KE 11 2016 03 16

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KE 11 2016 03 16

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VOL. 141 NO. 11
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ONE DOLLAR
Keota and Tri-County to
enter into sharing agreement
for 2016-2017 school year
Wooden Wheel
Vineyards
Thursday, March 17 Wooden Wheel
Vineyards will host a Murder Mystery Dinner at 6 p.m. The production
is “Irish Eyes are Dying.”
Knights of
Columbus of Harper
Fish Fry will be Friday, March 18
from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
United Church
of Faith
UWF annual soup supper is Sunday,
March 20 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at
United Church of Faith in Keota.
The event is a free will offering.
Keota Easter
Egg Hunt
Science Fair Held at Keota School
Keota’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt
will be held on Saturday, March
26 at 10 a.m. at Wilson Memorial
Park in Keota.
Knights of
Columbus
Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be
Saturday, March 26 at 10 a.m. K
of C Hall or the Park in Harper,
weather permitting.
Keota High School
Blood Drive
Keota High School will host a blood
drive Monday, March 28 from 7:30
a.m. to 12:30 p.m. inside the gym.
Lagos Acres
On Sunday, April 3 from 8 a.m. to
12 p.m. Lagos Acres will host their
annual breakfast. Free will offering.
Managing Diabetes
Diabetes education classes are scheduled at the Senior Center in Sigourney on Tuesdays, starting March
22 through April 26, from 9:30 – 11
a.m. Contact Keokuk County Public
Health at 641-622-3575 to sign up.
WEDNESDAY
Mar. 16, 2016
The Keota sixth grade students joined seventh and eighth grade students this year for the annual
Science Fair. This event is held in the cafeteria and it allows students to choose projects and do
research that beneﬁt them and could be used and related in their everyday lives. First place was
awarded to Jaime Schulte and Kendall Wilson with “Organic Panic.” Second place went to Aaliyah Heldman and Taylor Conrad with “Boo Boo Bacteria” and third place was Dawson Baumert
and Joe Swanstrom with “Wasteless Wigglers”. Bryce Greiner and Sam Sieren also received
honorable mention for “Germination Battle.”
Keota’s Ticket Enforcement
Amie Van Patten, editor
If you have ever received a ticket
in Keota, you may be asking yourself what the difference between
receiving a civil city ticket is and a
normal ticket? Ordinance 251 allows officer Doug Conrad to issue
a civil notice. This type of alternative ticket does not affect a person’s
driving record if it is paid within 30
days of receiving it. This ticket also
does not incur court or fi ling costs.
Violations such as speeding, seat
belt, parking and items to that degree would fall into this spectrum.
More serious crimes and tickets
do not fall under this ordinance.
If the alternative is not paid in the
30 days it will be turned into
a normal ticket and be fi led
though the clerk of court,
raising the cost and going
on the person’s driving record.
Officer
Conrad
brought the idea to the
council and the city
put it into place June 1,
2015. The money from
these civil tickets goes
back into the police
department’s portion
of the general fund and
this revenue does try to help reduce the deficit for this fund. One
thing to keep in mind is only Offi-
cer Conrad can give a
civil notice. A violation
ticketed by another officer in the
jurisdiction will result in a normal
ticket.
Although neither school is new to
the idea of sharing superintendents,
the decision was not made lightly
when deciding to share superintendent Dennis Phelps between both
Keota School district as well as TriCounty Schools. When Keota made
the decision not to renew their contract with Mid-Prairie, they knew
that the search to find a superintendent to fit the needs of the school
district could present a problem.
Tri-County was also faced with
the option of sharing or looking at
other options for superintendent
as well after Pekin and Mr. Phelps
decided not to renew his contract.
After talking to several districts
and having meetings with a few
sharing options, Keota determined
that Mr. Dennis Phelps would be
a good fit with the Keota district.
Phelps is prominently known
in the community and with the
school board, which made the decision an easy one. Due to the fact
that Keota and Tri-County are not
bordering schools and consolidation is not an option, this decision
is solely based on a fi nancial and
business relationship.
There are many reasons that
schools decide to look at the sharing of a superintendent. In most
cases, the principal reason is financial. The Iowa Department of
Education offers generous fi nancial inducements for districts that
engage in sharing practices. As the
state cost per pupil rises, the funds
available for district sharing administrators also increase, so the
sharing concept becomes more attractive to fi nancially troubled districts. In the past, the absence of
incentive dollars made it difficult
for many smaller districts to offer
the salary necessary to attract the
caliber of candidates they desired
Dennis Phelps
for the superintendent position. By
sharing the salary expenses, some
districts were able to overcome
this problem.
Both Tri-County and Keota face
issues of declining enrollment,
and since the cost remains, a lot of
schools have gone with sharing to
make up for a deficit in state aid.
The state currently pays an allotment for the number of students
enrolled in the district and with
challenges of families seeking jobs
in larger communities as well as
open enrollment rural communities are finding it difficult to stay
within a reasonable budget based
upon factors beyond a districts
control. Each district receives a
per-pupil funding equivalent to 8
students and as the per-pupil dollar amount goes up, the amount of
sharing money increases.
Tri-County and Keota are fi nalizing the details of the 28E sharing agreement with their school
boards. With this agreement,
Tri-County will hold the contract
for Phelps and Keota will agree to
a one-year sharing contract. Both
districts would share fi ft y-percent
of the contract with Phelps equally sharing his time between the
two districts.
Keota VFW Auxiliary
The VFW Auxiliary meets the
third Tuesday of each month, typically at the VFW building.
Lagos Acres
Lagos Acres Country Club will be
hosting a social night the second and
fourth Wednesday of each month at
5 p.m. Golf simulator, cards and bags
will be available for entertainment.
KCSD Board Meeting
The Keota School Board meets the
second Thursday of each month,
typically at 6:30 p.m. The next
meeting will be in the Elementary
Media Center Feb. 11.
WCRF Spring Grants
The Washington County Riverboat Foundation has announced
that applications for spring grants
are now available. The deadline to
apply is 5 p.m. on April 6.
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In This Issue
Classiﬁeds
Eagles Wing
Gone Cold
Local News
Opinion/Editorial
Public Notices
Sports
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2, 3, 7
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This Week’s Color
In The Keota Eagle
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Keota’s Annual Easter Egg
Hunt will be held on Saturday,
March 26 at 10:00 a.m. at Wilson
Memorial Park in Keota.
Children 4th grade and younger are invited to come participate
in the egg hut.
The Easter Bunny is expected
to be at the park.
Parents and grandparents are
reminded to bring their cameras.
The Egg Hunt is sponsored by
the Keota Community Club.
Think Spring Cleaning
With warmer weather among
us, the aftermath of a wet winter
lies before us. As you drive down
the road, the left over leaves, sticks
and even debris of garbage can be
seen. Many become eager to clean
up what winter has left behind. The
city council wants to urge the community to make sure that when you
begin your spring-cleaning to make
sure that you are taking advantage of the city dump for compost
items such as the leaves, plants, and
wood. When utilizing this facility
please make sure that all materials
make it to the proper disposal area
Farmers Cooperative
and that if something is lost along
the way that you are returning to
pick up it up so that we can all work
to keep the area clear
of all waste.
Keota also enforces a burn ban, ordinance 223, which
prohibits the burning
of recyclable, and raw materials as well as leaves. Yard waste
including tree limbs, brush and
stumps are permissible. The city’s
spring-clean up day will be held
on Saturday, May 14. More details will become available as the
event nears closer.
Visit Your Friendly Co-op
641-636-3748 or
641-636-3439
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Community
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
IHCC announces
winter term graduates
Indian Hills Community College has
released the names of the students who
completed their graduation requirements at the end of the 2015-16 Winter
Term.
This is a list of students who received
an Associate of Arts (AA) degree, Associate of Science (AS) degree, Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, a
Diploma or a Certificate at the conclusion of the Winter Term.
AGENCY: Haleigh Moyle (AA),
Samuel Schmidt (AAS)
ASBURY: Lauren Streets (AA)
BEACON: Cara McMurray (Diploma)
EDDYVILLE: Tonya Fletcher
(AA), Donovan Young (AA)
FREMONT: Codey Rupprecht
(AAS)
GILMAN: Courtney VanDekamp
(Diploma)
HEDRICK: Linda Milks (AA)
NEW SHARON: Zachary Anderson
(AA), Jaylin DeJong (AA), Christina
Hipsher (AA), Joshua Robertson (AA)
OLLIE: Allie Philips (AA and AS)
OSKALOOSA: Skyler Baugher
(AA), Tammy Brummel (AA), Nicholas Jordan (Diploma)
SIGOURNEY:
Brianna
Ballard-Goldman (AA)
UDELL: Joseph Simons (Diploma)
UNIONVILLE: Joshua Fane (AA)
Obituaries
Russell
Wallerich
Russell James Wallerich, 82, of Green River, Wyoming, formerly of Keota,
died on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at the Mission at Castle Rock in Green
River. A longtime resident of Green
River and a former resident of Keota, Mr. Wallerich died following a
brief illness.
He was born in Clear Creek, Keokuk County, on June 2, 1933, the
son of Homer John and Irene Margaret Dumont Wallerich. Russell
attended schools in Keota, Keokuk
County, Iowa and was a 1951 graduate of Keota High School. He was
a United States Navy Veteran of the
Korean War. He was a self-employed carpenter for many years.
His interests included spending time
outdoors and collecting arrowheads. He was a Roman Catholic and a
member of Knights of Columbus.
Survivors include three brothers:
Keith (Jeanne) Wallerich, of Keota; Melvin (Barb) Wallerich, of Burlington;
and Ron (Annette) Wallerich, of Fairfax; five sisters: Jeanine (Harold) Hall,
of Ames, Rita Harnish, of Cedar Rapids; Barbara (Don) Soutter, of Mitchellville; Suzanne (Dick) Sheaffer, of Windsor Heights; and Linda (Mike) Forret, of Adel; brother-in-law: Harold Peiffer, of Des Moines; 43 nieces and
nephews; 76 great nieces and nephews; 17 great-great nieces and nephews;
seven step-nieces and nephews; 25 step-great nieces and nephews; 11 stepgreat-great nieces and nephews; numerous cousins; his special friends, Jim
and Lori Rockhold, of Green River, Wyoming; and all of his many friends in
Green River, Wyoming. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister: Rose Marie Peiffer, and
two brothers: Ted Wallerich and Charles Wallerich.
Memorial visitation will be held from 10 until 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, April
16, at the Powell Funeral Home in Keota. Private family burial will be held.
A memorial fund has been established for the Keota Veterans Memorial. Powell Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Keota is caring for Russell
and his family. Tributes may be left at www.powellfuneralhomes.com.
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Continued from page 1.
Keota Unlimited meets the fourth
Monday of each month in the Libertyville Savings Bank conference
room at 7 p.m.
Keokuk County
Supervisors
The Keokuk County Supervisors
meet weekly on Mondays at 8:30
a.m. at the Keokuk County Courthouse boardroom.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Meetings for AA (open) are held
in the Wellman Municipal Building
basement every Thursday at 8 p.m.
Alzheimer’s Support
Alzheimer’s Support Group meetings are held the first Monday of
each month at the Presbyterian
Church in Washington at 6:30 p.m.
Keota Eagle Deadlines
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content and advertisements is noon.
Submissions can be dropped off at
the office, mailed to P.O. Box 18 Keota, Iowa 52248, or emailed to [email protected].
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$50 for obituaries
The Keota Veterans Memorial com-
mittee is seeking help in finding relatives of veterans who died while in the
service. Most veterans whose relatives
are being sought are from the Civil War
era, however, there are some from the
World War 1, World War II, and Vietnam. The veterans are listed in alphabetical order with the date of death
listed beside the name of the veteran.
Any information should be sent to Larry Gale Sanders, P.O. Box 283, Keota,
Iowa 52248 or call 641-636-2394.
Wayne N. Alquist
1945
Robert Beaty
1862
Edward Earl Blythin
1918
Frank Bonnarens
1968
Clarence D. Bridges
1945
John O. Brown
1944
Raymond J. Callister
1943
Franklin Connelly
1863
Robert J. Cresswell
1864
Samuel Crowner
1862
Fredd Drumm
1945
William Fulton
1862
Charles Goss
1862
Thomas P. Gray
1863
Alonzo Hinman
1864
Tobias Hites
1865
Isaac M. Home
1864
Thomas E. Home
1861
John D. North
1862
Richard Wayne Palmer 1945
Leon Pickering
1943
William Pickering
1944
Thomas A. Schockley
1862
Dale Shurts
1944
Isaac N. Smith
1861
Joe Porter White
1927
Nicholas L. Wilkin
1861
Marion Wolfe
1937
Learly L. Woolems
1918
William Wright
1861
Leland
Funston
Leland D. Funston, 79, of Keota, died on Thursday, March 10, 2016, at Mer-
cy Hospital in Iowa City.
The family received friends from
5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15 at
the Jones and Eden Funeral Home
in Washington. Interment will take
place at a later date. Memorials have
been established for the Keota First
Responders or the Keota Fire Department. Online condolences may
be sent for Lee’s family through the
web at www.jonesfh.com
Lee was born March 22, 1936, near
Keota, the son of Clarence Roy and
Martha Perle (Perrin) Funston. He
attended country school through the
sixth grade and then attended school
in Keota, graduating from Keota
High School in 1954.
Following graduation, Lee joined
the United States Air Force where he served honorably for four years. While
in the Air Force, he met and married Darlene Goodwin on July 19, 1955.
They moved back to Keota where Lee worked for the Farmer’s Co-Op for 36
years.
He enjoyed camping and fishing. Lee was a volunteer for many years for the
Keota Volunteer Fire Department.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Darlene Funston, of Keota; son,
Clarence Funston, and his wife, Vilma, of Keota; three daughters: Christina
Wagner, of Des Moines; Deb Sweeting, and her husband, Scott, of Iowa City;
and Deanna Funston, of Tierra Amarillo, New Mexico; two grandsons, Rory
Funston and Michael Funston; a granddaughter, Melissa Wagner; and a sister,
Hazel Benson, of Wellman.
Lee was preceded in death by his parents, an infant son and son-in-law,
Denny Wagner.
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Bethel United
Methodist Church
Pastor LuAnne Benge
319-456-3105
6 miles E of Sigourney on Hwy 92.
Website: thebethelumc.org
Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.
Worship at 10:30 a.m.
Alive at Five every first and third
Sunday at 5 p.m.
Holy Trinity
Parish
109 N Lincoln St.
Pastor Rev. Charles Fladung
641-622-3426
Email - [email protected]
Deacon Jim Striegel – 641-634-2896
Bookkeeping – Bulletins – Secretary
Kara Sobaski – 319-461-4501
Email – [email protected]
Parish Office Phone – 641-636-3883
Office hours are - Wednesday &
Friday from 9 - 11 a.m.
Bulletin deadline is Wednesday at
9 a.m. For ease in relaying messages for bulletin, send via email to: [email protected].
Announcements: Saturday Vigil has returned to Sigourney for the
month of March. It is scheduled to
return to Keota for the month of
April.
On Saturdays before the start of the
4 p.m. Mass, at either Saint Mary or
Holy Trinity, the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available from 3 –
3:30 p.m.
If school is cancelled or delayed,
morning Mass will be cancelled.
United Church
of Faith
Pastor Michael Druhl
201 North Ellis Street, PO Box 208
Keota, IA 52248-0208
(641)636-3825
[email protected] - email
www.keotaucf.org - webpage
Keota UCF – face book page
Sunday Worship Service - 9:00 AM
Youth Sunday School – 9:15-10 AM
Wednesday, March 16 – Lenten meal
@ 6 PM
Devotional service @ 7 PM
Thursday, March 17 – Communion
@ Keota Health Care Center 10 AM
Sunday, March 20 – Liturgist: Angie Carr
Greeters: Vicki & Larry Fagen
Cindy & Tom Messenger
Musician: Craig McClenahan
UWF Annual Soup Supper 4:30
- 6:30 PM Free will offering , carry
outs available.
CYM meeting @ 6:30 PM
Wednesday, March 23 – Kids Club
3:45 -5:00 PM
Thursday , March 24 – Maundy
Thursday service @ 7 PM
Musician: Janie Westendorf
Friday, March 25 – Good Friday
service @ 7 PM
Musicians: Jane Edwards & Janie
Westendorf
Keota CSD
This menu is subject to change.
Wednesday, March 16
Breakfast: No School
Lunch: No School
Thursday, March 17
Lunch: No School
Friday, March 18
Lunch: No School
Monday, March 21
Breakfast: Whole grain breakfast
pizza, tropical fruit, juice choice,
milk choice
Lunch: Baked chicken drumstick,
savory rice, fresh broccoli, corn, oatmeal roll, sliced peaches
Tuesday, March 22
Breakfast: Whole grain pancakes,
peaches, juice choice
Lunch: Pork rib on a bun, leaf
lettuce and tomato, tri-tater, green
beans, fresh kiwi, cookie (9-12)
Wednesday, March 23
Breakfast: Cheese omelet, whole
grain toast, orange smilies, juice
choice, milk choice
Lunch: Lasagna, garden spinach
salad, whole grain breadstick, apple
wedges, marinara sauce (9-12)
Keota Music
Boosters
Birthday Calendar
March 2016
March 16: Jacob Altenhofen
March 17: (St. Patrick’s Day) Tierney Greiner, Leah Reed, Brandon
Berg
March 18: Haley Brenneman, Hannah Brenneman, Callie Hahn, Marilyn Luttenegger, Benjamin Merz
March 19: Larry Hultman, Anthony Westendorf, M/M Dean
Redlinger
March 20: Rex Flynn, Beauen
Werger, M/M Kelly Bennett
March 21: Brynn Jeffries
March 22: Linda Shafer, Patty Sieren, Caden Sprouse, Aidan Anderson
March 23: Cassandra Sieren, Greg
Merz, Dennis Shafer, Rita Sheetz
SLOAN - MOHR MONUMENT COMPANY
SINCE 1886
Statewide assessor testing scheduled
Statewide examinations for the positions of deputy assessor and assessor
have been schedule for April, according
to Courtney M. Kay-Decker, Director
of the Iowa Dept of Revenue. The examination for deputy assessor will be
held Saturday, April 9, 2016, and the examination for assessor will be held Saturday, April 16, 2016. Both exams will
be conducted at 8:30 a.m. in the fourth
floor conference room of the Hoover
State Office Building in Des Moines.
Under Iowa law, a person wishing to
become eligible for appointment as an
assessor or as a deputy assessor must
successfully complete an examination
and be certified by the Director of the
Dept. of Revenue. Local officials can
appoint only those persons certified by
the Director of Revenue.
Applications for examinations may
be obtained from city and county asses-
sors, county auditors, or from the Dept.
of Revenue-Property Tax Division.
Director Kay-Decker said, “Our
Property Tax Division must receive applications at least three days before the
examination. I encourage interested
persons to submit their applications as
soon as possible.
The examinations are given approximately every six months.
Keokuk County Expo
2016 Spring Indoor Antique Tractor Pull
Saturday, March 19
and Sunday, March 20
411 W. Jackson - Sigourney, Iowa 52591
TELEPHONES
641-622-3121 Office - 641-622-3502 Home
Lagos Acres
St. Patrick’s Day Party
Saturday, March 19
Doors Open At 6:00 P.M. • Auction At 8:00 P.M.
Spike on the Mike from 9:00 P.M. To 1:00 A.M.
featuring Bill O’Malley’s Mulligan Stew
Advanced Tickets $5.00 (includes entry into raffle drawing); At The Door $7.00
ID RequIReD
Beginning at 9:00 a.m. Each Day
National 5500 lb. Classic Championship starts at 6 p.m. Saturday
in the Livestock Barn at Expo
FISH FRY
at Knights of Columbus Hall, Harper
Friday, March 18
Serving 5:00 to 7:30 p.m.
$10.00 Per Person
Children 1/2 Price
Serving Whole Catfish, Tilapia, Scalloped & Baked
Potato, Cole Slaw, Green Beans, Roll & Drink
PUBLIC INVITED
For Carry Outs Call 319-330-6456
Knights of Columbus
AnnuAl
for children up to 4th Grade
Saturday, March 26
10:00 a.m.
at K of C Hall or at the Park, Harper depending on weather
Bring the Kids, Meet the Easter Bunny, Enjoy the Fun!
We also need help picking up
highway litter after the Egg Hunt
There are times in life when the unimaginable
happens, for us it was on Feb. 10th, 2016. It
was during this time we realized how fortunate
we are to be part of a great community.
During this past year we have received
love, encouragement and numerous acts of
kindness from our families and friends.
We would like to thank everyone for
memorials,flowers, food, cards, prayers and
to those who stopped by or called. A special
Thank You goes out to all for making Jack’s
Celebration such a beautiful send off, He
would of loved it!
Sincerely,
The Jack Walker Family
Susan (Midge), Joshua, Jessica and Mary
Community
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Keota Science Fair Results
Keota FFA
March Minutes
Opening: The meeting was called
to order at 7:20 on March 4th, 2016
in the Agriculture Education Classroom. There were 23 members and
no guests present.
Officer Reports: Erin Chalupa
gave the secretary’s report on the
February meeting. Luke Greiner
moved to approve the minutes and
Riley Conrad seconded. The motion
passed. Luke Greiner gave the treasurer’s report that the chapter has
$18,958.36 with no outstanding bills
or checks.
Old Business: Marty Baker gave
a report on the Sub-District competition on February 15th in Eddyville.
We had a Parliamentary Procedure
team move onto districts, and a conduct of meetings team receive a gold
being the district alternate. We also
had an individual Ag Sales participate. Luke reported on Tractor Day
that was February 23rd and suggested
that we have it on a Friday next year.
Logan Sieren talked about the Faculty
Breakfast on February 24th and said
we need to write out thank-you’s for
donations. All members discussed
FFA Week and made suggestions for
what we could do better next year.
New Business: Logan Sieren reminded the group that District FFA
Contest is on March 5th and that all
members will leave at 6:00 A.M. Mrs.
Amelon told everyone to fill out enrollment forms and talk to her about
ordering tags if they are showing at
the State Fair. Erin Chalupa discussed
the Iowa Youth Institute World Food
Prize paper opportunity and said
that it is due March 25th. Ryan Chalupa talked about State FFA Contest
in Ames, and reminded everyone to
fil out applications and sign up for
contests if the plan to attend. Next,
Marty Baker moved to put the new
t-shirt designing to a committee, and
Luke Greiner seconded. Mrs. Amelon talked about going to Washington
D.C. for graded 10-12. Logan set the
date for the banquet on May 6th at
6:30. The Community Development
committee decided to clean up the
Eagle Trail on April 2nd from 9-11
for a community service project. The
group discussed what to have in the
FFA field and decided to have the
Horticulture class look deeper into
the matter. The next meeting will be
held on April 1st and 7:30.
Closing: Riley moved to adjourn
the meeting at 8:00 and Luke seconded. The meeting was closed at 8:00.
Best Data/Observations
Honorable Mention - Riley Hahn
& Luke Hammen - Nothing But Net
3rd - Anna Duwa, Claire Jaeger,
Trinity Dalton - Mice on a Hype
2nd - Jenna Jaeger & Sky Weber Lower Your Blood Pressure Before it
Lowers You
1st - Lauren Sieren & Addie Swanson - I Like Big Eggs, I Can Not Lie...
Dutch Creek 4-H member, Aiden McGuire with his Shop safety
board.
Dutch Creek Flyers
The Dutch Creek Flyers held their
January meeting Monday, Jan. 25
at Pizza Ranch. Ten club members
bused tables to earn money for the
club. Despite the poor weather we
were able to earn $283.
The Dutch Creek Flyers held their
February meeting Saturday, Feb. 20
at Saint Mary’s Church Hall. Ten
club members attended the meeting. Cooper Sieren called the meeting to order and Bryce Greiner led
the Pledge of Allegiance. Jacey Berg
and Greta Sieren gave a presentation on Rabbit Showmanship with a
fun audience quiz at the end. Aiden
McGuire gave a very informative
presentation on Shop Safety. We
were glad to see some of our newest members do such great jobs on
their presentations. Carmen Sieren
led the 4H Pledge, and we enjoyed a
snack of homemade brownies. Our
next meeting will be held at Carmen and Greta Sieren’s house on
Sunday, March 20 at 5 p.m. Members should show up at 4 p.m. if
they want to work on the trash can
for the fairgrounds.
Dutch Creek members, Bailey and Carmen Sieren cleaning tables for tips at Pizza Ranch.
Best Real Life Application
HM - Jarrod Keller & Erik Smith Bring the Heat
3rd - Jaydin Benford & Tucker McDonald - Popcorn
2nd - Bailey Baumert & MiKayla
Beatty - Apples to Apples
1st - Nolan Verstraete & JD Stout Fertilizer Frenzy
Best Presentation
3rd - Jaydin Boer - Edible Water
Bottles
2nd - Sam Menke & Cooper Sieren
- Hyper Plants
1st - Bailey Sieren & Lindsey Imhoff - Savor the Flavor of Fudge
Aaliyah Heldman and Taylor Conrad (not pictured) - “Boo Boo
Bacteria”
Best Overall
HM - Bryce Greiner & Sam Sieren
- Germination Battle
3rd - Dawson Baumert & Joe
Swanstrom - Wasteless Wigglers
2nd - Aaliyah Heldman & Taylor
Conrad - Boo Boo Bacteria
1st - Jaime Schulte & Kendall
Wilson - Organic Panic
They tested the reproductive rate
of fruit flies that fed on organic vs.
non-organic grapes.
Bryce Greiner and Sam Sieren (not pictured) - “ Dawson Baumert and Joe Swanstrom Germination Battle”
“Wasteless Wigglers”
Sippin’ Green Beer This Year? Find a Safe Ride
St. Patrick’s Day has become one
of the deadliest holidays due to
the number of drunk drivers on
the roadways. That’s why the Iowa
Department of Public Safety’s
(DPS) Governor’s Traffic Safety
Bureau (GTSB) warns Iowans to
not drink and drive this St. Patrick’s Day.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA), in 2014, 28-percent of
all crash fatalities during the St.
Patrick’s Day weekend involved
drunk drivers, and that number
rose to nearly half in the post-party hours of midnight – 6:00 a.m.,
of March 18, 2014.
Pedestrians walking while intoxicated are also at risk as lack of
attention risks getting hit by a vehicle. In 2014, 35-percent of the
pedestrians killed in crashes had
a blood alcohol content of .08 or
higher.
There is some good news, how-
ever. The number of fatalities
over this holiday period decreased
nationally from 32 in 2013 to
29 in 2014. Likewise, the number of fatalities involving drunk
drivers declined from more than
one-third to one-fourth. The bad
news is that every one of those
deaths could have been prevented.
Don’t let your St. Patrick’s Day
celebrations end in tragedy. The
Iowa Governor’s Traffic Safety
Bureau encourages Iowans to plan
ahead by identifying a designated
driver or utilize another form of
safe transportation if you choose
to drink this St. Patrick’s Day. The
relatively small fee for a safe ride
home is much cheaper than the
thousands of dollars it will cost
for a drunk driving arrest.
Let’s make this St. Patrick’s Day
safer this year! Extra law enforcement officers will be on the roads
March 16 – 19, 2016, to keep Iowa
motorists safe. Whether you’re
buzzed or drunk, it doesn’t matter. Buzzed Driving is Drunk
Driving – drive sober and remember to buckle up!
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Spurring community
and economic growth
A bipartisan agreement will help Iowans filing taxes this year. The decision will “couple” Iowa’s tax code with
recent federal tax changes for 2015.
Farmers and small business owners will benefit from a provision
called Section 179 expensing. Federal law allows them to take a larger
deduction for equipment purchased
as an investment in their operations.
SF 2303 also helps Iowa teachers who purchase supplies for their
classrooms with their own money.
Teachers may deduct up to $250
from their income for these expenses. The decision to couple with federal tax changes for 2015 will benefit
other Iowans as well.
I am pleased we’ve reached a fiscally responsible agreement on this
important issue.
A new grant program will spur
economic growth by helping communities clean up neglected buildings. Many Iowa towns have underutilized, dilapidated buildings.
To address the problem, the Iowa
Senate recently gave bipartisan approval to SF 2229. The bill creates
the Community Catalyst Building
Remediation Fund to provide grants
to rehab or demolish eyesores that
stunt economic growth.
Iowa’s Economic Development
Authority will administer the fund,
working with cities on plans to use
grants in a way that is consistent
with their community, housing and
economic development goals. Forty percent of the money will go to
towns with fewer than 1,500 residents. The bill is now under consideration in the House.
Upcoming public forums
Washington County Legislative
Forum: March 19, 2016 at 10 a.m. at
Washington County Courthouse,
222 West Main Street , Washington.
Johnson County Legislative Forum: March 26, 2016 at 9:30 a.m.
at North Liberty City Hall, 3 Quail
Creek Circle, North Liberty. Sponsored by the League of Women Vot-
ers of Johnson County.
Additional information
This is a legislative update from
State Senator Kevin Kinney, representing Keokuk, Washington and
Johnson counties. For newsletters,
photos and further information, go to
www.senate.iowa.gov/senator/kinney.
To contact Senator Kinney when
the Legislature is in session, call the
Senate Switchboard at 515-281-3371.
Otherwise, he can be reached at 319631-4667. E-mail him at [email protected].
Senator Kinney is vice-chair of
the Agriculture & Natural Resources Budget Subcommittee. He also
serves on the Agriculture, Education, Government Oversight, Judiciary, and Natural Resources & Environment committees.
Funnel Week
This was the second funnel week
which means all the Senate bills
must be passed through the House
committees. With that, we also saw
quite a bit of floor debate and many
bills passed the House. Thursday,
we reached agreements with the
Senate regarding the very important issues of tax coupling and consumables. This agreement provides
certainty for Iowans by allowing
them to couple with federal taxes.
The consumables bill clarifies what
is sales tax exempt which gets rid
of the state unfairly taxing supplies
and replacement parts during the
manufacturing process. However,
this week my focus will be on a topic that is a little bit lighter. I will be
discussing the front license plate requirement on Iowan’s cars.
Originally when HF 540 went to
the House Transportation Committee it eliminated the front registration plate on all vehicles. However,
the Iowa House was divided on
whether this bill was a step in the
right direction.
Those opposed to the bill argued
that the elimination of all front plates
might hinder law enforcement. There
were arguments that the ability to
read front plates gives law enforcement a significant advantage in apprehending criminals and enforcing
the law. Consistent with this line of
On the Hill
with Klein
By State Representative Jarad Klein
the arguments, the Iowa Police Chief
Association and Iowa State Sheriffs’
and Deputies’ Association registered
against the bill.
Those for the bill argued that front
plates are a nuisance and that not all
new cars come with front plates, thus
a mounting fee is required for one to
install a plate. In agreement with this
stance, Iowa Automobile Dealers Association registered for the bill.
Due to a divide in opinion, an
amendment was offered that struck
the entirety of the bill and replaced
it with language that would allow
antique cars and sports cars to be
exempted from having a front plate
on the body of the car, as long as
that plate was carried in the car. An
antique car is a motor vehicle 25
years old or older and is registered
as such. A sports car is defined a
two-seater car, that is eight inches or
lower to the ground, and is capable
of exceeding speeds of 130 mph.
The amendment passed and the
bill was redrafted and renumbered as
HF2148 to reflect the change. The bill
was subsequently sent to the Senate.
As a background, 19 states do not
require front license plates, while
31 states do. In recent years, other
states have looked at changing the
law to go in the opposite direction of
current law. In the past couple years
Ohio has introduced legislation to
eliminate the two license plate requirement, but the legislation failed
due to concerns by law enforcement.
Thus, states seeking to go from 2 license plates on vehicles to 1 should
learn from legislators in Iowa who
developed a creative solution to
make both sides happy.
As always, I want to thank you for
continuing to allow me to represent
the wonderful people of House District 78. If you have any questions or
concerns, do not hesitate to email
me at [email protected]
or call or text me at 515-689-5430.
Also, include your name and address so I am able to respond to constituents first.
Keokuk County Board Proceedings
KEOKUK COUNTY BOARD PROCEEDINGS
MARCH 7, 2016
The Keokuk County Board of Supervisors
met in regular session, Monday, March 7, 2016
in the Board Room of the Courthouse. All members were present.
Wood moved, Hadley seconded to approve the agenda. All ayes and motion carried.
Hadley moved, Wood seconded to approve the minutes of February 29, 2016 as submitted. All ayes and motion carried.
Met with Engineer McGuire regarding
Keokuk County Highway Department. Crews
are cutting brush and working on the cross-road
pipe replacement process.
Hadley moved, Wood seconded to approve the March 7, 2016 claim listing as submitted. All ayes and motion carried.
Wood moved, Hadley seconded to approve Casey Thompson, Keokuk County Health
Center, to continue to act as grant administrator and fiscal agent for the Iowa Department of
Public Health EMS Grant for Fiscal Year 2017.
All ayes and motion carried.
Wood moved, Hadley seconded to approve EOC building repairs, not to exceed
$750, for removal of furnace flue, patch & reshingle roof and replace siding. All ayes and
motion carried.
Keokuk County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan update was held with Emergency Management Coordinator Smith. Board
consensus was not to spend taxpayer’s money
on a pre-disaster plan since Keokuk County
entities do not use it. Smith was instructed to
continue to apply for grant funding.
Wood moved, Hadley seconded approval
of application for use of Keokuk County Courthouse Grounds on March 19, 2016 – MidWestOne Bank Easter Egg Hunt as submitted. All
ayes and motion carried.
Wood moved, Hadley seconded to
change the holiday verbiage to read: All regular
full-time employees qualify for the following ten
(10) recognized holidays. All ayes and motion
carried. The current verbiage differentiated between hourly and salary employees.
Hadley moved, Wood seconded to approve Access Systems Monthly Total IT Care,
at the cost of $1,665 per month, as Keokuk
County IT backup support and resource as submitted. All ayes and motion carried.
Various board and committee reports
were held. Wood attended a RUSS meeting.
Hadley attended E911 and IDOT Freight Council meetings. Berg attended a Decat meeting
last week.
Discussion of old/new business and pub-
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reading
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lic comment was held. Assessor Sanders informed assessment notices will be sent out this
week or next. Pathfinders update was sent for
review.
On vote and motion the meeting adjourned at 10:35 a.m.
The above and foregoing information is
a summary of the minutes taken at the above
indicated meeting. The full and complete set of
minutes are recorded and available at the office
of the Keokuk County Auditor.
CLAIM DATE: March 7, 2016
AGRILAND FS
1,583.14
AHLERS & COONEY
500.00
ALL AM PEST CONTROL
50.00
ALLIANT ENERGY
5,374.79
ALTORFER MACHINERY
2,215.94
ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY
198.87
ATI
366.71
B&B PROPANE
223.92
BARRON MOTOR SUPPLY
247.77
CALHOUN-BURNS & ASSOC
5,457.50
CARD CENTER
875.42
CARPENTER UNIFORM CO
118.61
CASTRO, DR ROBERTO
200.00
CENTURY LINK
273.05
CLUBB, BONNIE
323.40
COBB OIL CO
1,662.37
COMBUSTION CONTROL
304.00
COPELAND AUTO BODY
15.00
COX SANITATION & RECY
31.00
CTI TECHNOLOGY
6,815.00
DIGGINS, KARI
67.00
DIRECTV
69.98
DON’S TRUCK SALES
561.98
DOUDS STONE
4,511.30
EARLS INC
156.00
FORCE AMERICA
37.27
GAVILON GRAIN
6,391.20
GISH, JOHN
1,013.05
GOLDMAN, DAWN
29.25
GREENLEYS CORP
179.33
H & M FARM & HOME
61.44
HADLEY, MICHAEL C
492.30
HD SUPPLY WHITE CAP
227.94
HEDRICK, CITY OF
500.00
IA EMERGENCY MNGT ASSOC
125.00
IA ST SHERIFFS & DEP ASSOC
125.00
IOWA COMM NETWORK
61.58
IOWA EMER NUMBER ASSOC
75.00
IOWA FIRE CHIEFS ASSOC
25.00
IOWA LAW ENF ACADEMY
6,285.00
IOWA PRISON INDUSTRIES
301.92
ISAC
415.00
ITSAVVY LLC
4,948.00
JONES, MAUREEN
92.56
KEMPF, MARGARET
278.72
KENT, CHARLES
5.35
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KEOKUK CO HEALTH CTR
1,169.42
KEOKUK CO HWY DEPT
93.92
KEOKUK CO VET CLINIC
200.00
KIMBALL MIDWEST
137.13
LANKFORD, WENDY
107.12
LINN COUNTY SHERIFF
24.68
M & M SALES CO
135.50
MAIL SERVICES
347.22
MCKESSON MED SURGICAL
115.34
MCMILLAN, B SUE
27.00
MID-AMERICA PUBLISHING
917.72
MILLER, PAT SNAKENBERG285.48
MODERN COOP TELEPHONE
351.80
MOORE, JANICE
49.92
MOORE, KELLY
12.00
MURPHY TOWER SERV
1,250.00
MYTECH PARTNERS
766.39
NORMAN, STEVE
481.50
NORRIS ASPHALT PAVING
1,170.15
NO ENGLISH TELEPHONE
682.78
POMP’S TIRE SERVICE
3,124.28
POSTMASTER
354.40
QUILL CORP
738.02
RASPLICKA, TUCKER
150.00
REVIER, NOREEN
200.00
SADLER POWER TRAIN
2,110.60
SAFETY X-TREME
1,308.80
SCEARCY, BOB
150.00
SCHNEIDER CORP
15,000.00
SHIVEHATTERY INC
2,338.50
SHOWMAN, DAN
11.70
SIACC
50.00
SIGN-UP LTD
58.75
SIGOURNEY BODY SHOP
1,342.50
SIGOURNEY CLEANERS
18.10
SIGOURNEY, CITY OF
586.60
SINCLAIR TRACTOR
1,367.90
STROBELS INC
18.00
THOMSON REUTERS-WEST
117.71
THRELKELD-LARSON, VIRGINIA
249.60
TIFCO INDUSTRIES
157.42
TRANSIT WORKS
71.46
TRUE VALUE
19.99
U S POST OFFICE
98.00
US CELLULAR
437.89
VAN DIEST SUPPLY
10,706.40
WAECHTER, MARILYN
97.39
WAPELLO CO AUDITOR
756.45
WASTE MANAGEMENT
7,096.41
WELLINGTON TOOL SALES
31.95
WINDSTREAM
2,528.19
WITTHOFT FARM SUPPLY
100.00
WOOD, DARYL
126.00
ZEE MEDICAL
51.85
TOTAL
$113,772.59
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917296IO.
Mary Walker
641-224-2293
FOR RENT
HELP WANTED
For Rent: House in rural Sigourney.
4 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, no pets,
no smoking. References. $600 plus
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1-641-373-2886.
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Professional Paramedic Service in
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has two full time openings. All EMS
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Week. Full Benefits. FT/PT,
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Accepting applications for
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1 BR apartment in Sigourney
Low Rent Housing
FOR SALE
For Sale: New beige ($500) love
seat, 5 ft. long, for $300. Reason
selling, won’t fit space. Lloyd Hervey,
Keswick, 319-738-2368.
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For Sale: Charbroil propane grill with
cover. 2 years old. $150. 641-6342014.
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For Sale: Dolmar Chain Saws:
PS32 14” - $199.95; PS421 16” $319.95; PS5105 20” - $449.95;
PS6100 20” - $580.95. New Snapper
360Z Mowers In Stock For Spring.
Strobel’s Inc., 641-622-2159. SK5tfn
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GUNS: Lowest price on transfers
and new firearm orders! ammo,
reloading, muzzle loading, supplies.
Green Mountain wood pellet Grills.
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641-622-3260
Monday thru Friday
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
NOTICE
Jody’s Tanning, Jody Miller, Open
from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Call for
your appointment today. 1004 West
Pleasant Valley Street, Sigourney,
IA, 641-622-2411 or 641-660-0637.
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PUBLIC MEETING: 7 p.m. on the
first and third Monday of every
month at the Keota City Hall. Special
meetings will be posted at City Hall.
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Wanted: Old seed corn signs, sacks,
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Blackhawk, or other Iowa seed corn
company items. Also buying: old
feed signs; old tractor catalogs, brochures, manuals or signs; oil, gas or
soda pop signs; and old gas pump
globes or old gas pumps. Good condition. Bryan Paul, Lakota, Iowa.
515-538-0187.
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KEOTA BUSINESS
DIRECTORY
Keota Lawn and
Power Equipment
Sales and Service
105 South Green, Keota
641-636-3107
Dean Redlinger
Olde English
Barber Shop
641-636-3899
Hours: Mon., Wed. & Thurs. 10-8, Tues. 10-6,
Fri. 9-4, Sat. by appointment only
Nancy Morrison & Becky Adrian
SERVICES
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
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Is Hiring A
Service Technician.
Very Competitive Wages, OT, Paid
Health Ins., 401K, Paid Vacation/
Holidays. Duties will include trouble
shooting and repair work on swine
and grain facilities and overseeing
installers. Clean driving record required, pre-employment drug screen.
Please go to:
www.PrecisionStructures-Inc.com/
careers to fill out an application,
stop by: 1204 1st Ave N, Wellman,
IA or call: 319-646-2430
FT Weekend Package
Registered Nurse
Will work Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 7 pm to 7 am, 36 hours per
week. ER experience is a plus. Must be
licensed as a Registered Nurse and authorized by the State of Iowa to practice
nursing. BLS, ACLS and PALS training
required or within 90 days of hire and
must maintain throughout employment. TNCC training required or after
6 months of hire and must maintain
throughout employment.
PRN Dietary Cook/Aide
Seeking an individual that can help with
vacations and sick time in the Dietary
Department. Previous dietary experience and knowledge of healthcare facilities preferred.
HELP WANTED
Experienced Concrete Finisher.
Driver’s license preferred.
Pay based on experience.
641-660-2213
HELP WANTED
Full Time Tiling • Operating
Backhoe and Excavator
James Waterhouse
319-863-3855
Looking for RN’s/LPN’s
for 2-10 and 10-6 Shifts
Competitive wages and sign on bonus. Apply in person at
For more information,
contact Annette Shafranek
®
Human Resources/Payroll Professional
(641) 622-1153
Applications may be picked up at:
23019 Highway 149
Sigourney, IA 52591
Keokuk County Health Center is
an equal opportunity employer.
Class A CDL Driver Wanted.
2 positions open
(Feed/Grain)
Local runs, overtime opportunities.
Competitive wages/benefits. Farm
experience/Mechanically included
a +.
Wellman Produce Co.
319-646-6073
Ask for Derek or Adam
SERVICES
or call Tammy at 641-636-3400
email: [email protected]
Sigourney Health Care & Assisted Living
is looking for the following to join our team:
• Certified Medication Aides (CMA) for the day shift
• Certified Nurse Aides (CNA) for 2nd and 3rd shifts
If Interested, Please Call
Pam at 641-622-2971
WANTED
WANTED
MACHINERY CONSIGNMENT
SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2016 AT 10:00 AM - 414 S OAK, RICHLAND, IOWA
PARTIAL LISTING
TRACTORS:
Minneapolis
Moline
Jet
Star
tractor
w/
loader;
International 986, 83xx hours, 18-4-34 rubber; - HAY & FORAGE EQUIPMENT: 1596 JD
Batwing Mower - 1000 RPM; JD No. 5 sickle mower; 287 bush hog mower; 6’ rotary mower;
wheel rake; hay rack; New Holland 9' sickle bar mower, pull type; New Holland 1412 mower
conditioner; LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT: 100 - 6-bar x 20' continuous fence panels with clips
and connectors; 40- 12' Portable corral Panels; 2 - 10 x 20 hog sheds; bale ring;- PLANTING
& TILLAGE EQUIPMENT: JD 494 - 4 row planter; 10' disk; - HARVEST EQUIPMENT: 3 - 450
bu DMI wagons with tarps, truck tires, lights, brakes; wood barge box wagon; - ATVS: Subaru
Mini Truck, full time 4x4; 2011 Polaris Ranger, 800 crew, 340 hours; - BRAND NEW SKID
STEER ATTACHMENTS: augers and bits; brush grapples; grapple buckets; rock bucket grapple;
rock bucket/brush grapple; tree & post puller; skid steer plate; pallets forks; skid steer tires; MOWERS & ATTACHMENTS: John Deere GX 345 riding mower, 54' deck, 20 hp V10; Snapper
riding lawn mower, 11 hp Briggs motor; Yard Machine riding lawn mower, 14.5 hp Briggs
motor; Murray push lawn mower; Huskee LT 3800 riding lawn mower, 12.5 hp Briggs motor;
Attachments: lawn sweeper; lawn roller; fertilizer cart; two wheel trailer;; - MISCELLANEOUS:
tools; Horse tack - saddle, briddles, lead ropes; MTD Snowflite snow blower with electric start,
model 826; 3-point post-hole digger; 3-point blade; Coleman Powermate generator, 10 hp;
several plastic gas cans; several plastic diesel cans; small bench with vice; 2 air compressors;
Homelite chain saw; barb wire rolls; wood fence posts; steel fence posts; wire panels; gates;
woven wire; pick up box on frame; wheel barrow; posts for volleyball net; 8 ft florescent
lights; yard fountain in the box; heavy duty truck bed with hoist on truck frame; would make a
great flat bed for truck; 40- 50 gallon drums; 3-point carryall; 5 & 6 bolt tires & rims; 24.5 and
22.5 truck tires; and more; Check website for list.
TERMS: Cash or good check. All announcements made day of sale take precedence over ads.
Not responsible for accidents or theft.
STILL ACCEPTING CONSIGNMENTS!
CONSIGN NOW! Final date to consign: March 30
Titled vehicles & trailers must be consigned by March 19.
Call 319-694-4522 to consign or for additional information.
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The Keota Eagle
The Eagle’s Wing
Keota Jr./Sr. High School Student Newspaper
Issue No. 21
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: ABBY SCHULTE
KHS
ATHLETE
OF THE
WEEK
BY JACE UPHOLD
This week’s Athlete of the Week is
Freshman Tristan Sypherd. This track
season, Tristan is looking forward to
getting in shape and improving on his
strength and agility. Tristan’s ultimate achievement in this sport would
be to beat a school record. Tristan
runs the 100-meter dash and his
ultimate goal this year is to win all
of his races. Tristan’s favorite part
about this sport is running and staying in shape. We are looking forward to
watching Tristan run this year.
BLAST
FROM THE
PAST
BY KYLEA TINNES
Abby Nicole Schulte was
born August 15, 1998. Her
parents are Dan and Amy
Schulte. Abby is the oldest
of three girls in her family.
Her two younger sisters are
Jillian and Jaime. Abby admires her parents for how
hardworking they are and for
teaching her to believe in herself as she grew up.
Abby says her favorite
childhood memory was “getting into trouble for turning
our living room into a WWE
ring with the Swansons one
summer.” She also fondly
looks back on the vacations
she took in the Ozarks with
friends and family.
Abby has been interested in
politics since she was a little
girl. In fact, she remembers
telling people that she wanted to become the Governor of
Iowa when she grew up! Now,
at seventeen years old, Abby
plans on attending Simpson
College in the fall for Pre-Law
and Political Science. Abby
says she chose this major
“because I love politics.”
In ten years, Abby hopes
to have a good job that she
enjoys. The three things she
would like to accomplish in
her lifetime are to have a
family, hold a public office,
and become rich enough to
give her family what they
deserve. Abby believes the
qualities that will help her
reach these goals are that
she’s very hard working, am-
bitious, determined, and she
will not give up when faced
with obstacles.
While attending KHS, Abby
has been involved in many
extracurricular
activities,
including volleyball, basketball, track, golf, softball,
basketball
cheerleading,
speech, drama, choir, band,
EagleRock!, National Honor
Society, DARE, and science
fair. One of the activities she
enjoyed the most was volleyball, because it helped her
see that even though sports
are fun, they can also be really hard work.
One of the accomplishments Abby is most proud
of during her time at KHS
is being named the KCRGTV Student of the Month.
Another proud accomplishment for Abby was being part
of the volleyball team that
won the SICL Championship
in 2014. Of all the memories and accomplishments
she has had during her high
school years, Abby’s favorite would have to be when
Hillary Clinton came to Keota
High School in December of
2015, and she got the honor
of introducing her before she
spoke to the community.
After graduation, Abby
thinks what she will miss
the most is seeing her little
sisters every day. The class
Abby has enjoyed the most
at KHS is Government, because she enjoys talking
about politics and debate issues. However, she says her
Sociology class has probably
prepared her the most for
life, because “it has taught
me how to make connections
with people.”
Abby hopes that people
remember her as someone
who was very hard-working
and not afraid to dream big.
Her message to the future
Seniors of KHS? “Shoot for
the moon, because even if you
miss you’ll land among the
stars!”
We send our well wishes to
Abby as she finishes up her
Senior year at KHS and begins her bright future.
CHEMISTRY
CLASS TO
HOST BLOOD
DRIVE
BY ELISE SWANSTROM
The annual Keota
High School Blood
Drive is Monday,
March 28. It will be
held from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30
p.m. in the KHS Gymnasium, and
is open to everyone in the community. Come show your support
and save some lives by donating
blood! If you have any questions
about giving blood or do not know
how to sign up, contact Jenny
Hobbs or any of the members of
the Junior Class. Free snacks
and beverages are provided to
anyone donating.
PARLI-PRO
TEAM MAKES
IT TO STATE
BY COLE STOUT
KHS SENIORS VISIT THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
BY GLORIA VEGA
HOW WILL SENIORS
RESPOND THE SECOND
TIME AROUND?
Each week, we ask a Senior the
same question they were asked for
the Question of the Week when
they were in 7th grade. Let’s see
how their responses have changed
over the years...
Pictured is the Parliamentary
Procedure team of Luke Greiner, Riley Conrad, Erin Chalupa, Jack Eakins, and Logan Sieren.
Tyler Verstraete
This year, the Keota FFA
Parliamentary
Procedure
team will be competing at
State Convention. The people involved in Parliamentary
procedure are Jack Eakins,
Luke Greiner, Riley Conrad,
Logan Sieren, and Erin
Chalupa. This team received a Gold rating at both
the Sub-District level and
District level, placing . first
at Sub-Districts and second
at Districts.
Congratulations to this
team on their hard work, and
we look forward to watching
them at State Convention in
Ames on April 18th.
Q: What is your biggest
fear?
9th:
Answer:
“Getting shot,
because
Moline is
crazy.”
12th:
Answer:
“Probably
heights.”
School
Countdowns
11
51
45
WEEKS ‘TIL SCHOOL IS OUT
DAYS OF SCHOOL LEFT
DAYS ‘TIL PROM
QUESTION
OF
THE WEEK
STAFF
AVERY CONRAD
MEGAN HILL
BAYLEI McCLELLAND
COLE STOUT
ELISE SWANSTROM
KYLEA TINNES
JACE UPHOLD
GLORIA VEGA
Pictured is the English 12 class on their recent Field Trip to the Iowa City Public Library. From left to right, they are: (back row) Ann Smith, Dylan Burgdorf,
Gloria Vega, Cortney Hyman, Abby Schulte, Megan Hill, Ryan Chalupa, Paden Uphold, Nate Sieren; (middle row) Isaiah Hahn, Tyler Verstraete, Bekah Fagen,Mariah
Lyle, Zach Mousel; (front row) Alyssa White. Not pictured: Grace Shemanski.
BY BAYLEI MCCLELLAND
The English 12 class went on
a Field Trip to the Iowa City Public Library on Thursday, March
10th. The purpose of the visit
was to check out books for the
research papers they have been
working on in English class. They
also learned what resources are
available in the library, how to
find these resources, and how to
ask for help when they need it.
“With so many resources available on the internet these days,
how to navigate your way around
a large library has become a lost
art,” said their teacher, Mrs.
Conrad. “Many college classes
still expect students to utilize
books as a primary source, so
Senior year is a great time for
students to learn these important skills.”
Students attending the Field
MS. BRIES
STAFF
CORTNEY HYMAN
12TH
BIANCA CARDONA
11TH
COLE BRENNEMAN
10TH
“I FOUND A PLASTIC EGG
FULL OF AIR!”
“A FISHING POLE AND
TACKLE BOX!”
“A MINI TV THAT WAS
WRAPPED IN REECE’S!”
“A BRAND NEW
TRAMPOLINE!”
Trip were Ann Smith, Dylan Burgdorf, Gloria Vega, Cortney Hyman, Abby Schulte, Megan Hill,
Ryan Chalupa, Paden Uphold,
Nate Sieren, Isaiah Hahn, Tyler
Verstraete, Bekah Fagen, Mariah Lyle, Zach Mousel, and Alyssa
White.
JOLEE WALKER
9TH
ADVISER: ANGELA CONRAD
This page was composed and
designed by Keota High School
students. The Keota Eagle is
not responsible for the makeup
or editorial content expressed.
TY SIEREN
8TH
CONNER WOLTERING
7TH
BY AVERY CONRAD
WHAT ’S THE BEST GIFT
YOU’VE EVER
RECEIVED FOR
EASTER?
“A BIG CHOCOLATE
BUNNY!”
“MONEY!”
“LOTS OF CANDY!”
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Report Of Chief
of Police In Keota
Submitted by Officer Doug Conrad
Report Period
Feb. 14 through Feb. 29, 2016
Complaints or service calls received- 17, Citations Issued- 4
Jaeger, Jean L- Speed/ Alternative
Enforcement
Lowe, Adam- Assist OWI
Lowe, Adam- Possession Drug
Paraphernalia
Sheriff’s Report
A charge is not an indication of
guilt. All subjects are innocent until
proven guilty in a court of law.
The Sheriff ’s news is a brief summary of the activities/ arrests/ citations
from previous weeks as submitted by
Keokuk County Sheriff, Casey Hinnah.
Criminal Charges are mere accusations and the accused is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Arrests:
On Wednesday, March 9, the Keokuk County Sheriff ’s Department
arrested James Robert Townsend, 29,
Albia, on a warrant for a controlled
substance violation.
arrested Stuart Michael Vanmersbergen, 47, Fremont, on a warrant
for failure to appear.
On Thursday, March 10, the Keokuk County Sheriff ’s Department
arrested Nile Lee Funk, 33, Marengo,
on a warrant for probation violation.
Citations:
On Sunday, March 6, the Keokuk
Keota
Eagle
County Sheriff ’s Department cited
Samuel Tucker Ingle for speeding.
Dennis Dean Jones for speeding.
Jonathan Donald Yendes for speeding.
Carley Jean Bolhuis for speeding.
On Monday, March 7, the Keokuk
Jorge Luis Castillo for registration
violation.
cited Ryan David Vos for excessive
speed.
cited Amy Defalco operating without registration.
cited Amy Melissa Bos for excessive
speed.
On Saturday, March 12, the Keokuk County Sheriff ’s Department
cited Aaron Ezra Blodgett for excessive speed.
cited Aaron Ezra Blodgett for operating without registration.
cited Andrew Douglas Cripe for excessive speed.
Anthony John Long for excessive
speed.
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Keota School District
Board of Education Meeting
Keota Elementary School Media Center
Keota, IA 52248
March 10, 2016 6:30 P.M.
President Billie Kindred called the meeting
to order.
Board members present: Scott Flynn,
Billie Kindred, Pat Hammen, Naomi Gretter, Jim
Tinnes
Board members absent:
Also present: Mark Schneider, Cherie
Westendorf, Beth McBride, Nathan Carlson
Scott Flynn moved to adopt the agenda
as written. Seconded by Pat Hammen . Motion
carried 5-0.
Public Forum
No one spoke.
Consent Items
Naomi Gretter moved to approve the following consent items.
Minutes
The minutes of the February 11, 2016,
February 17, 2016 and March 3, 2016 meetings;
Finance Report
Business Manager Westendorf submitted
a current financial report of the district.
Payment of Bills
The bills as listed for March 10, 2016 and
prepaid bills;
Open Enrollment
Erica and Chet Cave request for their
child, Hadley, to attend Keota CSD for the
2016-2017 school year.
Mike and Andrea Baumert request for
their children, Dawson and Addison, to attend
Sigourney CSD for the 2016-2017 school year.
Ashley and James Sines and Brock Yotty request for their child, Brayden, to attend
Tim and Angela Clarahan request for their
children, Colten, Caden and Chase, to attend
Jason and Katherine Sieren request for
their children, Carmen, Charlotte and Gretta,
to attend Mid-Prairie CSD for the 2016-2017
school year.
Scott and Holly Flynn request for their children, Lily, Thomas, Anna and Jacob, to attend
Mid-Prairie CSD for the 2016-2017 school year.
Ted and Wendy Greiner request for their
children, Garrett and Ella, to attend Washington
CSD for the 2016-2017 school year.
Mark and Glenda Sulentich request for
their child, Teegan, to attend Washington CSD
for the 2016-2017 school year.
Personnel
A contract was offered to Larry Lyle,
High School Boys Track Coach at a salary of
$2,996.88 for the 2016 season.
Fundraising Requests
Keota PTO- to raise funds for test taking
snacks, classrooms prizes and elementary supplies.
Buena Vista Field Experience Agreement
A Field Experiences, Practicum’s, and
Student Teaching Agreement between Keota
CSD and Buena Vista University.
The consent items were seconded by Jim
Tinnes. Motion carried 5-0.
Student Learning
Elementary Class Sizes 2016-2017
Elementary Principal Beth McBride presented information to the board about the history of elementary class sizes. Information was
also presented showing the possible class sizes for the 2016-2017 school year. The projected
class sizes for 2016-2017 are; Kdg. – 27, 1st
– 30, 2nd – 24, 3rd – 27, 4th – 30, 5th – 30, 6th
– 18. The board had a lengthy discussion about
the class sizes and the costs to add additional
teachers and the cost of additional open enrollments. Elementary staff members also voiced
their concerns about the current class sizes of
the elementary.
Naomi Gretter moved to add two elementary teachers for the 2016-2017 school year.
Seconded by Scott Flynn. Motion carried 3-2,
Records
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Keota City Council Minutes
MARCH 7, 2016
The Keota City Council met on March 7,
2016, in the city hall. The meeting was called to
order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Protem Keith Conrad.
Council Members answering roll call were
Greiner, Davis, Westendorf and Hill. Mayor
Cansler was unable to attend the meeting. City
employees present were Slaubaugh, Conrad
and Osweiler. Amie Van Patten, The Keota
Eagle; John Butters, The Washington Evening
Journal; Aaron Gwinnup, HR Green; Tomisha
Sprouse; Jerry Sheetz, Lyle Insurance Agency;
Melinda Eakins, Keota Visioning Committee;
and Denny Lyle, Keota Visioning Committee,
were also in attendance.
Motion was made by Westendorf to approve the agenda, Greiner seconded the motion. Motion passed with a unanimous vote.
Mayor Protem Conrad called the public
hearing to order for the 2016/2017 budget.
There were no written or oral comments filed
with the clerk. No one was present for the public
hearing. Motion was made by Hill to close the
public hearing for the 2016/2017 budget. Motion passed with a unanimous vote.
Mayor Protem Conrad called the public
hearing to order for Ordinance 253: An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Keota, Iowa, 2006, By Amending Provisions Pertaining to the Rates Charged for Sewer Rental Rates. No written or oral comments
were filled with the clerk; there was also no one
in attendance for the public hearing. Motion was
made by Westendorf to close the public hearing
for Ordinance 253, Hill seconded the motion.
The motion passed with a unanimous vote.
Mayor Protem Conrad called the regular meeting back to order immediately following the public hearings.
Motion was made by Greiner, seconded by
Westendorf to approve the minutes from the
previous meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Jerry Sheetz, Lyle Insurance Agency, attended the meeting to review the renewal of the
city’s insurance plan. The main increase to the
plan is on the worker’s compensation due to
past history of claims. The council will approve
the renewal at the next council meeting.
Aaron Gwinnup, HR Green, attended the
meeting to give an update on the storm water
project and sewer plant project. The DNR is
still reviewing the revision and plan submitted
for the sewer plant project. A map has been
designed to show where all the water runoff
is coming from on the field; there is about 14
acre feet of water that has to be captured, held
and release properly to relieve the city’s storm
sewer back-up problem. They are still working
on the final design for this project.
Melinda Eakins and Denny Lyle, Keota
Visioning Committee, gave the council an update on the progress they have made on the
trailhead. Lyle has had conversations with
Washington County about the culvert in the
ditch down from the trail head location and how
they might be able to help with the water flow
in that ditch by cleaning up the ditch some and
replacing the culvert. He will follow up with the
engineering department. He also spoke with
the Washington County Conservation about the
KeWash trail’s current status and they are going
to look into helping clean it up. Eakins informed
the council that there has been an interested
donor willing to help pay for a new museum
to hold the Keota artifacts and they would like
to place it by the trailhead. The building would
incorporate the restrooms and there would be
picnic area in that location, too. The city would
like them to talk with the museum committee
and get more detailed information before they
discuss this idea any further. She also went
over how she plans to submit the WCRF grant
for the trail head in two different grant cycles
since there are multiple phases to the project.
Kevin Slaubaugh presented the following
for the public works report. There was a water
leak at 105 East Washington Avenue on the
city’s side of the line that was fixed. He had an
inquiry about if the city would help tear down a
garage with the property revitalization program.
The council said they would help with a structure like this if the whole structure was taken
down. About fifty percent of the new water meters have been installed. He purchased a new
light bar for the snow plow truck and battery
charger for the shop. Greiner made a motion
to approve the public works report, Westendorf
seconded the motion. Motion passed with a
unanimous vote.
Officer Doug Conrad presented the following report for the police department. He issued
one citation for speeding/Alternative Enforcement and assisted with three pending charges
for OWI, procession of drug paraphernalia and
procession of controlled substance. There were
seventeen complaints/service calls: theft, vandalism, controlled substance, OWI, intoxication, disorderly conduct, suspicion, two assist/
service, misc. complaint, four traffic violations,
parking and two harassment. Motion was made
by Greiner to approve the police departments
report, Westendorf seconded the motion. Motion passed with a unanimous vote.
Motion was made by Davis to approve Resolution 2016-3: A Resolution Approving the City
Budget for 2016/2017, Hill seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: “Ayes”-Conrad,
Hill, Davis, Westendorf & Greiner; & “Nays”none. Motion passed with a unanimous vote.
Osweiler did the third reading of Ordinance
253: An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Keota, Iowa, 2006, by
Amending Provisions Pertaining to the Rates
Charged for Sewer Rental Rate. The rate increase is due to the mandated sewer project by
the Iowa DNR. The increase will start a reserve
to pay for the loan.
Motion was made by Greiner to approve
Ordinance 253: An Ordinance Amending the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Keota, Iowa,
2006, by Amending Provisions Pertaining to the
Rates Charged for Sewer Rental Rate, Westendorf seconded the motion. A roll call vote was
taken: “Ayes”-Conrad, Hill, Davis, Westendorf &
Greiner; & “Nays”-none. Motion passed with a
unanimous vote.
Motion was made by Westendorf to approve Resolution 2016-4: A Resolution Approving the Automatic Withdraw from the City’s
Checking Account for Listed Vendor’s, Davis
seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: “Ayes”-Conrad, Hill, Davis, Westendorf &
Greiner; & “Nays”-none. Motion passed with a
unanimous vote.
the Information System’s Disaster Prevention
and Recovery Plan, Davis seconded the motion. Motion passed with a unanimous vote.
Motion was made by Hill to approve Computer
System’s Security Policy, Westendorf seconded
the motion. Motion passed with a unanimous
vote.
Lagos Acres Event on March 19th time extensions to 1 a.m. for music and 1:30 for liquor
sales, Davis seconded the motion. Motion
passed with a unanimous vote.
Osweiler asked for newsletter topics from
the council. They gave her areas that they
would like covered; they will review the newsletter at the first meeting in April before it is sent
out.
Motion was made by Davis to approve the
payment of bills listed below, Hill seconded the
motion. Motion passed with a unanimous vote.
Motion was made by Hill seconded by Westendorf to approve the February financial report.
Motion passed with a unanimous vote.
FUND
LIBRARY
BEGINNING
BALANCE
RECEIPTS EXPENDITURES
END
BALANCE
CD
138569.04
9.62
38578.66
LIBRARY
CD 2
30343.26
7.57
30350.83
SEWER CD142185.89 70.9
142256.79
SEWER VEH
CD
19690.27
69.48
19759.75
WATER
CD
66241.33
233.75
66475.08
WATER VEH
CD
411.85
411.85
DARE
708.1
708.1
POLICE FORFEITURE
772.49
772.49
GEN FD
INV
1428.54
0.17
1428.71
GEN FD LIBR
INV
4908.92
0.59
4909.51
LIB
BUILDING1286.42
0.15
1286.57
LIB MEMORIALS
300.93
GEN FD CEM
INV
4411.55
0.52
4412.07
POLICE VEHICLE
INV
7733.43
0.92
7734.35
PARK & CEM
VEH
6489.78
0.77
6490.55
CITY HALL BLDG
RPR
14947.9
1.78
14949.68
CIVIL DEFENSE
FU
3129.12
0.37
3129.49
TENNIS COURT
PARK
179.68
0.02
179.7
LIB PFI
17320.19
2.06
17322.25
T&A METER
INV
20334.21
2.42
20336.63
SIDEWALK SAVINGS
4821.28
WTR VEH SAVINGS
9825.72
WTR TWR MAIN SAVINGS
2001.78
SEWER VEH SAVINGS
5004.44
CHECKING
344289.79 64510.75 61192.91 347607.63
GENERAL
16469 21556.8
TRANS. IN
0
TRANS. OUT
DARE
0
0
ROAD USE
10429.06 4306.51
TRANS. IN
EMPLOYEE
BENEFITS
252.78 5941.75
CAPITAL IMPROV
RESER
61.32
0
LIBRARY
87.66 3511.71
TRANS. IN
LIBRARY
MUSEUM
0
0
WATER
27558.35 13425.48
TRANS. IN
TRANS. OUT
CP. WTR. TRTMNT.
PLANT
0
0
TRANS. IN
CP. WTR.
TOWER
0
0
TRANS. IN
CP. WTR. MAIN
DAVIS ST
0
0
TRANS. IN
CP. WTR MAIN
BROAD/DAVIS
0
0
UTILITY
DEPOSITS
52.42
0
TRANS. IN
TRANS. OUT
SEWER
10001.25 6131.89
TRANS. IN
SEWER EXTBROADWAY
0
0
TRANS. IN
SEWER PLANT
UPGRADE
0
0
TRANS. IN
TOTAL
64911.84
54874.14
TOTAL T.I. 0 TOTAL T.O.
0
Osweiler addressed the comment’s she
received regarding the garage sale dates the
council had set for May 6th and 7th. The council
Keota School Board Minutes
Hammen – Nay, Kindred – Nay.
28E Agreement for Superintendent Sharing
The board reviewed the 28E agreement
provided by Tri-County to share Superintendent
services for the 2016-2017 school year.
Scott Flynn moved to approve the 28E
agreement contingent on Tri-County hiring a
superintendent for the 2016-2017 school year.
Seconded by Jim Tinnes. Motion carried 5-0.
2016-2017 School Calendar
Superintendent Schneider presented the
2016-2017 calendar to the board.
Scott Flynn moved to approve the 20162017 school calendar as presented. Seconded
by Naomi Gretter. Motion carried 5-0.
Finance
District Financial Review and 2016-17
Certified Budget
Business Manager Cherie Westendorf
presented the FY2017 certified budget to the
board.
Set 2016-17 Certified Budget Hearing Date
Scott Flynn moved to set a public hearing for April 14th, 2016 at 7 p.m. in the Keota
Elementary School Library for the purpose of
hearing public comment on the 2016-2017 Certified Budget. Seconded by Pat Hammen. Motion carried 5-0.
Budget Guarantee Resolution
Naomi Gretter read the following resolution:
Be it resolved, that the Board of Directors
of the Keota Community School District, will
levy property tax for fiscal year 2016-2017 for
the regular program budget adjustment as allowed under section 257.14, Code of Iowa.
Seconded by Pat Hammen.
Roll Call Vote: Kindred-aye, Gretter-aye,
Flynn-aye, Hammen-aye, Tinnes-aye.
Resolution passed 5-0.
Shared Staff Members
The board discussed sharing Sigourney’s
business manager for next school year. Some
of the board members feel it would be a benefit
to share the Sigourney business manager to
help with reports and financial advice. Some of
the board discussed having a Human Resource
Coordinator shared between Keota and 3 other
area school districts. After the discussion the
following motion was made.
Naomi Gretter moved to approve the Human Resource Coordinator shared position for
the 2016-2017 school year. Seconded by Scott
Flynn. Motion carried 3-2, Hammen- Nay and
Kindred – Nay.
The board also discussed the High School
Principal shared position with Mid-Prairie. The
Mid-Prairie board has asked about the possibility of sharing this position at a 60/40 rate (60%
Keota, 40%, Mid-Prairie). The Keota board indicated they would like to stay with the 50/50
shared agreement.
Use of Sales Tax (Technology/Building
Improvement Projects)
The board discussed the list of building
improvement projects. Custodian Brian Shifflett
explained the importance of the top priority projects.
Scott Flynn moved to authorize the following projects: #1 Replace Playground Concrete
at a cost of $14,904; #2 – Install Gates on Playground Fence at a cost of $2,455; #5 – Replace
Outside Unit for Kitchen Freezer at a cost of
$8,600; and #6 – Add 2nd Compressor to High
School HVAC System at a cost of $1,420 to be
paid by Sales Tax funds. Seconded by Naomi
Gretter. Motion carried 5-0.
District Liability Insurance
Superintendent Schneider presented information to the board about the Iowa Public
School Insurance Program (IPSIP). IPSIP provides school districts with liability insurance.
There is a possible cost savings with this program. The board asked the Superintendent to
get a quote from IPSIP.
WCRF Resolution
Naomi Gretter read the following resolution:
KEOTA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT,
IOWA
RESOLUTION NO. 031016A
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF
EDUCATION OF THE KEOTA SCHOOL DISTRICT APPROVING THE APPLICATION(S)
FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING BENEFITS FROM THE WASHINGTON COUNTY
RIVERBOAT FOUNDATION.
WHEREAS, the Washington County Riverboat Foundation has grant funds available
that target Community Development and Beautification, Economic Development, Arts and
Education, Human and Social Needs, and
WHEREAS, the Washington County Riverboat Foundation has a grant application cycle
that ends April 6, 2016, and
WHEREAS, the Keota School District is
supportive of these targets for improvements to
the community and County, and
WHEREAS, one or more applications from
the Keota School District and/or from organizations with projects that will take place on school
property, will be submitted to the Washington
County Riverboat Foundation by the April 6,
2016 deadline,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED
by the Board of Education of the Keota School
District that the Keota School District authorizes
the following grant applications to be submitted
to the Washington County Riverboat Foundation for the April 6, 2016 application cycle:
1. Science Classroom Seating - Grant Request $9,000 – Total Project Cost $9,000
2. Keota Baseball and Softball Field Renovations - Grant Request $8,000 – Total Project
Cost $11,915
3. Operation Hydration: A Refreshing
Change - Grant Request $4,915 – Total Project
Cost $5,915
Seconded by Jim Tinnes.
Roll Call Vote: Flynn-Aye, Gretter-Aye,
Hammen-Aye, Kindred-Aye, Tinnes -Aye.
Resolution passed 5-0.
Administrative Reports
Secondary Principal Nathan Carlson reported to the board, the High School will present “Big Bad Musical” on April 5th & 6th. Mr.
Stout’s PE classes will go to the Keokuk County
Bowling alley on March 11th. The sophomore
and junior classes have visited IHCC Keokuk
Co. Carrer Academy & Kirkwood Washington
Center recently. FFA Week was held the week
of Feb 22nd - 26th, the FFA had a Reading Relay in the elementary, provided a breakfast for
the staff and brought their tractor’s to school for
Tractor Day! The Keota Sociology class will be
speaking at the state house on April 5th.
Elementary Principal Beth McBride reported the elementary had their monthly SOARR
Celebration; 9,466 SOARR slips have been
earned! The 5th & 6th graders performed well
at solo contest on February 24th; all students
earning I+, I or I-. The elementary celebrated
Dr. Seuss Week complete with a photo booth,
read n’ feed and getting to read One Fish, Two
Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish to all elementary students. Parent/Teacher conferences will be held
April 5 & 7, 4-8 p.m. The Kindergarten class had
Rainforest Feast this week. The elementary is
participating in the Pop Tab contest in support
of the Ronald McDonald House in Iowa City ,
the project is sponsored by the Libertyville Savings Bank.
Curriculum Director McBride reported
that the secondary staff have been working on
scheduling for the 2016-2017 school year. The
Elementary staff are working with iPad apps
and possible teaching structures. For the science curriculum the staff will be using the FOSS
kits for the 3rd implementation next year.
Board Development and Inservice Activities
None at this time.
Announcements and Suggestions
for Next Agenda
The focus group has asked for fund-raising ideas from the board, this will be discussed
at the next board meeting.
The next School Board Meeting will be
held on Thursday, April 14th, 2016 in the El-
ementary Media Center at 6:30 p.m.
The meeting adjourned at 9:03 p.m.
A negotiations strategy session was held
after the meeting adjourned.
Keota Community School
Vendor Totals Report by Fund
02/12/2016-03/10/2016
Fund: 10 OPERATING FUND
AIRGAS USA,
HS SHOP SUPPLIES
322.03
ALLIANT ENERGY COMPANY,
ELECTRICITY
4,870.10
AMELON, ALYSSA
REIMB FOR
FFA TRAVEL/FFA SUPPLIES
54.28
BLICK ART MATERIALS,
ART SUPPLIES
324.10
CITY OF KEOTA,
WATER AND SEWAGE
588.46
CONTINUUM RETAIL ENERGY SERVICES
LLC, NATURAL GAS
6,674.19
COX SANITATION & RECYCLING, IN,
GARBAGE COLLECTION
420.00
D & R PEST CONTROL, PEST CONTROL
(formerly General Pest Con)
40.00
FARMERS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION,
FUEL/SUPPLIES
2,562.09
FISHER SCIENTIFIC,
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES
48.57
FRANZEN-BAKER, DEIDRA ,
REIMB. FOR FUEL
14.00
GE MONEYBANK/AMAZON
,
804.99
HENDERSON PLUMBING, PLUMBING,
REPAIR SERVICE
57.98
HOLLAND & ANDERSON LLP,
LEGAL FEES
198.00
INDIAN HILLS COMM. COLLEGE,
CONCURRENT CLASSES
/TEXTBOOKS
5,747.45
INFRASTRUCTURE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, TECHNOLOGY SERVICES/
COMPUTERS HARDWARE
351.99
IOWA ASSOC. OF SCHOOL BOARDS,
IASB CONFERENCE FEE
300.00
IOWA ASSOC. SCHOOL BUS. OFF.,
BUDGET WORKSHOP FEE
178.00
IOWA TELECOM, WINDSTREAM,
TELEPHONE
651.73
JB TOOL SALES INC.,
AG INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES
25.60
JOSTEN’S, INC, SUPPLIES
151.23
KEOKUK COUNTY BOWL, PHYSICAL
EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL
88.00
KEOTA EAGLE FOODS,
SUPPLIES
197.55
KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE,
TUITION FOR CLASSES
14,691.00
MARCO, INC., OFFICE METER
READS/OFFICE SUPPLIES
1,370.68
MID-AMERICA PUBLISHING CORPORATION,
ADVERTISING
314.94
MID-PRAIRIE COMMUNITY SCH. DIS, OPEN
ENROLLMENT/SHARE
AGREEMENT
53,972.38
MILLER, MARY,
YEARBOOK SUPPLIES
54.84
MONTZ, NOEL,
SOLO CONTEST JUDGE
150.00
MOORE’S BP AMOCO, INC.,
WRECKER SERVICE
275.00
NASCO, INSTRUCTIONAL
57.58
OLD CREAMERY THEATRE,
ASSEMBLY PROGRAM
620.00
SCHOOL SPECIALTY INC.,
319.52
SEIS HEALTH CARE PLAN,
HEALTH INSURANCE
28,550.66
SIGOURNEY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS,
OPEN ENROLL TUTIION
11,140.50
SINCLAIR TRACTOR,
TRANSPORTATION PARTS
108.47
SORRELL GLASS,
GLASS REPLACEMENTS
130.00
STAPLES, SUPPLIES
190.00
SUNBURST DIGITAL, INC.,
PROGRAM RENEWAL
99.95
SUPPLYWORKS,
KITCHEN/CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES 952.98
TRUEVALUE COMMERCIAL SUPPLY,
discussed the comments and decided to leave
the dates as they were originally set.
Davis inquired about how Officer Conrad was
keeping track of the alternative enforcement
tickets. The council discussed different options
on to handle the tracking. Westendorf asked for
it be on the next meeting’s agenda.
Motion was made by Hill, seconded by
Westendorf to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:29 P.M. The
next regular scheduled council meeting will be
on March 21, 2016, in city hall at 7 p.m.
MAYOR PROTEM KEITH CONRAD
ATTEST: NIKI OSWEILER, CITY CLERK
CITY OF KEOTA
MARCH 7, 2016 COUNCIL MEETING
FOR PERIOD
FEBRUARY 17, 2016 -MARCH 7, 2016
CENTER POINT LARGE PRINT
$41.94
2 CONTRACTED BOOKS
INFOMAX OFFICE SYSTEMS INC. $141.96
LIB COPIER/FAX/SCANNER
$85.52
WINDSTREAM
LIB FEB ELECTRIC AND GAS
$235.20
UNITED STATES POST OFFICE
UTL. BILLS & 2 ROLLS STAMPS
$124.41
BAUGHMAN, MELINDA
PAYROLL
$204.96
BYERS, NANCY
PAYROLL
$1,697.93
CONRAD, DOUGLAS L.
PAYROLL
$1,195.13
FREDERICK, CRAIG
PAYROLL
$747.96
HAMMES, TOMISHA
PAYROLL
$1,082.12
OSWEILER, NICOLE
PAYROLL
$1,263.71
SLAUBAUGH, KEVIN L.
PAYROLL
$337.54
AFLAC
CONRAD AND FREDERICK INSURANCE
ALLIANT ENERGY
$4,615.98
FEB GAS AND ELECTRIC
$144.99
ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY
BATTERY CHARGER
$154.70
COUNTY LINE MART, LLC
POLICE FUEL AND SPPLIES AND SW
COX SANITATION & RECYCLING $3,486.08
FEB GRBG AND RECYCLING & BAGS
$209.00
FARMERS CO-OP ASSN
SNOW & WTR FUEL AND WTR/SWR TE
$579.98
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OMAHA
FEB. LIB BKS & MOVIES AND WTR/
FUTURE LINE TRUCK EQUIPMENT $869.48
LIGHT BAR FOR SNOW PLOW
$5.89
KEOTA EAGLE FOODS
PAPER TOWELS
KEOTA UNLIMITED
$500.00
15-16 DONATION
$115.00
KEVIN’S CELLULAR SERVICE
FEB SNOW REMOVAL AT LIB
KOCH BROTHERS
$60.83
1ST QTR MAIN FOR COPIER/FAX/SC
MALLEY HARDWARE & APPL.
$84.29
FEB SUPPLIES FOR PARK, SHOP, W
MARCELENE JUNIPER
$4.26
MOP HEADS
MID-AMERICA PUBLISHING CORP. $480.77
FEB PUBLISHING
STATE HYGIENIC LAB
$555.00
WTR AND SEWER TEST ANAYLIS FOR
US CELLULAR
$187.86
FEB CELL PHONES FOR ALL DEPT
UTILITY EQUIPMENT CO.
$15,825.73
WATER METERS
WASHINGTON EVENING JOURNAL $119.66
POOL ADVERSITING FOR HELP
EFPT-AUTO W/DRAW
$1,988.19
2ND HALF FEB SS/MED/FED W/HOLD
IPERS-AUTO W/DRAW
$2,658.86
FEB RETIREMENT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
TOTAL
$39,804.93
K11
CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES
979.10
WASHINGTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL
DISTRICT, OPEN ENROLLMENT/
STUDENT MEALS
30,195.15
WESTENDORF, CHERIE, MILEAGE
81.48
Total:
168,924.57
Fund: 21 STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND
AMELON, ALYSSA, REIMB FOR FFA
TRAVEL/FFA SUPPLIES
99.42
BEAUTIFUL LAND PRODUCTS, HS
482.16
COUNTY LINE MART, LLC,
SUPPLIES
80.20
DOBEL, CHRIS, OFFICIAL
95.00
DVORAK, JOHN, OFFICIAL
95.00
EDWARDS, JANE,
REIMB FOR SUPPLIES
55.23
GRAPHIC EDGE,
UNIFORMS/TSHIRTS
119.32
GRIFFITHS, FRED,
ATHLETIC OFFICIAL
95.00
HEIDELBAUER, CHRIS, OFFICIAL
95.00
HILL, ROD, REIMB. FOR CONCESSION
SUPPLIES
75.20
HUNTZINGER, AL,
ATHLETIC OFFICIAL
70.00
HY-VEE, FFA SUPPLIES
234.47
IOWA HIGH SCHOOL SPEECH ASS’N,
DISTRICT ENTRY FEES
128.00
KEOTA COMM. SCHOOL DISTRICT LUNCH
ACCOUNT, COOKS HRS FOR STAT
SHOW CHOIR
99.83
KEOTA EAGLE FOODS, SUPPLIES
230.71
LYLE, KRISTINE, SUPPLIES
24.00
M-F ATHLETIC,
ATHLETIC SUPPLIES
144.90
MAHASKA BOTTLING COMPANY,
SUPPLIES
(246.50)
MCQUILLEN, TOM,
ATHLETIC OFFICIAL
95.00
MISC. ON MAIN,
ACTIVITY SUPPLIES
518.00
POCH, BILL, OFFICIAL
95.00
PRAIRIE MEADOWS,
SPEECH HOTEL
573.44
SNAKENBERG, SCHUYLER, REIMB
4.96
STAM GREENHOUSES,
GREENHOUSE SUPPLIES
204.00
STONEY CREEK HOTEL,
LODGING
1,388.80
VINEYARD, GENE,
OFFICIAL
60.00
WASHINGTON CO. EXTENSION,
FFA ENTRY FEES
50.00
WINDSTAR LINES, TRAVEL
9,513.00
Total:
14,479.14
Fund: 33 LOCAL OPTION SALES
AND SERVICES TAX FUND
AAA MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, IN,
REPAIR SERVICES/
MAINTENANCE
6,794.93
Total:
6,794.93
Fund: 36 PHYSICAL PLANT & EQUIPMENT
INFRASTRUCTURE TECHNOLOGY
SOLUTIONS, TECHNOLOGY
SERVICES/
COMPUTERS HARDWARE
3,049.00
SCHOOL SPECIALTY INC.,
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES 1,343.15
Total:
4,392.15
Fund: 61 SCHOOL NUTRITION
ANDERSON ERICKSON DAIRY,
PURCHASED FOOD
1,289.72
EARTHGRAINS BAKING COMPANIES, INC.,
PURCHASED FOOD
308.48
KECK, INC., COMMODITIES
867.91
KEOTA EAGLE FOODS, SUPPLIES
15.96
MARTIN BROS. DISTRIBUTING CO.,
PURCHASED FOOD
5,734.63
REV TRAK, FEES FOR ONLINE
PAYMENT SYSTEM
31.24
SEIS HEALTH CARE PLAN,
HEALTH INSURANCE
3,017.99
SUPPLYWORKS, KITCHEN/CUSTODIAL
SUPPLIES
216.10
Total:
11,482.03
K11
8
Sports
www.keotaeagle.com
Tri-County senior Luke Bombei.
Bowling
Scores
Keokuk Co. Bowl
Pinbusters March 7
Keota head coach Dan Stout.
Postseason honors keep
rolling in for Keota boys
By Adam Meier
Regional Sports Editor
The Keota boys’ basketball team
and its 17-win season continues to
receive recognition for its successful
season.
Head coach Dan Stout was honored by receiving the Golden Triangle Coaches’ award, which is handed
out to the most deserving coaches in
the southeast region of the state.
Also getting postseason recognition was senior guard Nate Sieren.
Sieren received the South Iowa Cedar League’s Golden Award, which is
handed out to athletes who suffered
setbacks before or during the season
that limited their performance.
Sieren suffered a broken leg in
Sigourney-Keota’s football game
last fall against Mid-Prairie, yet still
managed to come back and play in
seven games for Coach Stout and the
Eagles. The senior will now be working on getting back to full speed and
make a return trip to the State Track
and Field Meet.
Team Standings
W
L
Scared Splitless .......... 73......... 43
The Misfits .................. 66......... 50
Cassens’ Country .....57½ ... 58 ½
PPME .......................... 53 ......... 63
Manor House ............. 50......... 66
Mike & The Girls ......48½ ... 67 ½
Men’s High Scratch Game
P. Utterback 201
Men’s High Scratch Series
P. Utterback 523
Women’s High Scratch Game
B. Muntz 220
Women’s High Scratch Series
B. Muntz 526
Bombei’s and Little’s
achievements recognized
By Adam Meier
The hard work and perseverance
of two Tri-County student-athletes
was recognized in the form two separate postseason awards.
Senior Luke Bombei was honored
by the Iowa Football Coaches Association for his excellence in the
classroom and on the field. Bombei,
who finished with an even 100 tackles this past season on the Trojans’
football team, was recently named
to the IFCA 2015 Academic AllState team. Bombei was also honored for his play on the basketball
court, earning Honorable Mention
All-SICL.
Also getting recognized was
Tri-County junior Katlyn Little.
As a sophomore, Little averaged
9.7 points and 3.2 assists per game,
Tri-County junior Katlyn Little.
but was sidelined for the entirety
of her junior season after suffering
a serious knee injury in the team’s
season-opening jamboree at Lynnville-Sully. Little, who is Tri-County’s starting pitcher in softball, will
look to be at full strength this summer for the Trojans.
Keota senior Nate Sieren.
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Prestigious honors
given to Pekin duo
By Adam Meier
Following its groundbreaking
2015-2016 season, the Pekin girls
varsity basketball team saw two
of its members receive prestigious
recognition for their performances
on the court and in the classroom.
Senior point guard Gwynne
Wright was named the Class 2A
recipient of the Iowa Bankers Association Student-Athlete Achievement Award. The award is given
to just one member of the eight
State-qualifying teams in each
class, putting Wright in exclusive
company. Wright will run track
and cross country next year at Iowa
State University.
Also receiving postseason recognition was Pekin’s leading scorer
this season, Beth Atwood. Atwood, who averaged 18.4 points
and 8.9 rebounds as a senior, was
named to the Iowa Newspaper Association’s First-Team, for Class
2A. Atwood was one of just seven
girls to be named First-Team AllState by the INA.
Pekin senior Beth Atwood.

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