmitt, Mary Ludwig, Amy Schumacher, Jo Grodahl, Faye Huster, and Marcie Boerner. Missing from the photo is Marci Duncan.

Stewart Memorial Community Hospital announces start of SMCH Foundation

not generate county tax revenue to support the hospital fi-nancially. “There are 42 hospitals in the state that do levy taxes from the communities they support. This gener-ates an additional $300,000 to $2.3 million in revenue for each of these hospitals to reinvest into their organizations and infrastructure. It makes a difference. And unlike the schools and county, SMCH does not garner this support in the form of taxes from the communities we serve. This further supports the need to generate com-munity support through a foundation to allow us to accom-plish our mission of providing quality health and wellness to you and your family,” says Cain.

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The weather made fighting this fire extremely difficult. “We froze up three pumpers, three tankers and two fire hydrants, one water tower and drained another water tower.” said Chief Huffman. Two fire marshals, at the scene, initially identi-fied a space heater that was plugged in with an extension cord as the source of the fire. According to Boxholm Fire Chief Huffman the cause of the fire was probably electri-cal. Southeast Webster Grand Elementary had coun-selor a on hand Monday, Jan. 18 to help Riley, Autumn, and Brayden’s classmates with the grief of loosing their friends. A GoFundMe page has been set up for the So-rensen family. The total at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 18 was $27,420.

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In November the Prairie Valley Elementary TK and Kindergarten students kicked of Reading is Rewarding by making turkey headbands and beaded bracelets. Photo by PV Elemenatry.

Reading Is Rewarding for T-K and Kindergarten PV Elementary Students The T-K and Kindergarten students at Prairie Valley Elementary School enjoy reading at school and at home. After reading books at home students return read-ing slips to their classroom each week. Due to the generosity of the Palmer Family Grant at the end of each month students’ names are drawn for a special prize and the classes celebrate with a Read-ing Is Rewarding Party. In October, the students enjoyed reading in the dark with flashlights, playing autumn bingo, creat-ing masks and singing songs. In November students cre-ated patterned headbands, beaded bracelets and played Thanksgiving bingo. In December students invited a grown up friend to join them at school for a Reindeer Reading Party. They traveled to several centers reading books, making rein-deer food, playing roll and cover and enjoying a snack of reindeer chow. Each student received a book and a candy cane. Students continue to read in January and will celebrate with a Valentine’s for Veterans party at the end of the month. Way to go Jaguars! Keep reading! It’s fun to celebrate reading together.

In December the students had fun at a Reading is Rewarding reindeer reading party.

For the October Reading is Rewarding program the elementary children get to do a reading in the dark ac-tivity.

Paton Library open with volunteer helpHead Librarian Needed... The Paton Library is open once more. With the help of some very gracious volunteers the library will re-

main open as they search for a head librarian. The special candidate should be a people person, self starter, ready to learn and be computer savvy. Being a Library director is also helpful although training is available. The library is closed on Mondays. Open Tues-days from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday open from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday open from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday open from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Saturday open from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

The Paton Public Library is now open due to very gracious volunteers. submitted photos.

Come check out the great kids area at the Paton Public Library.

Donkey Basketball is Back at Southeast valleySponsored by FFA... The Central Plains FFA Chapter is sponsoring a donkey basketball game on Thursday, February 4th, at the Prairie Valley Elementary School outside of Farn-hamville, Iowa. The games will begin at 6:30 PM with four teams made up of officers from the high school and FFA, the faculty, and local area individuals. The Gowrie Fire Department will be serving pork burgers, baked beans, chips and a drink for a “Free Will Donation”. Proceeds from the meal will support the new fire station in Gowrie. The meal will be served from 5:00 to 7:00 PM in the multi-purpose room in the elemen-tary. Tickets can be purchased before the event from a FFA member or the high school office for $6.00. You can also contact Mr. Kehoe via kehoes@prairievalley.k12.ia.us. Facebook: Gowrie-Central Plains FFA. Hope to see you there!!!

First United Church Activities for the week The following activities will be held in Farn-hamville. On January 20 Lunch Bunch will meet at 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Bell Choir will meet 6:00 p.m. until 6:15 p.m.

Faith and Joy Circles will meet together, Thurs-day, January 21 at 2:00 p.m. Participate in the making of Stone Soup follow-ing worship Sunday, January 24th . Bring a baggie of cleaned cut up vegetables, noodles, prepared meat, or a can of broth. They will put it together to cook during worship and to enjoy imme-

diately after. They will need helpers in the kitchen that morning, as well as help serving and cleaning up. Join the men Saturday Mornings at 8:30 a.m. for a men only discussion and fellowship. If you have any questions contact Gary Vosberg, Jeff Patterson, or Dave Kruse.

Gowrie United Methodist Church’s weekly events