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WEDNESDAY
Aug. 24, 2016
VOL. 141 NO. 34
Community
August
Calendar
Keota VFW Auxiliary
The VFW Auxiliary meets the
third Tuesday of each month,
typically at the VFW building.
Blood Drives for
the month of August
Washington, IA – Washington
will host a community blood drive
from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on
Thursday, August 25 at United Presbyterian Church, 209 E. Main St.
Riverside, IA – Riverside Casino and Resort will host a community blood drive from 11 a.m.
to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, August
31 at 3184 Iowa St, inside the Riverside Room
Welcome back to school!
Library Closed
In Honor Of Labor Day the
Wilson Memorial Library will
be CLOSED on Sat., Sept. 3 and
Mon., Sept. 5.
Bingo
Bingo is held every Friday at the
Keokuk Care Center at 1 p.m.
Keokuk County
Farm Bureau
Annual Meeting
Farm Bureau will hold its annual
meeting with speaker Laurie Johns
on Tuesday August 30 at 6:30pm
at the Keokuk County Expo fairgrounds. Reservations Needed.
Please call 641-622-2310 $8 a person
KCSD Board Meeting
The Keota School Board meets
the second Thursday of each
month, typically at 6:30 p.m.
Keota Unlimited
Keota Unlimited meets the
second 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
The Keota Eagle deadline for
all content and advertisements
is Friday at noon. Submissions
can be dropped off at the office,
mailed to P.O. Box 18 Keota, Iowa
52248, or emailed to keotanews@
midamericapub.com.
Classiﬁeds
Fair Days
Local News
Opinion/ Editorial
Public Notices
Sports
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Keota Community School District staff welcomes students back.
¿Habla español? They want to hear ‘sí’
Submitted by
Iowa Department of Education
Passion, enthusiasm, expertise
and commitment. Such is the stuff
of an exemplary education. And
such is the case during a three-day
immersion training for 13 teachers
who just arrived from Spain.
For most people, depleted energies would rule following a 22-hour
journey to another continent. Instead, these teachers are going full
tilt preparing to teach, work and live
in school districts throughout Iowa.
The Visiting Teachers from Spain
(VTS) program is an innovative approach to meeting the educational
needs of Iowa’s children while providing enriching cultural experiences during their academic journey, the program began in the mid
1980’s and now exists in 30 states
throughout the country. Iowa has 26
teacher placements set for the 201617 school year.
Sponsored and overseen by the
Education Office of the Embassy of Spain and the Iowa Department of Education, the program
recruits highly qualified, licensed,
native Spanish-speaking teachers who have a minimum of three
years’ experience in bilingual or
multicultural education. Most have
master’s degrees. All are rigorously
pre-screened, have openness to new
methodologies and a strong interest
in international education.
By signing on for a one- to threeyear teaching commitment, the visiting teachers address critical staffing needs that would otherwise go
unmet. Often, districts find it difficult if not impossible to find qualified, Spanish-speaking teachers to
fill teaching positions in a rural state
like Iowa. Typically, the teachers
will spend half their day teaching
Spanish language and the other half
teaching core content area courses.
By utilizing the VTS program, both
the visiting Spanish teachers and
the communities, staff, and students
they serve stand to benefit greatly
from the experience. Just ask Joe
Cordaro – a 28-year career educator
and current principal at St. Anthony’s in Des Moines.
“I am always impressed with the
visiting teachers,” he said. “They play
a vital role and make a significant
impact in the lives of our kids. The
experience affects students’ futures
in terms of their world view, career
potential, and personal, life-long enrichment. And there is added fidelity
with the opportunity to learn a language from a native speaker.”
Except for physical education and
music, St. Anthony’s offers a full
Spanish immersion program since
2010. Currently they have a total
of seven immersion teachers, four
from Spain and two from Honduras.
“Our staff understands the value
and significance of a dual-language
program. They work well together
with the visiting teachers. It takes
plenty of hard work and sacrifice
to make it happen. There are many
details involved in helping visiting
teachers and their families transition to our culture and classrooms.”
“Our students have the option to
leave fifth grade fluent in two languages. It is a gift to our kids they
will never lose.”
Dennis Phelps agrees. This is his
first year of involvement with the
VTS program in an administrative
role as the shared superintendent for
the Tri-County and Keota districts.
He anticipates a positive experience
for both the teachers and students.
“I want the students’ learning and
view of the world to grow with the
fusion of different cultures,” Phelps
said. “I hope exposure to different
perspectives helps them gain a new
view of the world. The students access the knowledge and expertise of
the teachers, and the teachers get a
look at rural culture in the heartland. Both have interaction with real
people, rather than just what may be
portrayed through the media.”
Phelps’ districts will have a Spanish teacher in both the middle and
high schools. The districts also have
the unique distinction of hosting
a husband–and-wife team. Phelps
believes this will only enhance the
visiting teachers’ involvement with
the broader community outside the
school setting.
“Living in a rural, less racially and
ethnically diverse environment, we
have to be creative about providing
our students with an expansive,
comprehensive education. The Visiting Teachers from Spain program
helps us do that by providing exemplary teachers in positions we otherwise could not fill.”
Jesus Jurado, educational advisor
for the Embassy of Spain, has no
hesitation in extolling the universal
virtues of the VTS program.
“There are so many positives for
Iowa,” he said. “The students gain
international perspective and can
take advantage of learning from a
native speaker. Bringing the Spanish culture to Iowa makes a difference in a rural district where access
is remote by filling positions in dual
language programs that could not
be filled.”
And Jurado says there are equal benefits for the visiting teachers as well.
“The visiting teachers improve
their English, and are enriched and
learn from the community and culture they are a part of. We encourage
teachers to have meaningful relationships with the families and communities where they reside. When they
return to Spain, they transmit their
knowledge to their Spanish students.
It is a two-way road. Spain to America, America to Spain.
“We are grateful to the school districts, Iowa families, and the Iowa
Department of Education for their
hospitality. The government of
Spain is thankful.”
Representing Keokuk
County Expo Fair: My Experience
Grace Shemanski
2 days before the fair starts, 103
county queens check into a hotel and
don’t check out until after the coronation on Saturday night. For five days,
we had workshops, interviews, volunteer work, and a lot of bonding with
others. I was able to meet so many
amazing women and experience the
fair in new ways. I was able to volunteer at the Hy-Vee Fun Forest with
little kids and take pictures with some
of the sweetest kids ever. Even though
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I was being judged every minute, I
didn’t feel like it because I had so much
fun with all the other girls. Most of us
were there to have fun and weren’t out
there to win. We all thought whatever happens happens. My favorite part
about going through Queens week
was doing all the different workshops
and bonding with my roommates. We
had one workshop where you could
break a board with your hand and I
thought to myself “I’m a weakling”
but holy crap-I did it! We also got
to do some “modeling” or a fashion
show twice, once on the Susan Knapp
stage and the Bill Riley stage. Looking
back at how the week went, I am so
thankful that I was able to go through
it and so blessed to meet some amazing women. I’m also so glad the 2016
Iowa State Fair Queen is an amazing
person. Amanda deserves it because
she is a hard working woman and all
around kind and caring. Queens week
was amazing and I would go through
it again in a heartbeat.
New doors welcome students back
Amie Van Patten
Regional Editor
The staff at Keota Community Schools have been working
very hard this summer to get the
building in tip top shape for the
return of students. One of those
improvements is the installation
of new doors to greet people as
they come through the doors.
Farmers Cooperative
Although a fire in July halted the
junior high gym completion, Superintendent Denis Phelps feels as
though the gym will be ready before the basketball season shapes
up. Trees that were dying were
also removed in front of the high
school doors, and the new sign
purchased in early spring adds a
welcoming touch to the school.
Visit Your Friendly Co-op
641-636-3748 or
641-636-3439
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Wednesday, August 24, 2016
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CALENDARS
Goodwin
Church Services
Senior Dining
Wellman
August 25- Beef Goulash, cabbage
slaw, garlic bread, chocolate pie
August 26- Chili soup, Corn bread
with honey, vegetable, jello, cookie
August 29- Salmon Loaf, creamed
potatoes and peas, oranges
August 30- Beef and noodles, peas
and carrots, peanut butter sandwich,
fruit
August 31- Ham Balls, sour cream
mashed potatoes, green beans, bishops pie
Keota Senior Center
Lunch Menu
Submitted by
Milestones Area Agency on Aging
Wednesday, August 24: Loose
meat burger, wheat hamburger bun,
tater rounds, tomato slices, broccoli
cauliflower raisin salad, wheat dinner roll or bread/margarine
Friday, August 26: Meat sauce,
spaghetti noodles, green beans,
spinach salad, sour cream salad
dressing, red banana gelatin, wheat
dinner roll or bread/margarine
Monday, August 29: Tuna noodle casserole, broccoli with cheese
sauce, mixed green lettuce salad,
baked apple, wheat dinner roll or
bread/margarine
Wednesday, August 31: Baked
chicken, scalloped potatoes, Harvard beets, peach strawberry banana medley, wheat dinner roll or
bread/margarine
Keota Community
Schools Menu
Breakfast
(All students have white or chocolate milk and juice choice of apple and
orange)
August 24- Cheese Omelet, WG
toast, orange smiles
August 25- WG Pastry, fresh
mixed fruit
August 26- Yogurt, WG Chocolate
chip muffin, pears
August 29- WG French toast stick,
applesauce
August 30- WG Cinnamon Roll,
mixed fruit
August 31- WG Cereal, String
cheese, apples
Lunch
August 24- Spaghetti and meat
sauce, garden spinach salad, seasoned pea(9-12), french garlic bread,
grapes
August 25- Taco Salad, WG Tortilla chips and salsa, refried beans, cinnamon puff, pineapple tidbits
August 26- Cream Chicken on biscuit, mashed potatoes, green beans,
orange wedges
August 29- Hamburger on bun,
leaf lettuce and tomato, sweet potato
fries, fruit cocktail, rice crispy
August 30- Macaroni and cheese,
meatballs seasoned peas, WW Bread
and jelly, fresh carrots, apple wedges
August 31- Chili, WG Corn Chips,
Cauliflower and cucumbers, cinnamon roll, orange smilies
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Bethel United
Methodist Church
Pastor Nick Needham
319-329-6020
6 miles East of Sigourney
on Highway 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].
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.
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 a.m.
Sunday, August 28 – Liturgist:
Barb Anderegg
Usher: Larry Sanders
Greeters: Joan Horning & Charlotte Brown & Pat & Jay Huber
Candle Lighters: Joan Horning &
Charlotte Brown
Musicians: Jane Edwards & Janie
Westendorf
Grace Family Church
Rev. Dar Eckley, Pastor
23536 Hwy. 78, Box 64, Ollie
Sunday Worship - 10:15 a.m; Sunday school-10:15 a.m.
RocKnowledge Youth Group is
Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.
Holy Trinity
Catholic Parish
Rev. Charles Fladung
Rectory: 641-636-3883
109 N. Lincoln St., Keota
Saturday Night Mass: 5 p.m.
Sunday Mass: 8:30 a.m.
Ollie Baptist Church
Gary Reeves, Pastor
641-667-2841
208 South 3rd St
Worship: 9:30 a.m.
Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.
Thursdays: 9 a.m. Sewing and
Quilting
Prairie View United
Methodist Church
Pastor, Dave Peterson
27131 Highway 78, Ollie
Sun, August 14 9 a.m. Sunday
Worship w/ Communion, followed
by fellowship
Tuesday, August 16 9 a.m. Bible
Study
Sunday, August 21 9 a.m. Sunday
Worship followed by fellowship
Community
MILESTONES
Keota Music
Boosters Birthday
Calendar
August 24-M/M Ray Doud
August 25- Nicole Sullivan,
Mandy Welch, Joy Sanders, M/M
Jacob Altenhofen
August 27- Cheryl Dahlquist,
Charlotte Sieren, M/M BJ Bell
August 28- Wyatt Penrod, Addison Sleezer, Merlin Conrad
August 29- Randy Radloff,
Marjorie Baker, Brett Bell, Cory
Hagen, Ben Shemanski, M/M
Trenton Greiner
August 30- Pat Bell, Colton
Carr, Craig Walters, Grayson
Sprouse
Probiotics, like those found in
yogurt, may improve gastrointestinal health.
Probiotics can
be part of a
nutritious diet
Brandi Sieren and Nathan Hemsley to wed
Kenny and Kathy Sieren, parents of Brandi Sieren of Wellman wish to announce the engagement of their daughter to Nathan Hemsley, son of Ross
and Amy Hemsley of Sigourney, IA. The bride is a 2009 Keota High school
graduate as well as a 2013 UNI graduate and most currently received her
doctorate of physical therapy from Des Moines University. She is employed
by JET Physical Therapy in Washington. The groom is a 2009 Keota High
School graduate as well as a 2013 UNI graduate. He will obtain his Doctorate of Pharmacy in May 2017.
Kids Pull Big Weight in Iowa State Fair Contest
Young Fairgoers pedaled their way
to success in the Pedal Power Pull held
Tuesday at the 2016 Iowa State Fair.
In the Pedal Power Pull, kids attempt to pedal a mini tractor 40 feet
(a “full pull”) pulling a box weighing 80 pounds for 4-year-olds to 260
pounds for 11-year-olds. In the event
of a tie or two full pulls, weight is added and a re-pull is held to determine
the winner. Complete results below:
GIRLS
4-Year-Olds
1) Vanessa Anderson, Kiron, Full
Pull
2) Kellyn Smith, Mason City, 33
feet, 9 inches
3) Lyla Hughey, Oakland, 24 feet,
5 inches
4) Mollie Cary, Melrose, 24 feet, 3
inches
5) Zoe Andrew, Story City, 22 feet,
9 inches
5-Year-Olds
1) Lynde Cole, Riverside, 22 feet, 5
inches
6-Year-Olds
1) Riya Smith, Knoxville, Full Pull
2) Kendra Robinson, Tennant, 26
feet, 1 inch
3) Abby McClaflin, Des Moines, 20
feet, 2 inches
4) Haleigh Hornbuckle, Sully, 17
feet, 10 inches
7-Year-Olds
1) Hannah Hancock, Avoca, 35
feet, 2 inches
2) Colbie Greiner, Washington, 34
feet, 8 inches
3) Jett Lunde, West Des Moines, 27
feet 3 inches
4) Isabella Lamb, Grimes, 24 feet,
9 inches
5) Destiny Poe, Albia, 22 feet, 10
inches
8-Year-Olds
1) Grace TeBackhorst, Cedar Rapids, 35 feet, 4 inches
2) Ella Wasko, Mount Ayr, 34 feet
3) Brooklyn Buck, Tennant, 31 feet,
6 inches
4) Landri Steenhard, Gilbert, Ariz.
30 feet, 5 inches
5) Denna Anderson, Kiren, 28 feet,
6 inches
9-Year-Olds
1) Emma Reck, Spragueville, 34
feet
2) Kinzey Ripperger, Lorimer, 33
feet, 1 inch
3) Tara Hancock, Avoca, 31 feet, 9
inches
4) Evy Streigle, Ames, 23 feet
5) Cyrena Hill, London, Ontario,
Canada, 18 feet, 1 inch
10-Year-Olds
1) Alexis Coruhn, Manning, Full
Pull
2) Grace Pryil, Riverside, 35 feet, 7
inches
11-Year-Olds
1) Sophia Chafa, Greenfield, Full
Pull, Second Pull- 28 feet, 2 inches
2) Kylie Bohrn, Willamburg, Full
3) Quinn Grubbs, Casey, 33 feet, 7
inches
4) Lakyn Lamb, Grimes, 26 feet, 7
inches
BOYS
4-Year-Olds
1) William McWhirter, Washington, 35 feet, 7 inches
2) Masen Fletcher, Fremont, 34
feet, 8 inches
3) Henryk Ford, Ankeny, 32 feet, 4
inches
4) Dakota Poe, Albia, 19 feet 9
inches
5) Eben Bell, Morning Sun, 18 feet,
2 inches
5-Year-Olds
1) Drew Hol, Drakesville, Full Pull
2) Coyer Spear, Algona, 32 feet,
1inch
3) Sam Schaffer, Ankeny, 28 feet, 8
inches
4) Ryland Heitman, Morengo, 26
feet, 9 inches
5) Lincoln Hawk, St. Charles, 24
feet, 4 inches
6-Year-Olds
1) Quinn Anderson, Kiron, Full
Pull, Second Pull- 33 feet
2) Jarret Westhoff, Le Mars, Full
3) Tyler Lukavasky, Washington,
33 feet, 3 inches
4) Lane Parrish, Diagonal, 32 feet,
2 inches
St. Joseph
Rev. David Brownfield
235 11th St. Wellman
Sunday Mass at 8 a.m.
Ss. Joseph and Cabrini
Rev. Robert Striegel
St. Joseph, 1174 Reed St., East Pleasant Plain and St. Frances Xavier
Cabrini, 308 W. Main, Richland
Sunday Mass at 8:30 a.m. at St. Joseph
Sacrament of Penance 8 a.m. Sunday
we become
what we think
5) Ira Hawk, St. Charles, 30 feet, 6
inches
7-Year-Olds
1) Brayden Kuker, West Union, 35
feet, 10 inches
2) Kane Axmear, North English, 35
feet, 2 inches
3) Mason Fruen, Mt. Pleasant, 32
feet 7 inches
4) Collin Weis, North Liberty, 32
feet 3 inches
5) Jesse Holtkamp, Burlington, 27
feet, 7 inches
8-Year-Olds
1) Brock Jones, Shannon City, Full
Pull
2) Daniel Poe, Albia, 36 feet 9 inches
3) Ruger Kincaid, Baxter, 33 feet, 3
inches
4) Caden Greiner, Wshington, 27
feet 4 inches
5) Caden Sessler, Clive, 25 feet, 6
inches
9-Year-Olds
1) Jayden Thompson, Sigourney,
Full Pull
2) Rayce Heitman, Marengo, 31
feet, 2 inches
3) Nolan Fruen, Mount Pleasant,
28 feet, 7 inches
4) Will Wolken Monticello, 25 feet,
Second Pull-28 feet, 2 inches
5) Kaiden Smith, Knoxville, 25
feet, Second Pull- 25 feet
10-Year-Olds
1) Issac Wardlow, Kahaka MO.,
Full Pull
2) Brayden Moeller, Urbandale, 32
feet, 5 inches
3) David Poe, Albia, 31 feet, 6 inches
4) Sterling Spees, Fairfield, 27 feet,
9 inches
5) Cameron Kenney, Knoxville, 22
feet, 2 inches
11-Year-Olds
1) Braxton Kuker, West Union, 25
feet, 7 inches
Probiotics can help people combat gastrointestinal distress. Some
probiotics can help prevent diarrhea
that occurs as a side effect from antibiotics, and they may also be beneficial to those who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome and conditions
that affect the gastrointestinal tract.
Probiotics are living microorganisms found in certain foods, most
notably yogurt and kefir. They
also may be found in products that
are not taken orally, such as skin
creams. Probiotics may be concentrated in dietary supplements well.
According to the National Center
for Complementary and Integrative
Health, probiotics are healthy bacteria that help bodies to function
properly by aiding in the digestion
of food. Probiotics also destroy disease-causing microorganisms.
Researchers have studied probiotics to determine their potential role
in people’s personal health. Preliminary data suggests that probiotics
can be useful in helping with stomach upset from infections and taking antibiotics. Probiotics are also
being examined to determine if they
can be used to combat allergic disorders, such as hay fever or eczema.
Probiotics also may be useful in the
fight against oral health problems
that stem from bacteria, like periodontal disease. Researchers also
are looking into whether probiotics
can be useful in treating the common cold or reducing the severity of
the flu.
The Mayo Clinic says side effects
to probiotics are rare, and many
healthy adults can safely add probiotic-heavy foods or probiotic supplements to their diets. But before
including probiotics in your diet,
speak with your doctor to make sure
there will be no drug interactions or
other adverse side effects.
More research is needed into the
health benefits of probiotics, but
there’s encouraging evidence that
these live microorganisms can do
much to improve personal health
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Keota, Iowa
Pre-Need Funeral &
Cremation Planning Available
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Keota Farmer’s Market
Mondays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
on the Corner of Broadway and Fulton
FINAL FARMER’S MARKET
MONDAY, AUG. 29: Revels Moblie Meatery
Bring your friends and neighbors and join us for some
Fresh Produce, Home-Baked Goods and Crafts.
Richland United
Methodist Church
Tim Schoepf, Pastor
106 W. South St., Richland
Phone: 319-456-2251
Worship Times: Adult Sunday
School, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Service,
10:30 a.m.
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Members of the Siskow family as well as Vergene Schmidt and Sue Mertz stand with the plaque
that will be placed in the room in honor of Margaret
Yard and Garden–
Handling and Caring for Lawns in Fall
Nikayla
A column in
search of a name
Amie Van Patten
From the day my oldest, Nikayla,
was born, her first steps, and her first
day at school- I cannot remember a
day that I was emotional as I find myself tonight- the night before her last
first day of high school. I mean, I am
sure I was- I just don’t remember it.
And not that I am sad, because I am
amazed by the woman she has become and the accomplishments she
has achieved. But I know that once
this year is over, I am going to ship
her off into a much larger world, like
many of you have done in the past
week. I often wonder if I have given
her the life skills she needs and if
she will be successful. Deep down I
already know the answer. But what I
wouldn’t give for just a day of going
back in time to where she was little
and needed me to tuck her in or read
her a nighttime story. I would do a
few things differently, but I would
not want her to turn out any different than she is right now. So as all of
you send your children off to school,
remember to make sure they know
how much you love them and cherish
all of the time you have with them.
Children are a precious gift and even
though they cannot be young forever
- they will always be your baby!
Submitted by:
RICHARD JAURON,
GREG WALLACE
AMES, Iowa – Summer weather still
has Iowa in its grip, but it’s never too
early to think about getting lawns and
landscapes ready for spring. Fall is a
perfect time to prepare lawns for the
upcoming year with seeding, aeration and fertilization. ISU Extension
and Outreach horticulturists can help
answer questions regarding lawns
and making them as beautiful as possible. To have additional questions
answered, contact the ISU Hortline
at 515-294-3108 or hortline@iastate.
edu.
When is the best time to sow grass
seed?
Mid-August to mid-September is
the best time to seed new lawns and
overseed existing lawns in Iowa. A
late summer seeding has several advantages over spring seeding. The
seeds of cool-season grasses germinate quickly in the warm soil of late
summer. The warm days and cool
nights of early fall promote rapid
turfgrass growth. The growing grass
also has less competition from weeds
as few weed seeds germinate in late
summer or fall. When purchasing
grass seed, choose a high quality seed
mix that is best adapted to the site. In
sunny areas, Kentucky bluegrass is
the best choice. Select a seed mix that
contains at least three bluegrass cultivars. Use a mixture containing Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass,
and fine-leaf fescues in partially shaded areas. The fine-leaf fescues (creeping red fescue, hard fescue, chewings
fescue, etc.) are the best grasses for
shady locations.
When is the best time to fertilize
a lawn?
September, late October/early November (after the grass has stopped
growing), and spring are the best
times to fertilize lawns in Iowa. The
number of applications depends on
the desires or expectations of the
homeowner, soil type, cultural practices and other factors. ln September and late October/early November,
fertilize at a rate of 0.75 to 1.0 pound
of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet. In
spring, apply 0.5 to 0.75 pound of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet.
When should I aerate my lawn?
September is an excellent time to
aerate lawns growing in heavy, clay
soils and those subject to heavy foot
traffic. Aeration relieves soil compaction, improves water and nutrient
movement in the soil, and prevents
thatch accumulation. Aerate lawns
with a core aerator. Core aerators
have hollow metal tubes or tines that
remove plugs of soil. Avoid spiketype devices that simply punch holes
(compacting the soil) in the ground.
Remove soil cores that are approximately three-fourths of an inch in diameter and three inches long. For best
results, aerate lawns when the soil is
moist.
Avoid aeration when soils are dry
or wet. The tubes or tines will not be
able to penetrate deeply when the soil
is dry and may get plugged with soil
when the soil is wet. Lawns that are
properly aerated should have 20 to
40 holes per square foot. Since most
core aerators won’t remove the proper number of holes with a single pass,
several passes are often necessary. Understanding and preventing head lice infestations
Many parents recall being tested
for head lice at the beginning of each
school year when they were children.
While those tests might be fresh on
the minds of parents as they prepare
to send their children back to school,
moms and dads may not know much
about head lice and the threat lice
poses to youngsters.
What are head lice?
According to the U.S. Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention,
head lice are parasitic insects that can
be found close to the scalp, most often
on the head, eyebrows and eyelashes.
While head lice don’t spread disease,
they do feed on blood several times
per day.
Who is most susceptible to head
lice?
Head lice are more common in
close, overcrowded living conditions,
which may be one reason why schoolchildren who spend their days in the
relatively close confines of classrooms
tend to be vulnerable to head lice infestations. In fact, the CDC estimates
that as many as 12 million head lice
infestations occur each year in children between the ages of 3 and 11 in
the United States alone. Adults are
not immune to head lice, though they
may be less likely than children to suffer an infestation.
How do head lice spread?
Contrary to popular belief, head
lice cannot hop or fly. Head lice move
by crawling, and they can be spread in
various ways. According to HeadLice.
org, head lice can spread whenever
there is direct contact of the head or
hair with an infested individual. Head
lice also can spread when an infested
person shares personal articles, including hats, pillows, towels, brushes,
hair ties, and helmets, with someone
who is not infested.
What are the symptoms of head
lice infestations?
Schoolchildren are typically tested
for head lice at the beginning of each
school year, and such tests may uncover an infestation before kids even
begin to exhibit any symptoms. But
kids can be infested with head lice,
which can live up to 30 days on a human, at any time of year, so parents
should be on the lookout for the following symptoms of head lice:
• Tickling feeling of something
moving in the hair
• Excessive itching of the scalp,
which may be the result of an allergic
reaction to bites of the head louse
• Difficulty sleeping, as head lice are
most active in the dark
• Head sores that result from
scratching and may lead to infections
caused by bacteria found on the infected person’s skin
How can I reduce my child’s risk
for head lice?
Head lice are easily spread during
the school year because kids spend so
much time in cramped quarters with
their friends and classmates. But parents can encourage their youngsters
to take certain protective measures
that can reduce their risk of being infested with head lice.
• Teach kids to avoid sharing certain
items. Teaching kids to share can be
important in their development as
human beings, but it’s important that
parents teach kids to avoid sharing
combs, brushes, hair ties and other accessories, hats, helmets, coats,
scarves, towels, and earbuds. Head
lice can attach themselves to such
items, making kids vulnerable to infestation when these items are shared.
• Avoid storing clothing in common
areas. Coats, scarves and hats hung in
common areas are vulnerable to head
lice infestation, as lice can crawl from
item to item, spreading infestations
along the way. While the CDC notes
that spreading head lice through inanimate objects is uncommon, it
can occur. Teach youngsters to keep
their clothing in their own lockers at
school, and encourage educators to
make separate hooks available to each
student to reduce the risk of spreading infestations among classmates.
Head lice is most often discussed
at the dawn of a new school year, but
head lice infestations can occur at any
time. Learn more about head lice at
www.HeadLice.org.
In honor of Margaret Siskow:
The dedication of a Keokuk County Hospice room
Amie Van Patten,
Regional Editor
On Sunday, August 21, friends and
families gathered in the lobby of the
Keokuk county Health Center to join
in the celebration and dedication of
the Margaret Siskow Hospice room.
“My mother’s smile could light up a
room and the lives of the people she
was a part of. Her heart and generosity were overwhelming. She was always
concerned about others and wanted to
help; that was her life’s work, serving
others. My mom was a unique and rare
gem impacting so many; we are blessed to her family and friends”, were the
words spoken by Margaret’s daughter
Rebecca in talking with her.
Sue Mertz spoke on behalf of not
only her work with Hospice and Margaret, but on the dear place that Margaret held in her heart and the friendship that they maintained throughout
the last twenty years. Sue spoke of
the many meetings and dinners that
would last for hours and how she had
asked Margaret if a room could be donated in her name to which Margaret
simply told her she would think about
it. Sue said, “ I didn’t want to push the
issue so I would casually bring it up in
conversation towards the end of meetings, and one day she finally told me
she was still thinking about it. One day
my phone rang, and I saw on the caller
i.d. that it was her and she told me that
it was ok to name the room in her honor, but only after she had passed.”
After Margaret’s passing, as Sue was
in the hospital with her husband, she
learned that her daughter Tamara and
Deb Fritz had spoken about a room in
Margaret’s honor as well. With the
help of Sue Mertz, Deb Fritz and Lavonne Bloem as well as Matt Ives, the
Siskow family was able to make a room
in Margaret’s honor a reality.
In April of 1985, Hospice of Keokuk
County was founded, after Margaret
noticed the need for care. Margaret
then began recruiting volunteers with
other members of the community, including Rosemary Adam and Betty
Wade.
In the fall of 1985, the first patient
was admitted. In 1986, Gwendolyn
Luers donated five hundred dollars to
designate Hospice as tax-exempt and a
non-profit. From there a board of directors was formed. The first board of
directors consisted of Margaret Siskow
as President, Betty Wade as Vice-president, JoAnn Michaelson as Secretary,
and Doug Sheetz as treasurer as well as
Rosemary Adam, Rev. Tom Colgrove,
Dr. Puangtong Jutabba, Tim Gerard,
Chris Ridenour, Janice Moore, Marianne Sigafoose and Helen Dumont.
Other committee members were Lynda Krueger, Sheila Horras, Barb Fritch-
en, and Sue Dean.
In 1995, the Keokuk County Hospice
Advisory board partnered with Mahaska Health Partnership to become
Medicare certified. Currently administrative duties are still maintained
through Mahaska Health Partnership
with active Hospice nurses through
Keokuk County. The Keokuk County Hospice Auxiliary maintains the
funds and donates it back to the Keokuk County Hospice Advisory board
as needed.
Hospice is funded through donations
from families as well as four annual
fundraisers. During the Fourth of July,
hospice hosts a P. Buckley Moss print
raffle, a pie contest, and a golf outing.
A “Tree of Memories” is also placed in
the courtyard during the Christmas
season with proceeds going towards
Hospice. All of these funds remain in
Keokuk County to serve patients and
families.
In the room, patients and loved ones
will be able to enjoy a book compiled
with information about Keokuk County Hospice as well as a book of poems
compiled by a dear friend that has put
together a book of Margaret’s poetry
that she bound by hand. When reading these pieces, Margaret’s memory
will shed happiness on all of those who
pass through the doors of the Margaret
Siskow Hospice room.
Sleep right: Ensure a more restful night’s sleep
Adequate sleep is an essential element of a healthy lifestyle. But as beneficial as a good night’s rest is, restful
sleep is proving elusive for millions of
people across the globe.
According to the American Academy
of Sleep Medicine, 10 percent of adults
in the United States have a chronic
insomnia disorder. That translates to
roughly 32 million people in the United States. alone who struggle to fall
asleep or stay asleep at least three times
per week for at least three months.
Sufficient sleep boosts energy levels
and makes it easier to focus and concentrate, while insomnia contributes
to poor memory, disturbs mood and
leads to daytime sleepiness. But insomnia is not just harmful to individuals. The AASM notes that researchers
estimate that insomnia costs an estimated $63 billion in lost work performance each year in the U.S.
Combating insomnia is no small
task, but the following healthy sleep
habits may help men and women overcome their bouts of insomnia and get
more restful sleep.
• Avoid too many beverages before
bedtime. Drinking water or beverages that include caffeine or alcohol too
close to bedtime can interrupt sleep
or make it difficult to fall asleep. Too
much water before going to bed may
lead to nightly bathroom breaks that
interrupt your sleep. Along those same
lines, alcohol consumed too close
to bedtime may make it easy to fall
asleep fast, but you’re likely to wake
up once the effects of the alcohol wear
off, which can be very soon after your
head hits the pillow. In addition, avoid
caffeinated beverages in the late afternoon or evening, as caffeine stimulates
the central nervous system and may
compromise your ability to fall asleep.
Nicotine also serves as a stimulant,
so smokers fighting insomnia should
avoid tobacco products in the hours
before they plan to go to bed.
• Get out of bed if you can’t fall asleep.
The AASM recommends getting out of
bed if you haven’t fallen asleep within
20 minutes of lying down. The longer
you lay in bed without falling asleep,
the more likely you are to dwell on
your sleeping problems. If you need to
get out of bed, spend some quiet time
reading a book in another room before
returning to bed.
• Dim the lights inside your home. Two
to three hours before bedtime, dim the
lights in your home. Dim lighting signals to your brain that it should begin
making melatonin, a hormone that is
closely associated with sleep.
• Eliminate potentially distracting
sounds. A poor sleep environment can
contribute to insomnia, and distract-
ing sounds can make it hard to fall
asleep. Fix distractions such as leaky
faucets and close bedroom windows
if nearby traffic is compromising your
ability to fall asleep at night. If necessary, use a white noise machine that
blocks out distractions but contributes
to a consistent sleep environment.
• Use your bed only for sleep and sex.
Resist the temptation to finish watching a movie, television show or ballgame in bed, using your bed only for
sleep and sex. If you grow accustomed
to working in bed or watching television in bed, you may have trouble falling asleep once you turn the lights
off and close your eyes.
More information about combatting insomnia is available at www.
sleepeducation.org.
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Offering for sale by auction the following Real Estate:
Property A: A well cared for 3 bedroom, 2 full bath, 1120 SF MFD home built in 2001 with
a 28 x 32 detached garage built in 2003. Sits on a 49 x 140 regular lot. Taxes are approximately $886.00 per year. Address is 102 East Willow Street, What Cheer, IA. Brief Legal
Description: ORVILLE’S ADD LOT 7 BLK 5 VIN# FC01303201A&B.
Property B: House built in 1880 that has been used as a woodworking shop. Sitting on a
96 x 140 lot. Taxes are approximately $214.00 per year. Address is 503 North Barnes Street,
What Cheer. Brief Legal Description: ORVILLE’S ADD LOTS 5&6 BLK 5.
TERMS: Both properties sold in as is condition. 20% down day of auction with balance due upon
delivery of deed and abstract at closing. Quit Claim Deed on property B. Taxes to be prorated
to date of possession. Closing and possession on or about October 10, 2016. Properties will be
offered for sale by auction at 12:00 Noon. Viewing of properties prior to auction by appointment.
Please contact Abell Auction & Real Estate at the numbers listed below to make an appointment.
Household Items: (2) coffee pots; Panasonic 1200 watt microwave; toaster; juicer; bread machine; electric mixer; food processor; cookbooks; glassware; washboard; meat clever; kraut cutter; old apple press in very good condition; kitchen stool; sailboats; wood shelf; burgundy recliner;
night stand; lamp; wooden table with leaf and 6 chairs; queen metal frame bed; leather office
chair; desk; shelves; lots of books; games; fall décor; VCR’s and cassette tapes; RCA CD player
with 5-disc changer; First Act acoustic guitar in box; Celestron telescope with stand; Bissell vacuum; Schwinn electric scooter; sewing machine; Charbroil gas grill; Sentry safe; old record player;
antique telephones; old wall phone; claw foot wooden plant stand; (2) antique wood rockers.
Woodworking: Marlin fiddle maker; painting supplies; Craftsman bench type belt and disc
sander; Project Master 16” scroll saw; Craftsman 16” scroll saw; jointer; wood working folding
table; old levels; Craftsman roller; Ryobi drum sander; Craftsman table saw; wood lathe; lathe
tools; work bench stool; aluminum folding saw horses; wooden kitchen cabinet; Ryobi 10” surface planer; jigsaw; Black & Decker hand belt sander; Bushnell laser level; Roto Zip by Bausch;
Black & Decker router; wood chisels; punches; pry bars; files; hand planer; bins; dust collector;
Skil 570 router table with router; Holmes heater; replacement sanding belts; image projector;
Soni Crafter by Rockwell; Dewalt biscuit cutter; Semco air gun nailer/stapler; Porter Cable
Roto Zip; batteries; several nails and screws; several wood working books; several wood clamps
in misc. lengths; several pipe clamps; Stanley air nailer; Skil 10” motorized band saw; Wagner
Paint crew; Delta band saw; several C clamps; Atlas router; Ryobi oscillating spindle sander;
several lathe tools; dremel tool; soldering guns; measuring tools; Ryobi disc and belt sander;
folding aluminum saw horses; small wood lathe; JET dust collector; drafting table; Hawk Precision scroll saw; Rockler routing table and router; Ace 10” bench table saw; Black & Decker
cut off saw; Performax 12 ½” thickness planer; (2) Porta Cable hand routers; Black & Decker
skill saw; Black & Decker hand router; Black & Decker jig saw; Craftsman skill saw; Craftsman
jig saw; Makita model 3901 plate jointer; misc. wood; antique wood working tools; light stand.
Shop Tools: safety googles; tool boxes; grease guns; creeper; UST 3500 watt generator; UST 5500
watt generator; shop vac; space heater; 40-piece tap and dye set; nut drivers; tin snips; vise grips
and pliers; screwdrivers; nut drivers; hammers; rivet guns; small ¼” drive socket sets; drills; jigsaw; ½” drive socket set; box end wrenches; misc. tools; Makita right angle grinder; Dremmel
7700 multi-pro cordless tool; Clarke HD plus tool chest; hammers; crescent wrenches; wire
brushes; several drill bits; large crow bars; (2) 5-ton floor jacks; 2-ton jack stands; Ryobi 8” bench
grinder; bench top drill press; Colelman Powermate Magna Force 25-gallon air compressor;
Black & Decker portable drill; Worx saws all; Makita portable right angle grinder; electrical
wire ends; bench vise; electrical supplies; Craftsman 15 ½” drill press; Craftsman tool chest; pipe
wrenches; vise grips; rivet guns; hole saws; welding helmets; Craftsman 1/3 HP bench grinder;
old welder; Aluminum 24 ft. extension ladder; shop lights; Craftsman 7” right angle grinder;
DeWalt 4 ½” right angle grinder; (2) old heavy house jacks; several extension cords.
Lawn & Garden: JD L111 automatic riding lawn mower with 42-inch deck; Dynamark
20-inch push mower; Craftsman 27-inch 8.0 HP snow blower; aluminum folding ramps;
chainsaw; rake, garden hoe; spade; garden hose and reel; yard hand sprayer; Poulan P1500
gas weed eater; Yardstick weed eater, rechargeable; Huskee small lawn trailer.
Auctioneer’s Note: This is a very nice, clean collection of woodworking and shop tools/
equipment that are in very good condition. The auction will start at 10:00 a.m. with the
real estate being sold at approximately 12:00 Noon.
Terms: Cash or good check with I.D. Positive I.D. required to receive a bid number. Not
responsible for accidents or in case of theft. Announcements day of sale take precedence
over all printed material. List subject to change.
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work in the event of an emergency and be willing to comply
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law and county policy.
A job description and applications can be obtained from
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Official Proceedings of the Keota School District Board of Education
Keota School District
Board of Education Meeting
Keota Elementary School Media Center
Keota, IA 52248
August 11, 2016 6:30 P.M.
President Billie Kindred called the meeting to
order.
Board members present: Scott Flynn, Billie
Kindred, Pat Hammen, Jim Tinnes, Aaron Sieren
Board members absent: None
Also present: Dennis Phelps, Cherie Westendorf, Nathan Carlson, Josh Smith
Scott Flynn moved to adopt the agenda as
written. Seconded by Pat Hammen. Motion
carried 4-0.
New Board Member – Oath of Office
Board Secretary Westendorf administered
the Oath of Office to new board member, Aaron
Sieren.
Public Forum
No one spoke.
Consent Items
Jim Tinnes moved to approve the following
consent items.
Minutes
The minutes of the July 7, 2016 meeting
Finance Report
Business Manager Westendorf submitted a
current financial report of the district.
Payment of Bills
The bills as listed for August 11, 2016 and
prepaid bills;
Open Enrollment
Seth and Kami Walden requests for their
child, Lance, to attend Sigourney CSD for the
2016-2017 school year, from the Keota district.
Jennifer Clarahan requests for her child,
Carley, to attend Pekin CSD for the 2016-2017
school year, from the Keota district.
Personnel
The resignation of Andrea Bennett, Elementary Associate, effective at the end of the 20152016 school year.
The resignation of Leon Greiner, Bus Driver,
effective at the end of the 2015-2016 school
year.
The resignation of Molly Sprouse, Assistant
Varsity Volleyball coach, effective immediately.
A contract was offered to Barbara Wildboer,
Bus Driver, for the 2016-2017 school year at a
salary of $68.00 per daily bus route.
A contract was offered to Sky Hahn, Assistant
Varsity Volleyball coach, for the 2016-2017 season at a salary of $2,270.88.
Fundraising Requests
None at this time.
The consent items were seconded by Pat
Hammen. Motion carried 5-0.
Student Learning
Work Permit Authorization
President Bill Kindred spoke with Jenny Tobin and she will be able to make other arrangements for transportation to the dance team
practices.
Approval of Hiring of Elementary
Principal/Curriculum Director
Superintendent Phelps explained the hiring
of the Elementary Principal/Curriculum Director.
He thanked everyone who was involved in the
interview process.
Pat Hammen moved to approve the hiring of
Josh Smith for the Elementary Principal/Curriculum Director position at a salary of $65,000.00
for the 2016-2017 school year. Seconded by
Scott Flynn. Motion carried 5-0.
FFA Out of State Field Trips
FFA advisor Alyssa Amelon asked for permission to take the FFA Meats Judging team out of
state to Illinois to view cattle and hog carcasses
for practice for the team. These trips would occur in August and September.
Scott Flynn moved to approve the Out of
State Field trips for the FFA Meats Judging
team. Seconded by Jim Tinnes. Motion carried
5-0.
Long/Short Term Planning
1st Reading of School Board Policy:
Code No. 210.10
Superintendent Phelps explained the proposed changes to the Tentative Agenda Board
Policy, No. 210.10. to the board. The board discussed the changes and agreed to a format to
be voted upon at the next board meeting.
Update on Fire Damage to JH Gym
Jerry Sheetz updated the board on the progress of the JH gym. The ceiling tiles in the hallways and classrooms will be installed the week
of August 15th. The entire roof of the JH gym
will need to be replaced. October is a tentative
completion date.
Finance
Midwest Alarm Services Basic Agreement
Pat Hammen moved to approve the agreement between Midwest Alarm Services and
Keota CSD. Seconded by Scott Flynn. Motion
carried 5-0.
Name Bank Depositories
Scott Flynn read the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NAMING DEPOSITORIES
Resolution No. 081116
A copy of this resolution must be on file
with the Treasurer of State. Submit two copies: upon approval, one will be returned. The
maximum deposit approved for each institution
may not be increased without further approval
of the Treasurer of State pursuant to Iowa Code
§453.3 1983) as amended by the 1984 Iowa
Acts, S.F. 2220, §7.
RESOLVED, that the Keota Community
School District of Keota, Iowa in Keokuk County, Iowa approves the following list of financial
institutions to be depositories of the Keota
Community School District, all funds in conformance with all applicable provisions of Iowa
Code Chapters 452 and 453 (1983) as amended by 1984 Iowa Acts. S.F. 2220. The Business
Manager and/or Board Secretary are hereby
authorized to deposit the Keota School District
funds in amounts not exceed the maximum approved for each respective financial institution
as set out below.
Maximum
Location
Maximum
balance
of
balance effect
in effect
Depository Home
under prior under this
Name
Office
resolution resolution
Bankers Trust Co. N.A.
(ISJIT), Des Moines $5,000,000 $5,000,000
Libertyville Savings
Bank, Fairfield
$5,000,000 $5,000,000
CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that the
foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution of the Keota Community School District,
adopted at a meeting of said public body, duly
called and held on the 11th day of August 2016,
a quorum being present, as said resolution remains of record in the minutes of said meeting,
and is now in full force and effect.
Seconded by Pat Hammen. Roll Call Vote:
Sieren – Aye; Flynn – Aye; Hammen – Aye; Kindred – Aye; Tinnes – Aye
Resolution passed.
Administrative Reports
Secondary Principal Nathan Carlson thanked
the custodians, Brian, Vickie and Jade for all
their hard work this summer. He also thanked
Mike Williams for his hospitality with the new
Spanish teacher and her husband that are here
from Spain. He reported that there are several
Keota FFA members showing at the Iowa State
Fair and FFA advisor Alyssa Amelon is the Superintendent of the Horse Department at the
Iowa State Fair.
Elementary Principal Josh Smith thanked the
board for the opportunity to work at Keota. He
reported that there will be a Back To School
night on August 23rd from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Superintendent Phelps reported that he attended the SAI conference on August 3rd and
4th. He also reported about the agenda for the
Professional Development days before school
starts. He also thanked the custodians for their
hard work on making the school look great for
the first day of school!
Board Development and Inservice Activities
Update Board On Current Assignments
Superintendent Phelps thanked Sandra
Redlinger, for transferring from the elementary
4th grade position to the High School Special
Education open position.
Update Board On Elementary
Class Size Numbers
Elementary Principal Josh Smith updated the
board on the elementary class sizes.
Announcements and Suggestions
for Next Agenda
The new staff will be present at the next
board meeting to meet the board.
The next School Board Meeting will be held
on Thursday, September 8, 2016 in the Elementary Media Center at 6:30 p.m.
The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Board President
Board Secretary
Keota Community School
Vendor Totals Report by Fund
OPERATING FUND
Vendor Name-Description
Total
AAA Mechanical Contractors, In
-Repair Services/Maintenance
994.12
Ace-N-More-Ag Instructional Supplies
16.98
Airgas USA-HS Shop Supplies
73.95
Alliant Energy Company-Electricity
8,417.26
Apple Computer, Inc.
-Instructional Supplies
69.00
ASCD-Membership Fee
163.77
Blick Art Materials-Art Supplies
1,150.88
Carlson, Nathan
-Reimb. For HS Supplies
271.84
Carson-Dellosa Publ. Company
-Instructional
18.94
Center Point Energy Services, Retail,
LLC-Natural Gas
272.33
City Of Keota-Water And Sewage
158.96
Companion Corporation
-Software Renewal Fees
799.00
Cox Sanitation & Recycling, In
-Garbage Collection
240.00
Custom Impressions-Supplies
29.45
D & R Pest Control-Pest Control
(Formerly General Pest Con)
40.00
Discount School Supply
-Elem Instructional Supplies
36.49
Farmers Cooperative Association
-Fuel/Supplies
1,974.59
Follett School Solutions-Textbooks
1,818.30
Frederick Brothers Tree Service
-Trees Removed
250.00
GE Moneybank/Amazon
1,509.33
Grant Wood AEA-Powerschool Fees
350.00
Great Prairie AEA
-Professional Dev Fees
315.00
Hart, Colleen-Instructional Supplies
61.94
Holland, Michael, Raiber & Sittig PLC
-Legal Fees
44.00
Houghton Mifflin Company-Textbooks 497.86
Idea Paint, Inc.
-HS Instructional Supplies
540.00
Impact7g-Asbestos Surveillance
700.00
Iowa School Finance Information
Services-Background Checks
84.00
Iowa Telecom, Windstream-Telephone 362.55
Journeyed.Com-Software
808.50
Lyle, Kristine-Supplies
26.50
Malley Floor Covering, William Malley
-Repairs
250.00
Marco, Inc.-Office Meter Reads
/Office Supplies
2,741.36
McClenahan, Craig-Composing
For Vocal Music Program
1,000.00
McClenahan, Jennifer-Supply Reimb. 162.41
Menard, Inc.-Supplies
24.98
Mid-America Publishing Corporation
-Advertising
240.55
Mid-Prairie Community Sch. Dis
-Sped Tuition
25,614.90
National FFA Organization
-National Convention Fees
444.90
Paper Corporation, The-Copier Paper
3,206.13
Pearson Education
273.59
Pitney Bowes-Rental
229.50
Premier Agendas, Inc.
-Student Planners
1,213.10
Quill Corporation-Office Supplies
325.37
Ray-Man, Inc.-Supplies
11.88
Really Good Stuff-Instructional
227.77
Really Great Reading Company, LLC
75.60
-Elem Instructional Supplies
Renaissance Learning, Inc.
2,087.00
-Support Services
School Administrators Of Iowa
175.00
-HS Principal Membership Fee
School Nurse Supply, Inc.-Supplies
211.55
School Specialty Inc.
3,576.59
Schumacher Elevator Company
183.39
-Repairs/Maintenance
Seis Health Care Plan
30,632.10
-Health Insurance
Sigourney Community Schools-Sped
24,946.58
Tutiion And Share Agreement
Staples-Supplies
19.79
Strobel’s, Inc.
502.00
-Bus Maintience/Inspections
Summit Companies
607.25
-Fire Extinguishers/Services
Timberline Billing Service LLC
2.66
-Medicaid Billing Services
Tools4reading-Instructional Supplies
55.00
Truevalue Commercial Supply
775.22
-Custodial Supplies
U.S. Postal Service
1,000.00
(Postage-By-Phone)-Postage
University Of Iowa Health Care
(171.00)
-Bus Driver Physical
Washington Community School
69,458.86
District-Sped Tuition
Washington Evening Journal
85.25
-Subscription
West Music Company-Band Supplies 755.17
Westendorf, Cherie-Mileage
91.56
Vendors Listed: 66 Total:
193,131.55
STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND
Amelon, Alyssa-Reimb For FFA
136.27
Travel/FFA Supplies
Big Dog Publishing-Drama Supplies
21.85
Caldwell, Kevin-Official
110.00
Edwards, Jane-Reimb For Supplies 1,297.87
Eldridge Plays And Musicals
-Supplies/Royalties
11.90
Keokuk Co. Expo-Supplies
408.80
Keota Eagle Foods-Supplies
309.57
Keota Meat Processing-Supplies
1,877.61
Lyle, Kristine-Supplies
92.92
McClenahan, Jennifer-Supply Reimb.
70.74
McClenahan, Tanner
1,051.07
-Reimb For Baseball Supplies
Neff Company, The-Sports Letters/Bars
262.10
Pioneer Drama Service, Inc.
-Supplies/Royalties
211.75
Shemanski, David-Athletic Official
110.00
Tina Schmitt/ Schmitty’s-Supplies
187.10
6,159.55
LOCAL OPTION SALES
AND SERVICES TAX FUND
AAA Mechanical Contractors, In
17,473.03
-Repair Services/Maintenance
Apple Computer, Inc.
2,395.00
Infrastructure Technology
-Technology Services/Computers 28,223.76
Solutions-Hardware
Ross Chemical Systems, Inc.-Repairs
1,304.22
SupplyWorks
929.72
-Kitchen/Custodial Supplies
50,325.73
PHYSICAL PLANT & EQUIPMENT
Infrastructure Technology Solutions
-Technology Services/
3,500.00
Computers Hardware
3,500.00
SCHOOL NUTRITION
Bernard Food Industries Inc.
665.28
-Food/Supplies
Rev Trak-Fees For Online
4.00
Payment System
Ross Chemical Systems, Inc.-Repairs 177.56
Seis Health Care Plan
3,107.89
-Health Insurance
Summit Companies
125.00
-Fire Extinguishers/Services
4,079.73
KE 34-1
Official Proceedings of the City of Keota - August 15, 2016
CITY OF KEOTA
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
AUGUST 15, 2016
The Keota City Council met on August 15,
2016, at city hall. The meeting was called to
order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Anthony Cansler.
Council members answering roll call were
Davis, Hill and Conrad. City employees present
were Slaubaugh, and Osweiler. Council members Greiner and Westendorf were unable to attend. Officer Conrad was unable to attend due
to being at a conference. Dan Flynn; Marilyn
Luers, Museum Board Member; Erin McGuire,
Visioning Committee; Mary Pat Redlinger; and
Amie Van Patten, The Keota Eagle; were also
in attendance.
Motion was made by Davis to approve the
agenda, Hill seconded the motion. Motion
passed with a unanimous vote.
Motion was made by Conrad, seconded by
Hill to approve the minutes from the previous
meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Erin McGuire, Visioning Committee, addressed the council about the second annual
glow run that will take place on October 15th.
The route is still being worked on but will start
and end at Holy Trinity Parish Center. Registration will begin at 5 p.m. and the event will start
at 6:30. There will be a chili supper afterwards
and all proceeds will go towards the trailhead.
She will come back to a council meeting with
the final plans once they have been established. Motion was made by Conrad to approve
the glow run and closing of any streets if needed, Davis seconded the motion. Motion passed
with a unanimous vote.
Kevin Slaubaugh presented the following report for the public works department. There are
three active meters that need to be installed.
He will talk with these residents to get this
task accomplished. He spoke with the abutting
property owner about replacing there section of
the sidewalk, but they declined to their section
when city does theirs this fall. The plans are still
being worked on how to handle doing the fire
stations part of the concrete work. He will try to
talk with Ryan Sieren or another board member to find a resolution. The pool is drained,
the portable steps are broke but he will try to
fix them this winter. Frederick would like to use
his bucket truck to finish painting the light poles.
The council would pay for any fuel that is used
for this project; motion was made by Conrad to
approve the use of Frederick Brother Tree Service bucket truck, Hill seconded the motion. Motion passed with a unanimous vote. Motion was
made by Conrad to approve the public works
department report, Hill seconded the motion.
Motion passed with a unanimous vote.
Officer Conrad submitted the following written report for the police department. He issued
three citations: two failure to obey stop sign/alternative enforcement and one speeding/alternative enforcement. He had fifteen complaints/
service calls: burglary, controlled substance,
other criminal violations, three suspicion, traffic accident, three assist/service, civil dispute,
misc. investigations, misc. complaints and two
traffic violations. Motion was made by Hill,
seconded by Conrad to approve the police department’s written report. Motion carried unanimously.
Mary Pat Redlinger, pool manager, attended
the meeting to give an end of year report. The
season went well, there were some issues with
the employees doing all the daily tasks, obeying the cell phone policy and staying on their
stands. The council will revise the city code to
make the standards for the number of guards
to be out per number of patrons stricter than
the state code for next year. She presented a
list of items that need to be replaced for next
year and recommended that a larger freezer be
purchased. The pest control company recommended that screens be put over the windows
on the inside and strips be put at the bottom
of the doors to help prevent mice from entering the facility. The council ask that Frederick
and Slaubaugh do these tasks before winter.
Mayor Cansler will get with them about helping
with the screen for the windows. There were
3338 people that used the pool for either regular swim, lessons, lap swim or water aerobics
this year. The council thanked her for the great
job she did on the managing the pool this year.
They encourage all employees to come back
next year. The council will have Slaubaugh look
into the cost of a liner for the pool along with any
other equipment needed for this project.
Osweiler did the first reading of 253: An Ordinance Amending Provisions to Title III, Chapter
8: Peddlers, Solicitors & Transient Merchants.
Motion was made by Davis to waive the second
and third reading, Conrad seconded the motion.
Motion passed with a unanimous vote. Motion
was made by Davis to approve Ordinance 253,
Conrad seconded the motion. A roll call vote
was taken: “Ayes”-Hill, Davis & Conrad; “Nays”None; “Absent”-Greiner and Westendorf. Motion passed with a majority vote.
Osweiler did the first reading of 256: An Ordinance Amending Provisions Pertaining to the
Museum Boar of Trustees. Motion was made
by Davis to waive the second and third reading,
Conrad seconded the motion. Motion passed
with a unanimous vote. Motion was made by
Davis to approve Ordinance 256, Conrad seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken:
“Ayes”-Hill, Davis & Conrad; “Nays”-None; “Absent”-Greiner and Westendorf. Motion passed
with a majority vote.
Motion was made by Davis to approve Resolution 2016-19: A Resolution Appointing the
Following Named Person(s) as a Member(s) of
the Museum Board, Conrad seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: “Ayes”-Hill, Davis & Conrad; “Nays”-None; “Absent”-Greiner
and Westendorf. Motion passed with a majority
vote.
revised facility plan pending DNR approval of
the redesign for the sewer plan upgrade, Hill
seconded the motion. Motion passed with a
unanimous vote.
2015/2016 Annual Financial Report, Hill seconded the motion. Motion passed with a unanimous vote.
Osweiler inquired about the fall grant cycles
for the WCRF and KCCEF. The council ask that
a grant be drafted for a new pool liner for both
organizations.
July Financial Report presented [see in box],
Conrad seconded the motion. Motion passed
with a unanimous vote.
payment of bills listed below, Hill seconded the
motion. Motion passed with a unanimous vote.
The council ask that the curbs be painted
next spring and a hand rail be installed in front
of 218 East Broadway Avenue. Slaubaugh is to
start working on getting quotes for revitalizing
the front of city hall. The council would like Officer Conrad to address the junk/rubbish issue
at 111 North Hamilton and give an update on
an old alternative enforcement ticket when he
is back from his conference. Windstream ask
for an easement to move their aerial cables to
underground due to clearance issues. Osweiler
was told to ask what the city would get if they
approved this easement and for a copy of the
easement for the city attorney to review.
Motion was made by Hill seconded by Conrad to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 8:53 P.M. The next regular scheduled council meeting will be on September 6, 2016, in city hall at 7 p.m.
MAYOR ANTHONY CANSLER
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK NIKI OSWEILER
CITY OF KEOTA
AUGUST 15, 2016 COUNCIL MEETING
FOR PERIOD
AUGUST 1, 2016 -AUGUST 15, 2016
PAYEE
COMMENT
AMOUNT
Ackerman-Axume, Thedieanna-Payroll $529.86
Baughman, Melinda-Payroll
$77.75
Byers, Nancy-Payroll
$234.45
Conrad, Douglas L.-Payroll
$1,877.04
Dalton, Bergen C.-Payroll
$204.21
Fund
Beginning Balance
Library Cd 1
38588.28
Library Cd 2
30358.4
Sewer Cd
142327.72
Sewer Veh Cd
19759.75
Water Cd
66475.08
Water Veh Cd
412.16
Dare
423.1
Police Forfeiture
772.49
Gen Fd Inv
1429.43
Gen Fd Libr Inv
4911.99
Lib Building
1287.21
Lib Memorials
301.23
Perpetual Care Fund
5614.56
Police Vehicle Inv
7738.23
Park & Cem Veh
6493.81
City Hall Bldg Rpr
14957.18
Civil Defense Fu
3131.07
Tennis Court Park
179.78
Wilson Memorial Lib
17330.95
T&A Meter Inv
20346.83
Sidewalk Savings
4826.08
Wtr Veh Savings
9835.52
Wtr Twr Main Savings
2003.78
Sewer Veh Savings
5009.42
Snow Equipment Savings
0
Checking
329220.90
General
Trans. In
Trans. Out
Dare
Trans. In
Road Use
Trans. In
Employee Benefits
Capital Improv Reser
Library
Trans. In
Library Museum
Water
Trans. In
Trans. Out
Cp. Wtr. Trtmnt. Plant
Trans. In
Cp. Wtr. Tower
Trans. In
Cp. Wtr. Main Davis St
Trans. In
Cp. Wtr Main Broad/Davis
Utility Deposits
Trans. In
Trans. Out
Sewer
Trans. In
Sewer Ext-Broadway
Trans. In
Sewer Plant Upgrade
Trans. In
TOTAL
TOTAL T.I.
Frederick, Craig-Payroll
Hammes, Tomisha-Payroll
Lisk, Victoria M.-Payroll
Mchugh, Grace M.-Payroll
Osweiler, Nicole-Payroll
Redlinger, Mary P-Payroll
Slaubaugh, Kevin L.-Payroll
Sprouse, Addison, T.-Payroll
Sprouse, Raigan, P.-Payroll
Swanson, Kaylin-Payroll
White, Alyssa-Payroll
Action Services Inc.-Porta Potty At Park
Aflac-Conrad And Frederick Insurance
All American Pest Control
-Pool Pest Control
Alliant Energy-July Electric And Gas
County Line Mart, Llc
-Fuel For Police, Swr And Roads
Cynthia Detweiler-Utl. Dep Refund
Dakota Hammen
-Pool Punch Card Refund
Farmers Co-Op Assn
-Fuel For July And Postage For
Farmers Supply Sales, Inc
-Skid Loader Oil
Genus
-July Kewash Trail Head Design
H & M Farm & Home Supply
-Sprayer Pump
Hawkeye Electric Motors-Pump Motor
$1,212.49
$810.28
$452.73
$158.59
$1,096.69
$185.98
$1,280.12
$78.67
$275.33
$173.16
$268.16
$95.00
$337.54
$35.00
$6,467.71
$218.51
$143.82
$3.50
$301.04
$78.77
$1,920.00
$119.99
$262.00
Receipts
Expenditures
0.18
0.63
0.16
0.72
4650.23
3000.99
1001.96
0.4
0.02
2.21
2.59
94002.82
29038.65
2000
159371.23
35919.17
End Balance
38588.28
30358.4
142327.72
19759.75
66475.08
412.16
423.1
772.49
1429.61
4912.62
1287.37
301.23
5615.28
12388.46
9494.8
15959.14
3131.47
179.8
17333.16
20349.42
4826.08
9835.52
2003.78
5009.42
0
263852.49
2700
0
0
700
11890.35
44835.41
636.12
154.32
367.91
6242.76
13947
4189.72
0
37056.01
0
22075.03
0
0
0
0
0
0
24509
2402.59
16257.56
503.73
14165.16
8603.7
0
0
0
0
122920.11
2700
155274.08
TOTAL T.O.
Sheriff’s Report
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 Sunday, August 7, the Keokuk
County Sheriff’s Office arrested Michael Eric Gainer Jr, 36, Richland,
for Domestic Assault.
On Wednesday, August 10, the
Keokuk County Sheriff’s Office arrested Beau Garrett Jones, 28, Ottumwa, on a warrant for failure to
appear.
On Friday, August 12, the Keokuk
County Sheriff’s Office arrested
Ashton Carol Benson, 26, Fremont,
for driving while barred.
On Monday, August 15, the Keokuk County Sheriff’s Office arrested Victoria Lynn Simms, Delta, on a
numerous warrants.
On Friday, August 19, the Keokuk
County Sheriff’s Office arrested
Christina Marie Smith-Jarvis, 23,
Ottumwa, on a warrant for failure
to appear.
No Citations were submitted
On Saturday, August 6, Daniel R
Glick of Cincinnati was cited for Excessive Speed (Auto).
On Saturday, August 6, Sean Leo
Ballard of Chariton was cited for Excessive Speed (Auto).
On Saturday, August 6, Nathanial
Ray Rouze of Ottumwa was cited for
Excessive Speed (Auto).
On Saturday, August 6, Scott Eugene Campbell of What Cheer was
cited for No Seat Belt.
On Sunday, August 7, Tiffany
Ryan Huffaker of Marshallton was
cited for Driving Under Suspension.
On Monday, August 8, Anthony
Gene Williams of Harper was cited
for Excessive Speed (Auto).
On Tuesday, August 9, John Robert Blos Yoder was cited for Exces-
sive Speed (Auto).
On Wednesday, August 10, Brandi Williams was cited for Following
Too Closely.
On Thursday, August 11, Valentin
Morales-Hernandes of Ottumwa
was cited for No Insurance and Failure To Have a Valid License.
On Friday, August 12, Ashton
Carol Benson of Hedrick was cited
for Improper Use Registration.
On Saturday, August 13, Lyndon
Jay Miller of Brashear was cited for
On Saturday, August 13, Ethan
Zachary Mauck of Ozark was cited
On Tuesday, August 16, Sydney
Taylor Hagge was cited for Excessive
Speed (Auto).
On Wednesday, August 17, Madonna Sue Swartzentruber was cited
On Wednesday, August 17, Clint
James Little was cited for ATV/Bicycle Flag Required and Driving Under Suspension.
On Wednesday, August 18, Bobby
Lee Price of Sigourmey was cited for
Driving Under Suspension.
On Wednesday, August 18, Alexia
L Beesley of Reedsburg was cited for
On Wednesday, August 18, Michael Shane Campbell of Rose Hill
was cited for Driving Under Suspension.
On Wednesday, August 18, Collin
Ray Cooksey of Hedrick was cited
for Improper Rear Lamps.
On Wednesday, August 18, Debra
Sue Chesshir of Brighton was cited
for Improper Use Regist.
On Thursday, August 19, Krystin
R Stockland of Reedsburg was cited
On Thursday, August 19, Kevin
Michael Waggoner of Donnellson
was cited for Excessive Speed (Auto).
On Thursday, August 19, Autum
Marie Barthelman of Sigourney was
cited for Operating Without Registration.
Keota Community School-Salaries
Keota Community School
Combined Earnings Report
without Benefits
Salaries 07/01/2015-06/30/2016
Employee Name .................... Earnings Amount
Altenhofen, Laurie .............................10,752.66
Altenhofen, Vickie ..............................28,521.81
Amelon, Alyssa ..................................37,603.68
Anderson, Amanda ..............................3,951.71
Baker, Connie ....................................12,657.59
Bell, Jennifer ...........................................438.64
Benedict, Juanita .................................1,815.00
Bennett, Andrea ...................................9,674.28
Bennett, Gina.....................................15,472.59
Bouska, David ........................................500.00
Bowen, Jeffery .....................................8,447.50
Boyd, Hannah ....................................28,000.00
Bries, Rachael ...................................32,000.00
Carlson, Nathan.................................75,000.00
Cave, Brandi ........................................4,039.93
Cave, Erica ........................................10,590.58
Cave, Mary Beth ................................17,143.97
Chalupa, Anne .....................................2,640.00
Conrad, Angela ..................................31,497.87
Draisey, Kimberly...............................50,878.50
Edwards, Jane ...................................64,549.42
Fagen, Mary ......................................12,305.92
Flynn, Rosemary ...............................13,535.18
Galindo, Megan .................................10,863.55
Garman, Carrie ....................................8,580.00
Greiner, Erica.....................................26,184.88
Greiner, Evelyn ..................................12,713.25
Greiner, Leon .....................................12,024.36
Greiner, Patricia ...................................4,250.01
Gretter, Naomi ........................................110.00
Hahn, Sky ............................................5,016.70
Hammes, Tracy ......................................380.63
Hart, Colleen......................................50,015.50
Hayes, Leah ......................................11,408.97
Hemsley, Amy ....................................11,776.47
Hemsley, Ross........................................770.00
Hill, Rodney .......................................64,211.57
Hobbs, Jennifer .................................47,988.16
Horning, Lisa .....................................30,000.00
Ingersoll, Bonnie ................................49,585.98
Kaplan, Kaitlyn...................................30,060.00
Klein, Andria ........................................5,225.00
Klein, Steven .......................................2,420.00
Ladehoff, Terri ....................................52,556.06
Langr, Mary..........................................3,630.00
Linder, Shirley ....................................19,792.94
Lyle, Larry ............................................6,181.07
Lyle, Sarah ........................................47,909.50
Lyle, Zachary .......................................1,581.13
McBride, Bethann ..............................69,874.49
McClenahan, Jennifer........................56,485.40
McClenahan, Tanner .........................12,893.17
McClure, Dwain ...................................1,870.00
McDonald, Susan ................................5,107.50
McNurlen, R............................................890.30
Miller, Jannea ....................................39,359.50
Miller, Lakin.............................................764.89
Miller, Mary ........................................52,641.25
Moeller, Jamie .....................................1,248.33
Morris, Rebecca .....................................770.00
Myers, Hannah ..................................11,742.81
Nederhoff, Jeffrey ..............................44,964.50
Netten, Rebecca ................................12,639.88
Peiffer, Jay ...........................................3,505.00
Recher, Tracy ....................................39,721.87
Redlinger, Jade....................................3,040.50
Redlinger, Mary Pat ...........................19,594.63
Redlinger, Sandra ..............................26,679.95
Robertson, Nancy ................................8,580.00
Schmitt, Tina ........................................2,485.00
Sheetz, Madison .....................................130.50
Shemanski, Caralee ..........................14,683.49
Shifflett, Brian ....................................25,419.28
Smit, Kathy ........................................50,688.50
Snakenberg, Angela ............................3,650.96
Snakenberg, Schuyler .......................41,208.50
Sprouse, Jeff .......................................4,307.96
Sprouse, Molly ...................................46,796.50
Stout, Daniel ......................................62,561.04
Striegel, Andrea .................................26,425.85
Swanson, Jennifer .............................45,823.50
Tandy, Alexie........................................4,002.86
Utterback, Gidget...............................30,000.00
Westendorf, Cherie............................44,955.00
Williams, Michael .................................8,190.00
Wolf, Lorraine ....................................51,460.79
Woltering, Celeste ...............................9,360.00
Woltering, Lisa ...................................11,785.42
Woltering, Logan ....................................899.25
Woltering, Tom ...................................30,817.59
Wright, Crystial ..................................25,334.66
Employees: 91 Total: ....................1,940,613.18
Employees: 91 Grand Total: .........1,940,613.18
KE 34-1
2700
$33.93
Jade Tusing-Utl. Dep Refund
Jenni Swanson
$233.85
-Lifeguard Class And 2 Suits
Jude Brown
$2.00
-Refund For Pool Punch Card
Keota Eagle Foods
$165.20
-Pool, City Hall And Police Sup
Merlyn Detweiler
$15.00
-Sharpening Blades Mower
Ray-Man-Threaded Pipe Wtr
$20.00
River Products Company
$1,133.05
-Rock For Sidewalks
Shelby Tarrence
$5.50
State Hygienic Lab
$887.00
-July Wtr And Swr Testing
Taylor & Grant Garman
$2.50
Tucker Mcdonald
$4.50
Us Cellular-Cell Phones For All Dept $197.74
Verizon-Police Dept Hot Spot
$40.05
Washington County Health Dept.
$243.00
-2016 Pool Inspection
Windstream
$238.93
-July Phone & Fax For All Dept
Efpt-Auto W/Draw
-1st Half Aug Ss/Med/Fed W/Hold $2,553.67
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$24,674.31
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Fair Days
Luke Greiner, son of Eric and Paula Greiner, showed swine at
the Iowa State Fair during the FFA Swine Show. Luke has raised
most of his show pigs this year as part of his SAE (Supervised
Agriculture Experience) Project and has had great success.
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Miranda Romoser, daughter of Robert and Mary Romoser, exhibited her pigs at the Iowa State Fair during the FFA Swine Show.
Thanks for representing Keota FFA as a collegiate member.
4-H Youth Earn High Honors in
Iowa State Fair Market Swine Show
Trey Lettow of Boone County exhibited the Grand Champion Market Hog in the 4-H Market Swine
Show judged Tuesday at the 2016
Iowa State Fair.
Kade Polich of Boone County exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion Market Hog.
Lettow also showed the Champion
Pure Bred Market Swine and Aaron
Cain of Lucas County claimed Reserve
Champion Pure Bred Market Swine.
Additional results below:
Champion Berkshire Market Hog:
Brody Supple, Dubuque County
Reserve Champion Berkshire
Market Hog: Nevaeh Brown, Madison County
Champion Chester White Market
Hog: Dane Polich, Boone County
Reserve Champion Chester White
Market Hog: Nathaniel Gaul, Clayton County
Champion Duroc Market Hog:
Trey Lettow, Boone County
Reserve Champion Duroc Market
Hog: Reid Ehmen, Grundy County
Champion Hampshire Market
Hog: Aaron Cain, Lucas County
Reserve Champion Hampshire
Market Hog: Steiger Manson, Benton County
Champion Poland China Market
Hog: Cole Moeller, Lee County
Cole Brenneman, son of Gene and Lisa Brenneman, showed
sheep and swine at the Iowa State Fair in the FFA Division. Cole
received 10th place with his heavyweight lamb and a few purple
ribbons with his hogs int the heavyweight class and with his
commercial gilt.
Reserve Champion Poland China
Market Hog: Connor De Bruin, Mahaska County
Champion Spotted Market Hog:
Blake Moeller, Lee County
Reserve Champion Spotted Market
Hog: Noah Heins, Benton County
Champion Other Market Hog:
Daniel Little, Clarke County
Reserve Champion Other Mar-
ket Hog: Katelyn Foglesong, Union
County
Champion Yorkshire Market Hog:
Dalton Konz, Hancock County
Reserve Champion Yorkshire
Market Hog: Tate Lettow, Boone
County
Champion Lightweight Market
Gilt: Shae Lynn Becker, Washington
County
Reserve Champion Lightweight
Market Gilt: Tyler Wellman, Lee
County
Champion Heavyweight Market
Gilt: Tyler Wellman, Lee County
Reserve Champion Heavyweight
Market Gilt: Michael Ahrendsen,
Benton County
Champion Crossbred Market Gilt:
Tyler Wellman, Lee County
Reserve Champion Crossbred
Market Gilt: Shae Lynn Becker,
Washington County
Champion Crossbred Market Barrows: Trey Lettow, Boone County
Reserve Champion Crossbred
Market Barrows: Kade Polich,
Boone County
Champion Lightweight Market
Barrow: Morgan Brinning, Washington County
Reserve Champion Lightweight
Market Barrow: Taylor Brinning,
Washington County
Champion Mediumweight Market
Barrow: Trey Lettow, Boone County
Reserve Champion Mediumweight Market Barrow: Kade Polich,
Boone County
Champion Heavyweight Market
Barrow: Dylan Cain, Lucas County
Reserve Champion Heavyweight
Market Barrow: Leah Marek, Washington County
Iowa Youth Show the Best of the
Best in FFA Showmanship Competition
Showmanship awards were given
to the top FFA exhibitors of beef,
sheep, swine, rabbits, poultry, horses and meat goats at the 2016 Iowa
State Fair. Youth demonstrated their
ability to present their livestock in
the show ring and answered questions from the judges about their
animals.
Complete results below:
Top Showman Breeding Beef)
Taylor Duckett, Wilton
Top Showman Performance Beef)
Morgan Vanderheiden, Wheatland
Top Showman Breeding Sheep)
Austin Himes, Central City`
Top Showman Marketing Sheep)
Addison Sprouse, Keota
Champion Senior Swine Showman) Nicholas Bangert, Wilton
Reserve Champion Senior Swine
Showman) Tyler Frasher, Anamosa
Champion Junior Swine Showman) Dale Schlutz, Letts
Reserve Champion Junior Swine
Showman) Grace Schlutz, Letts
Top Showman Rabbit) Joshua
Sunberg, Red Oak
Top Showman Poultry) Joshua
Sunberg, Red Oak
Top Showman Horse) Audrey Lester, North Cedar
Top Showman Breeding Goats)
Jenna Kauzlarich, Knoxville
Top Showman Marketing Goat)
Dustin Nicholson, Jewell
Grace Shemanski represents Keokuk County at the Iowa State
Fair
Fair Results
Farm Crops: Forages, Grasses
and Legumes Champion: Sarah
Striegel, Tri-County FFA, Thornburg
FFA Floriculture: Sarah Striegel
of Tri-County (Thornburg) won
the Sweepstakes Trophy, and the
Showing contest; Dahlia Champion; Gladiola Reserve Champion
Chocolate Storybook Candies:
Jeanene Peiffer of Sigourney received 2nd place in Toffee, 3rd in
Truffles, 3rd in Sweetened Nuts
Horseshoe Contest Doubles State
Championship Tom Cranston and
Richard Cranston of Keswick;
Class A Tom Cranston of Keswick
Champion Draft Breeds: Ethan
Bair of Tri-County
Champion Heavy Hitch Draft
Team: Ethan Bair, Tri-County
Reserve Champion Bareback
Pleasure: Mateer Strong, Sigourney
Champion Ranch Horse Pleasure: Mateer Strong, Sigourney
Champion Light Horse/Pony
Pleasure Driving: Taylor Reynolds,
Pekin
Champion & Reserve Shorthorn
Plus Heifer
Champion) Avery J Bennett,
Richland
Champion & Reserve Commercial Heifer
Reserve) Avery J Bennett, Richland
5th Overall Breeding Female Sponsored by Sullivan Supply
Avery J Bennett, Richland
Arm Wrestling Heavy Weight
Casey Thompson, 34, Sigourney
Contemporary/Creative
FFA
Photo: Hunter Foubert, Gibson
Pleasure Horses Win Premiums
Western Pleasure -- Ladies 19 &
Over
5) Nancy J. Robertson, Harper
Western Horsemanship -- Riders
18 & Under
3) Roger & Kim Strong, Delta
Western Pleasure -- Riders 14-18
Roger & Kim Strong, Delta
Walk-Trot Pleasure -- Riders 18 &
Under
5) Roger & Kim Strong, Delta
Tandem Bareback Pleasure -Riders All Ages
Roger & Kim Strong, Delta
Youth Livestock Judging
Team 4) Washington County
Plus, Keota (Logan Sieren, Lauren
Sieren, Leah Evans, Gavon Branderhorst)
Individual 10) Logan Sieren, Keota
Young Cattlemen Win
High Honors in Iowa
State Fair 4-H Show
Erin Chalupa received the showmanship honor during the FFA
Performance Beef Show.
Addison Sprouse, daughter of Jeff and Molly Sprouse, was the
Champion Showman at the Iowa State Fair during the FFA Market Sheep Show.
Sara Sullivan of Crawford County
exhibited the Supreme Champion
Breeding Heifer in the 4-H Breeding Beef Show judged Tuesday at
the 2016 Iowa State Fair.
Brooklyn Curtin of Johnson County claimed Reserve Supreme Champion Breeding Heifer honors. Sullivan also claimed Third Place Overall
Breeding Heifer, and Tanner Curtin
of Johnson County received Fourth
Place Overall Breeding Heifer. Kiersten Jass of Hancock County secured
Fifth Place Overall Breeding Heifer.
Champion Angus: Baxter Knapp,
Davis County
Reserve Champion Angus: Lexie
Moore, Keokuk County
Champion All Other Breeds: Lyndon Boyd, Warren County
Reserve Champion All Other
Breeds: Elijah McGohan, Henry
County
Champion Charolais: Keaton
Krieg, Woodbury County
Reserve Champion Charolais:
Cole Ballanger, Appanoose County
Champion Charolais Cross: Kal
Swanson, Clay County
Reserve Champion Charolais
Cross: Cole Neil, Bremer County
Champion Chianina: Sara Sullivan, Crawford County
Reserve Champion Chianina:
Clara Ballanger, Appanoose County
Champion Hereford: Maggie Anderlik, Webster County
Reserve Champion Hereford:
Nick Deppe, Jackson County
Champion Limousin: Mara Anderson, Hancock County
Reserve Champion Limousin:
Carson Walrod, Webster County
Champion Lim-Flex: Tanner Curtin, Johnson County
Reserve Champion Lim-Flex: Reece Thoreson, Marion County
Champion High Percentage
Maine-Anjou: Madison Conrad,
Cedar County
Reserve Champion High Percentage Maine-Anjou: Layne Pryor,
Harrison County
Champion Maintainer: Jenna
Tlach, Warren County
Reserve Champion Maintainer:
Alysa Flood, Carroll County
Champion Red Angus: Justin McConahay, Wayne County
Fair Days
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Addison Sprouse,daughter of Jeff and Molly
Sprouse, was named Reserve Champion Speckle Face Wether at the Iowa State Fair in the FFA
Sheep Division.
Matt Hyman shows at the Iowa State Fair
Brooke Sieren, daughter of Dean and Linda Sieren ,showed sheep at the Iowa State Fair in the
FFA Division. Brooke placed sixth with her market wether and eighth with her commercial ewe.
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Addison Sprouse showing her class winner in
the heavyweight division of Commercial Ewes at
the Iowa State Fair during the FFA Sheep Show.
Banners Awarded in Iowa State Fair Sheep Show
McIlrath Club Lambs of Laurel
was awarded the Grand Champion banner at the Wether Sire/Dam
Sheep show judged Friday at the
2016 Iowa State Fair.
McIlrath Club Lambs also took
home Champion Ram honors. Morrical Show Lambs of Clarion won
Reserve Grand Champion honors.
Brian Mericle of Bedford won the
Champion Ewe banner. Lansing
Suffolks and Club lambs of Ossian
won both Reserve Champion Ram
and Ewe Banners.
Black Face Yearling Ram
1) RSO Livestock, Story City
Black Face Ram Lamb
1) Lansing Suffolks and Club
Lambs, Ossian
2) Morrical Show Lambs, Clarion
3) Cole And Jenna Nelson, Perry
4) Scott and Shelly Schmitz,
Rhodes
Lambs, Ossian
6) Mowrer Club Lambs, Madrid
7) Counsell Club Lambs, Orchard
8) Adam Vandevanter, Kiron
9) Huntrods Club Lambs, Collins
10) Medhus Club Lambs, Gilman
12) Mcintosh Farm, Dunkerton
Black Face Ram Lamb
1) McIlrath Club Lambs, Laurel
2) Mark Hindman, Albia
4) Cody and Mackenzie Schmitz,
Rhodes
5) Hild Brothers Show Stock(Hild
Club Lambs), Webster City
6) Brian Mericle, Bedford
9) Rayne Mcilrath, Laurel
11) Matthew Weeda, Ellston
13) Hocraffer Show Lambs, Clarion
Black Face Ram Lamb
Lambs, Ossian
2) McIlrath Club Lambs, Collins
Rhodes
4) Blondie Show Lambs, Lu Verne
Cooper Sieren son of A.J. and Denise Sieren represented the Keota FFA Chapter and showed his sheep at the Iowa State Fair FFA
Sheep Show.
8) Corey Happel, Fairbank
9) Cody and Mackenzie Schmitz,
Rhodes
11) Bob Robinson, Nevada
Black Face Ram Lamb
1) Rayne Mcilrath, Laurel
2) Hild Brothers Show Stock(Hild
Club Lambs), Webster City
Rhodes
4) Gourley Brothers, Webster City
5) Junk Family Club Lambs, Hudson
6) Roy Edler, State Center
Rhodes
8) Nick Siedelmann, Linden
12) Manternach Lambs, Osceola
13) Manternach Lambs, Osceola
14) Pollitt Farms, Russell
Black Face Yearling Ewe
1) Greiner Club Lambs, Keota
Lambs, Ossian
Lambs, Ossian
4) Wolf Club Lambs, Scranton
5) Erickson Show Stock, Hardy
6) K & K CLUB LAMBS, Sumner
7) Werners’ Hilltop Farm, Grinnell
Black Face Ewe Lamb
1) Fletcher Flynn, Keota
9) Zahradnik Livestock, Inc., Belle
Plaine
10) Anderson/Brix Show Lambs,
Atlantic
11) Prunty/Dyer Club Lambs, Corydon
13) Burkett Club Lambs, Grand
Junction
14) Hocraffer Show Lambs, Clarion
Black Face Ewe Lamb
Atlantic
Junction
6) Wyatt Vogel, Lineville
8) Huntington Club Lambs, Afton
Junction
Atlantic
13) Paige Burgett, Chariton
Carson Sprouse son of Jeff and Molly Sprouse showed during
the Iowa State Fair sheep show.
15) Zahradnik Livestock, Inc.,
Belle Plaine
Black Face Ewe Lamb
5) Shahan Club Lambs, Jefferson
6) Gutknecht Club Lambs, Cedar
Falls
7) Sloan Farm Club Lambs, Alburnett
9) Junk Family Club Lambs, Hudson
Black Face Ewe Lamb
Lambs, Ossian
Plaine
Plaine
10) Gutknecht Club Lambs, Cedar
Falls
12) Blondie Show Lambs, Lu Verne
14) Sloan Farm Club Lambs, Alburnett
Black Face Ewe Lamb
Lambs, Ossian
4) Brian Mericle, Bedford
5) Matthew Weeda, Ellston
6) Zane Gray, Toledo
Lambs, Ossian
10) Junk Family Club Lambs,
Hudson
13) Bierle Club Lambs, Creston
Black Face Ewe Lamb
1) Bobb Stock Farms, Wever
3) Roy Edler, State Center
White Face/Speckled Face
Yearling Ram
1) Wasteney Club Lambs, Shannon City
White Face/Speckled
Face Ram Lamb
2) Shane Jahner, Cambridge
3) K & K Club Lambs, Calmar
4) Huntrods Dorsets, Collins
9) Chris Treimer, Stockton
11) Head Family Farms, Derby
White Face/Speckled
Face Yearling Ewe
Speckled Face Ewe Lamb
1) Duane Sprouse, Keota
2) Zane Gray, Toledo
4) PETTY SHOW LAMBS, Atlantic
5) PETTY SHOW LAMBS, Atlantic
White Face Ewe Lamb
White Face Ewe Lamb
3) Shane Jahner, Cambridge
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Sports
Great effort put forth throughout by all at Sigourney in a scrimmage they hosted with several teams attending.
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SK and BGM in their scrimmage on Friday (Photo by Kim
Moore).
Sigourney hosts volleyball scrimmage Sigourney-Keota
at BGM scrimmage
Alexander Holt
Regional Sports Editor
Several teams made their way to
Sigourney last Thursday to participate in a volleyball scrimmage. The
teams were Tri-County, English Valleys, Keota, Mid-Prarie, Washington, Highland, BGM and Columbus
Junction. It was a well-organized
event and helped get the girls ready
for the regular season to begin. A
lot of great volleyball players participated in this scrimmage as the
teams rotated playing one another
to work on various techniques and
situations. A lot of local teams were
there making it a close-knit event as
well as many of the girls from these
schools know one another. This was
a great start to the season and a
chance to build some excitement for
the volleyball season.
Sigourney hosted a scrimmage this past Thursday.
Keota showing good team work during their scrimmage.
Alexander Holt
Sigourney-Keota (SK) played
this past Friday August,19th. The
Cobras have had to fill a lot of
holes from seniors departing last
season, but are more than up for
the challenge. With games such as
Pekin this upcoming Friday and
Regina on the horizon, SK will be
tested early on.
Coach Jared Jensen is entering
his sixth season at the helm of SK
football and is excited about another SK football campaign. With a
shake up in his staff, with long time
coach Mike Mateer moving into a
advisor roll after over 40 years of
assistant coaching Sigourney Savage and then SK Cobra football,
Jensen added Aaron Sellers and
Bronson McCully to his staff.
Jensen spoke of the scrimmage;
“We were not overly happy with our
performance, but we’re not completely disappointed. We did some
good things offensively and defensively, but did not play up to our full
potential. I think that had a lot to do
with the amount of first time Varsity players we have competing for a
Varsity spot this season. We need to
continue to work on the fundamentals of football and be really good at
all the little things. We need to be
doing the little things right all the
time to win each individual battle
every play. There were a few players
that exceeded our expectations and
a few that we felt underperformed.” SK opens its season at Pekin on
Friday August 26. A rivalry game
with it’s own preview in this weeks
edition.
Coach address his team after the scrimmage is over. (Photo by
Kim Moore).
Backyard Brawl preview
Alexander Holt
This year’s annual “Backyard Brawl”
between the Sigourney-Keota Cobras
and the Pekin Panthers is shaping up to
be another good one. The long storied
rivalry will once again be the jumping
off point to the season for both teams
in non-district play, but just because
this game means nothing as far as
making the playoffs it still is in itself a
sort of bowl game for both teams.
With seven state titles between the
two teams and a history of great football for both programs, this game always shapes up on paper to be a doozy.
Like Iowa and Iowa State the game is
traditionally played early in the season.
It has been a tradition that both Pekin
and SK have looked forward to year after year.
Last season SK put a hurt on Pekin in Sigourney that left a bad taste
in the Panthers’ mouths. This season
Pekin has a new head coach running
the show with Brent Blakely, and they
seem to be poised to get back to more
traditional “Pekin-style” of football.
A new, but old, style of offense will be
back in Pekin’s arsenal. Fans of Pekin
are excited to see this once again.
Sigourney-Keota (SK) lost some
big names from last season, but like
many seasons it is a great opportuni-
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have seen a good turnout from their
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and workouts. The early part of SK’s
schedule is a tough road, but they are
poised to take it one game at a time.
Pekin and SK both made the playoffs
last season with Pekin going 7-2 in the
regular season, and SK going 6-3. Both
are also in a good position to go further
in the playoffs this upcoming season,
which is made all the more difficult
with district re-alignment.
When you talk to both fan bases,
coaching staffs, and players, you really understand just how important this
game is. Last year this game helped
propel SK’s season off on the right
foot. This season will bring yet another
chapter to this rivalry.
“Whenever Pekin and SK play, both
teams tend to be up for each other as
the game has a lot of rich history behind it. Both programs have a lot of
respect for each other in that regard.”
said Pekin coach Brent Blakely about
this week’s rivalry game.
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with a deep seeded rivalry between
one another that makes this not just
another game. Bragging rights are on
the line here. Sigourney students and
Pekin students all know one another
and their families do too, so it always
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with another week of practice. Scouting what Pekin will do offensively and
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will need to make sure and understand
who we are blocking, take good angles
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This year is shaping up to be another good matchup between two teams
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