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February 6th Deadline for Community Center Project 

The Heritage Town Center committee 

has announced the deadline 

for the final $100,000 needed for the 

project. All donations need to be in 

by February 6th for the time line to 

be completed. 

Over $312,000 has been raised 

locally for the community center and 

museum, to be constructed on 

Highway 9 near the BC fire station. 

The committee is anticipating that 

the Vision Iowa/ CAT (Culture and 

Tourism) arm of the State of Iowa 

will grant $100,000, but they will 

only be the “last dollar in,” meaning 

that all other money must be raised 

before that board will disperse any 

AJ EMBROIDERY ... located at 124 N Main in the Tribune building, is planning an open house on 

Wednesday, January 20 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Owners Jo Steffensen, left above, and Al Carson are 

shown displaying a couple of their recent embroidery projects. The public is invited to stop by and see 

their new Brother 12-needle embroidery machine in operation and also browse the shop where they 

offer a variety of clothing styles and sizes. 

AJ Embroidery Plans Open House January 20 

It’s been one year ago already 

that Al Carson and Joann 

Steffensen purchased the Tribune 

building from the Elman family. After 

the purchase they wondered what to 

do with all this space. Al came up 

with the idea of expanding his clothing 

to include embroidery items. 

Looking into what was on the market 

they decided on a Brother 12needle 

single head unit and started 

AJ Embroidery. The machine was 

delivered in April, and they have 

been working/learning on it since 

then. 

Trying to find time to have an 

open house/grand opening hasn’t 

worked out until now. With the harvest 

running so late and then the 

holiday season, they decided to 

hold off till the new year. So the 

date and time has been set for 

Wednesday, January 20 from 2:00 

to 5:00 p.m. 

Many of the local businesses 

have already given them the chance 

to show their work for them. “It’s 

been quite a learning experience, 

some good and some not so good. 

It is very satisfying when the article 

comes out perfect and all are 

happy,” says Jo. 

money. 

With the project expected to cost 

slightly over $500,000, donations 

totaling $100,000 need to be raised 

in the next few weeks. With that 

money in place, the committee can 

go before the Vision Iowa/CAT 

board in February, hoping to secure 

the final grant and have bidding 

done by spring. Construction could 

start in late spring, and the building 

could be ready for events by fall. 

The proposed building will house 

a 5400 sq. ft. banquet hall, a museum 

that will also serve as a small 

meeting room, office space, a 

kitchen, bathrooms and storages 

AJ Embroidery presently offers a 

variety of top brand clothing with no 

minimums. Be it coats, vests, shirts 

(dress or casual), sweats, pants to 

blankets and towels, they can get it 

all. From Calvin Klein to Nike Golf 

to Hanes or Fruit of the Loom, along 

with an extensive line of private 

labels including Tri-Mountain, 

Outerbanks, Rivers End, Virginia T's 

and many, many more, they are 

sure there will be something here 

that will fit your needs. With the new 

arrival of the 2010 catalogs coming 

in daily you can browse through 

them and get ideas for your company 

or yourself individually. One will 

be surprised at all AJ’s can embroider 

on. AJ Embroidery can design 

or reproduce your logo, or you may 

pick from over 5000 stock designs 

they have on hand. 

Shopping is now local and easy. 

Simply stop into AJ’s, conveniently 

located at 124 North Main here in 

Buffalo Center, to find the style, fabric 

and thread color that is right for 

you. If you're not sure which product 

is right for you, Al or Jo will work with 

you to determine what works best 

for your embroidery application. 

Al Carson has been working for 

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areas, one of which will be a VFW 

storage room. 

Every effort will be made to 

make the entire building accessible 

to the people of Buffalo Center; it 

will, hopefully, be open for coffee 

drinkers, card players, pool players 

and walkers. Of course, the principal 

use will be large events like 

wedding receptions, anniversary 

parties, craft shows, corporate 

meetings, class reunions, family 

gatherings and other events. The 

banquet hall will be able to seat well 

over 300, depending on how tables 

are arranged. 

There are two ways to contribute 

to this project, a one-time contribution 

or a pledge; both can be mailed 

to PO Box 100, Buffalo Center, IA 

50424. A one-time contribution can 

be used as a tax incentive for 2009; 

this is the time of the year when 

charitable giving can help avoid 

costly taxes as well as help contribute 

to a worthwhile cause. 

A pledge can be made over several 

years, if desired, and just 

requires an initial donation with an 

indication of how much would be 

given over how many years. 

A clip-out ad will be found elsewhere 

in this issue and can be used 

to send money and indicate wishes 

to the Heritage Town Center committee. 

Committee members will be 

glad to contact you to answer questions 

or pick up donations. 

Naming rights are an option for 

this building, either the entire building 

or various rooms. Family members 

are encouraged to pool their 

donations for a name. 

Buffalo Center has never had a 

community center or museum, so 

this will be a valuable asset to our 

town. We have had to go out of 

town for our large gatherings, and 

that puts people on the road and 

money into the coffers of other 

places. The history of Buffalo 

Center also needs to be preserved 

and displayed in a permanent location 

so citizens can learn and 

the Tribune since high school and 

has been in business for himself as 

Bison Graphics for the past 25 

years. Jo Steffensen has had various 

employments in Buffalo Center 

since the 70’s when she used to car 

hop for Erv and Genie Bargman. 

Working with the public is something 

they both enjoy, and they look 

forward to seeing you at their open 

house on Wednesday, January 20 

from 2-5 p.m. Stop in for refreshments, 

take a look around and 

watch the machine in action and 

don’t forget to sign up for some door 

prizes. 

AJ Embroidery, along with Bison 

Graphics, can offer you a multitude 

of products including embroidery, 

monogramming, screen printing, 

promotional items and many other 

marketing services. There are several 

ways you can contact Al or Jo, 

by stopping by their office in the 

Tribune building, call them at 641- 

562-2910, e-mail them at ajembroidery@gmail.com,bgraphics@wctatel.net 

or visit their websites at 

www.ajembroidery.com or check out 

www.bisongraphics.com. 

appreciate the heritage of the area. 

This community center/museum will 

bring together people and events 

and history in a building we can be 

proud of. 

Please consider donating to the 

project. Any contribution will help 

secure the funding and give Buffalo 

Center another reason to be a great 

place to live. 

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Morgan Kahler 

Morgan Kahler of Lakota was 

chosen again this year to sing at the 

56th Annual 5th District Eagles 

Cancer Telethon in Rochester, 

Minnesota. The telethon runs from 

January 16 through the 17th, 2010. 

It takes place in the Mayo Civic 

Center, and the proceeds from the 

telethon benefit cancer research in 

Southeastern Minnesota. The 

telethon is televised live on KTTC, 

and Morgan will perform a vocal 

solo on Sunday morning, January 

17 at 8:30 a.m. She performed at 

the 2009 telethon as well. Morgan is 

in the 9th grade at North Iowa High 

School in Buffalo Center and is the 

daughter of Pat and Amy Kahler. 

Winnebago County 

Republican Caucus 

In Buffalo Center 

The Winnebago County 

Republican Caucus will be held at 

three locations this year, including 

the Buffalo Center high school 

library, the Lake Mills high school 

cafeteria and the Forest City high 

school commons area. The caucus 

will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, 

January 23. 

Those living in the Lincoln township 

precinct, Buffalo-Grant township 

precinct and King-Linden township 

precinct are eligible to attend at 

Buffalo Center. 

Those living in the Center township 

precinct and the Norway- 

Logan-Eden township precinct are 

eligible to attend at Lake Mills. 

Those in the Newton-Forest 

township precinct, Mt. Valley township 

precinct and Forest City Wards 

1 through 4 will meet at Forest City. 

Delegates to the County 

Convention will be chosen along 

with Central Committee members. 

Be prepared to submit any resolution 

that you think the Republican 

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Levik Retires After Serving 

Buffalo Center for 30 Years 

Reinert Levik has decided to call 

it a day after serving for 8 years as 

the mayor of Buffalo Center and 22 

years on the city council. 

Originally elected to the council 

in 1961, Levik says his only motivation 

serving all of those years has 

been to help people. “That’s the 

most thankful thing I’ve ever gotten 

out of it.” 

“Chunk”, as he’s know around 

town, decided not to seek re-election 

this past November. 

“Every year you learn something 

new,” he says, referring to all of the 

different issues he and the city 

council have tackled over the years. 

“You hear of things you’ve never 

heard of before.” 

Levik says the biggest project 

the council took on during his years 

of service was the sanitary sewer in 

1969, when a whole new sewer system 

had to be put in. 

He says he’s enjoyed working 

with all of the different people on the 

council over the years. “ Y o u 

never agree on everything, and 

that’s the way it should be,” he stated. 

“Everything can’t go your way, 

even if you think it’s right.” 

The biggest change Levik has 

seen in the town during his time on 

the council has been a decrease in 

population, as he points out that 

there just aren’t as many jobs here 

as there used to be. Buffalo Center 

had about 1250 residents when 

Levik first took office, while the number 

dropped to 963 at the 2000 census. 

Levik has found other ways to 

help out during his 51 years in 

Buffalo Center, as he taught personal 

safety and CPR for 23 years, 

Party should address. 

If you have any questions, 

please contact Tedd Gassman at 

641-568-3761. 


Democrats Off-Year 

Caucus January 23 

All registered Winnebago 

County Democrats are invited to 

attend the off-year caucus at the 

Forest City Elementary cafetorium 

Saturday January 23. The caucus 

will begin at 7:00 p.m. The purpose 

of the off-year caucus is to select 

delegates to the county and district 

conventions and to discuss platform 

issues. Call county chair John Ralls 

at 562-2993 if you have any questions. 

BC Chiropractic 

Welcomes New 

Massage Therapist 

Dr. Jerry Wiedemeier and 

Buffalo Center Chiropractic are 

excited to announce the addition of 

Heidi Lusson, licensed massage 

therapist, to their staff. Heidi is a 

2009 graduate of LaJames School 

of Massage in Mason City. She specializes 

in Swedish, relaxation, 

sports, reflexology, and hot stone 

massage. 

Reinert Levik 

served on the ambulance crew for 

20 years, and spent 13 years with 

the fire department. He’s an active 

member of United Methodist 

Church and has been a Lion’s Club 

member for 37 years. 

Professionally, he spent 40 years 

working with Interstate Power (now 

known as Alliant Energy). Now that 

he’s retired from all of his positions, 

he looks forward to spending more 

time at home. He also hopes to go 

south for a bit during the winter. 

Levik gave up the mayor’s office 

once before but ran again in 2007 

when the spot needed to be filled. 

“You need someone to lead you,” he 

remarked. “Good or bad, you need 

somebody.” Asked if he’d ever run 

again, he added, “I won’t say that I’d 

never do it.” 

Blood Pressure Clinic 

At BC Senior Center 

Winnebago County Public 

Health will hold a blood pressure 

clinic at the Buffalo Center Senior 

Center on Thursday, January 14 

from 11:00 to 11:30 a.m. 

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Heidi will be available for 

appointments on Tuesday mornings 

and all day Fridays beginning 

January 15. 

To schedule an appointment or 

purchase a gift certificate 

(Valentine’s Day is just around the 

corner), please call Buffalo Center 

Chiropractic at 641-562-2020. See 

ad in this week’s Tribune. 

THE BC HISTORICAL SOCIETY RECEIVED ... a check for $1,000 from the W.D. Ley Foundation, 

which will be used to help rewire the old bank building. Historical Society members in front are: Betty 

Coxson, Ruth Winter and Sharon Hippen. In back: Willie Wubben, Pam Angstman and Wayne 

Steffensen.

As the state legislature re-convenes this week, they will be facing 

difficult decisions ahead of them. 

The legislators intend to accelerate the session by trimming 

roughly 20 days from the session. The decisions they make will 

need to find ways to trim the budget by roughly $500 million to $1 

billion based on numbers. 

I don't claim to have all of the answers, but one of the things 

legislators need to keep in the forefront of their minds is to keep 

public records as open as possible. 

There has been talk over the past several years to move all 

public notices to the internet. They intend to re-introduce the bill 

once again this year. 

I'd suggest legislators reconsider that idea. Believe it or not, 

not everyone has access to the internet. Not everyone wants to use 

the internet. 

Fellow Publisher Rick Morain wrote an excellent, yet honest 

editorial about the effects of removing Public Notices from newspapers 

and moving them to the internet. 

With his permission, I've chosen to run that as the rest of my 

column. 

Guest Editorial: 

Why Public Notices are needed 

By Rick Morain, Publisher 

Jefferson Herald 

Co-Chair, Iowa Newspaper Association Government 

Relations Committee 

Public notices — items that inform citizens of governmentrelated 

activities — have contributed to the fabric of newspaper content 

since the 17th Century. Surveys over the past several decades 

repeatedly indicate that community residents overwhelmingly read 

their local newspaper, and that they also believe that public notices 

should be published in those newspapers. 

Public notices in newspapers appear in a forum independent 

of government. They can be stored in a secure and publicly available 

format, accessible by all segments of society. Their publication 

is immediately verifiable, and the circulation data of the newspapers 

that publish them is required by the U.S. Postal Service. 

A 2009 survey of Iowans, conducted by an Oklahoma research 

firm, found that one in every four adult Iowans does not have access 

to the Internet. That figure is lower in rural Iowa. Over half of those 

Iowans surveyed said they never look at local government websites. 

Think about it: would you be more likely to read public notices 

in this newspaper, or by surfing the Internet? Where would you be 

more likely to run across minutes of city, county or school board 

meetings, or notices of upcoming public hearings, or probate 

notices? 

Newspapers charge governments for public notices. The rate, 

in nearly all cases, is less than the rate paid by other advertisers. 

That's because the newspaper industry considers publication of 

public notices part of its "contract" with readers. Citizens look to their 

local newspaper to publish information of general interest, and surveys 

show that public notices certainly fall into that category. 

The Internet can supplement the dissemination of news about 

government activities, but it should not replace newspapers as the 

basic conduit of such information. The newspaper continues to be 

what it has been since the time of Benjamin Franklin: the place 

where people look for what's going on in their local government. 

Ryan Harvey is the publisher of the CWL Times, Buffalo 

Center Tribune, Garner Leader, and Pioneer Enterprise. 

Way Back When 

10 YEARS AGO 

TRIBUNE FILES OF 

THURSDAY, JAN. 13, 2000 

Four students from the instrumental 

music department at the 

North Iowa Middle School in 

Thompson have been selected to 

perform with the Karl King Middle 

School Honor Band in a concert to 

be performed Saturday afternoon, 

January 15. The four students 

include; Bridget Aukes, alto saxophone, 

daughter of Doug and Deb 

Aukes; Allyssa Sime, trumpet, 

daughter of Arlo and Sue Sime; 

Kayla Arnevik, trumpet, whose parents 

are Dan and Lonnie Arnevik, 

and Rachel Hansen, daughter of 

Rod and Gayle Hansen. 

Loren Ehrich was voted in as 

Mayor of Lakota in the November 

election and conducted his first 

meeting of the City Council Monday 

night, January 3, 2000. Ehrich 

appointed Myron Boekelman as 

Mayor ProTem along with several 

other appointments, all ratified by 

the City Council. 

20 YEARS AGO 



What better way to spend a 

balmy Sunday afternoon in 

January? With the temperature hovering 

at 53 degrees Sunday afternoon, 

January 7, Lloyd Kiewiet harnessed 

his team of Belgians, 

hooked them to the rubber-tired 

wagon and loaded up family members 

and friends to set out on a joy 

ride. 

John Penning retired December 

29, 1989 after 29 years as a rural 

mail carrier with the United States 

Postal Service. John first became a 

substitute carrier in 1960 out of the 

Britt post office. After 17 years in 

this capacity, he took route on a fulltime 

basis as the regular carrier and 

continued until the end of 1989, cov- 

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The Bison cruised to a 52-30 

lead over the Belmond Broncos 

Friday night on their way to the 72- 

39 victory, number three in NIC play. 

30 YEARS AGO 



John Lande concluded 20 years 

of business in Buffalo Center 

January 1 with the purchase of 

Lande Real Estate and Insurance to 

Bob Hassebroek. The business will 

be known as the Bob Hassebroek 

Agency. 

The Buffalo Center Community 

Refugee Organization has received 

word that their application for a 

refugee family from a camp in 

Thailand has been processed and 

that they may expect the family to 

arrive anytime in two to five weeks. 

Jorja Heitland, freshman starter 

for the Bisonettes in the forward 

court, collected 22 points in leading 

Buffalo Center/Rake to basketball 

victory over the visiting Belmond 

Broncoettes Friday night, January 

11, 58-46. The first-year players for 

coaches Tom Smith and Geri 

Grimm netted four fieldgoals in the 

all-important third quarter as BC/R 

outpointed Belmond, 12-5, to build a 

16-point lead going into the final 

eight minutes, 46-30. 

40 YEARS AGO 


THURSDAY, JAN 15, 1970 

Jake Kiewiet, who has been 

Chief of the Buffalo Center 

Volunteer Fire Department for the 

past 12 years, was pictured as he 

handed the Fire Chief’s white coat 

to Larry Sapp, who was voted into 

office by Department members last 

week. 

Campaign Inspires Teens 

To Use CPR and AEDs 

A new American Heart 

Association interactive cardiac 

arrest awareness campaign may 

help Iowa students, teachers and 

administrators satisfy state law and 

save lives. 

The association’s online campaign 

“Be the Beat” teaches 12 to 

15-year-olds fun ways to learn the 

basics of cardiopulmonary resuscitation 

(CPR) and how to use an 

automated external defibrillator 

(AED). 

In May of 2008, Gov. Chet Culver 

signed the Iowa Healthy Kids Act 

into law requiring that every Iowa 

student complete a certification 

course for cardiopulmonary resuscitation 

(CPR) beginning with the 

graduating class of 2012. 

While the students must complete 

a psycho-motor course leading 

to CPR certification to satisfy the 

Iowa law, Be the Beat video games, 

interactive quizzes and 100-beatper-minute 

songs can help teach 

teens and tweens to easily recall 

what to do if someone collapses in 

sudden cardiac arrest. 

The Web site also features a 

section for teachers and administrators 

implementing CPR/AED education 

programs in their schools. Free 

downloadable lesson plans and 

templates for creating and sustaining 

an in-school emergency 

response plan are included in the 

teacher/administrator portion of the 

site, BetheBeat.heart.org/schools. 

The Iowa Egg 

Council’s 25th 

Annual 

Cooking 

Contest 

Create an 

original egg 

recipe and you 

could win $500! 

Student and adult 

contest entries are due 

by February 10, 2010. 

Entryy forms available at a 

wwww.iowaegg.org iowaegg org or 

call 1-877-IOWAEGG 

U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant 

Rodney L. Behrends, son of Mr. and 

Mrs. Fred L. Behrends of Rt. 1, 

Buffalo Center, is on duty with the 

4258th Strategic Wing at U-Tapao 

Airfield, Thailand. Sergeant 

Behrends, whose wife, Nether, is 

the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 

Lawrence Barker of Manila, 

Arkansas, is a 1963 graduate of 

Rake High School. 

Mr. and Mrs. David Winter of 

Lakota are the parents of a daughter 

born Monday, January 12, at the 

Buffalo Center Hospital. Her weight 

was 7 lbs., 12 1/2 ozs. and she has 

been named Brenda Jean. The 

Winters have two other daughters, 

Ronda, 5, and Donna, 4. 

50 YEARS AGO 



Thanks to Supervisor Henry 

Hofbauer for the new directional 

road sign that was erected at the Y 

junction north of Leland where highways 

No. 9 and 69 meet. Mr. 

Hofbauer has been corresponding 

with the Highway Commission for 

over a year to have this sign 

changed. The sign formerly had 

Thompson, Lake Mills and Albert 

Lea printed on it. Now, Buffalo 

Center has replaced Albert Lea on 

the sign, which was changed one 

day last week. Thanks a lot, Henry, 

for having this change made. 

A sextette of young ladies from 

Buffalo Center appeared on the 

KGLO TV Super Valu show yesterday, 

Wednesday at Mason City. 

They were Judy Heitland, Leah 

Orthel, Carolyn Risius, Carolyn 

Schmidt, and DeAnn Nelson. Dona 

Rae Mitchell with Charlene Tutton 

as accompanist. 

“The Iowa Healthy Kids Act and 

the American Heart Association’s 

Be the Beat campaign are helping 

to create the next generation of lifesavers 

by empowering teens and 

tweens to act when they see someone 

suddenly collapse,” said Mary 

Tappe, sudden cardiac arrest survivor 

and founder and chair of Iowa 

AED Access for All. “Sadly, far too 

many people are dying from cardiac 

arrest. With CPR and AED education, 

we can save lives – I’m living 

proof.” 

At BetheBeat.heart.org, users 

will find: 

* The Basics: Three instructional 

videos that demonstrate conventional 

CPR with breaths, Hands- 

OnlyTM CPR and how to use an 

AED. 

* The Heart Trek Experience: 

Virtual tour through a 3-D animated 

version of the heart in which participants 

earn points by playing video 

games and taking interactive 

quizzes. 

* The World of Hearts: Users create 

unique avatars, track and compare 

their scores in the Heart Track 

Experience with other users and 

view profiles and testimonies of 

other participants. 

* Music Playlist: A downloadable 

playlist of 100-beat-per-minute 

songs (100 beats per minute is the 

correct rate for chest compressions 

during CPR). 

* Stuff: Free printable stickers, Tshirt 

decals and stationery, and free 

downloadable widgets and wallpapers. 

During a cardiac arrest, the heart 

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suddenly stops beating normally, 

and the victim collapses into unconsciousness. 

Oxygen-rich blood 

stops circulating. Without quick 

action, such as immediate CPR, a 

victim of cardiac arrest can die within 

four to six minutes. 

Every day, nearly 800 Americans 

suffer sudden cardiac arrest at 

home, at work or in other public 

locations, and less than eight percent 

of them survive to hospital discharge, 

according to the American 

Heart Association. However, studies 

show providing CPR can more 

than double or triple a cardiac arrest 

victim’s chance of survival. But less 

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than one-third of out-of-hospital cardiac 

arrest victims receive that help. 

By increasing the number of people 

who know how to respond properly 

to sudden cardiac arrest, the 

Iowa Healthy Kids Act and the 

American Heart Association’s Be 

the Beat Campaign will help 

increase the odds of bystander CPR 

and AED use and give more cardiac 

arrest victims a better chance at life. 

Be the Beat is funded by a $1 

million grant from the Medtronic 

Foundation. For more information 

on the youth awareness campaign, 

visit BetheBeat.heart.org 

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FIRST REFORMED CHURCH 

Buffalo Center, Iowa 

William Peake, Pastor 

Thursday, January 14: 

TMNH Bible Study - all are welcome to 

attend, 9:30 a.m. 

Bulletin announcements are due for this 

Sunday’s bulletin to Pastor Bill, 

rev@wctatel.net, 12:00 noon. 

Sunday, January 17: 

Worship and Communion with live broadcast 

on KIOW 107.3, Pastor Bill’s message is 

drawn from Isaiah 62: 1-5, 9:30 a.m. 

Annual Congregational Meeting held in the 

sanctuary, 10:30 a.m. 

SHINE! sponsored lunch in the fellowship 

hall, 11:30 a.m. 

Tuesday, January 19: 

Clergy Text Study meets at the church 

study, 10:00 a.m. 

Soup & Sandwich Cinema: Our film is the 

holiday feature: Christmas in Connecticut. All 

are welcome to attend, 12:00 noon. 

GRANT LUTHERAN CHURCH 

Rural Woden 

Pastor Jackie Ziemer 


Worship service, 8:00 a.m. 

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH 

Rural Titonka 



Sunday School, 8:15 a.m. 


Wednesday, January 20: 

Quilting, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

Confirmation, 5:15 p.m. 

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 

Woden, Iowa 



Worship, 11:00 a.m. 


WELCA Quilting, 1:00 p.m. 



WOW, 6:30 p.m. 

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN 

Lakota, Iowa 

Marino Melsted, Pastor 


9th Grade Confirmation, 8:30 a.m. 

Sunday School for all ages, 9:00 a.m. 



All day quilting with noon potluck, 9:00 

a.m. 

Pastor’s Text Study, B.C., 11:00 a.m. 


7th/8th Confirmation, 6:30 p.m. 

WELCA General Meeting, 7:00 p.m. 

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 


Shannon Pascual, Pastor 


Sunday school, 9:15 a.m. 


Wednesday, Jan. 13 

Community Bible Study at 

United Methodist Church, 1:00 p.m. 

Thursday, Jan. 14 

7/8 girls basketball with WCLT, 

4:00 p.m. 

JV girls and boys basketball with 

Garner, 4:00 p.m. 

Varsity girls and boys basketball 

with Garner, 6:15 p.m. 

Friday, Jan. 15 

7/8 girls basketball at Swea City, 

4:00 p.m. 

JV girls and boys basketball at 

Osage, 4:00 p.m. 


at Osage, 6:15 p.m. 

Saturday, Jan. 16 

JV/V wrestling at Lake Mills, 

10:00 a.m. 

Monday, Jan. 18 

7th grade girls basketball with 

Forest City, 4:15 p.m. 

8th grade girls basketball at 

Forest City, 4:15 p.m. 

JV girls and boys basketball at 

WCLT 6:30 p.m. 

Tuesday, Jan. 19 

7th grade girls basketball with 


8th grade girls basketball at 


JV girls and boys basketball with 

Belmond, 4:00 p.m. 


with Belmond, 6:15 p.m. 

Wednesday, Jan. 20 

Community Bible Study at 

United Methodist Church, 1:00 p.m. 

AJ Embroidery Open House, 

Tribune building, 2:00-5:00 p.m. 

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Services and Announcements 

of activities in our area 

CHURCHES 

“Not forsaking the assembling . . . together” 

ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH 

Rake, Iowa 

Rev. Carlton Shaw 


Council Meeting, 7:00 p.m. 






Newsletter deadline 

BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH 

Thompson, Iowa 

Mark Decker, Pastor 


Traditional, 9:00 a.m. 

Fellowship/ Sunday School 10:00 a.m. 

Faith & Family, 10:45 a.m. 



Newsletter deadline 

BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN CHURCH 


Perry Aalgaard, Pastor 




Fellowship, 10:30 a.m. 


LWR Sewing Day, 9:00 a.m. 


Ruth Circle, 9:30 a.m. 

Hope Circle, 2:00 p.m. 


Council, 7:00 p.m. 

COMMUNITY CHAPEL 

Lakota, Iowa 

Ron Wheeler, Pastor 


Worship service with Bart DeBoer, 9:00 

a.m. 


AWANA Clubs Uniform Night at First 

Baptist in Buffalo Center, 6:30 p.m. 

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 





Awana Clubs Uniform Night, 6:30 p.m. 

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 


Tim Diehl, Pastor 



Fellowship time, 10:15 a.m. 


FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 

Lakota, Iowa 

Donna Steven, Pastor 


Mary Circle, 6:30 p.m. 




Annual Meeting after Worship 

Monday, January 18: 

Hearty Italian Vegetable Beef 

Soup, crackers, cottage cheese, 

mixed fruit. 


Hot Turkey Sandwich w/ potatoes 

and gravy, green beans, 

pumpkin custard, vegetable juice, 

LS. 


Birthday Party 


Pot Roast w/ Potatoes, carrots & 

onions w/ milk gravy, apple crisp, 

orange juice. 

Friday, January 22: 

Lemon-Herbed Chicken, scalloped 

corn, stewed tomatoes, fruit 

ambrosia 2, orange juice. 

Reservations for a meal need to 

be made by 6:00 p.m. the night 

before. For reservations, call Bea 

Smoley at 562-2531. Please leave 

a message if you reach the answering 

machine. 

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& GRAND OPENING 

Wednesday, 

January 20 

2:00-5:00 p.m. 

News from 

TMNH 

By Sandy Bashans, Activity Director 

Whew -- we made it through 

another snow storm. As of today, 

Monday, it’s just 68 days until 

Spring. 

Besides being snowed in this 

week, we were also on the “no visitor” 

list due to having the flu here. 

We’re sorry for the inconvenience 

for you, but we didn’t want to pass it 

on to you. We’re better now, so 

come on out! 

This week, several things needed 

to be cancelled due to weather 

and flu, but we did have some of the 

things though. 

This week we celebrated three 

birthdays. Paul Branstad’s on 

Tuesday, Irma Lockrem’s on 

Wednesday and Dottie Johanson’s 

on Thursday. Each day of the birthdays 

we sang “Happy Birthday” to 

that special person. 

We did have reading and exercise, 

games of Plinko and 

Dominoes. We also had the 

Tuesday program with a lunch of 

cheese and sausage and cheesecake 

cup. 

Sunday, Pastor Wheeler came to 

do the Sunday Church service. It 

was so good to have the service 

here. It made things a lot better 

after a “closed up” week. 

We’ve had several new people 

move here to Timely Mission this 

past month. We’d like to welcome 

Gen Dearing, Gil Trostheim, Regina 

Danger, Ruth Nelson, Garland 

Graves and Darlene Johnson. It’s 

nice to include them in our TMNH 

family. 

Thanks to Beth Ogren for sugar 

cookies, Esther Grimes for ice 

cream and Bill Bargman for fruit 

baskets. 

Think Spring! 

Venteicher Studies 

Abroad this Spring 

Mara Venteicher is participating 

in the Central College Abroad program 

during the 2010 spring 

semester. A junior majoring in general 

studies, she will study in 

Merida, Mexico. She is a 2007 

graduate of North Iowa High School 

and the daughter of Bruce 

Venteicher and Sher Blomster of 

Buffalo Center. 

Central College, an established 

leader in the field of international 

education having worked with more 

than 10,000 students from 200 

American colleges and universities 

since the study abroad program 

began in 1965, offers eight international 

programs including: Austria, 

China, England, France, Mexico, 

the Netherlands, Spain and Wales. 

Service learning and internship 

opportunities are available at each 

program. Central recently added a 

summer program in Accra, Ghana. 

Central’s study abroad program is 

recognized by U.S. News & World 

Report in the programs to look for 

category. 

Central College is a private, fouryear, 

residential liberal arts college 

located in Pella, Iowa. For more 

information, contact the admission 

office at 888-462-3687 or go to 

www.central.edu 

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MAKING A DELIVERY ... to the Neighborhood Food Bank in Forest City on December 22 are Jamie 

Thomsen, Kylie Holst and Ceara Fjeld. 

4-H County Council 

Helps Deliver Food 

Members of the Winnebago 4-H 

County Council helped deliver food 

boxes from the Neighborhood Food 

Bank in Forest City this holiday season 

under the direction of Jamie 

Thomsen. County Council began 

doing this as a way to help out their 

communities, and it has become an 

annual tradition. 

Members of the 4-H council 

delivered food boxes from the 

Neighborhood Food Bank in Forest 

The 

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Stork lub 

Mark and Karan Tolzmann are 

delighted to announce their new 

arrival, Tyler Dean, on December 8, 

2009 in Hayden, Idaho. Tyler 

weighed 7 lbs. 5 oz. Welcoming him 

home was his big sister, Brynn. 

Grandparents are Denny and Deb 

Tolzmann of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. 

Proud great-grandparents are Ruth 

Winter of Buffalo Center and John 

and Carla Hauer of Coeur d’Alene. 

File Electronically 

To Receive Faster 

Income Tax Refunds 

This year more than ever, electronic 

filing of individual income tax 

returns is vital, according to Mark 

Schuling, Director of the Iowa 

Department of Revenue. 

"We enter the tax season with 

reduced staffing levels and no temporary 

employees due to budget 

constraints," Schuling said. "We 

apologize for the inconvenience 

City on December 22, 2009. The 

food bank relies on donations of 

food by community members, and 

cash donations are needed to pay 

rent, insurance and to buy food from 

the Iowa Food Bank at greatly 

reduced prices. Mr. Johns 

expressed his appreciation to everyone 

who has donated to the food 

bank. Everyone who works at the 

food bank is a volunteer, so all 

money raised does go toward those 

items. 

Winnebago County 4-H Council 

is a youth organization that helps 

plan and carry out activities and 

events of the county 4-H programs. 

Members gain leadership skills, 

and understand the impact on 

paper return filers." 

Because processing paper is 

time-intensive, paper filers may wait 

up to 16 weeks for their refunds. Efilers 

receive their refunds in less 

than two weeks and have a variety 

of e-file options. Most tax professionals 

offer electronic filing, and 

software is available for purchase. 

In addition, on January 15 the 

Department will have online electronic 

filing options on its Web site 

— www.iowa.gov/tax/. Taxpayers 

Foot/Nail Clinics 

Having trouble reaching your feet to cut your nails? 

Or not able to see well enough to cut your toenails or look at 

the bottom of your feet to inspect for open sores? 

Winnebago Public Health Nursing Department is now offering 

Foot Assessment and Nail trimming clinics the last 

Thursday of every month at our office, 216 South 4th Street, 

Forest City. The cost is only $20.00. If you are unable to 

come to the office; we will come to your home for $25.00. 

Please call for an appointment at 

641-585-4763 or 1-800-749-6235 

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develop friendships with council 

members from neighboring areas 

and are role models for younger 4- 

H’ers. They are leaders in the 4-H 

program and form a link between 

the Extension staff and other 4-H 

members in their local clubs. High 

school age members of various 

county 4-H clubs make up this 

years’ Winnebago County 4-H 

Council. 

The Neighborhood Food Bank in 

Forest City is located at 215 4th 

Street South and is open every 

Monday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Their 

phone number is 641-585-1360 or 

Wayne Johns can be reached at 

641-585-4756. 

who qualify can e-file their federal 

and Iowa returns free of charge. 

Those who do not qualify can file for 

a fee. 

"We encourage online filers to 

go to our Web site to file," Schuling 

said. "It is easy to navigate, and taxpayers 

can be certain the online 

companies have been approved by 

our Department." Last year, 74% of 

Iowa returns were filed electronically. 

Each year the Department 

processes approximately 1.5 million 

returns. 

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Obituaries 

Mary Jane Huntington, 76 

Mary Jane Huntington, 76, died 

Sunday, January 3 at Muse-Norris 

Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City, 

IA. A Memorial Service was held 

Thursday January 7 at the Clear Lake 

United Methodist Church in Clear 

Lake with Rev. Diana Hoover officiating. 

Mary Jane Arnold was born May 

23, 1933 in Ames, IA to Floyd J. and 

Mary H. (Condon) Arnold. She graduated 

from Ames High in 1951 and 

Iowa State Teachers College in 1955. 

In 1956, she married Robert W. 

Huntington in Ames. 

Mary Jane taught music and 

English at Dows Community School 

and English at Madrid Community 

School. She was an assistant to the 

children’s librarian at the Clear Lake 

Public Library. 

She was a member of the United 

Methodist Church in Clear Lake, 21st 

Century Club and Chapter LE, P.E.O. Mary Jane served on the Executive 

Board of Iowa State Chapter, P.E.O. for six years and as its president in 

1991-92. 

Mary Jane is survived by her husband Robert Huntington, Clear Lake, 

Iowa; a son Brad Huntington and his wife Loree, Thompson, Iowa; a 

daughter Martha Huntington, Clear Lake, Iowa; three grandchildren, Erin 

Renea, Blake Parker and Ashley Kate Huntington, Thompson, Iowa; a sister 

Elizabeth and her husband Jim Graham of Arvada, CO; a brother Merle 

of Newport News, VA and many nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister-in-law Nancy 

Arnold. 

Memorials may be made to the Clear Lake United Methodist Church, 

Clear Lake Public Library, Hospice of North Iowa or Iowa State Chapter, 

P.E.O. 

Eldon W. Thornber, 100 

Eldon W. Thornber, 100, of Colman, SD died Tuesday, December 29, 

2009 at Riverview Manor in Flandreau, SD. Funeral services were held 

Saturday, January 2 at Skroch Funeral Chapel, Colman with burial at 

Colman Cemetery. 

Eldon was born near Dell Rapids, SD on May 1, 1909 to William and 

Mattie (Cuckow) Thornber. The family moved to Colman in 1911 and Eldon 

graduated from Colman High School. He married Frances M. Cramer on 

December 2, 1929 at Coman Lutheran Church. Eldon farmed most of his 

life, taking over the family farm in 1935 when his father passed away. He 

followed in his father’s footsteps and raised Shropshire sheep besides 

being a diversified farmer. He retired from farming in the 60’s when he started 

the Moody County Commodity program. However, he never gave up 

being a sheperd. Frances preceded him in death on January 29, 2005. 

Eldon was an avid trapper, hunter and fisherman. His stories about the 

adventures of him and his companions will live on far longer. Eldon was a 

lifelong active member of the Odd Fellow Lodge, belonging to both the local 

Colman IOOF Lodge and the Encampment in Madison. He served as 

Secretary of the Colman Lodge for years and was appointed Grand Master 

of the South Dakota Encampment in the late 1950’s. Eldon was also a lifelong 

member of the United Methodist Church in Colman. He was active for 

years with the Moody County Farm Bureau and served as the local agent 

for Farm Bureau Insurance in the 50’s and 60’s. 

Eldon leaves behind 5 children, Eldon C. (Geneva) Thornber, 

Wentworth; Sue Christensen, Colman; Donna (George) Jensvold, Onamia, 

MN; Clayton (Marlene) Thornber, Chilton, WI; Sandra Thornber, Wentworth; 

12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; 8 

step-grandchildren and 18 step-great-grandchildren. Eldon is preceded in 

death by his wife of 75 years, Frances; 2 grandsons, Robert Christensen 

and Mark Allen; one great-grandson, Marshall Allen; his parents and 2 

brothers, Hubert and Wesley. 

Death Notice 

Mariam Heetland Stafford, age 

91, of Aurora, Colorado passed 

away on December 23, 2009. She 

is survived by her son, Tom Stafford 

of Galena, Illinois and daughter 

Nancy Sunderland of Colorado. 

Flu Symptons Could 

Be a Sign of Carbon 

Monoxide Poisoning 

While the symptoms of 

headache, nausea and fatigue are 

usually associated with the flu, 

they’re also a warning sign of 

another serious health problem - 

carbon monoxide poisoning. Alliant 

Energy encourages customers to 

recognize the signs of carbon 

monoxide poisoning and to take 

safety precautions this heating season. 

“Since symptoms mimic those of 

the flu, victims of carbon monoxide 

poisoning often don’t realize the 

cause of their illness,” said Larry 

Jensema, a service specialist for 

Alliant Energy. “Headache, nausea 

or vomiting, dizziness or disorientation, 

fatigue, muscle weakness and 

difficulty waking are all early indicators 

of possible carbon monoxide 

poisoning.” 

Winter is the prime season for 

carbon monoxide problems 

because your home is sealed up 

tight and your furnace is running to 

keep your home warm. Carbon 

monoxide is an invisible, tasteless, 

odorless gas that occurs when fuelburning 

appliances aren’t working 

properly. When people breathe in 

carbon monoxide, it enters the 

bloodstream and interferes with the 

absorption of oxygen by the blood 

cells. 

If exposure continues over a 

long period, carbon monoxide poisoning 

can lead to brain damage or 

even death. If the symptoms are not 

accompanied by fever, if everyone 

in the family is ill, or if the symptoms 

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the house and call a service professional 

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your home is seriously ill, call 911,” 

added Jensema. 

Alliant Energy also recommends 

that customers protect against carbon 

monoxide poisoning by using 

gas appliances correctly, keeping 

them well maintained and having 

natural gas furnaces inspected 

every year. Additionally, customers 

should refrain from heating their 

home with a gas oven or range and 

be careful when using an unvented 

space heater. Never use a charcoal 

grill indoors or a propane grill in an 

enclosed room. 

“To keep your family safe this 

winter, it’s especially important to 

install quality carbon monoxide 

detectors in your home’s living and 

sleeping areas,” said Jensema. “Be 

sure to change the batteries in a 

carbon monoxide detector often, 

just as you do with smoke detectors. 

Whenever you change your 

clocks to Daylight Saving Time, 

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Iowa Innovators 

The Sky’s Limitless 

With the completion of an expansion 

project at Skyworks Solutions, 

Inc.’s semiconductor design center in 

Cedar Rapids, the company is now 

hiring new design engineers, product 

engineers and technicians to continue 

its leadership in mobile connectivity 

and wireless communications. 

What’s more, the expansion by 

Skyworks—an industry innovator of 

mobile connectivity technology that 

is at the heart of today’s multimedia 

smart phones—demonstrates that 

the Cedar Rapids 

area continues to 

be at the forefront 

of radio frequency 

and wireless communications 

technology. 

But that’s not 

surprising, considering 

when Apollo 

11 first touched 

down on the moon 

40 years ago, it was Cedar Rapidsbased 

Collins Radio that designed 

and built the equipment that transmitted 

virtually all voice, video and data 

between the astronauts and mission 

control, including Neil Armstrong’s 

first words from the moon’s surface. 

Collins Radio merged with 

Rockwell International in 1971. 

Rockwell Collins was spun off as an 

independent company in 2001. 

Conexant Systems spun away from 

Rockwell International in 1999. Its 

wireless business merged with Alpha 

Industries to become Skyworks 

Solutions in 2002. 

“Cell phones, BlackBerrys, Palms 

and other wireless devices are elaborate 

radios,” says Joel Penticoff, 

Skyworks Solutions senior director 

of engineering and site manager of 

the Cedar Rapids location. “Our 

Iowa facility houses design engineering, 

layout, prototype development 

and test optimization for a variety of 

Skyworks’ products. 

“These power amplifiers, semiconductors, 

modules and direct conversion 

radios enable consumers to not 

only converse on their cell phones, but 

to send e-mails, download images and 

videos, and surf the Internet from 

their hand sets,” he continues. 

Penticoff says his staff keeps 

three words in mind as they design 

and develop the next generation of 

wireless technology: smaller, higher 

and lower. 

“Skyworks is constantly striving to 

develop smaller power amplifiers and 

semiconducting chips with higher 

efficiency to consume less battery 

Studies Find Routine 

Chiropractic Care 

Can Enhance Health 

As you schedule your family’s 

annual dentist appointments, 

women’s wellness exams and children’s 

physicals for 2010, you may 

want to consider adding a visit to a 

chiropractor to the calendar. 

Numerous research studies 

have shown that people who 

receive regular chiropractic care 

suffer fewer illnesses, injuries and 

degenerative diseases, and they 

report a better overall quality of life. 

A 2007 study conducted by the 

Integrative Medicine Independent 

Physician Association showed that, 

over a seven-year period, patients 

seeking alternative care realized 

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• 60-percent decrease in hospital 

admissions 

• 59-percent decrease in hospital 

stays 

• 62-percent decrease in outpatient 

surgeries and procedures 

• 85-percent decrease in pharmaceutical 

costs 

Chiropractic treatment is safe 

and effective, representing the 

largest, most recognized of the professions 

that offer options to traditional 

medical treatment. 

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power at lower costs,” he says. 

“Nokia, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, 

Motorola and other makers of 

multimedia hand-held devices must 

optimize every millimeter of their 

devices so we need to deliver innovative 

solutions.” 

With the completion of nearly 

15,000 additional square feet of office 

and laboratory space, Penticoff says 

the Iowa location is now Skyworks’ 

largest U.S. research, design and 

development center. And he believes 

his 100-employee 

team 

will continue to 

produce innovative 

technologies 

that will advance 

not only mobile 

connectivity, but 

support automotive, 

broadband, 

cellular infrastructure 

and other 

applications. 

“Skyworks chose to expand here 

based on the positive experience the 

company has had here,” he says. “We 

have an established track record of 

innovation and successful product 

development and look forward to 

growing our business here in the 

future.” 

Helping leverage the multi-million 

dollar expansion—which will create 

31 new high-technology jobs—was a 

series of tax benefits and credits from 

the Iowa Department of Economic 

Development’s High Quality Job 

Creation (HQJC) program. 

“We feel that Cedar Rapids has 

the available technological workforce 

to fill these critical positions,” 

says Penticoff. “And the area’s high 

quality of life and low cost of living is 

advantageous if we do need to recruit 

talent.” 

As hand-held devices evolve from 

phones to music and video players, 

Internet devices, cameras and more, 

advances in wireless technology and 

robust semiconductors will be important 

drivers in this evolution. 

Building on Collins Radio’s history 

of radio and avionics innovation, 

Skyworks Solutions Iowa semiconductor 

design center promises to lead 

the mobile connectivity revolution. 

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more than 60,000 licensed doctors 

of chiropractic in America treating 

more than 21 million U.S. citizens. 

“In the past, people had a perception 

that chiropractic was strictly 

for treating back pain, or maybe 

neck pain following an accident,” 

says Dr. Jeff Stickel of Stickel 

Chiropractic Clinic PC in Des 

Moines. “We’ve seen real growth in 

chiropractic as more people seek 

natural ways to stay healthy and 

desire a more preventive approach 

to healthcare.” 

The chiropractic approach to 

healthcare is holistic, meaning that 

it addresses the patient’s overall 

health. “Our goal as chiropractic 

physicians is to restore patients to a 

natural state of optimal health, 

through a variety of methods including 

manual adjustments, massage, 

trigger point therapy, nutrition and 

exercise rehabilitation, as well as 

counseling on lifestyle issues that 

impact health,” continues Dr. 

Stickel. “Just like going to the dentist 

to maintain a nice smile, routine chiropractic 

care helps you maintain a 

healthy spine and realize many 

wellness benefits.” 

Regular spinal check-ups can be 

the key to solving many health problems. 

Disease, or a state of disharmony 

in the body caused by spinal 

cord nerve-blockage or damage, 

will cause a generalized weakening 

of the body and a lowered resist- 

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FAT FANNY’S BISTRO ... is opening in Kensett this year thanks in 

part to a loan from Winn-Worth Betco. From left: Katie Rice, 

Marketing & Office Assistant, Winn-Worth Betco presents a check to 

Cindy and Alan Chartrand, owners of Fat Fanny’s Bistro. 

Winn-Worth Betco 

Helps Bring New 

Business to Kensett 

A new restaurant offering unique 

foods and a pleasant atmosphere is 

coming to North Iowa. Fat Fanny’s 

Bistro & Catering, owned by Cindy 

Chartrand and her husband, Alan, 

will be opening its doors in the early 

part of 2010 in Kensett. With their 

flair for foods from different cultures, 

coupled with Chartrand’s expertise 

and history in the kitchen, they are 

sure to bring something new and 

fresh to the residents of North Iowa. 

Fat Fanny’s will be serving 

breakfast and lunch from Tuesday- 

Friday and dinner options on Friday 

and Saturday nights. Menu items 

include quiche and Belgian waffles 

for breakfast, a variety of salads, 

paninis and take-out pizza for lunch 

and bruschetta, Viennese goulash 

and seafood Florentine for dinner — 

all at a small-town price. 

Along with their regular hours, 

Fat Fanny’s is bringing a new option 

in catering to the area. With more 

than 15 years in the catering business 

in the New York metropolitan, 

Los Angeles, and Providence areas, 

Fat Fanny’s will surely bring a new 

option for weddings, parties and 

other events. Chartrand hopes to 

bring a more personal and customized 

approach to catering. “Fat 

Fanny’s can tailor any menu, 

whether it be a dinner party, wedding 

or just a special dinner for two,” 

says Chartrand. 

In order to assist with some of 

the costs of starting a small business, 

Chartrand sought out funding 

ance that can lead to other bodily 

malfunctions and illness. 

“I knew chiropractic care helped, 

so I started seeing Dr. Stickel when 

I was 15,” said Dan Mahoney, a junior 

at Dowling Catholic High School 

in Des Moines. “For me, regular 

chiropractic care is a natural part of 

my game conditioning for football.” 

Mahoney was a starting center 

on the Dowling football team that 

reached the semifinals of the Iowa 

High School Football Championship 

playoffs this fall. 

“This year, I had an adjustment 

every Friday morning before each 

game,” continues Mahoney. “Even 

though I take a lot of blows to my 

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Bison Take First 

Conference Win 

At West Hancock 

The Bison snapped a three 

game losing streak on December 

18 as they defeated the West 

Hancock Eagles at Britt, 77-55. 

Logan Hovland led all scorers as 

he topped out at 20 points, while 

Nic Hassebroek racked up 14 and 

Ben Matson had 10. Brent Price 

added 9 points, Philip Griese and 

Eric Krull each had 8, Tory Kettwick 

scored 5, and Mark Milbrandt contributed 

3. 

“The first quarter was evenly 

played until we went on a late run to 

end the first quarter,” recapped 

head coach Chad Hinders. “We 

scored the last six points of the 

quarter, including a three pointer at 

the buzzer to take a 19-10 lead 

heading into the second quarter. 

“Defense was the key in the second 

quarter. Our squad stepped it 

up in the second quarter allowing 

the Eagles 11 points and holding 

them scoreless for five of the eight 

minutes of the quarter. Offensively, 

we were able to put 15 points on the 

scoreboard to take a 34-21 halftime 

lead. 

“Both offenses flourished in the 

third quarter,” continued Hinders. 

“West Hancock outscored us 22 to 

19, cutting our lead to ten points 

heading into the fourth quarter. 

“West Hancock drilled a three 

pointer to start the fourth quarter to 

get the lead below double digits for 

the first time since early in the second 

quarter. We maintained composure, 

executed the offense, handled 

the ball, and converted free throw 

opportunities to earn a 77-55 victory. 

After the Eagles cut the lead to 

seven, we went on a 22 to 9 run, 

securing the win. 

“Our press really did not create 

turnovers that we turned into easy 

points, but I think it did wear the 

Eagles down and kept them off balance,” 

the coach went on to explain. 

“A couple turnovers off the press 

were a catalyst to our big run in the 

fourth quarter. 

“Offensively, we were able to 

execute well. We looked comfortable 

against their different defensive 

looks, and the ball movement 

in our offensive possessions was 

crisp. We actually passed up open 

looks to get the ball to people that 

had even better opportunities, and 

we were able to convert. 

Fortunately, we were able to make 

a couple outside jumpers, which 

allowed our post players better 

inside looks.” 

North Iowa . . . . . . . . . .19 15 19 24 77 

West Hancock . . . . . . .10 11 22 12 55 

Eagles Bison 

Field Goals . . . . . . . . . . . . 21/53 30/62 

3 Pt. Field Goals . . . . . 6/26 6/15 

Free Throws . . . . . . . . . . . 4/10 11/19 

Rebounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 32 

Defensive . . . . . . . . . . 16 18 

Offensive . . . . . . . . . . 10 14 

Turnovers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 7 

Fouls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 15 

Assists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 20 

Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 0 

Steals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 9 

FIELD GOALS 

Logan Hovland 8/11, Nic Hassebroek 

7/10, Philip Griese 4/7, Brent Price 3/8, Ben 

Matson 3/9, Troy Kettwick 2/6, Eric Krull 2/6, 

Mark Milbrandt 1/3 

THREE POINT FIELD GOALS 

Ben Matson 3/6, Brent Price 3/7 

FREE THROWS 

Eric Krull 4/4, Logan Hovland 4/5, Troy 

Kettwick 1/2, Mark Milbrandt 1/2, Ben Matson 

1/3 

REBOUNDS 

Def/Off: Nic Hassebroek 5/2, Logan 

Hovland 4/3, Brent Price 5/1, Mark Milbrandt 

1/2, Ben Matson 0/3, Eric Krull 2/0, Troy 

Kettwick 1/1, Jordan Anderson 0/1, Philip 

Griese 0/1 

Bison Victorious at 

Newman Tuesday 

The Bison handed the Newman 

Knights their first conference defeat 

of the season by prevailing 58-44 in 

an away game January 5. 

Ben Matson led all scorers with 

14 points, followed by Eric Krull with 

12 and Logan Hovland with 11. Nic 

Hassebroek scored 8, Philip Griese 

and Brent Price had 5 each, Jordan 

Anderson 2, and Mark Milbrant 

added 1. 

“The Knights were able to open 

a six point advantage six minutes 

into the contest,” described head 

coach Chad Hinders. “For the 

remaining two minutes, our defense 

held them scoreless, and the 

offense was able to put five points 

on the board ,cutting the Knights’ 

lead to one 17-16 ending the first 

quarter. 

“In the second quarter, we forced 

the Knights to turn the ball over 

eight times and outscored them 13- 

6 to take a 29-23 halftime advantage. 

“Playing on the road in the NIC is 

not an easy task,” stated Hinders. 

“We told the squad in our halftime 

talk that it would take even more 

intensity and effort to come out with 

a victory on this night. It is always 

key to get a defensive stop to start 

the second half and a good look on 

the offensive end. We were able to 

do just that — a Knight shot bounded 

long and eventually was turned 

into a Ben Matson layup. That 

sequence of events gave us a boost 

of confidence to start the half. 

“In the third quarter, we were 

able to add to our lead, and at the 

third quarter horn we had upped our 

lead to ten points, 47-37. 

“Defense once again came up 

big for us in the fourth quarter, 

essentially holding the Knights to 

just four points in the quarter,” continued 

Hinders. “They were able to 

score a three pointer in the final 

minute of the contest. Offensively, 

we were patient and did a nice job 

of handling the ball against their different 

defensive looks. We were 

calm and deliberate in our execution 

of our fourth quarter possessions. 

Free throws also helped us 

maintain a double digit lead 

throughout the majority of the fourth 

quarter. Ben Matson contributed 

five free throws out of six attempts 

down the stretch to help us to the 

victory.” 

North Iowa is slated to make up 

a game against Garner-Hayfield at 

home this Thursday before traveling 

to Osage on Friday. 

North Iowa . . . . . . . . . .16 13 18 11 58 

Newman . . . . . . . . . . . .17 6 14 7 44 

Knights Bison 

Field Goals . . . . . . . . . . . . 17/51 19/61 

3 Pt. Field Goals . . . . . 2/16 2/7 

Free Throws . . . . . . . . . . . 8/14 18/30 

Rebounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 39 

Defensive . . . . . . . . . . 24 25 

Offensive . . . . . . . . . . 10 14 

Turnovers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 18 

Fouls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 18 

Assists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 13 

Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2 

Steals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 9 

FIELD GOALS 

Logan Hovland 5/10, Nic Hassebroek 4/7, 

Ben Matson 4/11, Eric Krull 3/10, Brent Price 

2/9, Philip Griese 1/5 


Eric Krull 1/5, Brent Price 1/8 

FREE THROWS 

Ben Matson 6/8, Eric Krull 5/8, Philip 

Griese 3/4, Jordan Anderson 2/2, Logan 

Hovland 1/2, Mark Milbrandt 1/4 

REBOUNDS 

Def/Off: Logan Hovland 7/2, Ben Matson 

5/2, Brent Price 4/2, Nic Hassebroek 3/2, Eric 

Krull 2/2, Mark Milbrandt 1/3, Jordan 

Anderson 2/0, Troy Kettwick 1/1 

THURSDAY, JANUARY 14 

Garner at North Iowa 

NORTH IOWA MIDDLE SCHOOL 

2010 7th & 8th Grade Girls Basketball Schedule 

7th Grade 

Thursday, Jan. 14 WCLT Home 4:00 

Friday, Jan. 15 Northwood-Kensett Away 4:00 

Monday, Jan. 18 Forest City Home 4:15 

Tuesday, Jan. 19 Garner-Hayfield Home 4:15 

Monday, Jan. 25 WCLT Away 4:00 

Tuesday, Feb. 2 Forest City Away 4:15 

Tuesday, Feb. 9 Lake Mills Home 4:15 

Friday, Feb. 12 West Hancock Home 4:15 

Tuesday, Feb. 16 Garner-Hayfield Away 4:15 

Thursday, Feb. 18 Lake Mills Away 4:15 

8th Grade 

Thursday, Jan. 14 WCLT Home 4:00 

Friday, Jan. 15 Northwood-Kensett Away 4:00 

Monday, Jan. 18 Forest City Away 4:15 

Tuesday, Jan. 19 Garner-Hayfield Away 4:15 

Monday, Jan. 25 WCLT Away 4:00 

Tuesday, Feb. 2 Forest City Home 4:15 

Tuesday, Feb. 9 Lake Mills Away 4:15 

Friday, Feb. 12 West Hancock Away 4:15 

Tuesday, Feb. 16 Garner-Hayfield Home 4:15 

Thursday, Feb. 18 Lake Mills Home 4:15 

Coaches Rox Steffensen and Jim Pitt 

JV Boys Lose to 

Newman Knights 

The North Iowa JV Boys basketball 

team returned to the court on 

January 5 and lost 52–46 to the 

Newman Knights at Mason City. 

The loss dropped their record to 5 

wins and 1 loss. Coach Mark 

Ostermann commented, “We cannot 

continue to make offensive and 

defensive mistakes and expect to 

win. We had our chances to win, 

and we blame no one but ourselves. 

We have to play better on 

both ends of the court when we play 

teams with more experience, or we 

won’t like the results.” 

Individual scoring for the Bison 

included Mark Milbrandt with 7 

points, Garrett Smith, Jordan 

Anderson and Kory Hobbs with 6 

points each, Frank Campos and 

Troy Kettwick with 5 points each, 

Justin Murray 4, Nick Kahler 3, and 

Reese Nelson and Kenny 

Halverson each scored 2 points. 

8th Grade Boys 

Finish Season 8-1 

The North Iowa 8th grade boys 

basketball team ended their season 

on the road with a 32-24 victory 

over WCLT. Leading scorers were 

Josh Hofbauer with 12 points and 

Shawn Michael Murphy, Derek 

Yegge and Tate Corpron each with 

6 points. The Bison finished their 

season with an 8-1 record and 

showed much improvement 

throughout the year. 

LMNK Bags a 

Pair of Eagles 

The LMNK wrestling team 

notched up two more wins on 

January 5 as they defeated West 

Hancock and Eagle Grove at Britt, 

bringing their dual record to 9-3. 

Andy Dahle pinned both of his 

opponents at 125 pounds, and 

Calvin Beal (140) and Royce 

Byrnes (152) each got one pin and 

one win by decision. Joey Dupont 

(119), Spencer Capitani (135) and 

Jake Brekken (285) each had one 

pin. 

“We wrestled very well tonight. 

Our first meet after break last year 

was the worst meet of the year for 

us, so this is a big improvement,” 

said head coach Alex Brandenburg. 

“It was nice to avenge last year's 

loss to West Hancock. The kids did 

a great job of being aggressive, trying 

new moves, and going for pins.” 

LMNK 46 

West Hancock 24 

215-Nick Aitchison (W) dec. Jon Miller, 

10-3. 285-Alan Horstman (W) pinned 

Jake Brekken, 5:50. 103-Logan Butler 

(L) won by forfeit. 112-Cameron Batton 

(L) won by forfeit. 119-Joey DuPont (L) 

pinned Mark Johnson, 3:48. 125-Andy 

Dahle (L) pinned Mason Muth, 1:43. 

130-Junior Gallardo (L) won by forfeit. 

135-Spencer Capitani (L) pinned Bret 

Walk, 3:35. 140-Calvin Beal (L) dec. Neil 

Ausborn, 6-2. 145-Isaac Buffington (L) 

maj. dec. Chris Ausborn, 11-2. 152- 

Royce Byrnes (L) dec. Gunner Clark, 7- 

1. 160-Ryder Clark (W) pinned J.R. 

Linquist, 3:41. 171-Sam Patterson (W) 

dec. Ben Irons, 8-2. 189-Zac Schlueger 

(W) pinned Levi Dahle, 5:45. 

LMNK 60 

Eagle Grove 23 

285-Brekken (L) pinned Zach Boyer, 

1:00. 103-Butler (L) won by forfeit. 112- 

Batton (L) won by forfeit. 119-Matt Reed 

(E) pinned DuPont, 1:14. 125-A. Dahle 

(L) pinned Brenton Pohlman, 1:04. 130- 

Gallardo (L) won by forfeit. 135-Capitani 

(L) won by forfeit. 140-Beal (L) pinned 

Marcus Gatewood, 5:36. 145-Cody 

Harrison (E) tech. fall Buffington, 17-2. 

152-Byrnes (L) pinned Jackson Locke, 

5:00. 160-Jared Gambrill (E) pinned 

Linquist, 2:54. 171-Irons (L) won by forfeit. 

189-Bryce Olson (E) pinned L. 

Dahle, :58. 215-Miller (L) pinned Sean 

Halverson, 3:42. 

JV Results 

Jon Erickson 1-0, Blake Huntington 1-0, 

Evan Fritz 1-0, Cameron Peterson 1-0, 

Jake McGrane 2-1, Guillermo Hirschfeld 

0-3, Josh Perez 0-1, Zach Laidig 1-0. 

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SPORTS 

SPORTS 

Ladies Return to 

The Court with 

Loss at Newman 

The Lady Bison held the undefeated 

Newman Knights to their 

lowest score of the season on 

January 5 but weren’t able to take 

the lead as they fell 51-43. 

Amber Paden led all scorers with 

19 points, while Janie Penning followed 

with 12 for North Iowa. 

Samantha Gelhaus and Kaylan 

Hobbs each scored 4 points, and 

Shelby Heetland and Amanda 

Risius each had 2. 

“Our inability to handle their 

pressure throughout most of the 

game proved to be our undoing,” 

explained head coach Tom Smith. 

“We had a lot of kids who played 

scared when they really didn't need 

to be. For a team who had 27 

turnovers against the #2 team in the 

state of Iowa in 1A, we were still 

there with 3:30 left to go in the 

game. But our lack of focus, which 

was evident throughout the game, 

led to the loss. Being mentally 

tough on a possession by possession 

basis is what we need to strive 

for if we want to be successful, 

especially in big games such as 

this. We hope our kids learned that 

from this loss, because when we do 

play with that focus, we can compete 

with anyone.” 

LMNK Goes 1-2 

At Mason City 

The LMNK wrestling team faced 

some of its toughest competition to 

date at Mason City on Saturday, 

December 9, but they managed to 

pull out a win against Central 

Springs while falling to Mason City 

and Emmetsburg. LMNK’s dual 

record now stands at 10-5. 

Jake Brekken (215/285) and 

Junior Gallardo (130) defeated all 

three of their opponents, while 

Logan Butler (103), Cameron 

Batton (112/119), Calvin Beal (140), 

Isaac Buffington (145) and Royce 

Byrnes (152) each took down two 

wrestlers. 

“The competition was pretty 

tough today,” noted head coach 

Alex Brandenburg. “Mason City is a 

big school that is on the rise, and 

Emmetsburg is a traditional state 

power. I continue to be amazed how 

much our kids are improving. Our 

wrestlers are really aggressive and 

are starting to compete with higher 

level League competition Results 

like Mason City. 

Last year, we won 3 matches 

at 

against Mason City and got pinned 

in almost Buffalo all the other Lanes matches. This 

year, we won five and could have 

won 7 or 8 if things had fallen right. 

This is a good sign for the rest of 

the year and the future.” 

Mason City 48 

LMNK 18 

135-Val Flores (M) pinned Spencer 

Capitani, 3:18. 140-Calvin Beal (L) dec. 

Colton Schlie, 9-7 OT. 145-Dillon Coe 

(M) dec. Isaac Buffington, 8-6 OT. 152- 

Max Krieger (M) pinned Royce Byrnes, 

5:36. 160-Jordan Flaherty (M) pinned 

J.R. Linquist, 1:05. 171-Travis Mallo (M) 

pinned Jake McGrane, 1:34. 189-Jared 

Bartel (M) pinned Levi Dahle, 4:46. 215- 

Jon Miller (L) dec. Aaron Kacer, 6-1. 

285-Jake Brekken (L) dec. Clint Krieger, 

9-2. 103-Logan Butler (L) pinned Matt 

Tornquist, 4:26. 112-Cory Shinn (M) dec. 

Cameron Batton, 7-2. 119-Blake Spotts 

(M) won by forfeit. 125-Parker Sturges 

(M) pinned Andy Dahle, 3:20. 130-Junior 

Gallardo (L) dec. Tim Rickard, 6-5. 

LMNK 48 

Central Springs 24 

140-Beal (L) pinned Spencer Boyd, 

4:53. 145-Buffington (L) pinned Chris 

Smith, 1:08. 152-Byrnes (L) dec. Dylan 

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Wrestling at Kanawha 

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Friday, January 15, 6:15 pm 

Forest City at West Hancock, G & B 

Saturday, January 16, 1 pm 

Forest City at Charles City, G & B 

ISU Men at Nebraska, 6:30 pm 

Monday, January 18, 6:15 pm 

Newman Catholic at Forest City G & B 

Tuesday, January 19, 6:15 pm 

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JV 

The JV girls defeated the 

Knights by a score of 31-25. 

Makayla Heetland led the Lady 

Bison with 11 points, followed by 

Morgan Hassebroek with 6, 

Maranda Eichenberger 5, Macy 

Heetland 5, Haley Engelbarts with 

2, and Macie Emery with 2. Morgan 

Hassebroek led all rebounders with 

9. With the win, the team ran their 

record to 8-0. 

North Iowa . . . . . . . . . .11 9 10 13 43 

Newman . . . . . . . . . . . .13 12 10 16 51 

Knights Lady Bison 

Field Goals . . . . . . . . . . 20/53 16/29 

3 Pt. Field Goals . . 3/10 1/6 

Free Throws . . . . . . . . . 8/17 10/17 

Rebounds . . . . . . . . . . . 24 22 

Defensive . . . . . . . . 11 17 

Offensive . . . . . . . . 13 5 

Turnovers . . . . . . . . . . . 17 27 

Fouls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 17 

Assists . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 10 

Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 3 

Steals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 7 

FIELD GOALS 

Amber Paden 9/11, Janie Penning 5/9, 

Shelby Heetland 1/2, Kaylan Hobbs 1/3 


Kaylan Hobbs 1/2 

FREE THROWS 

Samantha Gelhaus 4/7, Janie Penning 

2/2, Amanda Risius 2/2, Kaylan Hobbs 1/2, 

Amber Paden 1/4 

REBOUNDS 

Def/Off: Amber Paden 9/2, Kaylan Hobbs 

5/1, Samantha Gelhaus 1/1, Carrie 

Berschman 1/0, Brandy Newton 1/0, Janie 

Penning 0/1 

FRIDAY, JANUARY 15 

Belmond at Garner 

Forest City at West Hancock 

MC Newman at Lake Mills 

North Iowa at Osage 

Miller, 7-1. 160-Gary Garcia (C) pinned 

Linquist, 5:18. 171-Chris Redfern (C) 

dec. Ben Irons, 11-6. 189-Andrew 

Nodtvedt (C) pinned L. Dahle 0:19. 215- 

Brekken (L) pinned Dylan Coyle, 0:47. 

285-Miller (L) won by forfeit. 103-Butler 

(L) pinned Sean Pua, 2:52. 112-Michael 

Faught (C) pinned Sean Haugerud, 

0:32. 119-Batton (L) dec. Colton Kisner, 

8-4. 125-Jesse Lambert (C) dec. A. 

Dahle, 6-3. 130-Gallardo (L) pinned 

Jake Webb, 1:16. 135-Capitani (L) 

pinned Jake Lister, 1:04. 

Emmetsburg 39 

LMNK 36 

145-Buffington (L) pinned Austin 

McCartin, 1:45. 152-Byrnes (L) dec. 

Andrew Wellik, 7-2. 160-Joey Naig (E) 

pinned Irons, 1:02. 171-Linquist (L) won 

by forfeit. 189-Jacob Morris (E) pinned 

Josh Perez, 0:31. 215-Miller (L) won by 

forfeit. 285-Brekken (L) pinned Andrew 

Garrelts, 2:19. 103-Tyler Leuer (E) 

pinned Butler, 1:50. 112-Batton (L) 

pinned Nick Merwald, 1:16. 119-Isaac 

Lundgren (E) won by forfeit. 125-Nick 

Schany (E) dec. A. Dahle, 8-4. 130- 

Gallardo (L) dec. Brady Bailey, 5-0. 135- 

Skylar Rice (E) pinned Capitani, 0:57. 

140-Jake Stubbs (E) pinned Beal, 3:43. 

Winter Iowa Games 

Deadlines Approaching 

As the New Year is upon us, the 

Winter Iowa Games are near. 

Registration deadlines are 

approaching for several sports. 

Sports will be held over four weekends. 

Dubuque will play host to the 

majority of sports and opening ceremony 

January 29-31. 

High School Boys 

Third at Opening 

Bowling Tourney 

The North Iowa boys bowling 

team came in third place at their 

first competition of the year at 

Newton on January 2. Norwalk 

placed first with 2761 pins, followed 

by Knoxville with 2536 while North 

Iowa scored 2306. 

Corey Knutson led North Iowa 

scoring 153 and 235 for a 388 total, 

Diedrich Wempen followed with 170 

and 129 for 299, and Alec 

Ostrander had 157 and 137 for 294. 

Gabe Thomsen scored 153 and 

135 for a 288 total, and Ryan 

Almelien scored 136 and 149 for 

285 pins. 

The teams played five baker 

games to reach their totals, which 

involves five bowlers each playing 

two frames in a game. 

“This was our first competition of 

the year and it made a very long 

day for our young bowling team, as 

we left Buffalo Center at 5:30 a.m.,” 

said head coach Doug Aukes. “Our 

team that participated on Saturday 

consisted of 3 freshmen, 1 sophomore, 

and 1 junior. As we are the 

only school in the North Iowa conference 

to have a sanction bowling 

team, we must travel to other 

schools to get sanction tournament 

competition. Hopefully next year we 

will have some North Iowa conference 

schools offering sanction 

bowling. 

“Thank you to all the parents 

who made the long trip down to 

Newton on a very cold day to support 

the Bison bowling team,” 

added Aukes. 

The team will compete next on 

Febrary 6 at Ida Grove, with a start 

time of 3:00 p.m. 

The following sports have an 

early registration deadline of 

Monday, January 11 and a late registration 

deadline of Monday, 

January 18: Basketball-Youth, 

Broomball, and Indoor Soccer. The 

Iowa Games Wrestling tournament 

in Perry has an early registration 

deadline of Monday, January 11 

and a late registration deadline of 

Friday, January 22 by 4:00 p.m. For 

complete sport information and 

online registration, coaches and 

athletes can visit www.iowagames.org 

New to the 2010 Winter Iowa 

Games are Women’s Basketball – 6 

on 6 in the Ames area, as well as 

Martial Arts and Wrestling in 

Dubuque. With the addition of these 

sports, the Winter Games will now 

hold a record 19 sports. 

Figure skating, adult ice hockey, 

dodgeball, and adult men’s basketball 

will take place in Cedar Rapids 

February 13-14. As Iowa’s premier 

winter sports festival, the Winter 

Iowa Games will be held in ten Iowa 

communities over the three week 

period.

Lakota In “Review” 

Mary Mabus, Correspondent ~ lrmab@hickorytech.net 

Lakota Museum Closed 

Open By Appointment 

Lakota Museum is closed until 

Spring. Will be very happy to open 

by appointment, call Char Spear at 

886-2510 or Marilyn Thompson 

886-2339. 

Hours at Library 

Lakota Public Library hours are 

Tuesday and Thursday, 1:00 to 5:00 

p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. On 

Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 

p.m. and Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. to 

12:00 noon. Library Director is Sue 

Kearney. 

LAKOTA COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS 

COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS 

CITY OF LAKOTA 

December 21, 2009 

Lakota City Council met in special session 

Monday, December 21, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. at 

the Lakota Community Room. 

Meeting was called to order by Mayor 

Price with Council Members Sime, Goldtrap 

and Boekelman present, Good absent, 1 seat 

vacant. 

Joel West gave a presentation on the proposed 

annexation and its boundaries. 

Motion was made by Sime and seconded 

by Goldtrap to adopt a RESOLUTION 

APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CER- 

TAIN PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF LAKOTA, 

IOWA. On roll call vote: AYES: Sime, 

Goldtrap, Boekelman. NAYS: None. ASBENT: 

Good. Resolution No. 09-10-04 passed and 

approved this 21st day of December, 2009. 


by Boekelman to accept the duties of City 

Clerk and Deputy Clerk as outlined and 

approve a base pay range for Deputy of $8.00- 

$12.00. 3 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent, 1 vacant. 

Carried. 

Royce Janssen was appointed to fill the 

council vacancy. 

Motion was made by Boekelman and seconded 

by Goldtrap to adjourn. Meeting 

adjourned. 

Doug Price, Mayor 

ATTEST: 

Arlo Sime, Mayor Pro-tem 

(Published 1/13/2010 in the 

Buffalo Center Tribune) 

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COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS 

CITY OF LAKOTA 

January 4, 2010 

Lakota City Council met in regular session 

Monday, January 4, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. at City 

Hall. 

Meeting was called to order by Mayor 

Price with council members Boekelman, Sime, 

Good, Janssen and Goldtrap present. Also 

attending were Deb Steven, Gary Anderson, 

George Good and Vall Ell. 


by Sime to approve the agenda. 5 

ayes, 0 nays. Carried. 

Motion was made by Good and seconded 

by Boekelman to approve the Consent 

Farmers Can Help 

Local Non-Profits 

With $2,500 Award 

Iowa farmers can kick off the 

new year by applying for an award 

to help a non-profit organization in 

their community that’s dear to their 

heart. The award is available 

through Monsanto’s America’s 

Farmers Grow Communities 

Project, a new pilot program being 

offered throughout Iowa and in parts 

of Missouri and Arkansas. Through 

the program, farmers can direct a 

$2,500 award to a local non-profit 

organization that’s important to 

them and their community. 

The program is intended to benefit 

non-profit community groups 

such as ag youth organizations, 

schools and other civic groups. 

Farmers can apply online or request 

a copy of the official rules of the 

award program at www.growcommunities.com, 

by calling 1-877-267- 

3332 or by sending a selfaddressed, 

stamped envelope to 

America’s Farmers Grow 

Communities Project, 914 Spruce 

St., St. Louis, Mo. 63102. 

Farmers, age 21 and over, who 

are actively involved in producing a 

minimum of 250 acres of corn, soybeans 

and/or cotton are eligible. 

The application period runs from 

Jan. 1 through Feb. 28, 2010. The 

program is open to all qualifying 

farmers, and there is no purchase 

requirement. In Iowa, one winner 

will be drawn from each of the 

state’s 99 counties. Monsanto will 

announce winning farmers and 

recipient organizations they chose 

Agenda. 5 ayes, 0 nays. Carried. 

Motion was made by Good and seconded 

by Boekelman to designate the Buffalo Center 

Tribune the official newspaper for 2010. 5 

ayes, 0 nays. Carried. 


by Good to approve paying the 2009-2010 

KCEDC dues. 5 ayes, 0 nays. Carried. 


by Sime to adjourn. Meeting adjourned 

7:22 P.M. 

Barbara Zwiefel, City Clerk 

ATTEST: 

Doug Price, Mayor 

DECEMBER RECEIPTS: 

$5,766.03 General Fund: $208.11, Road 

Use Tax Fund: $1558.38, L.O.S.T Fund: 

$3401.99, Water Utility Fund: $597.55 

DECEMBER EXPENDITURES: 

$11,868.42 General Fund: $6035.07, 

Road Use Tax Fund: $1741.42, Trust & 

Agency Fund: $371.44, Water Utility Fund: 

$3720.49 

Anderson Sanitation; Garbage fees .2902.25 

Alliant Energy; Electric Service . . . . .1002.68 

Simmering-Cory, Inc; 

Environmental review . . . . . . . . . . .90.00 

H&S Auto Parts; Supplies . . . . . . . . . 63.51 

Buchanan Law Firm; Legal fees . . . . . .56.25 

Mid-America Publishing Corp; 

Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55.40 

Algona Publishing Company; 

Public notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30.19 

Ed's Service; Tire repairs . . . . . . . . . .186.13 

Murra Hardware; Supplies . . . . . . . . . .51.10 

City of Titonka; Copies . . . . . . . . . . . . .43.00 

DeVries Lumber; Supplies . . . . . . . . . .53.31 

Hickory Tech; Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74.17 

Kossuth County Economic Development 

Corp; Virus protection . . . . . . . . . . .36.00 

LGI; Water test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21.00 

Mike Hansen; Mileage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00 

Iowa Public Employees Retirement 

System; Ipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .343.90 

NuWay Coop; Propane . . . . . . . . . . . .371.32 

Titonka Savings Bank; Payroll taxes .599.32 

Treasurer-State of Iowa; Payroll tax . . .81.00 

Utility Equipment; Hydrant . . . . . . . . .2211.56 

Barbara Zwiefel; Postage . . . . . . . . . .131.45 

December payroll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3454.90 

(Published 1/13/2010 in the 

Buffalo Center Tribune) 

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in March 2010. 

“Farmers in Iowa and across 

America work hard to feed, fuel and 

clothe our country and the world,” 

said John Raines, Vice President of 

Customer Advocacy for Monsanto. 

“As a company whose only business 

is agriculture, we want to work 

together with farmers to help them 

grow their local communities 

through the America’s Farmers 

Grow Communities Project.” 

The pilot program is part of a 

broad commitment by Monsanto to 

highlight the important contributions 

farmers make every day to our society 

by reinvesting in their local communities. 

The company also recently 

launched a national advertising 

campaign to build greater consumer 

awareness about the importance of 

U.S. agriculture, its economic 

impact and advances in preserving 

our vital natural resources. 

In addition, Monsanto, as one of 

the sponsors of America’s 

Heartland, aired nationally on public 

television stations and RFD-TV, is 

helping educate consumers through 

first-person farm stories on the vital 

contributions of the American 

farmer. The program is in its fifth 

season. 

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2009: Year in Review, Part II 

NICS Highlights 

The Lady Bison were represented 

at the State Golf Tournament for 

the first time in school history after 

senior Lauren Giesking shot an 89 

at the Regional meet at Greene on 

May 26 for a fourth place finish. The 

top five individual finishers moved 

on, as did the top two teams. North 

Iowa finished fifth in team scoring 

with a score of 405. 

The Academic All-Conference 

team was established to honor seniors 

and juniors who achieve the top 

5 ACT scores in their school district. 

The 2008-2009 winners in the North 

Iowa School District are seniors Joy 

McEachran, Rachel Miller, Kayla 

Hovland, Paula Larson and junior 

Becca Siemens. 

The Iowa Association of Track 

Coaches is honoring North Iowa 

head track coach Jon Potter as their 

Class 1A Girls State Coach of the 

Year. Potter led the Lady Bison 

track team to a second place finish 

at State this year, a new best for 

North Iowa. 

Lauren Giesking is the first Lady 

Bison golfer to ever make it to the 

Girls State Golf Tournament, and 

now she's also the first to medal at 

State by placing 8th after the final 

round of the tournament on June 2 

with a total score of 178. 

Celebrations 

George and Donna Jensvold celebrated 

their 30th wedding anniversary 

on June 9th. 

Marvin and Alice Austin celebrated 


on January 3rd. 

Fred and Joan Fiebelkorn celebrated 


on Sunday, May 31 at the 

Bethany Lutheran Church in 

Thompson. 

Charles and Diann Kerns celebrated 


on June 6, 2009. 

Al and Shirley Steenhard celebrated 

their 60th wedding anniversary. 

Eldon Johnson celebrated his 

50th birthday with friends and family 

on June 6. 

Marlyn Hassebroek celebrated 

his 70th birthday on Saturday, May 

16. 

Florence Potter celebrated her 

80th birthday with friends and family. 

Wilhelmine Risius celebrated her 

90th birthday on Friday, May 15. 

Willard Dearing celebrated his 

90th birthday with friends and family. 

Irvin Koppen celebrated his 92nd 

birthday at an Open House on 

Saturday, May 23. 

Grace Bosma reached a milestone 

on Saturday, April 18, when 

she turned 100 years old. In honor 

of her 100th birthday, she was presented 

with a plaque by Timely 

Mission Nursing Administrator 

Murray Berggren. Inscription on the 

plaque read as follows: 2009 

Century Club. Timely Mission 

Nursing Home takes pride in honoring 

Grace Bosma as a member of 

the Iowa Health Care Association 

Century Club. 

Jay and Cindy Hagen of 

Thompson became the proud 

grandparents of Brady James Will 

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641-562-2969 

Monday-Friday, 8-5 

Anderson Construction 

515-886-2454 

• Block • Brick 

• General Construction 

Mark D. Anderson 

Lakota 

Dentist 

Randall L. Winter, DDS 

Phone 562-2297 

800-763-4935 

101 4th Street NW 


on February 24, 2009. Great grandparents 

are Jake and Arlene Winter 

of Buffalo Center and Melba Hagen 

of Lake Mills. 

Brian and Robin Charlson of 

Lake Mills announced the birth of 

their first child, a son, Joseph 

Russell, born Wednesday, April 8 at 

the Albert Lea Medical Center. 

Grandparents are Jerry and Bonnie 

Charlson of Lake Mills and Ron and 

Nancy Sime of Rake. Great grandmothers 

are Judith Harris of Bolan 

and Leona Bye of Lake Mills. 

Jason and Rachel Wubben are 

the parents of a son, Carter James 

Wubben, born Friday, May 15, 

2009. Grandparents are Rod and 

Vicki Wubben of Buffalo Center and 

Jim and Karen Post of Titonka. 

Great-grandparents are Keith and 

Shirley Hagenson of Buffalo Center, 

Art and Marvella Post of Titonka and 

Alma Strempke of Waterloo. 

In Our Communities 

The Buffalo Center Historical 

Society announced that it had purchased 

the former Farmers Trust 

and Savings Bank building and the 

former Miller Drug Store building. 

Ownership of Peterson 

Hardware was transferred to Doug, 

Barb and Josh Murra on March 1, 

with the store opening with the new 

name of Murra Hardware on 

Monday, March 2. 

The Baumann family opened a 

new dairy farm east of Buffalo 

Center, Hawktree Dairy - the first 

Lely Robotic Barn in Iowa. 

A groundbreaking ceremony was 

held Wednesday, April 1 in 

Thompson for the new Titonka 

Savings Bank to be built on the 

grassy area west of Hometown 

Market south of Highway 9. 

Bob and Sue Sabin of Lakota 

purchased the Kettle Café in 

Bancroft from Tim and Kelly Rowlet 

on January 1, 2009. After some 

remodeling, their first day of business 

was 6:00 a.m. on February 12 

in the newly owned café renamed B 

& S Aroma Café located on the main 

street in Bancroft. 

Buffalo Center Tribune sold to 

Mid-America Publishing. 

The excitement was almost too 

much for Diane Jorgenson after 

making a deal of a lifetime as a contestant 

on NBC's "Deal or No Deal". 

With the amounts of $750,000 and 

$1,000,000 left on the board, and an 

offer of $186,000 from the Banker, 

Jorgenson was faced with the question 

of "Deal or No Deal" as the 

show aired Monday, May 4 with host 

Howie Mandel. After consulting with 

family and friends and what she 

called "her gut feeling", Jorgenson 

took the "Deal" and walked off the 

stage with $186,000. 

Highway 9 Pool League hosted 

the 1st Annual Eagles Single Pool 

Tournament in the Lakota Eagle 

Center, Saturday, March 7, with 75 

men and 20 women signed up to 

play on the 10 pool tables moved in 

for the event. 

Honor Flight Winnebago County 

World War II veterans salute the 

crowd at "their memorial" in 

Washington. The veterans left the 

Mason City Airport at 5:30 a.m. 

Saturday, April 18 for a whirlwind 

trip of Washington, D.C., returning 

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• Massage Therapy 

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Bank Agency 

Insurance 

LIFE-HEALTH-HOME and AUTO 

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Bruce Venteicher, Agent 

Optometrists 

Dr. Brent D. Johnson 

Dr. Roger Hanson 

BLUE EARTH VALLEY EYE CLINIC 

435 South Grove Street, Suite 2 

Blue Earth, MN 

Phone 507-526-2222 

Susan Post 

Certified Public Accountant 

235 Elevator Ave E 

PO Box 277 

Titonka, IA 50480-0277 

515-928-2138 

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at 10:30 that evening. While there, 

they visited the World War II 

Monument and many other attractions 

in the city. 

Retiring staff members at North 

Iowa Community Schools were honored 

with an appreciation open 

house on May 8. The retirees have 

a combined total of 248 years of 

working with children in the North 

Iowa system. The number of years 

is listed after each retiree. Honored 

at the reception were Connie 

Brooks (35), 4th grade; Nancy Sime 

(25), Middle School Mathematics; 

Thelma Adams (20), Middle School 

Special Education; and School 

Board Secretary Cheryl Benn (33); 

Supt. Larry Hill (34); Dean Gerzema 

(34), Vocational Agriculture; Louise 

Hagedorn (36), 4th grade and Brian 

Blodgett (15), Technology Director; 

Dick DeVries (16), bus driver. 

Two regional artists participated 

in the Regional Art Show held at 

Clear Lake. Dean Swenson, an art 

teacher at North Iowa High School, 

entered an acrylic painting "Winter's 

Tree of Life Ceremonies 

Honor the Spirit of Life 

Hospice of North Iowa’s 2009 

Tree of Life Ceremonies raised 

more than $57,000. The contributions 

made by so many generous 

people will go towards providing 

end-of-life care to patients and families 

of Hospice of North Iowa. 

Hospice of North Iowa is a notfor-profit 

organization, and as such 

all donations received go directly 

towards caring for patients and their 

loved ones. 

“These donations help bridge the 

gap between what Medicare does 

not cover and helps provide exceptional 

care and services that our 

patients and their loved ones need 

and want,” said Dixie Kavars, 

Executive Director, Hospice of 

North Iowa. 

During the Tree of Life ceremonies, 

evergreen trees were 

“brought to light” in five communities 

National Radon Action Month • January 2010 

Has H your home been tested for radon? 

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3804 185th Avenue 

Lakota, IA 50451 

515-886-2243 

"For all your big trophies" 

RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL 

& FARM WIRING 

Martinson Electric 

Tim Martinson, Owner 

641-562-2806 

Free Estimates Buffalo Center 

Silber's Photography 

Exceptional Quality at Reasonable Prices! 

HIGH END DIGITAL IMAGES 

Individual, family, pet, sr. portraits, weddings, 

anniversaries, special events and more 

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HASSEBROEK REFRIGERATION Plaques, Trophies, 

• Commercial Refrigeration & Equip. 

• GE and Hotpoint Appliances 

• Heating • CoolingPromotional • Heat Pumps Items 

• Water Conditioning • Water Heaters 

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•Tractors, 

all makes and models 

•Combines 

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End". His work, then at the state 

level awarded second place. 

Marvella Blome of Thompson, 

whose entry was a watercolor painting 

"Life's Tough", was recognized 

with the top award Best of Show. 

Marvella also received the People's 

Choice Award. 

Winners of the 20th Annual 

Walleye Classic held at Clear Lake 

May 16 and 17 were Kevan Paul of 

Clear Lake and Bryan Paul of 

Buffalo Center. The duo ended the 

first day in 7th place with 2 fish 

weighing 6.86 pounds, but after 

pulling in 5 more on Sunday, they 

weighed in at 21.19 to take first 

place by more than 2 pounds on the 

runner-ups. The Pauls were presented 

with a check for $2,500 for 

their accomplishment. "We've been 

fishing Clear Lake since we were 

just little squirts," explained Kevan. 

"Fishing has always been something 

special to us." 

Continued next week 

– Charles City, Forest City, Osage, 

Hampton and Mason City. As contributions 

are received, lights are 

placed on trees in memory of loved 

ones or in honor of the living. Every 

light on the Tree of Life helped 

extend Hospice of North Iowa services 

needed to allow patients to live 

out the last months of their lives with 

dignity, often in the comfort of their 

own homes. There was no minimum 

donation required. 

Hospice of North Iowa has been 

a proud part of the North Iowa community 

since 1982 and serves: 

Charles City, Osage, Greene, 

Mason City, Lake Mills, Forest City, 

Britt, Garner, Clear Lake, Sheffield, 

Hampton, Iowa Falls and surrounding 

communities. The organization’s 

office is in Mason City with support 

centers in Charles City and 

Hampton. 

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Radon is the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer. 

The Iowa AIR Coalition of Public Health Offi f ficials 

is 

offering radon test kits at reduced cost to you. 

Fill out this form and send to: 

Linn County Public Health, 501 13th Street NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405 

Radon information - 1-800-383-5992. 

Enclosed is my check for $6.00 payable to Linn Co. Public Health (includes postage and analysis). 

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Optometrists 

Drs. Klepper & Trainer 

Eyes Examined 

Glasses Fitted — Contact Lenses 

115 East Call Algona, Iowa 

295-2196 

1-800-330-5198 

B. C. Veterinary Clinic 

John Stock, DVM 

Buffalo Center and Titonka 

Phone 562-2262 

If no answer call 928-2642 

CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS 

Erpelding, Voigt 

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562-2521 or 

Algona, Phone 295-7275 

TIGGES CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC 

Family Practice & Sports Injury 

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For Sale Notice 

FARM FOR SALE — 460 

Acres, Humboldt County near 

Renwick on Hwy 17. 337 tillable, 69 

CSR. Good hunting farm with 5% 

net return. $3125/acre. Kent Kiburz, 

515-462-2123. (27)45-1ty 

QUALITY ECHO CHAINSAWS, 

trimmers, garden tillers, hedge clippers, 

leaf blowers, power pruners 

and much more. All 300 hour certified 

to last for years. Lyle’s Sales 

and Service, Leland. -- 641-567- 

3743. (29)8tf 

ARE YOU LIVING ALONE? Be 

safe with a Medical Alert Dialer. No 

monthly charge, FREE installation. 

Call or stop in at RunTime Data, 

641-562-2001. (24)28-tf 

NEW OR USED appliances. 

Call or stop. Hassebroek 

Refrigeration, 562-2592. (10)3-tf 

SCRATCH PADS -- now available 

at Buffalo Center Tribune. 

Wanted 

WANTED — Vintage Kent 

Feeds stocking hat, red with black, 

yellow and red logo. Any help to 

locate this sentimental item is much 

appreciated. 515-664-6938. 

(24)45-2ty 

Library Hours 

NEW OPEN HOURS 

Monday, Wednesday and 

Friday -- 2:00-5:30 p.m. 

Tuesday 9:30-11:30 a.m.; 

2:00-5:30 p.m. 

Thursday -- 2:00-7:00 p.m. 

Saturday -- 9:30-11:30 a.m. 

HELP WANTED 

Rembrandt Enterprises, 

recognized as a premier egg 

company in the industry, 

has an opening for a 

Feed Lab Technician 

and on-line positions at the 

Thompson, Iowa site. 

For more information call 

641-584-2050 or pick up an 

application at 13780 450th St, 

Thompson, IA. 

Full benefit package available. 

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BRANDT STUMP REMOVAL 

SERVICE, insured, free estimates, 

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NOTICE — High risk auto 

insurance, immediate SR-22 filings 

— See Deb at Central States 

Agency, LLC, 641-562-2353. 

(15)43-tf 

WEDNESDAY NIGHT VALUE 

MEAL — Double Cheeseburger, 

Fries and Beverage. — Drivers 

Choice. (11)22-tf 

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make any money. Find out how to 

spot a medical billing scam. Call the 

Federal Trade Commission. 1-877- 

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JANUARY 2010 

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To make an appointment for a specialty, 

call the Mason City Clinic at 1- 

800-622-1411. 

In a medical emergency after hours, 

call the Mercy Family Clinic in Forest 

City at (641) 585-2904 until 5:00 p.m. 

Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency 

room. For other medical 

advice, please call the Mercy Family 

Health Line at 1-800-433-3883. 

HOMES FOR SALE 

For more information and pictures visit 

www.centralstatesrealestate.com 

312 4th St NE 

2 bedroom ranch home (plus 1 basement 

bedroom). Across from city park. Gas fireplace, 

main floor laundry, master bedroom/bathroom 

and three-season room. 

2366 500th St, Buffalo Center, IA 

Spacious three bedroom home approximately 1/2 mile west of Rake on a blacktop road. 

First floor bedroom and bathroom. Remodeled kitchen and dining area. Newer shingles, 

siding, furnace and air. Beautiful covered porch built in 2006. 48' x 60' Astro building plus 

several other buildings. 

215 4th Ave NW 

4 br, formal dining room, ornate fireplace, 32’x45’ garage/storage building. 

109 Clark Street in Lakota 

Three bedroom, 1.5 bath home. Excellent location. Newer utilities and new roof in 2008. 

Walk-out basement. Single attached garage. 

513 Third Street SW 

Built in 2008. Master bedroom suite with large master bathroom. Eat-in kitchen with appliances 

included. Open floor plan living room, dining room and entry. Large deck with 

power awning. Spacious double garage. 

513 S Main 

Spacious 3 br home with 1st floor bath, laundry. Newer appliances included. Updates. 

110 2nd St NW 

4 br home located on a large lot. Remodeled in 2006, new addition. Move-in condition. 

201 3rd St NW 

2 story, 4 br home located on a nice corner lot. Numerous updates. Vinyl siding. 

116 2nd St NW 

Nice 2 br home, larger lot. Newer floor coverings. 2 det. garages. Close to main street. 

312 4th St NE 

2 bedroom ranch home (plus 1 basement bedroom). Across from city park. Gas fireplace, 

main floor laundry, master bedroom/bathroom and three-season room. 

109 Clark Street in Lakota 

Three bedroom, 1.5 bath ranch home. Excellent location. Newer utilities and new roof in 

2008. Walk-out basement. Single attached garage. 

113 First St NW BUSINESS SPACE OPPORTUNITY 

Spacious first floor suitable for business or office space. 2nd story has full kitchen. 

514 Smith Street, Lakota 

3 bedrooms, attached garage, partially finished basement, lots of updates. 

125 N Main St. Buffalo Center, IA 

Phone: 641-562-2353 

Bob Hassebroek - Broker 

Don Haisman - Salesperson 

Steve Hassebroek - Salesperson 

208 Edmunds St. Ledyard, IA 

Phone: 515-646-3931 

John Cowin - Broker Associate 

116 2nd St NW 

Nice 2 br home, larger lot. Newer floor 

coverings. 2 det. garages. Close to main 

street. 

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STATES 

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For Rent 

FOR RENT — 3-bedroom 

house in Buffalo Center. A/C, well 

insulated, energy efficient. Has 

garage. Available December 1. 

$400. 641-860-1524. (20)34-tfn 

Thanks 

An Appreciation 

Thank you to Murra Hardware 

for the gift certificate I won at their 

drawing - Sharon Irons. (18)45-1ty 

An Appreciation 

Thank you to the Community 

Club for the football and Buffalo 

Bucks we won in the Christmas 

drawing - Noah and Alex Paulson. 

(24)45-1tx 

Softener Salt, 

Birdseed, Safe-Walk 

For Sale at 

Buffalo Seed Center, Inc. 

641-562-2126 

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Forest City, IA 50436 

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position on the board may secure nomination papers 

at the office at the above address. 

Papers must be filed 30 days prior to the annual 

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Owl Program 

At Thorpe Park 

It’s hard to imagine after all the 

cold weather we’ve had, but it’s during 

these coldest days of winter that 

many owls are nesting. So, to help 

people learn more about these fascinating 

birds, the Winnebago 

County Conservation Board will be 

hosting a program entitled, “Owls— 

Predators of the Night” on Monday 

evening, January 25. The hour-long 

program will be held at the Thorpe 

Park office beginning at 7:00 p.m. 

During the program, Winnebago 

County Naturalist Lisa Ralls will discuss 

the different kinds of owls that 

inhabit north Iowa, as well as their 

unique habits and amazing hunting 

techniques that allow them to hunt 

in almost total darkness. There will 

be several owl mounts to see, as 

well as owl feet, wings, feathers, 

and pellets. People will also learn 

how to identify several different owl 

calls, as well as how to attract owls 

using nesting boxes. 

This free program will be very 

family-oriented and should provide 

people of all ages with a lot of wonderful 

information about these 

rarely-seen birds. Refreshments 

and handouts will also be available 

at the program. For more information 

about the WCCB’s owl program, 

people can contact Lisa Ralls 

at the Winnebago County 

Conservation Board at 641-565- 

3390 or at lralls@winnebagoccb.com 


Family Fun Night 

Saturday, Jan. 30 

Does your family need some fun 

entertainment together during these 

cold winter months? Spend an 

evening at the Forest City YMCA 

with your family on Saturday, 

January 30 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. 

The evening begins with pizza followed 

by a variety of activities, 

which include bingo, volleyball, 

swimming, basketball, billiards and 

wallyball. All of these activities are 

free of charge. 

Spending time as a family is a 

precious & rare commodity. 

Therefore, the Winnebago County 

Extension Council, Winnebago 

Farm Bureau Board of Directors 

and the Forest City Family YMCA 

have planned this Fun Night. 

County businesses and individuals 

have contributed financially to make 

the evening free of charge for families. 

An RSVP is required to assist 

with plans for food and activities. 

Please call the Winnebago County 

Extension Office by Thursday, 

January 28 at 584-2261 or toll free 

at 888-408-6606 or contact them by 

email at xwinnebago@iastate.edu. 

Space is limited, so sign your family 

up today. In case of inclement 

weather, please listen to KIOW 

Radio 107.3 for postponement or 

cancellation. 

Free Radon Testing 

Kits Available for 

Radon Action Month 

Has your home been tested for 

radon? According to the EPA, Iowa 

has more homes above the recommended 

action level than any other 

state. The Surgeon General has 

warned that radon is the second 

leading cause of lung cancer in the 

United States today. Radon comes 

from the natural radioactive breakdown 

of uranium in the soil, rock, 

and water and gets into the air we 

breathe. 

New Dates Set for 

Solar System Tour 

And Ice Fishing 

Due to some extreme winter 

weather this year, the Winnebago 

County Conservation Board has 

decided to postpone two events. 

The Virtual Tour Through the 

Solar System that was originally 

scheduled for January 6 has now 

been rescheduled for Wednesday, 

January 20, due to snowy weather. 

It will still be held at the Thorpe Park 

office from 7:00-8:00 p.m. During 

this free indoor program, 

Winnebago County Naturalist Lisa 

Ralls will lead everybody on a 

power-point tour of the solar system 

and beyond and will also discuss 

what astronomical events will be 

occurring in 2010 and how to 

observe them. Refreshments will be 

served, and handouts will be available. 

Also, the Ambroson Park Ice- 

Fishing Contest that was originally 

scheduled for January 9 has now 

been rescheduled for Saturday, 

January 23, due to cold temperatures. 

It will still run from 1:00-3:00 

p.m., with registration beginning at 

12:30 p.m. Everyone who catches a 

fish will be eligible for a variety of 

door prizes. This free event is open 

to people of all ages, and a limited 

amount of equipment will be available 

to those people that don’t have 

their own ice-fishing poles. 

Refreshments will be served, and 

handouts will be available. 

The WCCB hopes that these 

postponements don’t inconvenience 

anyone and that people are 

still able to take advantage of these 

fun events. For more information 

about either of these programs, 

people can contact Winnebago 

County Naturalist Lisa Ralls at 

either 641-565-3390 or at 

lralls@winnebagoccb.com. 

What can you do about radon? 

Health officials from Winnebago 

County urge you to test your home 

for radon. Homes with elevated 

radon levels can be fixed. The winter 

is the best time to test for radon. 

Testing for radon is the only way to 

know if you and your family are at 

risk. 

Winnebago County Public 

Health and the Iowa AIR Coalition 

of Public Health Officials are offering 

radon kits to test your home. 

There are a limited number of free 

radon kits, and these will be given 

out on a first come basis. After 

these are gone, the cost for a kit is 

$5.00 if you pick it up at the Public 

Health Building or $6.00 if you want 

it mailed to you. 

For the free radon kits, stop in at 

the Winnebago County Public 

Health office at 216 S. 4th Street in 

Forest City. For more information 

on radon, call the Iowa Department 

of Public Health, toll-free at 1-800- 

383-5992 or Ron Kvale at 641-903- 

9214. 

Glaucoma Cases 

Expected to Rise 

As Population Ages 

January is National Glaucoma 

Awareness Month, and Prevent 

Blindness Iowa seeks to educate 

the public on what they can do to 

maintain their eye and vision health. 

Glaucoma is the second leading 

cause of blindness in the world and 

the leading cause of blindness in 

African American and Hispanic populations 

in the United States. In fact, 

in Iowa alone, there are more than 

23,000 residents ages 40 and older 

who have the disease, according to 

Free Excavation Safety 

Meeting in Thompson 

Iowa One Call will be holding an 

Excavation Safety Awareness 

Meeting at the Branding Iron in 

Thompson on Monday, February 8 

at 11:30 a.m. This free program, 

which includes a complimentary 

meal and gift for each attendee, will 

feature a presentation entitled 

"Working Together... Partners in 

Damage Prevention," which focuses 

on our shared responsibility of 

damage prevention. 

Excavation Safety Awareness 

Meetings are held each year in 

order to educate Iowans about the 

importance of damage prevention. 

All Iowans are required by law 

(Chapter 480, Iowa Code) to notify 

the Iowa One Call Notification 

System at least 48 hours prior to 

any and all excavations taking 

place within the state of Iowa (the 

48 hour timeline does not include 

weekends or legal holidays). Each 

session is approximately 90 minutes. 

Attendees are encouraged to 

pre-register for the meetings in one 

of the four ways: online at 

www.iowaonecall.com; by emailing 

your completed registration form to 

njensen@1-call.com; by mailing 

your registration form to Iowa One 

Call, 320 LeClaire Street, Suite 1, 

Davenport, IA 52801; or by faxing 

your registration form to 1-800-238- 

6015. 

Iowa One Call is a free service 

and a free call. Underground facilities 

convey essential services that 

Iowans depend on. The locating 

and marking of underground facilities 

is a critical part of any excavating 

procedure. Iowa law requires 

any person planning to engage in 

activities that entail digging/excavating 

to notify Iowa One Call (via 

their toll-free number at 1-800-292- 

8989 or simply by calling "811") at 

least 48 hours prior to digging/excavating. 

The Iowa One Call System 

coordinates all incoming notifications 

and transmits these locate 

requests on to the facility operators, 

who are responsible for locating 

and marking their portions of underground 

facilities with color-coded 

paint and flags at no cost to the 

excavator. 

a study by Prevent Blindness 

America and the National Eye 

Institute (NEI). As a person ages, 

the risk for developing glaucoma 

increases. A new report estimates 

that Americans will live eight years 

longer than previously projected, 

meaning an increase in costs for 

Medicare, Social Security and other 

government programs. 

Today, glaucoma costs the U.S. 

economy $2.86 billion every year in 

direct medical costs for outpatient, 

inpatient and prescription drug services. 

Glaucoma patients between 

the ages of 40 and 64 years of age 

can expect to pay more than $3,000 

annually per person for those services. 

For those 65 and older, the 

annual costs jump to $5,243 per 

person. 

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boomer population, we know that 

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the numbers of the eye disease will 

increase significantly,” said Jeanne 

Burmeister, Prevent Blindness Iowa 

Executive Director. “With our 

healthcare system already in crisis, 

the projected increase in age-related 

disease cases and associated 

costs will only spiral upward.” 

Glaucoma is an eye disease that 

causes loss of sight by damaging a 

part of the eye called the optic 

nerve. This nerve sends information 

from the eyes to the brain. When 

the optic nerve is damaged, peripheral 

vision begins to diminish. If left 

untreated, over time, glaucoma 

may also damage central vision. 

Unfortunately, once vision is lost to 

glaucoma, it cannot be restored. 

Vision loss can be lessened, however, 

if glaucoma is detected and 

treated early. 

Besides age, other risk factors 

include sex and race. Glaucoma is 

more common in women, but by 

age 65, the prevalence of glaucoma 

becomes more comparable 

between the sexes. Hispanic, 

Caucasian and African American 

populations are more susceptible to 

open angle glaucoma while acute 

angle-closure is more common in 

certain Asian populations and 

Americans of Asian descent, 

according to the Glaucoma 

Research Foundation. 

“We hope that everyone will 

make a New Year’s resolution to 

take care of their eyes and make an 

appointment to get a dilated eye 

exam,” added Burmeister. 

Prevent Blindness Iowa offers a 

variety of fact sheets and brochures 

including a glaucoma “Eye Q” quiz, 

a glaucoma 17-point checklist and a 

guide for people who have been 

diagnosed with the disease. 

Materials on glaucoma are available 

in both English and Spanish by 

calling 515-244-4341 or 800-329- 

8782 or by visiting www.preventblindness.org 

Joint Venture for 

Opportunity Village 

And Northwoods Living 

Opportunity Village of Clear 

Lake and Northwoods Living of Fort 

Dodge are pleased to announce a 

joint venture between the two agen- 

cies effective Jan. 1, 2010. 

Northwoods Living has been providing 

services to people with disabilities 

in the Fort Dodge area 

since 1989. The Village, opened in 

1971, offers similar services 

throughout North Iowa. 

The two agencies offer several 

similar service types, including 

Intermediate Care Facility/Mentally 

Retarded (ICF/MR) homes, Home 

and Community Based Services 

Supported Community Living 

(HCBS/SCL), Habilitation, and 

Organizational Employment. 

Northwoods Living offers additional 

Community Support Services 

that are new to the Village, including 

Financial Management and 

Homelessness Assistance. 

Financial Management services 

assist individuals who receive a 

government benefit and have been 

determined to need minimal help 

managing their finances. 

Homelessness Assistance offers 

short-term support to persons with 

disabilities who are facing a homelessness 

crisis. 

The combined agencies will 

employ approximately 664 staff and 

offer varying levels of service to 

nearly 950 individuals in North Iowa. 

"Northwoods Living has strong 

leadership and is fiscally sound, so 

it's a good partner for Opportunity 

Village," said Village CEO John 

Severtson. "It will allow people 

more choices about where they live 

and how they receive services. It 

will improve the efficiency of our 

service delivery. This also will 

strengthen our ability to provide 

supports like training to staff and 

business functions." 

Severtson said both agencies 

share similar philosophy about service 

delivery and will provide continuity 

of services, so individuals served 

won't see a big change. 

Northwoods Living was established 

by Trinity Health Systems in 

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1989 in order to allow individuals 

with disabilities to receive services 

in their own community. 

"As Northwoods Living is celebrating 

its 20th anniversary of providing 

services and supports to individuals 

in the community, we look 

backwards with great humility and 

appreciation to the leaders at Trinity 

Health System who had the foresight 

to understand the needs of 

people with disabilities and support 

the establishment of services to 

meet those needs," said NWL 

Executive Director, Linda Smith. 

"As we look forward to the 

intense challenges of the future for 

both health and disability services, 

the time is right for both fields to 

focus on and specialize in their 

respective core services," added 

Smith. Northwoods Living recently 

approached Opportunity Village 

to inquire about becoming a joint 

venture. The combination of the two 

agencies was announced to 

employees on Sept. 24 and will be 

discussed at the Village's Annual 

Meeting on Sunday, Oct. 4. 

Currently, Northwoods Living is 

an affiliate of Trinity Health 

Systems. "We are pleased with the 

potential merger of Northwoods 

Living and Opportunity Village. The 

two agencies operate with similar 

missions and values. This partnership 

will offer additional resources 

and opportunities to both agencies," 

stated Tom Tibbitts, CEO of Trinity 

Health Systems. 

For more information about 

Opportunity Village, go to 

www.oppvill.org. Northwoods 

Living's website is at www.northwoodsliving.org. 


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