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.
Inspiring conversation it was, talking with Don Poggensee. He has led a life of brilliance sharing his photography skill all over the world. Most recently, the DNR 100 year celebration in a book. He was one of four photographers in the state to do the images for the book. Poggensee shares,
“My job was to take pictures from Forest City down to the Missouri line and everything west. I found out that there were state parks that I never heard of that were on the list.”
In this interview with Morris Hurd, there was an aura of gentleness and peace. Hurd spoke of his life in such a calm presence that everything felt was right with the day. A privilege it was to hear of his travels and love for his family.
