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 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 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.
Janie Fricke! Wow! At the Rosemary Clausen Theatre in Holstein, Iowa. A girl or guy could not get so lucky to get to this show on Jan. 7. Fricke sang her hits such as Don’t Worry ‘Bout Me, He’s a Heartache, and her favorite she told us, It Ain’t Easy Being Easy. And I know Jesus touched my heart when Fricke sang Kris Kristofferson’s Song, Why Me, Lord.
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.”
The Holstein City Council conducted its regular meeting at City Hall on Tuesday, Jan. 3. In attendance were Mayor Breyfogle and council members Regennitter, Schimmer, Wiese, and Voss.
Sheriff Harriman was present to discuss end of year statistics and what his office has been working on. He also provided some preliminary budget numbers for Holstein’s share of county wide law. The initial estimate is $318,855 but a final number will not be available until February.
The Galva City Council met in special session on Jan. 3. In attendance was Mayor Wanberg and Council members Freese, Hustedt, Langel, and Wuebker.
The Council discussed the water/sewer line bids for 119 Sixth Street. Following discussion of the bid from Bainbridge Construction for $21,383.00. It was decided to dig by the fire hydrant to see if the water line extends west. The City is responsible for the shut off and the owner is responsible for the shut-off into the house. It was decided the city would pay to dig by the hydrant to locate the water line.
The Ida County Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, Jan. 3 at 9 a.m. in the courthouse. Members in attendance were Chair Raymond Drey, Creston Schubert, and Devlun Whiteing. The Board approved Schubert as 2023 Board Chair and Drey as 2023 Vice Chair.
County Engineer Jeff Williams was present to discuss various road maintenance issues and staffing progress. He also presented the Board with the Fiscal Year 2024 Secondary Road Transfers options. The Board approved a 76% level of transfers which will be $121,325.62 from General Basic and $1,206,684.08 from Rural Basic.
Crawford Creek expansion designed to aid preservation
Crawford Creek will benefit from a major land acquisition designed to help to ensure the future vitality of the area. Property adjoining the Crawford Creek Recreation Area has been acquired.
