An exciting adventure run, Relay Iowa - The World’s Longest Relay Run, will be passing through Odebolt again this summer. 2012 marks the 3rd annual relay run across Iowa where teams of up to 12 people run continuously for 3 days and 2 nights, from Sioux City to Dubuque, for a total of 337 miles.
This year the run will take place from June 8-10, 2012. We kick off the run at Sgt. Floyd Monument in Sioux City, on the morning of Friday June 8th. The run ends in Dubuque on Sunday, June 10th around 3pm. We will be running through Odebolt approximately 3:00 pm - 8 pm on Friday, June 8th.
Here are some fun facts about Relay Iowa:
• 337 miles
• Longest Relay Run in the World, the next closest being in France
• Longest by 100 miles in the US, and 20 miles in the world
• The only 2-overnight running relay in the United States
• Running through 35 Iowa towns
• We are a 501c3, raising money for an Iowa couple who run an orphanage for South African children affected by AIDS
• Partnered with Restoring Hope Int’l, based in Ankeny, Iowa
• See our website at www.relayia.org
News related to Odebolt, Iowa; a project of the City of Odebolt web site at www.odebolt.net.
Saturday, June 02, 2012
Friday, June 01, 2012
The Chronicle, Vol. 121, No. 22, May 31, 2012
Primary Elections June 5
Republicans and Democrats have the opportunity to choose their candidates for the November elections by participating in the primaries. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on June 5. See the sample ballots in this week's Chronicle.
1. All flower arrangements, wires and potted plants placed on graves for the Memorial Day weekend should be removed by
2. Any time after the two-week period immediately following Memorial Day, floral arrangements must be in a well-anchored, sturdy container. They must be on, or in line with, the base of the monument, so as not to impede the mowing and trimming of the cemetery.
3. Any arrangements that become unsightly will be removed.
Ingleside Distributes Funds
Ingleside Club has made its annual distribution of funds to support local community projects. A total of $540 was given to: Rural Legacy (Country Schoolhouse), Peterson Pioneer Home, EMTS, Odebolt Museum, Odebolt Cemetery, OBC work at City Park, and the Odebolt Swimming Pool.
Republicans and Democrats have the opportunity to choose their candidates for the November elections by participating in the primaries. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on June 5. See the sample ballots in this week's Chronicle.
NOTICE
1. All flower arrangements, wires and potted plants placed on graves for the Memorial Day weekend should be removed by
Monday, June 11th
2. Any time after the two-week period immediately following Memorial Day, floral arrangements must be in a well-anchored, sturdy container. They must be on, or in line with, the base of the monument, so as not to impede the mowing and trimming of the cemetery.
3. Any arrangements that become unsightly will be removed.
Odebolt Cemetery Association
Ingleside Distributes Funds
Ingleside Club has made its annual distribution of funds to support local community projects. A total of $540 was given to: Rural Legacy (Country Schoolhouse), Peterson Pioneer Home, EMTS, Odebolt Museum, Odebolt Cemetery, OBC work at City Park, and the Odebolt Swimming Pool.
Pioneer Home
See the latest news about the Peterson Pioneer home from the Odebolt Betterment Committee blog
OBC BLOG
The next OBC meeting will be
Tuesday, June 12 - 6 p.m.
at the Down Town Cafe.
All are welcome to sit in!
OBC BLOG
The next OBC meeting will be
Tuesday, June 12 - 6 p.m.
at the Down Town Cafe.
All are welcome to sit in!
Creek Days
2012 "MARGARITAVILLE" CREEK DAYS
coming in only two weeks! - June 15-17
coming in only two weeks! - June 15-17
2012 Creek Days T-shirt designs - Shirts will be available for sale in the below color combinations to
help defray costs and support our community. The bottom row will be
available in 3 "kids sizes as well as adult sizes.
REMEMBER TO VOTE
for Little Mr. or Ms. Creek Days by JUNE 4
for Little Mr. or Ms. Creek Days by JUNE 4
See information about this as well as sign-up information and deadlines on the Creek Days page.
The Odebolt Museum will be open during Creek Days on:
Saturday, June 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 17 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Odebolt Museum will be open during Creek Days on:
Saturday, June 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 17 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Death Notices
Dolores Gunderson - Graveside services for Dolores Gunderson, 77, of Wisconsin and formerly of Odebolt, will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 2, 2012, at Odebolt Cemetery in Odebolt. Christensen-Huffman Funeral Home in Odebolt is in charge of arrangements.
John J. Henkelman, age 73, of Odebolt, Iowa, died Friday, May 25, 2012, at the Odebolt Nursing & Rehab Center in Odebolt. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 29, 2012, at St. Martin's Catholic Church in Odebolt, Iowa, with burial in St. Martin's Catholic Cemetery, Odebolt. Read his obituary
John J. Henkelman, age 73, of Odebolt, Iowa, died Friday, May 25, 2012, at the Odebolt Nursing & Rehab Center in Odebolt. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 29, 2012, at St. Martin's Catholic Church in Odebolt, Iowa, with burial in St. Martin's Catholic Cemetery, Odebolt. Read his obituary
Museum news
Click the image to enlarge it.
The Odebolt Museum announces the 15th annual Christmas ornament featuring the old Cook Ranch house. It will be available for purchase at the Odebolt Museum during Odebolt Creek Days June 15-17 or during regular business hours at Iowa State Bank in Odebolt. Cost will be $15.00.
Charles Willard Cook of Chicago, Ill., purchased 7,680 acres of land for $5 an acre in 1873. He divided the farm into half-section farms for his tenants and hired help and built a complete set of buildings on each half-section. Cook erected his own residence on the southeast corner of section 33, Cook Township. The home was destroyed by fire in the early 1890s and replaced by a smaller house.
The Museum will be open during Creek Days
Sat., June 16 - 9am to 4pm
Sat., June 16 - 9am to 4pm
Sun.,June 17 - 1pm to 4pm
School Board Agenda
ODEBOLT-ARTHUR & BATTLE CREEK-IDA GROVE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Regular Board Meeting Agenda
Conference Room – Odebolt
June 11, 2012 - 6:30 p.m.
Regular Board Meeting Agenda
Conference Room – Odebolt
June 11, 2012 - 6:30 p.m.
Tentative Agenda:
I. Call to Order
II. Approve Agenda
III. Welcome Visitors
A. Public Comments to the Board
IV. Consent Agenda
A. Minutes
B. Bills
C. Financial Reports
D. Resignations
E. Contract Approvals
F. Out of State/Overnight Trips
V. Board Reports
A. Superintendent Report
B. Administrator Reports
C. Director Reports
VI. Dialogue/Action Items
A. Consideration of Technology Purchases (OA)
B. Approval of Textbook Purchase
C. Approval of Bids/Proposals for 2012-13 School Year
D. Approval of Auditing Services (OA)
E. Approval of Jointly Administered Contracts for College Level Courses with Western Iowa Tech Community College
F. Second Reading—Board Policy 605.6—Internet – Appropriate Use
G. Approval of Resolution to Adopt a Section 125 Premium Only Plan for Health Insurance (BCIG)
H. Appoint Member to Sac County Hazard Mitigation Committee (OA)
VII. Discussion/Correspondence Items
A. Correspondence Items
B. Other Items
VIII. Confirm Date and Time of Next Meeting
IX. Adjourn
Monday, May 28, 2012
Memorial Day
Another Memorial Day without closure for families of missing (from Sioux City Journal)
(Excerpt) "There's very few days that we don't think about him," said Ron Rex, of Odebolt, Iowa. His first cousin Bob Rex, an Air Force forward air controller, was shot down flying his O-2A reconnaissance plane over the Ho Chi Minh Trail in Laos on May 9, 1969.
(Excerpt) "There's very few days that we don't think about him," said Ron Rex, of Odebolt, Iowa. His first cousin Bob Rex, an Air Force forward air controller, was shot down flying his O-2A reconnaissance plane over the Ho Chi Minh Trail in Laos on May 9, 1969.
Click for the rest of the story
Sunday, May 27, 2012
Memorial Day in Odebolt
11:15 am Memorial Day Service at Odebolt Cemetery
The annual Memorial Day Service at Odebolt Cemetery will begin at 11:15 a.m. on Monday, May 28, 2012. The speaker will be Sergeant Major Larry Fineran. In case of inclement weather the service will be moved to the Odebolt Community Center, 116 E. Second Street.
Commander Chuck Foy, American Legion Roose Post 313, reported to the Odebolt News Blog that the Legion will also conduct a brief service at 10:30 a.m. at Odebolt Nursing and Rehab Center for those who are unable to go to the cemetery.
The Odebolt Community Center, 116 E. Second Street, will be serving lunch immediately following the Memorial Day Service. The free will donations will support the community center.
The annual Memorial Day Service at Odebolt Cemetery will begin at 11:15 a.m. on Monday, May 28, 2012. The speaker will be Sergeant Major Larry Fineran. In case of inclement weather the service will be moved to the Odebolt Community Center, 116 E. Second Street.
Commander Chuck Foy, American Legion Roose Post 313, reported to the Odebolt News Blog that the Legion will also conduct a brief service at 10:30 a.m. at Odebolt Nursing and Rehab Center for those who are unable to go to the cemetery.
The Odebolt Community Center, 116 E. Second Street, will be serving lunch immediately following the Memorial Day Service. The free will donations will support the community center.
~OPEN~
MEMORIAL DAY
Monday, May 28th
12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
ODEBOLT MUSEUM
following the Odebolt Cemetery
Memorial Day Service
137 W. 2nd Street • Odebolt
MEMORIAL DAY
Monday, May 28th
12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
ODEBOLT MUSEUM
following the Odebolt Cemetery
Memorial Day Service
137 W. 2nd Street • Odebolt
The Chronicle, Vol. 120, No. 21, May 24, 2012
We Salute Our Odebolt Medical Service Volunteers
May is National EMS Month, and Odebolt and area businesses have sponsored a full-page ad to honor the Odebolt Medical Service Volunteers:
Members
Tonya Dupre, Paramedic
Jackie Marron, EMT-B
Kay Bloyer, EMT-I
Kathy Stehr, EMT-I
Vick Beckman, Paramedic
Bill Stehr, Emt-I
Bill Tysor, First Responder
Joey Hoefling, Nurse Exception
Drivers
Dick Bloyer
Dana Dupre
Brodie Veit
Scotty Hoefling
Craig Marron
Tammy Neuharth
1st Responders on Fire Department
Marsha Tysor
Mike Hoefling
James Pierce
Mark Horsley
Jill Horsley
Thank You for Volunteering Your Time for Our Area Communities!
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National Senior Health & Fitness Day
Wednesday, May 30th
Odebolt Nursing and Rehab Center
will be offering
Free Blood pressure checks!
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Odebolt Nursing & Rehab Center
"A Care Initiatives Facility"
(712)668-4867
801 S. Des Moines Street • Odebolt, IA 51458
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Thursday, May 24, 2012
The After-storm(s) Clean-up(s)
This morning we decorated our family graves at the Odebolt Cemetery. The clean-up crew were hard at work picking up branches and raking up the leaves that had been torn from the trees by the high winds generated in last night's thunderstorm. They had a pickup truck full of storm debris, and still had hours of work ahead of them. We asked if there would be another storm tonight, but Steve Gunderson replied that he hadn't even had time to check the forecast. They were hurrying to finish cleaning up because they need to set up the avenue of flags for the Memorial Day weekend.
Steve helped us secure a silk flower bouquet at my grandparents' graves. As the son of Charles Gunderson, he's followed in his father's footsteps to be president of the cemetery's board of trustees. He pointed out several trees that have lived out their useful lives and are scheduled for removal. Those trees have contributed more than their share of downed branches recently.
Later we had lunch at the DownTown Cafe, where we talked to Karen, Jim, Ruth and Roger. They told us that the cemetery crew has had to clean up storm debris for three days running.
The National Weather Service forecast for each day until Memorial Day includes thunderstorms, so the cemetery crew will probably have to pick up storm litter again. These guys have day jobs, remember, but they're determined to have Odebolt's beautiful cemetery looking its best for Memorial Day, a day forecast to be "mostly sunny, with a high near 78."
On Monday we'll honor all those who have served our country and remember loved ones who have gone before us. Please thank the faithful volunteers who work so hard to assure that our landmark cemetery is a fitting and lovely resting place.
Steve helped us secure a silk flower bouquet at my grandparents' graves. As the son of Charles Gunderson, he's followed in his father's footsteps to be president of the cemetery's board of trustees. He pointed out several trees that have lived out their useful lives and are scheduled for removal. Those trees have contributed more than their share of downed branches recently.
Later we had lunch at the DownTown Cafe, where we talked to Karen, Jim, Ruth and Roger. They told us that the cemetery crew has had to clean up storm debris for three days running.
The National Weather Service forecast for each day until Memorial Day includes thunderstorms, so the cemetery crew will probably have to pick up storm litter again. These guys have day jobs, remember, but they're determined to have Odebolt's beautiful cemetery looking its best for Memorial Day, a day forecast to be "mostly sunny, with a high near 78."
On Monday we'll honor all those who have served our country and remember loved ones who have gone before us. Please thank the faithful volunteers who work so hard to assure that our landmark cemetery is a fitting and lovely resting place.
Museum meeting minutes
Read the May 17, 2012 minutes from the meeting of the Odebolt Historical Museum.
News - May 23, 2012
(Courtesy of the Ida County Courier www.idacountycourier.com)
Memorial Day Services
Odebolt American Legion Roose Post #313 will conduct Memorial Day services at the Odebolt Cemetery at 11:15 a. m. The program includes a flag raising, playing of the national anthem by the O-A/BC-IG Middle School Band and presentation of colors.
Marine Corps Sergeant Major Larry Fineran of Odebolt will be the guest speaker. Fineran is currently based in Okinawa. The Legion Auxiliary will lay a wreath and read the names on the Avenue of Flags. The color guard will fire a rifle salute.
Lake View RAGBRAI® welcomes food vendors
The Lake View RAGBRAI® committee is now accepting vendor applications for individuals, groups or organizations interested in selling food or commercial items to the thousands of bikers staying overnight in Lake View on Monday, July 23. The community is seeking a variety of food vendors to ensure their overnight guests not only have a lot of food available to them, but a lot of cuisine options as well.
Fees for commercial and nonprofit vendors from outside the local school district are $750. The fee for nonprofit vendors within the school district is $250. The fee is also $250 for any commercial vendors that are Lake View businesses. Commercial vendors from outside the City of Lake View but within the school district will pay a $700 fee.
Vendor spaces will be 15 feet by 20 feet and additional space is available for purchase. A fully refundable cleanup deposit of $100 is also required. Additional fees for electricity may apply.
To download the official Lake View RAGBRAI® vendor registration form or the complete vendor information packet, visit the Vendor section at www.lakeviewragbrai.com. All vendor applications and fees are due by June 1. Applications can be mailed to Lake View RAGBRAI®, c/o Jason Meredith, 237 Broughton Blvd., Lake View, Iowa, 51450.
Dollars For Scholars: A total of 67 seniors at O-A/BC-IG High School applied for the O-A/BC-IG Dollars For Scholars scholarships this year and received a total of $206,501. This is the 18th year of providing scholarships to all graduating seniors who apply. (Courier photo by Beth Wolterman)
See the Ida County Courier for a listing of OA-BCIG Senior Graduation Awards and scholarships, and photos.
Kris Gunderson ends teaching chapter
Kris Gunderson of Odebolt is closing a chapter in her life when she retires from 30 years of teaching at the end of the school year. She has been teaching children at O-A, Garner-Hayfield, Ida Grove and BC-IG for 30 years. Her retirement plans include spending time with her grandson, gardening, helping youth at her church, reading and traveling.
See additional results and photos from the Iowa State Track events in the Ida County Courier.
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FROM ON-LINE RESOURCES
http://www.kcautv.com/story/18610969/wednesday-night-storm-damage
Channel 9 Eyewitness News Room:
On Wednesday night May 23, 2013 Siouxland was pounded with strong storms. According to the National Weather Service chat, there have been several reports of damage including; near Lake View in Sac County, IA law enforcement reported wind damage at 08:30 PM. There are reports of damage from east of Odebolt to near Early to the east side of Lake View. Numerous power poles down, roofs blown off of outbuildings, turkey and hog confinements, and boats thrown at a dealership.
(from a facebook post from an Odebolt resident)
We had three-quarters inch of rain in under 20 minutes. Small hailstones hit on north side of house. Our hostas look a little ragged and we lost one branch.
http://siouxcityjournal.com/siouxland-softball-outlook/article_0a83a750-14e9-5e33-9abc-82df87c67923.html
From the Sioux City Journal - Siouxland Softball Outlook
ODEBOLT-ARTHUR/BATTLE CREEK-IDA GROVE: The Falcons return seven starters including second-team all-stater Cassidy Wilcke. Wilcke, a Morningside recruit, hit .473 with a team-high 13 doubles and 21 RBIs. The senior lefthander posted a 10-10 record on the mound. Also returning for coach Kurt Brown (18th season) are all-conference performers Jensen Boger (366), a sophomore first baseman and Cheyenne Wilcke, a sophomore catcher, and Cassidy’s younger sister. Mallory Cates, a junior outfielder, is another all-conference performer returning from last season’s 17-12 squad.
Memorial Day Services
Odebolt American Legion Roose Post #313 will conduct Memorial Day services at the Odebolt Cemetery at 11:15 a. m. The program includes a flag raising, playing of the national anthem by the O-A/BC-IG Middle School Band and presentation of colors.
Marine Corps Sergeant Major Larry Fineran of Odebolt will be the guest speaker. Fineran is currently based in Okinawa. The Legion Auxiliary will lay a wreath and read the names on the Avenue of Flags. The color guard will fire a rifle salute.
Lake View RAGBRAI® welcomes food vendors
The Lake View RAGBRAI® committee is now accepting vendor applications for individuals, groups or organizations interested in selling food or commercial items to the thousands of bikers staying overnight in Lake View on Monday, July 23. The community is seeking a variety of food vendors to ensure their overnight guests not only have a lot of food available to them, but a lot of cuisine options as well.
Fees for commercial and nonprofit vendors from outside the local school district are $750. The fee for nonprofit vendors within the school district is $250. The fee is also $250 for any commercial vendors that are Lake View businesses. Commercial vendors from outside the City of Lake View but within the school district will pay a $700 fee.
Vendor spaces will be 15 feet by 20 feet and additional space is available for purchase. A fully refundable cleanup deposit of $100 is also required. Additional fees for electricity may apply.
To download the official Lake View RAGBRAI® vendor registration form or the complete vendor information packet, visit the Vendor section at www.lakeviewragbrai.com. All vendor applications and fees are due by June 1. Applications can be mailed to Lake View RAGBRAI®, c/o Jason Meredith, 237 Broughton Blvd., Lake View, Iowa, 51450.
Dollars For Scholars: A total of 67 seniors at O-A/BC-IG High School applied for the O-A/BC-IG Dollars For Scholars scholarships this year and received a total of $206,501. This is the 18th year of providing scholarships to all graduating seniors who apply. (Courier photo by Beth Wolterman)
See the Ida County Courier for a listing of OA-BCIG Senior Graduation Awards and scholarships, and photos.
Kris Gunderson ends teaching chapter
Kris Gunderson of Odebolt is closing a chapter in her life when she retires from 30 years of teaching at the end of the school year. She has been teaching children at O-A, Garner-Hayfield, Ida Grove and BC-IG for 30 years. Her retirement plans include spending time with her grandson, gardening, helping youth at her church, reading and traveling.
See additional results and photos from the Iowa State Track events in the Ida County Courier.
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FROM ON-LINE RESOURCES
http://www.kcautv.com/story/18610969/wednesday-night-storm-damage
Channel 9 Eyewitness News Room:
On Wednesday night May 23, 2013 Siouxland was pounded with strong storms. According to the National Weather Service chat, there have been several reports of damage including; near Lake View in Sac County, IA law enforcement reported wind damage at 08:30 PM. There are reports of damage from east of Odebolt to near Early to the east side of Lake View. Numerous power poles down, roofs blown off of outbuildings, turkey and hog confinements, and boats thrown at a dealership.
(from a facebook post from an Odebolt resident)
We had three-quarters inch of rain in under 20 minutes. Small hailstones hit on north side of house. Our hostas look a little ragged and we lost one branch.
http://siouxcityjournal.com/siouxland-softball-outlook/article_0a83a750-14e9-5e33-9abc-82df87c67923.html
From the Sioux City Journal - Siouxland Softball Outlook
ODEBOLT-ARTHUR/BATTLE CREEK-IDA GROVE: The Falcons return seven starters including second-team all-stater Cassidy Wilcke. Wilcke, a Morningside recruit, hit .473 with a team-high 13 doubles and 21 RBIs. The senior lefthander posted a 10-10 record on the mound. Also returning for coach Kurt Brown (18th season) are all-conference performers Jensen Boger (366), a sophomore first baseman and Cheyenne Wilcke, a sophomore catcher, and Cassidy’s younger sister. Mallory Cates, a junior outfielder, is another all-conference performer returning from last season’s 17-12 squad.
Creek Days T-shirts!
The design for the 2012 Creek Days T-shirts are here! There will be several color combinations from which to choose.
Monday, May 21, 2012
Memorial Day events
Lunch at the Community Center There will be a lunch following the services at the Odebolt Community Center. Grilled pork burgers, baked beans, bars and a drink will be served. The lunch is a fund raiser for the Odebolt Community Center. The pork burgers were donated by Carol Raasch.
The Odebolt Museum will be open following the ceremonies, from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. Come in and see your town's history! Corner of 2nd Street and Maple, downtown.
Photos of the museum taken 5-17-12 (Click on an image to enlarge the slides)
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