Multi-State Cooperative Effort Leads to Arrests in Schaller Burglary
The Sac County Sheriff's Office has filed charges against two Minnesota men in connection with a series of burglaries to Warrens Salvage located south of Schaller, Iowa. They are identified as...
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Tracey Richter appeals sentence to Iowa Supreme Court
On December 5, 2011 Tracey Richter was sentenced to life in prison for her role in the death of Dustin Wehde. Yesterday she filed...
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Auburn man pleads guilty to Exercising Control of Stolen Property
On 7/26/11 an Auburn man, who had been red his Miranda rights, was recorded in a police interview room saying that he knew that...
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More details in Odebolt bank robbery released
Sac County Sheriff's Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are
investigating a bank robbery that occurred at 9:38AM this morning (December
29, 2011). The robbery occurred at the Iowa State Bank located at 219 South
Main Street in Odebolt, Iowa.
Sheriff McClure reports that the 911 Center received a call from an alarm
company at 9:38 AM. A few minutes later the 911 center received a call from
bank personnel reporting they had been robbed. There was one suspect who is
described as a white male in his 30's or 40', who is an estimated 6'0 tall.
Suspect had an established dirty blonde goatee. He was wearing a red
stocking cap, sunglasses, dark colored sweatshirt and jeans. Suspect stated
he had a gun but did not display a weapon. Suspect fled the bank with an
undisclosed amount of cash and left on foot to the north.
Law enforcement officers from the Iowa State Patrol, Lake View Police, Storm
Lake Police and Crawford and Ida County Sheriff's Offices responded to
Odebolt and assisted in the search for the suspect. Sac County Sheriff's
Office K-9 Unit was also utilized.
Anyone who has any information about the identity of the suspect is asked to
contact the Sac County Sheriff's Office at 712-662-7127.
investigating a bank robbery that occurred at 9:38AM this morning (December
29, 2011). The robbery occurred at the Iowa State Bank located at 219 South
Main Street in Odebolt, Iowa.
Sheriff McClure reports that the 911 Center received a call from an alarm
company at 9:38 AM. A few minutes later the 911 center received a call from
bank personnel reporting they had been robbed. There was one suspect who is
described as a white male in his 30's or 40', who is an estimated 6'0 tall.
Suspect had an established dirty blonde goatee. He was wearing a red
stocking cap, sunglasses, dark colored sweatshirt and jeans. Suspect stated
he had a gun but did not display a weapon. Suspect fled the bank with an
undisclosed amount of cash and left on foot to the north.
Law enforcement officers from the Iowa State Patrol, Lake View Police, Storm
Lake Police and Crawford and Ida County Sheriff's Offices responded to
Odebolt and assisted in the search for the suspect. Sac County Sheriff's
Office K-9 Unit was also utilized.
Anyone who has any information about the identity of the suspect is asked to
contact the Sac County Sheriff's Office at 712-662-7127.
14 things I learned at the December 27 Sac County Supervisors Meeting
"...question about the traffic count on Highway 196. It indicates that people primarily turn to the east at Highway 196 Highway 20 intersection. This indicates the need for a turn lane turning toward Lytton but no turning lane to go into Sac City. The county engineer thinks this may be the result of an outdated study.
12. There will probably be no business loop designated through Sac City...
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Thank you from the family of Dustin Wehde
"Three weeks ago my son's murderer received her sentence, Life without parole. One week after that on Dec. 13 was the 10th year anniversary of..."
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Search underway for suspect in Odebolt bank robbery
UPDATED: December 29, 2011 - 12:58AM
According to Sac County Sheriff Ken McClure, there was an armed robbery at Iowa State Bank in Odebolt Iowa before 10AM this morning.
The suspect is a white male in his 40's. He was wearing a red stocking cap, sunglasses, a blue hooded sweatshirt, and blue pants.
McClure says the suspect came into the bank, asked for some money, and then fled north.
Law enforcement entities on scene were from the the Sac County Sheriff's Department, the Iowa State patrol, and the Lake View Police Department.
(1380kcim.com is reporting that money was taken and that "officials were not able to determine if there were any weapons used.")
Anyone with information should call the Sac County Sheriff's office at 712 662 7127
According to Sac County Sheriff Ken McClure, there was an armed robbery at Iowa State Bank in Odebolt Iowa before 10AM this morning.
The suspect is a white male in his 40's. He was wearing a red stocking cap, sunglasses, a blue hooded sweatshirt, and blue pants.
McClure says the suspect came into the bank, asked for some money, and then fled north.
Law enforcement entities on scene were from the the Sac County Sheriff's Department, the Iowa State patrol, and the Lake View Police Department.
(1380kcim.com is reporting that money was taken and that "officials were not able to determine if there were any weapons used.")
Anyone with information should call the Sac County Sheriff's office at 712 662 7127
Passed Away - Loraine “Lori” Quinn
"December 02, 1930 - December 22, 2011
Lake View, IA..."
Lake View, IA..."
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Passed Away - Daniel Samaniego-Hernandez
"Passed Away - Daniel Samaniego-Hernandez Daniel Samaniego-Hernandez, age 41, of Odebolt, Iowa, and formerly of Sioux City, Iowa, died Monday, December 19, 2011, of injuries sustained in an automobile accident near Kiron, Iowa. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 23, 2011, at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Ida..."
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Minutes of the December 19 Joint Schaller City Council, Township, And Fire Department Meeting
"December 19, 2011 Schaller, Iowa The City Council met in regular session at the Fire Hall meeting room at 6:00 p.m. on the above date with Mayor Ray Voss presiding.
Present: Council members Brian Woodke, Marcy Hallengren, Diana Myrtue, and Gene Huelman. Absent: Scott Currie. Also present were Betty Bailey, City Superintendent Myrtue, Chief..."
Present: Council members Brian Woodke, Marcy Hallengren, Diana Myrtue, and Gene Huelman. Absent: Scott Currie. Also present were Betty Bailey, City Superintendent Myrtue, Chief..."
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Minutes of December 19, 2011 Wall Lake City Council Meeting
"Wall Lake, Iowa
December 19, 2011
Wall Lake City Council met in regular session at 5:30 p.m. in council chambers, presided by Mayor Steven Druivenga..."
December 19, 2011
Wall Lake City Council met in regular session at 5:30 p.m. in council chambers, presided by Mayor Steven Druivenga..."
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January 3, 2011 Odebolt City Council Agenda
"ODEBOLT CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, January 3, 2012 (Notice date change due to the holiday)
CITY HALL - 7:30 p.m. Tentative Agenda:
Call to order
Roll Call
Approve agenda
Approve minutes of previous meeting
Approve bills
Citizens to be heard
Permits: Building permits
Resolution#12.01-Resolution to appoint, re-hire employees
Complaint file..."
CITY HALL - 7:30 p.m. Tentative Agenda:
Call to order
Roll Call
Approve agenda
Approve minutes of previous meeting
Approve bills
Citizens to be heard
Permits: Building permits
Resolution#12.01-Resolution to appoint, re-hire employees
Complaint file..."
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December 28, 2011 Schaller City Council Agenda
"Proposed Agenda
THE FOLLOWING IS A TENTATIVE AGENDA FOR A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE SCHALLER CITY COUNCIL WHICH WILL BE HELD AT THE CITY HALL BUILDING,
101 S. MAIN ST., SCHALLER, IA ON..."
THE FOLLOWING IS A TENTATIVE AGENDA FOR A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE SCHALLER CITY COUNCIL WHICH WILL BE HELD AT THE CITY HALL BUILDING,
101 S. MAIN ST., SCHALLER, IA ON..."
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Claims Approved by the Wall Lake City Council on December 19, 2011
"BILLS TO BE ALLOWED December 19th, 2011 PP Payroll IRS Iowa Dep of Revenue Iowa Dep of Revenue Clayton Bank Midwest USPO Monthly Standing Bills CSC CBPC Café City of Lake View City Savings City Savings Other bills to be presented Albrecht Aflac Aflac BV Stationary Brown Supply CPS City of Wall Lake Capital Sanitary Supply..."
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Claims Approved by the Sac County Supervisors on December 20, 2011
"December 20, 2011 Claims Listing ALBRECHT OIL & FEED ASCHINGER, SANDY AUBURN PUBLIC LIBRARY AUBURN, CITY OF AUDIOLOGICAL SERVICES OF IOWA BARCO MUNICIPAL PRODUCTS INC BAUER BUILT TIRE CENTER INC BOBENMOYER, JAY BODE'S SERVICE BOYINGTON'S HARDWARE BREDA-LAKE VIEW VETERINARY SER BRUNING..."
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Sac County Joins Media Campaign Launch
"Binge and underage drinking targeted
A media campaign targeting binge and underage drinking in Sac County is being launched in December. The campaign, which includes television ads, billboards and social media, focuses on middle school youth, the age group at which alcohol experimentation most..."
A media campaign targeting binge and underage drinking in Sac County is being launched in December. The campaign, which includes television ads, billboards and social media, focuses on middle school youth, the age group at which alcohol experimentation most..."
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Video of the 2011 Sac County Fair Nag Races
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AP's 2011 Top Ten Iowa Stories
"DES MOINES, Iowa — The worst flooding of the Missouri River in nearly 60 years was the top Iowa news story in 2011, as voted by Associated Press newspaper and broadcast members..."
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Sac City Man Accused of Domestic Abuse Assault
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Sac City woman accused of Theft in the 5th Degree
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Lytton man accused of OWI 1st
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Council Bluffs woman accused of OWI 1st
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Capital One bank sues Sac City business for money they claim is owed for failure to honor terms of a credit card agreement
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L.F. Noll Inc. sues Lake View resident for money they claim is owed to Loring Hospital, General Radiology, PC and Fremont Neurology
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Iowa Falls man pleads guilty to amended charge of Driving While Suspended, Denied, Canceled or Revoked
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Small Claims case against Wall Lake Man dismissed without prejudice
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Small Claims case against Odebolt woman dismissed without prejudice
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Sac County Civil Court Activity – December 13, 2011 to December 19, 2011
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Sac County Small Claims Activity – December 13, 2011 to December 19, 2011
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Hauge Associates sue Inc. sue Lytton man for money they claim he owes to Trimark Physicians Group and Loring Hospital
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ESC students involved in accident Wednesday
The Sac County Sheriff's Office investigated a two-vehicle accident that sent three East Sac County High School students to an area hospital. The accident occurred on the afternoon of Wednesday December 21, 2011. According to Sac County Sheriff Ken McClure, the Sheriff's Office was dispatched to the intersections of 320th and Quincy Ave (1-mile north of Lake View) at 1:05PM.
According to the Sac County Sheriff's Office, Jason Gosch age 35 of Lake View, Iowa was operating a 2004 Chevy Silverado pick-up and was headed north on Quincy. Gosch approached the uncontrolled intersection at 320th. Gosch slowed for the intersection and then continued north.
Gosch struck a westbound 2004 Ford Explorer that was being operated by 15-year old Callie Herrig of Wall Lake, Iowa. Herrig and her two passengers 17-year old Braeden Hammond and 17-year old Dandre Wiggins both of Lake View were transported to Loring Hospital by Sac County Ambulance
with non-life threatening injuries.
Gosch was charged with failure to yield to the vehicle on the right. Herrig was charged with violation of a restricted license. Both vehicles were totaled in the accident.
All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
According to the Sac County Sheriff's Office, Jason Gosch age 35 of Lake View, Iowa was operating a 2004 Chevy Silverado pick-up and was headed north on Quincy. Gosch approached the uncontrolled intersection at 320th. Gosch slowed for the intersection and then continued north.
Gosch struck a westbound 2004 Ford Explorer that was being operated by 15-year old Callie Herrig of Wall Lake, Iowa. Herrig and her two passengers 17-year old Braeden Hammond and 17-year old Dandre Wiggins both of Lake View were transported to Loring Hospital by Sac County Ambulance
with non-life threatening injuries.
Gosch was charged with failure to yield to the vehicle on the right. Herrig was charged with violation of a restricted license. Both vehicles were totaled in the accident.
All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
RT @RJFoley - 4 of Bloom's @uiowa colleagues - including Pulitzer Prize winner, Stephen Berry - respond
"However, we have a profound and professional disagreement with Bloom concerning the practice of “good journalism.” We do not believe, as he does, that good journalism entails scathing attacks on powerless people, nor do we endorse any work riddled with..."
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Stephen Bloom in hiding
"“When [the negative feedback] involves my family I feel absolutely horrible, and when my wife had to get that [lampshade] phone call, I felt like vomiting..."
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Slick roads lead to two accident injuries on Monday morning
Sac County Sheriff's Office investigated two separate accidents on the
morning of Monday December 19, 2011. Drivers from both accidents were taken
to area hospitals with minor injuries. Both accidents where caused by slick
road conditions
First accident was reported at 6:03AM and occurred south of ¾ of a mile
north of D-15 on Hwy 71. Jennifer Ann Purvis age 39 of Early, Iowa was
operating a 1998 Chevy Blazer and was headed north on Hwy 71. Purvis lost
control on her SUV and entered the west ditch where the vehicle rolled one
time landing on its wheels. The vehicle then continued through a fence and
came to a stop in the field. The vehicle was totaled in the accident.
Purvis was transported to Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Strom Lake
by the Sac County Ambulance Service. Purvis was cited for failure to
maintain control. Early Fire Rescue assisted at the scene.
The second accident occurred west of Auburn on Hwy 175 at the curves. The
accident occurred at 6:40AM. Daniel Kimutai Kemboi age 30 of West Des Moines
was operating a 2003 Freightliner semi and lost control on the curve as he
was headed north. The semi-tractor and trailer jackknifed and entered in to
the north ditch. Kemboi received minor injuries and was transported to
Stewart Memorial Hospital in Lake City by Sac County Ambulance. The tractor
trailer unit which is owned by Musyoka Jackson of Urbandale, Iowa received
an estimated $30,000.00 in damage. Kemboi was charged with failure to
maintain control and operation without registration. Auburn Fire Rescue
assisted at the scene.
All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
morning of Monday December 19, 2011. Drivers from both accidents were taken
to area hospitals with minor injuries. Both accidents where caused by slick
road conditions
First accident was reported at 6:03AM and occurred south of ¾ of a mile
north of D-15 on Hwy 71. Jennifer Ann Purvis age 39 of Early, Iowa was
operating a 1998 Chevy Blazer and was headed north on Hwy 71. Purvis lost
control on her SUV and entered the west ditch where the vehicle rolled one
time landing on its wheels. The vehicle then continued through a fence and
came to a stop in the field. The vehicle was totaled in the accident.
Purvis was transported to Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Strom Lake
by the Sac County Ambulance Service. Purvis was cited for failure to
maintain control. Early Fire Rescue assisted at the scene.
The second accident occurred west of Auburn on Hwy 175 at the curves. The
accident occurred at 6:40AM. Daniel Kimutai Kemboi age 30 of West Des Moines
was operating a 2003 Freightliner semi and lost control on the curve as he
was headed north. The semi-tractor and trailer jackknifed and entered in to
the north ditch. Kemboi received minor injuries and was transported to
Stewart Memorial Hospital in Lake City by Sac County Ambulance. The tractor
trailer unit which is owned by Musyoka Jackson of Urbandale, Iowa received
an estimated $30,000.00 in damage. Kemboi was charged with failure to
maintain control and operation without registration. Auburn Fire Rescue
assisted at the scene.
All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Results of the December 20, 2011 Auburn City Council Election
Randy Schulte 53 Win – Two year term
Verdi Maunu 52
Verdi Maunu 52
Minutes of the December 20, 2011 Sac County Supervisors meeting
December 20, 2011
Board Room
10:00 AM
The Sac County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with all members present, Jack Bensley, Chairman, presiding. The minutes of the last meeting were approved as submitted.
It was moved by Stock and seconded by Hecht to approve the agenda as posted. Ayes all, motion carried.
It was moved by Hecht and seconded by Stock to approve the claims as listed on the claims register in the Auditor’s office. Ayes all, motion carried.
The County Engineer faxed an update of activities of the county road crews to the Board.
With there being no further business, on motion, the meeting was adjourned.
Secretary S/ James W. Dowling; Chairman____________________, Date___________
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Board Room
10:00 AM
The Sac County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with all members present, Jack Bensley, Chairman, presiding. The minutes of the last meeting were approved as submitted.
It was moved by Stock and seconded by Hecht to approve the agenda as posted. Ayes all, motion carried.
It was moved by Hecht and seconded by Stock to approve the claims as listed on the claims register in the Auditor’s office. Ayes all, motion carried.
The County Engineer faxed an update of activities of the county road crews to the Board.
With there being no further business, on motion, the meeting was adjourned.
Secretary S/ James W. Dowling; Chairman____________________, Date___________
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Maine blogger shares stories of welfare abuse at Walmart
"During the 2010 and 2011 summers, I was a cashier at Wal-Mart #1788 in Scarborough, Maine. I spent hours upon hours toiling away at a register, scanning, bagging, and dealing with questionable clientele. These were all expected parts of the job, and I was okay with it. What I didn’t expect to be part of my job at Wal-Mart was to witness massive amounts of welfare fraud and abuse..."
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54 things you don't know if you didn't go to the December 19, 2011 Lake View city council meeting
LAKE VIEW, IOWA – DECEMBER 19, 2011
1. It was Councilor Toni Foval-North’s last meeting and she was presented with a plaque of appreciation from the city in honor of that event. Said Toni, “It has been a cool experience.”
2. The city will try to come up with other funding sources for the Farmer’s Market, but right now, the electrical fund is marked to contribute to this project.
4. Sewer rates will be increased by (3.9%). This will take effect on March 1, 2012
5. Water rates will be increased by (3.9%). This will take effect on March 1, 2012
6. Electrical rates will beincrease by (11.8%). This will take effect on March 1, 2012
7. Bid letting for the Sac Beach Infrastructure project is set for January 12, 2012. The council will consider the bids on January 16, 2012.
HANCOCK CONCTRETE
8. Hancock concrete will be bringing the dry cast machines back to Lake View. They will be extending their large building to the west.
9. The Hancock building will be between 75 and 84 feet long when complete. It will create a big “L” when complete. The new building will not look much different from the look it had before the fire.
10. There will be no additional lighting at the Hancock Concrete plant to disturb neighbors.
11. All of the block inventory will be gone in the spring.
12. Hancock Concrete is planning to be open by April 15, 2012. They will be engaged in pipe fabrication, as they were before the fire.
13. Hancock is doing a lot of work in Nebraska.
14. Highway twenty is to be completed by 2013. Hancock will sell concrete culverts to this project during the grading portion.
15. It will be reported in local newspapers that engage in boosterism that Hancock is planning to add 3 to 5 people. In reality, they hope to re-use already existing employees on dry cast machines which increase productivity without the need for extra people. There is a small chance they may add up to 3 new employees.
16. All of the pipe machines used by hancock Concrete are made in Iowa.
17. The site plan for Hancock Concrete has been approved by the P&Z, and the building permit has been approved by the council.
18. The county assessor has indicated that Hancock Concrete is eligible for tax abatement.
DEPARTMENTAL INVENTORY NEEDS AND WANTS
19. Councilor Laney suggested using the old police car as a dummy car at the school to slow people down.
20. The police want a new in-car camera for use in coordinated efforts during drunk driving and seatbelt enforcement weekends.
21. The police want a prisoner cage for the back seat of the Charger.
22. The parks department would like a new middle mount mower. Prior councils have said the city needs three mowers. The council immediately prior to this one indicated that they only want two mowers on hand. Counting the mower that has the sprayer, there are actually three mowers in use.
23. The parks department would like new chairs and tables.
24. The parks department would like a new dock at the camp ground.
25. The city will be using two sections of a floating dock the\at was given to them by the DNR for the paddle boats.
26. The parks department would like the doors on the bath house to get a professional paint job.
27. There is $275K available in late 2012 for the trail through Provost.
28. The city is negotiating with the DNR to put the lake trail along the shore through the Shotgun Hill area.
29. The city park playground equipment is no longer attractive to youngsters and the city may consider replacing it.
30. The carpet on the mini golf seems to be wearing well.
31. The parks department would like the golf course sidewalk extended to the concession stand.
32. The campground boat ramp got really muddy when the volleyball court was drained.
33. With the success of the paddleboats, the city may try putting in kayak rental. The Lake View councilors have safety concerns. There may be a type of kayak that flips itself upright. There will be further research done.
34. The city may also consider renting canoes.
35. “We learned our weight limit on those [paddle boats] pretty quick.” – lake View Park Department head
36. The financial report for the camp ground will be done “shortly”
37. The city is doing a lot of extra wood chipping as the result of the electrical line replacements.
38. Electrical sales and loads have remained stable for at least 25 years.
39. The public works department would like a new pick up truck. Councilor Laney would like to look at alternatives to pickups for merely driving back and forth to the water plant. Vows that someone is going to have to come up with a lat better reason than just high mileage to get his vote.
40. There is funding available to do some street projects such as main street at a cost of $21K, 2nd – Vine to High street for $38K, 2nd street Main to High at a cost of $14K, 6th street, Third to Lake at a cost of $50K, milling of Lakeshore drive at a cost of $21K, and various areas of Vine street at a cost of $47K. The total estimate of these items is with a 20% contingency is $234,223.00. These are proposals only.
41. The city may consider putting in water at the Teifenthaler addition.
42. Concrete on the west and north side of city hall is deteriorating.
43. Electrical department needs a new laptop.
44. Administration needs a new ten key adding machine.
45. The software at city hall is a DOS program from the 90’s. They are still able to use it as is, but it will not be supported forever. The annual maintenance on the software is over $5K. The cost to replace it will be $20+K. The support will be around $2.5K on the new software if purchased. A new program may be able to take billing online.
46. City administrator wants a new chair and desk. The old desk is warped.
47. The city office may need a new phone system. They have problems with it from time to time.
48. The men’s restroom on the main floor of city hall may be turned into a unisex handicapped accessible restroom. Smell problem needs to be addressed.
CHIT CHAT
49. There are some opportunities for a new sub division.
50. The plans for a new independent living facility seem to be permanently on hold due to lack of funding.
51. There is no potential use for Lakewood other than to remove the building and use it as a lot on which to build homes.
52. There has been no action taken on the walls on the backside of the downtown buildings.
CLERK’S REPORT
53. The city has filed a claim with Dave King’s bonding company for the deteriorating road at Boulder’s Drive. The engineer’s tests all indicate that the correct concrete was used. The council claims that a witness to the compaction tests has indicated that the way the tests were performed are not usual.
54. The magistrate will render a verdict in the Blessington case this week some time. It is a case regarding access across some private land for the sewer treatment plant. Blessington wants the city to pay for this access.
1. It was Councilor Toni Foval-North’s last meeting and she was presented with a plaque of appreciation from the city in honor of that event. Said Toni, “It has been a cool experience.”
2. The city will try to come up with other funding sources for the Farmer’s Market, but right now, the electrical fund is marked to contribute to this project.
4. Sewer rates will be increased by (3.9%). This will take effect on March 1, 2012
5. Water rates will be increased by (3.9%). This will take effect on March 1, 2012
6. Electrical rates will beincrease by (11.8%). This will take effect on March 1, 2012
7. Bid letting for the Sac Beach Infrastructure project is set for January 12, 2012. The council will consider the bids on January 16, 2012.
HANCOCK CONCTRETE
8. Hancock concrete will be bringing the dry cast machines back to Lake View. They will be extending their large building to the west.
9. The Hancock building will be between 75 and 84 feet long when complete. It will create a big “L” when complete. The new building will not look much different from the look it had before the fire.
10. There will be no additional lighting at the Hancock Concrete plant to disturb neighbors.
11. All of the block inventory will be gone in the spring.
12. Hancock Concrete is planning to be open by April 15, 2012. They will be engaged in pipe fabrication, as they were before the fire.
13. Hancock is doing a lot of work in Nebraska.
14. Highway twenty is to be completed by 2013. Hancock will sell concrete culverts to this project during the grading portion.
15. It will be reported in local newspapers that engage in boosterism that Hancock is planning to add 3 to 5 people. In reality, they hope to re-use already existing employees on dry cast machines which increase productivity without the need for extra people. There is a small chance they may add up to 3 new employees.
16. All of the pipe machines used by hancock Concrete are made in Iowa.
17. The site plan for Hancock Concrete has been approved by the P&Z, and the building permit has been approved by the council.
18. The county assessor has indicated that Hancock Concrete is eligible for tax abatement.
DEPARTMENTAL INVENTORY NEEDS AND WANTS
19. Councilor Laney suggested using the old police car as a dummy car at the school to slow people down.
20. The police want a new in-car camera for use in coordinated efforts during drunk driving and seatbelt enforcement weekends.
21. The police want a prisoner cage for the back seat of the Charger.
22. The parks department would like a new middle mount mower. Prior councils have said the city needs three mowers. The council immediately prior to this one indicated that they only want two mowers on hand. Counting the mower that has the sprayer, there are actually three mowers in use.
23. The parks department would like new chairs and tables.
24. The parks department would like a new dock at the camp ground.
25. The city will be using two sections of a floating dock the\at was given to them by the DNR for the paddle boats.
26. The parks department would like the doors on the bath house to get a professional paint job.
27. There is $275K available in late 2012 for the trail through Provost.
28. The city is negotiating with the DNR to put the lake trail along the shore through the Shotgun Hill area.
29. The city park playground equipment is no longer attractive to youngsters and the city may consider replacing it.
30. The carpet on the mini golf seems to be wearing well.
31. The parks department would like the golf course sidewalk extended to the concession stand.
32. The campground boat ramp got really muddy when the volleyball court was drained.
33. With the success of the paddleboats, the city may try putting in kayak rental. The Lake View councilors have safety concerns. There may be a type of kayak that flips itself upright. There will be further research done.
34. The city may also consider renting canoes.
35. “We learned our weight limit on those [paddle boats] pretty quick.” – lake View Park Department head
36. The financial report for the camp ground will be done “shortly”
37. The city is doing a lot of extra wood chipping as the result of the electrical line replacements.
38. Electrical sales and loads have remained stable for at least 25 years.
39. The public works department would like a new pick up truck. Councilor Laney would like to look at alternatives to pickups for merely driving back and forth to the water plant. Vows that someone is going to have to come up with a lat better reason than just high mileage to get his vote.
40. There is funding available to do some street projects such as main street at a cost of $21K, 2nd – Vine to High street for $38K, 2nd street Main to High at a cost of $14K, 6th street, Third to Lake at a cost of $50K, milling of Lakeshore drive at a cost of $21K, and various areas of Vine street at a cost of $47K. The total estimate of these items is with a 20% contingency is $234,223.00. These are proposals only.
41. The city may consider putting in water at the Teifenthaler addition.
42. Concrete on the west and north side of city hall is deteriorating.
43. Electrical department needs a new laptop.
44. Administration needs a new ten key adding machine.
45. The software at city hall is a DOS program from the 90’s. They are still able to use it as is, but it will not be supported forever. The annual maintenance on the software is over $5K. The cost to replace it will be $20+K. The support will be around $2.5K on the new software if purchased. A new program may be able to take billing online.
46. City administrator wants a new chair and desk. The old desk is warped.
47. The city office may need a new phone system. They have problems with it from time to time.
48. The men’s restroom on the main floor of city hall may be turned into a unisex handicapped accessible restroom. Smell problem needs to be addressed.
CHIT CHAT
49. There are some opportunities for a new sub division.
50. The plans for a new independent living facility seem to be permanently on hold due to lack of funding.
51. There is no potential use for Lakewood other than to remove the building and use it as a lot on which to build homes.
52. There has been no action taken on the walls on the backside of the downtown buildings.
CLERK’S REPORT
53. The city has filed a claim with Dave King’s bonding company for the deteriorating road at Boulder’s Drive. The engineer’s tests all indicate that the correct concrete was used. The council claims that a witness to the compaction tests has indicated that the way the tests were performed are not usual.
54. The magistrate will render a verdict in the Blessington case this week some time. It is a case regarding access across some private land for the sewer treatment plant. Blessington wants the city to pay for this access.
21 Things we learned at the December 20, 2011 Sac County Supervisors meeting
SAC CITY, IOWA – DECEMBER 20, 2011
1. The amount of money spent on Tracery Richter trial will be reported at the December 27, 2011 Sac County Supervisors meeting.
2. Trees are dying in Reiff Park in Early, Iowa. The idea to harvest and sell those dead trees has been floated, but not acted upon.
3. The trails in Hagge Park need repaired, but there are currently no funds available for this action.
4. According to Supervisors Dean Stock, camping revenue at Hagge Park was over $40,000.
5. Sac County Conservation will establish a policy to reserve some spots for normal camping to keep customers like the construction workers from using up all of the spots.
6. Reiff Park is primarily used as a rest stop for travelers on 71.
7. Shelter house at Grant Park and Hagge park used infrequently.
8. People drive vehicles on top of shelter park at Grant Park. Officials are attempting to curb this behavior.
9. A great deal of time is spent mowing at Grant Park.
10. Second Judicial is projecting a significant cash carry over.
11. The state fund that closes drainage wells has been cut back. This will cause the rate at which drainage wells are closed to decrease.
12. This week’s Sac County claims to be paid were in the amount of $722,208.35. $588,420.04 of which was for secondary roads for the purchase of a road maintainer and the purchase of a box for a truck.
13. Dean Stock will not attend the January 10, 2012 county supervisor meeting.
14. Rick Hecht will not attend the January20 17, 2012 county supervisor meeting.
15. The Sac County Engineer will be back filling salt stock at Nemaha.
16. Moisture spots are being cut down on gravel roads.
17. Supervisors think the patching on M68 looks good.
18. Taylor road opened back up for traffic on December 1, 2011.
19. All pending projects at the Sac Engineer’s office have been completed.
20. All paving on the 20 bypass has been suspended until spring.
21. The open Shop Foreman position at the Sac Engineer’s office will be advertised regionally in most of western Iowa.
1. The amount of money spent on Tracery Richter trial will be reported at the December 27, 2011 Sac County Supervisors meeting.
2. Trees are dying in Reiff Park in Early, Iowa. The idea to harvest and sell those dead trees has been floated, but not acted upon.
3. The trails in Hagge Park need repaired, but there are currently no funds available for this action.
4. According to Supervisors Dean Stock, camping revenue at Hagge Park was over $40,000.
5. Sac County Conservation will establish a policy to reserve some spots for normal camping to keep customers like the construction workers from using up all of the spots.
6. Reiff Park is primarily used as a rest stop for travelers on 71.
7. Shelter house at Grant Park and Hagge park used infrequently.
8. People drive vehicles on top of shelter park at Grant Park. Officials are attempting to curb this behavior.
9. A great deal of time is spent mowing at Grant Park.
10. Second Judicial is projecting a significant cash carry over.
11. The state fund that closes drainage wells has been cut back. This will cause the rate at which drainage wells are closed to decrease.
12. This week’s Sac County claims to be paid were in the amount of $722,208.35. $588,420.04 of which was for secondary roads for the purchase of a road maintainer and the purchase of a box for a truck.
13. Dean Stock will not attend the January 10, 2012 county supervisor meeting.
14. Rick Hecht will not attend the January
15. The Sac County Engineer will be back filling salt stock at Nemaha.
16. Moisture spots are being cut down on gravel roads.
17. Supervisors think the patching on M68 looks good.
18. Taylor road opened back up for traffic on December 1, 2011.
19. All pending projects at the Sac Engineer’s office have been completed.
20. All paving on the 20 bypass has been suspended until spring.
21. The open Shop Foreman position at the Sac Engineer’s office will be advertised regionally in most of western Iowa.
Sue and Harold Peyton establish scholarship for Ag students
"AMES, Iowa – Sue and Harold Peyton of Sac County have established the Peyton Family Scholarship through the Iowa 4-H Foundation. The $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to an Iowa State University student in a major related to agriculture who will be a..."
Read the full MITCHELL HOYER, ALBERT GRUNENWALD, and LAURA STERNWEIS story at ISU EXTENSION
Read the full MITCHELL HOYER, ALBERT GRUNENWALD, and LAURA STERNWEIS story at ISU EXTENSION
179 photos of the December 19, 2011 East Sac County Middle and High School Vocal and Band Concert
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179 photos of the December 19, 2011 East Sac County Middle and High School Vocal and Band Concert
thesacnews@yahoo.com - 712 830 7373
179 photos of the December 19, 2011 East Sac County Middle and High School Vocal and Band Concert
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