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The Official Newspaper of Humboldt County, Iowa Thursday, april 6, 2023 •

Vol. 164 - No. 48 - usps no. 254060

2021

TWO SECTIONS 2021

City council approves runway resolution, police union contract By KENT THOMPSON The Humboldt City Council on Monday approved maximum property tax dollars to be requested in the upcoming fiscal year and set a budget hearing on the fiscal 2023-24 budget for its next meeting, Monday, April 17, at 5:30 p.m. The Council held a public hearing on the maximum property tax dollar levy and, after closing the hearing with no written or oral comments from the public, passed resolution No. 2023-18, to set the maximum property tax dollars levied at an amount not to exceed $2,421,112, an increase of .57 percent from the maximum tax dollars requested in fiscal 2022-23. The Council is expected to pass a $16.8 million budget at its April 17 meeting. The estimated levy on regular property will be

$16.02 per $1,000 valuation. “That’s up about 21-cents per $1,000 over our current levy rate. It would have only been about a nickel, but then in February the Iowa Legislature fixed a property tax error from 2021,” Humboldt City Administrator Cole Bockelmann said. The change resulted in about a $60,000 loss in revenue for the city. The city is considering bonding for some public works projects next year. They include the Eagle Ridge Nature Trail with a pedestrian bridge connecting the current Cottonwood Trail to the Eagle Ridge Park on the west side of the Des Moines River. The city has received a TAP grant for $954,181, along with a $100,000

Rutz terminated, council meets in closed session By KENT THOMPSON Humboldt City Administrator Cole Bockelmann confirmed before Monday’s Humboldt City Council meeting that Humboldt Police Officer Susan Rutz has been relieved of her duties. The action came on Friday, March 3, and was the result of an in-house investigation into actions by Rutz that prompted her being placed on paid administrative leave, effective Dec. 30, 2022.



Humboldt Police Chief Joel Sanders has not commented on the reason for Rutz’s Susan suspension Rutz and subsequent termination. Bockelmann said he could not comment, other than to say Rutz is no

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Supervisors OK Secondary Road expenditures of $7.7 million By KENT THOMPSON Budget matters and public hearings dominated Monday’s meeting of the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors. The first public hearing was on the Humboldt County 2004 Secondary Road Budget and Construction Program. Each year, Humboldt County Engineer Ben Loots works with the Supervisors to develop a five-year plan of road construction and equipment upgrades for the department. According to the budget worksheet, the department is expected to start with a balance of $6.95 million when the new fiscal year begins on July 1. The department is expected $1.622 million in property tax revenues, about $77,000 fewer dollars than the current budget year. Regular

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road use taxes are estimated at $2.57million with $300,000 in local option sales tax monies and $64,647.68 in state funds for compliance with Iowa Law 306.4, which covers jurisdictional matters regarding roads and the requirement of rumble strips in advance of highway intersections. The county is expected to receive $314,549 in TIME-21 transportation act funds, roughly the same amount as the current fiscal year. The county is not expecting any RISE funds or bridge replacement funds in fiscal ’24. The county estimates the total receipts at $11,839,083.98. On the expense ledger, Secondary Roads expects $535,188 in engineering and administration expense, $2,375,000 in road construc-

tion expenses, $2,461,180 in total roadway maintenance, $2,386,965 in general roadway expenses, including new equipment, upkeep of equipment operations, tools, materials and supplies and real estate and building expenses. Total expenditures are pegged at $7,758,333. Road improvements For fiscal 2023-24, the county is looking at the following construction projects • Purchase additional right of way, widen shoulders, improve ditches and move utilities on 270th Street from Highway 169 east one mile and then north one mile on Gotch Park Road to 260th Street. Estimated cost, $150,000. • Box culvert replacement

on 250th Street west of Elm Avenue in Section 22 of Weaver Township. Estimated cost, $175,000. • Pipe culvert replacement on County Road C-44, east of Ohio Avenue in Section 9 of Beaver Township. Estimated cost, $50,000. • Four miles of pavement resurfacing of County Road C-26 from the intersection with County Road P-66, east to Renwick. Estimated cost, $1,200,000. • Resurfacing of County Road P-66 from the intersection with County Road C-26 in the city of Hardy to the intersection with Highway 3 in Lake Township, for a total of 5.5 miles for an estimated cost of $2 million.

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George Bruder (left), Humboldt Lions Club member and former principal at Taft Elementary School in Humboldt, serves a meal to a student and her family during Pancake Day at the school on March 31. See story and more photos inside on page 2A. Independent photo by Phil Monson. To buy this photo and more from our gallery, visit our website at www.humboldtnews.com.

Easter Egg Hunts in area on Saturday Several communities in the county will be having Easter Egg Hunts and activities this coming Saturday. Here is a listing. Humboldt—The HumboldtDakota City Kiwanis Club has hosted an Easter Egg Hunt for more than 40 years. This year’s event will be Saturday, April 8, at 10 a.m., in the east parking lot at the Humboldt Recreation Center. People attending are asked to park in the middle school and high school parking lots to allow for Center members to have parking space.

The event will kick off at 10 a.m. with preschool children, who may be accompanied by adults picking up candy. That will be followed by kindergarten and first graders at 10:10 a.m. and the second and third graders at 10:20 a.m. There will be a special Easter basket for one lucky winner in each of the three age groups and a grand prize of a new bicycle for one winner from each of the age groups.

The Kiwanis Club thanks the local businesses who help provide the candy and prizes. Something new this year is that some of the businesses will have their special treats available at the Rec Center the day of the event. Participants will be given instructions on what to do to obtain their gifts. There is usually a visit from a special guest with long ears and a fluffy tail. Renwick—The Boone Valley Betterment Association is providing an Easter Egg Hunt at Bobcat Park in Renwick on Saturday, April 8, beginning

at 11 a.m. Children through 12 years of age are invited to hunt for eggs at the park. Mayor Taylor Kunert has two special eggs with $50 in each of them for a couple of lucky children. Livermore—The Livermore United Methodist Women will be hosting their annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 8, at 10 a.m. at Livermore Swimming Pool Park. Following the event, the Livermore Library will host a short program in the park shelter house.

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Community foundation grants awarded Thor receives $25,000 toward new fire station

The Humboldt County Community Foundation awarded $25,000.00 to the City of Thor to aid in the construction of a new downtown fire station. Clay Hansen (second from left) of rural Thor, project coordinator, accepted the check from Alissa O’Connor, president of the HCCF. Foundation board members Bob Lee (left) and Angie Frerk (right) were on hand for the presentation. Independent photo. To buy this photo and more from our gallery, visit our website at www.humboldtnews. com.

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By PHIL MONSON The Humboldt County Community Foundation recently awarded a total of $125,930.03 in grants to local entities in the county. The city of Thor received a $25,000.00 grant toward the building of a new fire station, with an estimated total cost of $190,000.00. The City of Rutland received $25,000.00 to help build a park shelter house at Rose Mill Park, which has a total price tag of $127,018.00. The Humboldt County Agricultural Society received $25,000.00 to help cover costs on electrical upgrades at the fairgrounds, which include lighting, sound, drainage and horse arena projects, estimated at $59,725.77.

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A total of $7,500.00 went to the Food Bank of Iowa to feed Humboldt County, which had a need for $211,134.00. A total of $10,363.15 was awarded to the Humboldt Recreation Center for an exercise room project expected to be $59,752.77. The Humboldt Community School District received $10,050.00 ($23,750.00). The Humboldt County Ministerial Association received $5,299.27 to aid the food pantry and crisis emergencies, where is $20,000.00 is needed. A total of $4,700.73 was awarded to the John E. & Geraldine M. Miller Humanitarian Fund. Nokomis Woodworking Association received $4,140.15 for tools and equipment upgrades. They are looking at a project cost of $8,280.30. The Humboldt Music Booster Club received $4,250.00 ($9,417.28 project). $2,136.85 went to

the Humboldt County Community Foundation Endowment Funds. Clay Hansen of rural Thor is the chairman of the Norway Township Trustees and also serves as the project coordinator for the Thor Fire Department fundraising effort. Hansen volunteered to take the lead role on the project. “We are really blessed because we started off with a nice insurance reimbursement check to get us started then it was a matter of, ‘where are we going to go from here?’ We applied to Humboldt County and they were so very gracious to give us the $25,000.00,” Hansen said. A downtown fire in early December of 2021 necessitated the need for a new fire station. “After we applied for the grant, things just started falling into place for our fundraising. We’ve got four or five

other groups within the community that came forward to donate to the cause. It’s pretty exciting for the town of Thor, we are getting a brand new building. Rarely do you get anything like that,” Hansen said. “I think it will help stimulate the local fire department and the volunteers, who take a lot of pride in what they do,” Hansen said. “The new station will help with everything they do there.” Alissa O’Connor, president of the Humboldt County Community Foundation and director of the Humboldt County Development Association, said all of the recipients had worthwhile projects. “We’re really proud of the projects that we fund every year. The community foundation does a really nice job of taking a look at all of the

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Pancake Day is a big hit at Taft Elementary School By PHIL MONSON Pancake Day is back at Taft Elementary School in Humboldt and it’s bigger and better than ever. Last Friday the lunch room attendance at Taft swelled as students were joined by parents and grandparents for the event. Members of the Humboldt Lions Club were on hand to make and serve the pancakes. “With all four grades we have in our building about 60 or more adults for each grade signed up to come in and eat with a student. So it was a very good turnout we had today,” Taft School Principal Ryan Fedders said. “We didn’t have it the last two years due to all the COVID-19 protocols, but this is my first experience with it and it has been a very busy day,” said Fedders, who is in his third year as principal at Taft. “It’s good to have everybody back in the building, that’s for sure.” “It’s nice to have parents and grandparents coming in and sharing the time with their students,” Fedders said. “I told Mr. Nostrom, who is on duty today during lunch hour, ‘I think this is the quietest it has been in the lunch room even though we almost doubled the capacity. Funny how that works when you have parents in the building,’” Fedders said, extending a wide smile. Humboldt resident George

Bruder, retired Taft elementary principal and Lions Club member who was instrumental in getting Pancake Day started, was on hand to serve the meal. “This is the 14th or 15th year for it. Mrs. Boswell and I started it in her classroom. But that first year we kept tripping the electrical breakers, so I said we have to come up with a new idea,” Bruder said. “I was a member of the Lions Club and so that’s how the club got involved and we moved it into the lunch room.” “The kids love it. The parents love it. It’s well-received by everyone,” Bruder said. “Every March the second graders go up to tap the syrup from the maple trees outside of Algona at the Sugar Shack. Mrs. Boswell began making pancakes in her classroom to try the syrup. Mike Duffy was the custodian at the time and he said we have to try something different because we kept tripping the electrical breakers,” Bruder said. “Just a big thank you to Mr. Bruder for the help from him and the Lions Club. He was here when it got started years ago when the second grade started going up to the Sugar Shack in Algona to tap maple syrup from the maple trees. It’s good to be able to carry on the tradition. I’m excited to see everybody here today,” Fedders said.

The Taft Elementary School lunch room filled to capacity last week in hosting the annual Pancake Day. Independent photo.

Kelly Gonder (left) of Humboldt enjoyed sharing a meal with her granddaughter, Zaharah Dencklau, a second grade student at Taft Elementary School in Humboldt on Pancake Day at the school on March 31. Independent photo. To buy this photo and more from our gallery, visit our website at www. humboldtnews.com.

Minor accident results in no injuries Police report A minor accident with no injuries occurred at approximately 7:30 a.m. on Friday, March 31. Kelsey R. Washington, 32, was backing her 2019 silver Buick Encore from her driveway at 408 4th Street North at the same time Kayli J. Ihle was backing her silver 2015 Chrysler Town and Country from her driveway at 407 4th Street North. Washington stated

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that she had backed out of her drive and was shifting her car into drive when the accident occurred. Ihle struck Washington’s rear passenger side fender with her rear driver side bumper. Washington sustained minor damage to her rear passenger side fender including denting and scratch marks. Ihle reported minor damage to her bumper including cracking. No injuries were reported from Washington and her two children or Ihle and her 4 children. No charges

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Gilmore City—The city of Gilmore City and the Gilmore City Public Library will be Saturday, April 8, at 9:30 a.m., at the ball diamonds at the Gilmore City-Bradgate School. Children are asked to bring their own bag/ baskets. Children will be divided by age to hunt for eggs with some of the eggs containing special prizes.

Lu Verne—The East Fork 4-H Club will be having an Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday, April 8, at 11 a.m., at the Lu Verne City Park for children ages 10 and under. Prizes will be handed out and kids 3 and under will have their own dedicated area to hunt for eggs. The Easter bunny will be available for photos.

were filed. March 27 6:04 a.m. – An officer assisted an individual with a lockout of their vehicle in the 400 block of 4th Avenue North. 8:58 a.m. – An officer assisted an individual with a lockout of their vehicle in the 600 block of 10th Avenue North. 10:45 a.m. – An officer performed school resource officer duties at the Humboldt High School (HHS). 2:18 p.m. – An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of 5th Avenue North for a welfare check. The resident was found to be alright. 8:01 p.m. – A driving complaint was reported in the 500 block of 11th Street SW. March 28 11:22 a.m. – An officer was dispatched to Taft Elementary School in reference to a suspicious person. An individual was located and was watching a relative of his during recess. The individual was advised to contact the school first and

school personnel was notified of the incident. 1:46 p.m. – An officer was dispatched to HHS to assist the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputies with threatening calls between students. The student who was sending the threats was taken off the premises and school staff was notified. 2:03 p.m. – An individual called the Humboldt Law Enforcement Center (LEC) to report people walking their dogs without leashes on the trails. 6:29 p.m. – An officer was dispatched to Ampride gas station to speak with a woman who was hit by a rock while driving. 8:08 p.m. – An officer conducted a traffic stop for a broken headlight on 6th Avenue North and 9th Street North. 9:08 p.m. – An officer assisted another agency on 3rd Avenue North and 13th Street North. 11:06 p.m. – An officer was dispatched to Sundance Bowling for a report. March 29 3:42 a.m. – An officer assisted with a vehicle lockout in the 1500 block of Wildcat Road.

Humboldt Lions Club members Russ Dugan (left) and Mick Hatcher flip pancakes into a tray headed toward the serving line at the annual Pancake Day at Taft Elementary School in Humboldt on March 31. Independent photo. To buy this photo and more from our gallery, visit our website at www.humboldtnews.com. 6:58 a.m. – An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Rainbow Drive for a 911 hang up call. 9:20 a.m. – An officer was dispatched to Liguria Foods, Inc. for an open line 911 call. 9:21 a.m. – An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of 1st Avenue South to follow up on an ordinance violation. 1:41 p.m. – An officer was dispatched to the Humboldt County Courthouse in response to an alarm. 3:01 p.m. – An officer assisted a HCS deputy with a traffic stop in the 700 block of 10th Avenue North. 6:25 p.m. – An officer received a driving complaint of a black sport utility vehicle (SUV) in the 800 block of 13th

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Street SW. The vehicle could not be located. 7:18 p.m. – an officer received a driving complaint on a small blue car in the 1200 block of 9th Street South. The vehicle could not be located.

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10:22 p.m. – An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of 2nd Street North for a call of an elderly woman knocking on a neighbor’s door. The woman was escorted back to her home.

10:46 p.m. – An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of 13th Street North for a report of a vehicle swerving on the

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longer employed. At Monday’s Humboldt City Council meeting, Third Ward Councilman Joel Goodell moved to go into closed session at 5:51 p.m., with at large Council member Matt Dominick seconding the motion. Council members John Sleiter, Jeff Harklau and Kirk Whittlesey also voted in favor. The reason for the closed session was 21.5 (1) [c]: A governmental body may hold a closed session by affirmative public vote by either two-thirds of the members of the body or all members present at the meeting, to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that a presently in litigation or where

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litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation. The Council met with attorney Mary Funk with Nyemaster Goode PC, the city’s legal counsel for a period of 54 minutes. The Council took no action following reopening the meeting and then adjourned the meeting at 6:46 p.m., according to City Clerk Gloria Christensen. Rutz’s rate of pay was $28.25 per hour. The gross pay for the administrative leave (including the accrued vacation and comp time payout) was $15,770.58

from Dec. 30, 2022 to March 3, according to city records. Rutz was hired as a police officer with the city in January 2019. She began her duties as the school resource officer at the beginning of the 2019-20 school year in August of 2019. She previously served as the city’s recreation director and also served as the Chamber of Commerce director for a time. Bockelmann said the Humboldt Police Department will begin searching for a new officer in the near future. The Humboldt Police Department has seven officers and a police chief.

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projects,” O’Connor said. “We always have more applications than we can fund, but each year we really take a close look at the applications and try to make a difference.” “In the case of the Thor grant, their total project costs ($190,000.00) are pretty significant, especially for such a small community. We are always happy to help and our projects make a difference,” O’Connor said. “This one will be impactful for Thor, signifi-

cantly.” “What is interesting is to look at the total project costs of the recipients of this year’s grants. Our maximum award grant is $25,000.00 and with us only receiving about $120,000 from the state, it’s nice to see what folks are contributing to from inside the county. That’s what we like to see, that total capital injection,” O’Connor said. “I may be the one picking up the funds today but we had

a lot of help from outside and within. Brian Nelson of Thor has been instrumental in helping get this thing rolling, along with Verla Thul, our city clerk. We’ve visited with our fire chief, Kevin Olson. Gronbach Construction will be our general contractor,” Hansen said. “We’ve been blessed with the support from the community and people who have stepped up to help,” Hansen said.

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Storm spotter training session is set for April 11 in Humboldt The National Weather Service in coordination with Humboldt County Emergency Management will be offering a storm spotter training on Tuesday, April 11, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Humboldt County Events Centers. Humboldt County Emergency Management Coordinator Kyle Bissell said he has invited all of the county’s first responders and has asked them to invite anyone they feel would benefit from the class. Anyone in the public who is interested is invited to attend. The class is free. Things people will learn from the class are: • Basics of thunderstorm development • Fundamentals of storm structure • Identifying potential severe weather features • Information to report • How to report information • Basic severe weather safety What is SKYWARN®? In most years, thunderstorms, torna-

does and lightning cause hundreds of injuries and deaths and billions in property and crop damage. To obtain critical weather information, the National Weather Service (NWS) established SKYWARN® with partner organizations. SKYWARN® is a volunteer program with between 350,000 and 400,000 trained severe weather spotters. These volunteers help keep their local communities safe by providing timely and accurate reports of severe weather to the National Weather Service. Although SKYWARN® spotters provide essential information for all types of weather hazards, the focus is reporting on severe local thunderstorms. In an average year, the United States experiences more than 10,000 severe thunderstorms, 5,000 floods and more than 1,000 tornadoes. Since the program started in the 1970s, the information provided by SKYWARN® spotters, coupled with Doppler radar technology, improved satellite and other data, has enabled NWS to issue more timely and accurate warnings for tornadoes,

severe thunderstorms and flash floods. SKYWARN® storm spotters form the nation’s first line of defense against severe weather. There can be no finer reward than to know that your efforts have given your family and neighbors the precious gift of time--minutes that can help save lives. NWS encourages anyone with an interest in public service to join the SKYWARN® program. Volunteers include police and fire personnel, dispatchers, EMS workers, public utility workers and other concerned private citizens. Individuals affiliated with hospitals, schools, churches and nursing homes, or those who have a responsibility for protecting others are encouraged to become a spotter. A class is not always held in Humboldt, but there is usually one every three or four years. “They (NWS) have a limited number of classes in the state each spring. I thought I would apply and we were lucky enough to be chosen for 2023,” Bissell said.

School board settles contract with HEA health insurance is 4.39 percent for certified teaching staff in the district. Board member Bob Myott motioned to approve the contract with board member Shane Davis seconding the motion. The motion carried unanimously. The board also unanimous-

ly approved four personnel contracts for the 2023-24 school year. Sara Bruening was approved as kindergarten (transitional) teacher at Mease Elementary School. A transfer of Andrea Paterson from kindergarten to first grade at Taft Elementary School was approved.

Alex McDougall was approved as grades 7-12 Ag Instructor/FFA Advisor for the new school year. Jared Knapp was also approved as a part-time (50 percent contract) middle school band instructor.

Book sale to Benefit Humboldt County libraries April 21 and 22 The Humboldt County Democrats will hold a book sale to benefit our county libraries in Bode, Gilmore City, Humboldt, Livermore, Lu Verne, and Renwick on Friday, April 21, 3-6 p.m., and Saturday, April 22, 8-11 a.m., at the Humboldt Congregational United Church of Christ, 111 Taft St. N., in Humboldt. Get a bargain on any remaining books from 11 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 22.

Grab a box or a bag of books for a freewill donation during the final hour of the sale. Book sale patrons will be able to enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and a treat for a goodwill donation. Children 0-18 may pick up a coupon for a free item at the entrance to the book sale. Some exclusions apply, but not many! Humboldt County residents have donated generously to

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• Continuing the resurfacing of County Road P-66 from Highway 3 south, through the town of Thor and on to the Webster County line on 280th Street. Total six miles at an estimated cost of $2 million. Loots expects several box culvert projects in the coming years along with smaller paving projects slated for fiscal 2025, 2026 and 2028. The Board closed the public hearing without comment from the public and approved both the fiscal 2024 Secondary Road budget and the five-year construction program. The documents will now be sent off to the Iowa Department of Transportation. In a related matter, Loots presented a resolution 202310, which the Board approved. The resolution states Humboldt County’s support of the current Local Option Sales Tax as best representing the will of the voters and a reduction of property taxes, often a stated goal of both the County Board of Supervisors and the Iowa Legislature. The 2023 Iowa Legislature is considering Senate File 550, a bill that would turn the current local option sales tax into a statewide sales tax, imposing it in every jurisdiction. The reason is to take 3/8th of a cent and allocate it to the Iowa Water and Land Legacy Trust Fund. While the Supervisors support the Iowa Water and Land Legacy Trust Fund, stripping local control over LOST revenues would disregard the will of the voters, who have voted to have LOST utilized for specific purposes. The resolution says it is concerned about the Legislature’s ability to backfill LOST revenues that would be lost if the bill passes. Also, SF 550 currently has a Jan. 1, 2025 sunset, after which, no jurisdiction would have the ability to take a LOST proposal or revenue purpose statement to the vot-

ers. “We get about $300,000 a year from lost and your community betterment account gets about $150,000 a year from it,” Loots told the Board. He said the adopted resolution was patterned after one drafted by Lyle Brehm, Poweshiek County engineer. The community betterment account pays for county contributions to the Humboldt County Fair, public libraries, local community service agencies and other requests from non-profits. The Board approved a contractor for dust control. Two bids were received, one from Pro Cooperative of Pocahontas in the amount of $1.40/foot for magnesium chloride, and one from Wessels Oil of Palmer at $1.45/foot of lignin sulfonate, with two applications on county gravel roads. “I like the lignin sulfonate better. It is easier to see and is easier on vehicles,” Loots said. Supervisor Rick Pedersen then moved to approve the quote with Wessels Oil, even though it was slightly higher. The Supervisors then reviewed four quotes for a water tank for the Secondary Roads Department. Loots said the piece of equipment is needed for the process of rebuilding rural gravel roads. Of the four bids received, FarmChem of Floyd was not the desired size. Henderson LAS of Manchester was not competitive in pricing. That left Sprayers.com of Grimes and Plastic-Mart of Minneapolis with quotes for 2,035-gallon tanks. Sprayers. com was $173 dollars cheaper, but the county would have to take time to drive to Grimes, load the tank and return home, whereas the $5,465 price from Plastic-Mart included delivery from Minneapolis. Board member Erik Underberg moved to approve purchasing the tank from Plastic-Mart. Budget hearing

the book sale. There is a wide selection of fiction and nonfiction books, children’s books, games, puzzles and DVDs. Do you have some items you would like to donate? Drop off items at the Humboldt Congregational United Church of Christ (south door): Tuesdays and Thursdays 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Wednesdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays 8 a.m. to noon. You may also arrange to have

[Police your donated books picked up by calling Kathy Eck at (515) 332-4749 or emailing books@ humboldtcountydemocrats. org. Donations will be accepted through April 16. Please make sure your donations are in fair or better condition. The time to spread the joy of reading throughout our community is now. For more information see: humboldtcountydemocrats. org/books.

] The Supervisors held a public hearing on maximum property tax dollars levied for 202324. Information presented showed taxable valuations for general services at $865,532,742, about $25,000 more than property taxes certified in fiscal 2022-23. It would represent an estimated tax rate for that segment at about $5.00 per $1,000 assessed valuation, an increase of 3.44 percent For rural services, the estimated taxes would be $540,228,443, about $22,000 more than in fiscal 2022-23. The tax rate for rural services would be $3.95 per $1,000 assessed valuation, an increase of 4.17 percent. Humboldt County Auditor Trish Erickson presented a budget sheet that total property taxes levied for general basic, general supplement and debt service would total $5,089,367. Rural service levies would collect $2,012,481 in property taxes, for a total of $7,101,848. “The primary changes in the budget are county wages and the general cost of living increases in materials, building costs, utilities and construction. We tried cutting as much as we could from county department budgets without depleting services to the county citizens,” Erickson said. “We (as a county) are in the same boat as all the other taxpayers. Increased costs get passed along in things we buy and we really don’t have much for options,” District 1 Supervisor Bruce Reimers of Humboldt, said. The overall levy amount will be about $10.06 per $1,000, pretty close to the existing budget. No members of the public commented on the matter. The Board adopted a resolution approving the maximum property tax dollars for fiscal 2023-24. They then set the public hearing for adoption of the

A funnel cloud appears between Humboldt and Gilmore City on the night of April 12, 2022. Three confirmed tornadoes appeared in the sky that evening and property damage occurred near Gilmore City and east of Bradgate. Humboldt Independent file photo by Phil Monson.

Humboldt County 2023-24 budget for Monday, April 24, at 9 a.m. in the county supervisor meeting room. The meeting is open to the public. In other action the Board: • Approved the 2023-24 Humboldt County medical/ health insurance. It was reported that premium rates will be going up by 8 percent beginning July 1. The reason for the increase is to restore the county’s partial self-funding insurance pool from $79,810 to $154,452. Denise Ballard, the county’s advisor with the Iowa Governmental Health Care Plan, met with the Board in late March over Zoom and went over the recommendation, which was approved on Monday. There are currently 20 county employees on single coverage. Their premiums will increase from $843.67 per month to $911.18 per month. The 52 county employees who have family insurance will see their monthly premiums increase from $2,052.84 to $2,217.04. • Reviewed bids for a new storage shed on the courthouse grounds with a single door and 8-foot by 20-foot dimensions in price ranges of $2,600 to $4,600. Maintenance director Paul Larson and Supervisor Bruce Reimers will obtain more information on cost and style before a decision is made. The Board moved to table the matter. • The Board also held a discussion but took no action on digital programming and permitting software for county zoning. The Board is expected to take action on the matter at its April 10 meeting. • Acting as drainage district trustees, the Board approved Chris Wergeland and Brent Kuehnast as reclassification commissioners for Drainage District 103 around Bode.

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roadway. The vehicle was followed and showed no signs of illegal activity of impairment. March 30 2:26 p.m. – An officer was dispatched to Taft Elementary School for a hang-up. 3:38 p.m. – An officer was dispatched to the 1200 block of 4th Avenue SW to assist the Humboldt County Ambulance. 6:32 p.m. – An officer received a driving complaint in the 300 block of 5th Street North. March 31 6:58 a.m. – An officer conducted a traffic stop on Highway 3 and 19th Street North. 7:36 a.m. – An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of 4th Street North for an accident. Two vehicles were backing out of their driveways and an accident occurred. No injuries were reported. 1:24 p.m. – An officer was dispatched to the 1000 block of Terrace Drive for a report of a missing moped. The mo-

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ped was returned by the owner’s son before the officer arrived. 5:51 p.m. – Officers executed a search warrant on a vehicle. 9:00 p.m. – An officer assisted the Humboldt Fire Department in the 100 block of 2nd Street South for a report of the smell of burning plastic. 10:14 p.m. – An officer received information at the LEC about an erratic driver on the roadway. 11:30 p.m. – an officer was dispatched to the 100 block of rainbow drive for a for a 911 hang-up. April 1 12:05 a.m. – An officer conducted a traffic stop in the 900 block of 13th Street SW for a broken headlight. 12:11 a.m. – An officer was dispatched to Humboldt County Memorial Hospital (HCMH) to assist a HCSO deputy. 1:19 p.m. - An officer was dispatched to Crossroads/ Cenex Gas Station for a report of counterfeit money. 6:39 p.m. – An officer initi-

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contribution from the city and $100,000 from Humboldt County. The remaining costs, about $1,081,469 will come from general obligation bond proceeds. The Council passed a motion to sign a letter of engagement with the firm Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. for services provided in connection with the issuance of an amount not to exceed $298,000 in State Revolving Fund capital loan notes. As bond counsel, the Des Moines firm agrees to provide a number of services related to the issuance, the company will be paid its normal hourly billable rates, in addition to incidental costs, which are not expected to exceed $500. The Council set a public hearing on the issuance of the sewer revenue capital loan notes in an amount not to exceed $298,000. The hearing

3:43 p.m. – A deputy was dispatched to the 1000 block of 8th Street South for a report of a stray dog that had been confined by an individual. The dog was returned to the owner before the officer or animal control arrived. 3:54 p.m. – An officer was dispatched to a residence in the 500 block of 11th Street SW in reference to a theft from a vehicle. After an investigation, the missing items were found to have been left at work. 4:05 p.m. – An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of 8th Street North for a report of an animal problem.

8:24 a.m. – An officer received a report of two dogs running at large. The officer was unable to locate the dogs. 9:17 a.m. – An officer received a report of two dogs running at large and the owners were out looking for them. The dogs were returned to the

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was set for Monday, April 17, at 5:30 p.m. “The additional funding will cover the cash shortfall we discussed during the budgeting process for the wastewater fund,” Bockelmann said. At 1.75 percent interest over 15 years, it makes sound financial sense to pay for the additional work this way, the city administrator remarked. The Council passed a resolution ordering the construction of runway improvements at the Humboldt Municipal Airport and setting a public hearing for Monday, April 17 at 5:30 p.m. on the plans, specifications and form of contract. The resolution goes on to say that the Humboldt city clerk is directed to advertise for bids and that all bids should be received at Humboldt City Hall by 11 a.m. on Monday, April 24. City staff will review the bids

Grants to Counties Program for Humboldt County is offering free well water testing for coliform bacteria, nitrate, arsenic and manganese as well as reimbursement on well closures and rehabilitation. Well closure: up to $500, well rehabilitation: up to $1,000 for qualifying wells, and cistern closure: up to $300. Please call for more information at Pocahontas County Public Health or to schedule a test at

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owner. 10:01 a.m. – A deputy came across two males going through a dumpster that did not belong to them in the 600 block of 5th Avenue South. The individuals were identified and given a verbal warning that they cannot go through dumpsters without the owner’s consent. The owner of the residence was contacted and informed.

ated a traffic stop for a broken headlight in the 300 block of 13th Street North. 9:33 p.m. – An officer was dispatched to give lifting assistance on 11th Avenue North. 10:32 p.m. – An officer was dispatched to speak to individuals in the 300 block of 2nd Street South who were operating all terrain vehicles on their property. April 2 12:08 a.m. – An officer initiated a traffic stop for a broken headlight on 3rd Avenue North and 13th Street. 1:58 p.m. – Officers assisted Webster County Law Enforcement with a pursuit on Paragon Avenue. 8:07 a.m. – A stray cat was taken to Moffitt Animal Shelter.

and then the Humboldt City Council will review and act upon them at its Monday, May 1 meeting. The project will be done in 2023-24 and 2024-25, with approximately one-quarter of the total construction cost planned for the fiscal 2024, roughly $675,000 of the $2.43 million project. The city expects to receive a Federal Aviation Administration grant of $607,500 and local matching

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In a brief, special meeting on March 30, the Humboldt School Board approved a tentative agreement and master contract with the Humboldt Education Association for the 2023-24 school year. The board approved a 3.26 percent pay increase. The total package increase with

funds of $67,500. Sumner Avenue work City Council member Kirk Whittlesey asked about Sumner Avenue resurfacing. “I’ve had a lot of people asking me when it is going to be done?” Whittlesey said. Bockelmann said bids will probably be let this fall for a 2024 construction season proj-

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WAY BACK WHEN TEN YEARS AGO 2013

A Green Runners group is starting in Humboldt. Green Runners started in Des Moines and is a non-profit group. The group walks approximately two miles (45 to 60 minutes) while picking up trash and garbage along the way (hence the name Green Runners).

2013

Humboldt farmer Thad Naeve presented a $2,500 check to the Humboldt High School FFA. Naeve was selected as the recipient of the Monsanto Fund’s America’s farmers Grow Communities Award. In addition to the $2,500 to the Humboldt FFA, because Humboldt County was a disaster area as declared by the U.S. Department of Agriculture because of the 2012 drought, Naeve received another $2,500, which he elected to contribute to Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Inc., in Humboldt County.

2013

Neleigh Almond, 5, of Gilmore City, donated 10” of her hair to Locks of Love. She had her hair cut at the Clip Joint in Gilmore City. She is the daughter of Jeff and Melissa Almond.

FIFTEEN YEARS AGO 2008

Jamie Flot, President and COO of Chantland MHS Company, and Steve Hartmann, Chantland MHS Project Cordinator, were shown accepting Monsanto’s Supplier Quality

Recognition Award from Scott Dantuono and Michelle Senn. Out of 31,000 suppliers, just 75 have received the award over the past 21 years.

2008

named First Runner-up Miss Teen America 2003. Myndi Gorham was crowned Miss Iowa Junior Teen America 2003.

2003

Returning letterwinners for the Humboldt Wildcat boys’ soccer team are: Cody Crawford, Nick Madsen, Joe Myers, Trevor Erickson, Ben Wickett, Matt Carda, Nat Moser and Curtis Peterson.

Mike and Sharon Dailey of Humboldt received the Booster of the Year Award at the Humboldt wrestling banquet.

2008

The Humboldt County Landfill is now officially closed. The landfill stopped accepting waste more than a year ago, but not until recently has all the paperwork been approved by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Harlan Hansen, who chairs the Humboldt County Landfill Commission, informed the supervisors that all the necessary permits and paperwork have been approved by DNR for the official closing of the landfill.

Steve Harrington and his daughters, Sam and Ashlyn, were pictured with Stacey Wempen and her daughter, Tayla. They were shown with a wine rack built by Harrington that was on display at Wempen’s Florals. The wine rack will be auctioned off at the annual St. Mary’s Gala.

T WENT Y YEARS AGO 2003

Ground hasn’t even been broken yet for Springvale Assisted Living at Humboldt County Memorial Hospital, but already seven people are on a waiting list. Hospital Administrator Monte Neitzel said the Sylvia Hills architectural firm has been secured to design the project to be attached to the northwest side of the hospital. The plan calls for 16 units, seven of which will be two-bedroom and nine one-bedroom.

2003

A pair of Humboldt students placed high in a pageant in Fort Dodge. Jessica Webb was

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1998

Pastor Richard Merrill, represented the Humboldt Noon Kiwanis Youth Services Committee, presented a $50 check to Margie Nielsen, finance cochair of Project Prom.

1998

Earning all-conference honors by the basketball coaches of the North Central Conference were: ross Sleiter (third team), Chad Graaf (third team) and Justin Thompson (first team).

FOR T Y YEARS AGO 1983

Representatives of Seaquist Pruitt VFW and Auxiliary 7083 of Bradgate presented a United States flag to the Humboldt Group Home. Holding the flag were VFW adjutant Don Madsen and Sharon McCann of the Group Home. Also present were: Group Home residents Jill Larson, Nancy Suttie and Miles Bristol, VFW Americanization Chairman Molly Brown, residents Rick Gartin and Rich Wilson, VFW Auxiliary president Phyllis Wallace and VFW commander Jean Wallace.

1983

Humboldt High School Principal Delmar Cram was one of four Iowa school administrators to receive the Iowa High School Athletic Association’s Administrator Award at the boys’ state basketball tournament in Des Moines.

1983

Lynette Kraft of Renwick is a member of the Waldorf College Concert Choir that will tour through the Midwest.

FOR T Y-FIVE YEARS AGO 1978

Jack and Mary Jacobs have sold their Coast To Coast Store in Humboldt to Lyle (Elwyn) and Marion Burns of Orange City.

1978

The staff of the Humboldt Public Library includes: Jean Holste, Mary Lowder, chil-

The City of Bode was platted in December 1881 by the Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railroad. Torkel Rossing established several early businesses which included a general merchandise store, lumber yard, and creamery. Shortly after that the lines were purchased by the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad and a depot was constructed. Passengers could board at Bode and travel as far as Chicago or the Pacific Coast or as close as Goldfield or Emmetsburg. The depot was torn down in 1976. Text adapted with permission from “Images of America - Humboldt County” by Pat Baker and Martha Schmidt. Photo scan and restoration by Tom Tierney. dren’s librarian Irene Blaire, Eunice Gruener, Bill Verbrugge, Vivien Hansen, head librarian Marilyn Fevold, and Wendy Zimmer.

1978

Jill Hoversten, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Les Hoversten of rural Bode, will be the Cloverleaf Unit Auxiliary representative at Girls State at UNIT campus in Cedar Falls.

FIFT Y YEARS AGO 1973

has entered an original painting in the 11th annual Benedictine Art Awards, a national art competition inspired by the world-famous art collection on permanent display at the Benedictine Abbey in Fecamp, France.

1973

Jerry Davis, Humboldt’s second team all-state end, has signed a national letter of intent to attend Drake University, Des Moines.

1973

St. Joe – Mrs. Ed Bormann entertained R-Nu 500 Club. Receiving prizes were Mrs. N.J. Weydert, Mrs. Ralph Reding and Mrs. Rosalia Illg.

SIX T Y YEARS AGO 1963

Four new members were accepted by the local Lions Club. The new members include Russ Christensen, Joe Fitch, Boyd Short and Jack Cleverly.

1963

James W. Sargent, Humboldt,

Frank Rittgers, a sophomore at the University of Iowa has been named floor chairman of her housing unit, Beth Wellman House in Burge Hall, women’s dormitory.

1963

When warm weather hit Humboldt, the girls PE classes tossed hats over their shoulders and went over to Taft Park to play softball. Miss King, girls’ PE teacher, tells of the possibility of tournaments being set up.

Lora Rittgers, daughter of the

COURTHOUSE HUMBOLDT COUNT Y DISTRIC T COUR T JUDGEMENTS

State of Iowa vs. Michael D. Loffredo, Humboldt, failure to affix a drug tax stamp, 2 years probation, fine $1,025 plus surcharge and court costs, suspended. State of Iowa vs. Shawn M. Meyering, Humboldt, trespass

1st offense, fine $105 plus surcharge and court costs. Kolton A. Rubel, Badger, public intoxication, fine $250 plus surcharge and court costs.

SMALL CL AIMS PE TITIONS

Hauge Associates, Inc. vs. Kelli Jarvis.

Hauge Associates, Inc. vs. Andrea E. Trenary.

DISMISSALS

Dani L. Eisentrager vs. Darryl L. Anderson.

PROBATES

John C. Wickett, deceased. Roxanna Gregory, deceased, Kallie D. Davis, executor, Mickey Frankl, executor.

COUNT Y RECORDER WARR ANT Y DEEDS

Galdino Rios to Boldt Nutrition, LLC., Pt of Lot 7, Blk 27, Original Town, Humboldt, Pt of Lot 8, Blk 27, Original Town, Humboldt. Martin & Doris Zaugg Farms, LLC, to NDTCO Trustee FBO Cole D. McFarland IRA, Land in SW SE, Sec. 15, Twp. 92, Rng. 28, Land in

Govt Lot 5, Sec. 15, Twp. 92, Rng. 28. BDH LLC, B D H LLC to Arnold Motor Supply LLP, Pt of Lot 1 Blk 28, Second College Addition, Humboldt, Pt of Lot 2 Blk 28, Second College Addition, Humboldt,

COUR T OFFICER DEED

Mary A. Fisher Estate, Edward Fisher Executor, Steve Fisher, Executor to Edward

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Action to stem gun violence is needed To the Editor: On March 27, 2023, yet another mass shooting occurred in the USA. This time in Nashville, TN, at The Covenant School, a parochial school. Three students, all nine years old, and three adult employees were killed. Murdered actually, senselessly murdered. The word ‘killed’ seems to longer evoke the grisly truth of what happens to someone shot by

the weapons perpetrators of these horrific crimes choose to use. This mass shooting was the 131st of 2023, 131 in 86 days, or 1.58 per day. Gun deaths have become the #1 cause of death for young people, more than auto accidents or cancer. Tennessee State Senator Heidi Campbell (D) and State House member Bo Mitchell (D) were in the reunification

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center where parents and the school’s students were brought together. Both heard the heartbreaking sound of a mother who learned that her child was one of the victims. Senator Campbell said, “I heard her primal scream. It was a day that the minutes seemed like hours. It took several hours for us to reunify them with their children. It did not have to happen.” Later, on the Statehouse floor, Mitchell said, “You need to hear the sound of the mother when she was told that she’d never see her child again. I’ve never heard a sound like that.” He went on to say, “I didn’t have one person ask me for thoughts and prayers today. They asked me for courage to come down here and do something.” Still later on Monday, Statehouse Speaker Cameron Sexton (R), said that the Tennessee House would not have a debate on gun policy as families are grieving. “There’s always a later date for that conversation,” he said. This is the same worn-out line we hear from some federal, state and local politicians whenever a mass shooting occurs. The sad thing is, that day never comes. For me, the issue of gun policy comes down to rights versus responsibilities. Yes, people have the right to own guns.

I have no argument with that. In fact, I wholly support it and own some myself. However, my issue is about the responsibility that goes along with that right. Is it being responsible, as the Republican-led legislature in Missouri has done, to allow 14-year-olds to openly walk down the street carrying a long gun without adult supervision? To me, this flies in the face of logic itself. I will close with the text of the prayer the U.S. Senate Chaplain, Rear Admiral Barry Black (Ret), gave on the Senate floor the day after this mass shooting. “Eternal God, we stand in awe of You. Lord, when babies die at a church school, it is time for us to move beyond thoughts and prayers. Remind our lawmakers of the words of the British statesman Edmund Burke, ‘All that is necessary for evil to triumph is for good people to do nothing.’ Lord, deliver our Senators from the paralysis of analysis that waits for the miraculous. Use them to battle demonic forces that seek to engulf us. We pray in your

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powerful name. Amen.” Terry Kocher Humboldt, IA

Fisher, Steve Fisher, Land in Govt Lot 3, Sec. 34, Twp, 91, Rng. 29, Land in Sec. 34, Twp, 91, Rng. 29.

CONTR AC TS

James M. Sabo, Jr., James Sabo, Jr., Susan L. Sabo to Carlton, Dewall, Danielle Dewall, Land in NW Sec. 6, Twp. 91, Rng. 30, Land in NW NW Sec. 6, Twp. 91, Rng. 30.

QUIT CL AIM DEEDS

Darryl L. Anderson to Kellie J. Anderson, Kellie J. Eichler, Pt of Lot 6, Blk 44, Original Town, Humboldt. Patricia M. Newell, Kathy D. Hauck, Michael R. Newell to Kathy D. Hauck, Michael R. Newell, Melinda S. McNaughton, Patricia M. Newell, Lot 17, Blk 2, Riverview Addn, Humboldt.

TRUSTEE’S DEED

Gary Verbrugge, Trustee,

Verbrugge Living Trust to Gary Verbrugge, Trustee, Verbrugge Living Trust Trustees, Verbrugge Living Trust, Gary Verbrugge, NW, Sec. 5, Twp. 91, Rng. 28. Doris E. Zaugg, Trustee, David M. Zaugg Heritage Trust, Rose M. Knobloch Heritage Trust, Elmer O. Zaugg Heritage Trust, Ruth J. Z. Dahlhauser Heritage Trust to NDTCO Trustee FBO Cole D McFarland, IRA, Land in SW SE, Sec. 15, Twp. 92, Rng. 28, Land in Govt Lot 5, Sec. 15, Twp. 92, Rng. 28.

MAGISTR ATE COUR T

Alexander T. Koch, maximum gross weight violation 9001 to 10,000 lbs. over, Hampton, $716.25. Tyler J. Davis, maximum gross weight violation 8001 to 9,000 lbs. over, Humboldt,

$658.75. Tyler J. Davis, maximum axel weight violation 7001 to 8,000 lbs. over, Humboldt, $1,147.50. Kevin C. Struecker, failure to maintain or use safety belts – adult, Fort Dodge, $135.50. Kenneth A. Brandhoij, failure to maintain or use safety belts – adult, $135.50. Angela D. Ruiz, speeding, Des Moines, $319.50. Cresten J. R. Craven, speeding, Ottosen, $118.25. Jaelynn Cirks, failure to yield upon left turn, Dakota City, $210.25. Merlin D. Anderson, speeding, Corwith, $118.25. Mya Vote, unlawful passing of school bus – first offense, Humboldt, $456.75.

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The Iowa Pork Producers Association collaborated with Hy-Vee Food Store for an $800 donation to the Humboldt County Food Pantry. The Pork Producers covered $500 and Hy-Vee chipped in another $300 to provide center-cut pork chops for needy families in the county. Pictured are Humboldt Hy-Vee Store Manager Tim Schipull and Danielle Rees with the Humboldt County Food Pantry. To see this and other photos go to www.humboldtnews.com. Humboldt Independent photo by Kent Thompson.

[More Council ect. The estimated $1.63 million project will include an asphalt mill and overlay on Sumner Avenue and Sumner Ave. SW, from the east city limits to 13th Street South. The city will be receiving a Surface Transportation Block Grant of $900,000 and the city expects to use an additional $726,870 in Local Option Sales and Service Taxes to pay for the improvement. “We don’t know any traffic impacts as yet. We’re not that far in design, but we will let the public know what changes will be taken to get that project completed through the

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downtown and up the Sumner Avenue Hill,” Bockelmann said. “Part of that will be on the contractor.” At this point, the bond would not include a ladder truck for the fire department, nor an extension to the north part of the fire station to house such a piece of equipment. The Council could revisit that and include it later, the city administrator said. In an effort to improve safety for city of Humboldt employees, the Council passed a resolution saying that all employees operating official vehi-

OBITUARY STEVEN B. CARYL

1964-2023

Steven B. Caryl, 58, of Colo, formerly of Humboldt, passed away unexpectedly on Friday evening, March 24, 2023. He was born Aug. 16, 1964 in Fort Dodge, the son of Burton and Marilyn (Silbaugh) Caryl. After attending high school, Steve went to Iowa Central Community College and trained as a welder and an automotive mechanic. At the time of his death, he worked at Iowa State University as a truck and transit technician where he mentored several staff members. Steve is survived by his wife Lisa of Colo; his sons Andy (Julie Martelli) of Ogden, Garrett (Becky) of Marshalltown and Dylan (Kayla) of Ankeny; his grandchildren Andrew, Tanner, Aubrey, Genevieve, Georgia, Mitchell and Amelia; his mother Marilyn of Humboldt; sisters Dr. Julie Caryl (Rev. Rae Hodge) of Pittsburgh, PA, Diane Caryl of Humboldt, Sheryl Caryl (Mike Hutton) of Wichita, KS; his brother Foster (Lisa) Caryl of Humboldt and his mother-in-law, Connie Thoma of Fort Dodge. He was preceded in death by his father, Burton. He was devoted to his loving wife, Lisa for over 36 years, and she considered him her “rock”. He was a constant guide and support to their sons. Steve will be remembered as always being willing to lend a hand with a smile on his face. He was a kid at heart and delighted in spending time with his grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Steve trained and competed with Bluetick Coonhounds. His dogs were award winners and he was especially proud of his dog, Dexter, who was a grand show dog and grand night champion. As a highly respected sportsman, he was known as a mentor and role model to young competitors. A visitation was held Saturday, April 1. A short tribute by family was offered at the Mason-Lindhart Funeral & Cremation Service in Humboldt. Burial will be at a later date in Union Cemetery, Humboldt. Steve loved nature so in lieu of flowers, please donate to a nature center or park of your choice or donate a memorial tree. www.masonlindhart.com

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Smoothies are a trend in nutrition that will never completely go away…and that’s okay! They are great for a meal on the go; a delicious way to add nutrition to your day if you’re not a fruit and veggie eater. Smoothies can be made in just about any flavor that you can think of and give a variety of nutrition benefits depending on the combinations of fruit, bases, and add-ins you use. Smoothies are essentially a meal in a cup. We still want to be mindful of what we’re blending to get a similar nutrition composition to what a meal provides. A smoothie should contain high-fiber carbohydrates, protein, and healthful fats to be a well-rounded liquid meal. Do you need to add powdered greens or other vitamin/ mineral supplements? Not necessarily. Food is always going to be our body’s preferred method to get nutrition in-

stead of supplements & powders. Food is complex and contains benefits that can’t always be duplicated or replaced by a powder. Our bodies can only take so many vitamins and minerals at one time. Some vitamins and minerals can’t be stored beyond what we need in a day. So if you’re adding a powder to your smoothie that contains more than 100% daily value of a vitamin/mineral your kidneys will filter it out to be excreted in your urine. If you like the idea of adding the most nutrition you can to your smoothie, throw in 1-2 handfuls of spinach or other leafy green. You most likely won’t even taste it with the other ingredients. Want to make smoothies even more convenient? Make freezer smoothie packs. Combine all solid ingredients and add-ins for 1 smoothie in a zip-lock freezer bag, label it and throw it in your freezer. When you’re ready to make

Council held a strategic planning session in January 2022. The Council approved a nuisance mowing services contract with Professional Septic Services of Humboldt for an amount of $220 per request, up from the $195 per lawn last year. “We received no bids for animal control services. We will be working with Humboldt County Sheriff Dean Kruger and the Humboldt County Supervisors for a 28E agreement to share animal control

with the county,” Bockelmann said. The Council approved a $5,000 Central Business District matching grant award to Skin Deep Lash and Beauty Lounge (13 Taft St. S.) for façade improvement. Applicant will be reimbursed once project is completed and proof of matching funds is submitted. Work will include brick tuck-pointing and new windows and awning and signage.

] cles, equipment, personal and rental cars on official business and other occupants use seatbelts and shoulder restraints. Employees operating onand off-road equipment with a Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS) shall use seatbelts when operating the equipment. Employees are also prohibited from riding in or on parts of a vehicle not designed for human occupancy. This includes but is not limited to pickup and truck boxes, fenders, steps

and bumpers. This also applies to trailers, ATV dump boxes and lift buckets. Failure to comply with these rules is a violation of city of Humboldt safety policies, which may result in disciplinary action. Employees should refer questions or comments about this policy to the city administrator. All employees will be trained on the policy. Training will be documented and the records stored at Humboldt City Hall.

Bockelmann said he is creating a list of non-conforming signs along the Highway 169/ Highway 3 corridor for locations that no longer match the business sign advertising the business. He said enforcement letters will be sent out, notifying business owners of signs that need to come down or be updated. The Humboldt City Council listed making improvements to the Highway 169/Highway 3 corridor as one of its strategic planning goals when the

Bill in Congress would double funding for ag research and development Today, U.S. Reps. Randy Feenstra (R-IA) and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) introduced legislation – the Advancing Cutting Edge (ACE) Agriculture Act – to double funding from $50 million to $100 million for the Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority (AgARDA) administered through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). U.S. Senators Roger Marshall (R-KS) and Michael Bennet (D-CO) have introduced companion legislation in the U.S. Senate. “Continued investment in agricultural research and development is vital to the success of our family farmers and

rural main streets in Iowa,” said Rep. Feenstra. “From foreign animal disease mitigation to increased crop yields, cutting-edge agricultural research and innovation will help make our farmers and producers more profitable, productive, and competitive in global markets. I am proud to help introduce the ACE Agriculture Act to provide our nation’s brightest minds with the resources they need to power American agriculture and support Iowa farmers.” “Our farmers face an evolving set of challenges and need new, groundbreaking agricultural technologies, approaches, and data systems to continue to survive, provide, and

PEO Chapter OA to meet Wednesday, April 12 The Chapter OA PEO Sisterhood will meet on Wednesday, April 12 at the home of Kathy Curran.  Co-Hostess is Carol Christensen. Coffee and conversation begins at 9 a.m.

thrive,” said Rep. Panetta. “This bipartisan legislation would double our investment in agricultural innovation and expand our efforts to provide for our nation’s food security and climate resiliency. For our farmers to continue to compete, they need to be equipped with cutting-edge tools that will push both American and global agriculture forward.” “We are so pleased to have support for agricultural programs that benefit research at Iowa State University,” said Peter Dorhout, vice president for research at Iowa State University. “Building on the strength of competitive and capacity funding from USDA, innovative programs like AgARDA can help usher in a new approach to applied research to help us continue our work as a trusted partner for

farmers and producers in Iowa and across the nation.” AgARDA was authorized as a pilot program in the 2018 Farm Bill to support high-risk, high-reward advanced research and development projects in the agricultural sector. This legislation also expands the scope of AgARDA to address animal and plant pathogens and pests that can harm farm productivity and study efforts to help farmers conserve water, protect soil health, combat drought, and mitigate the devastating impacts of extreme weather events. China has nearly doubled its funding on agricultural research and development, underscoring the need for the United States to remain competitive in this space and protect our national, economic, and food security.

The PEO meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m. Auction items will be provided by Carol Christensen and Sally Amlie. The program will be presented by Sue Hett.

THANK YOU

We would like to express our sincere appreciation and thanks to so many friends and family for your kindness shown in the passing of Jerry George. For the many beautiful flowers, cards, prayers, visits and words of sympathy, we will be forever grateful. Thank you to Bill Jorgenson of Mason-Lindhart for your guidance during this difficult time. We would like to thank the Humboldt Hospital Emergency Department and Humboldt County Memorial Hospital doctors, staff and EMTs for the excellent care they gave to both Jerry and JoAnn George during their time of need. Thank you to the Humboldt Hospital Long Term Care for their compassion and care for Jo Ann George during this difficult transition.

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a smoothie, dump the entire contents of the bag with your liquid of choice and blend! Here are some ideas to get your favorite flavor combo with the nutrition your body needs. Fruits and veggies will add high-fiber carbohydrates. P= protein source. F= fat source. Fruits: Bananas, apples, berries, oranges, pineapple, peaches, melon, kiwi, mango Nutrition boosters: Spinach, kale, avocados (F), carrots, celery, Cucumbers, cauliflower, cooked sweet potatoes Add-ins: Peanut butter (P/F), almond butter (P/F), flaxseed (P/F), chia seeds (P/F), oats, yogurt (P), cottage cheese (P), vanilla extract, honey, cocoa powder, protein powder (P). Liquid: Milk (P), 100% fruit juice, water, almond milk, soy milk, coconut water

Helpers Local Union No. 238 and the city. The contract will provide Humboldt Police officers with a 6 percent base wage increase, the same as other nonunion employees with the city. There is also minor contract language changes that clarify holiday pay benefits. The contract language only clarifies the existing contract and does not change holiday benefits or how they are paid. Officers who work a holiday will receive time-and-a-half based on actual hours worked, be it an eighthour shift or a 12-hour shift.

Financial tips for blended families Becoming part of a blended family can certainly be rewarding. Of course, as is the case in all families, there will be challenges, one of which is financial. A blended family must deal with some specific financial issues, so it’s a good idea to become familiar with them. In particular, consider these areas: Separate or joint accounts? – Should your two family units combine all your finances or maintain separate accounts? There’s no one correct answer for everyone, because this issue has emotional and psychological components to it, as well as financial considerations. But the nature of your new, blended family might guide you to a choice that makes sense for your situation. So, for example, if you are remarrying at a later stage in life, and you and your new spouse have adult children, you might think the best move is to keep separate accounts. But if you are joining households with a spouse or partner with younger children, you may want to merge accounts to pay for household expenses and work toward your new, shared financial objectives. And it doesn’t have to be an “either-or” approach — you might decide to blend some accounts and keep others separate. Debts and credit ratings – It’s likely that you and your new spouse or partner, and perhaps even some children, will bring debts into your blended family. As these debts can affect your family’s finances in several ways, including your ability to borrow and your credit ratings, you will want to know what everyone owes, and the amount of monthly payments needed to meet these obligations. After that, you may be able to find ways to consolidate debts or find other ways to reduce or eliminate them. Legal issues – When you establish a blended family, you may want to review, and possibly update, the beneficiary designations on your life insurance policy and retirement accounts, such as your IRA and 401(k). These designations can supersede instructions you may have left in your estate planning documents — including your last will and testament — so it’s important to ensure they reflect your current wishes. And speaking of your estate plans, you may well need to revise them, too, in consultation with your attorney. Attitudes toward money – Attitudes toward money — yours and those of your new spouse or partner — should be addressed when starting a blended family. Is one of you more of a saver while the other spends more freely? As investors, does one of you favor taking more risk while the other is more conservative? It’s important to reconcile these differences as best you can, especially if you plan on merging your finances. This means that you both may need to compromise somewhat, but you should strive to avoid having either of you feeling uncomfortable in your choices. In any case, open and honest communication is the first step in achieving a harmonious financial strategy. These aren’t the only financial considerations involved with blended families, but they should give you some things to think about — and the earlier you start thinking about them, the better. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, Member SIPC 3.5” x 2”

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Board of Supervisor’s Room Humboldt County Courthouse March 27, 2023 The Board of Supervisors of Humboldt County, Iowa met at 8:30 a.m. on the 27th day of March 2023 with the following members present: Lee, Loney, Pedersen, Reimers and Underberg Moved by Reimers and seconded by Lee to approve the agenda for March 27, 2023 Board Meeting. All voting aye. Moved by Underberg and seconded by Pedersen to approve the minutes of from the March 20, 2023 meeting. All voting aye. Chairperson, Loney opened the meeting up for public concerns. No one was present to speak so the Board continued with their regular meeting. IT Director, Chris Madison updated the Board that the implementation of the .gov will happen March 30, 2023 afterhours. Moved by Pedersen and seconded by Underberg to proceed with moving payroll to Northwest Bank, allowing for a checking and savings account. All voting aye. Moved by Underberg and seconded by Pedersen to confirm the date of the Max Levy Hearing as April 3, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. which has previously been scheduled for March 27, 2023. All voting aye. Ben Loots, County Engineer received only two of the four bids for a water tank, therefore would like to place this on the agenda for the following week. Moved by Underberg and seconded by Reimers to approve the Medical Examiner Contract for Independent Contract Services for FY23-24. All voting aye. FY23-24 MEDICAL EXAMINER CONTRACT FOR INDEPENDENT CONTRACT SERVICES

PURPOSE This is a contract between Humboldt County, Iowa, through the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors (hearinafter Humboldt County), and Benjamin Paul, D.O. (herein after Dr. Paul) for Dr. Paul to act as medical examiner on an independent contractor basis for Humboldt County for the duration of one (1) calendar year, March 1, 2023 until February 28, 2024. Pursuant to Iowa Code Section 622.32, this contract is hereby being memorialized in writing. CONSIDERATION Dr. Paul will be paid a retainer of $5,000 annually to be paid quarterly for the duration of this contract. Dr. Paul, or his designated death investigator, will be paid an additional $100.00 per inquest for apparent natural deaths that require a simple death investigation and filling out an ME-1 form (requiring an hour or less of time). Dr. Paul, or his designated death investigator, will be paid an additional $200.00 per inquest for traumatic deaths (e.g., accidents, traumatic suicides/suspect homicides) or suspicious deaths that require a more in-depth investigation and follow-up (requiring more than one hour’s time). An inquest shall constitute an evaluation of a human death that requires a medical examiner. The quarterly retainer payment of $1,250.00 shall be mailed by the Humboldt County Auditor directly to Benjamin Paul and mailed to 1304 10th St. SW, Humboldt, IA 50548. The additional $100.00 or $200.00 fee per inquest, plus mileage to and from the scene of the inquest from the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital, at the rate authorized by the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors, shall be mailed by the Humboldt County Auditor directly to Dr. Paul, made payable to Benjamin Paul and mailed to 1304 10th St. SW, Humboldt, IA 50548, or his designated death investigator, to be determined by the signor of the ME-1 Form. The above mentioned payments are the only consideration Dr. Paul shall receive for entering into this contract with Humboldt County. Humboldt County shall not perform any tax withholdings on Dr. Paul, or his designated death investigator’s payments. Humboldt County will receive an independent contractor in Dr. Paul to satisfy Humboldt County’s requirement to have a medical examiner pursuant to Iowa Code Sections 331.801 through 331.805. Dr. Paul will perform all duties required of him by Iowa Code Sections 331.801 through 331.805, and will be in control of how he discharges the above mentioned statutory duties of medical examiner for Humboldt County. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS Dr. Paul will be considered an independent contractor for all purposes, including but not limited to tax purposes, employment law purposes or any and all benefits offered by Humboldt County. Dr. Paul will not be considered an employee of Humboldt County, is not subject to the Humboldt County employment rules and regulations, and will not receive benefits provided to employees of Humboldt County, including but not limited to health insurance and IPERS. However, Humboldt County will pay up to $2,000.00 per year for Dr. Paul’s continuing education and training expenses including, but not limited to, the Iowa County Medical Examiner’s Meeting. Expenses directly related to the performance of Dr. Paul’s duties as county medical examiner such as equipment and mileage, will be reimbursed by Humboldt County. Dr. Paul will provide for his own licensing. Dr. Paul will be in control of how he discharges his duties as medical examiner and will not be given regular instructions from Humboldt County. Dr. Paul’s practice of medicine stands on its own as he practices for other entities, and he will be allowed to engage in any other medical practice he desires independent of this contract, and is not integrated into the entity of Humboldt County and is not under the supervision of Humboldt County. The regularity of Dr. Paul’s practicing medicine as the medical examiner for Humboldt County is not certain or regular, and will be based upon need for a medical examiner’s services in Humboldt County, Dr. Paul is only responsible for attaining the result of diligent, professional and satisfactory discharge of the duties of medical examiner when called upon to perform these duties. Dr. Paul will be responsible for his malpractice insurance coverage. EFFECTIVE DATE Upon ratification by Humboldt County, this contract shall be considered Dr. Paul’s appointment to be medical examiner for Humboldt County for the duration of one (1) calendar year, March, 1, 2023 to February 28, 2024, with all future payments authorized to be paid by the Humboldt County Auditor. TERMINATION OF CONTRACT Dr. Paul is hereby appointed as the Humboldt County Medical Examiner by the signing and dating of this contract by both parties. This contract shall remain in effect throughout the appointment. Either party may terminate this contract at any time by providing 30-day notice of an effective termination date for any reason whatsoever. CONFLICTS OF LAW Any disputes that should arise from this contract shall be determined by the applicable laws of the State of Iowa. County Assessor, Linda Fallesen appeared to present the 2023 revaluation statistics. Committee Reports Lee 03/22 MIDAS Loney 03/22 Rolling Hills Mental Health - Holstein Pedersen 03/21 Public Safety Commission 03/21 North Central Iowa Regional Landfill 03/22 IDDA Reimers 03/21 UDMO – zoom 03/24 Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Underberg 03/21 Public Safety Commission Moved by Reimers and seconded by Lee to approve claims in the amount of $193,669.84 and $122,509.19 for drainage claims per the attached schedule and the County Auditor be and hereby is instructed to issue warrants on the several funds as allowed in the amount specified in payment of is same. All voting aye. Ahlers & Cooney P.C. Legal $1,579.91 1 Airgas USA, LLC Supplies $361.00 1 Arnold Motor Supply Parts $35.38 1 B & B Farm Drainage DD103 PAY ESTIMATE #2 $122,509.19 1 Bennett, Roger D. School of Instruction $57.10 1 Kyle Bissell Training $129.39 1 Barker, Bob Co., Inc. Supplies $213.72 1 C. Carlson Companies Humboldt Supplies $62.20 2 Card Services Office Supplies $1,508.93 5 Central IA Juvenile Detention Juvenile Shelter $3,690.00 1 Central Iowa Distributing, Inc Supplies $471.00 1 CenturyLink Service $67.90 1 Certified Fire Extinguisher Inspection $38.50 1 CLH Holdings, LLC Rent $540.00 1 Angie Colwell Uniform $220.55 1 Comm 1 The Local 1 Internet Service $2,237.01 13 Cook’s Scrap Iron & Metal Supplies $43.50 1 Culligan Water $37.25 1 Dakota City, City of Utilities $347.46 4 Danielson Rentals Rent $450.00 1 DSG Supplies $23.41 1 Eckberg, Will Rent $80.00 1 Electronic Specialties Inc. Radio $418.20 1 ESRI, Inc. Data Processing $800.00 1 Farmers Coop Elevator DEF $4,713.00 3 Fastenal Company Parts $362.92 3 Force America, Inc. Parts $355.46 1 Robert Ford Rent $500.00 1 Freightliner Truck Center Supplies $2,256.05 2 Galls, LLC Uniforms $194.94 1 Gilmore City, City of Utilities $93.20 1 Goldfield Telephone Telephone Service $119.12 1 Growmark FS Fuel $4,022.29 3 Megan Hassel Service $9.00 1 Hotsy Equipment Co. Supplies $103.00 1 Humboldt, City of Utilities $189.40 2 Humboldt Cleaners laundry $161.50 1 Humboldt Co. Public Health Grant Reimbursement $442.05 1 Humboldt Co. Sheriff Service of Papers $420.43 1 Humboldt Motor Sales, Inc. Repairs $92.38 1 Humboldt Newspapers Board Proceeding $964.79 2 Ia Depart of Natural Resources Permit $100.00 1 Inspired Creations & Solutions Wages $362.50 1 Iowa County Recorder Assoc. Li Training $100.00 1 Iowa Law Enforcement Academy S Training $250.00 1 Johns NAPA Filters $1,102.73 5 Nielsen, K.C., Ltd. Parts $305.75 2 KHBT Notices $102.00 1 Lampe, Cory Training $69.34 1 Corporate Translation Service Service $10.89 1 LBC Limited LLC Rent $265.00 1 Livermore, City of Utilities $193.39 1 Mail Services, LLC Supplies $392.87 1 Marco, Inc. Copier Lease $577.26 2 Marco Technologies LLC Copier Lease $233.68 2 Marso Excavating Co. Snow Removal $262.50 1 Martin Marietta Materials Roadstone $4,225.33 1 Mason-Lindhart Funeral Hm Ltd. Funeral Services $2,500.00 1 Mid Country Machinery, Inc. Supplies $1,017.86 2 MidAmerican Energy Utilities $2,333.62 10 Midwest Technology Service LLC Telephone Service $212.50 1 MS & Sons Corp. Supplies $62.00 1 Murphy Tractor & Equip. Co. Outside Labor $3,986.33 2 North Central Iowa Supply Shop Supplies $30.11 1 Northland Auto Repairs $680.72 1 Paeper, Kurt Gene Transport $42.90 1 Personali-Tees Service $156.00 1 Professional Septic Services Rent $425.00 1 Public Safety Fund Allocation $35,000.00 1 S & L Equipment Repairs $94.67 1 Sampson, Eloise Cleaning $480.00 2 Sande Builder’s Mart Shop Supplies $149.59 2 Satern Service Center, LLC Maintenances $3,055.00 3 Schumacher Elevator Co. Elevator Maintenance $313.03 1 Secure Benefits Systems Employer Share of Admin Fee $58.42 1 Sexe, Mike Med Exam Fee $400.00 2 Syntex Industries Inc. Postage $16.49 1 Terry & Bob’s Sign Company LLC Vinyl $110.12 1 Thomson Reuters Books $414.75 1 Thor, City of Utilities $70.70 1 U.S. Bank Training $339.66 2 Verizon Wireless Telephone Service $1,136.76 2 Visa IT Service $1,393.96 5 W & H Coop Diesel Fuel $31,546.61 4 Webster-Calhoun Coop Internet Service $83.36 1 Amber Williams Animal Control $1,000.00 1 Woolstock Mutual Telephone Asn Service $15.00 1 Ziegler, Inc. Bolts $324,389.42 4 Moved by Lee and seconded by Underberg to adjourn at 10:12 a.m. All voting aye. Sandy Loney, Chairperson Trish Erickson Humboldt County Board of Supervisors Humboldt County Auditor

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Local Government Property Valuation System NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Proposed GILMORE CITY-BRADGATE School Budget Summary Fiscal Year 2023 - 2024

Location of Public Hearing: Gilmore City Bradgate CSD Board Room 402 SE E Ave Gilmore City, IA 50541 Date of Hearing: 04/19/2023 Time of Hearing: 05:30 PM The Board of Directors will conduct a public hearing on the proposed 23/24 school budget at the above noted location and time. At the hearing, any resident or taxpayer may present objections to, or arguments in favor of, any part of the proposed budget. This notice represents a summary of the supporting detail of the revenues and expenditures on file with the district secretary. A copy of the details will be furnished upon request. Budget 2024 Re-est. 2023 Actual 2022 Avg % 22-24 Taxes Levied on Property Utility Replacement Excise Tax Income Surtaxes Tuition\Transportation Received Earnings on Investments Nutrition Program Sales Student Activities and Sales Other Revenues from Local Sources Revenue from Intermediary Sources State Foundation Aid Instructional Support State Aid Other State Sources Commercial & Industrial State Replacement Title 1 Grants IDEA and Other Federal Sources Total Revenues General Long-Term Debt Proceeds Transfers In Proceeds of Fixed Asset Dispositions Special Items/Upward Adjustments Total Revenues & Other Sources Beginning Fund Balance Total Resources *Instruction Student Support Services Instructional Staff Support Services General Administration School Administration Business & Central Administration Plant Operation and Maintenance Student Transportation *Total Support Services (lines 25-31) *Noninstructional Programs Facilities Acquisition and Construction Debt Service (Principal, interest, fiscal charges) AEA Support - Direct to AEA *Total Other Expenditures (lines 33-35) Total Expenditures Transfers Out Other Uses Total Expenditures, Transfers Out & Other Uses Ending Fund Balance Total Requirements Proposed Property Tax Rate (per $1,000 taxable valuation)

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