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Obituaries & Churches Page

5West Branch Times Thursday, July 23, 2020

CALENDAR

School & Bears sportsrivervalleyconference.org & west-branch.k12.ia.usBuildings closed.Thursday, July 23: 3-5:15 p.m. Boys Show Choir

Camp; 5:30-7:45 Girls Show Choir Camp Friday, July 24: 3-5:15 p.m. Boys Show Choir Camp;

5:30-7:45 Girls Show Choir Camp Saturday, July 25: 3-5:15 p.m. Boys Show Choir

Camp; 5:30-7:45 Girls Show Choir Camp

Communitywestbranchiowa.org & www.mainstreetwestbranch.org

City Office closed to public until further notice.Payments may be placed in drop box at north end of

building, or paid by phone or online.Brush pile has been temporarily unlocked and is

available for residents to drop off yard waste.Trash tags sold at City Office Wednesday’s only.

Please knock on door for assistance. Also available at Jack & Jill or Casey’s. (Checks only please.)

Summer Parks and Rec activities available online. Please see City of West Branch Facebook page or web-site.

Tuesday, July 28: 7 p.m. Planning and Zoning Commission meeting

First Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon: Boy Scout can and bottle drive at Presidential Motors, 209 East Main Street

Second Monday, Noon Senior potluck, West Branch United Methodist Church.

Second Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Animal Control Commission, West Branch City Offices.

Second Monday, 7 p.m. West Branch Community Schools Board of Education, Hoover Elementary library.

Third Monday, 7 p.m. West Branch City Council, City Hall.

Fourth Monday, 7 p.m. American Legion meeting at Town Hall

Fourth Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., bi-monthly West Branch Planning and Zoning Commission, City Hall

West Branch Public Librarywbpl.org

facebook.com/WestBranchPublicLibrary/Building is closed to public. Programming is available

online only.No contact pickup available in entryway, 10 a.m.-6

p.m. Mon-Fri.No contact delivery is available.“Imagine Your Story” summer reading program infor-

mation available on website.Friday, July 24: 10:15 a.m. Zoom Storytime Live

onlineTuesday, July 28: 6:30 p.m. West Branch Solar

Power Hour link available online; 6:30 p.m. Teen Book Discussion (Grades 6-12) link available online

Friday, July 31: 10:15 a.m. Zoom Storytime Live online

Herbert Hoover Campushooverpresidentialfoundation.org

nps.gov/heho & hoover.archives.govPark grounds, paths, trails and historic buildings are

open. In-person activities cancelled

Highlights of the Week• School: Buildings Closed

• Community: Tuesday, July 28 7 p.m.Planning and Zoning meeting

• Library: Friday, July 24 10:15 a.m. Storytimevia Zoom

• Hoover Campus: Park grounds, paths, trails and historic buildings are open

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Cedar county payrollPAY DATE 7/03/2020

VENDOR VENDOR TOTALBenefits Inc. 1,509.65Phelps the Uniform Specialists 45.10Cedar County Treasurer 56,090.73Cedar County Treasurer 9,405.00Cedar County Treasurer 539.06Cedar County Treasurer 154.02COUNTY TOTAL 67,743.56

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Cedar county boardBOARD PROCEEDINGS(FOLLOWING IS A SYNOPSIS OF MINUTES. FULL TEXT OF DAY’S MINUTES ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT AUDITOR’S OFFICE)TIPTON, IOWAJuly 7, 2020Cedar County Board of Supervisors met in regular session at 8:30 a.m. July 7, 2020 with following members present: Smith, Bell, Kaufmann, and Chairperson Agne called into meeting. Gaul absent. Members of public were also present. Board viewed correspondence from vari-ous agencies.Manure Management Annual Updates submitted by:Broadview Acres/Ward Farm #63240Alex Achenbach #67291Dale Vincent #63780It noted following Handwritten Disbursement issued on July 2, 2020 to Cedar County Treasurer for Benefits, Inc. for an electronic deposit: #424033 for $3,266.49-self funded medical claims.Moved by Smith seconded by Bell to approve agenda.Ayes: AllAbsent: GaulPro Tem Chairperson Kaufmann addressed public for comments and there were none.Moved by Bell seconded by Smith to approve Board Minutes of June 30, 2020.Ayes: AllAbsent: GaulMoved by Bell seconded by Smith to approve Payroll Disbursements #182068- 182228 for period ending June 27, 2020 and to be paid on July 3, 2020.Ayes: AllAbsent: GaulMoved by Smith seconded by Bell to approve a utility permit for Windstream Iowa Communications, LLC at a location

Legal NoticeIN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN

AND FOR CEDAR COUNTYCASE NO. EQCV036481

ORIGINAL NOTICE THE ESTATE OFGARY L. ROBBINS, Deceased, Petitioner,

vs.L. P. FOSTER, SR., and his unknown heirs devisees, grantees, assignees, successors in interest and their unknown spouses and the unknown spouses and the Unknown claimants of the following described real estate situated in Cedar County, Iowa:The South 11 feet of the West 106.15 feet of Lot A located in Blocks 14 and 21, West Branch, Cedar County, Iowa, as shown in Surveyor’s Record 3 on page 359 in the Cedar County Auditor’s Office; Respondents.TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT(S)/ RESPONDENT(S):1) You are notified that a Petition for Quiet Title has been filed in the office of the clerk of this court naming you as a De-fendant/Respondent in this action, which petition prays for the Court to enter an or-der quieting title to the real estate shown on the Petition for Quiet Title filed in the above-captioned case to be quieted in the name of Gary L. Robbins, or alternatively, the Estate of Gary L. Robbins, Deceased, and that Respondent be barred and forev-er estopped from having or claiming any right or title to the premises adverse to the Petitioner/Plaintiff, and for any other relief the Court may find just and equitable in

west of Hwy 38 and 300th Street. $100 fee applies.Ayes: AllAbsent: GaulMoved by Bell seconded by Kaufmann to approve a utility permit for Liberty Communications to install broadband in rural West Branch area. $100.00 fee applies.Ayes: AllAbsent: GaulPro Tem Chairperson Kaufmann pre-sented following employees with a Years of Service Award: Matt Jackson – 15 years, Bode Koranda – 10 years, Warren Wethington – 20 years and Phil LaRue – 30 years.Moved by Bell seconded by Smith to approve a handwritten warrant #424034 payable to All Seasons Glass & Mirror in amount of $14,038.32. Kaufmann thanked Bell for all is work to complete this project. Bell stated he received a text from All Season Windows thanking all employees for their cooperation on installation of glass. Bell stated depart-ments need to close their doors and work through windows.Ayes: AllAbsent: GaulMoved by Bell seconded by Smith to approve a work request submitted by Tom Clasen, Adult Probation.Ayes: AllAbsent: GaulBoard reported on Outreach/Committee Meetings they attended. At 9:00 Department Head meeting held with following department heads present in board room or called into meeting and provided a departmental update. Sheriff Wethington, EMA Director Freet, Engineer Fangmann, CPC Tischuk, Auditor Dauber, E&Z Director LaRue, Recorder Bahnsen, Conservation Director Dauber, Treasurer Delaney, Assessor Marx, GIS Teut, Attorney Renander, Interim Public Health Director Butler, and Veteran Affair Officer Hamann. Kaufmann updated Board that he had a discussion with Roger Pavey regarding COVID-19 Grant. Roger stated ECIA is administering of grant. Auditor Dauber explained that is correct, although State decided to remove grant administra-tors so that money would be allocated towards grant. General discussion contin-ued. Bell suggested Gaul contact Kelley Deutmeyer to address these concerns.

This item will be placed on agenda for next week.At 9:57 a.m. board returned back into session. Phil Waniorek, Benefits, Inc. met with board to discuss amendment for Flex Plan due to COVID-19. IRS made rulings that allows employees to make changes to their election but cannot go below amount they have already spent and extend carryover amount from $500 to $550. Discussion held.Moved by Bell seconded by Smith to approve amendments for Flex Plan for current year.Ayes: AllAbsent: GaulMoved by Smith seconded by Kaufmann to adjourn at 10:36 a.m., to July 14, 2020.Ayes: AllAbsent: Gaul

Jeff Kaufmann, Pro Tem Chairperson Cari A. Dauber, Auditor

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the premises.2) The attorney for the plaintiff(s)/petition-ers is William B. Tharp, whose address is 305 North Calhoun Street – P.O. Box 168, West Liberty, Iowa 52776.3) That attorney’s telephone number is (319) 627-2328; facsimile number (319) 627-7250; and email: [email protected]) You must serve a motion or answer on or before the day of July 23, 2019, or on the date that publication of the Original Notice in the above-captioned case has been completed as described in Iowa Code section 1.313 of the Iowa Rules of Civil Procedure, which will be completed the first date after the Original Notice has been served by publication once per week for three (3) consecutive weeks, or within a reasonable time thereafter, file your motion or answer with the Clerk of Court for said County, at the courthouse at 400 Cedar Street, Tipton, Iowa 52772. If you do not file your motion or answer with the Clerk of Court for the above-captioned county, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.5) If you require the assistance of auxil-iary aids or services to participate in court because of a disability, immediately call your district ADA coordinator at (563) 328-4145. (If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800-735-2942).

__________________________CEDAR COUNTY CLERK OF COURT

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CHURCH NEWSPlease call or check individual websites/

Facebook pagesfor cancellations as COVID-19 situation continues to evolve.

SPRINGDALE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

554 290th Street, Springdale; 643-2390

Pastor Momodu Kamaraspringdaleiaumc.word-

press.comAll in-person activi-

ties canceled until fur-ther notice. Worship streamed at springda-leumc.wordpress.com and www.facebook.com/SpringdaleUMC/

Sunday, July 26: Worship service available online

BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH

Chad Whaley, Pastor, [email protected] S. Second Street, wbbethany.org/west-

branchHope Chest, 643-5998, [email protected]

In-person services cancelled, links to video posted on website and www. facebook .com/wbbethany/

Sunday, July 26: 9:30 a.m. Worship service live outside church, also

available via Facebook

WEST BRANCH FRIENDS CHURCH

116 N. Downey, 643-5598

Pastor Chris Humrichouse 641-233-7987

[email protected]

www.westbranchfriendschurch.com

In-person services can-celled, but will be avail-able for online viewing. Please see church web-site for opportunities to worship and serve.


Tuesday, July 28: 5:30 p.m. Racial Justice Gathering

ST. BERNADETTE’S CATHOLIC CHURCH507 E. Orange Street

643-2095Rev. Joseph Sia, PastorRev. Guillermo Trevino

Jr., Parochial Vicarwbstbernadette.word-

press.comParishioners are dis-

pensed from the obli-gation to attend Mass. Services available on www.facebook.com/guillermotrevinojr/

www.facebook.com/

stbernwb/St. Patrick Church

Iowa City-Iowa channel on www.youtube.com

Church is now open for public worship. Mass will continue to be shown online as well.

Wednesday, July 22: 6 p.m. Mass

Saturday, July 25: 5 p.m. Mass

Sunday, July 26: 8:30-9:30 a.m. Sanctuary open for silent prayer

WEST BRANCH FRIENDS MEETING

(QUAKER)317 N. Sixth Street

643-5949Jim Cottingham, ClerkNo meeting for wor-

ship or other activities at the meetinghouse until further notice.

DOWNEY BAPTIST CHURCH

Brian McNamera, Pastor

2290 Baker Ave., Downey

www.downeybaptist-church.org,

319-643-3749Sundays: 10 a.m.

Worship

WEST BRANCH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH203 N. Downey Street; WestBranchUMC.orgConnie Markle, Pastor643-5489; Youbelong@

westbranchumc.orgIn-person church and

meetings are cancelled. Please check our website or for live streaming ser-vices or

www.facebook.com/Westbranchumc.org/wor-ship/

WBUMC Iowa chan-nel on www.youtube.com


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