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His Quilt is an Adams County Fair block contest quilt purchased as a kit purchased. The top was pieced by Kathy Boswell and quilted by Becky Rodgers. The holiday tradition attracts guests to Corning from around the area. All entries are free but each entry must be lighted in some way. The entry deadline is Nov. Parade line-up begins at p.
The parade route will begin on Sixth Street and Benton. Entrants will be contacted by a member of the parade committee by Nov. Entries will be judged during the line-up. For safety and protection of all parade participants and bystanders, the parade committee requests no candy be thrown, although walkers can hand out candy, and no live fire or flames.
Parade participants must be secured to the float. All floats must be in good taste and in the spirit of the season. Floats can be disqualified if rules are not followed. Businesses will be open until 6 p. The vendor fair is free to attend. Handmade items and those from home based-businesses such as Color Street, Norwex, Pampered Chef, Lula Roe, and others will be available. The Handmade Market will also take place from 9 a. Small Business Saturday will take place Nov.
The annual tree lighting ceremony is scheduled for 6 p. The Holiday Lighted Parade will be held at 7 p. Drake said Pfizer booster doses were approved for use last month. The latest recommendations makes boosters possible for all three vaccines authorized in the United States. Mix and match dosing may be considered for the booster dose only.
We encourage you to talk with your health care provider if you have questions on which booster dose is right for you. The first clinic will be held from 9 a. The second clinic will be held from 9 a. I want to continue working to keep our schools strong and support our students through curriculum, facilities, and finances. What do you see as the three greatest issues that Southwest Valley Schools face and what solutions do you have for dealing with these issues?
The issues I see are keeping qualified, competent teachers, use of multiple means of communication to inform people in both school districts with the whole grade sharing agreement, and the continual upkeep of all facilities. Teachers need to feel valued and respected and need positive, uplifting reinforcement. The use of multiple resources to communicate to all people and not rely on one source. All building personnel need to have unified information shared with them.
The facilities need upkeep done in a timely manner before it becomes an issue. What is your vision for the district and Adams County for the next four to 15 years? My vision for the district is to move forward and become a consolidated district so we can work as one district. The district's revenues and finances will need to be aligned for this to happen.
Family: I have a wife Caitlyn and three sons Camden, Kasen, and Carter Previous political experience: School board member present. Summarize why you are seeking office: I am seeking a second term because I enjoy the work that goes into it, the relationships that come from it, and the challenges that arise day in and out. The greatest issues I see are enrollment, staffing, and funding.
Most public schools have these same headwinds currently. We need jobs that will attract people to our district. We need decent housing that can accommodate and attract the bus driver or the teacher we are trying to hire.
The need for federal and state aid will never become redundant. Those funds keep the motor running, but also help buffer against property tax increases. When we lose kids out of the district those funds go out the door with them.
My vision going out four years would be to keep working toward our goal of increased enrollment and retainment of staff, from the janitors to administrators.
Working with local business leaders and economic development committees to keep employers and employees in the city and county for the long haul is something I feel will be vital to our community and our school.
We need to keep our heads down, roll up our sleeves, and keep marching forward. We are fortunate to have what we have, but also for who we have here at SWV. Summarize why you are seeking office: I am running for the Corning School Board because our students and staff deserve to have representatives on the board fighting for their freedom to learn and their freedom to teach. I am unhappy with the events of the past 18 months and how it has negatively impacted our school district.
What do you see as the three greatest issues Southwest Valley Schools face and what solutions do you have for dealing with these issues? Freedom is my No. I will do everything in my power to ensure our children and staff never again have to either wear a mask to attend in-person school or be forced to do online learning.
Online learning is not a good alternative for in person education. My solution? Keeping the current policy of freedom of choice to wear masks. My second concern is critical race theory being taught in our schools. We are all aware this is infiltrating some school districts. While I believe that SWV does not participate in this educational material I want to ensure that it stays that way. Be a voice for myself and all of our other parents who disagree with critical race theory.
My third concern is our school lunches. I hear complaints from students, staff, and administration that the meals offered are tasteless and have quantity issues. They mostly consist of prepackaged preservative laden convenience reheat and serve food. What happened to the days of homemade chili and cinnamon rolls?
As we all know, there are several students who rely on a good school lunch for their main source of nutrition. We should be making sure they are getting it. Analyzing the meal budget and making adjustments to ensure our kids are getting quality, tasty meals while at school.
What is your vision for the district for the next four to 15 years? I want SWV to be the destination district that we have been striving to become. I want to be the district that parents want their children to attend and that educators want to teach at. I want to be the district that offers the best classes, both required and elective, and has the qualified staff to teach them. I want to be the district that not only prepares our students for college who choose that route but also prepares our students for life, whether that be going to work immediately after graduation or being an apprentice to hone their technical skills while receiving on the job training and education.
I want to be the district that provides options and education for all our students and prepares them for whichever direction they choose to go. I want to be the district of opportunity. I have worked there for almost 15 years. I have five clinics that I am responsible for the day-to-day administrative tasks, such as hiring of staff, developing goals and objectives, improving efficiency of departments, preparing department budgets, and developing policies.
I attended college in Des Moines. After graduation I moved back to raise my family in Adams County. Family: I am married to Pat Venteicher and we have three children. Brinkley is in fourth grade at Corning Elementary.
Previous political experience: No Summarize why you are seeking office: My efforts as a school board member would center on serving all children in the community; all children deserve equal opportunities. We need to create a long-term vision, mapping a course that provides the necessary skills that children need to reach their fullest potential.
We want to provide the best education to all children. Serving on the school board is a challenging job that requires leadership, vision and dedication. I feel I have those skills. Together as a team, we will set expectations, vote on budget, and where tax money is spent.
A school board member is the link between the community and school. Those who support me can absolutely count on me and, if elected I will lead. I am not a superhero, but change and improvement are needed.
Continuing to repair the same things time after time is not good stewards of our resources. A recent example of this is the high school roof needs to be repaired. When going to the auditorium you see water stained ceiling tiles, missing tiles, and buckets of water. My solution is making sure that money is spent on quality work that will sustain for years to come. A lot of kids are throwing their food away, which is a waste of money. Most of these meals are prepackaged or out of a can, not the healthiest.
We need to work on serving larger nutritious portions because many kids rely on this. My daughter is in elementary and tells me many kids are rushed to finish eating.
We need to serve healthy, tasty meals with a larger portion size because we know that kids learn better on a full stomach. Parents and families must be recognized as partners in the education of our children because when parents are involved, attendance is better, grades get higher, test scores go up. Students accomplish the most when parents, teachers and students work together. My vision is to continue to keep the enrollment numbers up in the school district.
By moving forward and working with our community we will attract the best teachers, staff, and graduate students with high academic honors. My goal for the students of Southwest Valley School District is that every student be prepared for the future and return to this community to help others achieve their dreams. There were significate changes to voting rules that have taken effect since the last election that should be noted. Polls will be open on Election Day are from 7 a.
The polls will now close at 8 p. The voter pre-registration deadline, if residents are not registered or have moved, is Monday, Oct. State law prohibits the auditor from sending request forms to all voters in the county. The auditor must receive absentee ballot request forms by Monday, Oct. The auditor will begin mailing absentee ballots to those who have requested one on Wednesday, Oct.
The auditor must receive absentee ballots by the close of the polls, which is 8 p. Adams County will not have an Official Drop Box outside the courthouse and ballots should not be placed in the mailbox. This is a change from last year. Undefeated Red Raiders celebrate anniversary Former players, coaches, cheerleaders and fans assembled in Corning over the recent homecoming weekend to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Corning Red Raider football season.
The team rolled to a record and were Tall Corn Conference Champions and later named mythical state champions by the Des Moines Register. Several members of that team assembled for the Southwest Valley homecoming parade, and later gathered at The Winery to celebrate the accomplishment and reminisce about those glory days. Former head coach Jim Redel and defensive coordinator Percy Stielow were part of the celebration and the players thanked them for their leadership and the life lessons they instilled.
The team was also recognized that evening at the Southwest Valley homecoming scrimmage with coach and player introductions and a recap of that magical season to an appreciative crowd. That first Redel team ended the season by winning its last two games while starting several underclassmen throughout the season. The team went and were conference co-champs and state-ranked throughout the season setting the stage for the season.
Redel said he realized early on the Red Raiders had potential. He said five of the team members played as sophomores in and that turned into a strong nucleus for and There were four classes then with the playoffs starting the following season. The team was experienced, balanced, and deep. Coach Percy Stielow who was hired the year before as head basketball and assistant football coach fashioned a strong defense that pitched several shutouts that season.
An article about the Corning program appeared in the Nov. The team would like to thank Southwest Valley activities director Allen Naugle and Corning Alumni director Linda Shearer as well as the many volunteers who made the event happen.
Stielow said the homecoming celebration was a highlight. It was really neat going down to the field in that large a crowd. We just had a group that went out and did their job and did it well. Candidates vie for municipal, school seats Corning voters will see two contested races on the local ballot in the Nov. Four candidates have filed to fill three four-year terms on the Corning Community Schools Board of Education.
Howard E. Jerry Peckham is unopposed for the four-year Ward 2 seat as is Janice M. Leonard for another two-year term as mayor. There are five two-year terms to be filled. All are two-year terms. A third four-year term for City Council remains open. To help further reduce risk of spreading the virus, unvaccinated people who are exposed but remain healthy no symptoms can be advised to stay home to monitor for symptoms.
The specimen must be collected within 48 hours before leaving the home i. In all cases, the individual should continue to monitor for symptoms and are recommended to wear a mask when around others through day 14 in order to minimize risk of spread.
Vaccinated contacts do not need to stay home, but should monitor for symptoms and get tested, Drake said. However, fully vaccinated people should still self-monitor for symptoms of COVID for 14 days following an exposure.
Contacts who have tested positive for COVID within the past three months do not need to stay home, but should monitor for symptoms. People who have tested positive for COVID within the past three months do not need to stay home or be tested following an exposure to someone with suspected or confirmed COVID, as long as they do not develop new symptoms.
Unvaccinated contacts who have tested antibody positive within three months before or immediately following an exposure are generally not advised to stay home, but should monitor for symptoms, Drake said. Unvaccinated people who have tested antibody positive IgG, IgM, or Total Antibody within three months before or immediately following an exposure to someone with confirmed COVID and who have remained asymptomatic since the current COVID exposure do not need to stay home in low risk situations.
High risk situations include settings where contact with persons at high risk of COVID severe illness, including older adults and persons with certain medical conditions, is not anticipated for at least 10 days following exposure. Contacts should still monitor themselves for symptoms of COVID during the 14 days after exposure and if symptoms develop they should stay home and seek testing.
Please consider the environment where you live, work and play to assess the risks if you were to become sick with COVID or any other illness. Take appropriate precautions while keeping those around you in mind. Bedford native Raelynne Risser took over the position Aug. As a child, Risser said her mother would take her to the dentist in Corning and would stop at Sweet Desires for a donut on the way home.
Risser said she gained an even better understanding of just how strong community support was after attending Shameless! She said Opera House executive director De Heaton told her how fire destroyed the building, originally the National Bank, and damaged other downtown businesses but local businessman Frederick Charles Reese worked with community donors for a bank loan to bring the Opera House to Corning.
Risser said she plans to move to Corning in October but for now is focused on upcoming events such as the Sept. On Aug. The hospitalization rate is currently highest among middle age to older adults. Eighty-seven percent of those hospitalized are age 40 and older. Some Iowa hospitals have recently reported an increase in hospitalizations among children with RSV, limiting their bed capacity for other patients.
While some of the teachers are new to the district, others transitioned from one SWV school to another. Information about Kiner and Travis was unavailable at press time but background about the other teachers follows. Middle school Destiney McCuen teaches middle school English.
She grew up in Villisca and was actually a member of the last graduating class of Villisca in She grew up in Villisca and graduated from SWV in In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family, traveling, and crafting.
Born in Omaha, Neb. My significant other is Dakin Wilcoxson. We have three children: Nash, Berkley, and Brinley. We live in New Market, Iowa. In my free time I enjoy spending time with our children, fishing, listening to podcasts, working out, and reading. I enjoy being outside, crafting, making shirts, and spending time with family. We enjoy spending our free time riding our side by side in Oklahoma, cheering on the St.
Louis Cardinals, and spending time with our family and friends. I taught K P. I will now teach high school P. I enjoy running, lifting, sports, and being outdoors. I am married and have four kids. Ayr in the past. I was excited to join the Southwest Valley School District last year where I worked at the middle school, and now this year I look forward to teaching at the high school. For more information on how to file nomination papers and other filing requirements, contact the Adams County Auditor for city positions and Jodi Lyddon at Southwest Valley Schools for school board positions.
The deadline to file papers for both regular city elections and school elections is 5 p. Thursday, Sept. Tuesday, Aug. This survey will only be open for a few days. This survey will be accessed online via a hyperlink with all responses being confidential and submitted to Iowa State University. The fully vaccination rate for Adams County is 44 percent while Taylor County is The Delta variant creates a tremendous amount of virus in the body — far more than previous strains.
A great deal of that virus thrives in the nose and throat early in infection. The result is the virus spreads easier an infected person has more virus, which means there is more virus to spread and vaccinated people could become unwilling vectors for spreading disease. She said some vaccinated people may test positive and are infected, but do not experience illness. Some experience mild illness. More than 97 percent of hospitalizations are unvaccinated people. Getting vaccinated protects against the current virus strains and decreases the chances of a vaccine-resistant variant developing in the future.
They submitted their paintings by 2 p. July 24 for judging. The Quick Paint Event requires that the artists complete a painting with the time limit of maximum of two hours of painting. This event showcased artists painting only sites in downtown Corning. Barbara Wiese Fuller joined the Colfax Cloverettes of Boone County in the s and enjoyed membership until she graduated. She participated in a number of project areas including raising and showing dairy cattle.
Both of her parents were 4-H volunteers and her siblings were also 4-H members in Boone County. She met and married David Fuller in and they welcomed their daughter, Mary, in While Barb initially resisted volunteering as a leader, she eventually gave in and was the leader of Jasper Specialist for many years, volunteering even after her daughter graduated.
She also encouraged everyone to participate in a variety of project areas and to explore beyond their comfort zones. In , Fuller got involved in 4-H Shooting Sports and became the Adams County coordinator, as well as a rifle instructor.
Along with her husband, David, she has helped instruct youth as they have competed at a local, state, and national level in a variety of events. She has also volunteered as a hunter safety instructor for more than 25 years, teaching youth and adults alike the importance of responsible gun handling and hunting. Fuller is an honorary 4-H alumni recipient in Adams County. She has also served as a member of the Adams County Fair Board.
Fuller was elected to the Adams County Extension Council and served in that role until taking a job as a nutrition and wellness specialist with Iowa State University and Outreach, covering many counties in Southwest Iowa. She recently retired after 13 years in that role. The CCFA will host an open house from 10 a. A time en plein air quick paint event will take place from 2 p.
July 23 at the CCFA. Registration and meat distribution for Battle of Barbecue cookers will take place from 2 p. July 23 at Eighth Street and Benton Avenue. The cookers meeting and group photo will be held at 5 p. Gates open to the public at 5 p. A beer garden hosted by the Corning Fire Department will be held from 5 p. The Corning American Theater will show a movie at 7 p. July at Davis Ave. The En Plein Air Festival continues from dawn to 2 p.
July July 24 at Eighth Street and Davis Avenue. The race begins at a. The Corning Rotary Pancake Breakfast will take place from 7 a. July 24 on Eighth Street between Davis and Benton. Freewill donations support polio eradication.
Corning school graduates and reunion attendees can register and receive a schedule of events from a. July 24 at the Corning Center for the Fine Arts.
A tour of Southwest Valley High School will begin at 10 a. July 24 at Eighth St. Battle of the BBQ judging takes place from 10 a.
An En Plein Air silent auction will be held from 10 a. Awards and the silent auction sale will take place at 3 p. Tours of the Johnny Carson Birthplace will be held from 10 a. July 24 at 13th St. A barbecue meal will be served from noon to 2 p. July 24 on Eighth Street between Benton and Davis.
July 24 at Central Park. For more information about Lazy Days, visit www. Pinecreek Meadows is a cooperative community designed to foster a high-quality of life for its residents by sharing the ownership costs between all its members through cooperative shares, Adams Community Economic Development Corporation executive director Beth Waddle said. The corporation assumes the responsibilities of mortgage, taxes, maintenance, and repairs for all its residents.
The unit cooperative will feature three sizes of units: one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and two-bedroom plus den options. Each will have its own laundry room. Appliances will be included. The common areas will include a lounge area, inside mail delivery, and large outside deck. An underground heated garage will provide out-of-the-weather parking and the two elevators will assist residents with easy access to their unit. An additional garage will be on-site for two-vehicle families.
Original cooperative shareholders will have some options during construction to select colors or develop upgrades they may want in their home.
A director will be hired to manage the property and assist with maintenance requests. A passenger bus will be available for resident activities throughout the year. Each equity share is held through an official membership certificate upon purchase. The membership certificate entitles you to occupy a specific unit in the complex. The cooperative holds title in the entire property that includes the units, land, and common areas.
It also assumes the mortgage, tax and other obligations necessary to finance and operate the facility. The board oversees and directs the policies, expenditures, and operations of the cooperative and hires the director. Many seniors get tired of or become financially strapped by the hassles of house maintenance, surprise repairs and expensive bills; and will appreciate the extra time and money saved to enjoy the things they love.
The fair gets underway with a Small Town Showdown barbecue kickoff at 5 p. July 8 followed by the coronation of the fair queen at 7 p. July 9 begins with the horse show at 9 a. The Safety Education in Shooting Sports members will meet at 3 p. Rodeo fans will have the opportunity to ride a mechanical bull from 4 p.
Impact wrestling will take place at 5 p. The evening will end with a street dance at 7 p. Tractor rides begin at 8 a. Draft horse games begin at 10 a. A cornhole tournament will be held at noon. Both the fun dog show and the antique road show begin at 1 p. A 4-H table-setting contest will be held at 3 p.
The mechanical bull will be available from 4 p. The 4-H fashion show will be held at 6 p. Races begin at the Adams County Speedway at 7 p. July 11 is Kids Day at the fair. A 5K color run will start the day at 7 p. The Fair Board breakfast and sheep and goat show begin at 8 a. Services for an outdoor church will be held at a. The mechanical bull will be available from noon to 7 p. Afternoon and evening activities include the poultry show at 1 p.
The swine show begins at a. July 12 followed by the rabbit and small pet show at 11 a. The Bill Riley Talent Show begins at 1 p. The fair wraps up July A pancake breakfast starts the day at 7 a. The dog show will take place at 1 p. Pinecreek Meadows coming to Corning Developers of a new project are working to bring maintenance-free living for older adults to Adams County.
The Adams Community Economic Development Corporation will hold two sessions for Pinecreek Meadows, a proposed two-story unit development for those 55 and older, June 29 at the Corning Community Center.
Each session will have a short presentation with the developers and construction team. Project plans with layouts, elevations, and handouts will be available. Session 1 will be from noon to p. Session 2 will be from 5 p. Plans for the project include one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and two-bedrooms plus den units, each with their own kitchen and laundries in a tree and river lined acreage in Corning.
Hogan said first-story units will have a small walk-out patio and second-story units will have a balcony. An elevator will service the second-floor units with underground parking and storage areas. An additional parking garage will be available for second-car families.
For more information about senior cooperative living, call The best ball tournament is limited to 18 teams. Businesses will be displayed on one of nine holes with a limit of two sponsors per hole. Tee off is at 10 a. Registration is due by July Checks should be made payable to Adams Community Chamber of Commerce. Email registration forms to [email protected] or drop off registration forms at Davis Ave. For more information, call A reappraisal project was approved by the Conference Board in February Periodic inspections and reappraisal of properties is necessary as all types of properties do not increase or decrease in value at the same rate.
Some properties physically deteriorate faster than others, and in many instances similar homes located in different areas of the county will differ greatly in value due to economic factors.
Data collectors with photo ID signed by the assessor will make interior and exterior inspections of all properties. They will be compiling information to be used to estimate the fair market value of each property. Information to be collected includes type of construction, type of interior finish, physical condition of the property, age of structures and exterior measurements.
A complete sales analysis, local construction costs, and economic conditions are also considered. No estimate of value will be given at the time of inspection. Property owners are asked to cooperate by allowing a complete inspection of their property and providing accurate information so that a fair and equitable assessment may be determined for each property.
The preliminary data collection process will begin in June The project is scheduled for completion Dec. Notice of final value estimates will be mailed to each property owner after Jan. The property owners will have an opportunity to meet informally to discuss their revaluation in the spring of The new assessed values will be effective for Jan. Representatives of Vanguard Appraisals Inc. They will also have a listing of all names and license plate numbers of anyone involved in the project.
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