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February 28, 2002 Volume 111 Number 09
Iowa Citizens for Community
Improvement (CCI) Holds Meeting - Over 100 people attended a
public meeting held February 21 at the Odebolt Community Center to
discuss the controversial issue of the many factory hog units being
constructed in our area. There will be several meetings over
the next few weeks to discuss this matter. Petitions opposing
factory farms in Sac, Ida and Crawford Counties are being passed
throughout the Odebolt area.
The petition states:
"We - the undersigned residents of Sac, Ida and Crawford
counties - value our rural communities, family farms, and quality of
life. We support independent, family farm hog
producers. We strongly oppose large-scale, corporate-
owned factory hog farms because they pollute our air and water,
threaten our health, lower the value of our homes and farmsteads,
decrease the economic viability of our towns, and run family farm
producers out of business. We are particularly opposed to
several corporate mega-hog units (at least 4,000 hogs each) being
built near Odebolt (Richland Township) and Kiron (Hayes Township) by
Sand Systems of Nebraska, a multi-national company that owns 47,000
sows and could bring up to 70,000 factory farm hogs to our
area. We also oppose other mega-units owned and controlled
by Iowa Select and other corporate agribusinesses in
our 3-county area. We call on our elected officials to support
our efforts to stop the spread of factory farms.
Call 712/668/4833 or 515/282/0484 for more information.
USAF Heartland of America Band will
perform a concert at the Odebolt High School Gym, March 12 at 7
p.m., free to the general public. The program will showcase
America's musical heritage with traditional wind band and orchestral
literature, marches, Broadway show tunes, Jazz Standards, and
patriotic favorites. Stationed at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska,
the band has been entertaining since 1943. It's mission is to
represent the pride and professionalism of the men and women of the
USAF.
The Quasquicentennial Quilt -
has been hung in the Odebolt library (click
for photo)
The Mayor Sez - In reference
to our City budget for the coming year, it looks as if everything
will stay about the same with the exception of our employees health
and accident insurance. Rumor has it that the premiums could go up
anywhere from 15 to 30 %. The County Compensation Board has
recommended a 3% raise to county employees, therefore, the City
Council has decided to use their recommendation as a guideline for
our city employees. The hearing to finalize the budget will be
at the regular March council meeting, March 4 at 8 p.m. - R.J. Rex,
Mayor of Odebolt
Ingleside Cub Donates Quilt -
The Ingleside Club is presenting a quilt to Betty Nielsen of Varina
for the loved ones lost in the September 11th terrorist attack. The
quilt (red, white, and blue material) was made by Beverly Einspahr.
Senior Veit Places at State -
Tyson Veit wrapped up a stellar career with a third-place finish at
the Iowa State Wrestling Tournament in Des Moines, February
23. Viet became the first Trojan to win three state
medals. He also placed third as a sophomore in 2000, and fifth
last year.
Art Exhibition - Three OAHS
juniors had artwork accepted into the 2002 Area Five High School Art
Exhibition at Blanden Memorial Art Museum in Fort Dodge Feb. 10 -
March 10. The show was open to students in a nine-county
area. The students and their artwork are, Candace Daiker -
printmaking self-portrait, Kate Brown - colored pencil drawing and Colleen
Malcom - oil pastel trees study.
Deaths - Oxendale, Dorothy -
Dorothy Mathilda Fredericka (Hansen) Oxendale, 89, of Milan Missouri
and formerly of Wall Lake and Odebolt passed away Thursday, February
14, 2002 at Milan. Daughter of Johannes H. and Clara (Zadow)
Hansen; born June 26, 1912 in Martin County, Sherburn,
Minnesota. Attended school in Odebolt, graduating 1929.
Married Lawrence Oxendale Dec. 19, 1935 at Immanuel Lutheran, rural
Odebolt. Surviving are two sons, Keith and Bruce, nine
grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and one
great-great-grandchild. Preceded in death by her husband in
1967, and three sons, Roger, Dennis and Douglas.
Historical News (from the
webmaster): In about 1918, Rueckheim Bros.and Eckstein
purchased a popcorn plant in Odebolt owned by August Petersmeyer,
which at that time consisted of an elevator and five or six cribs.
In 1922 the corporate name of the company was changed to The Cracker Jack
Company. It is interesting to know how the name "Cracker
Jack" came into being. In February 1896, F. W.Rueckheim
was shown the first batch of molasses-coated popcorn, which his
brother Louis had prepared. While tasting it, one of the company's
salesmen enthusiastically exclaimed, "That's a cracker
jack!" Mr. Rueckheim looked at him and said, "Why
not call it by that name?" "I see no objection",
replied the salesman. "That settles it, then", concluded
Mr. Rueckheim. Accordingly, the name Cracker Jack and the slogan,
"The More You Eat, The More You Want", were copyrighted in
1896 and have been used continuously ever since. Source – The Odebolt Chronicle Progress Edition, October 29, 1953, Volume 65, Number 44
February 21, 2002 Volume 111 Number 8
The Mayor Sez - The subject of
hog confinements seems to be "in the air". For your
information, the City can zone two miles beyond the City limits with
the exception of agriculture. A few years ago some state
legislator got that "exception" put into the law.
What we need to do now is get that part of the law repealed.
It never ceases to amaze me that our neighboring states, Nebraska
and Illinois stopped the hog confinements in their tracks, so where
do they go now? You guessed it! Iowa! It will be
after the fact that our clean air and creek water may be polluted,
but there are laws on the books that may help us down the
road. We'll see... R.J. Rex, Mayor of Odebolt.
New ONRC Administrator - Jon
Schuttinga is the new administrator at the Odebolt Nursing and Rehab
Center in Odebolt. He came to ONRC in early December, 2001,
from Sibley, Iowa where he worked for the same company, Care
Initiatives, since 1999.
News from Feb. 22, 2002 Special
Meeting of the Odebolt City Council - The Odebolt Community Center has received a $15,000 Grant
from RACI subject to IDED receiving the grant funds from Prairie
Meadows. Memorial Walk Park will be receiving recognition from
the Iowa Community Betterment Program.
Wrestlers Qualify for National Tournament
- Several area boys qualified for national competition by placing at
the state meet in Johnston. Jeremy Hemer, son of Karen and Lee
Hemer, placed first at 112 lbs. in the 11-12 year old Novice
Division; Josh Schaefer, son of Dale and Marcia Schaefer, placed
fifth in the 9-10 year old Midget Division; and Jordan Pierce,
son of James and Melissa Pierce participated in the 13-14 year old
Schoolboy Division, but did not place. The boys qualifying
will be part of the Iowa team that will compete in the USA National
Wrestling Tournament in Topeka, Kansas
OAHS Wrestlers to State
- OAHS wrestlers qualified to compete in the state competition
February 21 through 23 at Des Moines are: Joel Andersen,
Tyson Veit and Isaac Schmidt. Brian Fertig placed third and
will be an alternate.
Valentine King and Queen -
Josephine Naberhaus and Ray Bendixen were crowned Queen and King of
the St. Valentine's Day holiday by the staff at the Odebolt Nursing
and Rehab Center. Refreshments were served following the
crowning and a special dinner, chosen by the residents, was served.
Historical News (from the webmaster)
- Source: Odebolt Observer, Vol. 1, No. 35, February 23,
1881 - The entertainment given by the Legion of Honor last Monday evening was one of the pleasantest social gatherings of the season. Brethren with their ladies assembled in Masonic Hall where they were entertained with speeches, singing and other exercises until 9 o’clock when they adjourned to the Delmonico where an excellent supper had been prepared, after partaking of which the party assembled in the Hall and “tripped the light fantastic” to the insidious strains of the Ross & Pitsor combination. The dancers kept seasonable hours, retiring before the arrival of the “wee sma’ hours ayont the twal’.” [Scots for “wee small hours beyond the
twelve.”]
February 14, 2002 Volume 111 Number 7
Informational Meeting, Thursday,
Feb. 21, 7 p.m. - Local residents have heard that several giant
hog factories (owned by outside corporate investors) are planned for
the Odebolt area. These facilities, if built, could bring
thousands of factory farm hogs and millions of gallons of liquid
manure to our community, threatening our water, air and quality of
life. Come to the public informational meeting on Thursday,
Feb. 21, at the New Community Center. Guest speakers from Iowa
Citizens for Community Improvement will be there to help us decide
how we can protect our communities and fight for family farms, clean
air and clean water.
Mentoring Program receives funds
- The Odebolt-Arthur Community Mentoring Program has received $500
to help fund a program titled "Sharing Opportunities and
Success". The funds were awarded through the Iowa Farm
Bureau Federation Challenge Grant Program. The Mentoring program
will expose children to experiences not normally available to them
within their family setting, such as interacting with farmers,
observing baby animals, planting crops, baling hay, preparing for
harvest and other activities.
The Mayor Sez - Kristy Rosemeyer, executive director of the Odebolt
Development Corporation (ODC) gave an update to the City on planning
and preparations for our upcoming celebration in June. If
anyone would like to help Kristy, give her a call. More
importantly, support her in the hard work that she and her board are
doing to make our celebration a success! Her board welcomes
any ideas or suggestions. It is easy to criticize, and even
easier to do nothing! - R.J. Rex, Mayor of Odebolt
Area Wrestlers Advance to District
- Four Odebolt wrestlers qualified in Class 1A for the district meet
scheduled for Saturday, February 16 at Sioux Center. They are:
Joel Anderson - 103, Brian Fertig - 215, Isaac Schmidt - 215, and
Tyson Veit - 135.
Votrobeck to exhibit art - Colin
Votrobeck, a 1998 graduate of OAHS and currently a senior at
Wartburg College, is one of fifty students from across Iowa chosen
to exhibit their art in the Iowa College Salon XXIII.
The salon will be held in Iowa State's Brunnier Art Museum from Feb.
17 through April 21, 2002. 62 entries were chosen from 640
works of art submitted by 150 art majors at Iowa Colleges and
Universities, in categories of printmaking, painting, drawing,
sculpture, mixed media, photography and crafts.
Calling for Pictures - Curt
Wareham of Odebolt is looking for help in obtaining pictures of
Odebolt - the way the town was years ago- residential streets,
etc. If you can help out, please contact him at Jim's TV and
Appliance.
Historical News (from the webmaster):
Odebolt Observer, Volume 1, No. 36, March 2, 1881 -
"Some enterprising gentlemen—we wish we knew their names—went down with a team to Maple River junction [a small town in Carroll County] last Sunday, and
brought up the mail for this place. It was the first eastern mail we had had here since the 18th of
February . . . Though but a small portion of the delayed mail, it was very thankfully received."
. . . "There is a snow drift in Early 10 miles long, 30 miles wide, and 72 inches deep."
February 7, 2002 Volume 111 Number 6
Letter to the Editor - Dear
Editor: Everyone should be looking to the second floor, on the
north side of the building at the corner of Main and Second Street.
Rose Schultz should be congratulated and thanked for the idea and
the drawings, as should Lundell Plastics for donating black plastic,
Don Bengford for cutting the figures, and Les Fertig for installing
them in the old window wells. They certainly give us a
reminder of better times of our downtown area. These people
deserve our thanks for their time and work without any thought of
being compensated. This is truly "community
service".
- John and Donna Ekstrom, Odebolt, Iowa. (Read more about it)
Quasqui Beard Contest - This
year Odebolt Creek Days will be holding a Beard Contest for the
Quasquicentennial Celebration. Anyone can join this contest by
growing either a beard or mustache. Anyone who doesn't wish to
grow a beard or mustache can buy a permit at the City Hall - a
permit to NOT grow a beard/mustache. These permits/buttons can
be purchased until the end of March. NOTE: If you
don't purchase a permit, you may get put in Kangaroo Court!
Beards judging will be done at the Quasquicentennial Ball. Any questions can be
directed to the City Hall at 668-2231.
The Mayor Sez - An update on
the rural/urban fight over whether the urban forces can take away
our Road Use Tax money. It appears, thanks to Senator Steve
King and others uniting our rural forces, that we have at least
temporarily stopped the urban forces in their tracks. At least
now every elected official in the State of Iowa is taking notice and
I think rural outnumbers urban. We'll see...
Deaths
Joseph Kipp, 67, of Julesburg, CO passed away on Friday, January
25, 2002. Born April 30, 1934 to Adolph and Ruth (McIntosh)
Kipp in Mapleton, IA. Joe attended school in Odebolt.
Godbersen, Harold H., age 79, of Odebolt, died Friday,
February 1, 2002 after a lengthy struggle with cancer. Born
August 11, 1922, the son of Edward H. and Mary E. (Gonnerman)
Godbersen. Married Hazel Wilson at Wall Lake, Iowa on February
7, 1946.
Historical News (from the
webmaster): In 1915 the beautiful bank building
located between 1st and 2nd Streets, fronting on Main Street,
was completed by W.P. Adams and opened as "The First National
Bank". The First National Bank of Odebolt was the only Midwest bank to carry its own gold standard currency.
At the end of 15 years, during the Depression, it paid off all its accounts and closed its doors making
it the only bank in the U.S. to ever do this type of termination.
The building remained empty and unused for the next 33 years, until
Odebolt State Bank bought it in 1967. The bank is still in business
in 2002 as Odebolt State Bank, and much of the interior remains as
it originally appeared when built.
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January 31, 2002 Volume 111 Number 5
Flag Assembly at O-A Middle School
- A patriotic assembly was held January 23 at the Middle School
to witness the retirement of a flag on loan from the Fineran family,
and the presentation of a new flag to the school by the Odebolt
American Legion Roose Post 313. The Fineran family flag had
hung at the O-A Middle school for the past 31 years. It had
draped the casket of Jim Fineran, who served four years in the USAF
and was killed in a car accident in 1970. Jim's brother John
was also killed in a car accident and his flag hangs in St. Martin
Church in Odebolt.
Schools Discuss Problems
- Representatives from six area schools met January 16 at Early
Mansion in Sac City to discuss common problems and needs of their
school districts. Present were school boards and
superintendents from Sac, Newell-Fonda, Odebolt-Arthur, Rockwell
City-Lytton, Schaller-Crestland, and Wall Lake View-Auburn.
All districts are faced with declining enrollment, and ways to share
staff, activities, and classes were explored. Some solutions
could be future sharing of instructors and classes on the Iowa
Communications Network (ICN). Before and after sharing of activities
and classes, such as sports, ag classes and vocational classes with
other schools, was discussed. The schools will continue to
communicate their needs and look at ways coordinate.
Precinct Caucuses - Local
persons interested in the political process will get their chance to
become involved on February 11, as the Sac County Democrats and
Republicans hold their caucus and convention. The offices of
County Attorney, Treasurer, and Recorder are up for election.
Voters will also choose a representative for the Iowa House in
districts 51 (southeast corner of the county) and 52 (the rest of
the county.) Democrats will hold their caucus at the Sac Co.
Courthouse, 7 p.m. on February 11. Republicans will hold
caucus at 7 PM at Precinct VI: Odebolt Public Library, for
Odebolt, and the townships of Richland and Wheeler, and most of
Clinton Township.
Deaths:
Thayer, Olive - age 90, passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2002
at Odebolt Nursing and Rehab Center. Burial Odebolt Cemetery. Born
Olive A. Little on July 16, 1911 in Wayne Co., IA, the daughter of
Stephen and Estella (Louderback) Little. Married DeLos Thayer
August 28, 1929.
Bedell, Waunita - age 81, of Nordland, WA, died December 27,
2001 at Silverdale, WA. Born June 28, 1920 to Joseph Alfred
and Elenora Marie (Johnson) Anderson in Odebolt. Married David
E. Morgan in 1940. Married Smith Bedell in 1957.
Historical News (from the webmaster):
H. H. Bangs, who specialized in buying and shipping livestock to the markets in the early
years,
resided in the north part of the town and, after him, that area was once generally referred to as "Bangtown
January 24, 2002 Volume 111 Number 4
The Mayor Sez - The other
Saturday I spent most of the day at a meeting in Clarion to
determine how bad "the powers that be" want to undermine
our rural counties and communities. Forty-one counties along
with fifty-nine cities were in attendance. A Chief Justice
wants to change the judicial districting that in many cases will all
but close most of our court houses in less populated counties.
An alliance by the
big cities is going to lobby to take away nearly 2/3rds of our road
use tax money. This alone will turn our road system back to
what it was in 1925 (both counties and cities). The big cities
want our money to "make is easier" to find our way to the
cities to spend our money. Needless to say, they have our
(rural) attention.
From that meeting a
steering committee has been formed to take our concerns to the rest
of rural Iowa. Sen. Steve King along with Sac County
Supervisor Rick Hecht and Shirley Phillips, Sac County Tourism and
Development Executive Director, have taken an active roll on our
behalf. Other supervisors and county attorneys have also
answered the call. Basically, what the metro cities want is
our fair share of the tax dollar for their own use.
We need to scream and
holler to anybody and anyone who will listen!
Odebolt Development
Corporation - The Odebolt Development Corporation will now
be meeting the first Wednesday of each month at 7 PM at Caroll's
Kitchen, Odebolt. Anyone wanting to have a food stand or any
other activity during Creek Days 2002 must contact the ODC.
Anyone wishing to attend these meetings to discuss Creek Days should
be present from 7:00 to 7:45 PM on these designated Wednesday
meetings.
Community Betterment Project Entry
- (from City of Odebolt City Council Meeting, January 7, 2002)
Elaine Rex is submitting two Odebolt entries into the Community
Betterment Project. One is for the Odebolt Memorial Walk Park
and the other is the youth entry. The O-A Industrial Arts
Class have participated in roofing the Community Housing, building a
gazebo for the Odebolt Memorial Walk Park, remodeling at the
Community Building Project, and remodeling at the Odebolt Ambulance
Building.
Walsh is a "Superstar - Brittany
Walsh, daughter of Steve and Charlotte Walsh of Odebolt was
recognized at last Friday's home basketball game against Lawton
Bronson for her outstanding efforts in last year's "Punt, Pass
& Kick" competition. At the district level, Brittany had a
264 feet total which was nearly 100 feet greater than any of the
boys in her age bracket. She advanced to the regionals in
Kansas City and performed at half time of the Chiefs/Broncos
football game.
Deaths:
Lundblad, Alice E., age 94, of Altoona, formerly of Odebolt,
died Wednesday, January 9, 2002 in Des Moines. Burial is at
Odebolt Cemetery. Alice Emilia Aden was born July 20, 1907 in
Pocahontas Co., IA, the daughter of Albert and Ella (Schlievert)
Aden. She married Nels Leonard "Pen" Lundblad in
Baltimore Maryland on Dec. 31, 1941. The couple farmed over 40
years in the Odebolt area.
Sparks, Donna Belle (Sonichsen) - age 76, died December 29,
2001. Belle was born October 11, 1925 to Herb and Ruth
Sonichsen. Her husband of 58 years, Fred P. Sparks, Fort
Worth, survives her.
January 17, 2002 Volume 111
Number 3
The Mayor Sez - I have good
news and bad news. We lost Joyce Curtis, a very well-qualified
council person, due to her leaving the area. She was elected
last November, however, she submitted her resignation effective
December 31. The good news is that the Council appointed Jim
Scott to fill the vacancy. Jim is very well known, has served
on many boards over the years and will be a definite asset to our
city. City Council assignments are as follows: Mary Jean
Thompson - Park and Recreation Chrm.; Mark Hansen - Property
Chrm.; Butch Hemphill - Water, Sewer and Garbage; Keith Flink
- Street Chrm.; and Jim Scott - Finance Chrm. Your mayor and
council are dedicated to making Odebolt a good place to live, work,
do business and raise a family. Department head appointments
are: Joan Godbersen - City Clerk, Bill Tysor - Supt. of
Utilities, Bruce Henderson, Chief of Police, and George Dresselhuis
- City Attorney. - by R. J. Rex, Mayor of Odebolt
Hustedt Receives Community Award
- Howard E. Hustedt, of Odebolt, a Prudential retiree, has received
a Prudential Community Champions Rising Star Award of $250 for the
Odebolt Community Center, Inc. The program recognizes 892
Prudential employees and retirees who excel in volunteer commitment,
leadership and service. Hustedt donates an average of 10 hours
per month to the Odebolt Community Center. In June of 1999,
the project began with a goal to raise $200,000 to purchase and
remodel a building for the center with a completion date aiming at
May, 2002.
Allen Named Football Coach-of-Year -
Trojan head football coach Larry Allen has been named Northwest Iowa
Coach of the Year for Classes 1-1A-2A by the Iowa Football Coaches
Association. Allen's O-A Trojans made it to the second round
of state football play-offs this year. Allen was also tabbed
District 10 Coach of the Year, along with Manning Mentor, Floyd
Forman. Previously Allen has earned Northwest Iowa 1A Coach of the
Year as OA girls' basketball coach in 1994-95 (IACA), 2000-01 (IGCA),
2000 (IBCA) and 2001 (IBCA). A
First 2002 Baby - Scott and
Mindi Mandernach of Odebolt started their New Year off with the
birth of their daughter, Kacie Rae, born January 2, 2002, the first
baby born at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove
Historical News - Colonial
Manor, a nursing home located at the southeast edge of Odebolt and
directly across from the swimming pool, was formally opened October
9 and 10, 1965.
January 10, 2001 Volume 111 Number 2
The Mayor Sez - A study is
being done on the pros and cons of a local option 1 cent sales tax
for Sac County, and specifically, Odebolt. From early
estimates, Odebolt's share could be $65,000 per year, maybe
more. That money could go a long way in helping our school,
community building, swimming pool, or whatever. I would
appreciate any comments that any of you may have. Remember, when we
go to Storm Lake, Denison, Sioux City, and elsewhere, we are
"feathering their nests."
Promotion at United Bank -
Carolyn Hoelscher of Odebolt has been promoted to Personal Banker at
the Odebolt office of United Bank of Iowa effective January 1, 2002.
Locks of Love - Clarissa Pudenz, daughter
of Alan and Monica Pudenz of Odebolt, recently donated 10 plus
inches of her hair to the "Locks of Love" cancer
program.
O-A Booster Club Wrestling Touranment - The
18th annual Odebolt-Arthur Booster Club's Youth Wrestling Tournament
drew 248 young grapplers on Saturday, January 5, 2002. The
meet included Pee-Wee Division, Bantam Division, Junior Division and
Senior Division with participants from Odebolt, Woodbine, Cherokee,
Carroll, Jewell, Harlan, Aurelia, Denison, Marathon, Storm Lake,
Sioux Central, Alta, Omaha , Sergeant Bluff, Indianola, Nemaha,
Ogden, as well as other towns in western Iowa.
Historical News (from the webmaster)
- The Blair Town Lot and Land
Company of Cedar Rapids planned and platted the town of Odebolt. At first there was some doubt as to just
where the new town would be located. Settlers in Levey township, led by James Taylor, sought to have it located in the vicinity of the Taylor farm
(later the Gosch farm) several miles east of the place where the town is at present situated. It was expected that if the town were located in Levey
township it would be named Taylorville
But H. C. Wheeler made a determined fight to have the town platted on his land. To bring this about he donated to the Blair Town Lot and Land
company the site of the town, as originally platted, and he also donated to the Maple River
Railroad the right of way and $2,000 in cash. As a result of these inducements the town lot company, on August 22, 1877, plated the original town. It was bounded on the south by what is now Fourth street;
on the east by Willow street; on the north by the railroad track; and on the west by a line from the track south along Walnut street to Second street,
then west along Second street to what is now Hanson boulevard (first called Grant street), then south along that boulevard to Fourth Street.
The railroad reached the new town of
Odebolt in November, 1877, and the first train in regular service
pulled into the new train depot in Odebolt on November 19,
1877. The election on the incorporation of the town was held on Monday, May 13, 1878. Sixty-two votes were cast, of which 57 were for the proposition,
three against, and two were spoiled ballots.
(Source: "Fifty Years of Progress"; The Odebolt Chronicle, Vol. 51, Number 31, Thursday, August 25, 1938)
January 3, 2002 Volume 111
Number 1
The Mayor Sez - When you read this,
it will be January of 2002. Think of 125 years ago; no
automobiles, no airplanes, no TV and on and on. Coal and wood
kept our ancestors' houses warm. Social events revolved around
the churches, schools and organizations. It is NOW time to
think again of yesteryear and prepare for our 125th
celebration. Please contact me if you would care to serve or
contribute. I will direct you to the appropriate committee.
Local citizens have expressed their concern about a hog
confinement operation that is going to be built within two miles
west of Odebolt. I am sorry to say that about all we can do at
this point is vent our displeasure.
Over the years
Odebolt has had many of its young men and women serve in the armed
forces and have distinguished themselves in many ways. I have
just learned that Lt. Colonel Mary Carstensen has made the promotion
list to full colonel, Odebolt's first woman bird colonel. We
salute!
Notice - You are hereby
notified that the City Council of Odebolt, Iowa, proposes to appoint
a Council Person to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of
Joyce Curtis of Odebolt, at the next regular council meeting to be
held at the Council Chambers on January 7, 2002.
Historical news - Did you know
that the local American Legion Post was named for Herman August
Roose, the first Odebolt boy to die in the service of his
country? He died of pneumonia at Chaumont, France, December
31, 1917, at the age of 16 years and 11 months.
Deaths - Richardson, Merle E.,
79 of Onawa died suddenly Tuesday, December 18, 2001 at this
residence. Born February 27, 1922, in Odebolt, the son of Orie and
Bessie (Roth) Richardson. Married Phyllis Bernhardt on July 5,
1946.
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