The Ida County Public Safety and Communications Commission Meeting was held on Nov. 15 at 7 p.m.
Officers were kept busy according to Chief Deputy Fred Anderson who said that there were 612 calls for service in the month of October, thereby being 73 citations with a total of 17 arrests. Furthermore, there were 21 individuals booked into the county jail. As well, the deputies logged a total of 782 hours on patrol. Anderson went on to say that most of the arrests made in the last month were drug-related. Anderson reported that today there are seven inmates in the jail.
On Dec. 1, Mayor Breyfogle introduced the Holstein Betterment Alliance to the community with wonderful speakers who had an interest in showing how our strength grows through community. There was a nice pork dinner and drinks for all those who came before the presenters spoke. Pastor Bob Lewis from St. Paul Lutheran opened with prayer.
A visit to the food pantry in Ida Grove found volunteers hard at work preparing bags of food to go to those in need. A couple of patrons there said why they need to come there for food. One man said he is a single parent and finances are hard being a single parent. He has a full-time job but needs extra food to offset the budget. Another woman says she is on disability and cannot work. She gets food stamps but they just do not go very far. She has a teenage son and he needs food, for he is a growing boy.
With the 47th Annual Iowa High School and College State Dance Team Championship fast approaching, some area youth will be heading to Wells Fargo Arena for a chance at state glory.
Ridge View Hip Hop will perform Nov. 30 as well as soloists Brookelynn Cudaback and Emma Mentzer. Jazz and Novelty is set for Dec. 1.
“I had to laugh at the beginning of the season when I mentioned we’d be doing ‘Forrest Gump’ as our novelty routine… some of the girls had never seen the classic movie so that was their first homework assignment!” said Ridge View Coach Brianna Witzke.
Two Holstein Girl Scouts, Kiara Dutler and Grace Venteicher, received their Girl Scout Gold Award at Court of Awards on Sunday, Nov. 20. The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest and most prestigious award in Girl Scouting. Dutler's project was Un"MASK"ing The Shortage of PPE During A Pandemic and Venteicher's project was Children’s Hospital Tie Blankets. Only 5.4% of eligible Girl Scouts successfully earn the Gold Award.
Ida Grove Mayor Devlun Whiteing is calling for a prompt process to fill his seat as he steps down.
During the Nov. 21 meeting, Heidi Kuhl, of Northland Securities, and Kelsey Vetter, of Farnsworth Group were present to discuss the City Hall Construction: and review City Hall Construction bid.
Sheila Petersen presents the Holiday Raffle Table, a fundraiser for the Battle Creek Library. There are a variety of decor, blankets, books, plants, and gift baskets donated by members of the community who believe in the library. Sheila praises the people for their wonderful donations.
The Ida Grove Library had a free movie for kids and families to watch this past Wednesday. Their technology has been updated for their movie viewing due to a grant by Ida County Community Betterment Foundation.
In a closely contested race for Ida County Board of Supervisors District 3, Devlun Whiteing narrowly defeated Todd Conover. The two were vying for the spot left open when Supervisor Rhett Leonard decided not to seek another term. Whitening garnered 491 votes for 55 percent of the total, while Conover received 409 votes for 45 percent of the total. Whiteing currently serves as Mayor of Ida Grove, and a new mayor will be appointed to serve the remainder of his term.
Castletown was complete with jolly helpers all over town on Sunday, Nov. 20. First stop, a delicious pancake or french toast breakfast and oh! Do not forget the sausage! Kiwanis jolly helpers served with flair as Rhett Leonard attempted a flip of the pancakes in the air! Quite a crowd had filled the United Methodist Church to begin the day with this wonderful breakfast or lunch indeed.
