The Denison Free Press

07/16/2024

FUNERAL NOTICE
William Fineran
William “David” Fineran, 77, of Odebolt, passed away on Monday, July 15, at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 2 p.m. Friday, July 19, at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Odebolt. Military rites will be conducted by the Ehlers & Gerken Post No. 0694 of the American Legion of Arcadia.
Interment will follow at St. Martin’s Catholic Cemetery in Odebolt.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., with a vigil service at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Odebolt.
The Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home in Odebolt is in charge of the funeral arrangements.

07/16/2024

FUNERAL NOTICE
Lynn Schroeder
Graveside services with military honors for Lynn Schroeder, 79, of Manilla, will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 18, at the Nishnabotna Cemetery in Manilla.
He passed away Monday, July 15, at his home.
Survivors include his sisters, Connie (Bill) Natzke, of Rochester, Minnesota, and Carmen Schroeder, of Papillion, Nebraska; three nephews, Todd (Shannon) Natzke, Ryan (Kristin) Natzke, and Dean (Cindi) Edmunds; a niece, Sarah (Larry) Willmott; numerous great-nephews and nieces; and three great-great-nephews and a niece.
Services are entrusted to the Ohde Funeral Home.

07/15/2024

MEETING NOTICE

Denison School Board
Noon, Monday, July 15
District Conference Room
Denison High School
Approval of consent items: agenda, board minutes, bills (between sessions and payables), financial reports
Personnel report: resignations and appointments
12 p.m. public hearing on conveyance of real property to the City of Denison
Superintendent’s Report
Approval to convey real property to the City of Denison
Update on Broadway Elementary project
Updates on agreement with WITCC for Regional Career Academy
Approval of 2024-2025 Consortium Agreement with Children’s Square and Heartland Family Service
First reading 303.5 Administrator Duties, 303.6 Administrator Code of Ethics, 404 Employee Code of Conduct, 404 R1 Employee Code of Conduction Regulation, 501.3 Compulsory Attendance, 501.9 Student Absences-Excuses, 501.10 Truancy-Unexcused Absences, 505.2 Student Promotion-Retention-Acceleration Denison CSD Board Policies
Approval of out-of-state trip for FFA to Indianapolis October 23-25, 2024
Update on IASB School Improvement Needs Assessment for 2024-2025

07/15/2024

MEETING NOTICE

Crawford County Board of Supervisors
Tuesday, July 16, 2024, 9 a.m.
Jean Heiden, Chair | Dave Muhlbauer, Vice Chair | Kyle Schultz | Craig Dozark | Ty Rosburg
Call to Order by Chair
Opening Ceremony
Review Agenda
a. Conflicts of Interest
b. Approve the Agenda
Reading and Approval of Minutes
Report of Supervisors and their Standing Committees, followed by Special Committee Reports
Approval of Claims
Clerk of Court Fees for June 2024
Notification of Manure Management Plans
Personnel Changes
-Change of Wages – Conservation Department
Paul Assman – County Engineer
-Motion to Approve: Supplemental Agreement for Final Design Services with Calhoun Burns & Associates, Inc. for completion
of design services related to Bridge Replacement Project No. BRS-C024(132)—60-24. Co Rd M55 bridge over the East Boyer
River in the amount of $48,750.00.
-Motion to Approve: Additional purchase of 20,000 ton of maintenance gravel from Stratford Gravel’s Carlson Pit at a price of
$8.03/ton for 2025 delivery and payment.
-Discussion on and consideration for approval of: Resolution 2024-19 related to the reclassification of a portion of K Ave from
an Area Service C Road to Area Service B Road.
Discuss/Take Action – Resolution 2024-25 To place Clerk/Trustee Question on the General Ballot.
Discuss/Take Action – DHS Tax Suspensions.
Discuss/Take Action – Appointment of LaWayne Gronau to Veteran’s Affairs Commission for 3-year term ending June 30, 2027.
Discuss/Take Action – Compensation Board
Citizen’s Input
Adjourn

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07/15/2024

MEETING AGENDA

SECOND REGULAR CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 ‒ 5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers ‒ Denison, Iowa
Dial In: (312) 626-6799 Meeting ID: 453 000 9887 Passcode: 2633143
Meeting Link:
https://zoom.us/j/4530009887?pwd=eUJkeFMxZHJjZmxhdW1lbkxRZDhXZz09&omn=98994757224
1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Roll Call ‒ Curnyn, Granzen, Logan, Miller, Zupp-Smith
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Motion to Approve Agenda
5. Motion to Approve Consent Agenda
a) approve and waive the reading of the minutes for June 25, 2024 special meeting and July 2, 2024 regular meeting
b) approve the bills as presented
c) approve liquor licenses for: Tienda El Mexicano, Tri City BBQ Fest
d) approve pay application #2 for King Construction for 13th Avenue South Storm Sewer Replacement, in the amount of $39,406.00
e) Resolution approving Transfer of Funds – Various
6. Citizen Input – limit 5 minutes
7. Tourism Report
8. Arts and Health Day Proclamation
9. Update on Bell Log Cabin
10. Update on Donna Reed Foundation
11. Discussion and Possible Motion to approve the bid for Wall Quotes for the Generator Pad
12. Motion to approve the bid from Phil’s Lawn, Landscaping & Nursery for Christmas Lights install/removal, in the amount of $6,650.00
13. Motion to approve the bid for the Boulders AC unit
14. Motion to approve the Services Agreement with Western Iowa Networks for the Denison Municipal Airport
15. Motion to approve the proposal from Certified Testing Service Inc for Site Grading for the Crawford County Wellness Center, not to exceed $13,500.00
16. Motion to approve the proposal from Certified Testing Service Inc for Construction Materials Testing for the Crawford County Wellness Center, not to exceed $22,500.00
17. Motion to allow the Mayor to sign the Form SF-425 Federal Financial Report for project 3-19-0026-020 2024 AIP and sponsor certification forms
18. Motion to allow the Mayor to sign the Form SF-425 Federal Financial Report for project 3-19-0026-021 2024 BIL-AIP and sponsor certification forms
19. Mayor Report
20. City Manager Report
21. Adjournment
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07/12/2024

FUNERAL NOTICE
Gary Brian Quandt
Funeral services for Gary “Gunner” Brian Quandt, 83, will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 16, at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison with interment at Crawford Heights Memory Gardens in Denison.
Visitation will be 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 16, at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison.
He passed away July 12.
He is survived by his six remaining siblings, David and Lola (Mohs) Quandt, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Robert and Linda (Lyman) Quandt, of Denison, Richard and Cindy (Hosch) Quandt, of Sgt. Bluff, Steven and Marleta (Johnson) Quandt, of Emporia, Kansas, Herbert Jr. and Sally (Houston) Quandt, of Denison, and Christine and David Blum, of Denison; two foster siblings, Larry Stegeman, of Kansas City, Missouri, and Debra Clark, of Minneapolis, Minnesota; nieces and nephews; and many other relatives and friends.
The Pauley Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

07/12/2024

FUNERAL NOTICE
Dennis Fineran
Funeral services for Dennis Fineran, 73, of Denison, will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 18, at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison with burial at the Deloit Cemetery.
The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison is in charge of arrangements where friends may call from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 17.
He passed away Wednesday, July 10, at Silveridge in Denison.
Survivors include his children, Wendie (Nick) Cadwell, of Earling, Patrick Fineran, of Denison, Chris Fineran, of Washington, Page (Ben) Humphrey, of Des Moines, and Connor Fineran, of Cedar Falls; stepchildren, Victory Ellefson, of Westside, and Stephanie Ward, of Omaha; eight grandchildren; a sister, Deanna Campbell, of Deloit; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Services are entrusted to the Huebner Funeral Home.

07/09/2024

FUNERAL NOTICE
Timothy “Tim” Pridie
Timothy “Tim” Pridie, 73, of Odebolt, passed away Thursday, July 4, at MercyOne-Siouxland Regional Medical Center in Sioux City.
A funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 11, at St. Martin Catholic Church in Odebolt. Military rites will be
conducted by the Roose Post No. 313 of the American Legion in Odebolt.
Inurnment will take place at a later date at St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery in Kingsley.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, at the Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home in Odebolt.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Pridie, of Odebolt; children, Troy Pridie and Shanda (Chewy) Mohr, both of Denison; grandchildren, Cody, Beau and Alex Mohr, of Denison, and Chloe Pridie, of Ida Grove; sister, Francie Peterson, of Sioux City; sisters-in-law, Marlene Pridie, of Akron, and Marge Pridie, of Omaha, Nebraska; nieces, nephews, extended family; and many awesome friends.
The Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home in Odebolt is in charge of the funeral arrangements.

07/03/2024

You can now purchase your copies of The Denison Free Press at the following additional outlets.
Dollar General
Cobalt
Reynold's Clothing
Bake Shop
Tiney’s Steakhouse in Vail (Th-Sun)
KCK's in Schleswig
Sparky's in Westside

The outlets that were originally announced are the following.
Crawford & Development Council of Crawford County (CDC)
Ampride
Don's Inc. Jewelry & Gifts
Fareway
Hair Depot in Deloit (temporarily)
Hy-Vee
Kimmes Country Store

07/01/2024

FUNERAL NOTICE
Jim Zimmerman
Mass of Christian Burial for Jim Zimmerman, 87, of Manilla, will take place at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 2, at Sacred Heart Church in Manilla with interment at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Irwin.
Rosary will be at 8:30 a.m. with visitation to follow until 10 a.m., all on Tuesday, July 2, at Sacred Heart Church in Manilla.
He passed away Friday, June 28, at his home.
Survivors include his daughter, Vickie Hanson, of Spencer; two granddaughters; three great-grandchildren; siblings, Dewey (Sharon) Zimmerman, of Allentown, New Jersey, JoAnn (James) Martens, of Manning, Jerry (Sue) Zimmerman, of Dixon, Tennessee, Delbert Zimmerman, of Summerville, South Carolina, Thelma (Vern) Kenkel, of Denison, and Anita (Leonard) Hansen, of Exira; many nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.
Services are entrusted to the Huebner Funeral Home.

06/28/2024

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06/27/2024

FUNERAL NOTICE
Karen Nemitz
Graveside services for Karen Nemitz, 77, of Denison, will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, July 1, at the Union Cemetery in Guthrie Center.
She passed away Monday, June 24, at her home.
Survivors include her son, Luke Long and his wife, Cheri; four grandchildren; a brother, Lyle Avey and his wife, Karen, of Texas; a sister, Pat Cisler, of Centerville; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Services are entrusted to the Huebner Funeral Home.

06/22/2024

SPECIAL CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, June 25, 2024, 12:00 p.m.
Council Chambers ‒ Denison, Iowa

1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Roll Call ‒ Curnyn, Granzen, Logan, Miller, Zupp-Smith
3. Resolution Adopting an Updated Employee Handbook
4. Adjournment

06/21/2024

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06/21/2024

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06/17/2024

FUNERAL NOTICE
Kristin Webb
A Celebration of Life for Kristin Webb, 41, of Manilla, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 20, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Denison.
Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison.
She passed away Friday, June 14, at Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha.
Survivors include her husband, Ryan Webb; children, Jackson, Kambry and Jett Webb; parents, Douglas and Deborah Haase; sisters, Jessica (Ayax) Rangel and Emily (Jacob) Brede; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Services are entrusted to the Huebner Funeral Home.

06/14/2024

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06/10/2024

FUNERAL NOTICE
Jeri Vogt
Jeri L. Vogt, 68, of Dow City, passed away on Friday, June 7, at Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison.
A funeral service will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 15, at the Dow City United Methodist Church. Committal services will follow at the Dow City Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., on Friday, June 14, at the Dow City United Methodist Church.
The Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Grove is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at www.christensenvanhouten.com.
Memorials in Jeri’s name may be made to the Dow City-Arion Fire Department, Crawford County Happy Cats Rescue or the Denison City Pound.

06/07/2024

Scenes from Boyer's 125th Anniversary

06/07/2024

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06/07/2024

FUNERAL NOTICE
Tim Houston
Mass of Christian Burial for Tim Houston, 66, of Denison, will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 11, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison.
Visitation with family greeting friends will be 4-8 p.m. Monday, June 10, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church.
He passed away Thursday, June 6, at his home in Denison.
Survivors include his wife, Kelli Houston, of Denison; daughter, Lexi (Aaron) Wallace, of Early; son, Sean Houston (Shania Wunschel), of Dow City; one granddaughter; sisters, Colette Marsh, Barbara (Steve Constance) Houston, Sally (Herb) Quandt, Jane (Rick) Carstensen and Anne (Mike) Power; parents-in-law, Larry (Leila) Maack; siblings-in-law, Russ (Beth) Maack, Kristi Wessel, Royce “Louie” Maack, K’Lynn (Craig) Harm; and many nieces, nephews; other relatives and friends.
Services are entrusted to the Huebner Funeral Home.

06/05/2024

One person dies in accident east of Denison
A 35-year-old Bayard man, Cory Robert Beer, was pronounced deceased at the scene following a two-vehicle accident that happened Tuesday at 9:51 p.m. east of Denison near the N Avenue intersection on Highway 30.
According to the Iowa State Patrol report, Brent Robert Dale Stephan, 23, of Yukon, Oklahoma, was driving a 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix east on Highway 30 when the vehicle went out of control. It collided with a westbound 2016 Chevrolet Suburban being driven by Morgan Wade Andersen, 19, of Shelby.
Beer was an occupant in Stephan’s vehicle.
Stephan and two passengers in his vehicle received serious injuries and were all life flighted to the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. The passengers life flighted are Heaven Marie Holloway, 23, of Lytton, and Stacy Marie Holloway, 44, also of Lytton.
Andersen was transported by Denison EMS to Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison with non-life-threatening injuries.
The accident report said Stephan was the only one in his vehicle wearing a seat belt and that Andersen was also wearing a seat belt.
The crash remains under investigation.

06/05/2024

Unofficial Election Results for Crawford County
June 4 Primary Election
From the county auditor’s website
Precincts reporting: 8/8
Ballots cast: 1,773
Registered voters: 9,813
Voter turnout: 18.06%

REPUBLICAN PARTY
Sheriff
Roger E. Rasmussen: 1,091
Jovan G. Cardenas: 549
Board of Supervisors (2 seats up for election)
Ty Rosburg (incumbent): 986
Jean Heiden (incumbent): 799
James R. Steinkuehler: 731
Paul Outhouse: 390
State Representative District 12
Steven Holt (incumbent): 1,364
State Senator District 6
Jason Schultz (incumbent): 1,393
U.S. Representative District 4
Randy Feenstra (incumbent): 831
Kevin Virgil: 637

DEMOCRATIC PARTY
County Auditor
Terri Martens (incumbent): 97
State Representative, District 12
Dustin Durbin: 93
U.S. Representative, District 4
Ryan Melton: 95
LIBERTARIAN PARTY

State Senate District 6
David M. Davis: 3

06/05/2024

Unofficial Election Results for Crawford County
June 4 Primary Election
From the county auditor’s website
Precincts reporting: 5/8

REPUBLICAN PARTY
Sheriff
Roger E. Rasmussen: 654
Jovan G. Cardenas: 402
Board of Supervisors (2 seats up for election)
Ty Rosburg (incumbent): 650
Jean Heiden (incumbent): 547
James R. Steinkuehler: 441
Paul Outhouse: 248
State Representative District 12
Steven Holt (incumbent): 876
State Senator District 6
Jason Schultz (incumbent): 890
U.S. Representative District 4
Randy Feenstra (incumbent): 536
Kevin Virgil: 402

DEMOCRATIC PARTY
County Auditor
Terri Martens (incumbent): 81
State Representative, District 12
Dustin Durbin: 78
U.S. Representative, District 4
Ryan Melton: 79
LIBERTARIAN PARTY

State Senate District 6
David M. Davis: 2

06/05/2024

Unofficial Election Results for Crawford County
June 4 Primary Election
From the county auditor’s website
Absentee balloting

REPUBLICAN PARTY
Sheriff
Roger E. Rasmussen: 200
Jovan G. Cardenas: 129
Board of Supervisors (2 seats up for election)
Jean Heiden (incumbent): 164
Ty Rosburg (incumbent): 157
James R. Steinkuehler: 133
Paul Outhouse: 96
State Representative District 12
Steven Holt (incumbent): 266
State Senator District 6
Jason Schultz (incumbent): 252
U.S. Representative District 4
Randy Feenstra (incumbent): 173
Kevin Virgil: 93

DEMOCRATIC PARTY
County Auditor
Terri Martens (incumbent): 36
State Representative, District 12
Dustin Durbin: 32
U.S. Representative, District 4
Ryan Melton: 35
LIBERTARIAN PARTY

State Senate District 6
David M. Davis: 0

06/04/2024

06/03/2024

FUNERAL NOTICE
LaVonne Schmadeke
Funeral services for LaVonne Schmadeke, 93, of Kiron, will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 4, at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Denison with visitation one hour prior to the service.
Burial will be at St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Kiron.
She passed away Friday, May 3, at Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha.
Survivors include one son, Lonny and his wife, Susan, of Kiron; two grandchildren, Cory Schmadeke and his wife, Stephanie, of Denison, and Chad Schmadeke and his wife, Kelli, of Vinton; three great-grandsons; and other relatives and friends.
Services are entrusted to the Huebner Funeral Home.

05/31/2024

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