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The Chronicle, Vol. 114, No. 47,
November 24, 2005

The Mayor Sez…
     Last week ole man winter let us know that he is just around the corner. Snow, ice, wind, cold­-we had the works! With the above in mind I would like to make a few comments about the upcoming winter season. For our snowmobilers, use the approved exit/entry routes and respect private property. Please keep your vehicles off the street while the snowplows are running. The City ordinance says from midnight to 6 A.M., but it really helps during and after a storm to have the streets void of vehicles. Bill and his crew will have your streets clean as fast as they can.
     Last, but not least, it’s Thanksgiving! May everyone have a happy Thanksgiving and a safe one!
     From the ‘Bolt,
     R. J. Rex, Mayor of Odebolt

From the OCC Board—The Gary Johnson Concert at the OCC turned out quite well. We had 116 people in attendance on Saturday night and 56 on Sunday afternoon. Gary has added something new to his program. Along with his voice description of the story behind the music that he plays, he has added a video slide show which helps him to explain the music, songs, and his playing style and equipment used. His wife was able to come up with him and there was also a surprise when his brother Al from Colorado and his wife showed up Saturday. Fun was had by all who attended. We hope to have him back again. Lance Garlock, Board President, OCC (See a photo of the audience at the concert in this week’s Chronicle.)

4-H Leaders Recognized—The O-A Showmen and Richland Robins 4-H clubs met on November 13, 2005. At this time the clubs, along with Susan Doehrmann, Sac County Youth Program Coordinator, recognized Karen and Gary Siebrecht for 10 years of service as 4-H leaders. Pictured in this week’s Chronicle are Susan Doehrmann and Karen Siebrecht. Also pictured are four of nine new members inducted into the 4-H clubs.

Six Letter-winners to Lead Trojans—Six letter-winners will try to improve on the 7-13 mark of a year ago.
     The Trojans open the basketball season with a jamboree at Storm Lake on November 26, before hitting the road in a serious season opener at Ida Grove on December 2.
     The boys then have their home opener on December 9 against Galva-Holstein.

Five Letter-winners to Lead Trojanettes—Five returning letter-winners figure to lead the 2005-2006 Trojanettes through another exciting season in the hunt for a possible conference title shot.
     The Trojanettes see their first action this Saturday in the IFCA Clinic in Atlantic, before opening the season in earnest against BCIG in Ida Grove on December 2.
     OA’s home opener is a girls JV-Varsity doubleheader against Schaller-Crestland on December 6.

“State Fair” Musical Triumphs!—On Friday and Saturday, Nov. 11 and 12, the Odebolt-Arthur High School fine arts department presented the musical “State Fair” in the Bart Ogden Gymnasium. Peter Larson, Katie Bell, Kate Olson and David Currie had the lead roles. The Chronicle lists 52 students in the cast and crew, as well as seven other people who were involved with the production. The musical was directed by Judy Jepsen and Barbara Votrobeck with orchestration by Roby Larson. This week’s Chronicle has several photos of various students in their roles on stage.

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The Chronicle, Vol. 114, No. 46,
November 17, 2005

 The Mayor Sez…
     I would like to congratulate our newly elected council persons, Mike Hoefling and Keith Flink, also Jim Scott for his re-election victory. I would like to thank everyone that saw fit to vote for me for another term. I’ll do my best!
     As for “The Mayor Sez…” I will do my best to keep you informed of major issues, occasionally offer my humble opinion, and last, but not least, try to find some humor here and there.
     From the ‘Bolt,
     R. J. Rex, Mayor of Odebolt

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No family home for Thanksgiving?
Nowhere to go?
Join us at the First Presbyterian Church of Odebolt
for an authentic Thanksgiving Dinner.

Thanksgiving Day
November 24 – 12:30 p.m.

Turkey – Dressing – Mashed Potatoes and Gravy – Rolls
Cranberry Sauce – Vegetables – Pies – Drink
Free Will Donation
Reservations Appreciated but not Mandatory
Call MaryAnn Siebrecht or Ila McMullen
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A Real Feast

Home alone this Thanksgiving?
Come join us at Odebolt Nursing & Rehab
In Odebolt for an old-fashioned, family-style
Thanksgiving feast with all the trimmings!
Thursday, November 24th
Just pick up the phone and call us at
712-668-4867 no later than November 17th
for reservations!

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O-A Mat Rats Wrestling Started - On Saturday, November 12 the Odebolt-Arthur Mat Rats Wrestling Team opened their 2005-2006 wrestling season by attending a pre-season tournament in Moville, Iowa.  The Mat Rats who participated Saturday are pictured in this week's edition.  It's not too late to get involved.  For practice information call the Mat Rats hotline at 668-RATS.

School Board Meeting - The Odebolt-Arthur Community School Board will meet at the Odebolt Center Conference Room Monday, November 21 at 7 p.m.  See the agenda published in this week's issue.

Holiday Closing - Swanson Insurance & Real Estate's office will be closing at noon Wednesday, November 23 and will re-open at 8 a.m. Monday, November 28.

O-A FFA Members Attend National Convention - Four members of OA FFA joined 53,396 members and guests at the 78th National FFA Convention in Louisville, Kentucky.  Attending were Shawn Fertig, Cole Bengford, Trent Godbersen and Tyler Leinbaugh, accompanied by O-A FFA Advisor Eric Miller. In addition to the convention, they all enjoyed the many sights and sounds of Louisville including the Louisville Slugger Bat Museum, Churchill Downs which hosts the Kentucky Derby, the Jim Beam Distillery, and the Patton Museum.
     The site of the 2006 National FFA Convention will be at Indianapolis, Indiana.
     The FFA Chapter also had a great year for the annual fruit sale, selling popcorn, fruit, meat, cheese and pickled herring.
     Don't forget the annual FFA Soup Supper coming up on December 9, 2005.  For information, contact Eric Miller at the high school.

Trojans earn All-District Honors -  The 2005 football season was a roller coaster ride for the Trojans and their fans as the OA gridders played through three distinct streaks in building a 6-3 campaign.
     The first streak saw the Trojans win their first three games over River Valley, WLVA and eighth-ranked Galva-Holstein.
     The second streak consisted of losses to LeMars Gehlen, Woodbury Central and Sac City.
     But the Trojans returned the gloss to the season by downing Westwood, Kingsley-Pierson and Lawton-Bronson to finish in a tie for third place in District 8 play with K-P.

    Trojans earning All-District honors.

FIRST TEAM OFFENSE
Mark Fertig, senior tight end
Taylor Bengford, junior offensive lineman
FIRST TEAM DEFENSE
Jon Henrich, senior linebacker
Austin Bobzien, senior linebacker.   Bobzien was also named All-District kicker.
SECOND TEAM OFFENSE
Lee Siebrecht, junior lineman
Bryan Leonard, junior running back
SECOND TEAM DEFENSE
Kevin Down, senior back
HONORABLE MENTION
Kevin Keim, junior
Korey Schroeder, junior

     Gatorade Players of the Year included Henrich as overall Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year.  Bobzien was Offensive Player of the Year and Special Teams Player of the Year.
     Rookies of the Year were Marcus Hansen and Mark Heidenreich.
     Down was winner of the Will to Win Athlete award.
See full stats of the season in this week's issue.

OBITUARIES

Harold Boney, age 90, of Lake View passed away on Wednesday, November 9th, 2005.  Funeral Services were held at 1:30 P.M., Saturday, at the Lakes United Methodist Church in Lake View with Rev. Rick Johnston officiating. Burial was in the Odebolt Cemetery.  .
     Harold Eugene Boney, son of Harry and Minnie (Tiffin) Boney, was born January 21, 1915 at St. James, Minnesota. His family moved to Iowa in 1918. He graduated from Lytton High School in 1932. After attending college at Iowa State, he engaged in farming. He married Ruth Dannenberg Irwin on May 7, 1942. They farmed at Sac City and Bode before moving to the Dannenberg family farm at Odebolt in 1958. In 1983, they retired and moved to Lake View.
     Mr. Boney was an active member of the United Methodist Church where he and Ruth served as Senior MYF counselors for seven years as well as worked at youth camps for six years. He was president of the Methodist Men, Chairman of the Administrative Board and Lay Leader as well as serving in other church offices.
     He was a member of Wheeler Lodge No. 398, A.F. and A.M. In addition, he enjoyed his participation in the Lions Club at Lake View and the Sac County Golf and Country Club. He was active in many farm organizations and served a term on the Federal Home Administrative Board and was a director of the Sac Co. REC for ten years, serving as its president for six years. He was a director of the Farmer’s Cooperative Elevator for ten years, also serving as president for six years.
     Harold enjoyed playing all kinds of sports. As a young man, he played semi-pro baseball and later in life, he was often found playing golf. Harold also enjoyed playing bridge, traveling, camping and wintering in Texas, Florida and Arizona.
     His survivors include his wife, Ruth, daughters and sons-in-law, Pamela and Thomas Arrigo of Barrington, Illinois and Cheryl and Steve Soelberg of Georgetown, Texas. Five grandchildren – Thomas and Timothy Arrigo and David, Paul and Anne Getter; two great-grandchildren – Evan and Bryce Getter; one brother, Maurice of Johnstown, Colorado and one sister Loretta and husband, Joe Conley, of Storm Lake; two sisters-in-law, Elaine Raasch of Odebolt and Mavis Dannenberg of Atlantic He also leaves nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.
     Preceding him in death were his parents and brother-in-law Donald Lewis and a nephew Rex Lewis; his wife’s parents, Edward and Catherine Dannenberg; brothers-in-law Willard Linden, Robert Dannenberg, Elwin Raasch, Almer Noyd; and sisters-in-law Lilly Dannenberg, Lois Linden, Helen Noyd, and Peggy Boney.  Farber and Otteman on-line obituary

Jane Elizabeth Leonard, age 92, of Odebolt, Iowa passed away peacefully among her family on Wednesday, November 9, 2005, at her daughter’s home in New Palestine, Indiana.
     Jane was born on April 10, 1913, the daughter of Ellis and Lenore (Smith) Marvin in Odebolt and was baptized into the Presbyterian faith as a child. Jane attended country school and graduated from the Odebolt High School. She was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Odebolt, serving as a Deacon, participating in Presbyterian Women, the Rebekahs, and a 50 year member of the Eastern Star.
     Jane was united in marriage to Howard Leonard on November 15, 1934, at the Presbyterian Manse in Storm Lake, Iowa. To this union one child was born, Jane Lenore.
     Jane’s greatest joys were her husband, family, and friends. Like her husband before her, she is remembered for her undivided devotion to the farm that fed her family and so many others of this nation.
     Jane is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Jane and Michael Ferin of New Palestine, Indiana; three grandchildren, Mark Ferin and Amy Snelling of Tecumseh, Michigan, and Michelle Hoffmann of Bloomington, Indiana and eight great grandchildren, Lauren and Tyler Ferin, Rachel, Sarah and Sophia Hoffman, and Elizabeth, Emma and Ava Snelling. Her parents and husband Howard preceded her in death.
     As the breeze flows across the fields, we will always feel her presence in our hearts. She was loved for her kind, patient heart, vivacious spirit, unwavering positive attitude, and endless strength.  Farber and Otteman on-line obituary

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CITY OF ODEBOLT  SNOW ORDINANCE

69.10 Snow Removal
No person shall park, abandon, or leave unattended any vehicle on a public street, alley or city-owned off-street parking area between the hours of 12:00 midnight and six o’clock (6:00) a.m. of any day during the period of November 1 to April 1 when weather conditions consist of snow, sleet, ice and/or freezing rain.
EXCEPTION:
Business district shall be exempt until 2:00 a.m.
CITY OF ODEBOLT

185.03 REMOVAL OF SNOW, ICE AND ACCUMULATIONS.
It is the responsibility of the abutting property owners to remove snow, ice and accumulations promptly from the entire width of all of said sidewalks. If a property owner does not remove snow, ice or accumulations within twenty-four hours, the City may do so and assess the costs against the property owner for collection in the same manner as a property tax.
CITY OF ODEBOLT

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ODEBOLT.NET NEWS
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Odebolt Museum Applying for Grant - The City of Odebolt and Odebolt Museum will be submitting an application to the Sac County Endowment Foundation for a grant to help in renovation of the museum building.
     The Sac County Endowment Foundation will soon receive a $63,600 state award. This amount is one half of one percent of the state's gambling tax receipts, to be used to facilitate endowment building and grantmaking throughout the county. Seventy-five percent of these funds will be awarded through grants to charitable organizations for educational, civic and public purposes in Sac County. Grants for the first quarter 2006 Grantmaking Cycle will be due in February.  

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The Chronicle, Vol. 114, No. 45,
November 10, 2005

The Mayor Sez…
     The voters have spoken! The die has been cast! Congratulations to our newly elected City officials! At the moment I wish I had a crystal ball to tell me who they are, but, alas, I don’t. I will have to wait till Tues. evening just like everyone else.
     Whoever is elected will be mandated to give Odebolt good government. So be it!
     From the ‘Bolt,
     R. J. Rex, Mayor of Odebolt

P.S. Jim Scott made a profound statement, and quite fitting, when he said, “If they want me they will vote for me and if they don’t -- fine!”

Odebolt Snow Ordinance
69.10 Snow Removal
No person shall park, abandon, or leave unattended any vehicle on a public street, alley or city-owned off-street parking area between the hours of 12:00 midnight and six o’clock (6:00) a.m. of any day during the period of November 1 to April 1 when weather conditions consist of snow, sleet, ice and/or freezing rain.
EXCEPTION:
Business district shall be exempt until 2:00 a.m.
CITY OF ODEBOLT

185.03 REMOVAL OF SNOW, ICE AND ACCUMULATIONS.
It is the responsibility of the abutting property owners to remove snow, ice and accumulations promptly from the entire width of all of said sidewalks. If a property owner does not remove snow, ice or accumulations within twenty-four hours, the City may do so and assess the costs against the property owner for collection in the same manner as a property tax.
CITY OF ODEBOLT

Odebolt Community Quilt Placed on Museum—Some might say we saved the best until last. The last community quilt went up in Odebolt on Saturday, November 5, 2005. The 4-foot square painted quilt block design is “Antique Tile”. The pattern was chosen by leaders of the Odebolt Museum, and was painted by the Harold Peyton family of Sac City. Carol Auen, representing the Odebolt Museum, Carol Raasch and Jack Hogue, representing the Sac County Barn Quilt Committee, were on hand to assist Kevin and Harold Peyton with mounting the quilt block on the Odebolt Museum. (See a photo of Carol Auen, Carol Raasch and Jack Hogue beside the Odebolt Museum quilt block in this week’s Chronicle.)
     The community quilts resulted from the Sac County Barn Quilt project, which offers sightseers the opportunity to travel all around Sac County on hard surface roads and view 23 different barn quilts on historic farm buildings. The committee came up with the idea of placing smaller quilt blocks on museums, or other locations in Sac County communities to entice tourists to stop in each community and see the museums or other interesting sites.
     Barn quilts near Odebolt can be found at the Scott Raasch farm and the Marshall Fox farm, both east of Odebolt on Highway 175, as well as at the Prairie Pedlar, north of Odebolt. The Odebolt museum quilt will be added to the web site so viewers all over the world can see the quilt blocks in Sac County The web site address is www.barnquilts.com.

County Legion & Auxiliary to Meet—The Sac County American Legion & Auxiliary will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 15 at Caroll’s Kitchen in Odebolt.
     Keith Fineran of Arthur will present the program on his 18 months of active duty in Afghanistan as a member of the Iowa Army National Guard.  Lunch will be served following the meeting.

VA warns of Prescription Scam—Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) is warning veterans NOT to give credit card numbers over the phone to callers claiming to update VA prescription information. Scammers have targeted America’s veterans – the VA does NOT call veterans and ask them to disclose personal financial information over the phone. The VA has NOT changed its processes for dispensing prescription medications. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the Sac County Veterans Affairs Office at 712-662-4552, or call the national toll free number at 1-877-222-8387.

Odebolt Public Library Memorial Fund Donations—Memorials were received in September and October for Mary Johnson, Irene Hogue, Helen Down Carson, and Robert Hansen.

ONRC Seniors Enjoy BBQ Meal—On Monday, October 31, 2005 the residents at Odebolt Nursing and Rehab Center in Odebolt, IA enjoyed a meal of BB-Q pork sandwiches and baked beans. The meal was fixed and provided by Cookies BB-Q Food Products of Wall Lake, IA in honor of Senior BB-Q month. (See three photos of the event in this week’s Chronicle.)

Area Students
     Austin Bobzien has been accepted into the Criminal Justice Law Enforcement program for the Fall 2006 semester at Iowa Lakes Community College.
     Alison Neumann has been appointed as an ISU ambassador for the 2005-2006 school year at Iowa State University. ISU Ambassadors is an affiliate of the Government of the Student Body and serves as a connection between Iowa State University, their legislature, and their hometowns, in a professional and non-partisan manner.
     Brenna Sorensen has been accepted into the Graphic Design and Technology program for the Fall 2006 semester at Iowa Lakes Community College.

Chronicle Sponsors Turkey Drawings
Many area businesses are taking part in a Thanksgiving Turkey Drawing sponsored by The Chronicle. 
     To enter, clip the turkey ads from this week's and next week's issues and fill out the registration form.  (No copies accepted.)  Take your entry to the participating businesses.
     Drawings will be held Monday, November 14 and winners from each participating business will be notified.  Turkeys can be picked up after November 15 at Jamboree Foods.

An Evening with Gary Johnson  - The Odebolt Community Center is proud to bring back Odebolt native, Gary Johnson. He will be performing on November 19th at 7:00 p.m. and November 20th at 2:00 p.m.
     Due to his new unique show, seating will be limited for each performance.
     Advance tickets are available, beginning Friday, October 21, at United Bank in Odebolt, Swanson Insurance, and any OCC board member.  Admission is $5.00 at the door.

OYF Gives a Helping Hand—The Odebolt Youth Fellowship canvassed Odebolt to collect nonperishable food items for the Sac County Outreach Center on October 26. They hope to help make Thanksgiving brighter to those in need. The OYF also made Thanksgiving treat bags for the residents at Odebolt Nursing and Rehab. (See a photo of the OYF participants and the food items they collected in this week’s Chronicle.)

Trojanette Volleyball Awards and Team Leaders Announced—The 2005 Trojanettes completed another outstanding season, going 22-8 overall, including a 9-2 mark in the Maple Valley Conference. They placed second in the Conference Tournament and won the BCIG Invitational Tournament.
     OA completed the regular season with a state ranking of Number 12, according to the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union.
     Garnering All-Conference honors were Dani Olerich as First Team All-Maple Valley Conference, and Liz Bloyer and Kayla Miller as Second Team. Alison Hansen was Honorable Mention. (See the complete article in this week’s Chronicle.)

Milestones:
Ice Cream & Cake Social honoring Louise Rabe for her 89th birthday on Sunday, November 13, 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. at Odebolt Public Library, hosted by daughter Patricia Oldnettle.  Send cards to Blackhawk Life Care Center, Lake View, IA 51450
 

Obituaries

Dale H. Newman, age 59, of Odebolt, Iowa, died Saturday, November 5, 2005, at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove, Iowa.
     Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 8, 2005, at the United Methodist Church in Odebolt, Iowa, under the direction of Christensen-Huffman Funeral Homes. The Reverends Kathy Spracklin and Gordon Scott officiated the service, with burial following in the Odebolt Cemetery.
     Born December 23, 1945, in Anthon, Iowa, Dale Harold Newman was the son of Harold and Velma (Bolles) Newman. He attended grade school in Anthon, then moved to the family farm east of Ida Grove in 1957. He graduated from Ida Grove High School in 1964.
     On April 28, 1981, Dale was married to Joan Lindner in Denison, Iowa. For twenty years, Dale and Joan drove truck together for Mau Trucking, Hewitt Trucking, and most recently, Godbersen Smith Construction Company. In earlier years, Dale was employed at Rath Asphalt Company, hauled cattle and drove a taxicab in Dodge City, Kansas, and worked as a police officer in Lake View. From 1973-1975, he served as Chief of Police for the city of Odebolt.
     Survivors include his wife, Joan; six children and their spouses, Dale (D. J. ) and Tracey Newman, Tonya and Dana Dupre, Jill and Jim Sorensen, Tony and Tammy Lindner, Jackie and Craig Marron, all of Odebolt, and Kristina Dawson of Des Moines; 14 grandchildren; three brothers and their wives, Dean and Lois Newman of Alta, Darrell and Phyllis Newman, and Dwight and Mary Newman, all of Ida Grove, three aunts and an uncle, all of Anthon; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.
     He was preceded in death by his parents; maternal grandparents, Asher and Gladys Bolles, paternal grandparents, Oath and Laura Newman; and a nephew, Rodney Newman.

AUGUST C. STAHNKE - Pastor August C. Stahnke, a former pastor in the 1940’s at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Cook Township, north of Odebolt, passed away on June 14, 2005 in Lompoc, California.
     He is survived by his wife June (Clark); sons: Wayne and Alvin; daughters: June Abramavage, Barbara Johnstone, and Jane Lind.

Read about Immanuel Lutheran Church at The Odebolt History Pages

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(Nov 17)
From IDA COUNTY COURIER on-line
Area City Election Results
O-A Girls Basketball
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(Nov 14)
ODEBOLT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
November 10th Minutes

 The Chamber discussed several important issues

 - possible dropping of the annual soup supper membership drive.
  - possibly dissolving of the Odebolt Chamber of Commerce.
 - the struggle to find directors to appoint for expiring terms of president Melissa Pierce and vice-president Kay Bloyer.

If you would like to give feedback on your opinion on these issues we would greatly appreciate your help. Please contact Melissa Pierce, Kay Bloyer, or Janet Hoefling.

Construction of the new "Odebolt" signs is progressing nicely. The Denison Job Corps is donating the labor.

Upcoming Chamber Events

Santa Claus will be visiting the Odebolt Nursing and Rehab Center on December 3, 2005, from 1:00-3:00 pm where cider and pink lemonade will be served. Come join us and receive a coloring book and a candy cane from Santa.

Coloring Contest -  The judging will be held December 16, 2005. If you have any comments or questions, please contact Kay Bloyer.

Holiday Lighting Contest judging will be held on December 21, 2005, at 6:30 pm, so we ask that you help us get into the holiday spirit by getting your lights up.

Holiday Drawings - December 2, 9, and 16.  Businesses please get your containers out and take entries to the Bloyer Agency no later than 2:00 pm. Two winners each week receive either chamber bucks or beef certificates.

Just a reminder that we meet every second
Thursday of the month, so feel free to join us!!
 

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SETD is in the process of gathering information for the 2006 Sac County Calendar of Events. If you have an event that is held on an annual basis, contact them at 712-662-7383 or setd@longlines.com and it will be included in the calendar. This will be in print form as well as included on the web site at
www.saccountyiowa.com

 

(Nov. 12)
Excerpts from Nov. 7th City Council Minutes

RECYCLING
... The County, as a whole has not reached the 25% reduction in material going to the landfill in the past three years. This means that our recycling efforts need to be stepped up. Some communities are already using the special bag or tag system and the rest of the County will be forced to put the program in place as well. Everyone, especially, some businesses/commercial establishments, with high volumes of recyclables could be doing a better job of recycling.
     Newspapers, magazines, books & catalogs can all be recycled.  Cardboard boxes need to be flattened and bundled. Plastic, glass, tin and aluminum should also go in your recycling bin. If you need a new list, please stop at City hall.
HIGHWAY 175 PROJECT
... The DOT proposes to let a PCC widening & overlay project on Iowa 175 extending from the Ida County line easterly to near the West Junction of US 71. This will include the portion of Hwy 175 which lies within the City limits of Odebolt. The project is proposed for construction during 2006.
GRANTS
... The Mayor reported that a grant is available for railroad crossing signals. This will be further investigated and pursued.
... The Mayor is still working for a grant through the Brownfield Program.
... The Odebolt Museum is seeking funding from the Sac County Endowment Foundation for repairs to the building.
Read .pdf file of Nov. 7 City Council Minutes

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Funeral Services for Mildred (Trulock) Miller, age 67, of Odebolt, were held Wednesday, Nov. 16th, 2:00 p.m., at United Methodist Church in Odebolt.  Burial was at the Odebolt Cemetery.   Mrs. Miller passed away at the Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City on Sunday evening, November 13, 2005.  Obituary at Farber and Otteman on-line; leave condolences.

Funeral services for Jane Leonard, age 92, of Odebolt were held at 10:30 A.M Monday Nov. 14 at the Presbyterian Church in Odebolt.  View on-line obituary; leave condolances at Farber & Otteman.

Funeral Services for Harold Boney, 90, of Lake View were 1:30 P.M., Saturday, November 12th, at the Lakes United Methodist Church in Lake View with Rev. Rick Johnston officiating.  Burial was in the Odebolt Cemetery. Harold died on Wednesday, November 9th.   View on-line obituary; leave condolences at Farber & Otteman

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(Nov 10)
UNI Panthers News

Junior wide receiver James Lindgren (graduate of Odebolt Arhur High School), was one of two University of Northern Iowa Panthers football players named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District 7 team.
     Lindgren is the son of Brent and Deb Lindgren.  SEE THE STORY

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(Nov 9)
SETD NEWS
Sac Economic & Tourism Development Newsletter
for November is now on-line.
SETD NEWSLETTER

2006 Sac County Calendar of Events

SETD is in the process of gathering information for
the 2006 Sac County Calendar of Events. If you
have an event that is held on an annual basis, contact them at 712-662-7383 or setd@longlines.com and it will be included in the calendar. This will be in print form as well as included on the web site at
www.saccountyiowa.com

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(Nov. 9)
Sac County Supervisors Minutes

Includes information about a construction permit application for a confinement animal feeding operation to be located in Section 12 of Wheeler Township, southeast of Odebolt. See the below minutes to keep up on this issue!
See the minutes on-line.
October 25, 2005
November 1, 2005
November 8, 2005

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(Nov 7)
TWO O-A CONCERT BAND MEMBERS
IN NW IOWA HONOR BAND

Two members of the O-A High School Concert Band auditioned for places in the NW Iowa Honor Band. Jenilynn Blair and Katie Bell, both seniors, traveled to Storm Lake with Mrs. Votrobeck on Saturday, November 5, for auditions at the Storm Lake Middle School.
     Katie will play in the blue band on first chair, second part French Horn, and Jenilynn in the red band on third chair, second part Bb Soprano Clarinet. Their rehearsals and final concert will be January 8, 2005 at Morningside College in Sioux City.
     Katie is the daughter of Jon and Pat Bell of Arthur. Jenilynn is the daughter of David and Sherri Blair of Odebolt.

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The Chronicle, Vol. 114, No. 44,
November 3, 2005

The Mayor Sez...
     If re-elected I can't promise that the "Mayor Sez" won't continue to be the same old "stuff", however, the important message I have this week is to urge each and every one of you to vote next Tuesday, November 8.  Your vote really counts!
     From the 'bolt,
     R. J. Rex, Mayor

Many Candidates Running in
November 8 City Elections

     Voters in Odebolt will be taking part in city elections for council seats and mayor on Tuesday, November 8, 2005.  See this week's issue of The Chronicle, page 21, for a sample ballot for Precinct 6 in Odebolt. 
     In Odebolt, R.J. "Ron" Rex is seeking re-election as mayor.  Challenging him is Bill Wallace, Jr. as a write-in candidate.  There are six candidates for the three open seats on the council.  Seeking those positions are F. Duane Einspahr, Keith Flink, Gary Gritten, Mike Hoefling, Jeff Holmes and James Scott (incumbent).
     Candidates for the elections were given information sheets to fill out and return to The Chronicle.  The information was printed as received. 

     Following are images of the information scanned from The Chronicle.  Please click on each link to view the image, which will open in another window.  Close that window to return to this page.

For Odebolt Mayor - Four Year Term
Ronald J. Rex

For Odebolt City Council - Four Year Term
     (Three open positions)
F. Duane Einspahr (no info. available)
Keith Flink
Gary Gritten
Mike Hoefling
Jeff Holmes
James Scott

Write-in candidate for Odebolt Mayor
Bill Wallace, Jr.

Candidates are also welcome to submit their qualifications via email to

Come to the STATE FAIR A musical presentation by the O-A Music Students This Friday & Saturday Nov 11 & 12 at 7:30 p.m. in Bart Ogden Gym Adults $4      Students $2

O-A to Present "State Fair" Nov. 11 & 12 -  The cast for State Fair has been working hard in preparation for the upcoming school musical.  Mark your calendars so you can attend the State Fair in Odebolt, Iowa on November 11 and 12!