Eric Zimmerman, owner and manager of Zimmy’s, does not like to talk about himself but with some coaxing and help from his staff we got a story to tell. Zimmerman started out with his uncle over at Lake Shore (then Family Table) learning the business. Then, he started here in Ida Grove at Family Table in 2010. Then, in 2013 he organized the process to remodel, adding a full bar and seating and the placing of TVs around the place to watch the games. Zimmerman states that Family Table just was not getting the night business, so adding the bar has really helped.
The OABCIG Board of Education turned to staff resignation procedures and policies following a request by a teacher to depart from the district.
Board members discussed the mid-year resignation of Paige Whitney. Brad Lundell started the discussion by stating that we don’t want to make a habit of teachers resigning during the school year. Superintendent Matt Alexander explained the procedure. He stated that he would not recommend approval of the resignation unless there was adequate replacement. He further stated that Whitney had helped in part to find that replacement.
The Galva-Holstein Board of Education met in regular session jointly with the Schaller-Crestland Board of Education on Monday, Jan 9 in the Holstein Media Center. Board members in attendance were Grant Aschinger, Tyler Gebers, Don Kalin, Beth Schossow, Jamie Whitmer, Matthew Wittrock and Jeff Witzke, as well as Superintendent Adam Bisenius.
The Battle Creek Public Library will begin budgeting for utility expenses amid rising inflation, and the Battle Creek City Council heard resident concerns during council’s Jan. 10 meeting.
Sheila Petersen and Jeanie Grove asked the council about its desire for the library to pay utility bills.
Rising equipment costs and expenses are being felt, the city advised.
Additionally, other city entities are already paying likewise.
The library will begin budgeting $750 for the cost with its 2024 budget, council heard.
The Galva City Council met in regular session on Jan. 10 with Mayor Wanberg presiding. Council members Freese, Hustedt, Langel, and Wuebker were in attendance.
Nick and Ally Babcock talked with the council about rezoning the proposed area they are thinking of putting a house. Following discussion, it was determined that the area needs to be touching “city” property. They cannot be an island and they will need to hook into the City sewer lines.
The Ida County Conservation Board met on Monday, Jan. 9 in the Conservation Center at Moorehead Park. Board Members in attendance were Synda Jepsen, chair; Randy Vogt, vice-chair, Dennis Leonard, Sue Knop, and Don Poggensee, as well as ICCB Director Zach Hall.
The board approved the monthly bills, including insurance rate increases, electricity costs, well-pump replacement, chlorine test packets, and Amazon Prime memberships.
The Ida County Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, Jan. 10 in the courthouse. Board members in attendance were Chair Raymond Drey, Creston Schubert and Devlun Whiteing.
County Engineer Jeff Williams was present to discuss utility permits received from Carbon Solutions with regards to road crossings. The Engineer will contact other counties and the County Attorney before further consideration. The supervisors discussed road maintenance issues and staffing.
A Galva man accused of murder will head to trial Oct. 10 at 9 a.m. Jesus Isai Diaz, 25, is accused int the Nov. 13 murder of Eduardo Diaz after an altercation at the accused’s residence in the 200 block of South Main Street with the accused allegedly stabbing the victim multiple times in the chest and abdomen before Eduardo collapsed and died on the sidewalk. Witnesses reportedly saw the accused then kicking the lifeless body of the victim before crossing the street, coming back and then beating the body more.
Cooper DeJean (Hawkeyes) was named the MVP of the 2022 Music City Bowl after collecting 7 tackles (one for a loss), returning an interception 14 yards for a touchdown, returning three punts for 42 yards, and downing a punt on the 2 yard line.
