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Vol. 10 No. 37

January 11, 2017

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Local News

Oakland Raiders' Donald Penn Receives Third Annual Craig Long Award

Tackle Donald Penn was named the recipient of the Oakland Raiders Craig Long Award. Chosen by a select group of local media and facilitated by the Oakland Raiders’ media relations department, the Craig Long Award is presented annually to the player who best exemplifies professionalism and collaboration with the media at large. Penn, who was named to his second career Pro Bowl last week, has started every game at left tackle for the Raiders since coming to Oakland as a free agent in 2014. He anchors an offensive

line that has surrendered a league-low 16 sacks and ranks sixth in the NFL in total offense with 383.5 yards per game this season. Penn has started 157 consecutive games in 10 seasons with Oakland and Tampa Bay, marking the second longest streak among active NFL offensive linemen. Long, who passed away in 2007 at age 36, was a valuable member of the Oakland Raiders’ public relations staff from 1997-2004. An Iowa native, Long fulfilled his childhood dream of working in the front office for his favorite team. Craig was a 1988 graduate of L-M and also graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1993. He was the son of Daryl & Dorothy Long of Laurens.

Craig Long Award Winners2016 – T, Donald Penn2015 – S, Charles Woodson2014 – DL, Antonio Smith

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Local News & Advertising

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“Pocahontas County Iowa History” is Now Digitized and at Your Local Library!“Pocahontas County Iowa History” is now digitized and on Pocahontas County libraries’ newspaper archive sites. This project is a collaboration between the Pocahontas County Historical Society, whose members and friends compiled the book in 1981, and Pocahontas County libraries. Last fall when local librarians discussed future county-wide projects, the possibility of making this book accessible and searchable online came up. Laurens librarian Glenda Mulder contacted the Advantage Company, which the four County libraries with newspaper databases use, for an estimate. “When the quote came back quite reasonable, I knew we would be able to proceed” Mulder said. With the blessing of the rest of the County librarians, she contacted Marcia Leu, President of the Pocahontas County Historical Society about the project. Marcia saw a future in the collaboration and put it on the agenda for the next meeting. Members unanimously approved, with one citing the opinion that since they were the originators of the book, they should foot the bill to make it usable for an entire new generation. Pocahontas Library had an extra copy of the book, so librarian Lola DeWall boxed it up and mailed it off to

Cedar Rapids. The Advantage Company then unbound the book, scanned and digitized the pages. Links to “Pocahontas County Iowa History,” as well as local newspapers back to the original issues can be found with these links:Fonda: http://newell.advantage-preservation.com/Laurens: http://laurens.advantage-preservation.com/Pocahontas: http://pocahontas.advantage-preservation.com/Rolfe: http://rolfe.advantage-preservation.com/ No password is needed, simply enter your search term or name, then press “Go.” When the results are displayed, you can read them all or narrow down your selections by the original source or by date. Stop by or call your library if you have any questions.

Friday night, January 13th, special will be new york strip steak dinner or you

may order off the menu!The club will be

open on Friday for lunch from 11a.m-1 p.m. Limited lunchmenu and to go

ordering available. (712) 841-2287

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Obituaries & Announcements

Service Held Recently for Joy RoseneJoy Rosene, age 57 of Rock Rapids, IA passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at Sanford Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD Joy Rosene was born April 26, 1959 in Spencer, IA to Roger and Gloria (Chapman) Bell. She was raised in Laurens and graduated from Laurens-Marathon High School in 1977. On September 9, 1978, she was united in marriage to Shane Rosene. The young couple made their home in Storm Lake. Two children were born to this union and Joy spent the first years of their lives as a homemaker for her family. In 1993 Joy and Shane moved to George, IA where they owned a grocery store for several years. In recent years, Joy worked as a representative for Signature Homestyles. She really enjoyed spending time with her “Signature Sisters.” Joy enjoyed quilting, especially going quilt shop hoping to find

all the perfect fabrics. Joy also enjoyed genealogy, spending a lot of time researching her

family history. This research helped her reconnect with many family members she hadn’t seen since childhood. Joy loved spending time with all of her cousins at the family reunions every year. She especially loved

spending time with her children and grandchildren. Joy was called home to her Lord, at the age of 57. She will be greatly missed. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Shane Rosene of Rock Rapids, IA; daughter, Kayla Gerloff and her husband BJ and their children, Ellisyn, Quincy and Finley of George, IA; Alissa Harms and her special friend, Stan Wissink and their children Oliver and Adeline Harms and Chloe and Maddox Wissink of Rock Rapids, IA; mother, Gloria Bell of Laurens, IA; brother, Rodney (Garthlene) Bell of Laurens, IA and many beloved nieces, nephews, aunts, and cousins. Joy was proceeded in death by her father, Roger Bell; and

grandparents, Ralph and Laura Bell and Golda and James Chapman. The funeral service was held on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at the United Methodist Church in Laurens, IA with Rev. Ed Frank officiating. Burial followed at Poland Township Cemetery in Marathon, IA.

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Did you learn to swim at the Laurens

Swimming Pool? Please donate now so future generations can have the same privilege!

Everyone....Let’s Create a SPLASH together by:

-Using our New Online Donation page: https://www.youcaring.com/residents-of-

laurens-501476

-Sending a Tax Deductible Donation to:

Laurens Pool Project, c/o City of Laurens,

272 North 3rd Street, Laurens, IA 50554

-Dropping it off at City Hall

Like us on Facebook: Laurens Pool Project

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Advertising & Announcements

Marathon Community CenterAppreciation Luncheon

Sunday, January 22, 2017Serving ~ 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Soups, Desserts & DrinksHope to See You There!

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The Pool Committee thanks the donors who have created a

FUND TOTAL:

$216,182.35 Pool Committee members left to right: Kayla Graff, Ann Beneke, Kelly Tate, Glenda Mulder, Lyle Wallin, Kelly Gordon, and Thaine Hopkins. Also included is Dave Burbach of Burbach Aquatics. Committee members not pictured include: Chad Cleveland, Hilary Reed, Don Aschenbrenner, John Jamison, and Troy Oehlertz Advisors are: Julian Johnsen, Rod Johnson, and Julie Potter

SEND TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS TO: Laurens Pool Project c/o City of Laurens 272 North 3rd Street Laurens, IA 50554

Adams, Charlotte Hawley, John & Di Pedersen, Miles & Shirley In Memory Of Anderson, Lee & Cindy Hawley, LJ & Jeanette Peterson, Phyllis Benz, Ed Anderson, Loren & Lisa Hertz, Don & Grace (Hertz Acres/Gradon Farms) Plantz, Randy & Kris Bieri, Elsie Bailey, Kyler Hertz, Greg & Deb Plautz, Charles & Ronda Bringleson, Helen Baker, Doug & Becky Hertz, Michael Pocahontas Mutual Insurance Brodale, Jeanie Behrens, Ethan & family Hinn, John, Kathleen, & family Pohlman, John and Marilyn Brunham, Millie Bell, Rodney & Garthlene Hodgdon, David Pomeroy, Dan & Alice Culbertson, Lois Beneke, Ann Hodges, Christopher & Dianne Pomeroy, Michael DeYoung, Dick Beneke, Donald & Helen Jamison, John & Dawn Positech George, Ruthe Boughey, Ken & Pat Johnson, Rod & Anita Post, Scott & Carissa Gethmann, Joan Braesch, Rebecca Jolliffe, Tjeran & Donna Reese, Amanda Handorf, Eleanor Brazel, Trinity Kirsch, Jeff & Marcia Ritz, June Fergeson Hartley, Warren Brodersen, Deryll & Joyce Koenig, Frank Rohrbaugh, Lorri Hersom, Vivian Brown, Carl & Lois Korrect, Jeanette Rosene, Shane & Joy Hodges, Dr. John Brynes, Elane Korrect, Jerry Ryon, Dale & Barb Johnson, Carol Bush, Hascal & Mary Korrect, Steven & Mary Sameulson, Dr. & Mrs. AW Kendall, Beula Class of 1964 Larson, Dennis & Jan Sernett, Joseph & Alice Madsen, Phyllis Cleveland, Chad & Brenda Laurens Bunco Babes Shadle, Steve & Colleen Mefferd, Barbara Convy, David & Jan Laurens Industrial Foundation Silver Dollar Saloon Murray, Dale Curran, Nichole Laurens State Bank Employees Solem, David & July Oleson, Dean Dallenbach, Robert & Connie Laurens Swim Team Sonksen, Larry & Karla Patrick, Brenda Day, Jon & Lori Lawman, Laura Spanier Farms, Inc. Reese, Kenny DeHaan, Brenda Lund, Richard & Carolyn Stewart, Marc & Leslie Richardson, Sharon Edmonds, J. Daniel & Barbara Madsen Farms Stover, Emily Rubel, Roy Elliot, Jill Madsen Vacs Sullivan, Ann Younggreen Schmidt, Marlene Evans, David & Jan Mather, Bill & Kristina Sundholm Foundation Siddall, Roger F Svuba Farms McDaniel, Gerald & Alice Sunner, Kim Sobotka, Joe Fansega, Kaydee McKiernan, Shirley Svuba, Mary Solem, Dusty & Marge Ferguson, Craig & Terry Meyer, Terry & Julie Tendal, Brad & Amanda Van Berkum, Kris Frantz, Dale & Pat Monsinger, Carole Heetland Tendal, Lars & Tami Wenell, Ron Fuchs, Janice Motkowski, Stephen & Nancy Turner, James & Paula George, Homer & Margaret Mulder, Lorin & Glenda Van Sickle, James & Kelly In Honor Of Glidden Grocery Murray, Pat & Jean Vial, Charlie & Peggy Lyle & Barb Wallin's 50th Anniversary Grace Lodge #519 My Laurens, Inc. Wallin, Lyle & Barbara Vince Triggs Greiner, Mary Crew Nelson, Dorothy Walstead, Anne Gustafson, Amy Newgard, Stacy & Michelle Wienhold, Jody Gustafson, Heidi Nicol, Verlae Wild Rose Casino

Gustafson, Jason Oehlertz, Troy & Susan Willeford, John & Tricia Gustafson, John Oleson, Darrel Woodley Insurance Gustafson, Randy & Carla Olson, Amanda Woodley, Richard & Kerrie Hamilton, Dennis & Lynn Olson, Brian Wright, Mary Ann Hanna, Marvin & Carol Oxenreider, Tammy Wurr, Bill & Julie Harms, Craig Oxenreider, Tom Hartley, Warren & Jan Pascuzzi, Carol Caskey

Announcements

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At the Library & Announcements

At the Library with Glenda MulderJanuary 11, 2017

Have you heard the good news about our Digital Archive? The Pocahontas Historical Society recently agreed to pay to have “Pocahontas County Iowa History” digitized and added to the County libraries’ collections! This is the book they compiled in 1981. I’m so excited about this because I feel this book has great stories in it that have been underused because the book wasn’t indexed. Dorothy Lamberti was in the library when I got the news that it was up on our site, so I searched “scythe.” There were quite a few results, but the two that interested me most were in this book. I followed the links and read personal stories of local residents using scythes on their farms in Pocahontas County. These stories may be incorporated into their “From Scythes to Silos” program. This book joins our centennial book “Laurens 100” and the Laurens Sun from 1884-2014 at http://laurens.advantage-preservation.com/ Or if it’s easier, just follow the link on our website. No password is needed! New fiction books recently include: The Sleepwalker by Chris Bohjalian, Below the Belt by Stuart Woods, Wyoming Brave by Diana Palmer, Lord of the Privateers by Stephanie Laurens, The Midnight

Bell by Jack Higgins, Expecting to Die by Lisa Jackson, Two Days Gone by Randall Silvis, The Mistress by

Danielle Steel and Tom Clancy: true faith and allegiance by Mark Grealey In nonfiction we’ve received Hidden Figures: The

American dream and the untold story of the black women who helped win the space race and Courage to Soar; a body in motion, a life in balance by Simone Biles . New DVDs include Storks, Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, The Secret Life of Pets and Jason Bourne. Our Book Club Choice for January is The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and their epic quest for gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics by Daniel James Brown. This book has been on my reading list and will finally get crossed off this month. Our catalog states that this book, “Traces the story of an American rowing team from the University of Washington that defeated elite rivals at Hitler's 1936 Berlin Olympics, sharing the experiences of their enigmatic coach, a visionary boat builder, and a homeless teen rower.“ I have heard such good reviews of this book from our local library patrons and am looking forward to reading it! We will meet Monday, January 23 to discuss this book.

UPCOMING EVENTS• Tell Me a Yarn every Monday from

5-7 p.m. • Card Making every 4th Tuesday

• Take it Tuesday - 1st Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

• Book Club everu 4th Monday at 7 p.m.

Thank You!A big thank you to my family, friends and neighbors for all the lovely cards, kind words, gifts and telephone calls for my birthday! The only bad part about being an old white haired woman is that I can always be identified by the “road ragers” as the one holding up the long line of traffic as I’m the only one driving the speed limit! Please bear with me as I would like to keep my license another year if possible!

Thanks Again!Joanne Crotty

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Announcements

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Remembering KimKimberly Mae Wilcox passed away in Frisco, Texas November 14, 2016. Kim was born February 28, 1967 to Bonita and Gary Wilcox in Fort Dodge, IA. She graduated from Laurens-Marathon High School in 1985. Kim spent many years as a beloved nanny for several different families. Kimberly's body was donated for research. There are no services planned at this time. Search facebook for Remembering Kimberly Mae Wilcox page that has been created by one of Kim's closest friends. Please add your thoughts and any memories you may have of Kimberly.

Laurens Women's Club to MeetThe Laurens Women’s Club will meet on Friday, January 13 at 1:30 p.m. at the Laurens Public Library. The program will be about “What Was the Best Christmas Gift or Card You Ever Received?” with everyone participating. Members of the serving committee will be Jan Grossnickle and Jeanette Korrect.

Thank You Many thanks to all of you who sent birthday wishes for my 80th. It was so much fun reading all of them. It certainly made my day so special. Thanks to my family who made it all possible.

Kay Eral

Thank You!The Festival of Trees Committee would like to thank the community for the donations to the Hat, Glove & Mitten Tree at Festival of Trees. We were able to bring 105 items to the Laurens-Marathon Community School to be given out to students as needed.

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Church

This Week at Laurens United Methodist ChurchWed., Jan. 11th: Confirmation Class @ 6 p.m.

Fri., Jan. 13th: Men’s Bible Study @ 7 a.m.

Sun., Jan. 15th: Adult Sunday School @ 9:00 a.m.Cherubs-High School @ 9:10 a.m.Fellowship Coffee @ 9:30 a.m.Worship @ 10:30 a.m. Choir practice @ 7 p.m.Youth Group (JH & HS) from 6-8 p.m. here at LUMC

Mon., Jan. 16th: Christian Ed./Sunday School teachers meeting @ 7 p.mYouth Group (JH & HS) movie night

This Week at Bethany LutheranSunday: January 15, 20179:00 AM ~ SS practice & Confirmation9:15 AM ~ Coffee Fellowship9:30 AM ~ Adult SS10:30 AM ~ 125th Anniversary Closing Service w/Sunday School Christmas ProgramUsher & Greeter: John & Dawn Jamison11:30 AM ~ Annual Congregational Meeting followed by Potluck6:00 PM ~ Youth Group (JH) at UMC

Monday: January 16, 20177:00 PM ~ Hand Bell Rehearsal

Tuesday: January 17, 201710:00 AM ~ Coffee Time

Wednesday: January 18, 20175:00 PM ~ Christian Education/Youth Mtg.6:00 PM ~ 125th Committee Mtg.7:00 PM ~ Council Mtg.

Worship, Love, Accept~Together in

Christ’s Name

Grace Lutheran Church Marathon, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Albert City & St John Lutheran Church Rural Albert City Pastor John MayerSaturdays 5 p.m. Worship Service @ Grace Lutheran Church - Marathon

Sundays 10:30 a.m. Worship @ Our Savior's Lutheran Church - Albert City

Sundays 9:00 a.m. @ St John Lutheran Church Rural - Albert City

This Week at First Christian ChurchPastor Rev. Rita Cordell

Wednesday, Jan. 11 1:00 p.m. - Willing Workers7:30 p.m. - Lydia Group

Friday, Jan. 13 7:00 - p.m. AA

Sunday, Jan. 15 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School9:30 a.m. - Elder’s Meeting 10:30 a.m. - Worship

Sacred Heart Catholic Church Laurens

Pastor ~ Fr. John J. Gerald Weekday Mass : Friday, 8:00 AM Weekend Mass: Sunday, 8:30 AM (July – October) Religious Education Classes: Wednesdays (September – May) Rosary Society – Meetings TBA Knights of Columbus – Second Tuesday of the Month Sacred Heart Parish Council - Fourth Tuesday of the Month Cluster Parishes St. Joseph Catholic Church, Sioux Rapids Weekday Mass: 8:00am (Monday & Wednesday)

Weekend Mass: Saturday, 5:00 PM (July – October) St. Louis Catholic Church, Royal

Weekend Mass: Sunday, 10:30 PM (July - October) Weekday Mass: 8:00am (Tuesday & Thursday)

Sacred Heart Church LaurensPastor ~ Father Francis Makwinja Weekday Mass : Friday - 8 AMWeekend Mass: Sunday - 10:30 AM (November-February)

Cluster ParishesSt. Joseph Catholic Church, Sioux RapidsWeekday Mass: (Monday &Wednesday) - 8 AM Weekend Mass: Sunday - 8:30 AM (November-February)

St. Louis Catholic Church, RoyalWeekday Mass: (Tuesday & Thursday) - 8 AMWeekend Mass: Saturday - 5 PM (November-February)

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Extension News

Winter Webinars Explore Supporting Food SecurityThe Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Master Gardener program will explore how Master Gardeners can support food security during its winter webcast series. The 2017 series will offer Master Gardeners six educational hours while taking a look at ways to measure volunteer efforts, how to utilize small garden spaces, learn about food safety in the garden and more. In 2016, Iowa Master Gardeners donated over 60,000 pounds of produce to local food banks. In 2017, Master Gardener volunteers will continue to build on these successes. The Master Gardener 2017 Winter Webcasts, called Growing Together, are scheduled to be shown at the ISU Extension and Outreach Pocahontas County office on January 25, February 22, and March 22. All three videos will be shown at Pocahontas County Extension and Outreach Office (305 North Main St.) Donation and Small-Space Gardens, the first of the three-part series, allows viewers to learn about results from seven ISU Research Farm Demonstration Gardens where Master Gardeners grew produce for donation. It will be shown on January 25, 2017 at 4:30pm. Cindy Haynes, associate professor and extension specialist in horticulture, will share production and donation data gathered through citizen science. Participants will also learn how to create an efficient small-space garden from Denny Schrock, coordinator of the Master Gardener program. The second webcast in the series will be shown on February 22, 2017 at 4:30pm. Impact Matters explores how to measure the impact of volunteer projects and how to build strong partnerships for effective community programs. Christine Hradek, coordinator of the Buy. Eat. Live Healthy. program with ISU Extension and Outreach, will present various ways to communicate the impact that Master Gardeners are having on communities as a result of their volunteer projects. Growing and Harvesting Vegetables is the third in the series and will be shown on March 22, 2017 at 4:30pm. Learn about growing and harvesting asparagus from Ajay Nair, assistant professor in horticulture and extension vegetable production specialist. Also, building on food safety practices for vegetable gardens will be discussed by Shannon Coleman, assistant professor in food science and human nutrition and a Human Sciences Extension and Outreach specialist. To register for any of the webinars, contact the ISU Extension and Outreach Pocahontas County office at 712-335-3103 or hfrerk@iastate.edu.

Women, Land, and Legacy Learning SessionJoin us for Pocahontas and Buena Vista Counties Women, Land, and Legacy Learning Session on January 17, 2017 at 10:00am. Peter Bixel from SciMax Solutions will present at the Pocahontas County Extension and Outreach Office (305 North Main St., Pocahontas). Please register by calling the Pocahontas County Extension and Outreach Office at 712-335-3103 or email hfrerk@iastate.edu.

Mid-Life and Beyond: Picture Your FutureWhen you picture your future, you may see hundreds of possibilities. If you start planning today, you can customize your picture and begin working toward financial security in retirement. How many more years do you plan to work? For people looking for a life plan that’s more than a sketch on the back of a napkin, the January 18, 2017 interactive workshop is for you! How can I begin to create a future retirement picture? This important question will be addressed in an Iowa State University Extension and Outreach workshop on Wednesday, January 18, 2017, 6-7:30pm at Pocahontas County Extension and Outreach, 305 N. Main St., Pocahontas. Mid-Life and Beyond: Picture Your Future is designed to help you create a plan for your future. The workshop provides information needed by those approaching retirement with resources to create a Picture for Your Future, Update Your Home for a Lifetime of Living, consider Retirement Transitions: Social Security, Medicare and connect with the Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP). The workshop outlines criteria to consider prior to retirement and planning for retirement income. “For most of us,” says Carol Ehlers, Human Sciences Specialist in family finance, “we’ve not taken the time to consider our goals, wishes, wants, and desires as the beginning point in planning for our later life. One important question is whether we’ll continue to live in the current home or community or seek out options that provide certain services.” A fee of $15 for the Mid-life and Beyond: Picture Your Future workshop will help to off-set direct expenses and to support the Human Sciences County Extension Program. Register by January 16, 2017 by contacting the Pocahontas County Extension and Outreach office, call 712-335-3103 or email hfrerk@iastate.edu to register!

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January 4th, 2017 The Laurens City Council met in regular session at the Municipal Building at 5:00 p.m. on January 4th, 2017. Mayor

Rod Johnson called the meeting to order. Present were Council members Pat Sullivan, Rich Newgard, Sid Enockson, Julie Potter, City Attorney Ann Beneke, City Manager Hilary Reed, City Clerk Joan Hoben, Public Works Director Julian Johnsen, and Police Chief Chris Toner.

Newgard motioned to approve the amended consent agenda consisting of the agenda, minutes from the December 19th meeting, and the list of claims. Sullivan seconded. All ayes. Motion carried.

CLAIMS 12-19-2016 ACCO CHEMICALS 1,639.20

ALLIANT ENERGY GAS BILLING 303.67

ARAMARK MOPS, RAGS, RUGS 385.93 BENEKE LAW OFFICE LEGAL EXPENSE 1,498.00 BOLTON & MENK PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 3,905.00 CHRIS TONER OFFICE SUPPLIES 101.91 CHUCK BUSKE BROADBAND ANTENNA 63.73 GENERAL TRAFFIC CONTROLS TRAFFIC SIGNAL EQUIP 146.68 GOEDERS CONSTRUCTION HETRICK PAY REQUEST #1 7,155.20 IRS FED/FICA TAX 4,951.09 KRIZ-DAVIS CO. NEW LIGHT POLE 1,329.79 LMPC NOV. PHONE FEE 389.12 LMU DEC UTILITIES 7,076.65 LONG LINES NEW PHONE SOFTWARE 3,500.80 METERING & TECHNOLOGY SOLUTION WATER METERS 2,404.20 OVERHEAD DOOR SALES & SVC DOOR SERVICE 310.35 PCC AMBULANCE BILLING SERVICE AMBULANCE BILLING 100.00 POC CO ECONOMIC DEV 1/2 ANNUAL DUES 6,000.00 POC COMMUNITY HOSPITAL TRAINING CLASS 51.00 POC COUNTY RECORDER HETRICK, MADSEN PROPERTY 104.00 PRIME BENEFIT SYSTEMS JAN SPLIT FUNDING 96.25 R WISE CONSTRUCTION MADSEN PAY REQUEST #1 9,040.00 SIMMERING-CORY INC HOUSING PROJECTS 4,792.50 STAPLES OFFICE SUPPLIES 303.62 TREASURER, STATE OF IOWA DEC SALES TAX 2,790.00 US BANK MISC EXPENSE 5.00 USPS POSTAGE UTILITIES 298.77 VERIZON WIRELESS CELL PHONE 96.89 WELLMARK 3RD PARTY DUES 110.00

TOTAL 58,949.35

PAYROLL 12/19/2016 001 GENERAL 3,933.14

210 ROAD USE TAX 1,404.58 600 WATER 2,163.71 610 SEWER 2,003.20 670 GARBAGE 2,163.49

TOTAL 11,668.12

PAYROLL 12/20/2016 001 GENERAL 1,074.97

PAID TOTAL 71,692.44

BY FUND 001 GENERAL

20,209.13

110 ROAD USE TAX 4,682.61

112 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 136.86 313 EAST VETERAN - WATER 112.50 316 WEST MAIN & BISSELL STREET 3,792.50 317 PRAIRIE PARK TRAIL 25.00 321 OWNERED OCCUPIED HOUSING 21,091.70 600 WATER 13,201.96 610 SEWER 4,696.05 670 GARBAGE 3,744.13

TOTAL BY FUND 71,692.44

City Council Minutes

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REVENUES BY FUND

GENERAL 43,738.13

POLICE/SPECIAL 4.00

ROAD USE TAX 11,632.33

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 9,945.85

EMERGENCY LEVY 651.79

LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX 7,642.45

TIF 10,026.41

POOL RESTRICTED 6,515.00

DEBT SERVICE 12,830.38

CAPITAL EQUIPMENT 1,276.86

PRAIRIE PARK TRAIL 3,000.00

WATER 37,548.45

SEWER 25,613.35

GARBAGE 20,637.07

STORM WATER 2,617.70

193,679.77

Potter moved to approving holding Pay Request #1 to Goeders Construction for the Hetrick project until further

reviewed. Enockson seconded. Ayes all. Motion carried. Potter moved to approve Pay Request #1 to R. Wise Construction for the Madsen project. Enockson seconded. Ayes

all. Motion carried. Sullivan moved to approve Resolution 01-17 - Annual Appointments with changes of Patrick Sullivan moving to the

Finance Department, Julie Potter to Water and Sewer, and Jean Swanson to Parks and Rec, Library, and Sanitation. Newgard seconded. Ayes: Sullivan, Newgard, Enockson, Potter. Absent – Swanson. Motion carried.

Potter moved to approve Resolution 02-17 – Mileage Rate from $.54 to $.535. Enockson seconded. Ayes: Potter, Enockson, Newgard, Sullivan. Absent – Swanson. Motion carried.

Newgard moved to approve Resolution 03-17 – Nuisance Abatement Charges on the property located at 217 S. 1st Street owned by Ingersoll Financial Midwest Land Trust. Sullivan seconded. Ayes: Potter, Enockson, Newgard, Sullivan. Absent – Swanson. Motion carried.

Newgard moved to approve Resolution 04-17 – acceptance of the 2016 audit. Potter seconded. Ayes: Sullivan, Newgard, Enockson, Potter. Absent – Swanson. Motion carried.

Enockson moved to approve a $12,000 payment to Pocahontas County Economic Development Commission in two $6,000 payments. Swanson seconded. All ayes. Motion carried.

Enockson motioned to approve the partnership between the city and Laurens Hometown Pride. Sullivan seconded. Potter abstained. All ayes. Motion carried.

Potter questioned previous recycling practices between the city and the school. Reed will investigate previous practices.

Reed mentioned the CRP Grassland at the Ed Benz purchased property. Potter moved to adjourn at 5:32 p.m. Enockson seconded. All ayes. Motion carried.

_____________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Rod Johnson, Mayor Hilary Reed, City Clerk/Manager

City Council Minutes