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VOLUME 62 NUMBER 21 MONDAY, MAY 20, 2024<br />

The Golden Shopper is published every Monday by Iowa Information Inc.<br />

1-800-247-0186 • 712-324-5347 • PO Box 160 • Sheldon, IA 51201-0160<br />

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Phone 712.324.4560<br />

ROCK VALLEY<br />

Phone 712.476.5318<br />

Sheldon<br />

712-324-9827<br />

Sioux Center<br />

712-722-2620<br />

Le Mars<br />

712-546-6909<br />

SIBLEY<br />

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Autumn Adventure<br />

IN THE VIRGINIAS AND CAROLINAS<br />

May 20 th - 24 th<br />

NO COST to Sibley Residents<br />

Have your items out by 7am<br />

on your NORMAL garbage day!<br />

Sibley Housing & Development Corp &<br />

The City of Sibley will cover the cost for items!<br />

The City cannot accept tires or items<br />

from outside of City limits!<br />

OCTOBER 19, 2024 - NOVEMBER 2, 2024<br />

Join us as we visit the following sights:<br />

National Museum of the Air Force Virginia Beach - a free day on the beach<br />

Beckley Coal Mines<br />

Kitty Hawk<br />

Andy Griffith Museum Wright Brothers National Memorial<br />

Mt. Airy city tour<br />

NASCAR Museum<br />

Walton’s Mountain Museum<br />

Billy Graham Library<br />

Jefferson’s Monticello<br />

Biltmore Estate<br />

Fredericksburg, VA city tour<br />

Lincoln’s birthplace<br />

Battlefield Visitor Center Lincoln’s Presidential Museum<br />

Colonial Williamsburg<br />

AND MORE!<br />

Hazardous Household Materials Trailer<br />

will be at the Street Shop, 737 12th Street,<br />

on Friday May 24th from 1pm - 4pm.<br />

Sheldon departure -<br />

$3,150 PP DOUBLE ROOM<br />

$2,800 PP TRIPLE/QUAD ROOM<br />

$3,500 PP SINGLE ROOM<br />

Questions?<br />

Contact the City:<br />

712-754-2541<br />

Make your reservation soon.<br />

Call for more information.<br />

2411 E 3rd St • Sheldon, IA 51201 • 712-324-1596<br />

wldovertours@gmail.com | dovertours.com<br />

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712-754-2200<br />

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Maple Grove<br />

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2 bedroom apartments, washer &<br />

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OBRIEN<br />

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FOR SALE: 4 used Michelin<br />

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Range E. $200/set, call/text 712-<br />

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FOR RENT 32 x 48 Storage<br />

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406 Pine St Sheldon. $500 a<br />

month. 348-5101 or 348-3255<br />

FOR RENT: in Sibley, two bedroom<br />

house, Available immediately.<br />

No smoking, no pets.<br />

Application required. Call 712-<br />

348-0916.<br />

GAMES & MORE at www.<br />

nwestiowa.com/downloads!<br />

Sibley-Ocheyedan CSD<br />

is accepting applications for:<br />

• 9-12 School Counselor<br />

• Elementary Special Education Teacher<br />

• Head Boys’ Basketball Coach<br />

• 9th Grade Volleyball Coach<br />

• Jr. High Volleyball Coach<br />

We hope you will join the Generals family!<br />

Positions Open Until Filled<br />

Letter of Application/Resume to:<br />

120-11th Ave NE • Sibley, IA, 51249<br />

712-754-2533<br />

WANT TO Buy junk cars or<br />

pickups paying top dollar. Will<br />

pickup. Also any 1960’s or<br />

1970’s vehicles. Please call 712-<br />

324-1169.<br />

WANT TO Buy junk cars or<br />

pickups paying top dollar. Will<br />

pickup. Also any 1960’s or<br />

1970’s vehicles. Please call 712-<br />

324-1169.<br />

COME AND enjoy our<br />

evangelistic services at The<br />

Pentecostal of Sheldon, church<br />

in downtown Sheldon, now<br />

located in the basement of the<br />

old Prairie Queen Bakery building<br />

at 301 10th Street, Suite A.<br />

Services are on Saturday evenings<br />

at 5:30 pm. If you have<br />

any questions, please feel free<br />

to call Pastor David Ellenwood<br />

at 712-260-6660. Facebook The<br />

Pentecostalsflame<br />

I WILL do mending and hemming<br />

of clothes. 712-348-0302.X<br />

EOE<br />

TAG/ESTATE SALE of Judy<br />

Gustafson, 405 S. Greene<br />

St., Rock Rapids, IA. May 22,<br />

Wednesday (11-7); May 23,<br />

Thursday (10-6); May 24, Friday<br />

(10-6); May 25, Saturday (9-2).<br />

We have to offer a very large<br />

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Many antiques including an<br />

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Direct, E. Of I-35, North of I-80,<br />

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1920. (mcn)<br />

“Honoring Our Past,<br />

Forging Our Future”<br />

The Sheldon Community Ambulance Team (SCAT)<br />

is having their Annual Fundraiser Supper!<br />

Wednesday, May 22 • 5-7 p.m.<br />

Crossroads Pavilion Event Center<br />

Taverns, Coney Dogs or Hotdogs will be served with<br />

potato salad, strawberry fluff, a homemade treat & drink.<br />

A freewill offering will be taken so no tickets will be sold. If you<br />

are unable to attend, donations are welcome. The proceeds raised<br />

during this event will be used for full body splints.<br />

Are you interested in becoming an EMT<br />

and joining our team of volunteers?<br />

Ask us about it!<br />

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The City of Sanborn, Iowa (population 1400) is accepting applications for the position of<br />

POLICE OFFICER<br />

Summer<br />

Summer<br />

Help Wanted<br />

Technician Assistant<br />

• Assist with Telecommunication<br />

equipment placement and installation.<br />

• Enjoys working outdoors.<br />

• Must be 18 years old, pass drug test &<br />

have a valid driver’s license.<br />

102 S Eastern St. • Sanborn, IA 51248<br />

tca@tcaexpress.net • 712-930-5593<br />

MAILROOM POSITION<br />

Day & night Shift<br />

103 Crossroads Drive, Sheldon, Iowa<br />

Pre-employment drug screen required<br />

or<br />

Night crew shift<br />

differential<br />

Stop in!<br />

in<br />

and pick up an<br />

application:<br />

Monday-Friday, 8<br />

a.m.- 6 p.m.<br />

email Stewart Cooper: scooper@iowainformation.com<br />

The Sanborn Police Department is a full-service police agency dedicated to improving the quality of life<br />

for our community and visitors. The starting salary is $53,000 following graduation from the<br />

Iowa Law Enforcement Academy.<br />

The physical agility test and Police Officer Selection Test (POST) will be administered to all qualified<br />

applicants. Dates T.B.D and more information will be emailed to qualified candidates at a later date.<br />

Certified police officers in the State of Iowa, who are current officers or have no more than a six-month break in service,<br />

may be exempt from taking the Police Officer Selection Test (POST) and the ILEA physical test as they have already<br />

passed these tests to become a certified officer.<br />

ENTRY REQUIREMENT AND SKILLS<br />

• To be eligible you must have graduated from high school or an equivalent, be 21 years of age or<br />

older, and be able to meet minimum standards for Iowa Law Enforcement officers as indicated by the<br />

Iowa Law Enforcement Academy.<br />

• Physical Agility Test Standards are located on the ILEA website.<br />

• Post-offer physical, drug screen, and MMPI are required.<br />

Application available at sanborniowa.gov<br />

Please submit cover letter, resume and application to:<br />

Chief Rob Hegenbarth, 102 Main St. Sanborn, IA 51248<br />

or rhegenbarth@sanborniowa.gov.<br />

Benefits include:<br />

100% paid family health insurance • IPERS retirement<br />

Uniforms and equipment provided • Take home patrol vehicle, 10 holidays<br />

$5000<br />

HIRING BONUS<br />

Sibley's Good<br />

Ole Summertime<br />

Parade<br />

The Annual Good Ole Summertime Parade in Sibley will<br />

be on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at 10:30 a.m.<br />

GOOD OLE<br />

SUMMERTIME<br />

CELEBRATION:<br />

REGISTRATION:<br />

Sibley will be Celebrating Good Ole Summertime<br />

June 7th - 9th! Watch the Sibley Chamber of<br />

Commerce's Facebook page for all events.<br />

You may register on the day of the parade however<br />

it is helpful to receive forms prior to the event. If<br />

unable to turn-in prior to event please complete the<br />

form below and have it available to present to<br />

Parade officials the day of the parade. Line-up will<br />

be determined on a first arrival basis.<br />

PARADE LINE-UP:<br />

Line-up will begin at 9:30 a.m. and the parade will<br />

begin at 10:30 a.m. Parade Registration will be at<br />

9th Street West beginning at 1st Avenue.<br />

PARADE ROUTE:<br />

The Parade will begin at 2nd Avenue and 9th Street<br />

and runs east to 9th Avenue. A parade official will<br />

be available to assist you at the time of line-up.<br />

We appreciate your help in making the parade safe & enjoyable<br />

for everyone! For the safety of our viewers, please do not throw<br />

candy or other items from your entry. We encourage you to have<br />

walkers alongside to distribute candy and other materials.<br />

Name of Entry: ________________________________________________________________<br />

Contact Person: _______________________________________________________________<br />

Address: _____________________________________________________________________<br />

City: ______________________________ State: ________________ Zip: ________________<br />

Phone: ____________________________<br />

Email: _______________________________________________________________________<br />

Type of Entry (Float, Truck, Walkers, Marching): __________________________________<br />

Please provide a brief description of your entry: _________________________________<br />

_____________________________________________________________________________<br />

_____________________________________________________________________________<br />

_____________________________________________________________________________<br />

I, the undersigned, agree that I have read and understand the guidelines included with the entry<br />

form and herby agree to abide by them. I agree that the Sibley Chamber of Commerce nor any<br />

agent, employee or volunteer assumes any responsibility for any personal injury or property<br />

damage suffered in connection with the parade. I agree to release and hold harmless such parties<br />

from any claims for injury or damage.<br />

Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: __________________<br />

Parade Entry<br />

Saturday Saturday June 10th, 2023<br />

Line up at 9:30 Parade at 10:30<br />

Questions call the Sibley Chamber<br />

at 712-754-3212<br />

121 9th Street PO Box 126<br />

Sibley, Iowa 51249<br />

712-754-3212<br />

Chamber2@premieronline.net


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This position is a direct report to the<br />

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monthly meetings. Must have significant<br />

knowledge of accounting procedures<br />

and general knowledge of all functions<br />

within the business office.<br />

The Director of Finance is responsible for all financial, accounting, and budgeting functions<br />

and directs the preparation and maintenance of all fiscal records and systems. He/She<br />

oversees all the functions of the Business Office, Materials Management, Health Information,<br />

and the retail and inpatient pharmacies. Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance,<br />

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712.737.5260 • ocHealthSystem.org<br />

Meat<br />

Cutter<br />

Basic Description<br />

Sunshine Foods is growing and<br />

now hiring a meat cutter at our Rock<br />

Valley Store. No meat cutting experience required,<br />

we will help you learn the skills you need to cut meat and<br />

raits of the meat department. Some food service or retail experience<br />

would be good, but not necessary. Looking for that someone who is energetic,<br />

detail-oriented, and enjoys making decisions. If you’re looking for that career change or want to<br />

learn a new skill this may be the perfect job for you.<br />

Major Responsibilities<br />

1. Prepares cut list for the day and cuts merchandise, grinds and<br />

tenderizes meats.<br />

2. Package, wrap, weigh and label product.<br />

3. Reviews the status and appearance of the food for freshness and<br />

stocks/rotates product.<br />

4. Help assist in ordering and the pricing of the meat department.<br />

5. Monitors refrigeration for proper temperatures.<br />

6. Cleans meat room and meat equipment.<br />

7. Assist customers in needs and special orders.<br />

8. Assists in other areas of the store as needed.<br />

Working Conditions<br />

This is a fast-paced working environment. You will be on your feet for long periods of time, and<br />

be expected to lift up to 50 lbs. You will be exposed to cooler environment, cleaning solvents and<br />

frequent noise from saws and grinders running.<br />

Additional Information<br />

Sunshine Foods offers a family atmosphere with the ability to take ownership of this position at<br />

a corporate level without the corporate micro-managers. You will essentially be your own boss<br />

with help and trust from our “TEAM”! Having several stores to gain knowledge and help in areas<br />

where help is needed gives you a great network of resources and experience in order to succeed<br />

and build lasting relationships in a satisfying career.<br />

Comments<br />

• This position would be full time; 37-45 hours per week. Daytime<br />

hours and every other Saturday morning, NO Sundays.<br />

• Pay negotiable; based off capabilities and experience and willingness<br />

to learn.<br />

• Paid Time Off, Health, Dental, Life, and other insurance available.<br />

• Fun teamwork atmosphere with a 10% discount off groceries!<br />

• Come in today and talk to Josh or call to set up a confidential<br />

interview at 712-476-5326, Sunshine Foods in Rock Valley.<br />

1227 Valley Dr<br />

Rock Valley, IA<br />

(712) 476-5326<br />

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» HTST Operator - $24.28/hour<br />

» Two pay increases (within the first year of employment)<br />

» Shift premium of $1.50 for night shift<br />

» Double time on Sundays and holidays<br />

» Paid parental leave<br />

» Close knit team<br />

» Earn life valuable skills<br />

» Advancement opportunities<br />

332 Division St. • Hull, IA 51239 • 712-439-6780


VOL. 51 NO. 33 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2024 www.nwestiowa.com<br />

FIRST IN A SERIES<br />

BY ALEISA SCHAT<br />

ASCHAT@NWESTIOWA.COM<br />

EGIONAL—When West<br />

Sioux High School junior<br />

Gregory Cook submitted an<br />

outline for a speech for his<br />

online college-level speech<br />

course last semester, he<br />

received a notification it had been<br />

flagged by an artificial intelligence<br />

boys and girls hoop teams across N’West Iowa.<br />

See SPORTS Section C<br />

Tom Truesdell interacts with students in his first-year writing course at Northwestern College<br />

in Orange City. Truesdell has led Northwestern’s response to new technologies like ChatGPT.<br />

The generative artificial intelligence revolution already is quietly unfolding in N’West Iowa, bringing forth a<br />

wave of challenges and new possibilities. Advancements in the field of generative A.I. are having a transformative<br />

impact on education, business, art and photography, and precision agriculture. This series will explore the farreaching<br />

implications of these powerful new tools. This introduction was generated with the help of ChatGPT.<br />

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