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Special election set for Feb. 2014 in Exira-EHK District

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November 19th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Pending approval next month by the Exira-EHK School District’s “Super Board,” voters in the combined districts will head to the polls on Feb. 4th, 2014, to act on a Public Measure adopting a Revenue Purpose Statement (RPS). Exira-EHK Superintendent Dean Schnoes told KJAN News the election is required by the Iowa Association of School Boards (IASB) and Department of Education (DOE).

He says even though both districts say the same thing, it still has to be approved by the voters. The new “Super Board” will meet Dec. 2nd to approve a resolution to put the measure before the voters, and to continue on with what the RPS says.

The RPS will allow the districts to authorize the expenditure of revenues from the State of Iowa to secure an advanced vision for the education fund received by the Exira-Elk Horn Kimballton Community School District. The RPS specifies how the One-cent Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) can be used, including, but not limited to: Property Tax relief; New buildings or additions to current facilities; the lease or purchase of buildings or equipment, and more.

He says it’s kind of like a combination of the PPEL – Physical Plant and Equipment Levy – and the LOST, but it’s broader in scope as compared to what the PPEL allows, such as technology purchases and upgrades. The RPS is typically in effect for 10-years, which for each district independently is currently in 2020. Schnoes said because it’s a new district, it’s just another one of those things you have to have in-place, like a school starting brand new.” He said “If we’re going to continue on with the education that we have here providing the facilities, the curriculum, the things that we need to provide education…we still need to have [the RPS] in-place.”

If the measure fails to win voter approval on Feb. 4th, it will not terminate or restrict authority previously granted by the voters to expend receipts from the “secure an advanced vision for education,” fund. If it’s approved, it will remain in effect until replaced or amended by the Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton School District.

You can read details about the Special Election on the Exira-EHK website under “Public Notices,” or click on this link to the PDF: http://swmcdn.com/site_0244/EXIRAEHK_RevenuePurposeStmt_111813.pdf

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Trading Post

November 19th, 2013 by Jim Field

FOR SALE:  Amana 19 cu. ft. chest type deep freeze. Works fine, looks nice, near Exira, IA. $100. Digital pictures available. 712-268-2184 or 712-304-4445.  SOLD!

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FOR SALE:  Used Basic Treadmill. $75.00. Located in Atlantic. Can also deliver if in Atlantic. Please call or text 249.3270 & leave a message if interested in taking a look.

FOR SALE:  Maytag Washer and Dryer set. $150. OBO. 8 years. Old. Available around Dec 2nd when new set comes in. Located in Atlantic 243-3321.

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WANTED: 10-20 small bales of straw. 641-740-1036.

FOR SALE: Patio furniture used in enclosed patio. Comes with loveseat, 2 rocking chairs, coffee table, decorative pillows, and rug. Asking $200.  Please call or text 712-249-9329.

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Red Oak man arrested on a warrant Monday afternoon

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November 19th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

A Red Oak man was arrested Monday afternoon on a warrant for Revocation of Probation. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says 40-year old Eric Huffstutlear was taken into custody at around 2-p.m.  He appeared before the District Court Judge and is being held in the Montgomery County Law Enforcement Center on a $5,000 cash bond.

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2 arrests in Atlantic, Monday

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November 19th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Two people were arrested in Atlantic, Monday. The Police Department says 27-year old Jonathan Nelson, of Atlantic, was arrested on charges of Child Endangerment and Possession of a Controlled Substance/Marijuana. And, 43-year old William Garside, of Atlantic, was arrested on a Cass County warrant charging him with 5th Degree Theft. Both men were booked into the Cass County Jail.

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Pumpkin Cheesecake with Gingersnap-Pecan Crust and Maple Sour Cream Topping (11-19-13)

Mom's Tips

November 19th, 2013 by Jim Field

For the Crust:  (Process; stir in)

  • 24 small gingersnap cookies (to make 1 cup crumbs)
  • 4 graham crackers (to make 1/2 cup crumbs)
  • 1/2 cup pecan halves, toasted
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • pinch of salt

For the Filling:  (Beat; ad)

  • 3 packages cream cheese, room temperature (8 oz. each)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 can pumpkin puree (15 oz.)
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • juice of 1/2 a lemon

For the Topping: (Whisk together)

  • 1 1/2 cups sour cream
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup

Preheat oven to 325 degrees; coat a 9 inch springform pan with non stick spray.

Process gingersnaps for the crust in a food processor until fine (remove any big chunks); transfer to a bowl.  Process crackers until fine and add to cookie crumbs.  Pulse nuts until chopped and add to crumb mixture.  Stir in butter, 2 tablespoons sugar and salt until sandy, then pres into bottom and one inch up sides of prepared pan.  Place pan on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, or until lightly golden.  Remove and cool slightly.

Beat cream cheese and one cup sugar for the filling in a bowl with a hand mixer until fluffy.  Add pumpkin, eggs, vanilla, spices ans lemon juice; beat until incorporated, scraping down the sides of the bowl periodically.

Pour filling over crust and bake 50-55 minutes, or until sides are set but center in still slightly jiggly.  Remove cheesecake from oven (leave oven on).

Whisk sour cream and syrup for the topping together in a small bowl.  Carefully spread topping over cheesecake, return it to the oven, and bake 15 minutes or more, or until set.  Turn oven off, crack the door, and leave cheesecake inside for 20 minutes.   Remove from oven, cool to room temperature, then cover loosely with plastic and chill overnight.  To serve, remove sides from the pan, then slice with a sharp knife dipped in hot water and dry before each cut.

Heartbeat Today 11-19-2013

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Jim Field talks about avoiding sweepstakes and other scams.

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“Food Dialogue” on organics & GMOs planned at ISU tonight

Ag/Outdoor, News

November 19th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Iowans who are curious or concerned about where their food comes from might consider a trip to Ames for tonight’s (Tuesday) event, called a Food Dialogue, or they can participate via the internet. Mindy Williamson is spokeswoman for the Iowa Corn Growers Association, which is teaming up with the U-S Farmers and Ranchers Alliance to sponsor the program. Williamson says, “It’s supposed to be a conversation about food and we are focusing on organic, talking about the definition of local food and also talking about GMOs.”

The issue of genetically-modified organisms continues to be a topic of discussion for many consumers, farmers and activists, and she says it will definitely be a point for conversation at this event.  “We have an evenly-balanced panel of experts and farmers who are going to give consumers, the general public who are in attendance and also those who are live streaming the opportunity to ask questions and get answers straight from the sources.” She says they’ve assembled a panel that is very knowledgeable on an array of ag issues, the G-M-O debate in particular.

Williamson says, “We have some farmers who use conventional farming practices here in Iowa and we also have some farmers who grow organically to talk about what are the issues, what do we need to be concerned about as consumers or what do we not need to worry about as consumers.” Panelists include: Larry Cleverly, an organic farmer, supplier and farmers market vendor; Dr. Wayne Parrott, a professor with the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences at the University of Georgia; Wayne Humphreys, a crop and livestock farmer; Dave Murphy, founder and executive director of Food Democracy Now!; Katie Olthoff, a Common Ground volunteer and turkey farmer; and John Schillinger, a crop researcher.

The Food Dialogue begins at 7 P-M at Iowa State University’s Scheman Building. It’s open to the public and it will be streamed live online at www.iowacorn.org.

(Radio Iowa)