Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Lux receives longevity certificate for 71 years in Y'adnom Club: A certificate for 71 years of loyal membership was presented last week to Darlene Lux by Y'adnom President Shirley Ripke (left) and club member Glenda Kroger (right). Darlene was one of the early members of the community service organization. Darlene said that one of the things she loves about the club was meeting many different women throughout the years.
Firefighters visit kids at EPL
The Everly Public Library celebrated National Fire Prevention Month on Monday, Oct. 17. Local kids were excited when they pulled up to the library and saw the fire truck, and their enthusiasm grew when they came in and saw all the firefighters from Everly Fire & Rescue.
Chief Brian Kahl talked to the children about what to do in case of a fire in their house. Not touching door knobs and finding a safe exit are important, but the most critical concept for the kids to know was they need to work with their parents to have an evacuation plan.
Drew Stanley, one of the many volunteer firefighters in attendance, put on his fire gear for the kids to see. It was helpful for them to know what a fireman would look like in gear so they wouldn't be scared if they were in a fire situation.
The highlight of the night was the "inspection" of the fire trucks and a ride through town with the lights and sirens. The lucky attendees were given a fire hat, stickers and tattoos to remind them of this great event.
Medicare open enrollment period
Every year between Oct. 15 and Dec. 7, Iowans on Medicare can review and make changes to their drug plan or Medicare Advantage. The Part D and Medicare Advantage plans can change their coverage, premiums, co-payments and provider networks every year.
Iowa Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) and Senior Medicare Patrol Program (SMP) are here to help you. Iowans need to take advantage of the annual open enrollment period and local counselors are ready to help. O'Brien County residents can contact their SHIIP-SMP office at (712) 957-5579.
SHIIP, the Senior Health Insurance Information Program, and SMP, the Senior Medicare Patrol Program, are free, confidential and unbiased services offered by the State of Iowa. SHIIP-SMP counselors are trained by the state and do not sell or promote any insurance companies, policies or agents.
SHIIP-SMP services are made available in O'Brien County at MercyOne Primghar Family Practice Clinic. For more information or questions call (712) 957-5579 or visit http://www.shiip.iowa.gov.
GOP dominates straw poll
More than 13,000 students across Iowa on Tuesday participated in Secretary of State Paul Pate's Iowa Youth Straw Poll.
Students in K-12 schools were invited to vote for their preferred candidates in Iowa's congressional and gubernatorial races. The purpose of the poll is to serve as a fun learning activity to engage young people in civics.
As of 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Republican Kim Reynolds led the Youth Straw Poll race for governor, with 61 percent of the vote. Democrat Deidre DeJear has 30 percent and Libertarian Rick Stewart picked up 9 percent.
Republican Chuck Grassley was ahead in the U.S. Senate race, 62 percent to 38 percent over Democrat Michael Franken.
Iowa's four U.S. House races were polled as well. In the First Congressional District, Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks led Christina Bohannon 60 percent to 40 percent. Republican Ashley Hinson held a 66 percent to 34 percent lead over Liz Mathis.
Democrat Cindy Axne was ahead of Republican Zach Nunn in Iowa's Third District, 55 percent to 45 percent. Republican Randy Feenstra garnered 63 percent of the vote in the Fourth District, with Democrat Ryan Melton at 24 percent and Liberty Party Caucus candidate Bryan Jack Holder at 14 percent.
