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The S e the Story event was held
at City Life T en Center in Hawarden
Tuesday. It’s an exce lent way
for anyone in the community to
find out more abou the mi sion of
Youth for Christ and how they are
making an impact.
When you come to S e the Story
you can expect to hear from the
executive director of Siouxland
CRYSTAL VAN GELDER
West Sioux dance team
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Youth for Christ Karl Van Cura,
a l the way to a volunteer that is
building relationships on Thursday
afternoons with students who
a tend Youth for Christ a the t en
center. Participants wi l also hear
stories of students adults have b en
building relationships with and get
a tour through YFC ministries and
programs they use to make a positive,
life change for students in sixth
through 12th grade.
Youth for Christ wi l be having
GARY VAN GELDER
BY KATIE ANDERSON
KANDERSON@NWESTIOWA.COM
two more S e the Story events on
Jan. 31 and Feb. 6. Also they wi l be
having a Be the Story event Feb. 26
that everyone is welcome to a tend.
A that next-step event, guests wi l
be presented with opportunities
to partner, through their time and
resources, with YFC in their mi sion
of reaching lost youth in the community
with the hope of Jesus.
You can go to h tps://siouxlandyfc.org/events/
to RSVP for a l
events.
BY KATIE ANDERSON
KANDERSON@NWESTIOWA.COM
S e SCHOOL on page 4
712-551-1051 | $ 1.25
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S e FUN on page 7
INSIDE:
Cla sifieds . 13-16
People .12
Religion . 1
Sch ol .3
Sports .5-6
ICS talks
snow
day plan.
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ON PAGE 2
BY KATIE ANDERSON
KANDERSON@NWESTIOWA.COM
aden Jacobs, 21, of Hawarden,
was awarded Hawarden Fire
and Rescue Fireman of the
Year. The annual Fireman’s Ba l
was held Saturday, Jan. 21, at
Rooster’s Midwest Steakhouse
in Hawarden.
Hawarden Fire and Rescue
responded to a total of 18 ca ls in
2022 and Jacobs answered those
ca ls with an a tendance record of
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94.
“We thought this person was
deserving of the fireman of the
year award for 20 2 because he has
improved a lo this year. He puts in
a lot of time,” last year’s recipient,
Logan State said. “Congratulations
Jaden.”
Jacobs ha served as a volunt er
firefighter for three years having
joined the department on
S e AWARD on page 11
BY KATIE ANDERSON
KANDERSON@NWESTIOWA.COM
S e CHAMBER on page 9
BY ERIC SANDBULTE
ESANDBULTE@NWESTIOWA.COM
The Hawarden City
Council at its Jan. 25 m eting
heard from the police
department and Chamber
of Commerce about how
things have gone for them
in 20 2.
BY ERIC SANDBULTE
ESANDBULTE@NWESTIOWA.COM
INSIDE:
Briefly . 1
Cla sifieds . 7-8
For the Record . 1
Religion . 10
Sch ol . 4
Sports . 5-6
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Police chief Corey Utech
said the police department
had an increase in ca ls for
service in 20 2, rising from
2,216 to 2,599 in Hawarden.
Of those ca ls, 61 turned
into cases.
“A case is when there’s
going to be some kind of
charge or investigation
that wa rants us to go further
than something we
can just handle in-house.”
He counted six a saults,
three larcenies and one
motor vehicle theft. The
motor vehicle theft, however,
was actua ly a vehicle
stolen elsewhere but
recovered in Hawarden.
Due to regulations, it must
S e COUNCIL on 2
S e SUPERVISORS on page 2
Homecoming
at Unity
Christian
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PAGE 4
Area Wide
Volume 54 • Issue 19
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
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HAWARDEN
Falcons perform at halftime
of boys basketba l game.
INDEPENDENT
IRETON EXAMINER THURSDAY, January 26, 2023 | VOL. 145 NO. 4
Sign up for a ‘See the Story’ event
Come see how YFC is
changing students lives
Having fun at work is easy for those who cater at Central Catering in Hawarden.
Sta f enjoy making special events and celebrations, like the f otba l banquet,
perfect with f od that is always freshly prepared. Photo by Katie Anderson
Board members Ken Koch, Travis Waterman, Ru s C ons,
La ry Gre g and Gary Wi t listen as superintendent Steve
Grond explains the bond i sue. Photo by Katie Anderson
$14.9 mi lion bond being
brought to March ba lot
A total of 2 1 signatures were sen to Sioux
County Auditors O fice by the West Sioux
School District administration on Friday with
a petition to get a $14.9 mi lion bond i sue on
the March 7 ba lot. The required amount of
signatures was 157.
WORK
CAN BE
ach January to start a new year, the
nation can celebrate National Fun at
Work Day. This national holiday takes
place the last Friday in January, which is
Jan. 27 this year.
The date should come as no surprise. January
can be cold and bi ter, not to mention,
everyone is just coming o f the busyne s of the
holiday season. Celebrating on a Friday afternoon,
that in itself makes the day fun.
Four local busine ses took the time to
answer what makes their workplace fun and
describe a li tle bit about how they celebrate
Siouxland Youth for Christ executive director Karl Van Cura spoke to
those a tending Tuesday’s S e the Story event. Photo submi ted
while at work. Those busine ses are Hawarden
Regional Healthcare, Main Str et AutoBody
and Graphics, Central Catering and Rivers
Edge Bank.
Central Catering
Local businesses celebrate
National Fun at Work Day
Signatures are accepted
“We are excited about gathering enough
signatures to bring this i sue to the public,”
superintendent Steve Grond said. “The plan
wi l be to upgrade the infrastructure of both
elementary buildings as we l as adding sma l
additions to each.”
West Sioux Board of Education members
met Friday to a cept the signatures
and to ca l for an election in March.
SUBSCRIBE! TO
Central Catering owner Gary Van Gelder said
working at Central Catering is fun because
they get to help make a l the special o casions
HAWARDEN
Falcon grapplers wi l
wrap up regular season.
INDEPENDENT
IRETON EXAMINER THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2023 | VOL. 145 NO. 5
JACOBS NAMED
FIREMAN
OF THEYEAR
2021 Hawarden Fireman of the Year Logan State awards Jaden Jacobs the 20 2
award a the a nual Fireman’s Ba l on Jan. 21. Jacobs, 21, is the youngest member
of the crew to ever be named Fireman of the Year. Photo submi ted
SAYS FIREFIGHTING IS
‘GREATEST EXPERIENCE IN THE WORLD’
Coyle hopes to boost
chamber membership
Te ls members to not
leave benefits on table
Hawarden chamber director Julie
Coyle is hoping to boost memberships
a she begins to dig deeper
into her new role.
Coyle hosted a membership night
last Thursday at Rooster’s Midwest
Steakhouse. Coyle thought it would
be a great way for cu rent members
to renew their membership
and socialize with fe low chamber
members. She also encouraged
those members to bring a friend and
Sixty-one turned
into cases for unit
Chamber director Julie Coyle pu together a ch ese
charcuterie board for those a tending the Hawarden
chamber’s membership night. Photo submi ted
Hawarden police calls go up
THE
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Hawarden requests $50,000
“It feels awesome, there’s a lot of great people that I’ve had
the pleasure to work with from my time on the department.
It’s truly the greatest experience in the world.”
JADEN JACOBS, 20 2 HAWARDEN FIREMAN OF THE YEAR
Asks Sioux County board for
money to help with upgrades
Hawarden city o ficials have asked for
$50,000 of the Sioux County Board of
Supervisors when it begins approving
budget requests for the 2023-24 fiscal year.
The money would go toward Hawarden’s
planned update of its electrical
substation and transformers. By having
county funds, it is hoped it wi l make
Hawarden more competitive in securing
other funding opportunities from state
and federal sources.
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SATURDAY, MAY 17TH @ 10:00 AM
2014 FORD F-150, MASSEY TRACTORS, BOAT,
CAMPER, TOOLS, MACHINERY,
PERSONAL PROPERTY
Auctioneer’s Note: We will sell the following items at live public auction at
30006 483rd Ave. Hawarden, IA 51023. Directions from Alcester, SD, 2 miles
north on SD Hwy 11, 3 ¾ miles east on 299th St and ¾ mile south on 483rd Ave
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north on 482 Ave, ¾ miles east on Virginia Rd, ¼ mile north
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Tractor chains; Diesel & gas fuel tanks; 110-gal transfer tank; transfer pump; log
chains; Barb wire; ATV garden disk & sprayer; Wood & steel posts; plus more.
Tools: Welding torch, tanks, cart; Arc welder; 2-Chop saws; Hand tools; 2-Air
compressors; 10” table saw; Drill press; 12” planner; Radial arm saw; Scroll
saw; Router; Kerosene heater; 2-weed trimmers; shop vac; bench grinder; jacks;
battery charger; garden tools; ladders; gas powered ice augers; plus more.
Guns: JC Higgins 12ga Shotgun; Remington 22 cal rifle; Springfield 22 cal rifle;
Stevens 22 cal rifle.
Household: Gas grill; Patio table & chairs; Secretary desk; Bicycles;
Cookbooks; Dresser set; Bar stools; China cabinet; Dining room table, 4 chairs;
Lamps; Glider rocker; Kitchen wares; Dolls & games; plus more.
For terms, pictures and more information go to
www.westraauction.com
Jule Schoellerman Estate, Owner | Kevin and Julie Schoellerman, PR
605-368-5774
www.westraauction.com
For More Information Contact:
Joel A. Westra, Auctioneer, 605-957-5222
Joel R. Westra, Auctioneer, 605-310-6941
John Hauck, Auction Rep, 605-254-6966
Jonathan Hagena, Auction Rep, 605-728-7282
GGRAPHIC D
DESIGN TEAM LEAD
RESPONSIBILITIES
n Lead and mentor a team of
graphic designers.
n Execute advertising
designs, campaigns and
marketing projects
n Oversee the creation of
visual content for various
media, including print, digital
and social media.
n Ensure all design work
aligns with quality standards,
brand guidelines and project
requirements.
n Collaborate with sales team
to ensure all needed elements
are available.
n Manage multiple projects
simultaneously, ensuring
timely delivery, high quality
and efficiency
n Provide feedback and
creative direction to team
members.
n Stay updated on industry
trends, techniques and
software improvements;
incorporate best practices
into design work.
As the Team Lead - Graphic Design, you will manage a
team of graphic designers, ensuring the creation of highquality
visual assets that align with our brand guidelines.
This is a hybrid position of management and design
creation. You will be responsible for creative projects
from concept to completion, as well as mentoring and
coaching team members, and collaborating with crossfunctional
teams to achieve design excellence. Ability to
maximize the potential of the rest of the team is key to
success in this role.
QUALIFICATIONS
n Bachelor’s degree in
graphic design, visual arts or
related field.
n 5+ years of professional
graphic design experience,
with at least 2 years in a
leadership role.
n Professional mature portfolio
showcasing a range of
design styles and projects.
n Proven track record of managing
and mentoring a design
team.
n Excellent understanding of
design principles, typography,
color theory and layout.
n Experience with design
software such as Adobe
Creative Suite (Photoshop,
Illustrator, InDesign).
n Exceptional communication
and collaboration skills.
SKILLS
n Graphic Design
n Adobe Creative Suite
n Typography
n Color Theory
n Layout Design
n Team Leadership
n Creative Direction
n Project Management
n Communication
n Collaboration
n Confidence
This position is on-site
in Sheldon, Iowa. Wages
based on experience.
TO APPLY
Send resume, note of introduction
and link to portfolio
or website to:
Myrna Wagner
mwagner@iowainformation.com
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Sheldon | Sioux Center | Sibley
Okoboji | Hawarden | Moville
Le Mars | Remsen | Carroll
Jefferson | Coon Rapids

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