The Chronicle, Vol. 116
No. 30, July 26, 2007

The Mayor Sez…
     George Dresselhuis said that he used to have an old German friend that had a saying when it looked like the corn crop was lost to drought. It was, “Vel, vel, it always seems to rain at der last minute!” Last week the old German’s saying came true. Our area received more than two inches of badly needed rainfall. Hopefully there will be more.
     For those of us that prayed for rain, our prayers were answered.
     Letters have been sent to numerous residences that have let the weeds take over their lawns…..enough said!
     From the ‘bolt,
     R. J. Rex, Mayor

Heidenreich Promoted to Captain--First Lieutenant John J. Heidenreich was promoted to Captain in the United States Army on July 1, 2007. Captain Heidenreich is the son of Joseph J. and Jane Heidenreich of Odebolt and a 2000 graduate of Odebolt-Arthur High School. He received a bachelor's degree from Creighton University in 2004. John's parents attended the promotion ceremony at Ft. Carson, Colorado Springs, Colorado, where John is stationed.

Larson's Design 1st at Home Show Expo--John W. Larson, Jr., formerly of Kiron, and a 1989 O-A graduate, was one of the six presenters in the 2007 Home Show Expo at Silverstone Development in Johnston, Iowa, July 14-29. John, of Dallenbach & Larson, custom-designed a Mediterranean home. His design was awarded 1st place for curb appeal, and 2nd place for kitchen design and family space.
http://www.dmhomeshow.com/home1.php

Consider School Board Service!--Nomination papers for school board seats are available from the school board secretary; August 2 is the last day to file nomination papers. Board member Paul Neumann has the only expiring term on the Odebolt-Arthur School Board. See link for information.

Odebolt Library--See new items for the month of June listed in this week's Chronicle.

Odebolt Museum Feature--(2 photos) Ruth Kelly served as curator of the Odebolt Museum from 1991 until the spring of 1998, when she retired due to health reasons. The position was then filled by Carol Auen, and most recently taking on the job as curator is Verna Mae Schwaller. - D. Cleveland

Steve King's Homecoming--(photo) The 2nd annual Steve King's Homecoming was held Saturday evening, July 14 at the Odebolt Community Center. Pictured in The Chronicle are Congressman King and his wife Marilyn visiting with one of the many supporters attending the event. - D. Cleveland

Four Generations of Stehrs--(photo) Pictured in The Chronicle is Lester Stehr, born and raised on a farm 2 miles north of Odebolt, now retired and living in town; Bill Stehr, born on the family farm and still farming; Michael Stehr, who serves as the town cop for Correctionville and lives in Cushing; and son Gavin.

Celebrating 5 Generations--(photo) Pictured in The Chronicle are great-great grandmother Veronica Roeder, great-grandmother Lois Dunkin, grandmother Joan Olerich, father Rodney Olerich, and baby Carter Olerich. Grandmother Joan Olerich is from Kiron; the other family members are from Odebolt.

Barn Quilt Tour--Everyone is invited to join the Sac County Farm Bureau on Sunday, August 5, 2007 on a chartered bus tour that will highlight the Barn Quilts of Sac County. You will also learn a bit more about agriculture, ag businesses and conservation efforts in the county. The tour will begin at the fair grounds in Sac City with the bus departing at 3 p.m.
     Along the route the group will be viewing different barn quilts and making stops at the Harold Peyton farm and the Keith Berry farm, with a final stop at the Prairie Pedlar for a light meal and more good conversation. The bus will return to the fair grounds at approximately 8 p.m.

STUDENT NEWS
Four area students were named to the dean's list for the third term at Briar Cliff University in Sioux City. Students who earn at least a 3.5 grade-point average are named to the list. Area students on the list are Shane Bengford, Shawn Bengford and Traci Zimmer of Kiron; and Ashley Schultz of Odebolt. The Bengfords each earned a 4.0 grade point.

Bible School - Arthur Evangelical Free Church invites you to come join us for "AVALANCE RANCH" VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL July 30-August 3, 2007, Mon.-Fri. nights: 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. Program Friday night at 8:30 p.m. 320 E. 4th St., Arthur, IA, 712-367-2472. Ages 4 yrs. to 6th Grade.

TROJAN TRIUMPH
Read sports and school news in this special section of The Chronicle each week.
For updates, click on  www.odebolt-arthur.net
In this issue:
BC-IG & O-A Joint Meeting July 16:
- Discussion about O-A's plans concerning letter received from Schaller-Crestland.
 - Schools to share girls' bowling in 2007-08.
 - Staffs to develop a fair and equitable program for sharing of all athletics starting in 2008-2009; boards will review it at joint meeting August 13 at 6 p.m.

O-A Board separate meeting:
 - Supt. Trimble gave update on PPEL projects.
 - FFA looking for acres to farm.
 - Board appointed Jann Murphy as board secretary, Renae Babcock as board treasurer and Rick Franck as board counsel.
 - Bids approved for bread products from Sara Lee and milk products from Anderson Erickson.
 - United Bank of Iowa, Iowa State Bank and Norwest Bank of Iowa named bank depositories.
 - Tony Spradlin and Dani Trimble appointed Level I investigators.
 - Bruce Henderson and Keith Flink appointed Level II investigators.
 - Approved second reading of "Anti-Bullying/harassment Policy" and changes to the Resignation of Certified Personnel.
 - Discussion was again held on the whole grade sharing with BC-IG and the letter from Schaller-Crestland saying they wanted to visit with Odebolt-Arthur. The Board decided they wanted to continue their negotiations with BC-IG, while still finding a way to keep communication open with all neighboring districts, for the purpose of bettering education opportunities for the students. - D. Cleveland

--Photo of O-A Senior Baseball Players.
--Trojanettes became District Champions on July 16 by downing WLVA in Wall Lake, 8-5.
--Trojanettes lost to Glidden-Ralston, 1-0, in regional semi-final in Coon Rapids July 20.

Odebolt-Arthur Booster Club's
7th Annual Golf Outing
***Featuring former Iowa StateBasketball Coach Johnny Orr***
Sponsored by Sac County Mutual Telephone Co. and Iowa Network Services, Inc.
Silent auction to golf with Johnny. Bids due Thursday, August 2 to Kurt Hofmeister
Friday, August 3, 2007 ... Sac County Country Club
12:00 p.m. Shot-Gun Start
4-Person Best Ball (18 Holes)
SIGN UP TODAY!!!
$50/Person
Entry fee includes: Green fees, Steak Supper
$25.00 Dinner Only tickets also available.
DOOR PRIZES and MUCH MORE!

The Chronicle, Vol. 116
No. 29, July 19, 2007

The Mayor Sez…
     Our City Superintendent, Bill Tysor, and myself have been trying to get the “Detour” signs removed from North and South of town. It seems as though the DOT isn’t sure who has that authority. The governor………maybe?? Our newly resurfaced Hwy. 175 is a pleasure to drive on. Other than some shoulder work and the intersection at the lumberyard (North Main Street) I am told that the project is nearly done. Whew!!
     Some Republican presidential ‘wannabes” along with our own Congressman Steve King were in town last week. I guess they figured there would be enough “hot air” without the mayor giving them a welcome. Anyway, a belated welcome, Steve.
     I am told that we could be short of lifeguards after Aug. 11th. We are contacting other towns to see if they can help out. Many of our lifeguards go off to college. We are also exploring the possibility of using former lifeguards that live in the area as long as there is a certified lifeguard on duty. The last thing we want to do is close the pool.
     I hope everyone read the informative editorial by Dorothy Evans in last week’s Chronicle about the fate of our school. Dorothy makes some very good points. I strongly urge people to call our school board members to voice their opinions.
    From the ‘bolt,
    R. J. Rex, Mayor

Buehler Chosen for Sac REC Tour - Barry Buehler of Odebolt was among the more than 1,500 high school students from across the country who participated in the Rural Electric Youth Tour held June 9-15, 2007 in Washington, D.C.  Barry was sponsored by Sac County Rural Electric Cooperative.
    While in Washington, the Iowa Youth Tour delegation, made up of 42 students, met with congressional leaders, visited historic sites and explored the Smithsonian museums and nearby monuments.  The trip also helped to increase the participants' knowledge of cooperative electric utilities and American history.
     Highlights included meeting with their representatives in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senators Harkin and Grassley.

Youth Volunteer for Habitat for Humanity - (Photo) Thursday, June 29, six Odebolt youth traveled to Lakeside, Iowa to help in building a Habitat for Humanity home for a woman and her two daughters. Those participating were Steven Roeder, Marcus and Ali Hansen, Kim Neumann, Tayli Thompson, Jenny and David Currie, along with their leaders, Steve and Kris Gunderson.
     Several of these young people will also be heading for Kentucky on a church mission trip in late July.
     This is the eighth Habitat for Humanity home built in the Storm Lake area.  Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m., and Saturday mornings are the days and times that work on this home is being done.  Volunteers are welcome.  The contact person is Susan Moore at 712-732-49550. Visit Habitat for Humanity

Odebolt Sign Project Successfully Underway - On Tuesday, July 17, Odebolt sign committee members Vance Lundell and Kristan Bieber presented an update on the project to the Rotary Club and Mayor Ron Rex.
     At the beginning of the month Gary's Backhoe and Trenching Service donated services to  tear down the old signs and dig holes for footings. Richard Sievers of Sievers Construction donated help with removal of the signs, construction of forms for the concrete footings and pouring concrete.  Delivery charges for the concrete were waived as a donation by Bedrock Ready Mix.  Tim Henkelman and his crew of Henkelman Masonry and Concrete Construction laid the brick for the columns.  A bill has yet to be submitted.
     The initial estimates for the 4 new signs was $32,00 to $40,000.  The City of Odebolt has pledged $4,000 toward the project.  Vance and Kristan wrote a grant and received $7,000 from the Sac County Endowment Foundation.
     To date, $9523.73 has been raised through business and private donations, and the flamingo fundraiser.  Many generous individuals who have contributed include Ruth (Treman) Wilimek, Tempe, AZ ($500) and Jerry and Donna Reynolds, Rochester, MN ($100).  Committee member, Howard Hustedt, has been instrumental in the initial fundraising efforts for the project.
     The flamingo fundraiser is the brainstorm of Rotarian Rendee Wallace and has generated much fun and anticipation to see where the flamingos roam next.  Rendee donated the total start-up cost of $195.68 for the fundraiser.  Currently, over $1,400 has been raised.
     The total amount raised so far for the sign project is $20,523.73 minus expenses, leaving a total of $17,503.23.
     The next step in the project currently being worked on by Lundell Plastics Corporation is the routing, finishing and construction of the cedar wood signs.
     Thad Diersen has offered land to the City on the west edge of Odebolt and as soon as the land can be cleared, work will begin on the fourth sign.    

New Legion Auxiliary Officers Elected - (Photo) New officers were recently elected to the Odebolt American Legion Roose Post Auxiliary. 
     They are Bev Einsphar- President; Inga Sweeden, Vice President; Shirley Simon, Historian; Elaine Harden, Treasurer; Ruth Neville, Secretary; Charlotte Nichols, Chaplain; Margaret Landgraf and Mary Anne Siebrecht, Sergeants-at-Arms.

Donations to the Odebolt Library Fund for January-June 2007 include memorials for Cinda Bettin, Eva Boerner, Ralph Boerner, Donna Garlock, Trent Godberson, Monty Mehrhoff, Chester Ogren, Grace Paul, Thelma Sonksen, George Streed and Shirley Sykes.

Odebolt Presbyterian Service & Potluck - Come join the Odebolt Presbyterian Church at the park for services and potluck picnic on July 22, 2007 at 10:00 a.m.  Bring your chair!

House Burns in Odebolt - (Photo) The Max Byers home at 401 North main St. burned to the ground on Friday morning, July 6.  The previous day the Odebolt Fire Department had been called to the residence for a fire in the kitchen.  Friday morning the fire department was called back and the Arthur Fire Department was call for additional assistance.  The Odebolt Fire Department remained on the scene until Friday Afternoon.

Odebolt Historical Museum Association meets
the 4th Thursday  of each month.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
July 25 - 7:00 p.m.
August 22 - 7:00 p.m.
September 26 - 7:00 p.m.
October 24 - 7:00 p.m.
(No more meetings until Spring)

Odebolt Museum Featured - (Photos) Over the summer The Chronicle will be featuring photos of the Odebolt Museum in its new location on 2nd Street.  Please check each week to see the photos and be sure to drop by the museum for an even closer look at Odebolt's history.  The museum is open every Sunday in Summer from 2 to 4 pm.
     The Odebolt Historical Museum was organized in November of 1990.  Officers elected that first year were:  E.F. Kirkpatrick, chairman; Bill Johnson, vice chairman; and Donna Blake, secretary/treasurer.  The museum was housed in the former legion building.  Earlier the American Legion had donated the building to the City. - D. Cleveland

Take a VIRTUAL TOUR
 of the Odebolt Museum!

Four Generations Attend Baptism - (Photos) Craig Irlbeck, infant son of Mike and Megan Irlbeck, was baptized on Sunday, July 1, 2007 with four generations on both sides of the family present.
      Pictured are the Raymond Raasch family members: great-grandmother Betty Raasch and baby Craig, grandfather Bruce Raasch, and mother Megan Raasch Irlbeck.
     Also pictured are members of the Vernon Loger family: great-grandmother Margie Loger and baby Craig, mother Megan Raasch Irlbeck and grandmother Polly Loger Raasch.

Odebolt Native Receives Conservation Internship - The Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation (INHF) has selected Tim Youngquist, a 2002 Odebolt-Arthur High School graduate, for its summer internship program.
    INHF is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving Iowa's natural land, water and wildlife for future generations.  Since its inception in 1979, INHF has preserved nearly 100,000 acres of wild places across the state.
     Youngquist is the leader of an eight-person land management crew consisting of other interns.  The crew will travel the state and conduct restoration efforts on natural lands owned by INHF or private landowners who have opted for permanent land protection agreements with INHF.  Duties include removing invasive weeds from native prairies, and clearing overgrowth from crowded woodlands with handsaws and chainsaws.  They are currently working to restore a cold-water trout stream in Allamakee County.   By the end of the summer they'll have traveled all over the state and worked in nearly every Iowa landform.
     Tim is the son of Ann and Dennis Youngquist of Odebolt and is currently enrolled in Iowa State University's Community and Regional Planning Program, expecting to receive his master's degree by 2010.

School Openings - Odebolt-Arthur Community School District has the following openings for the 2007-2008 school year:
     Co-Musical/Variety Show Director
     Middle School Wrestling
     Middle School Boys' Basketball
     Assistant High School Football
     Those qualified and interested should submit a letter of interest to Mrs. Dani Trimble, Superintendent of Schools, P.O. Box 475, Odebolt, IA 51458
     Positions will remain open until filled.  EOE/AA Employer.

TROJAN TRIUMPH
Read sports and school news in this special section of The Chronicle each week.
For updates, click on www.odebolt-arthur.net

In this issue:
- Trojans win District opener; fall to Sac
- Trojanettes advance to District Finals
- "Nettes" tame Wildcats, topple Bobcats
- O-A Booster Club to host Golf Outing, Friday August 3rd, featuring Johnny Orr
- Photo of O-A Pee Wee Baseball Team
- Photo of O-A Majors Girls Softball Team
- Photo of O-A Tee-Ball Team
- Photo of O-A Science Room Progress

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B. Horak & B. Ekse, Webnews Editors
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Letter to odebowww.net:
     Thank you so much for everything you do to help publicize Creek Days each year!  We sincerely appreciate your expertise and willingness to work closely and patiently with us in the months leading up to Creek Days.
     Odebolt has an amazing website that represents our community well.  Thanks for your remarkable dedication.  We look forward to working with you again next year.
     With gratitude
     The Odebolt Development Corporation
     Dennis Sykes, Tandy Reis, Mark Reis, Beth Wulf, Jason Wulf, Carl Hemer, Bill Tysor, Marsha Tysor, Jann Murphy, Alex Murphy.

The below articles are about Senator Steve King's "Homecoming" at the Odebolt Community Center, held July 14, 2007.
Two GOP candidates court King's backers From Radio Iowa
Second-Tier GOP Candidates Court Iowa Right From Rocky  Mountain News

The Odebolt Community Center's Annual Meeting was held July 11, 2007 at the Center. 
    The 2007-2008 Board of Directors is as follows:

President, Lance Garlock
V. Pres., Steve Bengford
Secretary, Tom Hoelscher
Treasurer, Carolyn Hoelscher
Reservations, Joe Dewey
MEMBERS
Howard Hustedt
Rick Crawford
Lois Purdy
Janice Richardson
Cheryl McFarland
Sharon Gronemeyer
Joe Dewey
Bob Harden

     The final installment from the City of Odebolt for the funds they pledged to the Center was received. The final matching installment from the County will
probably come in August.
     Bookings are running about the same as in previous years. Joe Dewey (712-668-2366) will continue to handle bookings.
     The board is looking into the possibility of having a Bingo Night every-other week potentially starting this fall.
 - Lance Garlock

From the Odebolt History Pages
Those Old-Fashioned Saturday Nights
by former resident Howard Johnson
 about summer in Odebolt.

New beef cuts add grilling options
Article from the Des Moines Register on Odebolt's Terri Carstensen, chairwoman of the Iowa Beef Industry Council.

Grace Caldwell Levin, age 95, of Lake View, Iowa, (formerly of Arthur), passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2007, at Loring Hospital in Sac City, Iowa.
     Services for Grace were held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 28th, at Lakes United Methodist Church in Lake View. Burial was at the Odebolt Cemetery.  Obituary at Farber & Otteman

The Chronicle, Vol. 116
No. 28, July 12, 2007

The Mayor Sez…
     Howard Hustedt reports that people and businesses have been very generous in their financial support of our new entry signs project. Vance Lundell also reports that the foundations for the signs are underway as we speak. Kristen Bieber says that the flamingos have been a big hit. Needless to say the City is quite pleased with the above project and progress thereof.
     Denny Sykes and Mark Reis met with the City Council last meeting and gave us a very favorable report for Creek Days ’07. With a brief rest I know they are already working on Creek Days ’08. I simply marvel at the ODC and their volunteers, both town and country, that make it all possible. We Salute!!
     I want to thank the ODC for presenting me with an “Outstanding Community Service” award.
     Last, but not least, the spirit of downtown décor is alive and well. Sheryl, owner of Liaison’s Lounge, had a beautiful mural of flowers painted on the south side of her building. We Salute!!
     From the ‘bolt,
     R. J. Rex, Mayor

The mural on the south side of Liaison's on the
east side of Main Street in downtown Odebolt.

Six Sets of Sisters--This year Odebolt-Arthur has six sets of sisters playing on their girls' softball teams.  They are pictured in this week's Chronicle.

Cattlemen Hold Auctions--At their annual steak fry on June 25, the Sac County Cattlemen auctioned off scholarship trophies and the trophies for the Beef Show at the Sac County Fair.  Purchasers are pictured in this week's Chronicle.  Purchasers with Odebolt business connections were Matt Huegerich for Iowa State Bank; Neil Sibenaller for United Bank of Iowa, Lary Schulte of UPS Odebolt and Thad Diersen of Pioneer-Odebolt.

Letter to the Editor--A letter to the Patrons of the Odebolt-Arthur School District notes that the Schaller-Crestland Community School District has contacted the O-A School Board regarding a meeting to discuss a possible future including the two districts.  The letter-writer urges patrons of the O-A School District to contact members of the O-A School Board with their comments regarding discussions and/or a possible future with the Schaller-Crestland school district before any final agreement with BCIG is implemented.  Read the entire letter in this week's Chronicle.

Flamingo Update--After a nice stay in the yard of Steve and Renee Bengford last week, the flamingos migrated to Mandernach Drive.  They originally stopped at Carol and Ruth Youngren's, but quickly moved about encompassing the neighbors' yards as well.  The neighbors must all be using the same "flamingo feed" for the birds to move about so freely among their yards.
   They seem to be moving about this week in a random fashion and not staying grouped together.  Who knows what they'll be up to next week - rumor has it that Friedrichsens on Dewey Street have some of the same flamingo feed - talk to a Rotary member to find out.

Odebolt Museum Featured--Over the summer The Chronicle will be featuring photos of the Odebolt Museum in its new location on 2nd Street.  Please check each week to see the featured photos, then be sure to drop by the museum for an even closer look at Odebolt's history.  The museum is open every Sunday in summer from 2-4 p.m.  This week's photo highlights the museum's military displays. - D. Cleveland

Fundraiser Supplemented by Thrivent--Pictured in The Chronicle are Jeanette Wulf; Megan, Craig and Mike Irlback; Tami Hemer and Kris Schroeder at the Odebolt Community Center.  Funds raised for the Irlbecks at the June 24 fundraiser were supplemented by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.  In the photograph the Irlbecks are being presented a Thrivent check.

Johnson Receives Degree, Awards--Carol Ankerberg Johnson of Odebolt recently received her Juris Doctor degree with honors from Creighton University School of Law.  She received an award for Outstanding Service to the Law School and the Shkolnick Award.

Wilken Named GROWMARK Intern--Blake R. Wilken, son of Dave and Twyla wilken, is a participant in this year's GROWMARK summer intern program.  He is majoring in Agriculture Business at Iowa State University.  During the internship program, Wilken will spend 12 weeks working at New Century FS, Inc., located in Grinnell.  He will complete a special project through the company.

Class Reunion--(photo) The O-A Class of 1987 celebrated their 20-year reunion on June 16, 2007.  The reunion was held at Curt Wareham's courtyard in Odebolt with 26 classmates present.

UBI Donates to Arthur Ball Park--(photo) Duane Schofield, representing the United Bank of Iowa, is pictured presenting a $1,000 check to Lois Oxendale, Arthur mayor, for renovations to the field.  The O-A girls' softball team looks on.

TROJAN TRIUMPH
Read sports and school news in this special section of The Chronicle each week.
For updates, click on  www.odebolt-arthur.net
In this issue:
--Reports of final Trojan baseball games of season.
--Trojanettes finish sixth in conference softball tourney.
--Photo of O-A Minor Softball Team.
--O-A School District awarded grant for Automated External Defibrillator from the Iowa Department of Health.

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B. Horak & B. Ekse, Webnews Editors
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July 12 - Note from Mayor Rex
     The entire resurfaced section of Hwy. 175 from Quirk's corner to Ida Grove is passable, with some shoulder work still being done.  I am working on getting all the detour signs removed from all directions that are out 3 miles or more.

July 11th - Notes from Mayor Rex
     A street overlay project is presently in progress in Odebolt on 4th Street from West Hwy. to Hanson Blvd. and on Lawndale from 4th to 2nd Street.
     The traffic lights are DOWN at the Hwy. 39 / 175 intersection (thank goodness).  Hopefully the misleading sign 3 miles south on Hwy. 39 due to the recent detour has been removed.  I will check with the DOT.
     The Max Byer house on the corner North Main and Walters Street burned to the ground last Friday. The fire started in the kitchen from hot grease and the Odebolt Fire Department was there "Johnny on the spot" about 3:30 p.m. to put it out with minimal damage to the house. The Fire Chief checked the house about 10:30 p.m. and stated that "The walls were cold". However a call came in from a neighbor about 2:00 a.m. that the house was ablaze and despite efforts by the firemen, it ultimately burned to the ground along with the big garage that was just to the east of the house.

JULY 5TH - NOTES FROM MAYOR REX
     Tracks on newly poured cement on Highway 175 made Monday, June 18 by a pick-up and another vehicle that went past barricades caused $40,000 to $50,000 worth of damage.
     Everyone is exasperated about the slow stop and go lights causing a wait at the railroad tracks at the Hwy 39 and Hwy 175 intersection. Besides disruption in traffic flow, it has caused difficulties for Cubbys, Beckman Motors and other businesses near the intersection. The intersection was to have been done weeks ago. The DOT and the Highway 175 contractors have promised to have the lights removed by either Saturday July 7th or Monday, July 9th. We shall see. In the meantime, try to be patient.
     Odebolt Pool needs life guards for the month of August as college-age lifeguards head back to school. We hope to get some help from other cities so that we don't have to close the pool. See City Hall if you can help us out in August as a lifeguard.
     There have been no applications as yet for a part-time police officer for Odebolt.

Odebolt-Arthur Music Department
Trip to New York City

On Wednesday, May 23, 2007, 58 O-A music students and 30 adults headed for New York City. 
To read about the trip and see photos click here.

Let's Keep Swimming!
     Many of us remember spending idyllic summer afternoons at the Odebolt swimming pool. The bath house and mechanical house need repairs and improvements. Amy Stangl has taken on this community service project to help her fulfill requirements to earn the Girl Scout Bronze Award.   As of mid-June she had raised about half of the estimated cost for the improvements.
     Let's ensure that the current generation of Odebolt children can continue to enjoy the pool. Donations may be made to the Odebolt Pool Project account at United Bank of Iowa.

FROM THE ODEBOLT HISTORY PAGES
Interview with P. Dale Gronemeyer
The Odebolt History Pages editors recently interviewed P. Dale about growing up in
Odebolt and other memories.  Click the above link to read the interview.

News from the Internet

JULY SETD NEWSLETTER from Sac Economic & Tourism Development (.pdf file will open in a new window)

Farmer keeps wary eye out for intruders - article about Odebolt's Bruce Raasch, from Iowa Farmer Today.

The Chronicle, Vol. 116
No. 27, July 5, 2007

The Mayor Sez…
     Sometimes I hear people making disparaging remarks about our community “going to pot”. Nothing could be further from the truth!!
     The following is a list of businesses, or entities, that either expanded or built new facilities in recent years.
  Beckman Motors (New)
  Bowling Alley now CoBe’s Bar and Grill (New ownership and expanded)
  Cropmate (Expanded)
  Cubby’s (formerly Terry’s Pump and Pack)-New
  Drive In by Dale Godbersen (expanding)
  Einspahr Furniture (New)
  Fire Dept. (New)
  Farmers’ Coop (Expanded)
  Hemer’s Plbg. & Htg. (Moved and expanded)
  JA Lawn Service (Expanded)
  James’ Body and Glass (Expanded)
  Lundell Plastics (New)
  Mark Hansen’s Rex Chevrolet-GMC LTD (New)
  Miller Blacksmith & Welding (expanded)
  Memorial Walk & RV Park (New)
  Odebolt Library (New Addition)
  Odebolt Community Center (New to community)
  Odebolt Nursing & Rehab (Assisted Living Wing added)
  Odebolt-Arthur Comm. School (Expanded)
  Pioneer Seed (New)
  Reis Auto Parts and Service (Expanded)
  Swanson Insurance (Expanded)
     The above businesses, or entities, have invested millions of dollars for their future (and ultimately for ours). They have created jobs; all but a few pay taxes, a lot of taxes! Odebolt going to pot?? I don’t think so! Other businesses that have been remodeled or have changed hands will be mentioned at a later date. Please forgive me if I left someone out of the above.
     From the ‘bolt,
     R. J. Rex, Mayor

Story Time at Odebolt Library--Just a reminder, Story Time is being held every Wednesday afternoon from 2:15 - 2:45 p.m. at the Odebolt Public Library. Children three years old and older are invited to attend this fun time. Mothers are welcome to stay. The Story Time is held in the meeting room. This program will continue every Wednesday as long as there is an interest shown. - D. Cleveland

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Thank you, Nancy
     A big thank you goes out to you for all your years of hard work and dedication to the newspaper.
     Some of us have known you for years and some for only a short while, but we all agree that you will be missed here at the office.
     We send our well wishes and hope you'll have much enjoyment in your retirement.
     From the Chronicle girls: Mary Linda, Marsha, Mary Beth, Kristan & Nikki

(Nancy Hendrickson retired as Early Editor of The Chronicle.)