June 3 Pages

June 3, 2015
GOWRIE, WEBSTER COUNTY, IOWA
VOL. 125 NO. 22
New Gowrie Library director named,

leasing Mulligans discussed at Council
Unmowed lawns an issue. . .
By Jill Viles

The Gowrie City Council met the evening of
May 18th to discuss issues brought forth by the council and also addressed concerns from the community at
large.

The Parks Board advised there have been no
bids on a garage offered for sale. A second option is
Thursday, June 4
Gowrie Fire Dept., 7:00 p.m. at the fire station.
Sunday, June 7
Antique Showcase Storytime., 1:00 p.m. at the
Webster County Museum
Monday, June 8
Farnhamville City Council, 6:30 p.m. at
City Hall.
Gowrie Municipal Utilities Board,
4:30 p.m. at the light plant.
Harcourt TOPS, 8:00 a.m. at Faith Lutheran
Church Harcourt.
Tuesday, June 9
Farnhamville American Legion Auxiliary, 9:30 a.m.
Farnhamville Senior Citizens (cards), 1:00 p.m.,
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.
American Legion Peterson Post #431 and Sons of
the American Legion, 6:30 p.m. social time and
meal, 8:00 p.m. meeting, Gowrie Legion building.
Callender City Council, 6:30 p.m. at the Community
Center
Wednesday, June 10
Farnhamville Fire Dept., 7:30 p.m. at the fire station.
To have the date and time of your organizations
meeting listed here,call the Gowrie News at
352-3325 or email us at gnews@wccta.net
to see if someone would like to take on the property for

free.

It was announced that the soccer season is complete, and Little League will begin soon. Finally, the
board considered locations that might be utilized by a
traveling circus. Concerns were raised that if there is recent or current rainfall, Brockett Park would not make a
suitable site for the circus. Additionally, Gowries City
Park may not be acceptable either if the grass is rain
soaked. Councilperson Jeff Peterson questioned if the
circus could be located on black top. It was decided this
question required further investigation.
Many lawns need
to be mowed in Gowrie

Police Chief Bruce McCormack reported that
several yards in Gowrie are in need of mowing. Citations
have been issued, but it was noted that in many cases, the
obligation to mow often becomes the citys concern.

Theres no incentive to mow if theres not a
fine, suggested councilperson Gayle Redman. McCormack agreed, but offered, A lot of these people are out
of state.

It was suggested that perhaps a list of mowing
services offered in the community could be included with
the citation, but it was noted this has been tried before
without success.
New Library Director

The Library Board informed the council that a
new library director has been hired to replace Shelley
Nelson. Elissa Mobley, a current assistant in the city
clerks office, assumed responsibility for the library last
week. Her rate of pay is set at $11.50 per hour.

The city council voted to approve a pay raise
of 50 cents per hour for library assistant, Gail McCloud.
Crystal Wilks announced her departure from the board.
The library board has accepted her resignation with regret

and wishes to thank her for her years of service.

The library board raised the issue of cutting
back the number of board members from 7 to 5. A vote
of whether the city should approve this change will likely
appear on the fall ballot. Finally, it was noted that the
library is leaking rain water in several places, such as the
windows and the entryway. It is hoped that a way to mediate the leakage may be devised before books or other
Gowrie City Council Continued on page 9...
Gowrie Growth Group donates

$1,000 to Gowrie Fire Chief...
Doug Johnson G3G (Gowrie Growth Group) Treasurer gave Greg Benson, the Gowrie Fire Chief, a donation of
$1000 from G3G to the Gowrie Fire Dept. The G3G is a year
old organization formed after the Gowrie Jaycees disbanded.
G3G still sponsors many of the same events that the Jaycees
ran. Some of the events and fundraisers that G3G run are,
The 4th of July Street Dance, Freedom 5K Run, Firecracker
40 and a Youth Basketball Tournament Funds raised by G3G
are donated out to various community projects, youth sports
programs and scholarships.
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June 3, 2015
SV academic awards
for Spring sports
Several student-athletes and all four spring sports
teams academically achieve in the classroom. Thirty-two
individuals earned Twin Lakes Conference All Academic Honors. Both girls and boys golf and both girls and
boys track & field earned state academic certificates. The
following is a list of those accomplishments.
The girls golf team earned the IGHSAU Distinguished in Academic Achievement Certificate (Team
GPA between 3.25 - 4.0). Team GPA was 3.447. Abby
Anderlik, Courtney Shirbroun, Marydith Barkley, and
Sage Michalski also qualified for Twin Lakes Conference All Academic Honors. To earn this award you must
have a cumulative GPA above 3.25 and earn a varsity
letter.
The boys golf team earned the IHSAA Excellence
in Academic Achievement Certificate. Team GPA was
3.114. Logan Boerner, Conner Conrad, and Keegan
Goodwin also qualified for the Twin Lakes Conference
All Academic Honors.
The girls track and field team earned the IGHSAU
Distinguished in Academic Achievement Certificate.
Team GPA was 3.706. Angela Dopita, Nicole Williams,
Josie Breitsprecher, Hannah Fiala, Anna Heatherington,
Natalie Lambert, Erica Rittgers, Cassie Zinnel, Jaiden
Ackerson, Emma Graves, Tessa Berg, Karissa Hiesterman, Leslie Housken, and Claire Whalen also qualified
for Twin Lakes Conference All Academic Honors.
The boys track and field team earned the IHSAA
Excellence in Academic Achievement Certificate. Team
GPA was 3.157. Jalen Fuss, Tom Nahnsen, Malachi
Swanson, Anthony Zigrang, Cameron Anderson, Josh
Carlson, Zeke Miller, Hillary Odhiambo, Aaron Swieter,
Spencer Warehime, and Nolan Johnson also qualified for
the Twin Lakes Conference All Academic Honors.
THE GOWRIE NEWS
Gowries beautiful cemetery...
I believe that the Gowrie Township Cemetery is one

of the most beautiful I have ever seen. Cemeteries can be
a sad place but it is also a place of history, comfort, and
serenity. Our forefathers had vision when they plotted
this site for the future.
Sometimes some of the old things need a change
after decades of use. I would like to thank the Gowrie
Township Trustees for doing this by putting up a new
fence. Memorial Day was a sight to behold with the
flags, flowers, and the new fence.
I would like to thank the trustees Jay Anderson, Tanner Carlson, Chris Fevold and secretary Dixie Harrison
for initiating the change. Also, a thank you to Paul Fevold and Bruce and Laurie Long for helping to install the
new fence.
Shirley Wooters
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June 3, 2015
Jags struggle at
District Golf
By Coach Conrad
Charlotte True new

VP and Cashier at
Security Savings Bank
Working out of Farnhamville...
Bradley S. Lane, President and CEO of Security

Savings Bank in Gowrie, has announced the promotion
of Charlotte True to Vice President and Cashier.
Charlotte makes her home in rural Farnhamville
with her husband Jeff and three children, Ryan, Aaron
and Allison. She is a graduate of Lohrville High School
and Northwest Missouri State University with a BS
degree in accounting. Charlotte is the secretary of the
Southeast Valley Music Boosters and treasurer of the Junior/Senior Post Prom Committee. In her spare time she
enjoys reading and spending time with family.
Lane commented, Charlottes banking knowledge,
work ethic and dedication are very valuable attributes.
She provides high quality leadership and service and is a
real asset to our banking organization.
After easily advancing out of their Sectional Qualifier at Carroll, our SE Valley golfers traveled to Lake Panorama Golf for their District play, and a shot at making
the State Tournament. Unfortunately, the team struggled
on this day, and fell short of their goals of making the
State trip.
Despite their struggles the Jags had a very successful
season. They took both second place in the teams conference dual season, and also second in the conference
tournament.
They became the 10th team in the Coach Conrad era
to advance out of sectionals. They complied a 40 win and
15 loss season. Conner Conrad and Keegan Goodwin
tied for low stroke average at 40.1 strokes per 9 holes.
Each earned multiple medals throughout the season.
Logan Boerner captured individual titles at Sectional
play, and also the Southeast Valley invite.
Josh Johnson finished in 6th place at the conference
tournament. Spencer Johnson brought home a couple individual medals, and Koltan Lundberg rounded out this
years letter winners. The teams 164.1 stroke average was
5th best all time of a Coach Conrad team.
With three juniors and a sophomore returning, next
year also looks quite promising for Southeast Valley golf.
The team played with pride, and earned respect from all
other teams and coaches. The communities of Southeast
Valley should be quite proud of these men and their accomplishments.
Antique Showcase
Storytime June 7
There will be an Antique Showcase Storytime Sunday, June 7, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at teh Webster
County Museum, 515 School Street, Otho, Iowa.
Bring antiques to the Webster County Museum and
Mike Ryerson will explain what he knows about the
item. Donations for admission are appreciated.
Conner Conrad tied for low stroke average at 40.1

strokes per 9 holes.
Sundell holds Ninth

in saddle broncs
By Tyler Anderson
Happy 80th Birthday

Kay Miller of Gowrie will celebrate her 80th

birthday June 10th.

Cards may be sent to her at 801 Market St.
Gowrie, IA 50543.

Her family includes her husband Dale Miller,
daughters Starla (Rick) Smith of Ogden, Shelly (Don) of
Callender, and Shawn Burger of Osceola.

Kay has three grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren.
Harcourt Summer
Story Hour June 10
The Harcourt Public Library will host Summer Story

Hour Wednesday, June 10, 17, and 24 from 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m.
Children ages 4 years to 6th grade are encouraged to
attend. There will be stories, games, prizes, and refreshments.
Boxholm native Wade Sundell remains as one of

the top 10 saddle bronc riders in the world, according to
the latest PRCA standings. Thus far, Sundell has earned
more than $24,000 in earnings.
Sundell tied for second in the saddle bronc competition at the Old Fort Days Rodeo in Fort Smith, Ark. on
May25-30.
Aside from competing in PRCA events, Sundell
won his second consecutive RFD-TV The American presented Polaris Ranger saddle bronco competition, earning
$100,000.
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Wednesday, Jun 3 - Salisbury Ground Beef, Baked Potato, Mixed Vegetables,
Peach Crisp
Thursday, Jun 4 - Creamed Chicken, Buttermilk Biscuit, Corn, Bean and
Broccoli Salad, Strawberry Rhubarb Raisin Crisp
Friday, June 5 - Hearty Veg. Beef Soup, Corn Bread, Banana Half, Cinnamon
Apples w/ Crunch Topping
Monday, Jun 8 - BBQ Pork on WW Bun, California Blend, Potato Salad,
Peaches
Tuesday, Jun 9 - Swiss Style Gr. Beef, Baked Potato, Triple Salad, Blushing
Pears, Tomato Juice
Wednesday, Jun 10 - Turkey Roast, Potatoes w/ Gravy, Cooked Cabbage,
Strawberries, OJ
June 3, 2015
THE GOWRIE NEWS
Bloomquist of Tempe, AZ, and Tyler Bloomquist of Minneapolis, MN; great-grandchildren, McKenna, Kaden,
Camden, and Devery Gorsline; sister-in-law, Phyllis
Forsmark of Muscatine; nieces, nephews, other relatives
and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife Eleanor; parents, Arthur and Hannah (Challgren) Bloomquist;
brothers, Lyle and Robert Bloomquist; and sisters, Eleanor Swanson and Ilene Lundblad.

Arnold E. Bloomquist was born December 30,
1921 on a farm near Gowrie. He graduated from Gowrie
High School, with the Class of 1941. On March 9, 1945
he was united in marriage to Eleanor Botbyl. The couple
lived most of their married life on the family farm southeast of Gowrie. In later years, Arnie and Eleanor operated Bloomquist Mercantile in Gowrie. Eleanor passed
away in 2010. Arnie was very passionate about farming,
and his Angus cattle. He loved his family, and enjoyed
candle making, gardening, and farmers markets. Arnie
was a lifelong member of Zion Lutheran Church.
Fort Dodge. He was raised and educated in Gowrie, and

graduated from Prairie View High School, with the Class
of 1960. Jon served in the Iowa National Air Guard. On
February 14, 1975 he was united in marriage to Sharon
Kuebler at the Lutheran Church in Jefferson. Jon farmed
and worked at Celotex Corporation until his retirement.
He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church.
Floyd L. Barta, 92

Floyd L. Barta, 92, of Callender, died Friday
May 29, 2015 at Simpson Health Care Center, Friendship
Haven. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday June
1st at Fulton Lutheran Church in Roelyn with Pastor Jim
Davis officiating. Burial will be at Fulton Lutheran Cemetery, in Roelyn. Visitation is Sunday, May 31st (today)
from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Laufersweiler- Sievers Funeral
Home.

Surviving is his son, Anthan Barta of Callender;
daughter, Lisa Peed and her husband Lance of Somers;
grandchildren, Layth Peed, twins Logan and Maddison
Peed; and a great-granddaughter, Lexee Peed. He was
preceded in death by his parents, Anton and Agnes (Machovec) Barta; wife, Dorothy Barta in 2007; sisters, Helen Harklau, Agnes Gassmann, Mayme Konvalinka; and a
brother, Thomas Barta.

Floyd L. Barta was born on July 25, 1922 in Fulton Township. Floyd was educated in Moorland, graduating from high school in 1940. Floyd then began farming
the family farm. On March 29, 1964, Floyd was united in
marriage to Dorothy Busse at the Fulton Lutheran Church
in Roelyn. The couple established their home on the Bartas family farm near Callender. Floyd farmed over 40
years until retiring in 1984.
Floyd was an active member of the Fulton Lutheran
Church where he served on the Church Council for many
years. He was also a member of the ZCBJ of the Bohemian Hall.

Memorials may be left to the discretion of the
family.
Arnold E. Bloomquist, 93

Arnold E. Bloomquist, 93, passed on to his eternal home on Friday, May 29, 2015 at the Gowrie Care
Center, with his family by his side. A Celebration of Life
Service will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 2, at Zion Lutheran Church, Gowrie, with Pastor Jim Davis officiating. Burial will be at Lost Grove Township Cemetery,
near Harcourt. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at
the Palmer Funeral Home, Gowrie. Memorials may be
left to the discretion of the family.

Arnie is survived by his children, Wayne (Lori)
Bloomquist of Lanyon, Doug (Shirley Erb) Bloomquist
of Gowrie, and Jeanne Bloomquist of Gowrie; grandchildren, Karli (Gary) Gorsline of Gilbert, AZ, Casey
Becky O'Brien, 61
Margaret Ruth Zampa, 86

Margaret Ruth Zampa, 86, passed away February 19, 2015 at the Gowrie Care Center.

Graveside services will be Monday, June 8,
2015 at Gowrie Township Cemetery with Pastor Jim Davis officiating. Friends may call after 9:30 a.m. Monday
June, 8, 2015 at Palmer Funeral Home, Gowrie.

She is survived by her brother, Dean P. Erb,
longtime resident of Gowrie.

Margaret was preceded in death by her parents,
Ralph H. and Hazel (Fleming) Erb.

Margaret Ruth Erb was born March 14, 1928
and graduated from Earlham High School. She continued
her education and graduated from the Iowa State Teachers College now known as University of Northern Iowa.
Margaret was united in marriage to Harold Dudolski on
October 7, 1950 at Earlham Presbyterian Church. Harold
passed away due to polio shortly after. On June 19, 1965,
Margaret married Bruno Zampa in Chicago, IL. Bruno
passed away on March 29, 1982.

The family is grateful to the staff of the Gowrie
Care center for their kind and loving service.

Memorials may be left to the discretion of Gentiva Hospice, Fort Dodge, IA.

Memorial services for Becky OBrien, 61, of
Fort Dodge were held Friday, May 29, 2015 at 2 p.m. at
St. Marks Episcopal Church, Fort Dodge, Iowa. Visitation was Friday 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Historic Bruce
Funeral Home. Rebecca Jill OBrien passed away at her
home on May 25, 2015 as a result of a sudden illness.

Becky was born on June 15, 1953. She was
raised on a farm outside of Callender, Iowa. She attended
and graduated from Prairie High School in 1971 and later
from Buena Vista University with her bachelors degree.
She spent most of her work years as a sales representative
and manager for various local businesses in Fort Dodge
including KWMT/KKEZ and The Fort Dodge Messenger.

Becky had varied interests and loved to play
in her garden, spend time with her beloved friends, taking
cruises and traveling to visit family and friends. Becky
had a zest for life and loved being in the outdoors, as she
was truly an Iowa farm girl at heart. She was a wonderful
homemaker, an amazing cook and the heart and soul of
our home. Becky was the most caring, loving and compassionate spouse, mother and friend.

She is loved and will be sorely missed. She is
survived by the love of her life Paul Gentile, sons Christopher and Ryan (Jenna), grandsons Owen OBrien and
Joseph OBrien, brother Scott Johnson , sister Lisa Peterson (Mike) and nephews Parker Peterson (Robin) and
Spencer Peterson and cousins. She was preceded in death
by her parents Madeline and Kenneth Johnson, brother
Ken Johnson Jr., grandparents: Ed and Amelia Johnson,
Ralph and Harriet Fairman.

Rest in Peace, forever loved and in our hearts.

Historic Bruce Funeral Home was entrusted
with the arrangements. Online condolences may be di
rected to www.brucesfuneralhome.com
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Opening at Friendship Haven...
Jon D. Anderson, 72

Jon D. Anderson, 72, passed away Sunday, May
24, 2015 at his home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 28, at Zion Lutheran Church, Gowrie,
with Pastor James Davis officiating. Visitation will be
at 1:00 p.m. Thursday at the Church. Burial will be at
Gowrie Township Cemetery, with Military Rites by the
American Legion Peterson Post #432 of Gowrie.

Jon is survived by his daughter Rita Mundt of
Gowrie; 4 grandchildren, Jessica Martens, Jack Randleman, Jenny Randleman, and Jana Randleman; two greatgrandsons, Evan and Blane; brother Charles (Mary Jo)
Anderson of Reid Springs, MO; and sister Patty (Jerry)
Grove of Fort Dodge. He was preceded in death by his
wife Sharon; parents, Marle and Dorothy (Erickson) Anderson; step-son Randy Randleman; and brother Bob Anderson.

Jon D. Anderson was born August 1, 1942 in
Friendship Haven is opening its wellness center

doors as a fitness club to people 55 and over, and to those
any age for yoga and aquatic classes. It will be called
BOOMERS Fitness Club. Community memberships are
now available for people 55 and over including the Cardio gym equipment, water exercise classes, Yoga, Personal Training and the indoor pool and spa.
Staffed by wellness experts, Friendship Haven is
providing members with instruction and correct use of
all equipment, providing people with safety and comfort at their own level of fitness. Equipment includes
the NuStep, treadmills, ad/back machine, arm press/leg
press, arm bike, free weights, resistance bands and balance balls.
Fitness center hours of operation for the gym: Monday Friday 6 a.m. 8 p.m. and Weekends 8 a.m. 4
p.m. Pool and spa hours are: Monday Friday 8 a.m. 8
p.m. Lockers and keys are available for daily use. Contact
Liz Flattery for membership details at (515) 573-6270 or
e-mail elizabeth.flattery@friendshiphaven.org
THE GOWRIE NEWS
Southeast Valley
Schedule of Events
Week of June 3rd to June 10th
Wednesday, June 3
10:00 a.m. JH SB & BB vs. SCC @ Lytton
4:30 p.m. B JV-Var Base GAME - Sioux Central @
Southeast Valley
4:30 p.m. G JV-Var Soft GAME - Sioux Central @
Southeast Valley
Thursday, June 4
10:00 a.m. (A) JH SB & BB vs. Ogden @ Ogden
5:30 p.m. B JV-Var Baseball GAME - Southeast
Valley @ Humboldt
Friday, June 5
10:00 a.m. G 1-JVR Soft GAME(7-innings) Southeast Valley @ Roland-Story
5:30 p.m. G JV-Var Soft GAME - Southeast Valley @
Manson NW Webster
1030 p.m. B Varsity Only Base GAME - Southeast
Valley @ Manson NW Webster
Saturday, June 6
12:00 p.m. B Varsity Only Base GAME - Southeast
Valley @ Manson NW Webster
Monday, June 8
4:30 a.m. B JV-Var Base GAME - West Bend-Mallard
@ Southeast Valley
4:30 p.m. G V-JV-Varsity First Soft GAME - West
Bend-Mallard @ Southeast Valley
Tuesday, June 9
10:00 a.m. JH SB & BB vs. Greene County @
Jefferson
5:30 p.m. B JV-Var Base GAME - Southeast Valley
@ Iowa Falls-Alden
Wednesday, June 10
10:00 a.m. JH SB & BB vs. SCC @ Home
11:00 a.m. G 2-JVR Soft GAME - Southeast Valley
@ Clarion-Goldfield
2:00 p.m. G Varsity Only Soft GAME - Southeast
Valley @ West Central Valley
*Schedule is pulled from the SV website for your convenience*
www.southeastvalley.org
***Schedules are subject to change at anytime***
HELP WANTED
Diesel Mechanic
Oberg Freight Company is seeking an

experienced diesel mechanic.
We are offering $20.00 per hour, more if
qualified plus over time
Excellent benefits package
for the right person.
Qualified individuals may contact:
Gene at 515-955-3592 ext. 232 or
recruiting@obergfreight.com
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Entries sought for Car Show

during Lehigh River Days
Lehigh River Days will be held June 19 - 21.

The Show and Shine Car Show will be held on main
street.

There is no entry fee and $50 cash prize will be
given to best of show as well as other prizes.For further
information call Dan at 515-359-2502
3-Jun
4-Jun

5-Jun
6-Jun

7-Jun
8-Jun
10-Jun
Birthdays
Iona Lusmann, Jessica McGuire
Dawn Fredrickson
Megan Peterson, Rod Peterson
Shirley Wolf, Tami Gutshall
Tanner Barber, Maggie Moeller
Beth Vosberg
Deb Brundage
Jake Burgett, Oscar Hanson
Shawn E. Anderson. Tom Hanson
8-June
9-June

10-June
Anniversaries
Brad and Jenny Lane.
Darwin and Betty Peterson;
Pat and Katie Peterson.
Calvin and Marge Wooters.
Down Memory Lane

B Y
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June 3, 2015
D O W N S
Take a walk with me back in years...

When we let our minds wonder (as we older
people are actually privileged to do) we think of many
things, the just yesterday and the yesteryears. Those
memories bounce around and skip from here to yon,
sometimes even landing for a short visit back to the old
days.

Growing up on a farm with a house that had
no central heat or air conditioning wasnt so unpleasant.
The haves didnt even have them. Mostly air conditioning was in some of the big stores in the cities (Boone
& Ft. Dodge, yeh, big cities!) or in theaters. That was
to entice you in during those sweltering days of summer, primarily July and August. Furnaces were in newer
homes, mainly those built after the 1920s or 1930 plus.
Then they were big, take up a whole room coal fired,
smoke spewing, ones. The grates had to be shaken down
and the cinder ashes carried up the stairs and outside to
a special pile. They had to be continually fed just like
the old wood/coal space heaters so that meant trudging
up and down the stairs several times a day and at night
banking the fire so enough live coals would remain
to ignite newly replenished fuel in the morning. It was
work to have central heat then.

As to air conditioning, most of us didnt even
have fans, except the church kind furnished by the local funeral parlor with their advertisements on them. Or,
grab a magazine or a section of the newspaper folded
and fan away. Open the windows and doors and hope
for a strong enough breeze to circulate the air without
blowing things apart inside the house. I cant remember
that many complaints though I suppose there were some.
Farmers worked out in the hot sun but they wore broad
brimmed straw hats and their chambray shirts with the
sleeves rolled up midway between the elbows and shoulders, thus the farmers tan. And believe it or not, if the
sun got too intense sleeves were rolled down to prevent
sun burning. Complain? No, it was just the way of life
on the farm. City folks had it no better. I dont remember anyone, even bigger purse ones having an electric
fan until after I was long gone to the big city. There
was one of those big old noisy ones at Lundvalls store
which Lloyd used once in awhile while working at his
office cubbyhole area.

Now as we anticipate summers approach people are saying wed better check the air conditioning to
make sure it is working properly when we actually need
it. If we dont check and then it gets hot and we turn it on
to find it not working properly well likely have to wait
our turn for a repair person and also pay the premium
rates. Ive even known people to actually go to a motel
for a night or two so they could have the comfort of A/C.
I can understand that in winter months if there is a furnace problem.

Summers for farm and small town kids was for
being outdoors a lot and roaming around our farms or
the towns. There was exploring for who knows what,
walking the railroad tracks in search of treasures such
as a special rock, pieces of gypsum that fell off an open
freight car, picking a bouquet of wild flowers along the
way. Out in the country we would walk the gravel roads
or ride our bikes in search of adventure, even imagined
ones. We could check out the places in the ditches where
the cattails grew and perhaps get a few before they fully
matured and spilled out their cottony innards. The same
went for milkweed. We kids liked those pods to be dried
up and popping open to scatter their fluff. They actually
ceased being a noxious weed during WWII as they were
collected and that fluff replaced kapok in pillows (before
foam rubber and after feathers) as kapok was a foreign
product now unavailable. Farmers hated milkweed as it
interfered with their crops and that fluff got into things
where it wasnt wanted. (Now I hear there is a plan to
purposely plant milkweeds along our highway rights of
way to lure Monarch butterflies back to our area.) Other
prizes may have been found along the ditches and down
the lanes.

Another plant that grew in the marshy ditches was what I called snake grass. I never did know
its name but I think it is a type of reed. One could be
snapped off and its joints pulled apart and then put
back together again. This would be a bit of an entertainment until it wilted and then dried up.

Other interesting things could be found in the
farm road ditches. I began watching in the ditch in front
of Aunt Beulahs and Uncle Pearls place for the wild
strawberries to bloom. That was a pretty site in itself
and I hoped my uncle wouldnt mow the ditch too closely so they would survive. I usually found a few wild
berries at the appropriate time and they were sweet to
the taste but much smaller than our garden ones. There
were no timberlands close around so couldnt search
for wild gooseberries and nuts as my family had been
able to do in Madison County. Still the mulberry grove
across from the Lundvall place (also their land) yielded

many berries and the Lundvalls were generous with allowing people come with their canvases or other drops
and shake the trees. They are very good, especially
mixed with rhubarb, if you have the patience to put
them through many washings and draining. Hands do
get well stained in the process.

Can you imagine kids these days walking the
railroad tracks and exploring country ditches to see what
they could discover? Did I say walking? Yet, there
might be a few who would think it was quite a diversion
from their daily routines. These are some of the activities I might like to revisit but today the railroad tracks
are gone along with all the various finds and scenery
along them. The ditches are kept much clearer now and
I dont remember seeing a cattail in the past few years
although I did, a few years ago, see some snake grass
and tiger lilies which were probably a result of someones dumping unwanted bulbs. So Ill just tuck these
things back into my memory bank and be glad I once
experienced them.

Do you have any memories of your childhood
meanderings?
Area students graduate

from Iowa State University
Gowrie area students that graduated from Iowa State

University are Aaron Darnell, Master of Business in
Business Administration; Joshua Dyer, Bachelor of Science in History; Bryana Johnson, Bachelor of Arts in
Interdisciplinary Studies and Sociology; Lindsey Kruse,
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education; and Jennifer Lizer, Bachelor of Science in Accounting.
Abigail Peterson, Harcourt, graduated from Iowa
State University with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing.
Elizabeth Jones, Dayton, graduated from Iowa State
University with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and
Health, Cum Laude.
Hope Stevens, originally from Boxholm, graduated
with a Bachelor of Science in Management.
Students from the Stratford area who graduated are
Derek Adams, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in Veterinary Medicine; and Tyler Raygor, Bachelor of Arts in
Political Science.
Alexander Richardson, Duncombe, graduated with
a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering, Summa
Cum Laude.
It Pays to Advertise!
June 3, 2015
THE GOWRIE NEWS
S outheast V alley H igh S chool

Anthony Zigrang
Army National Reserve
Breann Ahrens
G3G
Chaz Newholm
Dayton Lion's Club
Tessa Gibson
Franzeen
Dustin Gurnett
Franzeen
Aydan Farnham
Gowrie UMC
Legion Auxilliary
Katie Dellachiesa
Paul & Patsy Mickelson
Lehigh River Days
Malachi Swanson
Dayton Community Club
IA Bar Association Award
Meridith Callahan
Franzeen
Gowrie Women's Club
Noah Tucker
Franzeen
Peterson Post 431
Herbert & Violet Murphy
Alicia Morrow
Mildred & Milo Hayes
Franzeen
Gowrie Women's Club
Hannah Pederson
George D. Larson
Franzeen
Future Community Leaders
Tom Nahnsen
Zion Lutheran Church
June Ross Scholarship
Ruth Swanson Memorial
Shane Promes
Gowrie Women's Club
G3G
Webster Co. Icebreakers
Libbie Lowry
Franzeen
Marcella Stanek Winninger
Duane Tasler Memorial
Bill & Pat Coffey Memorial 4-H
Koltan Lundberg
Franzeen
Webster Co. Soil & Water Cons.
Miranda Engeldinger
Franzeen
Dr. William & Edna Remer
Bryce Gustafson
Genevieve G. Cone
Franzeen
Peterson Post 431
Gowrie Quilters
Katelyn Pliner
George D. Larson
David Larson
Franzeen
Irene McLuckie Memorial 4-H
Trent Leners
Franzeen
Ashtyn Shady
Franzeen
Gowrie Women's Club
C.A.R.E.
Karlee Walker
Franzeen
C.A.R.E.
Shelley Tucker Memorial
Courtney Shirbroun
Franzeen
Little Jags Booster Club
C.A.R.E.
Distinguished Athlete Award
Heather Baird
Cecil Mae Schmoker
Franzeen
Lehigh Lion's Club
State Federated Women's Club
Abigail Anderlik
Gene & Shirley Anderson
Memorial Scholarship
Franzeen
Clay Township Scholarship
Scholastic Excellence Award
June 3, 2015
THE GOWRIE NEWS
A ward & S cholarship R ecipients

Kailee Hanlon
Franzeen
Jalen Fuss
Semper Fidelis Music Award
Joe Sedlacek
Distinguished Athlete Award
Kaitlyn Clark
Fred & Mabelle Stanek Memorial
scholarship
Emma Whalen
Franzeen
Kennedy Gallentine
Franzeen
Nathan Field Memorial
Lehigh Golden Memories
Greenfield Hartquist American
Legion # 699
Megan Snyder
Franzeen
Dayton Leader scholarship
Gowrie Arts Council
Board of Education
American Legion Citizen Award
Dylan Anderson
Franzeen
Nathan Field Memorial
Heartland Bank
C.A.R.E.
NHS Non-Member
American Legion Citizen Award
Ryan True
Governor's Scholar
Board of Education
Franzeen
Zoey Shipley
Franzeen
Lehigh Lion's Club
SWG Booster Club
G3G
Board of Education
ISU Academic Recognition
Angela Dopita
Nicole Williams
Katie Walrod
Franzeen
Web. Co. Retired School
Cecil Mae Schmoker
Personnel
Franzeen
Lehigh Golden Memories
Community Appreciation
Little Jags Booster Club
Scholarship
NHS Member
Franzeen
Trinity United Methodist Church
SWG Booster Club
Dr. William & Edna Remer
Gowrie Arts Council
Heartland Bank
Army National Reserve
Board of Education
Gowrie Quilters
IA Bar Association Award
Governor's Scholar
Rose Masonic Lodge
Briar CliffAcademic Achievement
Bernie Sagua Award
Briar CliffWomen's Track
Central College Journey Scholarship
C.A.R.E.
Scholarship
Central College Presidential Scholarship
Webster Co. Farm Bureau
Central College Trustee Scholarship Iowa Junior Limousin Association
ISU Academic Recognition
WHEN WE LOOK
TO THE FUTURE,
WE LOOK TO
THE STUDENTS.
Great accomplishments are the result of hard
work. The kind of work that every student puts in.
POET Biorefining Gowrie congratulates the
seniors at Southeast Valley High School.
poet.com/gowrie
June 3, 2015
THE GOWRIE NEWS
Southeast Valley 8th graders who competed at the state National History Day contest are, pictured left to right, Eva Haub,
Alli True, Kylie Clark, Dalton Dencklau, Bailey Miller, and Cassidy Lambert.
SV Eight graders compete

in National History Day Contest
By Janet Wills
Six Southeast Valley 8th graders competed at the

state National History Day contest in Des Moines on
May 4. National History Day is a program to encourage
students to do in-depth research about a particular topic

based on an annual theme.
This years theme was Leadership and Legacy in
History. Students in grades 6-12 may participate in
the program by creating an exhibit, a documentary, a
Your Local Church Directory

FARNHAMVILLE
CALLENDER
GOWRIE
GOWRIE
HOLY TRINITY
LUTHERAN CHURCH
Robert Zellmer, Pastor

9:30 am Sunday Worship
8:30 Sunday School
OUR SAVIOURS
LUTHERAN CHURCH
Pastor: Jon Rollefson
UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH
Annette Ruhs Kruse,
Pastor
ZION LUTHERAN
CHURCH
James G. Davis, Pastor
Mondays:
Ladies Bible Study
9:30am
Armor of God Class
7:00pm
2nd & 4th Tuesday:
Community Meal 11:30am
FIRST UNITED
CHURCH
Pastor
James H. Chesnutt
Wednesdays:
Lunch Bunch 4:30-6:00 PM
Youth Mission Team 5:15
Kids Bell Choir 6:00-6:15
MOORLAND
UNITED CHURCH
OF CHRIST

OUR LADY OF
GOOD COUNSEL
Served by the priests of
the Webster Co.
Catholic parishes
Sunday Morning Mass:
10 a.m.
HARCOURT
FAITH LUTHERAN
CHURCH
Rod Meyer, Pastor
~~
Worship 10:30 am
Fellowship 9:30 am
Sunday School 9:30 am

10:15 am Fellowship
10:30 Sunday School
11:00 am Adult Forum
Fri., June 5
9:00 AM Set up for
OSLC Garage Sale &
Luncheon
Sat., June 6
8:00-1:00 Garage Sale &
Luncheon
9:00 AM Mens Group,
Fireside Room
Sun., June 7 9:15 AM
Worship with Holy
Communion
10:15 AM Honor 80+
Year old members &
friends
11:00 AM
Adult Forum, Fireside Room
Mon., June 8
9:00 AM Sewing Day
6:30 PM Council Meeting, Fireside Room
Tues., June 9
7:00 PM Womens Evening Bible Study, Fireside Room
Wed., June 10
7:00 PM Bible Study
with Don Doolittle, Fireside Room
SOMERS
UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH
Pastor James H. Chesnutt

Thursdays: 1:30 p.m.
Afternoon Bible Study
at Church
Tuesdays: 7:00 p.m.
Evening Bible Study at
Dan & Colleen
Goodwins
9:00 a.m. Sunday School

10:15 a.m. Sunday Worship
Thursday, June 4th

12:00
PM
UMW
Executive Meeting
12:30 PM UMW Salad
Luncheon
(General
Meeting)
Friday, June 5th
1:00 PM Quilters
Sunday, June 7th
Communion Sunday
9:30 AM Worship
Fellowship and discussion
following worship
Monday, June 8th
12:00 PM Small Group
Tuesday, June 9th
1:00 PM Quilters
Friday, June 12th
1:00 PM Quilters
LANYON
EVANGELICAL
COVENANT CHURCH
Marc Murchison, Pastor
9:30 am - Worship
10:30 am Coffee Fellowship
11 am - Sunday School
~~
Wednesdays:
6 pm - ACTION = A lot
of Church Things In One
Night
www.lanyoncovenant.org
9:30 am Sunday School

10:30 Sunday Worship
Wed., June 3
7:00 p.m. Church Chix
Thurs., June 4
9:00 a.m. Womens Bible Study at Church
7:30 p.m. Gowrie Arts
Council Twice is Nice
Duets Concert
Sat., June 6
5:00 p.m. Worship
Sun., June 7
9:30 a.m. Worship
10:30 a.m. Missionary
Coffee
HARCOURT
UNITED
EVANGELICAL
COVENANT CHURCH
Craig Vote, Pastor
~
Mondays: 9:30 am
Women's Bible Study.
~
Saturdays: 7 pm Men's
Bible Study.
UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH
Karen Young, Pastor

ROELYN
FULTON LUTHERAN
CHURCH
performance, a website or writing a research paper.

Eva Haub and Cassidy Lambert created an exhibit
showing the leadership of Elizabeth Cady Stanton in
the fight for womens rights in the late 1800s. Dalton
Dencklau, Kylie Clark, Bailey Miller and Allison True
created a website about Lewis Hine who photographed
child laborers working in factories in the early 1900s.

Both groups have been researching and putting their
entries together since October. They won the local contest in February and the district contest that was held in
Storm Lake in March.
At the state contest, the Lewis Hine website was
chosen to represent Iowa at the national contest in Washington D.C. in June. The four students who created the
project will have two weeks to make any revisions to
their project before it is locked. The website URL is
http://74405938.nhd.weebly.com. The URL will be posted on the school website so you can watch their progress
and give them feedback.
The students used the website Weebly to create their
Lewis Hine project. They incorporated a video interview with an Iowa author using iMovie and used various
Google apps to create different features on their website.
The four will travel to Washington D.C. to the national
contest where they will meet and compete against students from around the country. These students are to be
commended for their efforts. They spent hours of time
researching, writing and refining their projects.
About his NHD experience, Dalton Dencklau said,
"I think our experience was really fun and I can't wait to
do it again. I was able to spend time with my friends and
learn about the great American leader, Lewis Hine."
About her NHD experience, Alli True said, "I'm really excited to go to the national contest. We put a lot of
time into our project and we're anxious to see what other
websites were created by students throughout the country. We've already had a lot of fun meeting people from
around the state."
Bob Patton, Gowrie,

will perform during
Karl King concerts
As a guest soloist...
The Karl L. King Municipal Band of Fort Dodge, IA,

will open their 2015 summer season on Sunday evening,
June 7, at the Karl L. King Band Shell in Oleson Park.
Concert time is 7:30 p.m., and will be preceded by an
ice cream social, served by the Good Shepherd Lutheran
Church, starting around 6:30.
These concerts are free to all, and are provided as a
public service by the City of Fort Dodge. Directing the
band again this season will be Jerrold P. Jimmerson, with
Dr. David Klee serving as the Assistant Conductor.
Conductor Jimmerson has programmed a variety of
selections based around the theme of Sounds of Summer.
Other Karl King compositions on the program include his beautiful aerial waltz, June Twilight, along
with the fast-paced galop. Sunshine.
Special guest soloist will be Bob Patton, baritone,
from Gowrie. Mr. Patton attended the University of
Northern Iowa before joining the U.S.Air Force Singing
Sergeants in Washington, D.C. During his twenty year
careerin the military, Patton soloed with the National
Symphony andthe Boston and Cincinnati Pops Orchestras.
He also performed with theWashington Civic, Baltimore, Wolf Trap, Northern Virginia andAnnapolis opera companies.
In 1991 he returned to Gowrie IA andbecame editor
and publisher of The Gowrie News, the fourth generation
owner of a 110 year-old family business. He is now retired from the newspaper after a 20-year career, but is still
very active and much sought-after as a vocalist throughout the Midwest.
Mr. Patton will perform the exciting Toreador
Song from the opera Carmen by French composer
Georges Bizet, along with Climb Evry Mountain from
the epic motion picture and musical, The Sound of Music.
Each concert always closes in the traditional way,
with the playing of our National Anthem, The StarSpangled Banner.
In the event of inclement weather, the concert will
be cancelled. Plan now to spend each Sunday evening
during June and July with the King Band in beautiful
Oleson Park, located in the southern part of the city of
Fort Dodge.
Emanuel Lutheran Ice

Cream nights in June

Emanuel Lutheran Church, Dayton, will be

serving ice cream from 7 - 8 p.m. in front of the church
every Wednesday night in June.

Everyone is welcome to attend.
June 3, 2015
THE GOWRIE NEWS
Gowrie City Council...
Continued from front page...
materials of the library are damaged.

City pool,
Leasing Mulligans

The Pool Board has reported that a number of
cracks and other structural issues continue to plague the
pool. For example, a grate on the floor of the deep end
is not flush with the floor of the pool. It was noted that a
diver may be injured if they collide with the grate as is it
sticking up at an odd angle.

The Golf Board held their first meeting last
week. It was decided they only approve the leasing of
the clubhouse to an interested individual(s). Mayor
Dave Stokesbary informed the council he has heard from
three parties interested in leasing the clubhouse. It was
suggested a lease for the clubhouse may run somewhere
between $400 and $500 per month.

I want the right person to be specific regarding
the menu, offered Stokesbary. If they want to operate
in this location, they must sell the concept of their restaurant to the community.

For example, Stokesbary noted an interested
party wanted to offer Mexican cuisine, but has also offered to serve an American-style menu as well.

Finally, it was noted that an inventory of Muligans should be attempted before June 1st. It was suggested that the inventory may be available to a new lessee based on a negotiable bid.
Worship services

In other proceedings, Pastor Jon Rollefson and
his wife, of Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Callendar,
inquired if the Gowrie Community Center may be used
for contemporary worship services every other Saturday
night. They explained that Gowrie is centrally located
for many potential parishoners.

They advised they would not utilize the kitchen
and that any tables or chairs moved during the service
would be returned to original locations. The city council approved this request, but suggested they speak with
Pastor Davis of Zion Lutheran to discuss the arrangement
as his congregation also participates in Saturday services.

It was acceptable to Pastor Rolefson that if the
community center is occupied by an interested party paying rent for the building, he will not hold services on that
evening.

Discussion continued on the purchase of rocks
to improve parking for semis. Additionally, it was noted
that a pavement doctor service has been utilized by the
Utilities department to seal cracks in the pavement.

The city originally approved a $2,000 budget to
Gowrie Police Report

Fri., Feb 13 - G.Y.C. parking lot complaint
on a male juv. - released to mother

Sun. Feb 15 - Traf. Stop CTF594 warning
head light out; Traf. Stop BWZ262 warning no taillights, and brake light out

Tue. Feb 17 - Meet with Channel 8 News;
Meet with Channel 13 News

Wed. Feb 18 - Out @ Court House for 911
Board Meeting

Thur. Feb 19 - Amb. Needed in Harcourt for
female med. - driver; Traf. Stop warning for speed;
Traf. Stop Citation to Kenly Clough for Speed & expired Registration; L.E.C. to 1102 1/2 Market for a
disturbance

Fri., Feb 20 - Patrol after school ( early dismissal ); Traf. Stop 233ZXE warning wrong way on
one way

Sat., Feb 21 - Called out for dog @ large Black Lab w/red collar and tags. Utl; Funeral Escort
/ patrol town; Fire Alarm @ H.S. caused by fog machine @ dance

Mon., Feb 23 - Funeral Escort / patrol town

Wed., Feb 25 - Amb. Needed 1000 blk Mariam for female med. - driver

Thur., Feb 26 - Telecom. Board meeting @
L.E.C.

Fri., Feb 27 - Traf. Stop BDP012 warning
broken taillight; Out @ G.Y.C. adult male causing a
problem, male left; Assist confused male @ post office

Sat., Feb 28 - L.E.C. to Caseys for gas drive
off, found driver - gas paid for; Traf. Stop BDC567
warning for speed & headlight out

Sun., March 01 - Traf. Stop BSU464 warning for speed, & update to Iowa Drivers Lic.; Flagged
down for a disorderly juv. Male, 1300 blk Park St.

Tue., March 03 - 1003 Park St. for car unlock

Thur., March 05 - Patrol after school ( early
dismissal )

Sat., March 07 - Funeral Escort / patrol town

Sun., March 08 - Amb. Needed 1700 blk
Market female med. - driver

Mon., March 09 - Out 1105 Pleasant ref.
someone piled mud on front porch
test out this service.

Well consider doing more if it works, offered
councilmember Jeff Peterson.

Next, community member Dick Johnson raised
concerns regarding the accessibility of the citys sidewalks and curb cut-ins.

I actually have to drive one block to attend
church services, explained Johnson.

Johnson offered literature regarding ADA requirements for accessible sidewalks and cut-ins to the
council. The council advised they would take the issue
into consideration.
The Wildcats came within two runs before the Jags

came out with road win. Myles Davis led the Jags with
two doubles, a home run and drove in three runs. Anderson also contributed with two hits and two RBIs, while
Dakota Jaeschke added two doubles in three hits and
driving in two runs.
Anderson also earned his first victory on the mound,
striking out six Wildcat batters.
Your Local
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Eminent Domain...
Dear Editor:
Whether you are for or against energy from air,

oil or mining, we should all be pro active in protecting the

rights of property owners.

Recently I became aware of law 479B.15 which
allows in this case a private company to enter private
property, after APPLYING for a permit from the Iowa
Utility Board and holding a public meeting. If the property owner resists the company, they can file a lawsuit for
an injunction so they can enter the private property with
police protection for company representatives and their
trustees (i.e. survey).

This law is wrong and should be changed as this
is abuse of EMINENT DOMAIN.

I am the owner of parcels: IA-BO-28.000
IA-BO-029.000
IA-BO-030.000 IA-BO-033.000
Tax Parcel/Map Numbers are 088527153200002,
088527161300002,
088527161400002, 088527164100001

Yours for courteous, competent, and cost effective government,
McCrary-Rost
Clinic
Rochelle Guess,
ARNP, FNP C
Adam Swisher, DO
Kari Swisher, ARNP-C
Hours: Monday-Friday
1800 Main, Gowrie, Iowa
Phone 352-3891
After Hours: 1-800-262-2614
LaVerne Johnson
PO BOX 127
Pilot Mound, IA 50223
Jaguars baseball team

hits a few snags
By Tyler Anderson
For the defending Twin Lakes Conference champs,

completing a baseball game is going to be a blessing. Last
Tuesday, the Jaguars were hampered by Mother Nature,
as the Southeast Valley-St. Edmond game in Fort Dodge
had been postponed to this past Tuesday. The Dayton
Review-Gowrie News will provide a recap of the game
in next weeks edition.
On Wednesday, the Southeast Valley baseball team
and East Sac County came to a 9-9 tie. The game was
suspended due to a power outage in Dayton.
Coon Rapids-Bayard 3, Southeast Valley 2: On
Thursday, Southeast Valley dropped their season opener
to Coon Rapids-Bayard 3-2 despite a late rally by the
Jaguars.
Junior Cade King led the Jags with two doubles,
while senior Dylan Anderson and junior Andrew Dorage
each contributed with one RBI.
Dorage pitched for six innings and struck out 12 batters. However, Dorage took his first loss of the season.

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Southeast Valley 14, West Central Valley, Stuart 12: In a wild game on Friday, the Jaguars held off the
West Central Valley Wildcats in Stuart. The Jags overcame an early 4-0 deficit with a 10 run second inning
before tacking on four runs in the third.

Watch out! Junior Andrew Dorage ducks from a
wild pitch in the first inning of Southeast Valleys season
opener last Wednesday in Dayton against East Sac County.
The game resulted in a 9-9 tie, its conclusion postponed by a
power outage in Dayton. The games conclusion is set for a
date to be determined.
Ryan Willison,
Farnhamville
515-544-3602
Cell 351-0679
1108 Market Street,

Gowrie, IA 50543
Ph. 515.352.3325
Fx. 515.352.3309
email: gnews@wccta.net
712-297-5218
712-465-5335
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June 3, 2015
WEBSTER CO.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Regular Meeting
May 19, 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
May 12, 2015 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Campbell, seconded by Singer to receive and place on file
Drainage Repairs for D.D.#34, Branch B.
Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to approve Cigarette
Permit for Coalville Stop-N-Shop, effective July 1, 2015. Motion carried
unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Leffler to approve bond for Krug
Construction for sewer and septic system installation. (Copy on file in
Auditors office). Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Leffler, seconded by Campbell to receive and place on
file Manure Management Plan Annual Update for HLG, LLC in Section
4, Dayton Township. (Copy on file in Auditors office). Motion carried
unanimously.

Moved by Campbell, seconded by Singer to approve request from
the City of Moorland to abatement of interest and penalty in the amount of
$345.00 against Parcel Number 0912382002; a Tax Sale Deed was issued
to the City December 5, 2014. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to adopt the following
Resolution:

Whereas, the Des Moines Waterworks has filed suit under the Clean
Water Act against drainage districts in Buena Vista, Calhoun and Sac
Counties, and;

Whereas, the suit would seek to regulate agricultural practices which
are currently exempt from regulation under the Clean Water Act, and;

Whereas, the suit, if successful would impose regulatory burdens
upon drainage districts and the landowners in those districts, and;

Whereas, the suit, if successful, would require drainage district
trustees to exercise powers that are not legally available to them under
existing state law, and;

Whereas, the suit would irreparably harm drainage rights, operations
and row crop production in this county, and;

Whereas, it is recognized that the suit, while filed against a small
number of districts would, if successful, be applicable to all districts in Iowa
and in other states, and;

Whereas, it is recognized that a strong legal defense must be made
against the lawsuit, and;

Whereas, it would be in the best interests of Iowa counties to directly
support the legal defense of the drainage districts in Buena Vista, Calhoun
and Sac Counties and to have the Iowa Drainage District Association
participate in the case if requested by Belin McCormick Law Firm, the
attorneys retained by Buena Vista, Calhoun and Sac Counties, in order to
represent the interests of all drainage districts in Iowa.

Now, therefore be it resolved that the Webster County Board of
Supervisors pledges financial support to help fund the legal defense of
the drainage districts in Buena Vista, Calhoun and Sac Counties; and it
is understood that IDDA will disperse said monies as approved by the
Defense Fund Committee as agreed to by the counties and IDDA.

Now, therefore be it further resolved that the financial support will
be in the amount of $5,000/year for the three years payable to the IDDA
litigation fund for the legal defense of the drainage districts in Buena Vista,
Calhoun and Sac Counties. If the lawsuit is resolved in a prompt fashion
and the second or third years of the financial support is not necessary, the
IDDA board will notify the county that the additional financial support is not
necessary.
Dated this 19th day of May 2015.
Webster County Board of Supervisors
s/Keith Dencklau
Chairman of the Board

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Leffler to receive and authorize Chair
to sign agreement with McClure Engineering for Engineering Services for
the Iowas Crossroads of Global Innovation Railroad Improvements Phase
2B Webster County, Iowa. (Copy on file in Auditors office). Motion carried
unanimously.

Moved by Leffler, seconded by Campbell to approve and authorize
Chair to sign utility permit from Alliant Energy to install underground
electric service from 3960 Oak Avenue north approximately 1200 feet to
THE GOWRIE NEWS

new hog confinement at 3946 Oak Avenue in the Northwest Quarter of
Section 33, Township 86 North, Range 28 West, Dayton Township. (Copy
on file in Engineers office). Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Campbell, seconded by Singer to approve the following
Resolution No. 0.3 to Revise Webster County 2015 Five year Construction
Program:

Unforeseen circumstances have arisen since adoption of the
approved Secondary Road Construction Program, and previous revisions,
requiring changes to the sequence, funding and timing of the proposed
work plan,
Recommended:
May 19, 2015

s/Randall J Will

County Engineer
Approved:
May 19, 2015

s/Keith Dencklau

Chair Board of Supervisors
Attest: s/Carol Messerly
County Auditor

Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to approve and authorize
Chair to sign contract with W & H Coop, which renews the contract terms
for one additional year for furnishing diesel motor fuel to Webster County
Secondary Road Department from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016. (Copy
on file in Auditors office). Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Leffler to approve final plans for
bridge replacement Project BROS-CO94(621)8J-94 on 160th Street
over Soldier Creek and authorize project to be let by Iowa DOT on
September 15, 2015 instead of July 21, 2015 due to delay in acquiring
necessary right of way requirements. Motion carried unanimously.

At 10:15 A.M. Public Hearing was held on first consideration of
Amendment 001 to Ordinance #051, an Ordinance regulating the operation
of all-terrain vehicles and off-road vehicles in Webster County, Iowa. No
written or oral objections were received, therefore; Chairman Dencklau
closed the public hearing.

Moved by Leffler, seconded by Campbell to approve first consideration
of Amendment 001 to Ordinance #051, an Ordinance regulating the
operation of all-terrain vehicles and off-road vehicles in Webster County,
Iowa; and further to waive second consideration and set June 2, 2015 at
10:30a.m. as final consideration of said amendment. Roll call vote: Ayes:
Leffler, Campbell, Singer, Fletcher and Dencklau. Nays: None. Motion
carried unanimously.

John Dencklau, Insurance Agent presented Workers Compensation
Report complimenting the County on their safety efforts and stressing the
continued improvement in the modification factor and good experience
bonus.

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

Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to adjourn the meeting.
s/Carol Messerly
Webster County Auditor
s/Keith Dencklau
Chair, Board of Supervisors
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR

DRINKING WATER
Elevated Fluoride Levels Detected

This is an alert about your drinking water and a cosmetic dental problem that might
affect children under nine years of age. At low
levels, fluoride, which occurs naturally in the
ground waters, can help prevent cavities, but
children drinking water containing more than
2.0 milligrams per liter (mg/l) of fluoride may
develop cosmetic discoloration of their permanent teeth (dental fluorosis). The drinking
water provided by your public water system
Gowrie Municipal Utilities has a fluoride concentration of 2.33 mg/l.

Dental fluorosis in its moderate or severe forms may result in a brown staining and/
or pitting of the permanent teeth. This problem occurs only in developing teeth, before
they erupt from the gums. Children under nine
should be provided with alternative sources of
drinking water or water that has been treated
to remove the fluoride to avoid the possibility of staining and pitting of their permanent
teeth. You may also want to contact your dentist about proper use by young children of fluoride-containing products. Older children and
adults may safely drink the water.

Drinking water containing more than
4.0 mg/l of fluoride (the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agencys drinking water standard)
can increase your risk of developing bone disease. Your drinking water does not contain

The Board of Supervisors of Webster County, Iowa, in accordance
with Iowa Code section 309.22, initiates and recommends modification
of the following project(s) in the accomplishment year (State Fiscal Year
2015), for approval by the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT),
per Iowa Code 309.23 and Iowa DOT Instructional Memorandum 2.050.

The following approved Priority Year projects shall be ADVANCED to
the Programs Accomplishment year:
more than 4.0 mg/l of fluoride, but were

required to notify you when we discover
that the fluoride levels in your drinking water exceed 2.0 mg/l because of this cosmetic
dental problem.

For more information, please call
Chuck Angstrom at Gowrie Municipal
Utilities at 352-3065. Some home water
treatment units are also available to remove
fluoride from drinking water. In Iowa, home
water treatment units are regulated under 641Chapter 14, with the water treatment unit registration program administered by the Iowa
Department of Public Healths environmental
health division. In addition, you may call the
National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) International, at 1-877-867-3435

Please share this information with all
the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this
notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a
public place or distributing copies by hand or
mail.

This notice is being sent to you by
GOWRIE MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
PWSID#: 9436095
Date Issued: June 3, 2015
Regular Meeting
May 26, 2015

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

Moved by Leffler, seconded by Campbell to approve minutes of the
May 19, 2015 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Campbell, seconded by Fletcher to receive and place
on file the following Drainage Repairs: D.D.#5, Laterals 6, 7, & 8 and
D.D.#208. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Leffler to accept and place on file
resignations of Brenda Goodner, Public Health RN, effective May 29, 2015
and Marsha Royster, Public Health RN, effective June 1, 2015. Motion

Moved by Leffler, seconded by Campbell to place on file the
separation of employment date of Tracy Haraldson, Correctional Officer,
effective May 14, 2015, per Steve Elifrits, Jail Administrator. Motion carried
unanimously.

Moved by Campbell, seconded by Fletcher to approve promotion of
Paul Keller to Correctional Sergeant, and increase his hourly fifty cents,
effective June 1, 2015. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Leffler to receive and place on file
Manure Management Plan Update for G & R Farms, LLC in Section 31,
Elkhorn Township. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Leffler, seconded by Campbell to approve or disallow the
following Business Property Tax Credit Application for taxes payable 20162017. (Copy on file in Auditors Office). Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Campbell, seconded by Fletcher to approve request from
the Webster County Conservation Board to transfer a $500.00 donation
from the General Basic Fund to the Conservation Trust Fund to be used
for the natural playscape at Kennedy Park. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Leffler to approve request to assign
county held tax sale certificate #P140009 (Parcel #0720408002) to the
City of Fort Dodge upon redemption amount plus costs totaling $2,068.00.

Moved by Leffler, seconded by Campbell to set June 16, 2015, at
10:00a.m. as the time and date for public hearing on the vacation and
conveyance of four parcels of platted (but unopened) streets in Block 8
and Block 10 in the unincorporated Town of Roelyn, Iowa lying in the
Southwest Quarter of Section 21, Township 88 North, Range 30 West
of the Fifth Principle Meridian, Webster County, Iowa. Specifically, the
following platted but unopened streets: 1. The platted but unopened alley
in Block 8, lying between existing Fulton Avenue (a.k.a. 260th Street) and
First Street in the Town of Roelyn; 2. The platted but unopened alley in
Block 10, lying between existing Second Street and platted Third Street in
the Town of Roelyn; 3. The south half of the platted but unopened portion
of Main Street lying north of Block 10, between existing Second Street
and platted Third Street, in the Town of Roelyn; and 4. The platted but
unopened portion of Third Street lying between existing Fulton Avenue
(a.k.a. 260th Street) and the platted but unopened portion of Main Street in
Block 10 of the Town of Roelyn. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Campbell, seconded by Fletcher to approve and authorize
Chair to sign utility permit from Prairie Energy to install underground
electric service to 2734 270th Street in the Northeast Quarter of Northwest
Quarter of Section 36, Township 88 North, Range 28 West, Washington
Township. (Copy on file in Engineers office). Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Leffler to approve agreement
for Iowa DOT initiated detour of primary highway onto local roads to
rehabilitate Canadian National Railroad Crossing #307346E on Iowa
Highway 17 just south of Route D20 in Hamilton County. (Copy on file in
Engineers office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Leffler, seconded by Campbell to approve agreement for Iowa
DOT initiated detour of primary highway onto local roads to rehabilitate
Union Pacific Railroad Crossing #200932Y on Iowa Highway 7 between
Hayes Avenue and Iowa Avenue. (Copy on file in Engineers office).

At 11:00a.m. a Telephonic Meeting for the convenience the Joint
Boards of Supervisors of Joint Drainage District No. 18 Greene County &
No. 35 Webster County; and Joint Drainage District No. 77 Greene County
& No. 140 Webster County & No. 2 Boone County to levy assessments in
said districts. For further particulars see Drainage Record Book.

Moved by Campbell, seconded by Fletcher to adjourn the meeting.
s/Carol Messerly
Webster County Auditor
s/Keith Dencklau
Chair, Board of Supervisors
Webster County Claims Register Report for 05-19-2015

4 IMPRINT INC.
pill boxes
486.13
ABC PEST CONTROL INC
pest control
62.00
ACCESS SYSTEMS
COPIER CONTRACT
116.60
ADVANCED SYSTEMS INC
equipment
256.87
ALLIANT ENERGY
UTILITIES
108.20
ALLSCRIPTS
support 1,070.02
AMES GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
school meals
42.00
AMHOF, ROXANNE
mileage
28.88
ANDERSON, KATHERINE
mileage
217.35
ANDREWS, JULIE
mileage
31.50
ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES
SHED SUPPLIES
149.85
BEMRICH ELECTRICAL INC
generator project
80,068.15
BERRY
advertising
69.00
BIRDSELL, TAMARA
mileage
248.13
BLACK HILLS ENERGY
UTILITIES
283.13
BLUE RIBBON PELHAM WATERS supplies
50.00
BUREAU OF LEAD POISONING PREV, lead inspector/risk assessor 60.00
CALHOUN COUNTY ECA
LIGHTING
9.75
CALLENDER, CITY OF
UTILITIES
93.10
CASEY'S GENERAL STORES INC FUEL
3,071.04
CENTER FOR DISEASE DETECTION, test fees
792.00
CENTRAL IA JUVENILE DET CENTER, MEDICAL REVIEW 10,475.50
CENTRAL IOWA BUILDING SUPPLY I, WELDING SUPPLIES 2,006.93
CERRO GORDO CO SHERIFF
transportation
17.00
CHANCE, JENNIFER
mileage
99.75
CHIEF SUPPLY CORP
SUPPLIES
87.86
CITIZENS CENTRAL
meals
112.35
CLAY COUNTY SHERIFF
PETITION
28.00
COCHRANE, TONI ZEHR
wages
3,041.00
COLE, DR DAN
medical examiner expense 600.00
COMMUNITY & FAMILY RESOURCE hospital services
3,368.00
COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
voucher program
20.00
CONDON, KRISTINE
mileage
284.88
CRITES, CHARLOTTE
wic cleaning
300.00
CULLIGAN WATER CONDITION
supplies
120.47
DANIEL PHARMACY
inmate medications
126.96
DANIEL TIRE COMPANY
REPAIR
618.29
DANIELS, JOLENE
postage
25.96
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DAYTON, TOWN OF
UTILITES
135.51
DE LAGE LANDEN
copier lease
314.75
DES MOINES POLICE DEPT
serve papers
24.55
DES MOINES STAMP MFG CO
election stamps
64.05
DEYTA LLC
hhcahps fee
90.00
DOMINO'S PIZZA
pizza
21.37
DOOLITTLE OIL CO INC
GREASE & OIL
4,270.68
DOYLE CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACTING TILING 597.00
EDMAN, ALISHA
mileage
79.80
ELDORA PHARMACY, PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES
1,523.19
ELECTION SOURCE
election supplies
6,040.32
ELECTRICAL MATERIALS CO
SHOP SUPPLIES
267.87
ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
fan replacement
832.36
FARMERS COOPERATIVE CO
flood & erosion control
48.00
FASTENAL COMPANY
CREDIT FOR STOCK
35.15
FERGUSON ENTERPRISES INC
SUPPLIES
160.37
FILTER CARE
FILTERS
8.75
FORT DODGE ASPHALT
SHOULDERS
82,795.24
FORT DODGE FORD INC
service
379.90
FORT DODGE MACHINE & SUPPLY STOCK & PARTS
154.46
FORT DODGE WATER DEPT
WATER
191.16
FREEMAN, SUSAN
wages
1,857.66
FRONTIER
internet services
1,511.58
GALLS/QUARTERMASTER clothing
162.84
GARGANO, MARK, medical examiner expense
1,100.00
GEHLHAUSEN, DAWN
mileage
264.93
GENE MOELLER OIL COMPANY
fuel
52.92
GOODNER, BRENDA
mileage
327.93
GOVCONNECTION INC
equipment
488.02
GOWRIE MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
UTILITLES
175.81
GRAY SANITATION
SANITATION
44.00
GRELL, MELISSA
mileage
225.03
GROUP SERVICES INC
premium
21,197.50
HAILA ENG GROUP LTD
lec remodeling
3,925.16
HALFWASSEN, ANGIE
meal reimbursement
48.00
HAMILTON COUNTY SHERIFF
service fees
26.50
HANNA, LAURA
mileage
284.03
HARCOURT EQUIPMENT
PARTS
959.82
HARVEY RENTAL LLC
rent & expense
400.00
HAUSER, ALISON
travel expenses
310.35
HEITRITTER, TRACEY
wages
1,980.30
HEPP, BLAINE
contracted wages
2,527.93
HERZOG, DARREN
cell phone
40.00
HIWAY TRUCK EQUIP CO
PARTS
26.60
HOTSY EQUIPMENT COMPANY
STOCK
12.78
HOUSEHOLDER, ELIZABETH
phone
25.00
HOWELL, HALEY
mileage
205.08
HOWELL, JULIE A
mileage
232.90
HUGGHINS, CATHY
wages
500.00
HUMBOLDT COUNTY SHERIFF
served order
38.00
HY-VEE
food supplies
110.05
INFO DOG SECURITY LLC
shredding
231.35
IOWA DNR FORESTY-FIRE PROGRAM, school of instruction
10.00
IOWA SECRETARY OF STATE
no activity cards
399.22
ISAC - GROUP HEALTH PROGRAM health insurance
170,485.00
ISACA TREASURER
registrations
250.00
JANSSEN, BRAD
cell phone
20.00
JIFI PRINT INC
envelopes
244.80
JIM'S SERVICE INC
car service
151.00
JOHLL, BRIAN
FUEL
48.15
JOHNSON & BONZER PLC
legal representation
30.00
JOHNSON CONTROLS INC
lec ahu replacements 25,240.00
JONES, REBECCA
mileage
76.65
JOSTEN, KATHLEEN A
cell phone
28.15
KASTENDIECK, JOHN, treasurers office remodel project
4,490.00
KAVANAUGH, LINDSAY
mileage
78.29
KEMNA AUTO OF FORT DODGE
wiper blade
12.09
KERWIN, LINDA
mileage
198.78
KIMBALL MIDWEST
STOCK
128.85
KITTLESON, VALERIE
mileage
211.58
KNAPP, CAROL
24 hour crisis repsonse
30.00
KONICA MINOLTA PREMIER
copier lease
495.96
LEHIGH VALLEY COOP TELE
UTILITIES
177.95
LEHIGH, CITY OF
UTILITIES
286.99
LIGHTEDGE SOLUTIONS INC., COMPUTER SERVICES/INTERNET 210.40
LINCOLN, JANEL
salary
420.00
LISKA, LACCEY
mileage
115.97
MARCO INC
contract base rate
51.88
MARCO INC
copier lease
382.17
MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, GRANULAR MATERIALS 34,291.01
MARTIN, KIM
well plugging
400.00
MASTER BLASTER INC
OUTSIDE SERVICES
380.00
MATHESON TRI-GAS INC
WELDING SUPPLIES
183.32
MCGILL, ANDREW L
phone
136.63
MEDIACOM
cable 193.78
MENARDS - FORT DODGE
SHED SUPPLIES
224.41
MESSERLY, JAN
mileage
92.40
METAL CULVERTS INC
CULVERT MATERIALS 11,276.20
MICHAEL, BRETT
wages
888.55
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY
UTILITIES
3,109.50
MIDLAND POWER COOPERATIVE SECURITY LIGHTING
77.84
MIDWEST WHEEL CO
STOCK
533.04
MILLER, JODY
transcript
7.00
MUNSON, CYNDI
onsite medicare review
580.00
MYRON CORP
individual planners
568.97
NACCHO
membership dues
205.00
NAPA AUTO PARTS
parts
429.07
NELS PEDERSON CO INC
supplies
3,066.00
NICHOLS, TRICIA
mileage
103.75
OFFICE ELEMENTS
office supplies
612.37
OLSON, STACI
medical examiner expense 750.00
O'REILLY AUTO PARTS
PARTS & STOCK
2,261.03
OWENS-KING CO
microfilm storage
302.40
PALO ALTO COUNTY SHERIFF
deligent search petition
24.15
PEDERSON SANITATION
GARBAGE
88.00
PETERSON, CODY
cell phone
40.00
PETERSON, JOE
cell phone
25.00
POCAHONTAS RECORD DEMOCRAT, advertisement
315.00
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF
transportation
15.00
June 3, 2015
11
Lady Jags softball team off to a solid start

By Tyler Anderson

So far, so good. In the first week of the 2015
campaign, the Southeast Valley softball team had a solid
start, going 3-2 during the stretch. Despite taking a two
game skid at the Ogden Invitational, the Lady Jags rallied
to remain above .500.

Southeast Valley 3, East Sac County 2 (8 innings): In their 2015 season opener this past Wednesday,
the Southeast Valley softball team had to go into extra
innings to defeat East Sac County. The Lady Jags scored
two vital runs in the eighth inning to seal the victory.
The Lady Jags were led by junior Erica Rittgers, who tallied one hit in the proverbial pitchers duel and stole two
bases. Senior Karlee Walker also contributed with a hit to
the winning cause.

Junior Natalie Lambert took home her first win
of the season, allowing seven hits and struck out seven
batters in a complete game to earn an ERA of 0.88. East
Sac Countys Ashton Blum was given the loss.

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ESC
0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 7 2 0
SV
0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 3 3 1

Southeast Valley 12, Coon Rapids-Bayard
0 (3 innings): On Thursday, the Lady Jags made quick
work of the Crusaders, scoring seven runs in the first inning. The Lady Jags earned the win by way of aggressive
base running and well-timed hits.

Rittgers led the Lady Jags with a triple, two
RBIs and two stolen bases. Junior Allie Berg aided the
winning effort with a double and two RBIs, while fellow
junior Kearsten Hainzinger added two more RBIs. Junior
Tiffany Blunk led Southeast Valley in stolen bases, providing three in the rout.

The Southeast Valley bats hammered Coon
Rapids-Bayards Kayla Lenz, while senior Nicole Williams allowed three hits and struck out five in the contest. This allowed Williams to earn her first victory of the
2015 campaign.

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CR-Bayard
0 0 0 X X X X 3 0 2

7 0 5 X X X X 6 12 0

Madrid 4, Southeast Valley 3: At the Ogden
Invitational on Saturday, the Southeast Valley softball
team took their first loss of the young 2015 season, dropping to Madrid 4-3.

Despite taking a 2-0 lead in the top of the fourth
inning, Madrid scored four runs in the bottom of the inning. While the Lady Jags would score one more run in
the top of the fifth, it was not enough.

Junior rightfielder Anna Heatherington led the
Lady Jags with two doubles on two hits and one RBI. The
Tigers were led by Hunter Raymond, hitting a double and
securing two RBIs.

Madrids Emily ONeal took the win, while
Williams is 1-1 thus far in the season.

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SV
0 0 0 2 1 0 0 4
3 0
Madrid 0 0 0 4 0 0 X 4
4 1

Ogden 12, Southeast Valley 0 (5 innings): In
the next game, Ogden remained undefeated by beating
Southeast Valley 12-0 at the Ogden Invitational.

Ogdens Kennedy Kruse kept the Lady Jags
from getting on the board, allowing only one hit and
struck out four to earn the victory. Ogden freshman Ashton Boggess led the Bulldogs with a double, a home run
and two RBIs.

Lambert took her first loss of the season, dropping down to 1-1 on the season.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 H R E
SV
0 0 0 0 0 X X 1 0 5
Ogden 1 0 0 6 5 X X 8 12 0

Southeast Valley 5, Carroll 4: In their Ogden
Invitational nightcap, Southeast Valley salvaged their
PORTABLE PRO INC

supplies
140.00
POSTMASTER stamps 196.00
PRAIRIE ENERGY COOP
utilities
43.91
PRAIRIE ENERGY COOPERATIVE LIGHTING
104.00
PRESCOTT, KARI
mileage
472.50
PRINTING SERVICES INC.
signs & graphics
2,053.91
RASMUSSEN TILING
REPAIRS
135.00
RECORDER ASSOCIATION
school registration
3,011.23
REES HYDRAULIC SALES & SERVICE, STOCK
373.86
REGIONAL LANDFILL
LOOSE REFUSE
670.95
RELIABLE OFFICE SUPPLIES INC office supplies
64.78
RIAL, KRISTINE L
mileage
92.40
RIPPERGER, ALLISON
school of instruction
68.25
RODERICK, ANGIE, MILEAGE & REGISTRATION
84.50
ROSALEZ LOCK & KEY
keys
57.90
ROSS' APPLIANCE CENTER
door latch
40.77
ROYAL PROPERTIES LLC
rent
1,400.00
RUGE, ASHLEY
mileage
93.45
SANOFI PASTEUR INC
vaccines
54.10
SAXTON, JAMIE
mileage
102.38
SCHOON, KAREN L
cell phone
50.00
SCHUMACHER'S
supplies
660.68
SECURE SHRED SOLUTIONS
onsite shredding
113.00
SHEDA, JENNIFER
phone reimbusement
25.00
SHEHAN, PATRICK J
cell phone
20.00
SIBBITT, DANI
mileage
126.85
SINGER, ROBERT
mileage
258.07
STAR ENERGY LLC
FUEL
5,889.21
STEIN, SHEILA
mileage
54.34
STOREY KENWORTHY/MATT PARROTT, office supplies
434.04
STOVER, LAURA
wages
390.00
STRATFORD GRAVEL INC., GRANULAR MATERIALS
19,628.22
THANUPAKORN, JEANETTE
cell phone
25.00
THE GARAGE DOOR COMPANY INC OUTSIDE REPAIR
134.50
THE MESSENGER, OFFICIAL NOTICES & PUBLICATIONS 1,278.10
THE TOWER COMPANY INC

signs
865.99
THOMPSON, RICK
rent payments
50.00
TIMMERMAN, SUSAN
mileage
689.13
TOWN & COUNTRY VETERINARY CLIN, dog pound
74.58
TRUCK COUNTRY OF IOWA
STOCK & PARTS
224.70
TURNKEY CORRECTIONS
copier lease
100.00
TYLER TECHNOLOGIES
SOFTWARE
812.50
UBBEN, COURTNEY
mileage
32.03
UNITED STATES CELLULAR
cell phone
975.14
UNITY POINT HEALTH, medical examiner expense
1,203.90
UNITY POINT HEALTH TRMC
physical screen
98.00
UPPER DES MOINES OPPORTUNITY, contracted services
85.00
US GYPSUM
well plugging
400.00
UTLEY, LACEY
mileage
126.00
VERIZON WIRELESS
CELL PHONES
338.99
VERIZON WIRELESS-LERT B
phone service
50.00
VINSON, ANGELA
cell phone
25.00
VISITING NURSES SERVICES OF IA idph hcci services
1,400.00
W & H COOP OIL COMPANY
fuel & oil
29,602.72
WAHKONSA MANOR
rent payment
25.00
WALTERS SANITARY SERVICE INC haul refuse
281.34
WEBSTER CALHOUN COOP TELE 911 circuits
738.06
WEBSTER COUNTY AUDITOR
rent
1,015.55
WEBSTER COUNTY AGR ASSN
quarterly payment
5,550.00
WEBSTER COUNTY HEALTH DEPT ema hours
598.00
WEBSTER COUNTY SOIL & WATER trees
106.00
WELLS FARGO REMITANCE CENTER, services
7,135.53
WEST PAYMENT CENTER
law library expense
1,311.61
WHITTS PLUMBING & HEATING INC repairs
624.42
WIESTON AG SERVICE
REPAIRS
652.50
WOOLSTOCK MUTUAL TELEPHONE, computer services/internet 159.85
WUEBKER, JENNIFER
mileage
59.65
YOUTH SHELTER CARE
shelter services
2,659.05
ZIEGLER INC
lec project
27,941.53
All advertising
needs to be
submitted by
Fridays @
Noon!!
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June 3, 2015
THE GOWRIE NEWS
Firecracker 5k in
Gowrie Saturday, July 4
The Firecracker 5k will be held in Gowrie Saturday,

July 4, at 7:30 a.m. Check in will begin at 6:30 a.m. until
7:15 a.m. at the Southeast Valley High School football
field in Gowrie.
Registration is $20 per person if entries are received
on or before Friday, June 19. Registration will be $25 per
person if received after Friday, June 19.
Participants are guaranteed a T-shirt if signed up on
or before Friday, June 19.
The top three runners in their division will receive a
medal. Entry forms and race results are available online
at www.fitnesssports.com Timing will be done by The
Open Road Chip Timing, LLC.
For more information contact Brad Lane at 515-3510136 or brad@securitysavingsbank.com
Participants can sign up the day of the race.
Jondle - Kruse, Callender

Megan Jondle and Parker Kruse, both of Callender are engaged. Parents of the couple are Scott and Kim
Jondle, of Callender and Kenny and Joni Kruse, of Fort
Dodge.

Jondle is a graduate of Buena Vista University
and is currently employed at Decker Truck Line. Kruse
is a graduate of ICCC and is currently employed at Force
America Inc.

A July 11 th wedding is planned.
Delhotal - Fevold, Gowrie

Mr. and Mrs. James Delhotal of Amboy, Illinois

announce the engagement of their daughter, Eva Marie
Delhotal of Gowrie, to Matthew Fevold of Gowrie, the
son of Paul Fevold of Gowrie Iowa and Jo Everts-Lundberg of Farnhamville.
The bride-elect is a 2006 graduate of Dixon High
School, a 2010 graduate of Luther College, and pursuing
her master's in special education from the University of
North Dakota. She is a special education teacher at Prairie Valley Elementary School in Farnhamville.
Her Fiance is a 2003 graduate of Prairie Valley High
School and a 2005 graduate of Iowa Central Community
College with a major in agricultural business. He is an integrated solutions manger at K.C. Nielsen, LTD in Humboldt, Iowa.
The couple are planning a June 27, 2015 wedding at
Immanuel Lutheran Church in Dixon, Illinois.
Brown, former Gowrie resident,

runs his 300th marathon

Jerry Allen Brown, formerly of Gowrie, ran his
300th marathon May 24 at Rochester, Minnesota.

Jerry lives in West St. Paul, Minnesota, was
born and raised in Gowrie and is the son of the late Fred
and Frances Brown of Gowrie.

Brown graduated in 1968 from Prairie High
School, Gowrie and in 1973 from South Dakota State
University in Pharmacy. He is currently retired.

Jerry started running in 1982 as a challenge
from a co-worker and ran his first marathon at the old
Des Moines marathon in April 1985.

He qualified for the Boston Marathon in 1990
and has run in marathons all over the country including
Dallas, Chicago, New York City, Las Vegas, L.A., Kasas
City and Okoboji. He has run the Brookings, SD marathon for 24 straight years and in the Twin Cities marathon
since 1985.

Jerry says It is not about time. Its about accomplishment and spending time with running acquaintances. 300 marathons is a milestone, not a stop sign. My
body is telling me not to do them, but I still like them.

He will be hosting a party on June 28 at his
home in West St. Paul, Minnesota to celebrate his 300th
marathon.
Adam, Gowrie, earns

spot on Presidents List
At Graceland University...
Alexandra Adam has been named to the Graceland

University President's List for the 2015 spring semester.
Graceland University students with a perfect 4.0
grade point average are named to the president's list. Students with a GPA between 3.65 and 3.99 are named to the
honors list. Students with a GPA between 3.25 and 3.64
are named to the dean's list.
Congratulations, Alexandra! Graceland commends
you on your academic success.
Graceland University is a liberal arts university located in Lamoni, IA, and is sponsored by Community of
Christ.
It has been recognized by the Princeton Review as
a top school in the Midwest and fosters academic excellence in a caring community with over 50 academic programs and a 15:1 student to faculty ratio.
Gutshall - Barrett, Moorland
Tami Gutshall and Tim Barrett were married

February 28 in Moorland. Parents of the couple are Steve
and Pam Gutshall, of Farnhamville and Steve and Shelley
Barrett, of Moorland.

Matron of Honor was Tonya Harrison (Gowrie)
and Best Man was Ben Barrett (Moorland). Bridesmaids were Kelley McGonegle (Fort Dodge), Kaitlyn
Stewart (Callender), Sarah Schumack (Fort Dodge) and
Jackie Vinson (Fort Dodge). Groomsmen were Chris
McGonegle (Fort Dodge), Tyson Gutshall (Farnhamville) Phil Bauer (Farnhamville) and Eric Vinson (Fort
Dodge). Flower Girls were Tana Harrison (Gowrie) and
Kaci McGonegle (Fort Dodge). Ring Bearer was Traysen
Gutshall (Farnhamville).

Tami is a graduate from Buena Vista University and Iowa Central and currently works as the Distance
Learning Coordinator at Iowa Central.

Tim is a graduate from Iowa Central and currently sells seed and farms. The couple honeymooned in
Wyoming.
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Goodwill donation
drive in Farnhamville
June 18-25...
There will be a Goodwill donation drive in Farnhamville at UMC, 605 Garfield, Ave. June 18 - 25.
Accepted for resale is clothing, shoes, house wares,
small furiture, books, C.D.s and Videos, collectables, usable toys, working electronics, and computer accessories.
Accepted for recycling will be dry clothing, computers and accessories, cell phones, used ink cartridges,
metal, books, shoes, purses, belts, kitchen utensils, soft
toys, paper, and cardboard.
Large appliances, paint, chemicals, used oil, air conditioners, wet clothing, large furniture, T.V.s, tires, box
springs, mattresses and Encyclopedias will not be accepted.
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weekend with a 5-4 win against Carroll.

Incoming freshman Morgan Castenson was the
star of the game, as she pitched a complete game and
struck out nine Carroll batters. Williams aided the winning effort with a double and driving in two runs for the
Lady Jags. Junior Josie Breitsprecher also contributed
with a double, while junior Cassie Zinnel tallied an RBI
and two stolen bases.

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Harcourt Library
annual fundraiser
June 7...
The Harcourt Public Librarys annual fundraiser will

be Sunday, June 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at teh
Harcourt City Park Shelter.
The public is invited to come and enjoy a delicious
meal and fellowship in the park. There will be a free will
offering.

Junior Erica Rittgers is about to connect with a
first inning pitch from Coon Rapids-Bayard in Harcourt on
Thursday. The hit resulted in a triple, as the Lady Jags defeated the Crusaders 12-0 in three innings.

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GOWRIE, WEBSTER COUNTY, IOWA

VOL. 125 NO. 22

New Gowrie Library director named,

to see if someone would like to take on the property for

The library board has accepted her resignation with regret

Gowrie Growth Group donates

Visit www.daytongowrienews.com for your local news...

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Gowries beautiful cemetery...

I believe that the Gowrie Township Cemetery is one

WITH SPECIAL GUESTS

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Charlotte True new

Working out of Farnhamville...

Bradley S. Lane, President and CEO of Security

Conner Conrad tied for low stroke average at 40.1

Sundell holds Ninth

Happy 80th Birthday

Kay Miller of Gowrie will celebrate her 80th

The Harcourt Public Library will host Summer Story

Boxholm native Wade Sundell remains as one of

1108 Market Street, P.O. Box 473

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Fort Dodge. He was raised and educated in Gowrie, and

Margaret Ruth Zampa, 86

Boomers Fitness Club

Friendship Haven is opening its wellness center

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Oberg Freight Company is seeking an

Entries sought for Car Show

Lehigh River Days will be held June 19 - 21.

Down Memory Lane

Take a walk with me back in years...

across from the Lundvall place (also their land) yielded

Area students graduate

Gowrie area students that graduated from Iowa State

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S outheast V alley H igh S chool

THE GOWRIE NEWS

A ward & S cholarship R ecipients

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SV Eight graders compete

Six Southeast Valley 8th graders competed at the

students to do in-depth research about a particular topic

Your Local Church Directory

8:00 am Sunday Worship

9:15 am Sunday Worship

9:00 am Sunday Worship

9:00 a.m. Sunday School

9:30 am Sunday School

performance, a website or writing a research paper.

Bob Patton, Gowrie,

The Karl L. King Municipal Band of Fort Dodge, IA,

Emanuel Lutheran Ice

Emanuel Lutheran Church, Dayton, will be

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Gowrie City Council...

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materials of the library are damaged.

Gowrie Police Report

test out this service.

The Wildcats came within two runs before the Jags

oil or mining, we should all be pro active in protecting the