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Vol. 13 No. 31

January 15, 2020

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Pocahontas County 4-H and Pilot Creek FFAPocahontas County 4-H and Pilot Creek FFA partnered to prepare a meal for residents of Pocahontas county. Thanks to the Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation, Pocahontas Catholic School, Pocahontas Area Community School, Pocahontas County Farm Bureau, United Bank of Iowa, Farm Credit, Emmetsburg, Dutchland Dairy, Pomeroy Community Center, Rolfe Betterment and First Christian Church of Laurens, 4-H and FFA members, under the direction of Master Food Volunteer Heather Hull, prepared a pork loin, cheesy potatoes, baked beans, and apple crisp for people throughout Pocahontas County. Justin Waller, FFA advisor and members of Pilot Creek FFA served in Pomeroy, the Laurens 4-H Club prepared and served in

Laurens, Rolfe Betterment and 4-H’ers served in Rolfe and both 4-H and FFA members served in Pocahontas. It is amazing what we can do together! The FFA and 4-H would like to thank all the people that came out and supported them by having the youth prepare a meal and serve others.

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Local News & Advertising

If you or someone you care about is living with a brain injury, you are not alone. We are a group who lives with or cares for someone who lives with brain injury! We exist to support,

encourage, understand, inform and provide fellowship for brain injury survivors and those involved in their lives.

Northwest Iowa TBI Support GroupA monthly support group held 2nd Thursday of the month

Location: United Methodist Church, 201 W. Main St., Laurens (Park and enter on the south side of the church off of Olive St)

Time: 6:00 p.m.Contact: Rob Schramm by calling: (515) 570-9816

or e-mail: NWIowaTBIGroup@gmail.com

You’re InvitedPocahontas County

Economic Development Commission and the Pocahontas County Foundation

Annual Meeting and Grant Awards Ceremony

January 23, 20205:30 PM

Methodist Church201 West Main St.

Laurens, IAPlease help us celebrate the people, organizations, and businesses that are driving community betterment and economic development efforts forward in Pocahontas County! Dinner will be served, so please RSVP!

Pocahontas County Business of the Year

Pocahontas County Boss of the Year

Foundation Grant Ceremony

Kindly RSVP by January 16, 2020:

712-335-4636 williams@iowacentral.eduhttps://tinyurl.com/pocomeeting

Democrats to Caucus in LaurensOne of Iowa's famous Presidential caucuses will occur at the Laurens-Marathon school at 7 pm on Monday, Feb 3, 2020. People who live in the Swan Lake precinct (who vote at the Laurens City Hall) are eligible to attend. The caucus selects leadership for the Democratic party in Pocahontas County by choosing one man and one woman from each precinct to form a county-wide central committee. It will also begin the process of choosing a President of the United States by naming delegates to a county convention in March. Presidential candidates who have more support at the caucus will win more of the delegates. The Laurens caucus will be called to order by Amber Evans, but anyone can then run for the office of caucus chair. Caucus voters may also offer platform planks for the party to adopt and will be able to help Iowa candidates get on the ballot by signing their nomination petitions. The caucus will last about an hour. Voters who are not already Democrats may change their registration on the night of the caucus. Anyone old enough to vote next November may participate. Children are welcome. Persons

needing a ride should call 845-4496. The location of any Iowa caucus can be found at https://iowademocrats.org/2020-caucuses/

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Announcements

PARA-EDUCATOR(S) VACANCYLAURENS-MARATHON CSD

2020

Interested applicants need to send a resume/application to:

Troy Oehlertz, PrincipalLaurens-Marathon CSD

300 W Garfield StLaurens, Iowa 50554

Position will be opened until filledE.O.E/AA

Pocahontas County 4-H ScholarshipsApplications for the 2020 Pocahontas County 4-H Scholarships are available at the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Pocahontas County Office or online at https://extension. iastate.edu/pocahontas4h. All seniors enrolled in Pocahontas County 4-H are eligible for a $750 scholarship. Up to ten scholarships will be awarded. Scholarship applications are due by February 3, late applications will not be accepted. If you have questions regarding the scholarship, contact Lisa at: (712) 335-3103 or lzeman@iastate.edu

Baby ShowerPlease help honor Mike & Jessica Hertz at a baby shower on Sunday, January 26 from 1-3 p.m. at the Laurens United Methodist Church. Please bring a package of diapers to be entered into a diaper raffle. Also instead of a card, please bring a book to help Baby Hertz start his/her own library!

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Obituaries

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Laurel Lee Christensen Passes Laurel died on January 10, 2020 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems in Mankato, Minnesota. Laurel Lee Snow was born on October 4, 1948 to Robert and Luella (Hodgell) Snow in Laurens, Iowa. She received her education in elementary school in Ware, Iowa and later was a 1966 graduate of Havelock-Plover High School in Havelock, Iowa. Laurel was employed as a civilian working for the Department of the Navy

in Washington, DC.

On January 30, 1967 she was united in marriage to Raymond Holt at Washington, DC. To this union Erik and Heather were born. They later moved to Gibson, Tennessee. Raymond died on February 10, 1973. In 1974, Laurel and her family moved back to Laurens. On August 13, 1983 she was united in marriage to Terry Christensen at the Methodist Church in Laurens, Iowa. To this union Preston and Fletcher were born. Laurel worked in various places in Laurens until moving to Okabena. In September of 1999, they moved to Trimont, Minnesota. Laurel greatly enjoyed her family, grandchildren and her dogs, Clifford and Phineas. She could be found reading, sewing and doing her crafts. She is survived by her husband, Terry Christensen of Trimont, Minnesota; her children, daughter, Heather and Josh Hohensee of Pocahontas, Iowa, son, Erik Holt (Kim Ellrich) of Albert City, Iowa, Preston Christensen of Laurens, Iowa and Fletcher Christensen of Trimont, Minensota; six grandchildren, Kyle, Cameron, Paige, Zakiah, Wendy and Zander; sisters, Joanne Shimon of Laurens, Iowa, Leda Ellis of Farmersville, Texas, Debby Wilson of Laurens, Iowa and Gayle Jordan of Little Rock, Arkansas; brother, Dana (Sandra) Snow of Marathon, Iowa, Wayne (Mary) Snow of Laurens, Iowa; mother-in-law, Verla Christensen of Mitchell, South Dakota; sister-in-law, Connie (Stu) Boughey of Mitchell, South Dakota; nieces, nephews and other relatives. Laurel was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Luella Snow; first husband, Raymond Holt; brothers, Robert, John, Gaylen Snow; sister, Roberta Richtsmeier; father-in-law, Wendell Christensen and other relatives. There will be a Celebration of Life at the Snow Family Reunion in July 2020.

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At the Library & Local News

At the Library with Glenda MulderJanuary 15, 2020

I’ve read a number of articles recently, detailing the importance of art in our lives. The researchers all seem to agree that the act of creating something can reduce stress and anxiety and improve your mood. The last study I read even said it doesn’t matter if you are good at it, how it turns out, or even if you finish it! This is confirmation to me that we are doing something good for ourselves and our library patrons with our card making class and Take it Tuesday. Contact the library if you’d like to participate in either of these! New novels include: Westering Women by Sandra Dallas, Long Bright River by Liz Moore, You Were There Too by Colleen Oakley, A Country Guesthouse by Robyn Carr, Big Lies in a Small Town by Diane Chamberlain, How Quickly She Disappears by Raymond Fleischmann, The Better Liar by Tanen Jones, Lost by James Patterson and All The Ways We Said Goodbye by Beatriz Williams. January Book Club Choice is This Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel. This Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick should make for a spirited discussion! The novel has been described like this, “a novel about revelations, transformations, fairy tales, and family. And it’s about the ways this is how it always is: Change is always hard and miraculous and hard again, parenting is always a leap into the unknown with crossed fingers and full hearts, children grow but not always according to plan. And families with secrets don’t get to keep them forever.” You’ve got plenty of time to read this, we don’t meet until January 27!

COMING EVENTS• Tot Time Mondays at 10 a.m.

• Book Club 7 p.m., 4th Monday of the month• Card Making 6:30 p.m. 4th Tuesday monthly

• Take it Tuesday 6:30 p.m. 1st Tuesday

Writing Your Retirement Paycheck- PocahontasHow can I be sure my retirement funds will last my lifetime? This important question will be addressed in an Iowa State University Extension and Outreach workshop January 16 and 23, 2020 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at Pocahontas County Extension Office, 305 N Main Street, Pocahontas, IA 50574. Writing Your Retirement Paycheck is designed to provide information needed by those approaching retirement within the next ten years. The workshop outlines key factors to consider prior to retirement and describes two strategies for structuring your retirement income. “For most of us,” says Carol Ehlers, Human Sciences Specialist in family finance, “our paychecks have been determined by someone else all our lives. But in retirement, many of us are responsible to write our own paychecks. How will we know how big it should be?” According to Ehlers, who will lead the workshop, topics include: inflation, health costs, Social Security, required minimum distributions, annuities, and more. “Individuals need to make their own decisions about retirement,” says Ehlers “but clear and non-commercial information is a necessary ingredient for decision-making.” Ehlers points out that even those who work with a trusted financial professional must ultimately make the decisions themselves. A financial professional can suggest or recommend products and strategies, but it is the consumer who decides and then lives with the results of the decisions. A fee of $35 for the Writing Your Retirement Paycheck workshop will help to off-set direct expenses and to support the Human Sciences County Extension Program. Register online: http://bit.ly/wyrp14270 , by January 13, 2020. For questions contact Lexi Seuntjens at 712-335-3103 phone or seuntjen@iastate.edu.

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School News

HONOR ROLL LAURENS-MARATHON MIDDLE SCHOOL

SECOND QUARTER 2019 - 2020

To qualify for the Honor Roll, a student must maintain a "B" average in the core academic subject areas, with no D’s or F’s on his/her Report Card in any subject. To be listed on the "A" Honor Roll, a student must earn an “A” or “A-“ in ALL classes/subjects taken.

6th Jacey Braunschweig* Olivia Dahlberg Jayla Glover* Danielle Hanson Brooklynn Hubbell Winston Ritter Cael Rodriguez Isaiah Seitz

7th Jazzmin Deshazer Kadence Madsen Wendy Martinez Joshua Naeve Alexander Price Macie Ritter Ava Tendal* Hunter Valentine

8th Ataya Arends Hailey Brazel Kaydence Fansega* Rayne Rasberry Tiffany Sheets* Emma Storms*

HONOR ROLL LAURENS-MARATHON MIDDLE SCHOOL

FIRST SEMESTER 2019 - 2020

To qualify for the Honor Roll, a student must maintain a "B" average in the core academic subject areas, with no D’s or F’s on his/her Report Card in any subject. To be listed on the "A" Honor Roll, a student must earn an “A” or “A-“ in ALL classes/subjects taken.

6th Jacey Braunschweig* Olivia Dahlberg Jayla Glover* Alissia Hanson Danielle Hanson Brooklynn Hubbell Arkansas Perez Laney Reese Winston Ritter Isaiah Seitz

7th Raiden Hamby Kadence Madsen Wendy Martinez Joshua Naeve Alexander Price Macie Ritter Ava Tendal Hunter Valentine

8th Ataya Arends Hailey Brazel Kaydence Fansega* Rayne Rasberry Tiffany Sheets* Emma Storms

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Church

This Week at Bethany LutheranPastor David E. Klappenbach

Sunday: January 19, 2020Second Sunday after Epiphany9:15 AM ~ Adult SS9:30 AM ~ Youth SS & Coffee Fellowship10:30 AM ~ Worship w/Communion, SS Puppet skit & songs11:30 AM ~ Potluck5:00 PM ~ Youth Board Mtg. at FCC6:00 PM ~ Youth Group (JH & HS) at FCC ~ Movie

Monday: January 20, 20204:00 PM ~ Christian Ed Mtg.

Tuesday: January 21, 20207:30 AM ~ Prayer Group9:30 AM ~ Tuesday coffee at Bethany

Worship, Love, Accept~Together in Christ’s Name

This Week at First ChristianPastor Rev. Rita Cordell712-845-6164

Friday, Jan. 17 7:00 p.m. - A.A.

Sunday, Jan 19 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School 10:30 a.m. - Worship 5:00 p.m. - Youth Group Board Meeting at First Christian6:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Jr. and Sr. High Youth Group at First Christian

Resurrection of Our Lord Catholic ChurchPocahontas, IA -- Pastor: Very Rev. Craig Collison, VF

MASS TIMES:Daily Mass as scheduled in the weekly bulletinSaturday at 5:00 PMSunday at 10:30 AMConfessions: Saturday 4:15 pm at Resurrection

Office: 16 SW 2nd Street, PocahontasOffice Phone: 712-335-3242 Residence Phone: 712-335-8065E-mail: colly@ncn.net Pastoral Care: Sister Renae Hohensee, 563-552-8666

This Week at Laurens United Methodist ChurchPastor Ed Frank

Wed., Jan. 15:Book Club @ 9 a.m.Crochet Club @ 10 a.m.Pastor Ed out of the officeAdministrative Council meeting @ 7 p.m.

Fri., Jan. 17:Men’s Bible Study @ 7 a.m.

Sun., Jan. 19:Adult Sunday School @ 9:00a .m.Sunday school (kids) @ 9:10 a.m.Fellowship Coffee @ 9:30 a.m.Worship @ 10:30 a.m.Human Relations Day special Sunday offering

New Hope Baptist Church202 Byron St, Laurens

New Hope Baptist Church invites you to join us for Sunday School at 10 a.m. and our Worship Service at 11 a.m. Additionally all are welcome to attend our weekly Bible Study held each Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m.

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Extension News

The Poison in a Pothos PlantAs most pet owners know, there are certain types of plants that should be kept out of reach or removed from the home once a pet is introduced. Cats and dogs have a tendency to explore and get themselves into trouble, so it is our job to keep potential poisons out of their path. One distinction I was recently asked about is a good one to point out here: Why are some things called venomous and others considered poisonous? This is a great question with a simple answer - if it bites you and you die it is venomous, if you bite it and you die it is poisonous. For example, Rattlesnakes are venomous while many mushrooms are poisonous. With that distinction in mind, there are many houseplants that can poison the furriest family member. There are too many plants to name them all here, so a more extensive list can be found on the Animal Poison Control Center website where they outline which plants are harmful and why. One family of plants will be the focus here: Araceae or Alum family. This grouping of plants includes Pathos (Devil's Ivy), Dieffenbachia (Dumbcane), Philodendron, Schefflera (Umbrella Plant),and Chinese Evergreen. Most of these are grown for their colorful leaves and are very common across the state. The concern comes from a crystal-like structure found in cells throughout these plants called a Raphide, which is formed from calcium oxides. These microscopic raphides are very needle-like so when an animal bites into a leaf, they are deployed to attack. When raphides do come into contact with exposed flesh, they prick the skin and release a toxin. The target area is the mouth and throat of any predator interested in eating it, but there may also be a reaction if the sap comes into contact with any other exposed skin. Signs of a reaction after biting or eating any of these plants include swelling in the mouth and throat, numbness, stinging, burning, and a lack of speaking ability. There is good news after all this! Most pets will not be able to eat enough of these plants to be fatal, but that does not mean they will not try. Moving the offensive plants to off-limits rooms or outside may be enough to protect pets. Of course, the only completely effective way to protect your pet is to dispose of these plants entirely, especially if a pet has a determination to chew on plants. Other common houseplants that pose a threat to the well-being of both pets and children include Jade plant, all types of true lilies, Amaryllis, and Geraniums. These plants contain chemical compounds that target the gastro-intestinal track rather than structures that puncture. Whether you are a new pet or new plant owner, a bit of research before-hand will help avoid potential disasters in the future! Sources: Raphide Crystal Cell Development In Leaves Of Psychotria Punctata (Rubiaceae) Study on irritation of calcium oxalate crystal in Araceae plants.

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Farm and Agribusiness Succession Workshop January 20 in PocahontasIowa State University Extension and Outreach will host a Farm and Agribusiness Succession workshop on Monday, Jan. 29 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the ISU Extension and Outreach office located in Pocahontas. The workshop is open to farmers and agribusinesses interested in successful succession and transition of their farm or business. “We see a reoccurring need in the Northwest Iowa agriculture community for education on successful succession, whether that be in farming or other agribusiness,” said Gary Wright, Farm and Agribusiness Management Specialist for ISU Extension and Outreach. “Transition and succession are difficult topics to broach with family members; but it is even more difficult if plans are not set in place and communicated before the need for them arises.” Key presentations include:

• “Succession/Transition,” presented by Gary Wright,Farm and Agribusiness Management Specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach;

• “Beginning Farmer Loan and Tax Credit Programs,”presented by Steve Ferguson, Ag Development Program Specialist with the Iowa Finance Authority;

• “Farm Succession Planning Consideration,” presentedby Kitt Tovar, Legal Consultant with the Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation;

• “Farm Succession Ideas for a Successful andHarmonious Transition,” presented by David Baker, Director of the ISU Extension Beginning Farmer Center. “Attendees will leave with a better understanding of farm and agribusiness succession, some ideas for what will work for their own enterprise and contact information for people who can help set their ideas into motion,” Wright says. Registration is $40 per person, which covers all materials, presentations and an evening meal. Individuals can register by Jan 16 by contacting the Pocahontas County Office at 712-335-3103 or seuntjen@iastate.edu.

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Extension News

Regional Soil Fertility Workshops Planned at Humboldt County Extension and OutreachISU Extension and Outreach Pocahontas and Humboldt Counties will host soil fertility workshop for producers to gain valuable fertility management knowledge and learn more about soil testing The cost of managing soil fertility in Iowa continues to change, with increased fertilizer input costs and a rising demand for nutrients from higher-yielding crops. To help producers understand the changes, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is hosting four regional workshops in January and February called “Soil Testing Interpretations and Recommendations: Maximizing Return on Investment.” The workshops will lead farmers through the basics of soil testing, analytical tests, calculating crop nutrient removal, understanding return on investment from fertilizer applications, how crop response correlates to soil test levels and what is known about crop response to micronutrients. “This workshop provides producers the skills to best allocate

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fertilizer input dollars on their farms,” said Paul Kassel, field agronomist with ISU Extension and Outreach. Angie Rieck-Hinz, field agronomist with ISU Extension and Outreach, said producers are already thinking about the 2020 growing season soil fertilizer decisions. She said the workshops are designed to help farmers understand their current soil nutrient situation, the amount their crops are using in a growing season, and what needs to be added. Details and locations: Registration is limited and is required by contacting the specific workshop location a producer wishes to attend. Fees can be paid the day of the workshop. Registration for each event includes publications, copies of presentation and lunch. Additional workshops will be scheduled across Iowa through winter.

• Jan 22 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Woolstock Community Center, 104 McArthur St., Woolstock. Registration is $40 per person and pre-registration is required by Friday, Jan 17. Enrollment is limited to 30. Call the Wright County Extension Office at 515-532-3453 or the Hamilton County Extension Office at 515-832-9597 to register. This program is offered by Angie Rieck-Hinz, Extension Field Agronomist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

• Jan 29 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ISU Extension and Outreach Humboldt County Office at 727 Sumner Ave, Humboldt. Registration is $40 per person and pre-registration is required by Jan 24. Enrollment is

limited to 30. Call the Humboldt County Extension Office at 515-332-2201 or the Pocahontas CountyExtension Office at 712-335-3103 toregister. This program is offered byAngie Rieck-Hinz and Paul Kassel,Field Agronomists with Iowa StateUniversity Extension and Outreach.

• Feb 4 from 12:15 (lunchprovided) to 4 p.m. ISU Extension and Outreach Mitchell County Office at 315 Main St., Osage. Registration is $40 per person and pre-registration is required by Jan 28. Enrollment is limited to 30. Register by calling the Mitchell County Extension Office at 641-732-5574. This program is offered by Angie Rieck-Hinz and Terry Basol, Field Agronomists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

• Feb 19 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Heartland Community Room, 1201 Market St., Gowrie. Registration is $40 per person and pre-registration is required by February 14. Enrollment is limited to 30. Call the Webster County Extension Office at 515-576-2119 or the Calhoun CountyExtension Office at 712-297-8611 toregister. This program is offered byAngie Rieck-Hinz, Field Agronomistwith Iowa State University Extensionand Outreach.

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City Council Minutes

January 6th, 2020 The Laurens City Council met in regular session at the Municipal Building at 5:00 p.m. on

Monday, January 6th, 2019. Mayor Rod Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Present were Council members Aaron Christenson, Rich Newgard, John Jamison, Julie Potter, City Manager Hilary Reed, City Clerk Joan Hoben, Chief of Police Tom Shaw, Public Works Director Julian Johnsen, and City Attorney Ann Beneke. Council member Jean Swanson was absent.

Potter moved to approve the consent agenda including the minutes from the December 16th, meeting, the list of claims, and a Class C Liquor License for Silver Dollar Saloon. Jamison seconded. All ayes; motion carried.

CLAIMS 01-06-2020 A&M SERVICES, INC. MOPS, RUGS, RAGS 94.24

ALLIANT ENERGY MONTHLY GAS BILL 472.07

FIDELITY SECURITY LIFE JAN EYECARE INS. 190.65

BOMGAARS SUPPLIES 377.27

BROWN SUPPLY CO SHOP EQUIPMENT FOR GRADER 1,431.00

CRIME TECH POLICE SUPPLIES 47.75 DEE JACKSON/JACKSON MOTORS SNOW REMOVAL 54.00

DELTA DENTAL JAN DENTAL INSURANCE 831.04

DGR ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 3,247.00

FIRE SVC TRAINING BUREAU TRAINING 50.00

GALL'S NAMEPLATE 10.80

HACH CO ANALYSIS 156.56

IACMA RETIREMENT 457 675.00

IRS FED/FICA TAX 10,024.49

IOWA ONE CALL LOCATES 34.30

IPERS IPERS 6,986.81

IPERS/PD PROTECTED IPERS 3,435.31

JCL SOLUTIONS HAND TOWELS 69.83

JULIE POTTER MILEAGE TO MEETING 57.42

LAURENS HOUSE OF PRINT COPY PAPER 45.00

LMPC MONTHLY PHONE FEES 375.00 LMU MONTHLY UTILITIES 7,131.29 LAURENS SUN LEGALS 312.51 MENARDS SAFETY GLASSES 13.18 NORTH LAKE TRUCK REPAIR GARBAGE TRUCK SUPPLIES 184.05 OVERHEAD DOOR SALES & SVC WATER PLANT OVERHEAD DOOR 829.53 PCC AMBULANCE BILLING AMBULANCE BILLING 395.05 PERFORMANCE TIRE & SERVICE WRECKER SERVICE ON GARBAGE TRUCK 645.00 R&D INDUSTRIES, INC. TECH SUPPORT 314.50

SANTANDER LEASING PUMPER MONTHLY PAYMENT 1,461.34

STAPLES OFFICE SUPPLIES 76.98 TREASURER STATE OF IA DEC. QTRLY SALES TAX 5,456.00 US BANK SUPPLIES 385.24 US WATER SERVICES, INC EQUIPMENT SERVICE 4,000.00 USPS UTILITY BILLING STAMPS 332.50 WELLMARK MONTHLY HEALTH INSURANCE 10,980.60 WEX BANKS MONTHLY POLICE FUEL 551.94

TOTAL 61,735.25

PAYROLL 12/16/2019 001 GENERAL 4,437.10

210 ROAD USE TAX 1,275.50

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City Council Minutes

600 WATER 2,455.70 610 SEWER 2,103.17 670 GARBAGE 2,141.25

TOTAL 12,412.72

12/30/2019

001 GENERAL 5,015.21 210 ROAD USE TAX 1,239.99 600 WATER 2,072.31 610 SEWER 1,953.92 670 GARBAGE 2,336.90

TOTAL 12,618.33

1/2/2020

001 GENERAL 5,500.43

PAYROLL TOTAL 30,531.48

PAID TOTAL 92,266.73

001 GENERAL 33,506.04

110 ROAD USE TAX 6,601.94 112 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 6,819.43 600 WATER 20,905.89 610 SEWER 13,592.11 670 GARBAGE 10,841.32

TOTAL BY FUND 92,266.73

REVENUES GENERAL

36,925.66

POLICE SPECIAL

4.00

ROAD USE TAX 9,969.72

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 13,995.57

EMERGENCY LEVY 446.59

LOCAL OPTION 9,769.39

TAX INCREMENT FINANCING 8,567.05

POOL RESTRICTED 200.00

DEBT SERVICE 15,479.61

WATER 40,228.30

SEWER 34,085.29

GARBAGE 19,086.87

STORM WATER 2,800.67

191,558.72

Jamison moved to approve Resolution 01-20 – Annual Appointments. Christenson seconded.

Roll call vote: Ayes: Potter, Jamison, Newgard, Christenson. Nays: None. Absent: Swanson. Newgard moved to approve Resolution 02-20 – Mileage Rate. Christenson seconded. Roll call

vote: Ayes: Potter, Jamison, Newgard, Christenson. Nays: None. Absent: Swanson. After discussion, Jamison moved to approve Art Wave on the Prairie Project, a project the Art

Wave on the Prairie Committee would like to complete through grants and place in Sportsman’s Park. Potter seconded. All ayes; motion carried.

A discussion on certificates of deposits was held. Potter moved to adjourn at 5:24 p.m. Jamison seconded. All ayes. Motion carried.

______________________________________ _______________________________________ Rod Johnson, Mayor Hilary Reed, City Clerk