THE NEWS 10.6.2022

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Supervisors discuss construction updates

The Buchanan County Board of Supervisors met in regular session Sept. 26 with Don Shonka and Clayton Ohrt present and Gary Gissel attending by telephone. Ohrt presented information regarding recentTownship Trustee training and reported it was well attended. Ohrtgaveparkinglotconstructionupdates,specificallythe lockedwoodendooronthesouthsideoftheIT/GIS/E911/ EmergencyManagementarea.Currently,whencustomers areleavingthecourthouse,anemployeehastoescortthem totheareatounlockthedoorforthecustomertoexitthe building.Theboarddecideditwouldbemoreefficientto haveITDirectorJasonVandenburgunlockthedoorforthe durationoftheconstructionproject,toallowcustomersto exitthebuildingwithoutanemployeeescortingthem.

County Engineer Brian Keierleber presented informa tion for the purchase of rail cars for bridges.Aletting date of Oct. 24 at 9:15AM was set.

The board entered in to closed session per Iowa Code 21 5(1)(i) to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance or discharge is being considered when necessary to pre vent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and that individual requests a closed session.

The board approved the following:

-claims filed with the County Auditor for $339,776.10; -resignation of Jacob Schwarting as seasonal conser vation technician and rehiring him as full-time conser vation technician.

Independence Police Department shares scam alert

There are many reasons to love autumn but a favorite for many is the turning of the leaves, which is pictured at Backbone State Park. Although the Iowa DNR anticipates peak viewing will begin this weekend for northeast Iowa, they note that cottonwoods, hackberry, elm, basswood and walnut are turning yellow, while sugar maples account for much of the splashes of red. (Mary Beth Smith Photos)

BCHC no longer requiring masks

CDC community transmission level is below high

Since March 2020, Buchanan County Health Center (BCHC) has developed and implemented many precautionary policies and procedures to fight COVID-19 head on, all while keeping its most important assets; its patients and staff, safe and protected.

While this continues to remain a top priority, after receiving updated guidance from the CDC, BCHC announces that at this time, masks are no longer required at BCHC for patients, staff, and visitors who are not exhibiting COVID-like

The Independence Police Department has had an increase in reports of bank fraud. Most recently, bank customers have been receiving text messages or emails that appear to be from their personal banks. The mes sage will notify the customer that there is “suspicious activity” or “unauthorized access” to the account. The message will be followed by a bogus link. Scammers will play off the fear that your account has been breached, leading you to click the link. If you receive a text message or email like this and want to be certain, call your bank directly. If you notice any unusual activity on your bank account, check with your bank and notify local law enforcement if you have been victimized.

symptoms, or who have not had recent high-risk exposures to COVID-19. As always, masks will remain available at all entrances for those who need to wear a mask and for those who wish to wear them within facilities.

In the event that COVID-19 measurements change to HIGH, universal mask wearing will resume.

Safety guideline reminders:

• Those seeking healthcare for symptoms of COVID-19 should wear a mask to protect other

patients and healthcare workers.

• Thoroughly wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

• Practice physical distancing.

• Stay home when sick.

• Cover nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze.

• Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth.

• Disinfect surfaces and objects using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.

Garden club learns about landscaping around postal boxes and driveways

At the August meeting of the In dependence Garden Club, members answered Roll Call by responding to “What is around your mailbox?” Sur prisingly, many members answered “weeds”; however, a few decorated around their boxes with a variety of perennials and annual flowers. Adding a penny to a vase of flowers to increase flower freshness was one of the Tips and Tricks. A friendly de bate on the validity of that occurred, and the group concluded the idea could be tested with a bit of scientific methodology to discover whether this was a helpful hint or an old wives’ tale. Donna Harms suggested gardeners should leave tomato vines and other plants like coneflowers, sunflowers, and zinnias throughout the winter to provide beneficial insect habitat, while the flower heads and seeds feed hungry winter birds.

In the Conservation Report, Joel len Yeager shared that the migrating monarch butterflies often travel 3,000 miles. The International Union Con servation for Nature (IUCN) is in volved in data gathering and analysis, research, field projects, advocacy, and education. The migratory monarch butterfly has recently been added for

the IUCN Red List of Threat ened species.

Planting lateblooming flowers like milkweed, coneflower, black-eyed Susan, gold enrod, blazing star, and rough liatris benefit both smaller insects, as well as monarchs. These insects all use sweet nectars for energy for long journeys.

Joellen and Dawn Person gave the pro gram on landscaping along driveways. Joellen suggested choosing plants that allow for visibility of street traffic and to anticipate water needs. Too much or too little water from paved driveways may cause run-off or plant-thirsty con ditions. Consider planting specimens with strong root systems that won’t be washed away. Recommendations include annuals like geraniums, mari golds, and zinnias, and perennials like daylilies, hydrangeas, and shade-loving hostas. Be sure to consider how large plants will be by season end.

Dawn suggests gardeners select tough

perennials that won’t be affect ed by salt, dogs, foot-traffic, etc.

Low mainte nance plants that require little watering needs are ideal. Plant a mixed bed of flowers such as annuals to pro vide colorful and season-long displays and perennials for long-living and seasonal variety. By planting thickly, flowers can block out many weeds. Native species like sedum, salvia, or namental grass, and gaillardia are re liable choices, while annuals such as moss rose, sweet alyssum, dianthus, and petunias provide color.

The Independence Garden Club welcomes new members or guests. Contact President Ruth Hamilton by email at hamiltonfarm1864@gmail. com. Come join the fun!

Pictured: Dawn Person (left) and Joellen Yeager (right) team up to educate garden club members on how to spruce up areas near driveways and mailboxes.

(Courtesy Photo)

Go mobile with IPL

Are you curious whether your favor ite author’s books are available or what events are coming up at the library? Normally these questions would require a phone call or a visit to our website. Not anymore, because the Independence Public Library now has a mobile app called myLIBRO. This new app enables our patrons to communicate more eas ily with the library!

Enjoy the convenience of up-to-date account informa tion and news at your fingertips with myLIBRO app. It’s available for download from Google Play and the Apple Store. Once downloaded to your phone or device, you can get the latest through notices, posts, and event infor mation while being able to search and manage materials and holds.

Here at IPL, the staff and library board are excited about all the possibilities this new app will provide for our pa trons, such as the ability to interact with myLIBRO app using voice mode in English and other languages. This is a great option for convenience or for those who find typing on the phone a challenge. Other exciting features available with the app are the ability to search the catalog by author, title, or genre; place, cancel, and manage holds on books and materials; access audiobooks and eBooks; see upcoming library programs; get the latest notifica tions; and view library social media feeds.

For more information or to let us know what you think of the new mobile app, please visit our website at www. independenceia.org/library, email iplprograms@gmail. com or call the library at 319-334-2470.

Operation Threshold taking applications for energy assistance program

As of Oct. 3, households with someone age 60 or over, or with someone who has a disabling condition, or a household with a disconnect notice can apply for utility assistance through the Low-In come Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). All other households can apply starting Nov. 1. Households ap proved for LIHEAP receive a payment to their hearing provider to help offset their winter heating costs.

Customers can access the application in the following ways:

1. Email: Customers can email Opera tion Threshold staff at crisis@operation threshold.org to request an application.

2. Phone: Customers can call Operation Threshold at 319-291-2065 and leave a message requesting an application, along with your address.

3. Pick-up/Drop-off: Applications will be available outside each Operation

Threshold office building.

4. Online: Starting Nov. 2, customers will be able to submit an application for utility assistance online. The link will be available at www.operationthreshold.org

Applications are processed on a firstcome, first-served basis and will be pro cessed within 30 days of receipt. Appli cants will be notified of their denial or their approval amount by mail or email. Households may receive LIHEAP assis tance only once per season. In addition, those who qualify for LIHEAP are also protected by the moratorium, which pre vents utility companies from disconnect ing utilities from Nov. 1 through April 1.

This program is not designed to pay a household’s total energy costs; instead, it helps to cover a portion of their heating costs. The program will provide supple mental assistance based on several fac tors. Those factors include total household

Vanessa Hamlett receives achievement award from BVU

Vanessa Hamlett of Aurora earned the Clifford A. Rae Academic Achievement Award from Buena Vista Univer sity. The award was given to nine Buena Vista University business students and nine science students for the 2022 academic year. Hamlett, a computer science (mathematics track) and mathematics double-major in the School of Sci ence, is a third-year winner of the award.

The annual awards, which range up to $9,500, were created 11 years ago. The endowments support annual awards for up to three pre-qualified, academically highperforming BVU business and science students in each of their second, third, and fourth years of school.

income, household size, dwelling type, and type of heating fuel, among others.

for participation is established according to the following federal income guidelines:

Size Annual Gross Income* **

$27,180

$36,620

$46,060

$55,500

$64,940

Tax Return. In cases of layoff or reduced hours a projection of 30 days look ahead is allowable.

Applicants will need to furnish some form of identification for all household members, a copy of their most recent heating and electric bill, and proof of all household members’ gross income for the past 30 days or for the past calendar year. Applicants will also have to provide proof of their Social Security Number and documentation for every member of the household.

households with more than eight members, add $9,440 for each additional member.

income will be annualized. Income will be col lected for a 30 day period – count back 30 days, including the date of application – or from your 2021

Wulfekuhle receives master’s degree

Ames Brett Wulfekuhle was one of 693 Iowa State University students to earn degrees this summer. He re ceived his Master of Business in Business Administra tion Students earning degrees during the summer have the opportunity to participate in upcoming fall or spring commencement ceremonies.

Please Note:

THE NEWS will publish college Dean’s Lists and Graduation Lists as we receive them. It can take several weeks (sometimes months) for colleges to send out the information.

For more information, or to make a do nation to assist low-income households with an energy crisis (including emer gency LP deliveries or utility disconnect situations), contact Buchanan County Operation Threshold, 1827 First St. West, Independence IA 50644 or visit website www.operationthreshold.org

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The right to vote

Letter to the Editor:

The right to vote is no doubt one of the most precious liberties and rights we have. By our vote we can change the course of history. It does not matter what political party we are or our religious beliefs or our wealth. Does anyone understand why this right is being slowly taken away from us.

Why are we hearing that there will be less drop boxes for individuals to place their absentee ballots. In some areas, why will there be fewer polling places and they are saying that people will be waiting many hours in line to get to exercise their right to simply vote. And you won’t be able to give them a drink of water. Is this possible in the United States of America? Does anyone think that this is OK? Of course not. I’m sure that the majority of registered voters would say that limiting voting rights is not how politicians should be elected to represent us. If you don’t believe that this is happening, look up new vot ing laws in Georgia.

In Iowa, to apply for an absentee ballot you must now apply at least 15 days before the election. Not a big deal right? But what about the person who gets called away because of some family emergency or is in the hospital or any of the many things that happen in the course of our lives. Or they just plain forget that they have a vacation planned and will not be here for the election. Should they lose their right to vote?

What is the purpose of reducing the number of days for voting in Iowa. This is the third time this has been re duced. In 2017 it was reduced from 40 days to 29 days. It has been reduced now to 20 days for 2022 election. Why is this happening? Why are we slowly losing a little bit at a time our right to vote.

Women had to fight hard just to get the right to vote. Are we letting all of our rights to vote be slowly taken away? And if they say it is to stop voter fraud there were only 475 potential instances out of 25 million votes cast in the last presidential election.

And again, political party does not matter. It is all of our right to vote!

Why don’t we make it easier to vote in this United States of America.

Donald Mumm, Independence

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East Buchanan class of 1962 holds reunion

Members of the East Buchanan class of 1962 held their 60-year class reunion with a picnic at the Winthrop City Park on August 6. Eleven of the 46 graduates attended, including classmates traveling from as far away as California and Oklahoma. The group also remembered their 12 classmates who have passed away. They plan to hold their next reunion in two years.

Classmates pictured include: Vance Coffman, Pebble Beach CA; Arlene (Craig) Coffman, Pebble Beach CA; Bob Cooksley, Quad Cities IL; David Kremer, Wellsburg; Bernard Kremer, Jesup; Sandra (Sherrets) Aldrich, Brandon; Dixie (Heiserman) Mosher, Huxley; Connie (McNamara) Kremer, Jesup; Susan (Steffen) Sheeley, Marion; Barbara (Peterson) Acers, Cache OK; and Jane (Crawford) Falkers, Genoa WI. (Courtesy Photo)

90thOpenBirthday House

The family of Phyllis Lentz invites you to a 90th Birth day Open House with cake and ice cream

on Sunday, Oct. 16 from 1-3 PM at the American Legion in Aurora IA.

Local Farm Bureau members advocate in Washington DC

Iowa family farm concerns were well represented in Washington DC on Sept.11-14, as legislators and agency officials met with the graduating class of Iowa Farm Bu reau Federation’s (IFBF) Ag Leaders Institute. Among them were Farm Bureau members Meghan Leibold of Strawberry Point, Brandon Friedlein of Guttenberg, Mol ly Mormann of Manchester and Devin Brincks of Ossian.

Members offered Sen. Chuck Grassley support for the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act, which he co-sponsored with Sen. Deb Fischer of Nebraska. The legislation aims to increase price discovery for those selling cattle on the open market and includes a manda tory 14-day pickup on cattle after the sale. That legis lation was passed out of the agriculture committee and now awaits consideration by the full Senate.

The family requests no gifts for this birth day celebration. If you are unable to attend but would still like to share a birthday celebration with Phyl lis, you may send well wishes to: Phyllis Lentz, 216 Cornelia Street, Aurora IA 50607.

My daughter got engaged to the invisible man. I honestly don’t know what she sees in him.

Quasimodo: Why are you saying I’ve got a bad back?

Me: It’s just a hunch.

I didn’t make it to the gym today. That makes five years in a row.

Thank

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The cost of land and farming inputs was also top of mind for many members. Anecdotes were shared of farmers selling off cattle herds due to high feed prices and young farmers being priced out of opportunities when fuel and input costs created unfavorable break evens.

Another hot topic among members was a proposed rule change out of the Securities and Exchange Com mission that would require farmers to track a variety of farming activities, from the amount of fuel used on each field to fertilizer application rates and any conservation efforts on the farm such as no-till or cover crops.

All 25 Ag Leader participants in attendance reflected on their experience, noting the importance of speaking up for what you believe in and making your voice heard on issues that impact the family farm. The Washington trip serves as the culmination of the year-long Ag Leaders Institute program designed to help participants gain an extensive background on agricultural issues, develop ad vocacy skills and build a network of leaders across Iowa. Graduates will be recognized at the Iowa Farm Bureau annual meeting Dec. 6-7 in Des Moines.

Pictured from left: Meghan Leibold, Brandon Friedlein, Molly Mormann, Devin Brincks.

(Photo Courtesy of Iowa Farm Bureau Federation)

Mary Ann Ward/Fangman

Mary Ann Ward/Fangman, 88, of Monti, Iowa, passed away from complications of a stroke on Tuesday morning, September 27, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City.

Mary Ann Heiring was born on May 18, 1934, in Farley, Iowa, the daughter of August & Olga (Klaus) Heiring. She was raised in Farley where she graduated from St. Jo seph High School. Mary Ann continued her education at Mount Mercy College in Cedar Rapids where she ob tained her teaching certificate. She was a teacher at the Troy Mills School in Troy Mills. While teaching in Troy Mills, Mary Ann met Joe Ward. Mary Ann was united in marriage to Joseph Martin Ward on January 7, 1956, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Farley, Iowa. To this union eight children were born: William, Mary Jo, Dennis, Charles, Paul, Frank, Matt and Andrew. The family lived on their rural Coggon farm where they farmed for 46 years. Joe entered into his eternal rest on March 30, 1996. Mary Ann moved to the former rectory at Monti where she was very active in the church serving as pastoral as sociate and sacristan. Mary Ann was united in marriage to Richard Joseph Fangman on August 25, 2007, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Monti. They lived in Monti until Dick entered his eternal rest on June 20, 2011. Mary Ann continued to live at Monti until she moved to the Meadows in Manchester in September of 2021 where she loved being with people and playing cards.

Mary Ann was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and Rosary Society in Monti and also attended at Manchester, Winthrop and Independence where she was a member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas.

She will be remembered by her family for her enjoy ment of picking berries, cracking walnuts and making award winning pies and breads.

Mary Ann is survived by her 5 Sons: Dennis Ward of Jefferson, Charlie (Peggy) Ward of Delhi, Paul (Rox anne) Ward of Des Moines, Frank (Sheila) Ward of Asbury & Matt (Angie) Ward of Troy Mills; Daughter: Mary Jo (Jeff) Ver Heul of Austin, Texas; 26 Grandchil dren & 19 Great Grandchildren.

Mary Ann was preceded in death by her parents; 2 hus bands; 2 sons: Andy and Bill; and 6 siblings.

Mass of Christian Burial was held 10:30 A.M. Monday, October 3, 2022, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Monti, Iowa, with Rev. David Beckman officiating. Visitation was 1:00 to 5:00 P.M. on Sunday and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. on Monday at the Monti Community Hall, 2854 Washington Avenue, Coggon, Iowa 52218. Parish Ro sary was held at 1:00 P.M. on Sunday at the Monti Hall. Interment at St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery, Monti, Iowa. Cards may be directed to: 314 Barbuda Drive, Lakeway, Texas 78734. Please share a memory of Mary Ann at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com

Fawcett-Schmitz Funeral Home in Winthrop is assist ing the family.

Donald J. Hundley

Donald J. Hundley, 34, of Kansas City, Missouri and formerly of Aurora, Iowa, died on Wednesday, Septem ber 28, 2022, as the result of a motor vehicle accident.

Donald James Hundley was born July 19, 1988, in West Union, Iowa, the son of James Paul and Deborah Lynn (Schuldt) Hundley. In 2007, he graduated from East Buchan an High School in Winthrop. He then received his bach elor’s degree in accounting from Upper Iowa University in Fayette, Iowa. He proudly served on the Aurora Fire De partment from June 20, 2006, to the spring of 2015. Donald was employed in Auto Finance Management. He was an associate member of the Smithville American Legion Post #58 of Smithville, Missouri. On September 9, 2022, he became engaged to Lindsey Nave. Donald enjoyed motor cycle riding, boating, fishing, deer hunting and most of all spending time with his daughter Brooke.

Donald is survived by his daughter Brooke Leigh Hund ley of Kansas City, Missouri; fiancée Lindsey Nave of Kansas City, Missouri; mother Deb Hundley of Aurora; sister Crystal (Chad) Nicholson of Volga; brother Michael (Carrie) Hundley of Aurora; 4 nephews: Kyle Nicholson, Marc Nicholson, Ethan Nicholson and Hunter Canfield; niece: Abigail Hundley; and several aunts and uncles.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents; and father.

Memorial Service will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday, October 8, 2022, at the Fawcett-Schmitz Funeral Home in Winthrop, Iowa with Rev. Phil Rownd officiating. Visitation: 10:00 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. Saturday, at the funeral home. Inurnment: Union Cemetery, Putnam Township, rural Aurora, Iowa.

A celebration of life will continue at the Aurora Ameri can Legion Hall in Aurora following the burial. A bonfire will be held later that evening just north of Deb’s home, 404 Woodruff Street, Aurora, Iowa. Donald’s family re quest that those in attendance wear casual attire. Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com

Deloris D. Lynch

Independence – Deloris D. Lynch, 93, Independence, died Sept. 30, 2022, at ABCM-West Care Center in In dependence. She was born Feb. 9, 1929, in Cono Town ship of Buchanan County near Rowley, to Gus and Mar tha Adelia (Hart) Bergstrom. She married Clement Hugh Lynch Sept. 14, 1946, in Winthrop.

Mrs. Lynch is survived by daughter Anne Dake of Inde pendence, three grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and 11 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, daughter Christine Hutsenpiller, two grandchildren, two brothers, and four sisters. Services 11 AM Oct. 5, White Funeral Home in Indepen dence. Burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Independence.

Steven K. Ristvedt

Independence – Steven K. Ristvedt, 76, died Sept. 30, 2022, at Buchanan County Health Center, Independence. He was born July 13, 1946, in Des Moines, to Karl and Ann Esther (Alley) Ristvedt. He married Brenda K. Lind strom June 9, 1978, in Independence.

He is survived by his wife, Brenda; children: Reed (Stacy) Ristvedt of Portland OR, Erin (Brian) Roberts of Denver, and Scott (Amanda) Ristvedt and Todd (Dawn) Ristvedt, both of Independence, nine grandchildren, and three siblings.

Services 10:30 AM Oct. 6, White Funeral Home, Inde pendence. Burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Independence. Visitation 5-7 PM, Oct. 5 at the funeral home.

RMC Auxiliary seeks volunteers for blanket workshop

Calling all volunteers! Join the Regional Medical Center (RMC) Auxiliary and volunteer to help make fleece tie blankets for pediatric patients at RMC. All skill levels are welcome.

The Project Linus Blanket Workshop will be held 1-4 PM Thursday, Oct. 13 in the RMC Veterans Education Center (Level 3).

Volunteers do not need to bring anything. All supplies will be provided. Children, accompanied by an adult, can take part in making blankets for this wonderful cause!

Please RSVP by calling Jody Hatfield at 563-927-7581 or emailing jody.hatfield@regmedctr.org. This will help make sure there are enough supplies for everyone to help out and enjoy making blankets for patients.

Independence Library to close for carpet project

The Independence Public Library is excited to an nounce that we will be getting new carpet in the main part of the library. Fourteen years and over 925,000 visits have taken its toll!

The library will be closed from Monday, Oct. 10 through Tuesday, Oct. 18, for the moving of shelving, books, and furniture, as well as the removal and installation of the carpet. The library looks forward to opening with regular hours and a fresh new look on Wednesday, Oct. 19. Books and physical materials normally due back while the library is closed will not accumulate any fines until we reopen, as reflected on your material due dates. How ever, feel free to return appropriate items in the drive-up book/AV drop while the library is closed. Download ables will maintain normal due dates and continue to be automatically returned.

Call the library at 319-334-2470, visit the website at www.independenceia.org/library or email iplibrary@ independenceia.org with questions. Thanks so much for your patience.

Buchanan Co. Sheriff’s report

Note: All times are approximate.

Sept. 26, 9:25 PM, Buchanan County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Candice Ricki Williams, 42, of Jesup. Williams was charged with Violation of Protection Order (simple misdemeanor). This arrest was made in the 100 block Water Street in Littleton.

Sept. 28, 6:10 PM, Deputies arrested Randall Lee Thompson, Jr., 33, of Hazleton, on an active arrest warrant out of Buchanan County for Parole Violation and held at the Buchanan County Jail.

Sept. 29, 10:05 AM, Deputies arrested Cole Michael Johnson, 29, of Independence, on an active arrest warrant out of Buchanan County for an original charge of third-degree Harassment (simple misde meanor) and held at the Buchanan County Jail.

Sept. 29, 10:15 AM, Deputies arrested Jeremiah Lee Degraw, 50, or Oelwein, on an active arrest warrant out of Buchanan County for Probation Violation and held at the Jail.

Sept. 29, 9:15 PM, Deputies arrested Joshua David Overly, 37, of Maynard, on an active arrest warrant out of Buchanan County for Fail ure to Appear and was taken into custody from the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office.

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First Monday of month – Buchanan Co. Homeless Council meeting, noon, St. James Episcopal, Independence.

First Monday of the month – Sheehan Tidball Post 30 American Legion monthly meeting, 7 PM, VFW Post 2440, Independence. (If it lands on a holiday, then the meeting will be held the following Monday.)

First Wednesday of the month – Buchanan Co. Conser vative Women meeting, 11:30-1 PM, Bill’s Pizza & Smoke house, Independence. Information, conversation, friendship.

First Thursday of each month – Substance Abuse Pre vention Coalition of Buchanan County monthly meeting, 10 AM at Independence City Hall. Open to everyone. To get the virtual link or for questions, email preventioncoalition buchanan@gmail.com

Second Tuesday of the Month – Lamont Community Club meeting, 6:30 PM, the Alibi. New volunteers welcome.

Second and Fourth Tuesday – Independence Eagles club meeting, 7 PM, First Baptist Church. On 4th Saturday of the month members assist with Northeast Iowa Food Bank. All welcome. Info: Donald Mumm, 319-334-3888.

Third Monday of the month – Buchanan Co. Histor ical Society meeting, 7 PM, Heartland Acres, Indepen dence. Meetings are held February, March, April, July, September, October and November.

Third Monday of each month (except July & De cember) – Buchanan County Democrats meet at Pizza Ranch, 5:30 PM meal, 6 PM meeting, everyone welcome!

Third Monday of the month – Winthrop C & C Meet ings, 6:30 PM, Winthrop City Hall. Everyone invited.

Last Monday of the Month – Winthrop Library board meeting, 6 PM.

Last Thursday of the Month – Buchanan County Re publicans monthly meeting, 7 PM, Crowbar, Independence. Mondays – Euchre Card Games at Buchanan County Senior Center, 400 5th Ave NE, Independence, 1:30 PM.

The price is $2 and the pot split 50 percent to the afternoons winner and 50% to the Senior Center to pay for utilities. Ev eryone welcome, more people make for larger pots!

Thursdays – Story Time, 9:30 AM, Independence Li brary. Youth are invited for fun with rhymes, stories, and movements! Info: iplprograms@gmail.com, 319-334-2470.

Thursdays – Card Bingo game at Buchanan County Se nior Center, 400 5th Ave NE, Independence, 1:30 PM. One dollar admission to play and everyone is welcome. This is a newer game and worth checking out, bring nickels, dimes and quarters. There will be change on hand.

Fridays – Hot Dog Fridays, noon-1 PM, St. James Episcopal Church, 202 2nd Ave. NE, Independence. Free hot dog, plus casseroles, salads, desserts. Everyone welcome. Face coverings required except when eating.

Fridays – Five Hundred Card Games at Buchanan County Senior Center, 400 5th Ave NE, Independence., 1:30 PM. The price is $2 and the pot split 50% to the afternoon’s winner and the rest to the Senior Center. Ev eryone welcome; more people make for larger pots!

Aurora Historical Society Building – open by ap pointment. To contact call: Jerry Griffin - 319-634-3834 or 319-202-4592; Phyllis Lentz - 319-634-3396; Les Grundmeyer - 319-238-9119.

Lamont Museum, Mount Vernon school, Campton School – open by appointment (call Mike, 563-608-6633).

Quasqueton Area Historical Society Museums, 1-3 PM Saturdays and Sundays. Special tours, call 319-318-2007.

Rowley Historical Society Building – open by appoint ment, call Lorrie Rasmussen 319-938-2833 or Vivian Davis 563-920-4567.

Winthrop Historical Center – open by appointment. Contact: Ann Slattery (319-290-1178), Missy MayfieldCook (319-521-5309), Nancy Murphy (319-981-4915) or Cathy Poston (319-291-1279).

Through Oct. 16 – Cedar Rock open, 10 AM-3 PM Wednesdays-Sundays or by appointment, 2611 Quasqueton Diagonal Blvd., Independence. Visit the Lowell and Agnes Walter House, a signature Frank Lloyd Wright home. Tour reservations: cedar_rock@dnr.iowa.gov or 319-934-3572.

Oct. 6 – Senior Wellness Fair, Fairgrounds Commu nity Center, Manchester, 11 AM – 1 PM. To-go lunch, flu shots, Covid-19 booster shots, prizes, and more. For senior citizens and their caregivers. Sponsored by Re gional Medical Center and Good Neighbor Society.

Oct. 7 – Independence Library: Friday Flicks, 2-3:45 PM. Enjoy a movie following early dismissal from school. Info: iplprograms@gmail.com, 319-334-2470.

Oct. 7 – Quasqueton Blood Drive, noon-5 PM, City Hall. Appointments: RedCrossBlood.org

Oct. 8 – Independence Library: An Afternoon with Frank Lloyd Wright, 1-4 PM. Join Friends of Cedar Rock to learn about the significance of Cedar Rock and Frank Lloyd Wright’s legacy with Peter Rott from Isthmus Ar chitecture. Tickets $10, available at https://friendsofcedar rock.org/store/an-afternoon-with-frank-lloyd-wright-tick ets. Info: iplprograms@gmail.com, 319-334-2470.

Oct. 8 – Buck Creek Chapter of Whitetails Unlimited Banquet, American Legion, 110 Main St., Fairbank. Social, games, raffles at 4:30 PM, prime rib dinner 6:30 PM. Tickets/info: 319-239-2946.

Oct. 9 – Otter Creek Animal Shelter Fall Fest, 11 AM-2 PM, 400 N. Main St., Hazleton. Tour the shelter, visit the animals available for adoption, bake sale, fall items for sale, kids games and more. Proceeds benefit the shelter.

Oct. 10-18 – Independence Library closed for re-car peting

Oct. 13 – Independence Area Women’s Connection meeting, 9:30 AM, Buchanan Co. Senior Center, 400 5th Ave. NE, Independence. Featuring Roberta Hinman, “Be Creative”; music by David and Lisa Lang, and speaker Sherri Kubly sharing “From Dumb to Dynamic.” $12, in cludes brunch. Reservations/cancellations by 10 AM Oct. 6 to Sue Doan, 319-361-9445, doansr@hotmail.com

Oct. 14-15, 21-22 & 28-29 – IACT Haunted House: Gore Galore, The Beginning!, 6-10 PM, new storage facility between Independence Jr/Sr High School and the Mental Health Institute. $10/person, ages 10 and up (parental guidance suggested); proceeds benefit Indepen dence Area Community Theater. Concessions available (fundraiser for Wild Thunder Wildlife & Animal Rehabili tation & Sanctuary). Interested in volunteering? Contact Lily, 319-242-1743.

Oct. 16 – Turkey Dinner, 11 AM-2 PM, Immaculate Con ception Church, Masonville. Homemade with all the fixings! $15, carryouts only, no beverages. Info: 563-920-3916.

Oct. 19 – Independence Library: Alzheimer’s Asso ciation Support Group, 6-7 PM. A confidential support group for those caring for patients or loved ones with Alzheimer’s or related dementia. Info: 319-334-2470, iplprograms@gmail.com

Oct. 20 – Independence Library: 3rd Thursday with Hoover’s Library (virtual), 6 PM via Zoom. “A Hoover Homecoming Photo Album, August 1928” – view seldom seen photographs of the Hoover family’s “homecoming” after being nominated for the presidency, with Hoover

Presidential Foundation. Registration required, www.in dependenceia.org/library. Info: iplprograms@gmail.com, 319-334-2470.

Oct. 21 – Independence Library: Minecraft, 5-8 PM. Youth grades 5-12 play Minecraft with TJ from Network Nirvana. Registration required, space limited, iplpro grams@gmail.com, 319-334-2470.

Oct. 23 – Independence Library: Dungeons and Drag ons, 1-4 PM. Teens ages 12-18 join forces in worlds of swords and sorcery in role-playing game. Registration required, 319-334-2470, iplprograms@gmail.com.

Oct. 23 – EB Girls Wrestling Mat Club Fundraiser, 8 AM-1 PM, Church of Christ United Fellowship Hall, 534 W. Madison St., Winthrop. Omelet breakfast. Pro ceeds benefit EB Girls Wrestling Mat Club (not affiliated with East Buchanan Schools).

Oct. 23 – Buchanan Co. Fair Trunk or Treat, 2-3:30 PM, Fairgrounds, Independence. Concessions available. Info: info@buchanancountyfair.org

Oct. 24 – Independence Library: Spot, Stop, and Avoid Fraud, 1:30 PM. Learn about financial exploitation and fraud prevention as part of the Stay Independent: Healthy Aging Series, with Buchanan County ISU Extension. Info: 319-334-2470, iplprograms@gmail.com

Oct. 24 – Independence Library: Book Discussion, 6:30 PM. Book discussion featuring Educated by Tara Westover. Info: 319-334-2470, iplprograms@gmail.com

Oct. 25 – Independence Library: Writers’ Group, 6 PM. Join with other writers to discuss your work and gain feedback. Info: 319-334-2470, iplprograms@ gmail.com

Oct. 27 – Independence Library: Haunted Campfire Stories, 6:30-7:30 PM. Just in time for Halloween, gath er around the campfire to hear some spooky stories with storyteller Mike Peyton. Suitable for grades 6-12. Info: 319-334-2470, iplprograms@gmail.com

Oct. 28 – Boo Bash, 5-7 PM, Falcon Civic Center, In dependence. Sponsored by Independence Library, for all ages. Wear a costume and drop in to enjoy games, crafts, face painting, prizes, and a photo booth to celebrate Hal loween. Info: 319-334-2470, iplprograms@gmail.com

Oct. 29 – Winthrop C&C Club Trunk or Treat, 2-4 PM, Winthrop City Park.

Nov. 18 – Buchanan County Health Trust Dinner and Auction, Heartland Acres Event Center, Independence. Dinner, dessert, live entertainment, auction support Bu chanan County Health Trust funding for area organiza tions in need of health and medical equipment, training, and education. Tickets must be purchased by Nov. 1; $60/ person or $450/table of eight. Tickets/info: 319-332-0905.

Will you be afraid at IACT’s Haunted House?

Independence Area Community Theater (IACT) presents its first Haunted House: Gore Galore, The Beginning! Be ready for a fright 6-10 PM Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 1415, 21-22, and 28-29 at the new storage facility in between the Independence High School and MHI. Proceeds will benefit IACT programs.

Entry is $10 per person, concessions available for pur chase provided by Wild Thunder Wildlife & Animal Re habilitation & Sanctuary, which is raising money for a wild animal habitat. This is an experiences for ages 10 and up, with parental guidance suggested for younger visitors. Come on out for a scare!

If you are interested in helping construct or volunteer, please contact Lily at 319-242-1743. Organizers are looking for a handful of volunteers including those help ing outside of the Haunted House.

Coltyn Torres stands behind the Hilti tools donated to EB, thanks to Ryan Amfahr of Accu-Saw and Hilti.

Tools for trades training

The East Buchanan Industrial Technology department recently received a generous donation of Hilti tools from Accu-Saw and Hilti. Ryan Amfahr, the owner of AccuSaw, reached out to Hilti and teamed up with the regional sales representative for Hilti to integrate this donation. Many students will benefit from the use of these tools now and for years to come. East Buchanan is grateful to Ryan Amfahr and Hilti for investing in the future of its students.

Homecoming Court

Front row, from left: Chase Fults, Dalton Kortenkamp, King Owen Reck, Sam Cook and Ben Hesner. Back row: Frankie Dolan, Jordyne Stone, Queen Keeley Kehrli, Averiel Brady and Ella Dorman.

(Photo courtesy of Erica Hoffman Photography)

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Kendra (Kehrli) Burchett with husband Josh and daughter Ira is the first FFA alum featured.

EB FFA celebrates 10 year anniversary

To honor the 10-year anniversary of the East Buchan an FFA chapter, the club wanted to highlight one alumni member from each graduating class. This month’s high light is of Kendra (Kehrli) Burchett. She was a graduate of the class of 2013, where she served as the club’s first president. Her favorite FFA event was livestock judg ing contests, and when asked what her favorite memory was from FFA she responded, “I have two; when FFA was finally adopted into our school, and when my live stock judging team won state and qualified to judge at the Kansas City Royal, then we qualified to judge at Louisville!” She says her favorite part about being in

FFA is the relationships because she still uses contacts from 10 years ago in her current profession.

Her biggest inspirations were her first instructor, Scott Smalley, and his wife, Emily. She was also inspired by her second FFA instructor, Brittany Carroll.

Finally, when asked how FFA has impacted her life she said, “Incorporating my hands-on and professional experiences from FFA activities allowed me to allevi ate the financial burden of college through earned FFA scholarships, serve as president of college clubs, and helped me secure my job in my professional career.”

From left: Ebbie Sweet, Maya Webster, Laynee Hogan, Jaeden Hellenthal and an unidentified blonde join the cheerleaders in one of their many rounds of jumping jacks.

Mystery Student

Last week, the Mystery Student was Zachary Dev lin (pictured). This week, the Mystery Student is in the class of 2024. His/Her fa vorite music is country and pop. He/She lives in Aurora and has one sibling. When stressed, he/she wants books, blankets and headphones. His/Her favorite snacks are Brookside dark chocolate covered acai and blueberries. If not in school, you can find him/her at work in Inde pendence or at volleyball or dance. Can you guess this week’s Mystery Student?

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East Buc football wins on Homecoming

The East Buchanan Football Team hosted the Maquo keta Valley Wildcats on Sept. 23 for EB’s Homecoming game. The Bucs were looking to wrap up the exciting week with a big win and holding the momentum that they collected over the past couple weeks. Although the Bucs were heavily favored to win the match up, there were concerns about the players’ focus after a long week and huge win the previous week.

The Bucs would quickly silence these concerns as they came into the game with a full head of steam, taking a 12-0 lead within the first six minutes. Both early visits to the end zone came courtesy of Hunter Bowers, com ing in the form of a long breakaway run and an impres sive reception, outspeeding the defensive secondary on his way down field. Although the Bucs looked like they were on their way to a blowout win, the Wildcats quickly adjusted and began to crawl their way back into the game. The Buccaneer offense couldn’t find a solu tion to Maq. Valley’s adjustments and suddenly went cold, opening the door back into the game. With this the Bucs remained scoreless throughout the rest of the first half, allowing the Wildcats to tie the game, 12-12. The Bucs continued to struggle for the remainder of the first half, heading into halftime with a tied ball game.

Coach Jerry Alden stated, “We really challenged our kids as we felt MV was much more physical than us in the first half and were beating us at our won style of football. Just like against Alburnett, our guys respond ed and put together an outstanding second half as our offense got rolling and our defense really stepped up.”

Although it seemed as the night was going to end as a grudge match, the game would quickly turn into a story of two completely different halves. This came as the Bucs would leave the Wildcats with no breath ing room, shutting them down defensively and scoring on nearly every drive of the third quarter. As the third quarter ended, it became clear that there was no room for a Wildcat comeback as the Bucs were in the driver’s seat with a 30-12 lead. Throughout the final quarter, the Bucs would continue to show their dominance as they held Maq. Valley scoreless and piled on another set of touchdowns.

The leading rushers are Ryland Cornell with 12 carries for 230 yards and 4 TDS. Tanner Thurn had 15 carries for 116 yards and 1 TD. Hunter Bowers had 8 carries for 72 yards and 2 TDS. The leading tacklers were Tan ner Thurn with 7.5 tackles, then right behind was Cody Fox with 7 tackles and Ryland Cornell with 6.

Coach Alden said, “Our goal has always been to be playing our best football by weeks 6, 7, and 8 and here we are already at that time when teams start to separate each other and try to make a post season push. Each week we are getting better and we need to if we want to be one of those teams in the playoffs.”

EB HS/MS XC runs at Jesup Country Club

The EB Cross Country Teams took the short trip over to Jesup Golf and Country Club on Sept. 27 to compete in the annual Jesup Invitational. With the cool weather and flat course, the Bucs were in a good position to run for new personal bests. The field for the meet in cluded a load of talent, consisting of competition from very large schools. The first group up for the Bucs was the Middle School Boys and Girls, running 1.5 miles rather than the normal 2-mile race. Although the race was different, they still yielded solid results. The indi vidual results for the middle school: Kyle Peck, 10:13; Jaden Connolly, 10:52; Evie Thurn, 10:59; Kaleb Sher rets, 11:16; Kambria Ries, 11:37; Natalie Krum, 11:38; Lyla Stiefel, 11:40; Claire Devlin, 12:07; Emily Cook, 12:57; Sara Cook, 13:28. When the results were tallied, the middle school girls finished 11th out of 17 teams.

Next in line for the Bucs was the varsity girls race. The girls took advantage of the easy course and put up some of their best times of the year. The varsity girls re sults included a 22:49 from Destiny Krum, 23:20 from Lindsay Beyer, 26:59 from Macy Kelchen, 27:05 from Kreighton Peck, and a 27:57 from Abby Crawford. As a team the girls finished 19th out of 20 teams. Once the girls wrapped up, the last race of the night was the var sity boys. The boys had one of their best nights of the season with everyone setting a new personal best. Noah Valenzuela ran a hard race and finished in 14th place with his time of 17:19. Other results for the varsity boys included a 19:22 from Hayden Nelson, 19:23 from Ben Hesner, 20:24 from Sam Cook, and a 20:51 from Jaden Peyton. When the results were tallied, the boys finished 19th out of 24 teams.

Bucs strike down Bellevue Comets

The Bucs made the long road trip down to Bellevue for a district matchup, trying to keep the momentum going. East Buchanan led by 5 with a score of 12-7 going into the second quarter. EB added another 8 points while holding Bellevue scoreless to take a 20-7 lead into halftime. The Buccaneers had a huge third quarter, scoring 24 points and only giving up six. A scoreless fourth quarter gave the Bucs the big 44-13 win. Coach Jerry Alden said, “Going into this game we knew that Bellevue loves to throw the football but they also had quite a few yards rushing. Our goal going into this game was to shut down the run and make them throw even when they didn’t want to, and I think we did a great job of that. They have a lot of athletic receivers that can get out and run and I thought other than a couple pass plays, we really did a nice job just making plays in front of us. Our defensive line did an outstanding job of shut ting down the run, holding them to just 23 yards rushing. Offensively, I thought this was one of our better games up front blocking as Bellevue tried to play games with us up front moving guys around and stunting late but our guys did a nice job of adjusting to their defensive scheme and we were able to run for over 450 yards on the ground. Overall I think we are really starting to come together and play good fundamental football like we are so capable of doing and putting it together for all four quarters. We still have plenty of room to improve and that’s the exciting part as I don’t think we have played our best football yet and when we click on all cylinders at the same time we can be a really tough team to beat.”

Offensive leaders are Hunter Bowers with 11 carries for 217 yds and 2 TDs, Tanner Thurn 20 carries for 158 yds and 2 TDs and Ryland Cornell 10 carries for 68 yds and 2 TDs. Seven different ball carriers averaged the team 9.8 yards per carry. Sophomores Tod Dawes and Cameron Graham got in on the action along with QB Russell and fel low junior Coltyn Torres. Russell was 2/2 passing to Thurn. Defensive leaders were Thurn with 8.5 tackles, Cody Fox 7.5 tackles, Dawes and Bowers with 6 tackles each.

Sophomore Carter Wilgenbusch finished with 5.5 while Graham had 4.5 and Clay Wilgenbusch had 3.5 tackles. Hunter Bowers and Ryland Cornell each snagged an in terception. Noah Walthart had the only sack of the game.

Coach Alden continued, “This week we play our last regular season game at home versus Clayton Ridge on senior night. It won’t be our last home game as we con trol our own destiny to host a playoff game as long as we continue to take care of business.”

Multi-County Youth Voice in Action! 4-H Summit held at Upper Iowa University

Youth attended a day long 4-H summit at Upper Iowa University led by Iowa State University Exten sion and Outreach county and state youth outreach staff on Sept. 20.

During the event, 75 youth from 11 area schools learned about using their voice for leadership, making an action plan for change in their community and heard from ISU Extension and Outreach specialists on a variety of workshop topics. Schools attended from the follow ing counties: Allamakee, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Clayton, Chick asaw, Fayette, Howard and Win neshiek.

Learning to work with others based on leadership style was one part of the overall process for developing a community action plan. To determine their leadership style, youth took a short survey to determine if they were more like a buffalo, eagle, mouse, or beaver. This humorous activ ity grouped like youth together based on their leadership style. They reviewed their strengths and shared pointers others should know about working with their leadership style. Youth reported they feel confident in being able to treat others fairly and equally when they are in charge of a group.

As a school team, youth used a “5 Why’s” activity to define an issue in their school or community. Some topics identified included how to better welcome new students to their school, increase classroom involvement and in creasing youth service projects and community involve ment. Led by a caring adult from their school, youth be gan writing the first steps towards solving the issue.

To better equip youth with the tools needed to address community issues, five ISU Extension and Outreach specialists and county staff led workshops related to animal science, financial literacy, communication, arts and mindfulness. One workshop with Lori Dietezen bach, K-12 Outreach Coordinator for Buchanan County, walked youth through a practical financial literacy activ ity to learn the importance of budgeting and how their education and profession will align with their spending. Youth reported an increased awareness of wants versus needs when it comes to money.

Another workshop led by Bremer County Youth Co ordinator Nicole Reynolds-Thimmesch walked youth through a mindfulness activity to stress the importance

of focusing on mental health. One student commented, “This activity helped me see how I can calm my anxiety during stressful times.”

After leaving the event youth will use their voice and leadership to implement their community action plan by the end of the current school year. A county ISU Exten sion and Outreach staff will follow up with their schools an additional leadership activity and other engaging lead ership opportunities.

This event was made possible with funding from Iowa 4-H Foundation, local county extension and outreach of fices, and facilities support from Upper Iowa University.

The annual Youth Voice in Action! Summit has helped grow young leaders in our local communities, connected ISU Extension and Outreach to schools for further learn ing, and opened the door for youth to discover how pow erful their voices in action can really be! For more infor mation on the Iowa 4-H Youth Development program, please contact your local county ISU Extension and Outreach office or visit the Iowa 4-H website at www. extension.iastate.edu/4h. ISU Extension and Outreach is excited and willing to bring youth opportunities for all ages to a classroom and community near you!

Pictured, front row from left: Patrick Dirks, Nicole Reynolds-Thimmesch, Heather Henning, Cody Emery, Angie Dougherty, Emily Martins. Back: Ashley Horgen, Becky Rea, Peggy Schilling, Lori Dietzenbach, Kendra Crooks, Michele Kelly. Not pictured: Josey Nolan. (Courtesy Photo)

2023 ACA Health Insurance open enrollment approaches

Open enrollment for Iowans purchas ing or changing their Affordable Care Act (ACA) individual health coverage for 2023 runs Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022 – Sun day, Jan. 15, 2023.

“The time for Iowans to be thinking about health insurance coverage for 2023 is now. Employers are also offering choices, but for Iowans looking to the in dividual market, the time to enroll is com ing very soon,” said Iowa Insurance Com missioner Doug Ommen. Iowans can preview plan options at healthcare.gov beginning Oct. 1. Please be aware that the premium amounts will not become official until open enrollment begins Nov. 1.

“As the ACA’s open enrollment season begins, Iowans considering individual plans should talk with a licensed insur ance agent to thoroughly research all cov

erage options to determine the best plan for themselves and their families,” Om men said.

“It is important to realize that the sample premiums do not account for the pre mium assistance tax credits available for many households,” Ommen added. “The sample premiums available for review are based on geographical rating areas and also may not be available in the county in which you reside, but are a way to begin to understand the offerings.”

Iowans who wish to purchase ACAcompliant coverage must complete en rollment between Nov. 1 - Dec. 15, for coverage to begin Jan. 1, 2023. For those enrolling between Dec. 16, 2022 - Jan. 15, 2023, coverage will begin Feb. 1, 2023.

During open enrollment, Iowans may call 1-800-318-2596 or visit healthcare.gov for information regarding enrollment and

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Hearty Hamburger Soup

1 pound ground beef

4 cups water

1 can (14 ½ oz) diced tomatoes, undrained

3 carrots, sliced

2 potatoes, peeled & cubed

1 onion, chopped

2 stalks celery, chopped

3-4 tsp. beef bouillon granules

1 tsp. salt

¼ tsp. pepper

½ tsp. dried oregano

1 cup cut frozen green beans

In a large saucepan, brown beef; drain. Add all ingre dients EXCEPT green beans; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes and carrots are tender. Add green beans. Cover and simmer 15 minutes longer or until the beans are tender.

Crockpot Pulled Pork

4 lb. pork shoulder roast

2 TB paprika

2 TB brown sugar

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. pepper

1 tsp. cayenne pepper

1 tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. onion powder

¼ cup apple cider vinegar

¾ cup water

Mix together all of the dried spices and rub into all sides of the pork. Place vinegar and water in bottom of slow cooker. Carefully add pork (so you don’t wash off spices). Cover and cook on low for about 8 hours. Remove pork and shred (remove any large fatty pieces and discard). Add juices from slow cooker as desired.

Note: For a smoky flavor, used smoked paprika.

to calculate applicable tax credits.

Local insurance agents, assisters and Iowa’s navigators are available to help Iowans review which insurance plan may best fit their needs. Iowans can find local help by visiting https://localhelp.Health Care.gov/

Important information about individual coverage for 2023:

• CareSource, Medica, Oscar, and Well mark Health Plan of Iowa will be offering ACA-compliant individual health insur ance plans to Iowans for plan year 2023. Medica and Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa will serve Iowans in all 99 counties. CareSource will serve Iowans in Dal las, Madison, Polk and Warren counties. Oscar will serve Iowans in Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Cerro Gordo, Chickasaw, Clinton, Dallas, Delaware, Dubuque, Floyd, Franklin, Hancock,

Jackson, Jasper, Jones, Madison, Marion, Mitchell, Plymouth, Polk, Sioux, Warren, Woodbury, and Worth counties.

• If you currently have coverage through the exchange and do not choose a plan for 2023 by the end of open enrollment, you will be re-enrolled into the same or similar plan.

• If you are considering changing insur ance carriers, double-check to ensure your preferred healthcare provider(s) are innetwork and your prescription drugs will continue to be covered.

• Changes in federal and state regula tion have opened other options for Iowans to find health coverage through a health benefit plan sponsored by a non-profit agricultural organization or through shortterm limited duration plans.

Fire Prevention Week is October 9-15! 100 years - 1922 - 2022

Local Fire Departments are teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®)—to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Fire Preven tion Week TM (FPW), October 9-15, 2022. This year’s FPW campaign, “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape,” works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe from home fires.

“Today’s homes burn faster than ever. You may have as little as two min utes (or even less time) to safely escape a home fire from the time the smoke alarm sounds. Your ability to get out of a home during a fire depends on early warning from smoke alarms and advance planning,” said Lorraine Carli, vice president of Outreach and Advocacy at NFPA.

All residents are encouraged to embrace the 2022 Fire Prevention Week theme. It’s important for everyone to plan and practice a home fire escape. Everyone needs to be prepared in advance, so that they know what to do when the smoke alarm sounds. Given that every home is different, every home fire escape plan will also be different. Have a plan for everyone in the home. Children, older adults, and people with disabilities may need as sistance to wake up and get out. Make sure that someone will help them!

Here are key home fire escape planning tips:

• Make sure your plan meets the needs of all your family members, includ ing those with sensory or physical disabilities.

• Smoke alarms should be installed inside every sleeping room, outside each separate sleeping area, and on every levelof your home. Smoke alarms should be interconnected so when one sounds, they all sound.

• Know at least two ways out of every room, if possible. Make sure all doors and windows open easily.

• Have an outside meeting place a safe distance from your home where everyone should meet.

• Practice your home fire drill at least twice a year with everyone in the household, including guests. Practice at least once during the day and at night.

For more general information about Fire Prevention Week and fire preven tion in general, visit fpw.org and sparky.org.

Escape planning for older adults

making plans for

Making a home fire escape plan for yourself and/or the older adults in your household

abilities and home environment:

the risk of trips/falls during an escape by remov ing clutter in the hallways, stairways, and near exits/win dows for a clear, safe path out of your home. Make sure all windows and doors are able to open in an emergency.

If you use a walker or wheelchair, check all exits to be

sure you can fit through the doorways.

Keep your walker, scooter, cane, or wheelchair by your bed/where you sleep to make sure you can reach it quickly

Keep your eyeglasses, mobile phone, and a flashlight by your bed/where you sleep to be able to reach them quickly in an emergency.

Consider sleeping in a room on the ground floor to make emergency escape easier.

If you cannot escape safely, keep your door shut, place a towel or blanket at the bottom of the door and stand near the window for fire service to reach you. You can use a flashlight to shine out the window to alert emergency personnel. Call 911 to let the fire department know you are inside the home.

If you are deaf, hearing impaired, or have trouble hear ing, install a bedside alert such as a bed shaker alarm that works with your smoke alarm to alert you of a fire. Strobe light alarms can be added to your smoke alarms for a visual alert. These can be found on line or in most retail and hardware stores.

For people who are visually impaired or blind, the sound of the smoke alarm can become disorienting in an emergency. Practice the escape plan with the sound of the alarm to become familiar with, and practice with the extra noise.

If you have a service animal, agree on a plan to keep the animal with you during an emergency.

When looking for an apartment or high-rise home, look for one with an automatic sprinkler system

For people with cognitive disabilities, work with their healthcare providers and local fire department to make a plan that works for their needs.

Fires continue to be among the leading causes of accidental death in the United States, and nearly one-third of residential fires are related to electrical distribution or appliances and equipment

are several simple steps that can be taken to help keep homes

loved ones safe from fires. Start by making it a habit to inspect all

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Home Electrical Hazard Check-Ups to Prevent Fires

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avoidable fires

There are several simple steps that can be taken to help keep homes and loved ones safe from fires. Start by making it a habit to inspect all appliances, cords and plugs when you change the batteries in your smoke alarms, a practice that's recommended twice a year. Many avoidable fires can be traced to poor mainte nance and misuse of electrical appliances and electric cords.

Steps to prevent shocks, burns and fires include:

1. Use only a three-slot outlet for appliances with a three-prong plug

2.Replace any appliance or tool if it causes even small electrical shocks, overheats, horts out or gives off smoke or sparks.

3.Check to make sure light bulb wattage is no higher than what is rated for the fixture.

4.To prevent overheating, allow air space around heat-producing appliances such as TVs, plug-in radios, stereo sets, computers and powerful lamps.

5.Be sure all electrical equipment bears the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) label.

6.Avoid using extension cords on a permanent basis and consider having additional circuits or outlets added by a professional to avoid using extension cords on an ongoing basis.

7.Avoid overloading outlets.

8.If outlets or switch plates feel warm to the touch, shut off the circuit and have it checked by an electrician.

9.Don't place cords underneath rugs and furniture, and do not run cords behind baseboards, curtains and in high-traffic areas.

10. Give special consideration to appliances that use 1,000 or more watts, such as refrigerators, hot plates, irons, microwave ovens, dishwashers, heaters, and air conditioners. Avoid plugging them into the same outlet or circuit.

11.Do not exceed 1,500 watts for each outlet or circuit.

12.If a circuit breaker trips or a fuse blows frequently, immediately cut down on the number of appliances on that line.

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How to reduce risk of home fires this holiday season

Safety might not be the first thing people think of as the holiday season approaches. Faith, celebrations, decorations, and holiday dinners all come to mind when considering the holiday season. But that doesn't mean safety should be left out of holiday planning.

Fire safety bears special consideration during the holiday season, when the prevalence of fire hazards like Christmas trees, holiday lighting displays and other decorative items increase the risk for home fires. Such tragedies can be averted with a few simple safety measures.

· Tend to your tree. Live Christmas trees are awe-inspiring, but they also pose a significant fire risk. The National Fire Protection Association urges celebrants to purchase only healthy trees with fresh, green needles that do not fall off when touched. Such trees are less likely to dry out, especially when well-watered throughout the season. Dry trees can catch fire more easily than healthy trees if embers from nearby fireplaces or candles drift in their direction.

· Recognize that location matters when decorating. The NFPA notes that Christmas trees should always be placed at least three feet away from any heat source, including fireplaces, space heaters, heat vents, candles, and even overhead lights. If decorating with candles, never place them on the tree or on tables where other flammable decorations have already been placed. Chanukah menorahs should never be placed near curtains or other decorations.

· Turn off all lights and extinguish all lit decorative items when leaving the home or going to bed. Lit candles and menorahs should never be left unattended. The NFPA recommends turning tree lights and exterior decorative lights off when leaving the home or going to bed.

· Utilize a fire screen on fireplaces. Embers can catch on trees, decorations or anything else that's flammable if they escape the fireplace. Fire screens prevent that from happening by ensuring embers from burning logs stay in the fire place. Like candles and menorahs, fires burning in a fireplace should never be left unattended. Make sure all embers have been extinguished before leaving the home or going to bed.

· Keep discarded trees away from your home. A 2014 analysis from the NFPA found that none of the ten days with the largest share of Christmas tree fires were before Christmas. Dried out trees still pose a fire risk even after they've been removed from a home. When discarding a tree at the end of the holiday season, place it at the curb or keep it a safe distance away from your home and garage until you can.

Fire safety measures are an important component of the holiday season that can prevent this joyous time of year from turning tragic.

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Independence Area Food Pantry Part-time Support Person

The Independence Area Food Pantry is hiring a part time support position. Applicant must have a valid driv er’s license. Responsibilities will include:

Help Wanted - Office Assistant

Buchanan County Extension and Outreach

This position upholds the ISU Extension Service mission of build ing partnerships with people and providing science-based learning opportunities to improve quality of life in Iowa and maintains office operations by adhering to policies and procedures as established and approved by the Buchanan County Extension Council.

Supports day-to-day office operations including face-to-face clients, answering the telephone, copying and assembling mate rials, redirecting questions to the appropriate staff, and database management.

Provide clients with friendly, efficient service; have knowledge and support of instructional programming education and experi ences in Community and Economic Development, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Human Sciences, and 4-H & Youth program areas and assist in teamwork with other county staff, Regional Director, and Field Specialists in the operation of the Buchanan County Extension office.

This is a full time job located in Independence, with a flexible schedule that varies to the needs of the office. Salary dependent on education/experience. To apply, submit resume and refer ences to Kara Vance at karav@iastate.edu by October 14, 2022.

Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status and will not be discriminated against.

• Maintain accurate inventory records

•Unloading and processing donations and orders

•Lifting 50 pounds as well as walking up and down stairs carrying up to 30 pounds

•Working in a freezer for short periods of time

Please pick up an application and full job description at Independence Area Food Pantry, 201 2nd Ave NE Independence, IA

Help Wanted - Swine Technician

1,200 sow breed to wean swine farm located south of Winthrop is hiring a swine technician.

Requirements:

-assist with all tasks on a sow farm including pressure washing and processing piglets

- ability to do basic math

- lift up to 50 pounds

- work every third weekend

Pay will be based on experience ($17-$21/ hour). A quarterly performance bonus is also available.

Call Trish at CBL Farms at 319-521-7180 for more information

Smoking Materials

According to a recent study by the NFPA, smoking materials causes over 20% of home fire deaths. Fires started by smoking materials have long been the leading cause of fire fatalities. Only 5% of home fires are started by smoking materials, yet these fires caused more than one-fifth (22%) of the deaths. 10% of home fire injuries, and 8% of the direct property damage. The death rate of 30.6 deaths per 1,000 fires was 4.4 times the overall rate of 7.0 deaths per 1,000 reported home fires.

Heating Equipment

One out of five home fire deaths was caused by heating equipment. Heating equipment was the second leading cause of home fires (16%), home fire deaths (19%) (tied with cooking), and home fire injuries (12%) and 16% of the direct property damage during this period. Chimney fires were the most common type of heating fire. Space heaters, including portable heaters and those that are permanently installed, were involved in five of every six home heating fire deaths and in 16% of home fire deaths from all causes. Loss rates per 1,000 fires started by heating equipment overall were lower than many other major causes because of lower losses associated with chimney and central heating fires.

Intentional Firesetting

Intentional firesetting caused 8% of home structure fires. These fires caused 14% of home fire deaths, 7% of home fire injuries and 8% of direct property damage. Intentional fires heavily overlap with, but are not identical to, legally defined arson fires. Playing with heat source and candles had the highest rates of injuries per 1,000 fires. Only 2% of home fires were started by someone, usually a child, playing with fire. These incidents caused 3% of home fire deaths, 5% of home fires injuries, 2% of direct property damage and an injury rate of 101.5 per 1,000 reported home fires This is roughly three times the overall rate of 35.5 injuries per 1,000 fires.

Kitchen

The kitchen is a leading area of origin for home fires and injuries. More than two of every five (43%) reported home fires start in the kitchen or cooking area. These fires caused 17% of the home fire deaths and two of every five (39%) home fire injuries. Apartment or multi-family housing fires were more likely to start in the kitchen (67%) than were fires in one- or two-family homes (33%).

Candles

*Candles cause 3% of home fires, 4% of home fire deaths, 7% of home fire injuries, and 6% of direct property damage from home fires.

*On average, there are 29 home candle fires reported per day.

*More than one-third of these fires (36%) started in the bedroom; however, the candle industry found that only 13% of candle users burn candles in the bedroom most often.

*Nearly three in five candle fires start when things that can burn are too close to the candle.

*Falling asleep was a factor in 11% of the home candle fires and 37% of the associated deaths.

Electrical

Electrical distribution or lighting equipment are involved in 9% of the home structure fires. These incidents caused 16% of the home fire deaths, 9% of the home fire injuries, and 18% of the direct property damage.

Tips for preventing combine fires

Recent drought conditions increase potential for combine fire during this year’s harvest. No one wants equipment to go down during harvest, especially if it’s due to a combine fire. To help manage and prevent a combine fire, Joshua Michel, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Field Agronomist, recommends practicing several safety principles before and during harvest season.

“Look at your local forecast,” Michel says. “When dry conditions persist, windy conditions increase potential for combine and field fires. That’s especially true when winds are strong and humidity is low. There’s a lot of dry corn stalks and bean residue, things are dustier, and all it takes to start a fire is a spark from an engine, overheated bearing, or contact with the exhaust manifold.”

As technology advances, today’s combines are larger and more powerful, which means they generate more heat during operation. Fire needs two sources for combustion: heat and fuel.

“You can’t get away from the heat a combine generates,” Michel says. “That means we have to do a good job of removing the fuel source that’s near the heat. Keep that combine clean, especially around the engine compartment. Use a high-pressure washer or compressed air to get rid of caked on oil and grease. Get any crop residue and dust off. The cleaner you keep it, the less potential there is for fire.”

Other maintenance tasks that help reduce fire risk include checking coolant and oil levels every day, especially if the combine features an engine turbo charger. During operation, there may be wear and tear on some areas which could lead to an oil or coolant leak.

“A good practice is to frequently blow off any leaves, chaff or plant material,” Michel says. “You could use a leaf blower if a pressure washer or compressed air isn’t available. It’s best to get that done at the end of the day. If you wait till morning, dew may make it more difficult to get the plant materials off the machine.”

In addition to clearing the exterior of the combine, search for plant material that wrapped up on the machine near bearings, belts, or any place where friction occurs since friction is what produces heat.

“Check the exhaust system and make sure nothing is leaking, including fuel, oil, any hoses,” Michel says. “Inspect and clean any recessed areas near fuel tanks and lines. I know I sound like a broken record, but keeping the machine clean is the best way to prevent a fire.”

When it’s time to refuel, take 10 to 15 minutes to allow the combine to cool down. This reduces the risk for gasoline or diesel fuel volatilization and igniting fumes.

“Research suggests that, if we have dry conditions, which we see this year across much of the Midwest, coupled with wind speeds in excess of 20 to 30 miles per hour, combine and field fires are nearly inevitable,” Michel says. “As dry as the growing season has been, things dry out even more in fall. Producers may want to consider if they can delay harvest until we have some moisture on the ground.”

Michel notes that even a shower that brings a tenth of an inch of rain can help significantly reduce fire risk.

“Obviously, producers still need to get into the field, but whatever can be done to reduce the risk of fire will be beneficial,” Michel says.

If fire does break out on a combine or in a field during harvest activities, Michel encourages producers to immediately call 911.

“If you believe something is smoldering or you see fire, don’t hesitate to call 911,” he says. “Fire fighters are happy to find that you were able to contain the fire or that it turned out to be nothing. That’s a much better situation than arriving to find that a combine or field is engulfed in flames.”

A fire like these doubles in size in less than one minute, making every moment critical before fire fighters arrive. Burning embers will quickly spread fire downwind, causing a fire to rapidly become uncontrollable.

“If you’re able to fight a fire on the ground, work from the black area, where the field is already burned,” Michel says. “Never try to fight a fire if you can’t do so safely.”

Preparing for a potential fire includes keeping two ABC-type fire extinguishers on the combine. A smaller 10-pound extinguisher should be placed inside the cab or right next to the cab door. A larger 20-pound extinguisher should be located close to the ground on the combine exterior.

“Two to three times during the year, invert those extinguishers so the powder doesn’t all settle in the bottom,” Michel says. “The combine vibration will cause the powder to settle, which means it may not work properly when you need it.”

Other preparations that are key to successfully managing a combine or field fire include listing the 911 addresses for each field. Having this at hand will allow emergency services to reach the field more quickly.

Most farm equipment is covered by insurance, however, in today’s economy, obtaining necessary repairs or equipment replacement could be challenging and take a significant amount of time.

“Do all you can to prevent a fire,” Michel says. “Even if you think you smell something, it’s better to call for help first, then inspect to see what’s happening. No one will complain if they reach the field to find there’s no fire to put out or you’ve managed to control it with your fire extinguisher.”

Prevent the hazard of overloaded electrical circuits

Fire Protection Association notes that each year more than 47,000 home fires in the United States are caused by electrical failure or malfunction.

Overloaded electrical circuits are a frequent culprit in residential fires. For tunately, overloaded circuits are preventable. According to the Electrical Safety Foundation International, the following are some potential indicators that circuits are overloaded.

· Flickering, blinking or dimming lights

· Frequently tripped circuit breakers or blown fuses

· Warm or discolored wall plates

· Cracking, sizzling or buzzing from receptacles

· Burning odor coming from receptacles or wall switches

· Mild shock or tingle from appliances, receptacles or switches.

Learning to recognize the signs of overloaded circuits is an important step in making homes safe, as the NFPA notes that home fires contribute to hun dreds of deaths and more than 1,500 injuries each year. Such fires also hit homeowners in their pocketbooks, causing an estimated $1.4 billion in prop erty damage annually.

Prevention is another key component when safeguarding a home and its residents from fires sparked by electrical failures of malfunctions. The ESFI offers the following tips to prevent electrical overloads.

· Never use extension cords or multi-outlet converters for appliances.

· All major appliances should be plugged directly into a wall receptacle out let. Only one heat-producing appliance should be plugged into a receptacle outlet at any given time.

· Consider adding new outlets to your home. Heavy reliance on extension cords indicates that your home does not have enough outlets. Bring in a qualified electrician to inspect your home to determine if more outlets are necessary.

· Recognize that power strips only add additional outlets; they do not change the amount of power being received from the outlet.

Fires sparked by electrical circuit overload pose a significant threat. Thank fully, such fires are preventable.

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Buchanan County Board of Supervisors - September 26, 2022

The Buchanan County Board of Supervisors met in regular session at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, September 26, 2022. Present: Don Shonka and Clayton Ohrt and Gary Gissel via telephone.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Motion by Ohrt second by Gissel to approve minutes from September 19, 2022 meeting. All in favor motion carried.

Motion by Gissel second by Ohrt to approve claims filed with the County Auditor for $339,776.10. All in favor motion carried.

Motion by Ohrt second by Gissel to approve the resignation of Jacob Schwarting seasonal conservation technician effective September 19, 2022. All in favor motion carried.

Motion by Gissel second by Ohrt to approve hiring of Jacob Schwarting full-time conservation technician effective September 20, 2022, at the rate of $17.75 per hour. All in favor motion carried.

Supervisor Ohrt presented information regarding Township Trustee Training. It was well attended. Ohrt received an agreement to be signed for the training. Motion by Ohrt and second by Gissel to authorize the chair to sign agreement. All in favor motion carried.

Supervisors Ohrt discussed parking lot construction updates. Ohrt discussed the locked wooded door on the south side of IT/GIS/E911/Emergency Management area. Currently when customers are leaving the courthouse an employee has to escort them to the area to unlock the door for the customer to exit the building. After discussion motion by Gissel second be Ohrt to have IT Director Jason Vandenburg unlock the door during the construction project, to allow customers to exit the build ing without an employee escorting them. All in favor motion carried.

County Engineer Brian Keierleber presented information for the purchase of rail cars for the bridges. After discussion motion by Ohrt second by Gissel to set the let ting date for October 24, 2022 at 9:15 am. All in favor motion carried.

Motion by Ohrt second by Gissel to enter in to closed session at 9:23 a.m. per Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i) to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and that individual requests a closed session. Motion by Ohrt second by Gissel to come out of close session at 9:52 a.m.

Motion by Gissel second by Ohrt to adjourn at 9:59 a.m. All in favor motion carried.

Don Shonka, Chairman

Board of Supervisors, Buchanan County, Iowa

ATTEST: Kris Wilgenbusch, County Auditor & Commissioner of Elections

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Crop Report - Harvest is in full swing

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Fieldwork included harvesting row crops, chop ping silage, and some fourth cutting of hay.

moisture condition rated 17 percent very short, 36 percent short, 46 percent adequate and 1 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture con dition rated 22 percent very short, 35 percent short, 42 percent adequate and 1 percent surplus.

Virtually all of Iowa’s corn crop has reached the dent stage or beyond.

Eighty-two percent of Iowa’s corn crop was mature, 1 day behind last year but 4 days ahead of the average. Harvest of the corn crop reached 11 percent complete, 4 days behind last year and 1 day behind the 5-year average. Moisture content of field corn being harvested for grain was at 22 percent. Corn condition dropped slightly to 61 percent good to excel lent. Ninety-six percent of soybeans were coloring or beyond. Soybeans dropping leaves are 80 percent, 4 days behind last year and 1 day behind the 5-year average. Soybean harvest reached 26 percent, 3 days behind last year but 1 day ahead of the average. Farmers in NW Iowa led the way with 45 percent harvested while farmers in south cen tral Iowa have harvested just 4 percent. Soybean condition fell slightly to 61 percent good to excellent. Pasture condition dropped to 28% good to excellent. Water for cows and calves on pasture continued to be an issue in areas. Weaning is underway for some livestock producers.

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Autumn’s annual show begins in Iowa

There are many reasons to love autumn but a favorite for many is the turning of the leaves, which is pictured at Backbone State Park. Although the Iowa DNR anticipates peak viewing will begin this weekend for northeast Iowa, they note that cottonwoods, hackberry, elm, basswood and walnut are turning yellow, while sugar maples account for much of the splashes

BCHC no longer requiring masks

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Independence Police Department shares scam alert

Practice

when sick.

Cover nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze.

•Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth.

Disinfect surfaces and objects using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.

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