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July 29, 2015 GOWRIE, WEBSTER COUNTY, IOWA VOL. 125 NO. 30

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Monday, Aug 3 Harcourt TOPS, 8:00 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church Harcourt. Cub Scout Pack 42, 6:00 p.m. at the Callender Heritage Library/Community Center

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Gowrie City Council mulls decision to lend street sweeper to CallenderCity accepts Police Chief Bruce McCormacks resignation ... A discussion over lending the City of Callender the city street sweeper and the hiring of Nellis Construc-tion Company to repair the Gowrie Library roof high-lighted the Gowrie City Council meeting on Monday, July 20 at the Gowrie Civic/Community Center. The city also regretfully accepted Police Chief Bruce McCormacks resignation. McCormack had served with the Gowrie Police Department for more than 27 years. McCormack will still represent Gowrie on the 911 Board. The meeting moved at a fluid pace, as Dave Hoover and the Parks board is still checking out new dig-gers that would cost $1,000 each. Hoover also stated that city maintenance has be-gun to move dirt while the new LED light at the northeast corner of City Park is shining considerably brighter. After Hoover, McCormack stated that the Fourth of July weekend went well with no major incidents. However, McCormack also said that the speed gun has been having problems. The speed gun has been in service for more than 18 years and is currently in use. Alan Wooters of the Library Board reported that the reading program has been successful, as was the re-cent hiring of Elissa Mobley as Library Director. Wooters said that the library also showcased a puppet show and all of the recent activity has generated local excitement. Wooters also proposed a move to lower the number of Library Board members from seven to five, a proposition that the city council will discuss at a later time. After all of the committees issued their reports to the council, there was a small discussion about the two

bids submitted to the City of Gowrie to fix the Library roof. Nellis Construction of Coalville submitted a $1,600 bid compared to Johnson Masonrys $2,100. Gayle Redman favored Nellis, due to the bid be-ing less expensive, while Mayor Dave Stokesbary wanted a good job done. The council then unanimously approved the Nellis bid. Kevin Stern addressed the city council on the recent break-ins at his business. The council is aiming to further explore the situation and provide safety for the citys businesses.

Anderson, Paton,named Zion Lutheranchurch secretary Every Tuesday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., any member or visitor coming into Zion Lutheran Church in Gowrie is greeted with a kind smile. Continuing that tradition of warm welcomes, Brenda Anderson became the new church secretary on July 12. Anderson started after the retirement of long-time church secretary Cheryl Rasmussen, who retired to help take care of her grandchildren. According to Anderson, Cheryl has continued to be a great help in answering questions. Zion Lutheran then approached Anderson to be the secretary. Ive always been involved with the church, Anderson said of her new position. I helped teach Sun-day School and help coordinate Sunday School as a member. Now Im in charge of getting the bulletins ready each Sunday. I just want to help communicate to the mem-bers, let them know whats going on in the church and help them in any way. Anderson grew up in the Gowrie area, and now currently lives near Paton. Anderson has been married for 11 years and has two girls. Anderson has also been a life-long member of the church. Ive always been a member of Zion, Anderson said. I was baptized and confirmed here. For both Zion and Anderson, the position has been a great fit for both. Its nice and flexible, Anderson said of her schedule. Im still able to spend time with my children, so I appreciate that.

Brenda Anderson is the new church secretary at Zion Lutheran Church in Gowrie. Anderson has been a prominent member of Zion in the past, teaching and coordi-nating Sunday School.

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Gowrie Fire Departmentsponsors 10th annual Truck and Tractor Pull At 6 p.m., Saturday Aug. 1 at the Webster Coun-ty Fairgrounds, the Gowrie Fire Department will sponsor the annual Truck and Tractor Pull. Sanctioned by the Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pulling Association, the events proceeds will benefit the construction of the new Gowrie firehouse. The Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pulling Asso-ciation is the top pulling association in the Midwest that schedules more than 70 evevnts in 50 cities from South Dakota to Texas. Admission is $15 for adults and $5 for children 12 and younger. A pit pass is avaiable for an additional $20.

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Jaguar Baseball... Front row, left to right, are Mitchell Reck, Adam Dellachiesa, Travis Jones, Spencer Johnson, Cameron Anderson, Cade King, and Jocob Sorenson. Second Row, left to right are Carter Steck, Fernando Salizar, Isaac Peebler, Nolan Johnson, Ryan Gustafson, Daven Reese, and Kolten Lundberg, Third Row, left to right are Coach Bryan Bachal, Andrew Dorage, Nolan Brand, Dakota Jaeschke Dylan Johnson, Joe Sedlacek, sam Berglund, Tommy Lennon, and Coach Brad Anderson.

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Please come and join us for an afternoon of family fun!!!

City Wide garage sales begin on Friday, July 31st at noon until 7:00 P.M. and Saturday, August 1st from 8:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.

We will have activities for all ages! Everything Kicks off with a parade @1:30pm We welcome back KID TRACTOR PULLS!!

There will be games in the park with an evening of a free will donation supper accompanied by live entertainment by TRAVIS KLINGSON AND

JAKE GROSSNICKLE.

Community Church Service in park on Sunday morning at 10:00 A.M. with program by vacation bible school kids and lunch to follow service.

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Friends in Gowrie, Daytonareas make the difference. . . I stayed in Arizona longer this year to be with my mother and brother. My mother was recovering from open heart surgery performed in December and generally was doing fine but there were a few things I would do for her occasionally. My mother and brother left Arizona after the first week of May and I decided to stay a week longer in order to attend Tyler Andersons graduation at West Texas A & M University. Tylers graduation was on Saturday, May 16. I was planning to leave on Friday and then stay in Santa Rosa, NM, leaving the next morning to be there a little early. And then the weird weather that engulfed much of the country occurred. It never, never rains in Arizona in May but it happened on that Friday. And it was also snowing, sleeting, etc., in the mountains that I would be

traveling through. The Weather Service issued a travel advisory against driving through the mountains that day and I abided by that directive. I wasnt able to attend Tylers graduation which was a disappointment. Tyler had interned at the Dayton Review the previous summer and had written some sports stories during the Christmas holidays. We had several long talks and I was getting to know him. On Sunday I met Tyler at his home and was in-troduced to his step-father Steve Waters. Regrettably I missed seeing Tylers mother Val. Tyler and I dined out for lunch and I stayed with him for several hours before leaving. It was raining during much of my drive back to Iowa. It was a pleasure to attend the Dayton Alumni Banquet on Memorial Day weekend. I was seated with friends Chuck and Linda Danielson and their friends Bill and Carol Murphy who were very nice. I was able to interact with several people that night but there is never enough time to greet everyone. Listening to Joe LeValley sing All the World is From Dayton tonight was wonderful to hear again. There were many well deserving accolades for Judy Nemechek Heidner and her sister Joanne, orga-nizers of the banquet. Many other volunteers were also applauded. Afterwards we had a wonderful get-together at Chuck and Lindas home with several couples attending. Jim Nelson and his brother Jerry were also there. Also attending were Larry and Sue Sandholm Oghe, Boone. The Oghes have sold their Boone home and are mov-ing to the Tuscon, AZ area but will return to Iowa a few months of the year in the summer months to reunite with family and friends. That weekend I was thinking to myself that as I get older friends are becoming much more important to me. To be sure family is huge, but there is something so special our friends and people who matter to us. A few weeks later I took Tyler out to eat at Marvs Market Street Grill & Bar in Gowrie. It was great to meet my friends Don and Kay Miller and another couple they were with. At the Gowrie Fourth of July celebration I was able to see several events. I enjoyed the chicken dinner at the Methodist Church. Al Wooters is always involved in that along with dozens of other church members. I sat across from two classmates who had at-tended the Prairie View Class of 1960 class reunion that weekend. One of the two people was Carolyn Johnson Mabee who had taken photos of that event and she e-mailed the photo to the Gowrie News, also supply iden-tifications. I had a good visit with Carolyn and also an-other gentleman from that class. I am sorry that I cant remember his name and Ill just have to reunite with them at another Gowrie July 4 celebration. On that same holiday weekend I met with Jim Nelson, organizer of that great Arizona weekend in March with many Dayton alumns attending. Many peo-ple attending that weekend event are still talking about how special that event was. Jim has since stated that he likes organizing such events, but that he also feels a need

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Pink and Black Best Shot Tournament slated for Gowrie Golf Course Summer is not over yet, as there are still plenty of fun events to be a part of at the Gowrie Municipal Golf Course. In addition to the Monday Night stag event and Friday Night couples event, there are a couple tourna-ments left to participate in. A four 4-gal pink and black best shot tourna-ment is scheduled to be held on Aug. 3. Tee-off time is 9 a.m. There will be events, spe-cial prizes and a new golf bag raffle. Be creative with your pink and black attire. Tournament amount is $80 per team. Sign up early and call the club house to register. Everyone is welcome. Sunday, Sept. 6 is the new two couples best shot six inch cup tournament. Tee off is at 1 p.m. and there is an 18 team total for the event. The tournament is 18 holes with an amount is $40. The grill will be available, so bring your own meat to grill and stay for karaoke. Even if you do not want to participate in the tournament, bring meat to grill and participate in the fun, as everyone is welcome. In addition to the tournaments and weekly events, a new deck has been constructed to Mulligans club house. This deck was made possible by the generous donations of FC Co-op, NEW Co-op, Anderson Machin-ery, Gowrie Mens league, Karl and Kenny Streit, and many volunteers to help construct it. The Gowrie Municipal Golf Course would like to extend a thank you to everyone that donated and helped with this project. The womens league and other volunteers have also been working very hard on making the landscaping look wonderful! Thank you for everyone who helped and volunteered to make the course and club house look great for the season! The golf course and Mulligans club house is only open with the dedication of its members and help of the community. Thanks to everyone who enabled the Gowrie Municipal Golf Course to be a success this sea-son.

Jaguar softball players highlight All-TLC honors Four Southeast Valley softball team players were among the first and honorable mention teams from the Twin Lakes Conference All-Conference squads. Senior Nicole Williams, junior Natalie Lambert and junior Josie Breitsprecher were placed on the first team Twin Lakes All-Conference squad. Junior Erica Rittgers earned a spot on the honor-able mention squad. The Jaguars (22-12) finished fourth in the TLC with a 7-3 record. Newell-Fonda (30-14), this years conference representative in the State Softball tourna-ment, finished first with a perfect 10-0 record. Rounding out the top of conference was Alta-Aurelia (8-2 TLC, 24-12 overall) and East Sac County (8-2, 15-14).

Senior Nicole Williams pitches against South Cen-tral Calhoun on July 2 in Lytton. Williams was among four Lady Jags players honored by the Twin Lakes Conference.

Natalie Lambert pitches the ball for the Jaguars against Woodward-Granger on July 1. Lambert was hon-ored by the Twin Lakes Conference. Photo by Lynn Ritt-gers.

Erica Rittgers gets a hit for the Jaguars on June 5 against Ogden. Rittgers was honored by the Twin Lakes Conference. Photo by Lynn Rittgers.

Josie Breitsprecher makes the catch on third base against Sioux Central on June 3. Breitsprecher was honored by the Twin Lakes Conference. Photo by Lynn Rittgers.

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Oscar J. Croonquist, 87, of Twin Lakes, former-ly of Callender, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2015 at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home with his family by his side following a 20 year courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 25th at 9:45 a.m. in the Chapel of the Laufersweiler-Siev-ers Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Moorland, with Msgr. Kevin McCoy officiating the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be in Our Lady of Good Counsel Cemetery in Moorland, with Military Rites conducted by the V.F.W. Post 1856 and the U.S. Army Honor Guard. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Survivors include his wife, Mary Jo of Twin Lakes; children, Jolene Jenkins and her husband John of Newton; Kathy Parenza and her husband Tony of Ur-bandale; Dave Croonquist and his wife Laura of Omaha; Julie Nelson and her husband Todd of Iowa City; and Dan Croonquist of Callender; 16 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and his brother, Alan Croonquist and his wife Bonnie of Moorland. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Oscar and Bertha (Ostrand) Croonquist; brother, Bernard Croonquist; and sisters, Gladys Selander and Edna Fiala. Oscar Junior Croonquist was born on February 15, 1928 in Palm Grove, IA. The family then moved to Moorland. He graduated from Moorland High School in 1946. Oscar attended 2 years of college in Fort Dodge and then completed the Iowa State University Farm Pro-gram. On June 25, 1955 he was united in marriage to Mary Jo Kehoe in Moorland and the couple established their home on a farm near Callender for more than 40 years. Besides being a rural letter carrier for the United States Postal Service for 32 years, he also farmed for 42 years. Oscar was very proud to receive an award for the Million Mile safe driver club as a letter carrier. He was a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Cal-lender American Legion, and served on the Lehigh Val-ley Telephone Board for 21 years. Oscar was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfa-ther, brother, and friend to many. He and his wife Mary Jo, recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in the company of his family on June 25th. Over the years, Oscar especially cherished the time spent and memories shared with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family or to Hospice of Fort Dodge.

Oscar J. Croonquist, 87

Birthdays30-Jul Kalli Board, Jason McKenney31-Jul Gordon Erritt, Alberta Little Jordan Thomas1-Aug Steve Peterson2-Aug Mark Coon, Samantha Gleason3-Aug Elizabeth Castle, Rachael Castle Joann Saxton, Jane Wallestad Betsy Wiederin, Kevin Barber JeffErritt,CindyKail Doug Rushton5-Aug Mel Kaufman, Pat Peterson Bill Vote

Anniversaries29- Aug Ron and Maretta Hansen; Larry and Linda Nolte.30 - Aug Kevin and Kelly Black.2- Aug John and Dawn Fredrickson.4 - Aug Cory and Amy Donahe.

Steven J. Dorsey, 68, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2015 at Southfield Wellness Community, Webster City. Funeral services were held 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 24, 2015 at Our Saviours Lutheran Church, Callen-der, with Pastor Jon Rollefson officiating. Burial was at Callender Cemetery with Military Rites by American Le-gion Peterson Post #431, Gowrie. Palmer Funeral Home, Gowrie, is in charge of arrangements. Steven is survived by his wife, Wanda Dorsey of Callender; son, A.J. (Katie) Dorsey of Gowrie; grandson, Drew; granddaughter, Charlie; brothers, Tom Dorsey of Fort Dodge; Jon Dorsey of Farnhamville; Joe Dorsey of Callender; sisters, Michel (Roger)Swanson of Twin Lakes; Dy Ann (Irv) Fiala of Callender; Kathy (Dennis) Peterson of Gowrie; Kristy (Rex) Blunk of Mendota, IL; Sara (Tom) Barkley of West Des Moines; Mary Dorsey of West Des Moines; and brother-in-law, Dale Chris-tensen of Callender. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Maxine (Lowry) Dorsey; infant sisters, Mary Ann and Mary Suzanne; and brother, Kelly Dorsey. Steven J. Dorsey was born January 3, 1947 in Fort Dodge and graduated from Prairie Community High School in 1965. He served in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1967 in Vietnam. Steve operated Dorsey Construction in Callender for many years. He was united in marriage to Wanda Christensen on November 19, 1977. Steve was a member of Our Saviours Lutheran Church, Callender. He loved dirt track racing, NASCAR, and was a proud member of Road Rebels Car Club. Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.

Steven J. Dorsey, 68

Dewey C. Madson, 85, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2015 at Trinity Regional Medical Center, Fort Dodge. Private family graveside services were held Fri-day, July 24, 2015 at Gowrie Township Cemetery. Dewey is survived by his wife, Donna of Gowrie; daughter, Cheri Delay of Jefferson; sons, Bret Madson of Jefferson; Todd Madson of Jefferson; step-sons, Steve (Renae) Lane of Farnhamville; Randy (Geri) Lane of El Cajon, CA; Keith (Sharon) Lane of North Las Vegas, NV; step-daughter, Kathy (Tom) Lane Fromme of Oakton, VA; 5 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; 6 step-grandchildren; and 10 step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by parents, Oscar and Ethel (Gurney) Madson; sisters, Blanche Hinrichs; Betty Larson; Donna Ablett; brothers, Charles Madson and Gordon Madson. Dewey C. Madson was born August 22, 1929 in Slifer and graduated from Farnhamville High School. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in Ger-many. Dewey then graduated from Drake University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. He was united in marriage to Betty Dowling on August 30, 1951, and the couple later divorced. Dewey was employed at Security Savings Bank, Farnhamville, for 52 years. On June 11, 1972, he married Donna Lane, and the couple lived in Gowrie and spent their winters in Glendale, AZ. Dewey loved golf-ing, putting puzzles together, and traveling. Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.

Dewey C. Madson, 85

County Council installed at Webster County Fair The 2015-2016 4-H County Council was in-stalled on Sunday, July 12, following the Parade of Champions dinner at the Webster County Fair. The in-stallation was led by Jacob Lewandowski, former County Council member. The new County Council members are: Dayton Tigers Joel Anderson, Karrigan Men-tzer Elkhorn Earlybirds Rachel Rethwisch Gowrie Groundbreakers Ben Carlson, Joshua Carlson, Maddy Christensen, Jarrett Loseke, Hannah Pe-terson, Matthew Ross Washington Winners Madison Anderson, Lauren Harris, Leslie Housken, Tommy Lennon, Olivia Mitchell, Daven Rees, Dillon Sytsma These youth will work with the adult Youth Committee as they set goals for the upcoming year in the 4-H program.


Colleen M. Royster 72, of the rural Slifer area, passed Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at Trinity Regional Medical Center, Fort Dodge. Funeral services were held 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 27, at the United Methodist Church, Gowrie, with Pastor Annette Ruhs Kruse offici-ating. Burial will be at the Callender Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be left to the discretion of the fam-ily. Colleen is survived by her daughter Roberta Dawster of Gowrie; son Ryan (Tracy) Royster of Cal-lender; 4 grandchildren, Magen Royster, Logan Royster, Abby Vayding, and Ashely Dawster; 7 great-grandchil-dren, Atreyu, Rowan, Ayden, Bentley, Ollie, Audrey, and Erabella. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert L. Royster; parents, Leslie and Mary (Hewitt) Anderson; and brother Larry Lee Anderson. Colleen Marie Anderson was born October 14, 1942 at Fort Dodge. She graduated from Central Webster Community School in Burnside. Following her educa-tion, Colleen worked at Globe Union and then for a bank. On April 3, 1965 she was united in marriage to Robert L. Royster at Fort Dodge. In 1969, they moved to the Slifer area, where they farmed until their retirement in 2001. Bob passed away in 2008. Colleen enjoyed camping, watching movies, cooking, flowers, and helping others. Most of all she loved her grandchildren and great-grand-children. She was a member of the United Methodist Church, Gowrie, Communion Steward, volunteer for Trinity Hospice, and the Stroke Club.

Oscar J. Croonquist, 87 Colleen M. Royster, 72

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

How many times have I said we cant go home again but if I could go home again Id like to go back to the days when we came into town on Saturday nights during the summer. This was the highlight of our week as school was out and for country kids that was the only time we had to get together in the summertime. Several of us did not live close and were on different party lines and back then kids (or most people) didnt get on the phone and yap and yap and who heard of texting or Facebook? It would be fun to once again get that candy bar at Westeens and the nickel bag of popcorn from Axel Westeen then go walking, talking and share the goodies. We would then be able to go to the town pump for a cool sip or two of water. We met others along the main street and caught up on our weeks activities. We of-ten got to do the same thing on Wednesdays and have the added enjoyment of watching the town band but at a fairly young age I was in that band for a while, oom pah-ing away. On those revisited times I would do what I wish I had done. As I grew older, we moved to town and I eventually got a job on Wednesdays and Saturdays, I met some very interesting people. Many of those older people were Swedish immigrants or were among the ear-ly residents or even among the founders. How I wish I had talked to them in depth, learning of their decisions to make this spot in Boone County home whether they were first or second generation people. They could tell me first hand of their lives and experiences. They could tell me of their struggles to establish a community and how it grew to have busi-nesses of all kind to serve the townspeople and especially those in the farm area around the town. I had known that Boxholm was the name of a town in Sweden. Why didnt I check that out further and talk to John A. Ander-son about his fathers home town being Boxholm, Swe-den and what he remembered of his father and the steps leading to the early establishing the community. It was around and active some years prior to being officially in-corporated nearly 102 years ago. There were others who were early settlers or had second generation offspring from whom I could have gleaned a lot of information. Apparently word got back to the old country of this paradise in the center of the United States of America as there were a number of people who immigrated to the area. Axel Anderson was one of those people and I spent quite a bit of time in his and wife Annas home, listening to the Swedish conver-sations until they realized I was there too. That was okay. I did learn only a few words but got so I could get the gist of a conversation. That ability long ago made its escape from my brain. There were other people who were first gen-eration too. Why didnt I contact them to learn of their reasons for coming to Boone County. I know why they came to the U.S. but what led them to that spot? Did they have others already here? Had the word gotten back that it was a good place to be with rich farmland available? My classmate, Maxine Johnsons, parents were late com-ers but they were pure Swedish. Why didnt she write about that or ask them questions and pass on to us long time Americans? Another person I wish I had talked to beyond chit chat at Lundvalls was John Miller. He was quite a guy. And, I know he would have had some tales to tell be-cause he surely had some insight on the Hitler regime. I understand his son, Ernst, was first his stepson who somehow missed being held and put into youth and then military service of Hitlers army, most likely thanks to John. That, too, would have been of interest beyond just the hearsay. I may have needed an interpreter if possible but still, an interesting account was missed. Why didnt I talk with Axel Westeen, not born in Sweden but early aboard in Boxholm history was Pete Stark, talked more with Lloyd Lundvall whose Dad was an entrepreneur in the developing town. Why didnt I think to write down some of the info gleaned from con-versations with Esther? There were others around, if not first from the old country generations but close behind who would have had tales to tell. But, alas, we do have facts and figures but not those personal tales that would bring them back to life. My folks and I remember being asked what kind of a nationality was Downs and we always said just plain American. Apparently families on both side of my tree have been around for who knows how long. I wish I knew more. I know it basically both sides back went back into the 17th or early 19th century, perhaps even before that, but have a feeling they decided somewhere to follow the Mayflower and gradually moving west-ward to Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Missouri and Iowa. My mothers parents moved to South Dakota

What the oldtimers could have told us...where they homesteaded on 80 not so good farming acres at a total cost of $160 and grandfather continued his railroad career until his early death. Of course, we cant go home again. If there are any of your descendants still around who had a chance to talk with a grandparent, great grandparent, aunts, uncles, etc. I hope they told you some of those family stories, funny, sad, and all and that you have them not only in your head but written down. If not written, do it now. You cant go home again.

Southeast Valley Schedule of Events

Week of July 29th to Aug 5thSaturday, Aug 11:30 - 2:30 MS Marching Band Harcourt Appreciation Day ParadeMonday, Aug 3SVHS Football at Camp Dodge (Aug 3-6)10:30 - 12:00 Open Gyms for Volleyball Mondays & WednesdaysTuesday, Aug 4SVHS Football at Camp Dodge (Aug 3-6)Wednesday, Aug 6SVHS Football at Camp Dodge (Aug 3-6)10:30 - 12:00 Open Gyms for Volleyball Mondays & Wednesdays

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

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

Birthdays30-Jul Kalli Board, Jason McKenney31-Jul Gordon Erritt, Alberta Little Jordan Thomas1-Aug Steve Peterson2-Aug Mark Coon, Samantha Gleason3-Aug Elizabeth Castle, Rachael Castle Joann Saxton, Jane Wallestad Betsy Wiederin, Kevin Barber JeffErritt,CindyKail Doug Rushton5-Aug Mel Kaufman, Pat Peterson Bill Vote

Anniversaries29- Aug Ron and Maretta Hansen; Larry and Linda Nolte.30 - Aug Kevin and Kelly Black.2- Aug John and Dawn Fredrickson.4 - Aug Cory and Amy Donahe.

Stratford Lutheran Churchhosts Swedish Club, Aug. 4 The August Swedish club meeting will be at the Stratford Lutheran church on Aug. 4, at 7 p.m. Janet Gal-loway will tell of her experiences in Honduras. There will also be a potluck lunch. Everyone is welcome to come to the meeting.

County Council installed at Webster County Fair The 2015-2016 4-H County Council was in-stalled on Sunday, July 12, following the Parade of Champions dinner at the Webster County Fair. The in-stallation was led by Jacob Lewandowski, former County Council member. The new County Council members are: Dayton Tigers Joel Anderson, Karrigan Men-tzer Elkhorn Earlybirds Rachel Rethwisch Gowrie Groundbreakers Ben Carlson, Joshua Carlson, Maddy Christensen, Jarrett Loseke, Hannah Pe-terson, Matthew Ross Washington Winners Madison Anderson, Lauren Harris, Leslie Housken, Tommy Lennon, Olivia Mitchell, Daven Rees, Dillon Sytsma These youth will work with the adult Youth Committee as they set goals for the upcoming year in the 4-H program.

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claims as her own. However, she likes the visits from any pastor visiting the care center as they rotate on a regular basis. Of note, she misses her significant other, Herb Thoma. They shared their lifes journey with one another for twenty-two years. Herb passed away at the care cen-ter five years ago. As a child, Nellie has fond recollections of

By Jill Viles A love of family is truly evident as one listens to the life story of Nellie Summers. Though raised as an only child in Lehigh, Nellie went on to become the mother of six childrenfour girls, and two boys follow-ing her marriage in 1955. Nellie is grandmother to fifteen, and great grandmother to fourteen. She has spent most of her life living in Lehigh, but has called the Gowrie Care Center home for the past four years. Nellie Summers favorite recollection of Lehigh is the change in leaf color in the fall. Her eyes sparkle as she thinks of the beautiful scenery surrounding the town. She describes her time growing up in Lehigh, as well as the years she raised her

Nellie Summers, resident at Gowrie Care Center,has 15 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildrenRaised as only child in Lehigh, but mother of six. . .

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family there, as a friendly atmosphere. One feels as if theyve stepped into another time and place as the hum of Nellies TV echoes into the hall-way. The familiar refrain of Leave it to Beaver, as well as Dennis the Menace, soothe the listener into another time and place. This is Nellies favorite pastime, and its easy to understand that these TV programs are associated with such fond memories of life in a previous generation. Nellie holds her family dear to her heart as some live close by, and others much further. They come when they can, she explains. Her children, Doug and Denise, live in Wis-consin. Dena lives in Illinois. Donita lives in Missouri. Dennis lives in Harcourt, and Debbie lives in Boone. Zion Lutheran is the place of worship Nellie

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school. She states English was her favorite subject. She spent most of her life as a homemaker, but also worked as a waitress for twenty-two years. Currenty, Nel-lie explains that she likes all sorts of activities at the care center. She es-pecially enjoys listening to guitar playing and sing-ing. Nellie loves to paint and complete woodwork-ing projects with friends. She names taco salad as her favorite meal at the Gowrie Care Center.

Prairie Valley school sponsors hole at new Frisbee Golf Course Approval for the proposed Laurel Park Frisbee Golf Course, a presentation of the Student Achievement Data and an expansion of Kids Palace Daycare into the technology lab were subjects of the Prairie Valley School Board meeting on Wednesday, July 15 at the Southeast Valley High School Library. The meeting began at 6:45 and moved rather quickly. The first major move that the school board made was the hiring of Kyle Johnson as a Student Intervention-ist (counselor, etc.), a full-time position at the school. Johnson is the current Southeast Valley head coach in boys basketball. The school board approved the City of Gowrie expanding the existing agreement for the baseball field in Gowrie. This would include the usage of the parking areas and surrounding area near the football field to ac-comodate the proposed Laurel Park Frisbee Golf Course. Following the motion, the school board also ap-proved sponsoring Hole Seven on the course, contribut-ing $500 toward the project. There were also no bids on the John Deere mow-er, and the school board agreed that the mower should be advertised at a set price of $4,500. Expansion of Kids Palace Daycare was given the go-ahead by the school board, as the daycare will ex-pand into the technology lab room. The Preschool and the daycare will exchange existing rooms. For the move and expansion, Kids Palace will pay the school $450 monthly. The school board also held an extensive conver-sation with the Student Achievement Data presented. The conclusion of the analysis by school officials stated that the percent of students proficient in reading, math and science did not consistently meet the expectation of 85 percent in general education classrooms. The percentage of non-proficient students in-creased after elementary school, and the district set a goal of having 85 percent of its students to be proficient in reading at all grade levels. In the conversation, members discussed weak spots and key indicators, as well as what can be done about improvement. Present at the meeting were board members Shannon Miller, Heidi McGuire, Gary Welter, Brian Holmgaard and Jim Carlson. Principals Jim Henrich and Jim Duncan, along with Superintendent Lois Irwin were also present at the meeting.

SV baseball players earn TLC All-Conference honors With the conclusion of the 2015 season, the Southeast Valley baseball team earned top honors from the Twin Lakes Conference. Headlining the first team of the All-Conference team were junior Andrew Dorage, sophomore catcher Myles Davis and junior Cade King. On the second team, the lone Southeast Val-ley Jaguar was sophomore Dakota Jaeschke while junior Cameron Anderson received honorable mention. The Jaguars (21-8) finished second in the con-ference with a 9-1 record. Alta-Aurelia (22-11) won the TLC with a 10-0 record. Finishing out below Southeast Valley was East Sac County for third, while there was a four-way tie be-tween West Bend-Mallard, Sioux Central, Pocahontas Area and GTRA for fourth place.

From left, Andrew Dorage, Cade King, Myles Davis, Dakota Jaeschke and Cameron Anderson each earned All-Conference honors from the Twin Lakes Conference at the Southeast Valley baseball awards ceremony.

All-Conference baseball players...

Andrew Dorage (left) and Cade King gained All-District honors at the Southeast Valley baseball awards cer-emony. Dorage earned 1st Team Utility Player while King was named 2nd Team Utility Player.

All-District honors...

Six Southeast Valley baseball players earned Academic All-Conference awards at the Southeast Valley baseball awards ceremony. From left to right are Joe Sedlacek, Cameron Anderson, Andrew Dorage, Nolan Brand, Myles Davis and Nolan Johnson.


Gowrie Public Library Hosted Tea Party.... The Gowrie Public Library hosted a Tea Party where the children learned about manners and etiquette, read a book, had a snack and juice, and worked on a craft. The children that attended pictured from left to right are Skylar Winbush, Aleigha Elmore, Tana Harrison, Macy Mundt, Baileigh Elmore, and Haylea Hutchinson.

Security Savings Bankwelcomes Shelby Neet Brad Lane, President-CEO of Security Savings Bank, announced that Shelby Neet has joined the Secu-rity Savings Bank staff as a Customer Service Represen-tative in our Farnhamville office. Shelby lives in Manson and is a graduate of Em-metsburg High School. Traveling and school have kept her busy over the last few years. She enjoys spending time with her family and being outdoors. Please stop in and say hello to her.

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Gowrie CommunityBlood Drive August 6 The Gowrie Womens Club will sponsor the Gowrie Community Blood Drive from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6 at the Gowrie Community Cen-ter. Anyone is welcome, but you can schedule your appointment online at www.lifeservcebloodcenter.org or call 1-800-287-4903. All that is required to donate is to bring a valid form of identification, such as your donor I.D. card or a drivers license.

Rittgers, Gowrie, named to Wartburg Deans List Jaclyn Rittgers of Gowrie was named to the Wartburg College Winter/May Term Deans List. The college recognized 454 students for the Winter and May terms. The list honors students who earned a cumula-tive grade point average of 3.5 or above in at least five course credits during the two terms. Four of the five course credits must be graded with a traditional letter grade. Wartburg students take four courses during Winter Term, which runs from January to April, and one course during the one-month May Term. May Term courses often involve travel and study abroad. Wartburg, a four-year liberal arts college inter-nationally recognized for community engagement, en-rolls 1,661 students. Wartburg is affiliated with the Evangelical Lu-theran Church in America and named after the castle in Germany where Martin Luther took refuge disguised as a knight during the stormy days of the Reformation while translating the Bible from Greek into German.

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Tyler gives advice to high school students?! Hide the children! Hey friends, here I am once more. Another week of summer is in the books, and knowing those who are many years my junior, its about that time to start gearing up for another school year. You know, I was once in the same boat. I used to dread going back to class. I liked to sleep in until noon, and I still do when I have the opportunity, and either sit around in the air conditioning (I cant tell you how many hours I burned away watching Jerry Springer, Ricky Lake and Maury in my youth) or go out and meet up with friends. Feel free to call me nostalgic already, but looking back in retrospect, I came to cherish the times I was in high school. Well, certain parts of high school. You see, I started off as a freshman at Fort Dodge Senior High. Oh boy, was that year of school rough. Going from middle school to senior high, it was a major transition. The identity that I previously had was exception-ally minimized. Instead of being the big fish in the small pond, I was now a minnow in the sea. Once I came to Southeast Webster for my sopho-more year and onward, I knew that I was going to be all right. I knew a few of the teachers and as well as a few of my peers. While the workload was a little more challenging than what I previously encountered in Fort Dodge, it was all for the better. Thank you Mr. Theobald, Mr. Anderlik, Mr. Zi-grang, and all those great instructors who were in Burnside

from 2002 to 2005. Youre awesome. I took my lumps grade-wise in the beginning of my stint as an Eagle, but I came out just fine. I mean, look at me now, Im writing this awesome column. Well, its not that awesome, but lets just roll with it here. On a more serious note, I believe thats what makes smaller community schools all the more special. Its more enticing to go out for sports, music and other extracur-ricular activities. Believe it or not, there is something for everyone. Especially at Southeast Valley High School. Whats cool about SV is instead of just seeing specific teachers and students like you would at the larger schools, you run into the same crowd nearly every day and more familiarity is gained. My advice to any incoming freshman is the same as incoming college students. The main thing with high schools, colleges and universities is to get involved, and even if you stink at it, join up and be there to learn. Remember, its not what you know, its about who you know and whos willing to speak up for you. Plus, its okay if youre not a five-star athlete or a whiz kid. Its all right to be quite awkward at this stage of the game. Trust me, weve all been there in some shape or form. Next, I sound like Im cheating on parental advice here, but grades arent everything. Instead, give everything your best shot. If you give a solid effort on everything, even if you dont completely comprehend the material, youll wind up doing okay. Another thing Ive personally learned over the years is to keep your teachers and instructors in the loop about things. Theyre human too, and they will understand if youre not getting a firm mental grasp on certain material. Or better yet, if youre having a bad day and you need some cool down time, they will appreciate it if you let them know. Its better to cool the jets, count to ten and come back to class in a better mood than cause another distur-bance and get deeper into trouble.

Also, I know this goes against the policy of how younger people work and how certain cliques operate, but please dont be a jerk to others. Be as positive as you can, respect the Golden Rule and all of that cool stuff. You dont absolutely know what a certain per-sons situation is, and until you walk a mile in their shoes, its best that youre polite to them or at least be tolerant of their differences. If you know someone you think is being annoying or disruptive, dont simply tell them to shut up. Its going to make it worse. Just be as cool as the other side of the pillow (par-don my Stuart Scott reference) and kindly ask them to turn down the proverbial volume. If you break it to them nicely rather than bluntly, you will generate have a more positive response. On one last note, compliment people as much as you can. Always assist your peers when theyre down on their luck and always praise your peers when they succeed. Always remember, you will attract more bees with honey than with vinegar. In the long run, everyone is on the same team. Thats what Ive learned over the years. Im still not the best at it, and I dont expect my younger friends to be either. But its always the little things that we do that make or break us, as well as other people, in our high school years and in the long run. To my incoming and returning Southeast Valley friends, heres to you. Make your community and the world a better place, one day at a time.

Phil DeCastro was also present at the meeting, asking for city approval and possible funding of the new Frisbee Golf course. According to DeCastro, 60% of the $4,500 needed is already acquired. Parks and Rec does have money, and a budget for Parks and Rec will be pro-vided soon. The City of Gowrie openly supported and ap-proved the Frisbee golf course, but the city cannot attach money for the project. Instead, Redman suggested that donations would be optimal for reaching the $4,500 benchmark. The City of Gowrie also approved purchase a new Toro mower, while keeping and repairing the old John Deere mower. The Toro was preferred over pur-chasing a new John Deere, due to better equipment struc-ture. The City of Callender wanted a one-time usage of the city sweeper, to clean their downtown area. The council wanted to see on what kind of a rate to charge the City of Callender, as well as factoring wages, mile-age and wear-and-tear. Approval for the usage will be determined at a later date. Lastly, Jeff Petersen moved to approve board appointees, which garnered a unanimous yes. Travis Nuss and Lisa Willardson agreed to be reappointed to the Library Board. Carrie Dalley and Alan Burger agreed to be reappointed to the Planning and Zoning Commission Board. Steve Cathcart agreed to be reappointed to the Board of Adjustment. Crystal Wilks position will re-main open, due to an upcoming vote. Dennis Carpenter will be replacing Stern on the Utility Board, while DeCastro will be replacing Marty Carlson on the Parks Board. Redman pointed out golf course specifics to-ward the end of the meeting. There are $5 green fees and $5 cart rent for only three golf course events: league play, mens stag on Monday nights, and couples night. All present at the meeting were Mayor Stokes-bary, Gayle Redman, Joe Harrison, Jeff Petersen, Corinne Jackson and Terry Willardson.

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Also, I know this goes against the policy of how younger people work and how certain cliques operate, but please dont be a jerk to others. Be as positive as you can, respect the Golden Rule and all of that cool stuff. You dont absolutely know what a certain per-sons situation is, and until you walk a mile in their shoes, its best that youre polite to them or at least be tolerant of their differences. If you know someone you think is being annoying or disruptive, dont simply tell them to shut up. Its going to make it worse. Just be as cool as the other side of the pillow (par-don my Stuart Scott reference) and kindly ask them to turn down the proverbial volume. If you break it to them nicely rather than bluntly, you will generate have a more positive response. On one last note, compliment people as much as you can. Always assist your peers when theyre down on their luck and always praise your peers when they succeed. Always remember, you will attract more bees with honey than with vinegar. In the long run, everyone is on the same team. Thats what Ive learned over the years. Im still not the best at it, and I dont expect my younger friends to be either. But its always the little things that we do that make or break us, as well as other people, in our high school years and in the long run. To my incoming and returning Southeast Valley friends, heres to you. Make your community and the world a better place, one day at a time.

Greene County pitcher Marissa Promes hurls a pitch against Crestwood on Tues-day at the Harlan and Hazel Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge. The Rams defeated the Cadets, 5-0.

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CITY OF GOWRIERegular Minutes July 20, 2015

Regular Gowrie City Council meeting was held July 20, 2015 at 6:45 at the Gowrie Civic/community Center with Mayor Dave Stokesbary in the chair and the following Council members answering roll call: Redman, Harrison, Jackson, Peterson, and Willardson. Redman moved the minutes of the previous meeting be approved, second by Harrison. Motion carried-all ayes. Dave Strokesbary added to the agenda-of fire agreement and board appointees. Harrison moved to approved agenda, second by Peterson. Motion carried-all ayes. Dave Hoover gave parks report. Still working on checking out diggers that cost $1000.00 each. City maintains has started to move dirt, and the new LED light on the northeast corner of City Park is brighter. Bruce McCormack gave police report. The 4th of July went well with no issues. Speed gun is not working well, which has being in use for 18 years. Dave Stokesbary mentioned Bruce McCormacks resigning after 2 years and applications are coming in. Bruce still wants to represent Gowrie on the 911 Board. Chuck Angstrom gave parks report. Fox Engineering was hired to work on upgrading Waste Water Plant, last done in 2004. Project may cost around one million dollars. Alan Wooters gave library report. Reading program was a successful bringing in 50-100 kids. Elissa Mobley has been working out really well for them. Council will be approached at a later date due to the change of library board members from 7 down to 5. Mindy Swieter gave pool report. Hoping to change pool board term away from six years. Redman moved to hire Nellis Construction Company, Inc. for library roof, second by Harrison. Carried on roll call vote of 5 ayes. Kevin Stern spoke on police issues. His business has been broken into and wants the patrol time changed so there is someone out around 2 a.m.-4 a.m. Council will be looking into situation. Redman moved to approve Frisbee golf with no money attached, second by Willardson, Motion carried-all ayes. City manager will contact city attorney on writing a letter to Grundman/Hicks due to leaks and other repairs at the pool. Redman moved to purchase Toro mower and keep current John Deere which will be repaired for $1200, second by Jackson. Carried on roll call vote of 5 ayes. Callender, IA would like to hire Gowrie to come clean their Main Street. City manager will be checking into the fee to charge Callender. Approval will be determined at a later date. Street Committee will discuss more on which streets to repair. Mindy Swieter spoke on pool duties. Starting 2016 summer season weekend pool duties will no longer be done by pool manager. City will take over these duties if there is no volunteer. Peterson moved to approve board appointees, second by Harrison. Motion carried-all ayes. Travis Nuss and Lisa Willardson agreed to be reappointed to Library Board. Carrie Dalley and Alan Burger agreed to be reappointed to Planning and Zoning Commission Board. Steve Cathcart agreed to be reappointed to Board of Adjustment. Travis Nuss agreed to be reappointed to Library Board. Crystal Wilks position will remain open due to upcoming vote. Dennis Carpenter will be replacing Kevin Stern on the Utility Board. Phil DeCastro will be replacing Marty Carlson on Parks Board. Redman moved to approve the $600.00 cost to George Oster to help facilitate a new fire agreement, second by Harrison. Carried on roll call vote of 5 ayes. Redman corrected Gowrie News on article about cost of cart rental and green fees at the golf course. Stokesbary mentioned he has checked on sidewalks and still looking into the project. Alan Wooters mentioned approving Bruce McCormacks resignation as police chief. Council put it to a vote. Willardson moved to approve resignation, second by Redman. Motion carried-all ayes. Jackson moved to approve paying of the bills, second by Peterson. Motion carried-all ayes. Adjourning of the meeting at 8:07 p.m. moved by Harrison, second by Jackson. Motion carried-all ayes.DATA TECH INV.#39434,39435 5,798.45ACCO POOL CHEMICALS 2,059.05ARAMARK SUPPLIES 856.98BLACK HILLS ENERGY UTILITY BILL 660.84CASEY'S POLICE FUEL 916.50CINTAS RED CROSS SUPPLIES 132.41GOWRIE SERVICE FUEL 244.59GOWRIE MUNICIPAL UTILITIE VERIZON RENT & UNPAID BALANCE 15,137.82GOWRIE NEWS PUBLICATIONS 380.73HEARTLAND BANK CREDIT CARD FEES 391.94JAMBOREE ACCT. 220 4,170.99MENARDS, CITY,POOL,COURSE SUPPLIES 1,632.79MIDLAND POWER, SECURITY LIGHT/GOWRIE SIGNS 169.28NAPA AUTO PARTS CLUB HOUSE 589.47NORTH CENTRAL SOLID WASTE QUART ASSESS JULY-SEPT 2015 1,166.63STAR ENERGY STREETS FUEL 381.12WEBSTER CALHOUN TELEPHONE SERVICES 640.17EFTPS FED/FICA TAX 9,232.62IPERS IPERS 5,084.66STATE W/H STATE TAXES 1,313.00AIRE MATE MOSQUITO SPRAYER 86.73CHUCK ANGSTROM, REIMBURSEMENT FOR SHOP TOOLS 101.42HAWKEYE FIRE LLC INSPECTIONS 246.95WEBSTER CO TELECOMM JULY-SEPT 2015 2,849.50LEAF COPIER-LEASE 119.42REGIONAL LANDFILL DISPOSAL OF TIRES 7.25ADVANCED SYSTEMS-DALLAS COPIER LEASE 131.32BAKER & TAYLOR BOOKS 358.01CENTER POINT LARGE PRINT BOOOKS 83.88POSTMASTER POSTAGE-LIBRARY 32.81CARRIE DALLEY LAUNDRY 23.99ELDERBRIDGE AGENCY, CONG MEALS DAILY RECEIPT 2,229.00BLUE RIBBON PELHAMS SOFTENER SALT-SUPPLIES 18.00ANDERSON ERICKSON DAIRY CONG.MEALS 343.16SALES TAX SALES TAX GOLF 947.00AMERICAN BOTTLING CO POOL-POP 305.52BROWN SUPPLY CO POOL 584.40

Webster County Claims Register Report for 07-14-2015 A PLUS AUTO GLASS WINDSHIELD REPAIR 325.00ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING copier lease 191.11ADVANCED SYSTEMS INC equipment 256.87AGSOURCE COOPERATIVE SERVICES, well water kits 375.00AIRGAS NORTH CENTRAL INC WELD SHOP 270.38ALLIANCE CONNECT LLC PHONE SERVICE 2,278.28ALLIANT ENERGY UTILITIES 36.29ALLIED INVESTMENT PROPERTIES L rent & expense 400.00AMHOF, ROXANNE mileage 34.65ANDERSON, JON E mileage 15.00ANDERSON, KATHERINE mileage 345.98ANDERSON, MINDY cell phone reimbursement 25.00BARRIER GROUP contracts 6,500.00BEMRICH ELECTRICAL INC service call 100.00BENNETT CRIMMINS & SMITH legal representation 240.00BIRDSELL, TAMARA mileage 106.38BLACK HILLS ENERGY UTILITIES 98.72BLUE RIBBON PELHAM WATERS SHED SUPPLIES 114.48BOECKMAN, LINDSAY mileage 184.80BRENNAN, JENNIFER rent payments 300.00CALHOUN COUNTY ECA LIGHTING 9.75CASEY'S GENERAL STORES INC FUEL 3,222.50CENTRAL IA JUVENILE DET CENTER DETENTION SERVICES 8,911.50CENTRAL IOWA BUILDING SUPPLY I WELDING SUPPLIES 1,118.62CENTRAL IOWA DISTRIBUTING INC SHED SUPPLIES 759.50CENTRAL IOWA TOURISM REGION, fy 2016 matching funds program 600.00CENTRAL STATES ROOFING ROOF REPAIRS 325.30CHRIS DENCKLAU TRUCKING REPAIRS 982.50CITIZENS CENTRAL meal on wheels 73.50CLARK, RICHARD rent payments 33.00COCHRANE, TONI ZEHR salary 3,041.00COLE, DR DAN, medical examiner expense 200.00COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER voucher program 60.00CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY supplies 225.62CRITES, CHARLOTTE wic cleaning 300.00CURASCRIPT SD SPECIALTY DIST medical supplies 1,592.50DANIEL TIRE COMPANY TIRES & REPAIRS 1,018.90DATEL SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS LLC, software maintenance contracts 619.00DAYTON REVIEW advertising 85.85DAYTON, TOWN OF UTILITES 108.45DEARBORN NATIONAL life insurance 584.96DES MOINES STAMP MFG CO stamps 31.70DIAMOND MOWERS INC PARTS 620.38DOOLITTLE OIL CO INC GREASE 1,220.55EASTWOOD, BRITTANY mileage 10.50EDMAN, ALISHA mileage 51.98ELDORA PHARMACY pharmaceutical services 436.50ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING RADIO PARTS 86.65EMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH rental space 20.00EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FUND quarterly payment 33,600.50ENOS, MARY rent & expense 400.00EVANS, PAM rent & expense 400.00FASTENAL COMPANY STOCK 211.01FETROW REPORTING INC DEPOSITIONS 58.90FILTER CARE STOCK 16.20FORCE AMERICA INC STOCK & PARTS 28.98FORT DODGE FORD INC OUTSIDE SERVICES 77,383.60FORT DODGE MACHINE & SUPPLY STOCK & PARTS 538.38FORT DODGE WATER DEPT water 298.22FREEMAN, SUSAN wages 3,508.16FRIESTH, DORIS rent & expense 400.00FRONTIER phone service 1,227.03GARGANO, MARK, medical examiner expense 700.00GEHLHAUSEN, DAWN mileage 363.10GEISLER, GARRETT mileage 15.00GENE MOELLER OIL COMPANY fuel 22.50GOLDFIELD COMM SERVICES CORP internet services 39.95GOWRIE MUNICIPAL UTILITIES UTILITLES 119.85GOWRIE NEWS advertising 85.85GRAY SANITATION GARBAGE 44.00GREATER FORT DODGE GROWTH ALLI, quarterly payment 25,000.00GRELL, MELISSA mileage 214.00GROUP SERVICES INC safe-t fund 17,000.00HALFWASSEN, ANGIE phone 25.00HAMILTON, MONICA mileage 25.73HANNA, LAURA mileage 383.25HARCOURT EQUIPMENT PARTS & STOCK 528.34HARLAND TECHNOLOGY SERVICES HARDWARE, MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS 5,071.00HAUSER, ALISON travel expenses 121.97HEARTLAND SENIOR HOUSING rent & expense 400.00HEITRITTER, TRACEY wages 2,191.88HEPP, BLAINE contracted wages 2,527.93HOUSEHOLDER, ELIZABETH phone 25.00HOWELL, HALEY mileage 273.33HOWELL, JULIE A mileage 281.20HOWELL, KRISTINE mileage 291.70HUGGHINS, CATHY mileage 525.00IDDA county dues 4,000.00INDEPENDENT SALT COMPANY WINTER SALT 7,289.46INFO DOG SECURITY LLC shredding 146.20INLAND TRUCK PARTS CO PARTS 61.51IOWA COUNTY ATTY ASSN registration 50.00IOWA PRISON INDUSTRIES SIGNS 530.60ISAC, fy 2016 membership dues 5,500.00IWWA dues 65.00JIM'S FLOOR COVERING INC courthouse flooring 457.38JIM'S SERVICE INC service 248.50JOHNSON CONTROLS INC., SERVICE AGREEMENT 243,068.16JONES, REBECCA mileage 105.53JOSTEN, KATHLEEN A phone 25.00JP BYSON OIL COMPANY PROPANE 60.00KEMNA AUTO OF FORT DODGE oil change 39.95KERWIN, LINDA mileage 162.55KIMBALL MIDWEST STOCK 235.66KITTLESON, VALERIE mileage 222.60KNAPP, CAROL cleaning 46.50KNIPPEL, MARGRET mileage 15.00KONICA MINOLTA PREMIER copier lease 495.96KRAFT, STACY mileage 67.00LEHIGH VALLEY COOP TELE UTILITES 177.93LEHIGH, CITY OF UTILITIES 247.90LIGHTEDGE SOLUTIONS INC., computer services/internet 210.40LINCOLN, JANEL wages 420.00LIZER, SHEILAH mileage 268.80MARCO INC copier lease 2,000.34MARTIN HILDRETH CO INC TILE CLEANING 705.00MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS 1' ROAD STONE 59,000.00MATHESON TRI-GAS INC WELDING SUPPLIES 427.83MATT'S TIRE SERVICE INC TIRE REPAIR 20.00MCGILL, ANDREW L phone 50.00MENARDS - FORT DODGE tables 246.69MERSCH, MARCELLA mileage 15.00MESSERLY, CAROL mileage 49.35MICHAEL, BRETT wages 816.53MICHELSON, DAVID well plugging 799.00MIDAMERICAN ENERGY UTILITIES 3,144.19MIDAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS annual dues 33,630.10MIDWEST WHEEL CO STOCK & PARTS 477.83NANNIGA, JOHN rent 475.00NAPA AUTO SUPPLY PARTS & STOCK 253.60NICHOLS, TRICIA mileage 387.78NORTH IOWA K-9 k-9 boarding 140.00OFFICE ELEMENTS supplies 209.39O'HALLORAN INTERNATIONAL INC STOCK & PARTS 1,845.23OLSON, STACI, medical examiner expense 200.00O'REILLY AUTO PARTS STOCK & PARTS 328.15PETERMAN, JENNIFER mileage 23.63PETTY CASH SHERIFF petty cash 378.09PETTY CASH-MENTAL HEALTH supplies 23.27PETTY CASH-PUBLIC HEALTH postage 91.74POLK COUNTY SHERIFF service fees 41.50POLK COUNTY TREASURER, medical examiner expense 161.30POWERPLAN PARTS & STOCK 12,714.45PRESCOTT, KARI mileage 409.50PRIA 2015-2016 dues 60.00QUADE, SUSAN mileage 24.15ROGER'S TIRE SERVICE TIRES & TIRE REPAIR 1,082.64ROYAL PROPERTIES LLC rent 1,400.00SANOFI PASTEUR INC vaccines 66.73SAXTON, JAMIE mileage 21.53SCHOON, KAREN L phone 50.00SECRETARY OF STATE notorary renewal 30.00SERGEANT, WILLIAM rent & expense 400.00SHEDA, JENNIFER mileage 52.30SIBBITT, DANI mileage 127.90SKOGLUND AUTO BODY supplies 1,115.49SMITH DDS, DUANE dental services 559.00

Regular MeetingJuly 14, 2015

The Board of Supervisors met in Session on the above date with the following members present: Singer, Fletcher and Leffler. Absent: Dencklau and Campbell. Moved by Leffler, seconded by Fletcher to approve minutes of the July 7, 2015 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Leffler to approve merit pay increase for Krystal Steck to $1,092.55 each pay period effective August 7, 2015, per recommendation of Jessica Wernimont, Child Support Recovery Unit Supervisor. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Leffler, seconded by Fletcher to receive and place on file re-appointment of Lori Oeltjenbruns as rural representative to the Dayton Library Board. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Leffler to receive and place on file Manure Management Plan Update for AKR Farms in Section 2, Dayton Township. (Copy on file in Auditors office). Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Leffler, seconded by Fletcher to approve Class B Beer Permit for Backpocket Brewing LLC. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Leffler to approve and authorize Chair to sign annual Animal Control Officer proposal and Agreement effective August 1, 2015. (Copy on file in Auditors office). Motion carried unanimously. Kari Prescott discussed Community Health Needs Assessment and Health Improvement Plan for the Webster County Health Department. No action taken. Moved by Leffler, seconded by Fletcher to receive and place on file Planning and Zoning Commissioners Report and set 10:15 a.m. July 28, 2015 as the time and date for public hearing to amend Zoning Ordinance 046 and Zoning Map to rezone two parcels of land in the Northeast Quarter of Section 29, Township 88 North, Range 30 West of the 5th P.M., Webster County, Iowa, and all of Block 12 in the unincorporated Town of Roelyn from A-1 to I-1. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Leffler to receive and place on file Planning and Zoning Commissioners Report and set 10:30 a.m. July 28, 2015 as the time and date for public hearing to amend Zoning Ordinance 046 and Zoning Map to rezone the following described property from M-E to A-2: Part of Lot 4 Petersons Sub Division of NW Fr. of Section 7, Township 88 North, Range 28 West of the 5th P.M., Webster County, Iowa. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Leffler, seconded by Fletcher to receive and place on file Planning and Zoning Commissioners Report and set 10:45 a.m. July 28, 2015 as the time and date for public hearing to amend Zoning Ordinance 046 to allow building on less than two acres upon review and favorable recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Leffler to approve and authorize Chair to sign permit from Prairie Energy to install new underground electric service to 1973 Xavier Avenue in the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 23, Township 89 North, Range 27 West, Colfax Township. (Copy on file in Engineers office). Motion carried unanimously. Tom Laufersweiler with Drainage District No. 96 stated that the Trustees were going to start the process of defining the drainage easement and requested the Board leave them alone to do their job. No action taken. 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 s/Robert H Singer Webster County Auditor Temporary Board Chairman

Regular MeetingJuly 21, 2015

The Board of Supervisors met in Session on the above date with the following members present: Singer, Fletcher, Dencklau, Campbell and Leffler. Absent: None. Moved by Leffler, seconded by Campbell to approve minutes of the July 14, 2015 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Singer to receive and place on file the following Drainage Repairs: D.D.# 1 and D.D.#3 Webster & #2 Humboldt. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to approve request from Dennis McCubbin to assign Tax Sale Certificate number P090003 (Parcel #1701354003) to him for payment of $150.00. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Leffler to approve Class B Beer Permit Application for Badger Lake Dragon Boat Association effective August 8, 2015. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Leffler, seconded by Campbell to receive and place on file Manure Management Plan Update for Dallas Thomas in Section 36, Cedar Township, Calhoun County. (Copy on file in Auditors office). Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Singer to approve and authorize Chair to sign letter of support for Community Health Center of Fort Dodge (CHCFD) in its request for continued funding. (Copy on file in Auditors office). Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to review and approve modifications to Agreement CRD8180MWISEC110207 between Webster County, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Webster County Improvement Corporation, and the Webster County Conservation Board for the maintenance and operation of the Gypsum City OHV Park. (Copy on file in Auditors office). Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Leffler to approve request from the Webster County Conservation Board to transfer the 2014-15 GENERAL Fund balance of $20,202 into the Conservation Trust Fund to be used for Gypsum City OHV Park Campground Project. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Leffler, seconded by Campbell to approve and authorize Chair to sign the following resolution: A RESOLUTION BY THE WEBSTER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS IN SUPPORT OF THE WEBSTER COUNTY CONSERVATION BOARDS RESOURCE ENHANCEMENT AND PROTECTION GRANT APPLICATION (REAP) WHEREAS, the Webster County Board of Supervisors supports environmental education, natural resource management and park/trail development in Webster County; and WHEREAS, the Webster County Board of Supervisors strives to improve the quality of life for citizens and visitors of Webster County; and WHEREAS, the Webster County Board of Supervisors supports the acquisition and development activities planned by the Conservation Board at Camp WaNoKi; and WHEREAS, the County is working on a variety of quality of life enhancements in partnership with the City of Fort Dodge, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation to expand the recreational opportunities for the social, economic, and health betterment of Webster County and the region; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Webster County Board of Supervisors endorses the Camp WaNoKi Project and the REAP Grant Application submitted by the Conservation Board; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Conservation Director is authorized to sign the REAP Grant Application. Passed and approved this 21st day of July, 2015. s/Keith Dencklau s/Carol Messerly Webster County Board of Supervisors Webster County Auditor

Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Singer to approve and authorize Chair to sign permit from Midland Power to rebuild 4 miles of overhead electric service along west side of Baxter in Section 19, along north side of 370th Street in Sections 16 and 17, and along east side of Dakota Avenue in Sections 22 and 27, all in Township 86 North, Range 30 West, Gowrie Township. (Copy on file in Engineers office). Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to approve and authorize Chair to sign permit from Frontier Communications to relocate underground copper and fiber cables along north side of 175th Street due to culvert replacement project immediately east of 1993 175th Street in Section 10, Township 89 North, Range 29 West, Douglas Township. (Copy on file in Engineers office). Motion carried unanimously. At 10:30a.m. a meeting was held for Drainage District #247 Webster & #7 Humboldt and #213 Bruce Atherton with Natural Resource Conservation Services to present plans for a proposed wetland restoration in Section 17, Newark Township. For further particulars see Drainage Record Book. 10:45a.m. Randy Will, County Engineer discuss the proposed maintenance facility Mechanical and Electrical Systems Narrative, Drawings, and Site Layout. No official action was taken. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Singer to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously,

s/Carol Messerly s/Keith Dencklau Webster County Auditor Chairman, Board of Supervisors

SMITH, JANE A transcript 204.50STAR ENERGY LLC FUEL 3,551.43STOREY KENWORTHY chairs 631.17STOREY KENWORTHY/MATT PARROTT, supplies 363.25STRATFORD GRAVEL INC., GRANULAR MATERIALS 168,543.70SULLIVAN, TIMOTHY well plugging 600.00TCB SANITATION GARBAGE 219.45THE MESSENGER legal 1,594.26TIMMERMAN, SUSAN mileage 460.23TOP QUALITY MFG CO INC gloves 1,178.50TOWN & COUNTRY VETERINARY CLIN, dog pound 440.00TRINITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTE medical records 20.93TRUCK COUNTRY OF IOWA STOCK 615.07TUCKER, BERNA mileage 15.00TYLER TECHNOLOGIES software 1,437.50UBBEN, COURTNEY mileage 145.43UNITED PROPERTY GROUP LLC rent 300.00UNITED STATES CELLULAR cell phone service 980.03UNITY POINT HEALTH supplies 768.00UTLEY, LACEY mileage 110.25VASQUEZ, NANCY interpreter 50.00VERIZON WIRELESS service 2,097.22W & H COOP OIL COMPANY FUEL 36,727.56WAHKONSA MANOR rent payments 25.00WALMART COMMUNITY supplies 298.98WALTERS SANITARY SERVICE INC garbage service 184.25WEBSTER CALHOUN COOP TELE 911 circuits 434.74WEBSTER CO TELECOMMUNICA contracted services 18,589.00WEBSTER CO WELLNESS PROGRAM reimbursement for double payment 628.54WEBSTER COUNTY AUDITOR POSTAGE 250.38WEBSTER COUNTY AUDITOR rent 2,015.55WEBSTER COUNTY ENGINEER sign placement 1,817.01WEBSTER COUNTY SHERIFF unclaimed civil check 646.47WELLS FARGO REMITANCE CENTER office supplies 636.32WESTRIDGE TOWN HOMES rent & expense 400.00WITTE, JOEL cell phone reimbursement 25.00WOOLSTOCK MUTUAL TELEPHONE,computer services/internet 159.85WUEBKER, JENNIFER mileage 216.95YOUTH SHELTER CARE shelter services 2,145.90ZIEGLER INC PARTS & STOCK 2,617.86

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PRAIRIE VALLEY SCHOOLBOARD OF DIRECTORS

CITY OF GOWRIE

BILLS PRESENTED July 15, 2015 Airgas Supplies HS $256.30 Amazon Supplies HS $329.95 Supplies District $99.85 Supplies Technology $57.11 Arnold Motor Supplies Parts Transportation $86.50 BB Community Leasing, Lease Agreement - Digital Controls - EL Capital Projects $3,297.29Black Hills Energy Utilities HS $268.03 Bryan Bachel Baseball Supplies, Baseball $246.22 Calhoun County ECA Utilities EL $3,802.90 Caroll Cleaning Company, Supplies HS Maintenance $28.54 Caseys General Store Supplies - DLC Meeting, District $40.63 Central Iowa Distributing, Supplies HS Maintenance $708.60 Supplies - Annual Order, HS Maint. $6,569.10 Supplies - Annual Order, EL Maint. $4,155.10 Refinish Floor - EL Capital Projects $3,900.00 Refinish Floor - Practice Gym - HS Capital Projects $3,240.00 City of Callender Utilities Bus Barn $175.52 Coleson, Mary Lunch Refund Nutrition $66.85 Cummins Cental Power, Parts Transportation $225.03 Dayton Leader Publishing District $132.00 Dayton Review Publishing District $31.25 Deckers Softball Masks Softball $293.00 Softball Helmets Softball $187.00 Game Balls Volleyball $157.85 Helmet Decals Football $817.00 Supplies Football $100.85 Des Moines Register Subscription EL / HS $59.75 Diamond Vogel Paint HS Maintenance $72.90 Drees, Sump Pump Replacement Capital Projects $1,346.18 Repairs EL Walkin Nutrition $180.00 Repairs HS Walkin Nutrition $242.04 Reach in freezer repair, Nutrition $447.98 Duncan, Jim Travel EL $128.00 Ecolab Pest Elimination Annual, HS Maint. $1,066.05 Engquist Supplies HS Maintenance $129.23 Farmers Coop Supplies HS Maintenance $511.32 FD Machine Parts Transportation $73.19 Feld Fire Hood Inspection Nutrition $150.00 Hood Inspection Nutrition $150.00 FM Controls Repairs EL Maintenance $377.50 Fort Dodge Community Schools, OE 2nd Semester, District $25,096.62 GK Services Supplies HS Maintenance $444.42 Supplies Transportation $227.82 Gowrie Municipal Utilities HS $4,123.24 Gowrie News Publishing District $292.16 Grahm Tires Parts / Tires Transportation $1,919.94 Grell Roofing Roof HS Capital Projects $34,700.00 Hanson, Brian Travel District $256.40 Harcourt Equipment Parts HS Maintenance $100.25 Harris Computer Installation Travel / Expense, PPEL $2,035.24 Activities Accounting Software Annual PPEL $656.67 Henrich, Jim Travel HS $45.59 HyVee FCS Supplies FCS $94.77 IAAE Conference VO Ag Perkins $325.00 ICCC Building Trades HS $15,078.94 Early Bird Tuition Final Balance HS $1,372.72 Inland Truck Supplies Transportation $37.98 Iowa Athletic Field Irrigation Repair PPEL $126.74 Iowa Public School Insurance Program Liability Insurance FY 16, District $32,777.00 Workers Comp Insurance FY 16, District$65,983.00 Jamboree Supplies Nutrition $22.13 Supplies - FFA $309.84 JMC, Student Computer Database Technology $1,550.10 JMC Lunch Program Nutrition $536.70 Jostens Diplomas and covers, HS $769.75 Graduation Supplies Class of 2015 $12.16 JW Pepper Supplies HS Band $114.99 Kabel Insurance Services District $275.00 Insurance Reimbursement District $500.00 Kehoe, Steve Travel HS $206.40 State Fair Entry FFA $144.00 Kim's Greenhouse Supplies - May Term HS $179.75 Kirk Showers Mowing Services District $185.00 Kolton Lundberg Murphy Scholarship Scholarship $250.00 Lehigh Valley Telephone, Utilities Bus Barn $73.63 DTS Technology $125.00 Menards Supplies HS Maintenance $220.10 Mid State Plumbing AC Units repair work - Elementary Capital Projects $1,102.66 Mid West Technology Products, Supplies Shop Perkins $379.60 Midwest Bus Parts, Inc., Fuel Tank for Bus Transportation $1,064.95 Miranda Engeldinger Murphy Scholarship Scholarship $250.00 Mitchell, Theresa DOT Physical Transportation $67.00 Modern Sound Engineering, Repairs HS Maintenance $164.00 Moore, Denise Lunch Refund Lunch Fees $16.28 Napa Auto Supply Supplies / Parts Transportation $913.99 Nasco Supplies FCS Perkins $242.63 Nashua Plainfield FCS Annual Conference, FCS Perkins $111.25 National FFA Organizaiton, Banners FFA $500.00 Niceswanger Photography Sr. Class Graduation Pictures Class of 2015 $1,332.00 NWEA MAP Testing District $8,801.50 Pampered Chef Perkins Supplies FCS, FCS Perkins $500.09 Paper Corp Paper Order FY 16 HS $1,220.00 Paper Direct Paper Order HS $110.35 Pederson Sanitation Roll - Off, Roof Debris Capital Projects $345.00 Pepsi EL Pop Machine EL $284.35 Ricoh Docmall Technology $78.92 Supplies Technology $442.98 Copier Lease PPEL $2,515.00 Riedesel, Angela Yearbook Refund Yearbook $60.00 Rieman Music Supplies / Repairs HS Band $62.98 SAI Annual Conference - Henrich District $150.00 Scholastic Supplies EL $81.48 School Bus Sales Parts Transportation $164.26 School Specialty Supplies EL $209.27 Schumacher Elevator Maintenance HS Maintenance $197.98 Security Savings Loan - Weight Gym $114,614.75 Loan - Floor $77,578.40 Loan - Computers 1-1 $71,242.01 Sherwin Williams Paint HS Maintenance $353.85 Something Unique Baseball Resale Baseball $37.00 Sorenson, Amber Gate Worker All Athletics $80.00 South Central Calhoun CSD, OE District $286.03 Southeast Webster Grand CSD, Shared Nurse - drug testing, District$1,365.69 Shared Guidance Counselor, District $13,258.95 Palmer - National History day, District $1,000.00 Staff Development for Educators, Conference - St. Charles, District $998.00 Star Energy Gas Transportation $325.69 Diesel Transportation $1,083.86 Swanson Florist Graduation Flowers HS $601.00 Sympathy Flowers District $164.00 Band District $45.00 Vocal District $63.00 Sympathy Flowers FFA $40.00 Jean Birkland Retiring, Student Council $35.00 TCB Sanitation Utilities HS $374.64 Trophies Plus, Promotional Items for Concessions, Boosters $1,117.30 United All Stars Resale Fall Cheer $2,955.00 UPS Shipping Transportation $10.82 Shipping Nurse $13.18 Vantage Learning LeagueMinder Renewal, All Athletics $310.00 Verizon Cellulars District $660.60 Visa Hotels National Conference FCCLA $1,562.93 Hytek - Track Program Track $187.00 Waterboy Sports Football $144.50 Travel for Conference District $5.00 Hotels for Conference District $2,394.00

Prairie Valley Community SchoolsBoard of Directors

Southeast Valley High School Library Regular Board MeetingThursday, July 15, 2015

6:00 p.m.

The Prairie Valley Community School District held its regular board meeting Wednes day July 15, 2015 in the Prairie Valley District Office. Prior to the start of the meeting the board members took a tour of the outdoor grounds and facilities of the Elementary School. President Shannon Miller called the meeting to order at 6:25 p.m. Present: Shannon Miller, Heidi McGuire, Gary Welter, Brian Holmgaard, Jim Carlson; Absent: Joe Harrison, John Field Also Present: Lois Irwin, Lisa Willardson, Jim Henrich, Jim Duncan, Phil DeCastro Moved by Carlson, seconded by McGuire to approve the agenda as presented.Ayes: Miller, Welter, McGuire, Holmgaard, Carlson; Nays: None Motion Carried:5-0 Moved by Welter, seconded by McGuire to approve the minutes.Ayes: Miller, Welter, McGuire, Holmgaard, Carlson; Nays: None Motion Carried:5-0 Moved by Welter, seconded by Holmgaard to approve the bills as presented.Ayes: Miller, Welter, McGuire, Holmgaard, Carlson; Nays: None Motion Carried:5-0 Moved by Holmgaard, seconded by Welter to approve the financials as presented.Ayes: Miller, Welter, McGuire, Holmgaard, Carlson; Nays: None Motion Carried:5-0 Moved by Welter, seconded by Holmgaard to approve the hiring of Kyle Johnson as Student Support Services. Ayes: Miller, Welter, McGuire, Holmgaard, Carlson Nays: None Motion Carried:5-0 Moved by Holmgaard, seconded by McGuire to approve the City of Gowrie expanding the existing 28E agreement for the Baseball Field in Gowrie to include the usage of the parking areas and surrounding area near the football field to use as part of the proposed Laurel Park Frisbee Golf Course. Ayes: Miller, Welter, McGuire, Holmgaard, Carlson; Nays: None Motion Carried:5-0 Moved by Welter, seconded by Holmgaard to approve sponsoring hole number 7 on the Laurel Park Frisbee Golf Course for $500.00, after checking with the Boosters to see if they would be interested.Ayes: Miller, Welter, McGuire, Holm

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