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Griswold School Board to meet 4-p.m. Monday, July 17, 2023

News

July 16th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Griswold, Iowa) – The Griswold School Board is set to meet at 4-p.m. Monday in the Conference Room at the High School. During the Board’s regular session, they will discuss and/or act on the following, as per the agenda:

• Call Meeting to Order

• Reading of Mission Statement

• Approval of Agenda (D.R.)

• Public Input

• Superintendent’s Report:

  1. Thank You Card(s) (I)
  2. The Month in Review – Administration (I)
  3. Board Learning Opportunities (I)

– Honor May and June Recipients

– Select July Recipient

– IASB Convention

– Discuss Board Self-Evaluation

• Consent Agenda (D.R.)

Approval of Minutes

Approval of Financial Statements

Approval of Bills

4. Personnel

5. Gifts, Memorials, Bequests

Old Business

6. Board Policies – Second Reading (D.R.) – 606.1, 606.2, 606.3, 606.4, 606.5, 606.6

7. Designate Level I and Level II Child Abuse Investigators For 2023-2024 (D.R.)

New Business

8. Presentation On Athletic Trainer Services / Contract (I)

9. Discussion On School Calendar Options (I)

10. Appointment Of Business Manager / Treasurer (D.R.)

11. Appointment Of Board Secretary (D.R.)

12. Appointment Of District Attorney (D.R.)

13. Approval Of Bakery Bids (D.R.)

14. Approval Of Trash Removal Bids (D.R.)

15. Approval Of Dairy Bids (D.R.)

16. Approval Of Snow Removal Bids (D.R.)

17. Approval Of Warewash Bids (D.R.)

18. Appointment Of Affirmative Action Coordinator (D.R.)

19. Approval Of Official Depositories For The District (D.R.)

20. Board Policies – First Reading (I) – 104, 104.R1, 402.2, 402.5, 408.1, 503.7,

503.7E1, 503.7E2, 505.4, 507.2, 507.2E1, 507.2E2, 601.1, 603.5, 605.1,

605.1R1, 605.2, 605.3, 605.3R1, 605.3E5, 605.5, 605.7R1, 607.1, 607.2,

607.2R1

21. Annual Review Of Policies 711.3 and 711.5 (I)

• Adjourn

(D.R.) = Decision Required

(I.) = Informational

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Shelby County Fair winding down

Ag/Outdoor, News

July 16th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Harlan, Iowa) –  The Shelby County Fair has entered the last full day of activities. It will conclude Monday, with the 4-H & FFA Livestock. Here’s the schedule for today and Monday:

SUNDAY, JULY 16
7:30 a.m……………………..Market Beef Exhibitors Meeting
8:00 a.m……………………..Pen of Three Judging by Pens 4-H/FFA Market Beef to follow in Show Ring
9:00 a.m……………………..Church Service – Tent
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m……..Antique Tractor/Machinery Show
10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m…….Little Hands on the Farm Exhibit
11:45 a.m……………………4-H Style Show Exhibitor Meeting 12:00 Noon-Style Show Begins in the tent
12:45 p.m……………………Share the Fun, Public Speaking and Extemporaneous Exhibitor Meeting –  Tent Contest at 1:00 pm
1:00 p.m……………………..Bill Riley Talent Search
3:30 p.m……………………..Pedal Tractor Pull
4:00 – 5:00 p.m…………….Release 4-H/FFA Static Exhibits (must be removed by 5:30 pm.); Release Open Class Exhibits (must be removed by 5:30 pm.); Release 4-H/FFA Horses and all Livestock not being sold (must be removed by 5:30)
4-H & Open Class Buildings open 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Nishna Valley Model Railroad open 1:00-4:00 p.m.

MONDAY, JULY 17
5:30 pm………………..4-H/FFA Livestock Auction

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Preparations continue for the Montgomery County Fair

Ag/Outdoor, News

July 16th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Red Oak, Iowa) – Preparation for the Montgomery County Fair continues, in Red Oak. On Friday, the Red Oak Chamber & Industry Association hosted an “After Hours” – Livestock Pavilion
in conjunction with the Fair Board, Red Oak Ambassadors, Mills/Montgomery County Cattlemen, and Montgomery County Farm Bureau. The Fair runs Monday (July 17) through Sunday (July 23). Checkout the complete schedule HERE.

The schedule for today and Monday is as follows:

Sunday, July 16
12:00 PM Pre-Fair Set Up Lunch hosted by the Red Oak Ambassadors – Gold Fair Bldg.
1:00 PM Fair Set Up

Monday, July 17
8:00 AM 4-H/FFA Horse Show Entry Time – Horse Show Arena
9:00 AM 4-H/FFA Horse Show – Horse Show Arena
3:00 PM Awardrobe Clothing Event Judging – Wilson Performing Arts Center
4:30 PM 4-H Table Setting Event Judging and Display – Wilson Performing Arts Center
5:00 PM Educational Presentations, Extemporaneous Speaking & Working Exhibits – Wilson Performing Arts Center
7:00 PM
Program and Announcement of Awards: Fashion Show participants & Share the Fun – Wilson Performing Arts Center

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Audubon County Fair Schedule for July 16, 2023

Ag/Outdoor, News

July 16th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Audubon, Iowa) – The Audubon County Fair wraps-up today. Here’s the schedule of activities and events:

8:00 AM Open Class Horse Entries at Announcer’s Stand North of Horse Arena
8:00 AM Tractor Drive Check in
9:00 AM Open Class Horse Show
9:30 AM Tractor Drive
11:00 AM Clover Kids Goat Show
Clover Kids Sheep Show
4-H/FFA Goat Show
PeeWee Goat Show
4-H/FFA Sheep Show
12:00 PM Antique Tractor Pull – Grandstand
12:00 PM Beef Feed – Audubon T-Bone
12:30 PM Bingo-Exira Lions – Agrihall
1:30 PM Pie Contest – Agrihall
2:30 PM Open Class Exhibits and Commercial Booths released
3:00 PM 4-H Recognition – Show Barn
4:00 PM Livestock Support Sale-poultry, rabbits, sheep, goats, swine, beef
4:00 PM 4-H exhibits released
4:45 PM 4-H Building Clean Up

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Adair County Fair Schedule: Sunday, July 16, 2023

Ag/Outdoor, News

July 16th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Greenfield, Iowa) – Today marks the last full day of activities and events at the Adair County Fair. Here’s the schedule:

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SYLVAN JOHN KLEIN, 84, of Harlan (Mass of Christian Burial 7/18/23)

Obituaries

July 16th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

SYLVAN JOHN KLEIN, 84, of Harlan, died Friday, July 14, 2023, at Myrtue Medical Center. A Mass of Christian Burial for SYLVAN JOHN KLEIN will be held 10:30-a.m. Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.

Visitation  at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan is on Monday, July 17th, from 5-until 8-p.m., with a Wake Service at 7-p.m.

Burial is in the Harlan Cemetery.

SYLVAN JOHN KLEIN is survived by:

His wife – Yvonne “Bonnie” Klein, of Harlan.

His daughter – Cheryl (Rick) Andersen, of Harlan.

His son – Bob (Julie) Klein, of Harlan.

His sisters – Alice (Leo “Spike”) Kloewer, of Harlan; Rita Hatcher, and Kathy Feldman, both of Omaha, NE

His brothers – Kenny (Mary) Klein of Omaha, NE., Gary (Mary) Klein of Memphis, TN.

5 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; and his sister-in-law Leona “Jonesy” Klein, of Westphalia, IA

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Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the Nishna Valley: Sunday, July 16, 2023

Weather

July 16th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

AIR QUALITY ALERT THROUGH MONDAY NOON

Today: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then isolated showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Areas of smoke after 7am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Light west wind becoming west southwest 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Areas of smoke. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. West northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. North northeast wind 5 to 8 mph.
Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 60. North northeast wind 6 to 10 mph becoming east southeast after midnight. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Southeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

Saturday’s High in Atlantic was 84 and the low was 60. This day last year the high was 79 and the low was 69. The all-time record high on this date in Atlantic, was 109 set in 1936. The record low was 45 in 1906. Sunrise was at 5:59 a.m.; Sunset is at 8:51.

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Air Quality Alert for Iowa through Noon on Monday (7/17/23)

News, Weather

July 16th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

The Iowa DNR has issued an Air Quality Alert for fine particulate pollution, which is in effect for all of Iowa Through
Noon Monday…

Smoke from wildfires in Alberta and British Columbia continues to sit across Iowa. Air quality is expected to improve statewide by Monday morning, with smoke clearing from north to south starting this (Sunday) evening through Monday morning.

The DNR recommends that people reduce long or intense activities, and take more breaks during outdoor activities until air quality conditions improve. The recommendation is especially pertinent to individuals with heart or lung disease, older adults, children and teenagers, and outdoor workers. People in these categories should consider rescheduling or moving outdoor activities indoors.

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DONALD “LeRoy” HANSEN, 93, of Exira (Graveside Svcs. 7/21/23)

Obituaries

July 15th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

DONALD “LeRoy” HANSEN, 93, of Exira, died Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Salem Lutheran Homes in Elk Horn (IA). Graveside services for DONALD “LeRoy” HANSEN will be held 1-p.m. Friday, July 21, 2023, at the Oak Hill Cemetery, west of Brayton. Schmidt Family Funeral Home in Atlantic has the arrangements.

DONALD “LeRoy” HANSEN is survived by:

His sons – Robert (Lisa) Hansen, of Atlantic; Rick (Janet) Hansen, and Rodney (Nancy) Hansen, all of Audubon;and Roger (Brenda) Hansen, of Collins (IA).

His daughter-in-law: Kathy Hansen, of Anita.

9 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren.

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Two arrests reported in Montgomery County

News

July 15th, 2023 by admin

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reports one arrest Friday night and another early Saturday morning. At approximately 8:35 p.m. on Friday Deputies arrested a 17-year-old juvenile for Simple Assault. He was cited into court and released to a parent.

On Saturday morning at 1:17 a.m. Montgomery County Sheriff’s Deputies investigated a traffic stop in the 2100 block of Highway 48 and arrested 57-year-old Kevin Michael Reavis of Red Oak for OWI 1st Offense. Reavis was taken to the Montgomery County Jail and held on $1,000 bond.

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