IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR CHEROKEE COUNTY
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
JEANETTE L. SCHUETZ Deceased
CASE NO. ESPR016892
NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OR APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Jeanette L. Schuetz, Deceased, who died on or about November 22, 2021:
You are hereby notified that on December 15, 2021, the last will and testament of Jeanette L. Schuetz, deceased, bearing date of June 9, 1999, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Steven Schuetz was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.
Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersign, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.
Dated December 16, 2021.
Steven Schuetz
Executor of the Estate
302 N Walnut St,
Marcus, IA 51035
Dennis A Brady
ICIS#:, #AT0001137
Attorney for the executor
Brady Law Firm, PC
Box 85, 224 S Washington St.
Remsen, IA 51050
Published in the Marcus News January 13, 2022.

2021 Cherokee County Wages

Meredith J Aguirre 46,046.99
Kristopher S Alesch 72,185.74
Adam M Booth 51,092.73
Samantha J Boothby 65,831.54
Roswitha Brandt 66,191.54
Lisa L Bringle 69,429.49
Chad M Brown 26,098.07
Harry A Brutsman Jr 52,467.58
Araceli Castaneda-Johnson 38,051.16
Jerod D Clyde 1,605.77
Meghann Cosgrove Whitmer 6,652.38
Lisa A Dame 49,524.81
Kimberly Dierenfeld 52,177.02
Jacqueline Dierenfield 49,643.89
Joshua J Douglas 52,130.60
Joshua D Dunn 51,416.42
Jacob R Dyslin 72,942.35
Kelly Ebel 54,330.29
Joel M Ehrig 51,802.41
Jason J Galeano 29,202.95
Kristine L Glienke 68,571.54
Gary J Goebel 58,948.01
Judy J Grienke-Miller 42,487.20
Carrie M Hill 47,637.30
Malori B Hill 637.33
Stuart J Hogg 71,596.27
Jeffrey A Holmes 51,825.18
Steven Holmes 53,891.03
Isaiah M Isaacs 67,492.68
Brett L James 35,242.72
Blake A Jennes 7,886.64
Tracy Johnson 20,719.34
Laura Jones 58,883.93
David A Julius 51,172.98
Kade D Jurgensen 3,937.64
Joshua A Keck 52,340.49
Douglas D Kennebeck 15,555.00
Wendy S Koch 51,009.42
Joel J Kohn 47,320.28
Thomas J Kohn 44,881.84
Lori Kolpin 268.60
Ryan R Kolpin 108,191.92
James J Leonard 6,445.75
Kaitlin A Letsche 44,325.60
Jessica R Logan 33,256.79
Gary E Lundquist 30,495.00
Trevor D Lundquist 7,918.13
Kari L Lundy 47,072.34
Daniel J Martin 51,248.71
Stacy A McGee 52,351.02
Michelle L Means 2,365.29
Beau J Menke 50,709.47
Jason L Miller 51,556.12
Jennifer M Miller 26,387.27
Wane A Miller 29,375.00
Celeste C Mohr 311.03
Carson D Mongan 7,565.63
Jodi B Mongan 47,625.82
Rick Mongan 29,495.00
Duane A Mummert 29,385.00
Cindy L Nelson 52,929.23
Hannah Nelson 10,983.50
Derek J Nixon 32,095.96
Garrett M Ogren 51,672.60
Brian D Olson 46,736.41
Stormy D Olson 10,883.81
Paul A Paltz 42,420.90
Nickolas L Patterson 55,253.18
Bryan Petersen 29,375.00
Bryan Petersen 4,820.34
Kristal L Phillips 50,271.64
Jacob R Preuss 19,515.82
Timothy Preuss 51,693.29
Justin M Pritts 61,183.96
Kelly R Puhrmann 61,452.59
Travis S Rupp 50,754.91
Kenneth D Schlenger 60,875.73
Rebecca M Schmidt 4,902.15
Lindsey J Scholten 2,221.44
John P Schwarz 53,531.32
Derek T Scott 92,512.52
Meredith Scott 8,444.44
Brittny T Shropshire 21,541.44
Chad Singer 19,764.52
David L Skou 57,443.63
Brian J Smith 50,787.54
Barbara J Staver 54,364.37
Jacqueline M Stephens 66,683.45
Debie A Stevenson 40,090.50
Brandon Stodden 6,384.00
Nathanial A Story 44,581.04
Andrew O Todd 22,013.53
Matthew D Todd 52,704.27
Sarah A Tracy 110,000.00
Gerald M Tuttle 53,150.82
Larry L Walker 68,767.50
Amanda M White 34,348.32
Nissa M White 39,233.38
Thomas D Whittaker 21,613.29
Mark Wilson 39,192.61
Cody W Woebke 66,172.47
Keva D Wolf 51,700.58
Timothy R Wych 3,687.84
Gregory J Zarr 69,373.54
Steven J Zarr 54,467.28
Grand Totals 4,371,376.69
Published in the Marcus News on January 13, 2022

Marcus City Council Special Meeting

Special Meeting of the City Council met January 3rd, 2022 at 5:00 pm with Mayor Bunt presiding Council Members present: Ebert, Jenness, Enneking, Schmillen, and Frangione. Also, present: Matt Dreckman, Doug Dreckman, Mitze Klingenberg, Dianne Klassen, Larry Rapagnani, Grant Leavitt, and Brian Flikeid.
Pledge of Allegiance.
The Council entered work session for the FY22-23 budget. Regular meeting was held after completion of budget discussion.
Motion by Jenness, seconded by Enneking to approve water usage by the Cemetery Board. All ayes. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Motion by Ebert, seconded by Frangione to approve hiring Cody Woebke for the Police Department part-time. All ayes. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
7:10 pm Motion by Ebert, seconded by Jenness to approve to enter closed session per Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(j). Roll call vote Ebert, Jenness, Enneking, Schmillen, and Frangione. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
7:25 pm Motion by Enneking, seconded by Schmillen to exit closed session. Roll call vote: Ebert, Jenness, Enneking, Schmillen, and Frangione. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Motion by Frangione, seconded by Enneking to authorize Mayor Bunt to act on closed session matter. Ayes: all. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Motioned by Jenness, seconded by Enneking to adjourn. All ayes. Nayes: none. Motion carried. Time: 7:32 pm
ATTEST: Robin A. Harvey-City Clerk
Mayor-Bunt
Published in the Marcus News on January 13, 2022

Cherokee County Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Cherokee County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 with Rick Mongan, Wane Miller, Gary Lundquist, Bryan Petersen, and Duane Mummert present. There were no representatives from the press. Glen McCannon, William Gauthier, Justin Pritts and Stu Hogg were also in attendance. Unless otherwise indicated, all votes were offered as follows: Ayes – Mongan, Petersen, Mummert, Miller, Lundquist; Nayes – none; Abstentions – none.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Wane Miller, Veteran Affairs Commissioner.
Motion by Mongan, seconded by Petersen to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Motion by Miller, seconded by Mummert to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Motion carried.
Motion by Mongan, seconded by Mummert to approve the claims for payment as presented. Motion carried. A complete listing is available for review in the County Auditor’s office and online.

Claims Approved December 28, 2021:
Alliant Energy Serv 504.21
Alpha Wireless Communications Equip 281.20
GL Ankeny Dodge Jeep LLC Towing Svc 212.50
Arnold Motor Supply Parts 69.00
Aurelia Lumber Supp 16.15
Aurelia Star Serv 35.00
Barco Municipal Products Inc Supp 1,597.50
Bomgaars Supp 891.38
Builders Sharpening & Serv Parts 39.95
Calhoun Burns Associates, Inc Serv 17,680.19
Campbell Supply Co Parts 55.84
Central Bank Supp 375.99
CenturyLink Qwest Serv 159.21
Champion Electric, Inc Serv 1,756.14
Chase Card Services Cardmember Supp 382.70
Cherokee Coummunity Foundation Skate Park 5,000.00
Cherokee County Sheriff Fees 49.00
Cherokee State Bank Flex/Self Fund 953.77
Cherokee MHI Accounting Office Serv 2,247.80
Cherokee Regional Medical Ctr Health Serv 507.00
Cherokee Regional Medical CTR Contract 5,822.10
Chronicle Times Publ 94.00
Cintas Supp 49.40
City of Cherokee Serv 437.76
City of Marcus Serv 18.09
CJ Cooper & Associates Serv 55.00
CML Telephone Coop Serv 35.30
Counsel Serv 122.38
Crysteel Manufacturing Parts 219.18
Dearborn National Life Ins 986.07
Denny’s Heating A/C & Plumbing Serv 148.65
Des Moines Stamp Supp 221.00
Joseph W Draper Travel Reimb 114.00
Don Drefke Per Diem 50.00
Family Table Restaurant VA Meals 187.00
Fareway Groceries 27.17
Fastenal Supp 1,238.58
FORCE America Distributing Parts 860.17
Fox Hydraulics Parts 315.00
William Gauthier Per Diem 50.00
GovConnection, Inc. Supp 507.05
GreatAmerica Financial Svcs Serv 127.73
Hallett Materials Gravel 283.06
Henry M Adkins & Son Inc Serv 11,590.00
Jeffrey A Holmes Safety 225.00
IMWCA Insurance 1,111.00
Iowa Lakes Electric Coop Serv 709.00
IA Lakes Regional Water Serv 77.04
Jacks Uniforms & Equipment Clothing 91.94
Janitor’s Closet, Ltd Supp 108.39
JR’s Sales and Service LLC Serv 260.00
Julius Cleaners Serv 35.20
KCHE Ads 50.00
Koenig Portable Toilets Serv 135.00
Thomas J Kohn Reimb 24.00
Loughlin Law Firm Fees 75.00
Mail Services, LLC Postage 459.20
Marcus Lumber Supp 401.19
Martin Marietta Materials Supp 413.37
Mid American Energy Serv 1,792.05
Mid-American Benefits, Inc. Admin Fees 527.25
Midwest Technology Services Serv 212.50
Midwest Wheel Companies Parts 436.63
Wane A Miller Per Diem 50.00
Modern Heating & Cooling, Inc Serv 85.00
Motor Parts Sales Parts 85.98
Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co Parts 5,284.28
Northside Tire Serv 1,540.83
Garrett M Ogren Safety 171.17 One Office Solution Supp 2,129.65
Michelle K. Pedersen Per Diem 50.00
Pesticide Bureau IDALS Fees 120.00
Power Systems AHS,LLC Supp 224.31
Prestox Serv 133.00
Kelly R Puhrmann Travel Reimb 25.09
Radar Road Tec Serv 315.00
Reedsburg Hardware Parts 2,596.43
RJ Thomas Mfg. Co, Inc. Pilot Supp 10.00
Sanitary Services Inc Serv 599.50
Schmillen Construction Inc Serv 112.50
Schumacher Elevator Co Serv 1,430.16
SHI International Corp Supp 1,191.00
Solutions, Inc. Serv 510.00
Debie A Stevenson Travel Reimb 225.52
The Storm Lake Times Publ 10.01
CW Suter & Son, Inc. Serv 774.27
T & L TOOLS Supp 57.45
Sarah A Tracy Travel Reimb 34.00
Triple C Pest Control Serv 80.00
Verizon Wireless Serv 909.37
Wellmark BCBS of Iowa Insurance 91,621.83
Nissa M White Travel Reimb 56.20
Windstream Iowa-Comm. Inc. Serv 858.28
Winther Stave & Co LLP Serv 14,000.00
Timothy R Wych Safety 69.54
Ziegler Inc Supp 1,962.50
360 Custom Designs Serv 207.79
Grand Total 191,047.64

Dick Sievers, Mid Sioux Opportunity, gave an informative review of services offered to area residents and reported that 1,283 individuals and 635 households received services in Cherokee County; which returns $254 for every dollar contributed by the county. Mid Sioux’s $9,000 budget request for 2022/2023 is the same as it has been for the past several years. The request will be considered during the budget process.
Dave Skou and Brian Flikeid reviewed a resolution which supports second amendment rights of citizens and asked the supervisors to consider adopting the document as a show of support for the constitution. After a lengthy discussion, action was tabled for review of an updated draft of the resolution.
Derek Scott, County Sheriff, was unable to attend due to illness, but his proposal to increase shift differential pay for Law Enforcement Center employees was reviewed.
Motion by Mummert, seconded by Mongan to adjust the night shift differential hours to 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. and to increase the shift differential pay to $2 per hour for all jailers, dispatchers and hourly deputies effective July 1, 2022. Motion carried.
Sarah Tracy, County Engineer, discussed Title VI requirements as recommended by the Iowa DOT.
Motion by Mummert, seconded by Miller to authorize the chairman to sign a Title VI Non-Discrimination Agreement with Iowa DOT. Motion carried.
Motion by Miller, seconded by Petersen to authorize the chairman to sign a Title VI Standard Assurances document. Motion carried.
Motion by Petersen, seconded by Mongan to approve a Cherokee County Organizational Chart to be submitted to the Iowa DOT. Motion carried.
Stu Hogg, IT Director, discussed a proposed HVAC system upgrade in the courthouse.
Motion by Mummert, seconded by Mongan to approve a “Cherokee County Provider and Program Participation Agreement” for fiscal year 2022 county funding of covered services provided by Cherokee Regional Medical Center Ambulance Services for the benefit of Cherokee County citizens and individuals. Motion carried.
The supervisors provided committee reports and reviewed meeting schedules.
Lundquist called for comments from the public. Sarah Tracy discussed the Secondary Roads budget and long-term construction project plans. Stu Hogg reported that electronic door locks have been installed on clerk of court doors and other county office doors should be completed soon. William Gauthier expressed support for upholding the constitution in Cherokee County.
There being no further business, Chairman Lundquist adjourned the meeting at 10:42 a.m.
All board agendas and minutes are available online at www.cherokeecounty.iowa.gov
Attest: Kris Glienke, County Auditor
Gary Lundquist, Chairman
Published in the Marcus News January 13, 2022.

CITY OF MARCUS EMPLOYEE WAGES 2021

KORA ALESCH $2,152.00
KRISTOPHER S ALESCH $300.00
JAIDYN BALLARD $1,896.00
ANDREW BARINSKY $1,602.00
KYLER BORK $2,028.00
SCOTT J CARLSON $2,638.48
TANNER G CRONIN $40,270.38
MARJO DAUM $4,360.37
DOUGLAS DRECKMAN $50,231.55
MATTHEW DRECKMAN $45,252.20
CONRAD EBERT $480.00
ELIZABETH ENNEKING $390.00
BRIAN FLIKEID $40,450.04
CHARISSA FRANGIONE $480.00
HARLAN HANSEN $4,539.96
ROBIN A HARVEY $42,991.20
MYA S HOLMES $2,064.57
ROBIN JENNESS $450.00
ELIZABETH KINGDON $24,663.90
HAROLD KLASSEN $510.00
KIRSTEN LETSCHE $1,204.00
LAURA LETSCHE $50.00
EMMA MAHONEY $1,704.00
FAITH OLSON $6,500.00
ISABELLE OLSON $1,903.70
NAZARENO RAPAGNANI $50.00
MAXINE SHEA $87.13
BILL SILLAU $50.00
NICOLE L SPECHT $1,272.00
SHELLEY STEFFEN $50.00
JACQUELINE STEPHENS $2,470.00
KATHLEEN TRUDELL $61.25
TOTAL EMPLOYEE WAGES $283,152.73
Published in the Marcus News on January 13, 2022