Lundell Plastics in Odebolt, Iowa started from one man’s idea to design a plastic auger and has grown into a thriving business. In the early 80’s, Vance Lundell was thinking on his farm that he would like something to get the hog waste out. A steel auger was not useful because the hog waste is too hard on it. Then the idea came to Lundell to design a plastic auger. Little did he know how his idea would grow. He started by making one for his farm, then he made for others. Lundell patented the way they designed the joint of the auger.
An Odebolt man is facing charges of theft in the second degree, a Class “C” felony and burglary in the third degree, a Class “D” felony, as well as having his probation revoked.
Cole Hammond, 27, was arrested Thursday for his alleged role in robbing a construction site in Early.
Hammond’s arrest follows the arrest of Jeremy Adam Fank, 45, for allegedly being involved in the same burglary.
Fank’s residence was searched on a warrant back in December with items from the theft in Early and a second site around Early both found. Since December, Fank has been in custody.
The Ida County Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, Jan. 24. Members in attendance were Chair Creston Schubert and Devlun Whiteing. The board had met on Jan. 23 with Ryan Berven, Assured Partners and Brad Holten, ISAC Representative with regards to the ISAC Health, Dental, Accident and Vision renewal. It was the consensus of the Board to possibly offer both ISAC Health Plan 11C and Plan 16 to the employees as an option for family health coverage. The Board also reviewed various budgets.
The Ida County Cattlemen and Ida County Pork Producers held their joint banquet Jan. 14, 2023, at Veterans Memorial Hall in Holstein. Backdraft Bar and Grill of Holstein catered the meal and Tiefenthaler Quality Meats of Holstein provided hors d’oeuvres. FFA members from Ridge View and OABCIG helped serve the meal. A full house enjoyed the banquet, entertainment, and socializing.
Squadron 61 Sons of the American Legion presented a check of $2,500 to The Fisher House of Omaha. The squadron has 26 members in this area who give of their time to support vets in any way they can. The Omaha Fisher House is a free hospitality lodging program that offers a warm, compassionate environment and provides families a “home away from home” while their loved one is undergoing inpatient or extensive outpatient treatment at the Omaha VA Medical Center.
Excitement was the emotion felt by board members for the renovation for City Hall which can now begin. Heather Sweeden especially shared joy finally seeing the project underway. Heidi Kuhl reviewed the City Hall financing plan. The total borrowing amount is $2,355,000 at 4.03% interest. The 16 year loan may be repaid utilizing Tax Increment Financing or Debt Service. The final payment is due in 2040. Much was discussed by board members about when it was possible to pay off early.
Alyssa Dreeszen tells of the State Theatre in Holstein, Iowa dreams. Recently, Alyssa has been in part helped to raise around $70,000. Dreeszen states that a couple who really likes the theatre and has memories of good times there agreed to match $25,000 in donations towards bettering the State Theatre. The money will go to building repairs but hopes are to go into another phase of renovating.
