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June 24, 2015
GOWRIE, WEBSTER COUNTY, IOWA
Gowrie Municipal
Golf Course plans
outlined for summer

If you havent had a chance to visit Gowries
Golf Course, you are missing out! The course is looking
wonderful and there are lots of fun events planned for the
summer. Recently a new deck was added for the public
to enjoy! Come play a round of golf and stay to enjoy a
meal or beverage overlooking the course.

During the week, enjoy Mens stag that begins
at 6 p.m. with a reduced greens fee of $5 and reduced cart
rental of $5 for that event for non-members. This event
is open to everyone. Tuesday mornings and evenings are
womens league, Wednesday is mens league and Friday
night is couples night.

Friday couples night begins after 4 p.m. and
continues until dusk. After play, bring your own meat to
grill or purchase some from the clubhouse. There will be
a reduced greens fee of $5 and a reduced cart rental of $5
for non-members for that event and as always everyone is
welcome!

Recently, the three-person best shot tournament
was held. This event was a great success and fun had
by all. The traditional annual Fourth of July Mens open
tournament will be held on July 4. This tournament is a
great way to celebrate the Fourth of July. Call the club
house for available open times.

In addition to the weekly league events, throughout the summer months there are several scheduled events
planned such as:

Mens open: July 4

Glow ball: July 10

Club Couples: July 19

Womens Club: July 21
Gowrie Golf Course Continued on page 9...
VOL. 125 NO. 25

The Gowrie Municipal Golf Course is open for the summer. From Men's Stag to Couple's Night, the golf course will
host those and a wide array of events over the summer.
Gowrie golf course improvements,

changes announced at City Council
City Clerk hired. . .
By Tyler Anderson

Gowrie City Park bandshell damage was reported at the Gowrie City Counci meeting Monday, June 15.
Golf course improvements were also announced.

Danielle Clancy was named by the council as
the new City Clerk at the meeting. This is a full time position. There will be a feature about Clancy in next weeks
edition of the Gowrie News.
Bandshell damage:

Dave Hoover of the Parks board stated that the
city bandshell suffered extensive damage over the winter.
The pillars need repair and the memorial tree was vandalized at City Park.

Hoover reported that two diggers were removed,
while the dragon at Brockett Park was taken out due to a
hazardous crack in its structure.

Hoover also spoke of painting the lions at
Brockett. Hoover stated that he had the supplies, but not
the volunteers with the repairs.

Mayor Dave Stokesbary assured Hoover that
employees of the golf course, who were needing more
hours and are city employees, could be of use for the re-
pair and maintenance projects.

Golf course improvements:

The golf course will see reduced green fees, go-
Gowrie City Council Continued on page 11...
Danielle Clancy, left, is sworn in as City Clerk by

Mayor Dave Stokesbary as Patrice Klingson serves as
witness. Clancy was approved to become the Gowrie City
Clerk on Monday.

The outdoor patio of the Gowrie Municipal Golf Course
was renovated recently. The decking was made possible
with a $2500 men's league donation, lumber from Engquist
Lumber of Harcourt and constructed by volunteers.
Wednesday, June 24
Farnhamville Fire Dept., 7:30 p.m. at
the fire station.
Monday, June 29
Harcourt TOPS, 8:00 a.m. at Faith
Lutheran Church Harcourt.
To have the date and time of your organizations
meeting listed here,call the Gowrie News at
352-3325 or email us at gnews@wccta.net
Security Savings Bank host a free day at the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha for Kid's Club Members.
Fun Day at the Zoo

A free day at the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha
was enjoyed by 53 Kids Club Members and their chaperones, compliments of Security Savings Bank. The bus
left early Sunday morning on June 14th with excited children who were more than ready to tackle the day! The
ride went by quickly with movies, a fast food stop and

a short nap for mom and dad. The aquarium and desert
dome were big hits, but the monkeys and gorillas were by
far their favorite animals.
Day at the Zoo Continued on page 8...
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June 24, 2015
Jaguars baseball team continues to win

Sweeps East Sac County...
By Tyler Anderson

Riding off a good weekend at the Madrid Tournament, the Southeast Valley baseball team had wait until
Tuesday to continue their winning ways. The game against
Pocahontas Area was postponed on Monday due to rain. The
makeup date is to be determined.

Southeast Valley 11, Greene County 7: On Tuesday, the Southeast Valley Jaguars defeated Greene County
11-7 in Jefferson. After jumping out to an early 8-1 lead, the
Jags held off a six run Rams rally before scoring three more
runs to seal the victory.

Senior Dylan Anderson led the Jaguars, going 2-4
with three RBIs, while fellow senior Spencer Johnson drove in
two RBIs. Johnson also collected the win on the mound.

Junior Cade King contributed with a double and a
stolen base, as junior Andrew Dorage tallied two RBIs.
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Southeast Valley 6, East Sac County 0; Southeast Valley 10, East Sac County 9: In a battle of Twin Lakes
Conference heavyweights on Wednesday, the Jaguars swept
the season series against East Sac County in Sac City. The
boys defeated the Raiders 6-0 in the early game, before finishing the suspended season opener with a 10-9 win.

Dorage proved why he is one of the best pitchers
in the Twin Lakes Conference, allowing only three hits and
fanning seven batters in the shutout. Dorage now sits at a 3-2
record on the mound.

Cade King had a big day at the plate, going 2-2 with

Junior Cade King pitches against St. Mary's of Storm
Lake on Friday in Dayton. The Jaguars soundly defeated
the Panthers, 13-3. The Jags went 3-0 during the week and
improved to 11-4 on the year so far.
one RBI and three stolen bases.

In the second game, the Jaguars scored the winning
run to put the broom to the Raiders. Junior Cameron Anderson
was credited with the win on the mound, improving his 2015
record to 3-0.

The series sweep also snapped East Sac Countys six
game winning streak.
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Southeast Valley 13, St. Marys 3 (5 innings):
On Friday in Dayton, the Jaguars cruised to a 13-3 victory
over the Panthers. The Jags (11-4, 5-1 Twin Lakes Conference) scored seven runs in the second inning to keep the Panthers at arms length before scoring three more runs in the bottom of the fifth inning. This ushered in the 10-run rule and seal
the Jaguar victory.

Junior Cade King was truly a Wild Thing against
the Panthers, going 3-4 with two doubles, three runs, a stolen
base and one RBI at bat.

On the mound, King allowed two hits and struck out
eight batters. This helped King improve to 2-1 so far in 2015.

Sophomore Myles Davis contributed to the winning
effort, going 2-3 with three runs, two RBIs and a stolen base.

Senior Dylan Anderson went 2-4 at the dish, hitting
a double and tallying four RBIs.
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Prairie Valley School Board hires three;

approves new mower, new boiler

The hiring of three new staff members and the
approval of a new boiler highlighted the Prairie Valley school board meeting on Wednesday, June 17 at the
Southeast Valley high school library.

The Prairie Valley school district approved
the hiring of Steve Kehoe as assistant varsity volleyball
coach, Jon Duckett as an elementary custodian, and Zach
Steinhoff as a special education teacher for the middle
school.
New hires

Two of the three latest additions to Southeast
Valley are new faces. Duckett is a diesel mechanic who
wanted to work somewhere closer. Duckett is currently in
the process of acquiring his CDL to also drive buses.

Steinhoff is a recent Morningside College graduate who lives in Fort Dodge. Steinhoff was recommend
by Dan Fox, the Southeast Valley middle school principal, and can coach athletic teams.
Student performance analysis

John Field of the school board proposed that
Prairie Valley needs to conduct an analysis on overall
student performance. Principal Jim Henrich had experience with evaluations before, conducted on a yearly basis.

Superintendent Lois Irwin suggested that the
school board can properly address the issue at Julys
meeting.
New mower, new boiler

The school board approved the motion to
purchase a new John Deere mower for $17,500 from
Harcourt Equipment. There were discussions of selling
the mower outright as well as the methods to advertise
the mower, but Joe Harrison suggested that the city of
Gowrie could be interested in the mower.

While there were no solid bids on air conditioning for the elementary school, the board approved MidStates Plumbing to replace the air conditioning units.

The school board approved the motion to replace the boiler through McGuiness of Des Moines. The
boiler bid was $17, 150 and beat out another bid from
Hildreth of Norwalk.
Stage certain bid

There is currently one bid for the stage certain at
the high school. Currently, the bid is for the main stage
certain, which has shown obvious signs of wear and tear.
Also in the bid is two speakers.
Superintendent and Principals Reports

Irwin proposed a school board workshop in the
PV School Board Continued on page 11...
Library summer reading program kicks off...

Kids from ages 3 and up met at the Gowrie Public Library last week for the Summer
Reading Program. The children were visited by Volunteer firemen Darell Promes and Greg
Benson. The children got to learn all about fire safety, tour the fire truck and turn on the
lights and Siron.
June 24, 2015
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Lady Jags winning streak snapped; wins

two, loses one in Humboldt triangular
By Tyler Anderson

The Southeast Valley softball team held their own
this week, defeating Twin Lakes Conference opponents
Pocahontas Area and East Sac County before getting tripped
up at the hands of Greene County on Thursday. The girls
were able to salvage their weekend on Friday, splitting with
Algona (won, 6-3) and Humboldt (lost, 7-1).

Southeast Valley 11, Pocahontas Area 1 (6 innings): After the rain subsided on Monday, the Southeast
Valley softball game continued their home stand with a big
11-1 victory over Pocahontas Area/Laurens-Marathon. The
Lady Jags have now moved into double digit wins in the
2015 season.

The game was closely contested, until Southeast
Valley pummeled Poky with an eight run fifth inning.

Junior Natalie Lambert was the star of the game,
going 3-4 with a home run and five RBIs. Lambert also
gained the win on the mound, allowing only hit runs and
striking out two Maidens.

Lambert was aided by junior Anna Hearthington,
who went 2-3 with a double and drove in two RBIs. Junior
Josie Breitsprecher also contributed to the winning effort, go-
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Tuesday, the Lady Jags continued their winning ways, edging East Sac County 3-1 in Wall Lake. The win places Southeast Valley into third place in the Twin Lakes Conference,
behind Newell-Fonda (13-6) and Alta-Aurelia (11-6).

Lambert had a stellar game once more, striking out
seven batters to earn her sixth win of 2015.

Juniors Josie Breitsprecher and Aaliyah Scott each
hit a double at the plate, while Nicole Williams and Anna
Heatherington each had an RBI. Scott contributed with an
RBI as well.
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slight bump in the road on Thursday, dropping to Greene
County 11-1 in Jefferson. The loss drops the Lady Jags to
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Vickys Dance and Tumbling

Academy to hold Summer
Dance Camps
Southeast Valley: One Year Later. . .
SV Principals weigh pros, cons of new

Southeast Valley Middle School, High School

In August of 2014, the Southeast Webster and Prairie Valley school districts came together as one. Taking up
the name of Southeast Valley and adopting the jaguar as their
mascot, the whole grade sharing concept was in full effect.

Fast forward to one year later. The first year
concluded and the Physical Plant and Equipment Levies
(PPELs) of both districts were approved by March. With the
new school year a mere two months away, the question must
be asked on how well the transition went.

After all, a transition on this scale has not happened
since 1988 and 1989, when both Southeast Webster and Prairie Valley schools were initially formed.

We took the best of both school districts, said
Jim Henrich, principal of the Southeast Valley High School.
You can go right down the list, starting with the baseball
team making substate last summer.

Henrich has recently concluded his first year with
Southeast Valley and his 13th overall as a school principal. In
his time in Gowrie so far, he has observed excellence in the
athletic teams and extracurricular activities.

Cross country and football both made state, Henrich said. This carried over into our band, which got fourth
in state jazz. Our chorus got a Division I rating for the first
time in many years. The fall play, Legally Blonde, was an
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Southeast Valley 6, Algona 3; Humboldt 7,
Southeast Valley 1: Toward the end of the week, the Lady
Jags were able to salvage their weekend by splitting their two
games at the Humboldt triangular on Friday.

The girls defeated Algona 6-3, before falling to a
stellar Humboldt team 7-1. The Lady Jags are now 12-7.

No line scores were reported as of press time.

Senior Karlee Walker swings away in Mondays
softball game between Southeast Valley and Pocahontas
Area. The Lady Jags improve to 10-5 by defeating the
Maidens 11-1 in six innings. Photo by Lynn Rittgers.

Junior Natalie Lambert connects with the pitch for a hit in Mondays softball game between Southeast Valley and
Pocahontas Area. Lambert went 3-4, with a home run and five RBIs, as the Lady Jags defeated the Maidens 11-1 in six innings. Photo by Lynn Rittgers.
By Tyler Anderson
unbelievable musical that was really well attended.

In the state football appearance, the emergence of
Southeast Valley helpped snap a 10 year drought for the former Southeast Webster-Grand students. On the Prairie Valley side, the added depth and skill players enabled the Jaguars
to overcome injuries and hold their own in Class 2A.

Winter sports did well, with double digit victories
for both basketball teams, Henrich said. There were two
state qualifiers, one from each district in wrestling. Track had
a good year, where we qualified twelve students. Spring golf
had good seasons. The last sport to share is softball.

The Southeast Valley softball team currently stands
at a 12-7 record.

Whenever a new season or a new activity starts
up, theres always going to be questions about policies and
how we handle things, Henrich said. Thats just part of it.
Once we get through that, people know the expectations going into next year.

While the Jaguars have excelled at the high school
level, the middle schools transition was more academic.

During the month of July, Vickys
Dance and Tumbling Academy will hold a variety of
dance camps, starting on July 13.

From July 13-16, there will be a Frozen themed
dance camp for pre-school and elementary children that
will showcase snow craft, nail painting, active storytelling. There will also be an Ice Princess dance routine and
snacks. Suggested attire is shorts and tank top or dance
attire with tennis shoes.

From July 20-24, there will be a Beach Dance
Vicky's Dance/Tumbling Continued on page 10...
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June 24, 2015
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DAISY Award Presented

to SMCH Nurses
Iowa Workforce, Iowa Central receive $5.2 million grant
Delivering compassionate patient care and great clinical skills are the qualities that recently earned two Stewart Memorial Community Hospital (SMCH) nurses the
DAISY Award. The award, which was established in 1999
and stands for Diseases Attacking the Immune System, is
in memory of J. Patrick Barnes. Barnes died at age 33 of
complications of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
or ITP. During his lengthy hospital stay, his family was
awestruck by the care and compassion Patrick received
from his nurses. The DAISY award was established to
say thank you to nurses across the nation by honoring the
work they do at the bedside, funding research, and honoring nursing faculty.
Ten nurses from Stewart Memorial Community
Hospital in Lake City and McCrary Rost Clinics were
nominated for the award and the award went to Windy
Goodwin, RN, and Amy Schumacher, RN. Goodwin has
worked in Homecare/Hospice since 2012. She was nominated by a patients family member for many reasons, stating, In mid 2012 we all decided it was time to put Mom
on hospice care. Windy treated my mom just like it was
her own. She treated the whole family with such great respect, it was so comforting knowing that there are such
great people out there in the world still. A nurse at McCrary Rost Clinic since 2010, Schumacher was nominated
by a co-worker who had observed, I have witnessed her
so many times comforting patients that are dealing with
the death of a loved one, young or old! She always knows
what to say at the right time and she knows when not to
say anything. Recently, I heard her have a 15-20 minute
conversation with a patient who lost her young son who
had major health problems his entire life. Amy was comforting the mother with the kindest, most understanding
words. And when Amy said, I know, the mother knew
- Amy did know. Other nominees include Quality/Infection Prevention nurse Kiana Lamphier, RN, transition
coaches Brooke Minnehan, RN and Zacharina Winker,
RN, inpatient nurses Kathy Holm, RN, Renee Bronzynski, RN, Jenni Macke, RN, and Carmen Ludwig, LPN and
clinic nurse/business office Joann Wiederin, RN.
Cindy Carstens is the Vice President of Nursing
and Ancillary Services at SMCH and says nurses, like
the ones nominated at SMCH, are surprised when they
receive the DAISY Award. Most nurses do not believe
McCrary Rost Clinic nurse Amy Schumacher, RN, and

SMCH Homecare/Hospice nurse Windy Goodwin, RN of
Gowrie, were presented the Daisy Award at a banquet celebrating exemplary nursing.
they are doing anything special and they are just doing
their job. Thats why at every DAISY Award presentation, we ask each nurse to pause for a minute and realize
how very special they are and how they make the world
a better place by just doing their jobs, noted Carstens.
Today, a nurses job may entail saving a patients life, applying training and skill to a complex medical procedure,
or offering comfort to a patient or family member to make
them feel better. Every day, nurses are making a positive
difference in a patients and familys life. Nurses make the
world a better place and they are special because they are
a nurse, added Carstens.
Nurses are nominated by patients, families, colleagues, physicians, or other staff. The criteria focuses on
the compassionate care and memorable moments nurses
provide their patients as well as great clinical skill. As of
April 2015 over 1,900 healthcare organizations worldwide honor their nurses with The DAISY Award.
Learn more about Stewart Memorial Community
Hospital at www.stewartmemorial.org or learn more about
the DAISY award at www.daisyfoundation.org

The U.S. Department of Labor awarded Iowa
Workforce Development more than $5.2 million dollars
to provide long-term unemployed workers with opportunities to transition to high demand jobs in healthcare,
manufacturing, and other fields.

To achieve this goal, Iowa Workforce Development will strengthen regional partnerships with business
stakeholders including major healthcare and manufacturing employers, professional associations, key state agencies, institutes of higher education.

In order to compete in todays workforce, strategies need to be innovative and meet the workers where
they are, said Beth Townsend, Iowa Workforce Development Director. This grant provides us with the opportunity to expand the available services to those affected
by long-term unemployment.

Iowa Central is pleased to partner with Iowa
Workforce Development on this National Emergency
Grant and looks forward to helping the region, its employers and most importantly its workers respond to the
impact of the avian flu and other long-term unemployed
Iowans, said Dr. Dan Kinney, President of Iowa Central
Community College.

The grant funds will connect workers who lost
a job through no fault of their own and individuals struggling with long-term unemployment to a broad range of
services, including on-the-job training; pre-apprenticeships and Registered Apprenticeships. Additionally, job
search assistance; and career-planning and job coaching
will be available.

The grant initiative also complements the goals
to build a more integrated and comprehensive workforce
development system envisioned by the federal Workforce
Innovation and Opportunity Act in 2014.
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Down Memory Lane
June 24, 2015
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Not only would I like to go home again, I would
-like to go back to the beginning before. I am talking about
sthe area that became Grant Township with the settlement,
-later incorporated as a town, Boxholm, Iowa. We know
-it was one of the last areas in Iowa to be settled by foreigners. It was a part of the Louisiana Territory and like
-all of our country, had once been the territory of Indian
etribes. According to some research, in 1847, before the
-Civil War, the first settler in the township was a person
-named M. White (not Swedish?) from Indiana who took
da claim in what became section 15. That appears to be the
area of what became the little town of Boxholm. In that
asame year a Solomon Tomlinson (now theres a Scandiynavian name) came from Ohio and staked his claim in
-what would be section 10, slightly north of Whites, if I
ehave read a map correctly. Eventually in 1875, well after
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1:30 p.m. G 2-JVR Soft GAME - Clarion-Goldfield
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4:30 p.m. B JV-Var Base GAME - GTRA @
Southeast Valley
5:30 p.m. G Only Varsity Soft GAME - GTRA @
Southeast Valley
Thursday, June 25
4:30 p.m. G JV-Var Soft GAME - Storm Lake St.
Marys @ Southeast Valley
Friday, June 26
10:00 a.m. JH SB & BB vs. SCC @ Lytton
4:30 p.m. B JV-Var Base GAME - South Central
Calhoun @ Southeast Valley
4:30 p.m. G JV-Var Soft GAME - South Central
Calhoun @ Southeast Valley
Saturday, June 27
B V Base OGDEN BASEBA - B V Base
9:00 a.m. G V Soft SOUTH HAMILT - G V Soft
Monday, June 29
10:00 a.m. JH SB & BB vs. PAC @ Pocahontas
5:30 p.m. B JV-Var Base GAME - Southeast Valley
@ Pocahontas Area
5:30 p.m. G JV-Var Soft GAME - Southeast Valley @
Pocahontas Area
Tuesday, June 30
10:00 a.m. JH SB & BB vs. Manson NWW @
Manson
Wednesday, July 1
10:00 p.m. JH SB & BB vs. WBM @ Home
4:30 p.m. G JV-Var Soft GAME - Manson NW
Webster @ Southeast Valley
5:30 p.m. Varsity Only Base GAME - Manson NW
Webster @ Southeast Valley
*Schedule is pulled from the SV website for your convenience*
www.southeastvalley.org
***Schedules are subject to change at anytime***
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Birthdays
Ediith Geisler, Valerie Castle
Steve Carlson, Brenda Gleason
Tashina Kopecky, Katie Martin
Meriam Castle, Camryn Lane
Jenny Taylor, Jackie Wiepert
Shawn Hanson, Micaela Reutzel
Louise Clearwater, Jeff Donahe
Scott Kopecky, Barbara Peterson
Abby Skoglund
Marta Decker, Kendall Kail
Derek Seil
Renee Wilson
Rylie Donahe
the Civil War when immigrants began to populate the

area, it is said there still was only an Indian trail to the
area. Those immigrants, primarily Swedish I imagine,
were willing to take the wild area and clear the grasses
and drain peat ponds, finding some of the richest growing soil in the country. The area, being designated as
prairie, had little elevation. I try to imagine, when the
Whites and Tomlinsons came, how the area looked,
nothing for miles except those high grasses and peat
ponds and sparse shallow creeks, though they may have
held enough water to provide some moisture and perhaps enough for the animals. I would like to imagine in
that basically flat land what that little knoll, that central
part that was to be the business district, looked like. I
can understand why the highest area (nothing to brag
about) would have been chosen as a central area for the
settlement. Those families must have been true pioneers,
bringing what would have been hoped to be ample supplies to maintain life for themselves and any animals
for some time. With only Indian trails and no bridges it
would have been quite a trek to re-supply all their needs.

I would like to hover over the area during the
ensuing years, as if it were a time-lapsed movie and
watch as more people discovered the area and realized
its potential. Eventually there would have been, as in
all such pioneering, crude buildings, for homes, animal
shelters and places of business. There were few trees
in the area and how many were of the size to have been
felled and made into building materials, logs or boards?
Did the first people build sod houses? Somehow I can
imagine that. Had the Indians already moved on westward? There were probably no large animals around to
hunt nor large streams in which to find edible fish. Was
it just a crossroads for them?

As time passed the area grew and more and
more Swedish immigrants came and staked their claims.
Where else could they have ever found such a gold
mine in rich farmland for around $2.00-$3.00 an acre?
Look at the prices now! Those in the area who are owners of land originally claimed/homesteaded by an ancestor, have you ever said thanks to that ancestor for settling
there?

Well, there is no time-lapse movie so we can all
use our imaginations until the camera came into wider
use and photos preserved. We can come to Boxholm today and see some structures, though not the originals, are
ones there before our time. The sad thing is after imagining the growth of the area and town from the Whites and
Tomlinsons until into the more current ages there has
been an almost drastic reversal. Many of the buildings I
knew are no longer. Some are there but looking sad and
unused. The hotel is gone though it had been apartments
and a barbershop and then ----. The Old Opry House
which I never knew as such but had several uses from
a place for the town band to practice, a feed store and a

furniture making venture is gone. Happily the old bank
sits proudly on its corner thanks to Dave Peterson and his
museum. Johnsons store the building is still standing
but it is a restaurant/tavern now and the upstairs, once
apartments, is a deteriorating (so I heard) storage space.
It is an old building. Lundvalls store has been long gone
and with it some of my nostalgia, and the new post
office is in its place. Every so often there is the threat of
its closing too. Westeens is no longer a place for a public
restaurant. The Community building is still open at times
and has had many uses over the years. Linds hardware
store, Adams barber shop/jewelers, Jacks meat market,
long gone and now the insurance agency is too. The
furniture store long gone as well as the little grocery
with its many owners. The old telephone office with its
switchboard and party lines and an operator to keep it all
connected have been out of the picture many years now.
Very few cars are parked on Main street at any time.
There are no garages or filling stations. The Champlin station site was replaced by a modern bank building
quite some time ago. Truly Main Street looks ghostly
even in the daytime. The Lutheran Church and the Methodist Church buildings stand stately in their places but
one wonders how long when we hear of almost constant
loss of membership by people leaving the area and old
timers having gone to their heavenly reward. The elevator continues business and rises proudly over the town.
With the closing and removal of the railroad a long time
ago it wouldnt have been a surprise to see its demise too.
Thank goodness for semis and truckers.

Within the past year the last bastion that
seemingly held the community together, the school,
was closed. It is said that all things, even towns come
to an end or make a drastic change. I fear there may be
no further population growth or significant building in
Boxholm. My now town, Des Moines, has not come to
an end but it has had and will have drastic changes over
the years. It is a highly populated many varied businesses
area with an effort to keep or rebuild the downtown
business district, so there is always hope. But the small
towns??? Do we have to think of preparing their eulogies?

Yep, Id like to see that time-lapse movie of that
little spot in Boone County, Iowa but I would like for it
to have stopped about forty years or so ago. Nonetheless,
I and anyone who was ever a resident of the area or town
have our memories and will not forget.
June 24, 2015
THE GOWRIE NEWS
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Senior Series. . .
Lavon Lombard enjoys cooking;

worked at Grandview Health Care Center
Babysitting in Somers...
By: Nicole Presley

Lavon Lombard has spent most of her life taking
care of children.

Growing up Lavon helped take care of her siblings and worked in the garden while her mother was at
work. After graduating from the eighth grade she took
took care of her 10 children.

Lavon was raised in Eagle Grove, Iowa on a
farm where her father worked and went to a one-room
country school house.

During the winter Lavon remembers combining
recesses to go sledding by the school house. A typical day
at home consisted of canning, housework, and babysitting her siblings.

I had to do a lot of house work. Washing clothes
and all that good stuff, said Lavon. I wasnt very old. I
took care of the kids when mom was working, gardening,
canning and I did a lot of babysitting.

After graduating from the eighth grade in
1946 Livon had a job at a nursing home in Eagle Grove
where she helped take care of patients and cleaned.

My folks didnt have the money to go to high
school so I just started working. Dad said you gotta
work, said Lavon.

Later Lavons father took her to Somers, Iowa
to look for more work. Lavon found a baby sitting job
and also did house work for three other homes during the
summer.

While babysitting Lavon met her husband, Jim
Lombard, at the local grocery store.

I was out walking and happened to see him in
the grocery store and about walked into the light pole
looking at him, said Lavon.

November 3, 1948 Lavon married Jim. A year
later in 1949 they had their first child and continued to
have 10 children total.

Jim was usually gone at work, so Lavon stayed
home and took care of the children.

It was kind of hard at times because he (Jim)B
was always gone, said Lavon.

From 1972-1997 Lavon worked at the
Grandview Health Care Center in Dayton doing house-a
keeping, helping patients, kitchen work and laundry.
Now Lavon lives in the Grandview apartments with heri
husband. She reads, goes to coffee with her friends and
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walks.

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because I was in the hospital several times last year, saidb
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my Cadillac.

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Linda McFarland, Sharon McDermott, Fred Lombard, Jeanette Schwering, Lavon Lombard and Jim Lombard.
June 24, 2015
THE GOWRIE NEWS
Our group overlooking Fiji from Rosie's House (Rosie's Travels, our travel agency)
Part 3 of 3...
Bula! Welcome to Fiji
By Renae Lane

Fiji is the perfect little place to get away for rest
and relaxation and certainly lots of fun! They live by

Fiji Time which means no time, no schedules, easygoing and laidback.

We left Sydney, Australia and arrived 4 hours
later in Nadi, Viti Levu, Fiji, one of the main islands.
We were met and greeted by Jo from Rosie Travels with
beautiful leis. He took us to our home for the next four
days, the Sofitel Hotel, which was over-looking the South
Pacific Ocean and absolutely gorgeous!
T
he next day, Jo took the ladies and Luther,
our newly found travel buddy, into town for a morning
of shopping with the local people. He knew where to
find the bargains such as native dresses, jewelry and all
kinds of precious souvenirs! We all bought sarongs to
wear over our shorts so we could visit their Hindu temple
which was the largest in the Southern Hemisphere. Jo
took us to lunch at a local caf, carried our packages and
spoiled us royally!

Day 23 of our trip was one of the best ever
and the highlight of our trip to Fiji! We boarded an old
schooner boat to Savala Island, a small private island
where you could walk around in 10 minutes. We sailed
a leisurely for one and a half hours while the crew played
guitars and we enjoyed the sun and refreshments! We all
joined in for the sing along, dancing and some even got to
steer the boat! On the way, we saw the island where Tom
Hanks made The Castaway Movie with his friend Wilson

the volleyball. Once we got there, we could snorkel, fish,
swim, eat, have massages or soak in the sun.

We had a kava ceremony, their national drink,
Fiji Continued on page 11...
Happy 85th Birthday

These adorable village children were so excited to have
their picture taken and even more excited when they saw
themselves on my camera!

Ray Norine of Gowrie will celebrate his 85th
birthday On July 5th Cards may be sent to him at P.O.
Box 72 Gowrie, Iowa 50543.

His family includes Gregg and Martha Norine of
Gowrie. Ronald and Bernita Norine of Fort Dodge;Shelly
and Keese VanZelderen of Scranton; Brian and Karen
Norine of Rockwell City; and Lori and Rick Peterson of
Cottonwood Arizona.

He has 12 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren Rays wife Phyllis passed away in October 2007.
Ray was born July, 5th 1930.
June 24, 2015
THE GOWRIE NEWS
Local American Legion Sponsors

4th of July Celebration

The Gowrie Independence Day Celebration is
one of the longest running patriotic events in the State
of Iowa and at the centerpiece of this pride is American
Legion Peterson Post #431. The Legion along with the
support of many local businesses and organizations help
make the whole celebration a great success! The Legion
kicks off the celebration in the City Park on Thursday
evening, July 2nd. The Pork Loin Dinner starts at 5:30
pm at the City Park Shelter House. It is followed by Bingo. Its also a great opportunity to get your raffle tickets!

McDermott Family Midway has been traveling
to the Gowrie Independence Day celebration for many
years. Residents look for the traveling carnival to arrive
in town to prepare for the celebration. The carnival will be
open Thursday and Friday evenings and all day on Saturday, July 4th. Advance tickets are available for purchase
at many local businesses including Bruntlett Elevator,
The Drill Barbershop, Design Electronics, The Gowrie
News, Heartland Bank and Security Savings Bank.

Activities start bright and early on July 4th as
the American Legion Auxiliary host the food stand at the
City Park Shelter House from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. Craft
Fair vendors interested in having a spot in the city park
can contact Neal Fish. Vendors arrive before the parade
and are open from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

The Parade at 10:00 am is second to none and
high in patriotic spirit. The Legion provides the announcers stand on the south side of the City Park and leads the
parade with the flags of our nation and state. The six
floats that carry over 270 flags throughout the parade is
an unforgettable patriotic experience. This entry includes
flags each labeled with the name of a deceased veteran
buried at the Gowrie Township Cemetery or a past member of Peterson Post 431.

At 8:00 pm on July 4th Legion members draw
the names for cash winners for the annual raffle. Funds
raised by the Legion go back into the Gowrie community
as well as sponsoring numerous events during the Independence Day celebration.

Legion members have a big part in the Fireworks display at dusk as they have the year round task
of taking care of the local pop can collection site. Community members are very supportive of this fundraiser.
Funds from the can collection pay for 100% of the fireworks purchase, insurance, and licensing. It makes for
a long day but volunteers create an unforgettable home
town celebration. Check out the full list of celebration
events online at www.gowrie.org.
Gowrie area students

on ICCC Deans List

Iowa Central Community College released its

Deans List. To get on the list students much achieve a
3.5 - 3.99 GPA and be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours.
Named to theDeans list are:

Gowrie - Tori N. Hamilton;

Callender - Antonio J. Castillo, Jr.;

Farnhamville - Shawna J. Bachman; Misty D.
Middleton;

Moorland - Alexander G. Wendland;

Somers - Cody L. Houser;

Dayton - Elizabeth A. Anderlik; Cody K.
Breitsprecher;

Lehigh - Ryan R. Fawcett; Rory J. Grandfield;

Otho - Carl C. Bechtel; Sarah M. Nelson;
Marcy M. Weinzetl;

Lohrville - Timothy T. Hoefling; Stephanie A.
Hood; Kellsie J. Knapp;

Lake City - Adam J. Ewoldt; Danielle M.
Macke.
Day at the Zoo...

Continued from front page...

The All Aboard Kids Club is open to all savers
age of 12 and under. Parties and trips are hosted by Security Savings Bank during the year to reward our younger
customers for their saving accomplishments.
Your Local Church Directory
FARNHAMVILLE
CALLENDER
GOWRIE
GOWRIE
HOLY TRINITY
LUTHERAN CHURCH
Robert Zellmer, Pastor

9:30 am Sunday Worship
8:30 Sunday School
OUR SAVIOURS
LUTHERAN CHURCH
Pastor: Jon Rollefson
UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH
Annette Ruhs Kruse,
Pastor
ZION LUTHERAN
CHURCH
James G. Davis, Pastor
Mondays:
Ladies Bible Study
9:30am
Armor of God Class
7:00pm
2nd & 4th Tuesday:
Community Meal 11:30am
FIRST UNITED
CHURCH
Pastor
James H. Chesnutt
Wednesdays:
Lunch Bunch 4:30-6:00 PM
Youth Mission Team 5:15
Kids Bell Choir 6:00-6:15
MOORLAND
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OF CHRIST

10:15 am Fellowship
10:30 Sunday School
11:00 am Adult Forum
Thurs., June 25
9:00 AM Dorcas/Lydia
Circle, Fireside Room
2:00 PM Mary/Martha
Circle, Fireside Room

7:00 PM Choir Practice
Sun., June 28
9:15 AM Worship
10:15 AM Fellowship
Coffee; Blood Pressure
Check

6:00 PM C.A.T.S.
Mon., June 29
7:00 PM Bible Study
with Don Doolittle,
Fireside Room
Wed., July 1
4:00 PM Greater
Fort Dodge Growth
Alliance Ribbon
Cutting at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church
LANYON
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EVANGELICAL
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Marc Murchison, Pastor
Sunday Morning Mass:

10 a.m.
ROELYN
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CHURCH
9:30 am - Worship
10:30 am Coffee Fellowship
11 am - Sunday School
~~
Wednesdays:
6 pm - ACTION = A lot
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www.lanyoncovenant.org
9:00 a.m. Sunday School

10:15 a.m. Sunday Worship
Wednesday, June 24th
6:00 PM Churchwide
Prayerwalk
Friday, June 26th
1:00 PM Quilters
Sunday, June 28th
9:30 AM Worship
5:00 PM Youth Group
Tuesday, June 30th
1:00 PM Quilters
Wednesday, July 1st
2:30 PM BINGO at Care
Center
6:30 PM Church Meeting
Friday, July 3rd
1:00 PM Quilters
Saturday, July 4th
11:30 AM Gowrie UMC
Annual 4th of July
Chicken Dinner
HARCOURT
UNITED
EVANGELICAL
COVENANT CHURCH
Craig Vote, Pastor
9:30 am Sunday School

10:30 Sunday Worship
Thurs., June 25
7:30 p.m. Rain site for
Gowrie Arts Council
Concert
Sun., June 28
9:30 a.m. Worship
10:30 a.m. Cheryls Appreciation Coffee
6:00 p.m. VBS Volunteer Meeting
Tues., June 30
10:00 a.m. GCC Taped
Service
7:00 p.m. Church Council Meeting
Wed., July 1
7:00 p.m. Church Chixs
SOMERS
UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH
Pastor James H. Chesnutt

Thursdays: 1:30 p.m.
Afternoon Bible Study
at Church

~
Mondays: 9:30 am
Women's Bible Study.
~
Saturdays: 7 pm Men's
Bible Study.
Tuesdays: 7:00 p.m.

Evening Bible Study at
Dan & Colleen
Goodwins
UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH
Karen Young, Pastor

FAITH LUTHERAN
CHURCH
Rod Meyer, Pastor
~~
Worship 10:30 am
Fellowship 9:30 am
Sunday School 9:30 am
HARCOURT
Zills - Allen, Jefferson

Diane Zills of Jefferson is the daughter of the
late Wayne and Mary Carr of Webster City. Diane is engaged to Shane Allen of Jefferson, formally of Gowrie.
Shane is the son of Rob and Joleen Allen of Churdan.

Diane graduated from Buena Vista College with
a BA degree in Human Services. She is employed with
Boys Town as a In-Home Family Consultant.

Shane graduated from Iowa Central Community
College with a degree in Criminal Justice. Shane is employed with the Greene County Sherriff's department as a
deputy Sheriff.

The couple will be married August, 1st 2015.
2015 Webster County

Fair events announced

The 2015 Webster County Fair 4-H activities

start with judging of the Family & Consumer Sciences,
Expressive Arts, Photography, Mechanics and Engineering and Ag & Natural Resources exhibits on Tuesday,
July 7.

After judging is completed State Fair selections
will be made. All exhibits in the 4-H Auditorium will be
on display for the duration of the fair. The 4-H Auditorium will be closed Sunday morning, July 12 until noon
and closed again at 5:00 p.m. Sunday for the evening program.

Wednesday evening will feature the 4-H Style
Show, Webster County Fair Little Miss Contest and the
selection of the 2015 Fair 4-H King and Queen. King and
Queen candidates are active in their 4-H clubs and must
be active in 4-H. They are judged on personality and
leadership.

Communication entries will be judged as follows: Educational Presentations and Extemporaneous
Speaking were judged before the fair on Saturday, June
27. Working Exhibits on Saturday, July 11, and Share
the Fun on Sunday, July 12. The public is invited to
watch any of these events.

Livestock exhibits will enter on Wednesday
through Thursday. Judging will begin Wednesday morning with the dog show and conclude on Sunday afternoon
with the pets and horse games classes.

The evening program on Sunday, July 12 will
feature the Parade of Champions at 6:30 p.m. followed
by the installation of the 2015-2016 Webster County 4-H
Council.

The livestock market auction will take place on
Saturday, July 11 beginning at 7 p.m. in the east auditorium. All are invited to bid on their favorite 4-H member
or FFA members premium.

Come to the Webster County fair and take the
opportunity to observe the judging activities as well as
the many exhibits entered by the 4-Hers.
Our Saviours, Callender,

opening food pantry
Our Saviours Lutheran Church in Callender is
opening a food pantry for families in the Southeast Valley School District that need assistance.
Hours of operation will be the fourth Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the church located
at 504 James St.
For additional information, contact the church office
at 515-548-3423.
June 24, 2015
THE GOWRIE NEWS
Gowrie Golf Course...


Mens Club: July 26th

4 Gal Best shot: August 3rd

Everyone is welcome at the golf course. If you
are not a member, greens fees and rental carts are available! If you are interesting in planning an event whether
it be a private party or a golf event, please do not hesitate
to contact the club house. They would love to make your
Southeast Valley History

Club earns 4th place
in Washington D.C.

The Southeast Valley History Club attained a
top five placing at the National History Day contest in
Washington D.C. on Thursday, June 18.

The History Club was among 102 other clubs
competing in the event.

There will be a feature about the Southeast Valley History Club in the next edition of the Dayton Review
and Gowrie News.
event a success.

In addition to the events planned for the season,
Mulligans is open. Clubhouse hours are from 10 a.m. to
10 p.m. Kitchen hours are from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5
p.m. to 8 p.m. daily. A full menu is available. Looking
forward to seeing you soon.
Your Local
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Blank Park Zoo to visit

Callender Heritage Library

As a part of the Every Hero Has a Story summer reading program, the Blank Park Zoo will visit the
Callender Heritage Library on Thursday, June 25 at 3
p.m.

The theme of the visit will be Animal Heroes,
where children can learn how animals are important to
the world we live in, from fertilizing our soil and pollinating our flowers to protecting our crops from pests and being cuddly companions. Children attending can also meet
the Blank Park animals.

For more information, one can contact robin@
lvcta.com or call the Callender Heritage Library at 5483803.
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LEGAL PUBLICATION

The Webster County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a
public hearing on Monday, June 29, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. on the second floor
of the county courthouse, Fort Dodge, Iowa. The purpose of the public
hearing is to review the 2 acre rule.
Sheilah Lizer
Zoning Administrator
PROBATE
James L. Kramer, ISBA #AT0004348
THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT
WEBSTER COUNTY
IN THE MATTER
Probate No. ESPR308049
OF THE ESTATE OF

NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF
JON D. ANDERSON,
APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR,
Deceased.
AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Jon D. Anderson, Deceased, who
died on or about May 24, 2015:

You are hereby notified that on the 8th day of June, 2015, the last will
and testament of Jon D. Anderson, deceased, bearing date of the 25th day
of November, 2013, was admitted to probate in the above named court and
that Rita L. Mundt was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set
aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the
later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this
notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of
the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably
ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are
requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors
having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above
named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance,
and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second
publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this
notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever
barred.
Dated this 9th day of June, 2015.

Rita L. Mundt

Rita L. Mundt, Executor of the estate

1010 Lynd Street

Gowrie, IA 50543
James L. Kramer
Attorney for executor
Johnson, Kramer, Mulholland, Cochrane, Driscoll & Cochrane, P.L.C.
1004 Market Street; P.O. Box 10
Gowrie, IA 50543
Date of second publication
24th day of June, 2015
Probate Code Section 304
PROBATE
James L. Kramer, ISBA #AT0004348
THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT
WEBSTER COUNTY
IN THE MATTER
Probate No. ESPR308052
OF THE ESTATE OF
DORIS M. STEWART,
NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF
Deceased.
APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR,

AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Doris M. Stewart, Deceased, who
died on or about January 27, 2015:

You are hereby notified that on the June 10, 2015 the last will and
testament of Doris M. Stewart, deceased, bearing date of the 24th day of
April, 2012, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that
Craig L. Stewart was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set
aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the
later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this
notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of
the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably
ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are
requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors
having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above
named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance,
and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second
publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this
notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever
barred.
Dated this June 11, 2015.

Craig L. Stewart

Craig L. Stewart, Executor of estate

2121 Xavier Avenue

Duncombe, IA 50532
James L. Kramer
Attorney for executor
Johnson, Kramer, Mulholland, Cochrane, Driscoll & Cochrane, P.L.C.
1004 Market Street; P.O. Box 10
Gowrie, IA 50543
Date of second publication
24th day of June, 2015
Probate Code Section 304
CITY OF GOWRIE
Regular Gowrie City Council Meeting
Held June 15, 2015

Regular Gowrie City Council meeting was held June 15, 2015 at 6:45
at the Gowrie Civic/Community Center with Mayor Dave Stokesbary in
the chair and the following Council members answering roll call: Redman,
Harrison, and Willardson.

Redman moved the minutes of the previous meeting be approved,
second by Harrison. Motion carried-all ayes.

Harrison moved the agenda be approved with no additions or
deletions, second by Willardson. Motion carried-all ayes.

Dave Hoover gave parks report. Band shell is damaged on the pillars
and needs repaired, not with filler. Memorial tree was found snapped off
by vandalism. Two diggers were removed out of City Park and will cost
$1000.00 each to replace. Dirt from firemen will be spread. Jim Blair
Sanitation will provide roll off will only cost city to dump. Need volunteers
to paint.

Bruce McCormack gave police report.

Dave talked about library roof leaking. Entry way needs tuck-pointing
done. Pool has new leak, believes it is plumbing issue, not in the floor.

Gayle gave Golf Board report from meeting held on June 8, 2015.
Decking is replaced, basement cleaned, along with several agenda items.
Redman moved appointment of Danielle Clancy as City Clerk, second by
Harrison. Motion carried-all ayes.

Dave Mills from American Legion Post 431 reminded the council that
the legion donated money to build the fire station located at 1108 Main and
that they have an agreement dated back from 8-14-72 that the Legion will
have a permanent home within that building.

Motion by Harrison to adopt Resolution 2105-01, A RESOLUTION TO
ESTABLISH A PETTY CASH FUND, second by Redman. Carried on roll
call vote of all ayes.

Harrison moved to approve Resolution 2015-02, A RESOLUTION
TO CLOSE BANK ACCOUNTS, TRANSFER MONEY BETWEEN BANK
THE GOWRIE NEWS
Southeast Valley...
Continued from page 3...

One huge benefit has been for the kids, and their
opportunities to have a group of teachers who are focused
just on them and their needs, said Dan Fox, the principal
of the Southeast Valley Middle School. We have four core
teachers, who are at each grade level, and they only teach
those grades.

Fox also concluded his first year with Southeast
Valley, coming over to Burnside from Saydel (Des Moines)
last year.

We have our own space and our own facilities,
Fox said. This spring, we watched 75 plus kids go out to
an eight lane, all-weather track and its completely to themselves. Were maximizing the space that we have, Fox said.
Were still tweaking things and looking at how we can better use the space that we have.

Much like the high school students, the Southeast
Valley middle school students inherited immaculate facilities. According to Fox, the fine arts received a boost with
the existing stage and amenities associated with high school
events.

Its not limited to just sports, Fox said. If we
want to have assemblies or have a guest speaker come in, its
no big deal. Band and vocal have a stage. For our vocal department, to have a stage where high school plays happened
previously, and with all of the sound and lighting, our middle
school gets to use and they dont have to share with anybody.
When they need to prep for a concert, its not really that difficult for us to set up the stage.

As with anything smooth in transition, there were
challenges that both the middle school and the high school
have had to address. For middle school, the issue was converting a former high school to the needs of middle school
students.

Anytime where you shift a building that was in
one year, organized for one age group, and you change that
age group, theres a little adjustment period there, Fox said.
The benefit of having a high school becoming a middle
school were the facilities. The flip side of that is there are
some things not designed for an elementary-middle school
concept.

According to Fox, there were a total of 30 classrooms in Burnside that had to emptied and changed. Fox said
that the custodians and other staff members did an amazing
job in their work last summer to make life easier for the students in their first day of classes. Even though the middle
school is continuing to determine how to further enhance
their space, Fox commended the teachers and staff for their
flexibility in the transformation.

It wasnt so much the number of kids or staff that
were an issue, it was just some of those structural pieces that
were things that we had to address right away, Fox said.
The staff was really good about being flexible.

For Henrich and the high school, transportation
was the main obstacle.
ACCOUNTS AND COMBINE BANK ACCOUNTS AND FUNDS, second by
Willardson. Motion carried with roll call vote of all ayes.

Redman moved to adopt Resolution 2015-03, A RESOLUTION TO
MAKE NECESSARY CHANGES TO THE BANK SIGNATURE CARDS,
second by Harrison. Motion carried with roll call vote of all ayes. Elissa
Mobley will be removed from all accounts.

Harrison moved to purchase Receipts Management Module, second
by Redman. Motion carried on a roll call vote of all ayes.

Redman moved to approve Tobacco Permits, second by Harrison.
Motion carried-all ayes.

Redman moved to approve getting a three year audit bid (2 audits
and 1 exam), second by Harrison. Motion carried-all ayes.

Redman moved to send letter to the county asking for a waiver on
back taxes and all cost pertaining to 1107 Beek Street property suggested
by Mark Campbell, second by Willardson. Motion carried-all ayes.

Willardson moved to approve reimbursing the Gowrie Development
Commission for the D.O.T.s yearly sign permit fee of $45, second by
Harrison. Motion carried-all ayes.

Redman moved approve Wade Warehimes flooring bid for Club
House of $559, second by Harrison. Motion carried on roll call vote of all
ayes.

Redman moved to approve green fees ($5.00 green fees, $5.00
cart rental, couples will be $5 each person) for all leagues, mens stag, or
couples night, second by Harrison. Motion carried-all ayes.

Redman moved to approve rental rates: City parkkitchen and
bathrooms to be $50.00 to rent with a $25.00 deposit, Brockett park
bathrooms to be $25.00 with a $25.00 deposit, Laurel parkno bathrooms,
Community/Civic Centerroom only $50.00 plus $25 deposit, room and
kitchen $75.00 with a $25.00 deposit, Mulligansto be determined by
the golf board, no fee on any park shelters, but can be reserved, second
by Willardson. Motion carried-all ayes. (Deposits will be refunded if the
premise is returned to its original condition and inspected by a City
representative.)

Redman discussed the Lease Terms on Club House in detail. The
golf board set it for $100/month and a $1000 deposit. Terms are negotiable.
Harrison moved up to $300.00 advertising expense, second by Willardson.
Carried all ayes on roll call vote.

Wage Adjustments were tabled until next meeting and will be noted
as Salary Reviews.

Willardson moved to approve payment of bills, with the deletion of
duplicate payment, second by Redman. Motion carried-all ayes.
Adjourning of the meeting at 8:17 p.m. moved by Willardson, second by
Redman. Motion carried-all ayes.
ACCO
POOL CHEMICALS
1,647.85
ARAMARK
SUPPLIES
379.48
BLACK HILLS ENERGY
UTILITY BILL
312.85
CASEY'S
FUEL-POLICE AND CITY
496.12
CINTAS
RED CROSS SUPPLIES
132.41
GOWRIE SERVICE
FUEL
117.49
GOWRIE MUNICIPAL UTILITIE
VERIZON RENT & UTILITIES 11,432.99
GOWRIE NEWS
PUBLICATIONS
213.77
JAMBOREE
MISC. SUPPLIES
1,802.79
MENARDS
MISC.-GOLF & CITY
365.85
MIDLAND POWER, SECURITY LIGHT/GOWRIE SIGNS
87.41
NAPA AUTO PARTS, STREET VEHICLE & OPER SUPPLIES
56.44
STAR ENERGY
STREETS FUEL
173.35
WEBSTER CALHOUN
TELEPHONE SERVICES
618.69
EFTPS
FED/FICA TAX
4,232.83
IPERS
IPERS PROTECT
894.05
STATE W/H
STATE TAX
276.00
CHUCK ANGSTROM, REIMBURSEMENT FOR SHOP TOOLS 101.42
LEAF
COPIER-LEASE
59.71
BAKER & TAYLOR
BOOKS
184.15
SHELLY NELSON
PROGRAM EXPENSE
137.85
POSTMASTER
POSTAGE-LIBRARY
90.50
CARRIE DALLEY
FOOD
3.99
BLUE RIBBON PELHAMS
SOFTENER SALT-SUPPLIES 18.00
ANDERSON ERICKSON DAIRY FOOD
138.05
SALES TAX, SALES TAX-GOLF COURSE & CLUB
1,018.00
AMERICAN BOTTLING CO
POOL-POP
206.40

The big obstacle has been transportation, but
we have two great transportation directors, Henrich said.
Weve made commitments made to parents about how long
kids would be on the bus and when they would be picked up
and worked through that.

Henrich also spoke about the challenge of creating
a brand new community based from the previous two school
districts.

Other things were the culture and climate in
bringing expectations from both districts together, Henrich
said. Weve had numerous kids who had never been in this
building and they didnt know the processes and policies,
and that was part of the learning process.

Altogether, Fox and Henrich stressed that it was all
about the students. According to both principals, the students
have come together to forge a positive atmosphere in both
buildings.

For the kids, they have shared that it was a good
experience, Fox said. Having a few more friends and a few
more kids in their grade has allowed them to find that social
niche. Its been good for the kids.
C

I cant say enough about the kids, Henrich said. J
They made it work. I really do think that we combined the
best of both districts and made some really strong programs.

Come Aug. 26, it will be year two of the Southeast
Valley whole grade sharing agreement. There will be new
challenges, of course, but according to Henrich, the future is
bright.

The brand of Southeast Valley is continue to grow
in all activities, whether its sports or fine arts, Henrich said
of the future. I see us becoming more and more involved in
the communities through projects. These communities give
a lot to the school, we need to give back and show that were
giving back.
Vicky's Dance and Tumbling...

and Tumbling Party with Limbo Rock, sand castle craft,
surf games and snacks. Suggested attire is a tank top and
shorts or dance attire with tennis shoes.

Both camps will run from 9 a.m. to noon. The
youth camp tuitions are $55 per camp.

On July 27-30, Vickys will hold a Summer
Musical Theater Dance Intensive, which is a four day
comprehensive training program. From 10 a.m. to noon,
the program is designed for dancers with goals to develop, increase and strengthen technique, self-confidence
and artistry. Tuition is $55.

After the Summer Musical Theater on the same
dates, there is a Hip-Hop Dance camp that runs from
noon to 12:30 p.m. Tuition is $25 for the camp.

For more information on registering for these
camps, one can call Vickys at 515-352-5476 or 515570-3198. One can also email vickysdanceandtumbling@gmail.com or visit Vickys at 1013 Market Street
in Gowrie.
DESIGN ELECTRONICS
KEYS
4.50
HARCOURT EQUIPMENT
MOWER PURCHASE
6,539.58
M&M SALES CO
COPIER
23.75
BRUCE MCCORMACK, VIVITAR 50 IN 1 CARD READER/WR
27.21
NORTH CENTRAL CORRECTION LABOR-NCCF
36.00
MIKE SWEITER, POOL MANAGER CONTRACT
500.00
ENGQUIST LUMBER
POOL
49.33
FARMERS COOPERATIVE
SPRING AGRONOMY
1,589.27
FORT DODGE ASPHALT CO., ROUT & RUBBER FOR STREETS5,500.00
DECKER SPORTING GOODS
SWIM WEAR
525.00
RAEANN CHADA
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT 16.77
FELD FIRE
HOOD INSPECTION
150.00
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
SUBSCRIPTION
10.00
ADVANCED SYSTEMS-CONTRACT, LEASE-COPIER
99.81
SIMPLE AND DELICIOUS
SUBSCRIPTION
19.98
US FOODS
FOOD
1,414.97
GAIL MCLOUD
POSTAGE REIMBURSEMENT 14.36
GOWRIE DEVELOPMENT, SIGN PERMIT-ANNUAL FEE
30.00
MTI DISTRIBUTING CO
MISC.-PAINT
128.68
SPEED'S AUTO SUPPLY
GOLF CART LEASE
916.66
MINDY SWIETER, RED CROSS REIMBURSEMENTS
574.57
BANKERS TRUST
SEWER GO BOND
156,307.50
ZIMCO SUPPLY CO., GROUNDS MAINTENANCE-COURSE 1,070.50
NORTHERN LIGHTS
FOOD & OPER SUPPLIES 1,951.08
FORT DODGE DISTRIBUTING
CLUB - BEER EXPENSE
292.60
HUMES DISTRIBUTING
BEER-CLUB
519.50
MACKE MOTORS
OIL CHANGE
32.25
CONGREGATE MEALS, PAYMENT TO OTHER AGENCY
62.50
DON'S PEST CONTROL
PEST CONTROL
137.80
MERCHANT BANK
CREDIT CARD FEES
114.38
JORDAN LANE, REIMBURSEMENT-RED CROSS
312.50
ELISSA MOBLEY, REIMBURSE FOR SUPPLIES/LIBRARY
431.98
COCA-COLA
POP EXPENSE
303.36
TAYLOR, TAMMY
CLEAN CIVIC CENTER/MAY 250.00
FARM & TOWN INSURANCE
CONG MEALS INSURANCE 628.00
OFFICE ELEMENTS
OFFICE SUPPLIES
115.94
DIGITY, RADIO ADVERTIZING-GOLF
1,570.00
ROBERT PROCTOR
REFUND FOR PARK RENT 50.00
KENNY STREIT, MEMBERSHIP REFUND-OVERPAYMENT
214.00
KATHLEEN JOHNSON, LANDSCAPE EXP-CLUB HOUSE
460.45
ANNA HANSON
RED CROSS CERTIFICATION185.00
CARTER STECK
RED CROSS CERTIFICATION
80.00
ALICIA MORROW
LOGAN BOERNER
ERICA NORDIN
KEATON JONDLE
KARISSA HIESTERMAN
HANNAH VAUGHN
DAVID CARLON, REIMBURSE ROCK AT GOLF COURSE
84.16
DAVE TJEPKES, REIMBURSE FOR CURB INSTALL
1,085.00
BLANK PARK ZOO
PROGRAM
138.60
FAMILY CIRCLE
MAGAZINE
12.98
PENWORTHY COMPANY
BOOKS
51.41
REDBOOK
SUBSCRIPTION
8.00
YES! MAGAZINE
SUBSCRIPTION
10.00
ELISSA MOBLEY
POSTAGE
31.01
CASEY'S STORE #2302, PERMIT REFUND FOR OLD CASEY'S 37.50
CLOUSER PLUMBING TECH
POOL PIPING REPAIRS
328.65
DEAN SUMMERS
PATCH LIBRARY ROOF
500.00
PAYROLL CHECKS
TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS16,530.53
CLAIMS TOTAL
228,131.06
GENERAL FUND
31,125.46
GOLF COURSE FUND
23,848.77
ROAD USE TAX FUND
11,898.23
CONGREGATE MEALS FUND
4,951.10
DEBT SERVICE FUND
156,307.50
RECEIPTS FOR MAY TOTALED
$156,247.95.
________________
______________________________________
Danielle Clancy, City Clerk
David Stokesbary, Mayor
June 24, 2015
THE GOWRIE NEWS
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Gowrie, Dayton area

eligible seniors; may apply
for food vouchers

Income eligible seniors 60 years of age and older who live in the 29 county area serviced by Elderbridge
can apply for the vouchers at the Elderbridge offices in
Fort Dodge and also at Senior meal sites and Senior Centers in the following communities: Gowrie, Jefferson,
Lake City, Manson, Rockwell City, Sac City, Scranton,
Stratford, Wall Lake and Webster City.

If accepted, single seniors can get up to 10
vouchers worth $3 each, couples can receive up to 20
vouchers for a $60 total value. Income guidelines are
$21,775 or less for single seniors and $29,471 or less for
senior couples.

Local fruit, vegetable and flower mart...Left to right, Kristen Fields, Luther Tai (in background) Cheryl Decker,
Cheryl Rasmussen, Charlene Anderson, Judy Wyrick-Eaton, Jo (our guide), Susan True, Renee Miller and Charlotte
Johnson.
Fiji...
which numbs the tongue! Many of us choose to go snorkeling where we saw blue star fish, huge clams, zebra
fish, and even Nemo! This was an experience that I will
never forget as I had my own guide and he took me to the
main channel for well over an hour. We fed the fish with
bread crumbs and then he would dive down and bring up
all kinds of sea creatures for me to see and touch.

Nestled in the Garden of the Sleeping Giant, we
visited a vast collection of orchids with more than 2,000
varieties, shaded by huge mahogany trees. This was once
the private collection of the late American actor, Raymond Burr. Also went to a fruit, vegetable and flower
market where the locals brought and sold their products,
including roots of tapioca.

We went to an original Fiji village named Narewa where the chief still lives in the middle and rules his
people. Culture shock set in when stories of the past were
told to us. It was very common for the chief to have 8-10
wives. Wife #1 was for love and it was a great honor,
but there were a few disadvantages. If the chief died first,
wife #1 was buried alive or clubbed to death. Wife #1
was safe if their first born was a boy, but if they had a girl,
the chief kept her and good-bye to wife #1! The chief
was a cannibal and each shell on his roof symbolized one
eaten person.

Methodist missionaries came in 1835 and
changed their ways. We visited the Methodist church
in the village square next to the chiefs hut and saw the
chiefs special corner where he would sit. The children
were absolutely adorable and wanted their picture taken.

Fiji is in the heart of the South Pacific with 333
islands, but only 110 are permanently occupied. It is 4
hours from Australia, 10 hours from Los Angeles and 5
hours south of Hawaii. Needless to say, its out in the
middle of nowhere! The population is 940,000 people
with 57% Fijian, 38% Indian and 5% mixed. In 1879,
Indians were brought in as slaves to work in the rice
fields. They were given a five year contract with the option to return, but most of them stayed.

They export tapioca root to China for ethanol,
Fijians are vegetarians Monday through Friday, they

have 23 letters in the alphabet (no HXZ) and no two consonants are together. They are one of the first ones to
celebrate New Years Eve (they are so close to the International Dateline) and the average wage is $2.70 - $3.00
an hour.

We flew home from Fiji, to Los Angeles, Phoenix and finally DSM! It was a great trip and we made so
many new friends!
Vinaka! (Thank You)

Fiji Sofitel Resort and Spa ...Our Home on the beach of
the South Pacific in Fiji.
Wesley, Gowrie, graduates Army

Basic Training; 2012 PV graduate

State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgeralds
Frees Tysen, 117 N 12th St..............2015233092

G And H Distributing Inc, 3014 5th Ave South....
.........................................................2015043819
Garnica Carlos, 116 N 14 St.............2015218376
Gillespie Kolton, 701 Wridge Rd......2015228982
Gleason Mary A, 510 N 9th St..........2015138528
Gonzales F Edward Md, Iowa Ent & Sinus
Surgery Ctr.......................................2015079215
Green Kathleen, Po Box 962............2015134573
Grisham Tonya, 602 C St..................2015080831
Hale Floyd, 1606 Ave O....................2015079086
Hale Mary H, 1606 Ave O.................2015078441
Hereid Skye, 208 N 26th St..............2015027907
Hoffbauer Molly, 223 Ave E..............2015070862
Jensen Colin K, Po Box 877.............2015021515
Johnson Tony C, 1802 Scenic Dr.....2015021563
Kelly Aubrey D, 2015 3rd Ave N.......2015107345
Kennedy K, 1419 7th Ave.................2015171414
King Cody W, 1035 16th Ave No.......2015113045
L T Co Incorporate, 509 3rd Ave S...2015028510
Larson Ronald A, 1406 8th Ave S....2015068973
Lizer Tyler, 335 8th Ave N.................2015006484
Mahlke Fredric W, 413 S 13th St.....2015171422
Mccarville Diane, 1979 220th St.....2015028839
Mcconnell Scott, 1940 20025 St......2015196146
Medina Derik, 1550 L St..................2015031699
Michelfelder Deborah, Po Box 3032.2015120448
Miller Dawn A, 1395 N 14th St.........2015107349
Miller Hope Mariah, 1395 N 14th St.2015107347
Miller Jacob A, 1395 N 14th St........2015107348
Miller Michael Robert, 1395 N 14th St................
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Oconnor Evelyn M, 515 1/2 S 18th..2015147007
Oconnor Theodore, 515 1/2 S 18th..2015147007
Olson Kristine Noel, 1625 11th Ave N..................
.........................................................2015170666
Olson Rosetta M, 333 Ave M W........2015024116
Passow Pamela J, 3102 N 15th St Lot 65............
.........................................................2015237735
Paxson Larry A, 411 N 3rd St...........2015187100

The Southeast Valley school district is currently looking for two more host families for foreign
exchange students going to Southeast Valley this upcoming school year.

They come with their own spending money and
health insurance. Families willing to provide housing is
kindly asked to provide room and board, as well as three
meals a day.

Learn about their culture, teach them about ours
and enjoy the new memories and relationships that will
last a lifetime.

If you are interested in hosting a foreign exchange student, please contact Nicole Schmieder at 515570-5617 or visit www.efexchangeyear.org.
Prairie Valley School Board...
Army Pfc. Austin A. Wesley has graduated from

basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.

During the nine weeks of training, the soldier
studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practiced in basic combat skills.

Those combat skills are military weapons,
chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed
combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy,
military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and
field training exercises.

Wesley is the son of Gary Wesley of Moorland,
Iowa, and Dawn Wesley
of Fort Dodge, Iowa.

He graduated in
2012 from Prairie Valley High School, Gowrie,
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Rottinghaus Kevin, 2758 Dakota Ave..................
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Mickelson Vicki D, 3279 230th St....2015022289
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Alspach George W, Apt 202 2805 6th Ave N........
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Bickford Diane, Po Box 427.............2015069778
Bickford William, Po Box 427..........2015069778
Chhim Andrew S, 1683 13th Ave N..2015107325
Chhim Paul C, 1683 13th Ave N.......2015107326
Chiba Ikumi, 1 Triton Ci...................2015227903
Cox Marie L, 2120 7th Ave N............2015138519
Crimmins Clifford E, 3102 N 15th St...................
2015085796
Dickerson Lona F, 1021 Central St..2015099245
Dickerson Ralph, 1021 Central St...2015099245
Dobson Dee, 1112 2 Ave North Apt 3..................
.........................................................2015027192
Dunn Hugh, 206 East 4th St.............2015119785
Edwards Linda S, 306 S 6th St........2015023997
Elliott Raymond E, Rr 2....................2015171537
Fletcher Julia, 1638 7th Ave N.........2015107330
Fletcher Linda, 728 Cr Ave...............2015039619
Two more host families needed

for foreign exchange students
Perry Marjory, Ste 308 Friendship Haven W S

Canyon Rd........................................2015059579
Peters Merrell M, Po Box 1722........2015022665
Peterson John, 1528 5th Ave S........2015167647
Pullen Victor K, 2762 17th Ave N.....2015187753
Reader Blake M, 122 Ave B.............2015080432
Reid Mlissa, 106 N 101 Apt 104.......2015018837
Robertson Victor, 2059 Highland Park Ave.........
.........................................................2015169257
Rogers Alisha A, 115 N 12th St........2015035341
Rykhus Ben, 223 Ave E....................2015070862
Saunders Katherine,........................2015109905
Schilling Emily S, 1683 13th Ave N.2015107352
Schilling Sharon S, 1683 13th Ave N 1683 13th
Ave N................................................2015107326
Staley Don, 827 N 6th St..................2015109944
Staley Vivian, 827 N 6th St..............2015109944
Steinhoff Edward H, 712 Kenyon Rd 206............
.........................................................2015187357
Steinhoff Edward H, C O Jill Arthur 223 Ave E....
.........................................................2015086162
Sullivant Bryan, 1730 Jonathan Dr.2015042989
Tague Michael, 1302 8th Ave N Apt 1..................
.........................................................2015171099
Ward John Thomas, 1210 9th Ave N...................
.........................................................2015194800
Watters Jared, 2703 19th Ave N......2015148078
Wehde Bradley A, 22801 Old Hwy 169................
.........................................................2015008040
Wehde Valerie L, 22801 Old Hwy 169..................
.........................................................2015008040
Welch Margaret V, 2400 6th Ave N..2015024183
White Irish Llc, 3031 10th Ave S......2015030733
Otho
Campbell Crissann, 2497 Nelson Ave.................
.........................................................2015167641
Campbell Mark, 2497 Nelson Ave...2015167641
Hoerchler Eileen M, Po Box 171......2015193486
Mcmahon Ella, 608 Hayes St...........2015078283
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near future, along with a potential joint meeting with the
Southeast Webster-Grand school board. The location
that Irwin brought up would be at Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge. Irwin also discussed with
the school board an update to the five year plan.

Principal Jim Duncan stated that the summer
reading program, held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, received positive feedback from students and parents.

Henrich reported that summer school finished
on Tuesday, June 16. The original ending date was
scheduled for the last day of June. With the new lighting
fixtures at the softball field in Harcourt, games are now
pushed back to 5:30 start times. Further baseball field
improvements will be held until the fall.
Gowrie City Council...
ing down to $5, and cart rental fees, which also dropped
down to $5. The decking has been replaced and the clubhouse basement was cleaned.

Gayle Redman reported that the mens league
donated $2,500, Engquist Lumber of Harcourt donated
supplies and volunteers put the decking together.

The city council discussed the two bids submitted for flooring in the basement. The Warehime bid,
presented to the council at $559, was approved by the
council.

Redman also reported that the course had a
$26,000 profit, while the Clubhouse saw a $12,000 loss.
However, the Clubhouse had a $1,200 profit in May.

The profit for the golf course and clubhoouse
does not represent the fiscal year, but the calendar year
so far.
Sidewalk improvements by request:

ADA standards to sidewalks was presented to
the city council by Richard Johnson. The city council
measured the cost effectiveness of the situation and assessed that sidewalk improvements could be done by request. With the request, the property owner would then
be billed via taxes.
Park rentals set:

Rental rates were established, as the city reduced the rent to access the city parks bathroom and
kitchen to $50 with a $25 deposit. Access to Brockett
Parks bathroom is the same.

The Community and Civic Centers price is $50
for the room, $75 for the room and kitchen. The rental
rate for the Clubhouse is set for $50.
American Legion to acquire old firehouse:

Once the fire department moves into their new
digs next door, the old firehouse will be the home of
the Peterson Post of the American Legion. The American Legion had contributed to the firehouse in the past,
before Mayor Stokesbary agreed that the old building
would be theirs.
Pool repairs needed:

The city council found that there is new, bigger
leak under the cement. Stokesbary said that the leak was
a found out from the water usage. The council agreed
that leak detection is the way to go, until the pool can be
properly repaired in the offseason.
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Stewart Memorial
Community Hospital
Boxholm Farnhamville Dayton

Gowrie Harcourt Lehigh
Ph. 544-3281
Member F.D.I.C.
McCrary-Rost Clinic
1106 Beek Street,

PO Box 475
Gowrie, IA 50543
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Adam Swisher, D.O. and
www.wccta.net
515.352.3891
www.stewartmemorial.org
Ph. 352-3151
1800 Main Gowrie, IA 50543
Bruntlett
Elevator
Your Full
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Gowrie
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Farm & Town
Insurance
Mon-Fri 7:30-5
Sat 8-Noon
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Harcourt, Iowa
Gowrie
352-3898
www.engquistlumber.com
1108 Market Street,

Gowrie, IA 50543
Ph. 515.352.3325
Fx. 515.352.3309
email: gnews@wccta.net
NAPA
Stewart Memorial
Community Hospital
Community
Pharmacy
serving the communities of
Auto Parts
Gowrie, Lake View,

Rockwell City,
and Lake City
Gowrie
Ph. 515-352-3103
Gowrie Ph. 352-3876
Palmer & Swank
Towne
Veterinary
Clinic
Funeral Homes
Gowrie &
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Gowrie
Ph. 352-3044
Bruntlett Elevator, Inc.
Ph. 352-3121
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515-968-4131
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Ph. 515-352-3181
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Bruntlett Elevator in Gowrie has been in business since 1886.

Shawn Anderson owns and manages the firm.
The business carries a full line of Purina brand livestock and
pet foods as well as animal health products. They also sell
Channel Brand seed corn and soybeans. Bruntlett Elevator is
a state-licensed grain warehouse with a storage capacity of
approximately 1,000,000 bushels. Bruntlett Elevator is one of the
last few private grain elevators in the state. They grind, mix, and
deliver livestock and horse feed to the farm.
At Bruntlett Elevator, quality service is a priority. As well as
quality products and a staff of high caliber employees, they strive
to serve the customer in an honest, personal, and professional
manner.
Bruntlett Elevator will continue to serve the agricultural community to its fullest and continuing their goals of helping to facilitate customers into a new way of raising and marketing livestock
in their ever-changing industry.
We know that our customers make our business, Shawn
Anderson says, and we will serve them to our best capabilities.
If we cant earn their business, we dont deserve their business.
Swanson
Florists
in business 80 years
Gowrie
Ph. 352-3355
1119 Market Street,
Gowrie, Iowa 50543
515-352-3711
Hours:
Mon. - Sat. 7:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Sun. 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Thank you to JoAnn Anderson for the photos!
Buying Together and Selling for Less!
Visit our webpage at

www.jamboreefood.com
1108 Market Street,

Gowrie, IA 50543
Ph. 515.352.3325
Fx. 515.352.3309
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Front Row: Gregg Norine, Gary Vought, Shawn

Anderson, Dale Schmadake; Back Row: Elaine Fevold,
Larry Kelley, Curt Cooper.
1526 320th Street

Gowrie, IA 50543
Toll Free: 877-351-CORN
(2676)
Business: 515-352-2612
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Harcourt
Equipment
Gowrie, Iowa
352-9960
Open for lunch and dinner
Ph. 354-5331
Ph. 352-3333
Stewart Memorial
Community Hospital
McCrary-Rost
Clinic
Rochelle Guess - F.N.P. - C
Adam Swisher, D.O. and
Gowrie, Iowa
Ph. 1-800-262-2630
Used Farm Equip.

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Gowrie
PH. 352-5204
1108 Market Street,

Gowrie, IA 50543
Ph. 515.352.3325
Fx. 515.352.3309

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GOWRIE, WEBSTER COUNTY, IOWA

VOL. 125 NO. 25

Gowrie golf course improvements,

pair and maintenance projects.

Gowrie City Council Continued on page 11...

Danielle Clancy, left, is sworn in as City Clerk by

Fun Day at the Zoo

ride went by quickly with movies, a fast food stop and

Visit www.daytongowrienews.com for your local news...

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Jaguars baseball team continues to win

one RBI and three stolen bases.

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Prairie Valley School Board hires three;

Library summer reading program kicks off...

June 24, 2015

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Lady Jags winning streak snapped; wins

Vickys Dance and Tumbling

Southeast Valley: One Year Later. . .

SV Principals weigh pros, cons of new

unbelievable musical that was really well attended.

Vicky's Dance/Tumbling Continued on page 10...

1108 Market Street, P.O. Box 473

Southeast Valley Continued on page 10...

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DAISY Award Presented

Iowa Workforce, Iowa Central receive $5.2 million grant

McCrary Rost Clinic nurse Amy Schumacher, RN, and

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can continue without interruption.

Potential hazards of natural gas:

To make sure you follow the law

Down Memory Lane

June 24, 2015

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From an Indian trail to???

the Civil War when immigrants began to populate the

a place for the town band to practice, a feed store and a

June 24, 2015

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1911 1st Ave N.

Custom decorated wedding cakes

The Place For

Lavon Lombard enjoys cooking;

June 24, 2015

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Bula! Welcome to Fiji

and relaxation and certainly lots of fun! They live by

Hanks made The Castaway Movie with his friend Wilson

Happy 85th Birthday

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Local American Legion Sponsors

Gowrie area students

Iowa Central Community College released its

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