(Audubon, Iowa) -The Audubon School Board is expected to meet in a regular monthly session, 7-p.m. Monday (July 18), in the High School Board Room. Here’s what’s on their agenda:

7:00 Board Work Session – Policy Review – 200.3, 710.1, 802.4

1.0 Call to Order

2.0 Approve Agenda

3.0 Approve Consent Agenda

3.01 Minutes:

• 3.01.1 June 20th Regular Meeting
• 3.01.2 June 29th Fiscal Meeting
• 3.01.3 July 7th Special Meeting

3.02 Warrants and Financial Reports

4.0 Public Comments – Please contact the Supt. or Board President (Board Policy #213)

5.0 Action Items:

• 5.01 Approve Ahlers Cooney as Board and District Legal Counsel
• 5.02 Approve Courtney Walter and Kelsey Wiese as Equity Coordinators
• 5.03 Approve Cass Muzney as Asbestos Manager
• 5.04 Approve Level I and II Investigators: Level 1 – Eric Trager, Quentin Stanerson, Sam Graeve, Jill Hermansen; Level 2 – Coby Gust
• 5.05 Name Banking Depositories and Limits:
• Depositories – Audubon State Bank, Landmands Bank, Iowa School Joint Investment Trust (ISJIT).
• Limits – $3,500,000 Total – Maximum Withdrawal/Transfers of $325,000
• 5.06 Approve Two-Year Ash Tree Removal Plan
• 5.07 Approve Milk Bid Renewal
• 5.08 Approve Elevator Electric Quote
• 5.09 Approve South Gym Bleacher Quote
• 5.10 Approve Policy Revisions – 200.3, 710.1, 802.4
• 5.11 Personnel

6.0 Communication & Updates:

• 6.01 Superintendent Report
• 6.02 Principal’s Reports

7.0 Possible Closed Session – Board Policy 212. Iowa Code 21.5:  “To discuss strategy with legal counsel in matters presently in litigation, or where litigation is imminent, if disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the board.”

8.0 Possible Board Action on Litigation

9.0 Adjournment

Next Regular Meeting: Monday, August 15, 2022; “Our Mission is to provide a quality education in a positive, equitable & respectful environment that encourages & prepares all students to become life-long learners & responsible members of a rapidly changing society.”

(Harlan, Iowa) – The bulk of the activities during the Shelby County Fair in Harlan take place today, with the big Livestock Sale set for Monday evening. Here’s today’s schedule and & peek at Monday’s short slate…

SUNDAY, JULY 17
7:30 am……………….Market Beef Exhibitors Meeting
8:00 am……………….Pen of Three Judging by Pens  4-H/FFA Market Beef  to follow in Show Ring
9:00 am……………….Church Service – Tent
9:00 am-4:00 pm……Antique Tractor/Machinery Show
10:00 am-2:00 pm…Little Hands on the Farm Exhibit
11:45 am…………….4-H Style Show Exhibitor Meeting 12:00 Noon-Style Show Begins in the tent
12:45 pm…………….Share the Fun, Public Speaking and Extemporaneous Exhibitor Meeting –
Tent Contest at 1:00 pm
3:00 pm……………….Pedal Tractor Pull
4:00-5:00 pm………..Release 4-H/FFA Static Exhibits NOTHING REMOVED BEFORE 4
(must be removed by 5:30 pm.)
Release Open Class Exhibits NOTHING REMOVED BEFORE 4 (must be removed by 5:30 pm.)
Release 4-H/FFA Horses and all Livestock not being sold
4-H & Open Class Buildings open 10:00 noon-4:00 pm
Nishna Valley Model Railroad open 1:00-4:00 pm

MONDAY, JULY 18
5:30 pm………………..4-H/FFA Livestock Auction

(Audubon, Iowa) – The last day of the 2022 Audubon County Fair is today, in Audubon. Here’s a rundown of the schedule for today:

SUNDAY, JULY 17
8:00 AM Clover Kids Goat Show
4-H/FFA Goat Show
Pee Wee Goat Show
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
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

(Atlantic, Iowa) – Members of the City of Atlantic’s Parks and Recreation Board of Directors will meet 5:15-p.m. Monday, July 18th, in the City Council’s Chambers at City Hall. Here’s a look at their agenda:

Action Items/New Business
1. Bull Creek Update
2. Sunnyside Splash Pad
3. Schildberg Bank
4. Harl Holt Park
5. Soccer Complex Expansion
6. Sunnyside Pool Staffing
Discussion Items/Old Business
1.
Director’s Report–
1. Sunnyside Block Party
2. Kids Art in the Park
3. Adult Art in the Park
4. National Parks and Recreation Month

Next Regular Meeting Date: August 15, 2022 at 5:15 pm at City Hall Council Chambers

(Red Oak, Iowa) – The Board of Supervisors in Montgomery County will hold a Special Meeting at 1:30-p.m. on Monday, July 18th. On their agenda is an interview for the Montgomery County Auditor/Commissioner of Elections position that was made vacant by the resignation in June, of Auditor Stephanie Burke, who resigned at end of last month to accept the school business official/board secretary’s position with the Stanton School District.

It’s expected the interview will be in a closed session after the agenda is approved. Once the Board resume’s in an open session, they will discuss the Auditor’s position and take possible action on making an appointment, or the Board may choose to wait until the November General Election.  If a person is appointed, they must run in November to fill the remainder of Burke’s term, which expires with the 2024 general elections.

Some have suggested Montgomery County Treasurer Jackie Porter and the auditor’s office’s staff handling duties on an interim basis until the November election. Monday’s Montgomery County Board of Supervisor’s meeting takes place in the Supervisor’s Meeting Room, at the Courthouse in Red Oak.

(Bedford, Iowa) – Health officials in Missouri report a person infected by a suspected brain-eating amoeba found in a Taylor County (Iowa) Lake, has died. Officials believe a resident from Missouri likely picked up the deadly parasite while swimming at the Lake of Three Fires State Park. The death marks the first reported case of Iowa’s rare and deadly infection.

The beach at the Lake of Three Fires was closed as a precaution on July 7th, and remains closed as the state of Iowa awaits official test results to confirm the presence of the amoeba. The patient, who Missouri health officials declined to identify, was being treated for the infection in an intensive care unit before dying. The official said because cases like this are so rare, additional information about the patient would not be released.

According to health officials, the ameba in question is commonly found in warm freshwater such as lakes, rivers, and ponds.  Since 1962, only 154 known cases have been identified in the United States.

People can take actions to reduce the risk of infection by limiting the amount of water going up the nose. These actions could include:

• Hold your nose shut, use nose clips, or keep your head above water when taking part in water-related activities in bodies of warm freshwater.
• Avoid putting your head under the water in hot springs and other untreated thermal waters.
• Avoid water-related activities in warm freshwater during periods of high-water temperature.
• Avoid digging in, or stirring up, the sediment while taking part in water-related activities in shallow, warm freshwater areas.
  (These recommendations are best practices but not based on scientific testing since the low numbers of infections make it difficult to show effectiveness.)

Those who experience the following symptoms after swimming in any warm body of water should contact their health care provider immediately as the disease progresses rapidly:

• Severe headache
• Fever
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stiff neck
• Seizures
• Altered mental status
• Hallucinations.

GRINNELL, Iowa — Traffic on Interstate 80 was shut down for hours Friday night after a tractor-trailer crashed and burst into flames. There were two people inside the vehicle, but no injuries were reported. KCCI reports the crash happened in the westbound lanes near Grinnell. The Iowa State Patrol says the semi hit a guard rail. Some motorists were reportedly stuck on the interstate for more than three-hours, while others were detoured around the crash site.

Guthrie County State Bank announces the addition of Tawnia Ganzer to the agriculture lending team. She brings more than 20 years of lending experience to an employee-owned, independent bank with deep roots in the agricultural and business industries in Guthrie County and the surrounding region. Tawnia joined the team in June and will have an office in the Guthrie Center location of GCSB while spending a large percentage of her time meeting farmers and customers in the field and on the farm.

“Adding Tawnia to our lending team bolsters our already deep bench of experienced lenders, especially in the ag category,” said Mike Underwood, president and chief executive officer of Guthrie County State Bank. “She has a unique knowledge of this region as well as existing relationships with most of the farm owners and families in the area. Tawnia is a great addition to GCSB, and we’re looking forward to our customers making connections with her.”

Tawnia Ganzer; Guthrie County State Bank ag lender

Tawnia previously served as a Farm Loan Officer for Farm Service Agency. She started in the Harlan office in 2000, then moved to the Guthrie Center office in 2016. During her tenure with the FSA, she sustained one of the largest direct loan portfolios in the state with almost zero delinquencies while using her knowledge and years of experience to train other lenders. Tawnia participated in a variety of FSA and Iowa State Extension programs including Annie’s Project and Career Days, and she completed Iowa State University Ag Credit School. In the community, she is active as Seely Bobcats 4-H Club leader, has been a Farm Safety Just 4 Kids Coordinator, and a church group leader. Tawnia is a graduate of Northwest Missouri State University with a bachelor of science degree where she majored in animal science with a minor in ag business.

“It’s a perfect next career step for me to take on this new challenge with Guthrie County State Bank,” said Tawnia. “With my 22 years of experience, and the Bank’s already strong team and 90+ years in Guthrie County, we are prepared to assist farmers at every stage of the journey. I’m excited to experience GCSB’s commitment to our community as a team member and to connect farmers to the many solutions we can provide.”

Tawnia lives in rural Guthrie Center with her husband, Kent, and their four active school-aged children. They have a family cattle operation and can often be found cheering and volunteering to support their kids’ activities.

For more information about GCSB’s ag lending team, visit gcsbank.com