News related to Odebolt, Iowa from the years 2010 to 2016.
Saturday, June 01, 2013
OBC minutes
See the May Odebolt Betterment Committee meeting minutes at the OBC Blog http://odeboltobc.blogspot.com . Their next meeting is Tuesday, June 4th at City Hall - 6 pm. All are welcome to attend.
Death notice
Lucille Flink, 88, of Odebolt died Thursday, May 30, 2013, at Twilight Acres in Wall Lake, Iowa. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at First Presbyterian Church in Odebolt. Burial will be in Westside Cemetery, Westside, Iowa. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Farber and Otteman Funeral Home in Odebolt.
Obituary from Farber & Otteman Funeral Home
P. Dale Gronemeyer, age 90, of Odebolt, IA, passed away on Tuesday, May 28th, 2013, at the Odebolt Nursing and Rehab Center in Odebolt.
Mass of Christian Burial: Saturday, 10:00am, June 01, 2013 at St. Martin's Catholic Church, Odebolt, IA.
Vigil Service: Friday, 5:00pm, May 31, 2013 at St. Martin's Catholic Church with a Celebration of Life from 5:30-8:00pm..
Obituary is posted at Farber & Otteman Funeral Home
Obituary from Farber & Otteman Funeral Home
P. Dale Gronemeyer, age 90, of Odebolt, IA, passed away on Tuesday, May 28th, 2013, at the Odebolt Nursing and Rehab Center in Odebolt.
Mass of Christian Burial: Saturday, 10:00am, June 01, 2013 at St. Martin's Catholic Church, Odebolt, IA.
Vigil Service: Friday, 5:00pm, May 31, 2013 at St. Martin's Catholic Church with a Celebration of Life from 5:30-8:00pm..
Obituary is posted at Farber & Otteman Funeral Home
Courier news
Courtesy of the May 29 on-line edition of the Ida County Courier, www.idacountycourier.com
Odebolt names poppy poster winners
The American Legion Auxiliary, Roose Post 313 of Odebolt, sponsored a poppy poster contest to honor veterans. The winners were announced May 20 during an assembly in Bart Ogden Gymnasium in Odebolt.
Fourth-grade winners were Carly Murphy, Peyton Harris and Mia Mortensen. Fifth-grade winners were Cora Hansen, Mallory Neville and Danielle Lozier. Fifthgrade student Amber Lozier designed the champion poster. Prizes and thank you gifts were presented to all participants.
The winning posters are on display at Swanson Insurance in Odebolt. All posters will be on display through Odebolt Creek Days.
Odebolt names poppy poster winners
The American Legion Auxiliary, Roose Post 313 of Odebolt, sponsored a poppy poster contest to honor veterans. The winners were announced May 20 during an assembly in Bart Ogden Gymnasium in Odebolt.
Fourth-grade winners were Carly Murphy, Peyton Harris and Mia Mortensen. Fifth-grade winners were Cora Hansen, Mallory Neville and Danielle Lozier. Fifthgrade student Amber Lozier designed the champion poster. Prizes and thank you gifts were presented to all participants.
The winning posters are on display at Swanson Insurance in Odebolt. All posters will be on display through Odebolt Creek Days.
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Friday, May 31, 2013
Death Notice
Read her obituary
Daniel Schwaller, 51, of Odebolt died Saturday, May 25, 2013, at University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2013, at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Odebolt, Iowa, under the direction of Christensen-Huffman Funeral Homes. The Reverend Richard Ball will officiate, with burial to follow in St. Martin’s Catholic Cemetery, Odebolt.
Visitation will be held 4-8 p.m. Tuesday with a Scripture Service at 7 p.m. at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Odebolt. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society.
View his obituary at Christensen-Huffman Funeral Home
History in Odebolt June 15
On the downhill stretch! We are aiming for great weather and an amazing Opening Ceremony for Odebolt's new Iowa Rural Schools Museum during the town's annual celebration!
Come join us at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 15th and then view and visit the museum with its wonderful displays of Iowa's rural school system and settlement in the late 1880s.
The Odebolt Historical Museum, the Peterson Pioneer Home and First State Bank's "Adams Ranch and Bank" room will be open on Saturday as well.
Come join us at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 15th and then view and visit the museum with its wonderful displays of Iowa's rural school system and settlement in the late 1880s.
The Odebolt Historical Museum, the Peterson Pioneer Home and First State Bank's "Adams Ranch and Bank" room will be open on Saturday as well.
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| Workers are finishing painting the old Richland No. 1 rural school house in Odebolt, which houses the new Iowa Rural Schools Museum, in preparation for its Grand Opening on June 15, 2013 during Creek Day. |
Also see a Friday night activity "Reminisce on June 14"
Library Summer Program
Children participating in the summer program at the Odebolt Library had a great afternoon on Wednesday, May 29th with Steve and Deb Loger and their therapy dogs (including their new puppy). A BIG THANK YOU to the Logers!
Visit the Library FACEBOOK PAGE for updates on events.
LIBRARY HOURS
Mon - Tue: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Wed: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Thu - Fri: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sat: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Reminisce on June 14
The Rural Legacy Project Committee has planned a "Reminiscing Get Together" for Friday night, June 14th, for the Committee, people who attended or taught in a country school, or had a parent who taught, and for the 4-H boys who attended meetings in Richland #1 after it discontinued classes.
The evening will start with a sneak pre-viewing of the Iowa Rural Schools Museum at 6:00 p.m. At 6:30 p.m. a light meal will be served at the Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall followed by a night of memories, visiting and rekindling of old friendships.
The Iowa Rural Schools Museum is housed in the Richland #1 School House that was moved to downtown Odebolt and is now located on 2nd Street across from Odebolt Museum.
If you attended or taught in a country school and would like an invitation, please contact Jim Meyer at 668-4184.
The Iowa Rural Schools Museum GRAND OPENING CEREMONY and OPEN HOUSE will start at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 15, 2013. The museum will be open for Creek Day and also on Sunday afternoon, June 16th.
The evening will start with a sneak pre-viewing of the Iowa Rural Schools Museum at 6:00 p.m. At 6:30 p.m. a light meal will be served at the Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall followed by a night of memories, visiting and rekindling of old friendships.
The Iowa Rural Schools Museum is housed in the Richland #1 School House that was moved to downtown Odebolt and is now located on 2nd Street across from Odebolt Museum.
If you attended or taught in a country school and would like an invitation, please contact Jim Meyer at 668-4184.
The Iowa Rural Schools Museum GRAND OPENING CEREMONY and OPEN HOUSE will start at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 15, 2013. The museum will be open for Creek Day and also on Sunday afternoon, June 16th.
Monday, May 27, 2013
News from The Chronicle
(Courtesy of the 5/23/13 edition of The Chronicle.)
Thank You For Volunteering Your Time For Our Area Communities.
A full-page ad in this issue of The Chronicle salutes Odebolt's medical service volunteers during May, National EMS month.
The City of Odebolt, area business sponsors and The Chronicle salute these volunteers:
Drivers: Dick Bloyer, Brodie Veit and Tammy Neuharth
Members: Tonya Dupre, Paramedic; Jackie Marron, EMT-B; Kay Bloyer, EMT-I; Vicki Beckman, Paramedic; Bill Tysor, First Responder; Joey Hoefling, Nurse Exception; Kathy Stehr, EMT-I, retiring 2013; and Bill Stehr, EMT-I, retiring 2013
1st Responders: Marsha Tysor, Mike Hoefling, James Pierce, Mark Horsley and Jill Horsley
Tree Planting
On May 15 the 8th Grade Ag Exploratory class planted trees at the Odebolt Swimming Pool area and along the Odebolt Memorial Walk. The trees were a result of a grant from MidAmerican Energy to the Odebolt Betterment Committee (OBC). The trees will help provide a barrier for the pool against debris from the adjacent farmland.
The students were accompanied by their instructor, Eric Miller. OBC members assisting were Jim Mickelson, Linda Godbersen, Kerry Reinhart, Joan Godbersen and Elaine Rex. Refreshments were furnished by Joan Godbersen and Elaine Rex. Joel Ahart furnished his tractor tiller and Kerry Reinhart furnished his water wagon.
Trees were also planted at the Triangle Park, in the Odebolt RV Park and near Crop Production Services on north Walnut Street, with acknowledgment to Deb and Kerry Reinhart and Elaine Rex.
Community Cook-out
ONRC hosted a community cook-out on May 15 during National Nursing Home week. Pork loin sandwiches, baked beans, potato chips and desserts were served. ONRC Auxiliary made the desserts.
Mother, Daughter & Friend Tea
ONRC hosted a Mother, Daughter & Friend Tea on May 16 during National Nursing Home Week. About 60 women enjoyed the afternoon with Wanda Larson giving the program on her hat collection. Parfaits, cookies and drinks were served.
OABCIG Scholarships
Senior Recognition and Awards Night was held on May 14. Scholarships totaling $385,435 were awarded.
OABCIG Valedictorian
Calin Carstensen, daughter of Kurt and Tammy Carstensen, received the honor of OABCIG 2013 Class Valedictorian at graduation ceremonies held May 19.
Thank You For Volunteering Your Time For Our Area Communities.
A full-page ad in this issue of The Chronicle salutes Odebolt's medical service volunteers during May, National EMS month.
The City of Odebolt, area business sponsors and The Chronicle salute these volunteers:
Drivers: Dick Bloyer, Brodie Veit and Tammy Neuharth
Members: Tonya Dupre, Paramedic; Jackie Marron, EMT-B; Kay Bloyer, EMT-I; Vicki Beckman, Paramedic; Bill Tysor, First Responder; Joey Hoefling, Nurse Exception; Kathy Stehr, EMT-I, retiring 2013; and Bill Stehr, EMT-I, retiring 2013
1st Responders: Marsha Tysor, Mike Hoefling, James Pierce, Mark Horsley and Jill Horsley
Tree Planting
On May 15 the 8th Grade Ag Exploratory class planted trees at the Odebolt Swimming Pool area and along the Odebolt Memorial Walk. The trees were a result of a grant from MidAmerican Energy to the Odebolt Betterment Committee (OBC). The trees will help provide a barrier for the pool against debris from the adjacent farmland.
The students were accompanied by their instructor, Eric Miller. OBC members assisting were Jim Mickelson, Linda Godbersen, Kerry Reinhart, Joan Godbersen and Elaine Rex. Refreshments were furnished by Joan Godbersen and Elaine Rex. Joel Ahart furnished his tractor tiller and Kerry Reinhart furnished his water wagon.
Trees were also planted at the Triangle Park, in the Odebolt RV Park and near Crop Production Services on north Walnut Street, with acknowledgment to Deb and Kerry Reinhart and Elaine Rex.
Community Cook-out
ONRC hosted a community cook-out on May 15 during National Nursing Home week. Pork loin sandwiches, baked beans, potato chips and desserts were served. ONRC Auxiliary made the desserts.
Mother, Daughter & Friend Tea
ONRC hosted a Mother, Daughter & Friend Tea on May 16 during National Nursing Home Week. About 60 women enjoyed the afternoon with Wanda Larson giving the program on her hat collection. Parfaits, cookies and drinks were served.
OABCIG Scholarships
Senior Recognition and Awards Night was held on May 14. Scholarships totaling $385,435 were awarded.
OABCIG Valedictorian
Calin Carstensen, daughter of Kurt and Tammy Carstensen, received the honor of OABCIG 2013 Class Valedictorian at graduation ceremonies held May 19.
Sunday, May 26, 2013
Memorial Day Reflections
View all veterans honored in Odebolt Cemetery's
2013 Avenue of the Flags
2013 Avenue of the Flags
Courtesy of The American Legion & Auxiliary Roose Post 313, Odebolt
(scanned from May 22 edition of The Chronicle)
(scanned from May 22 edition of The Chronicle)
Memorial Day Services will be held at 11:15 a.m.
at Odebolt Cemetery on Monday, May 27.
IN CASE OF RAIN services will be at the Community Center.
Click for more information
at Odebolt Cemetery on Monday, May 27.
IN CASE OF RAIN services will be at the Community Center.
Click for more information
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The below was submitted by Andy Ross, former resident of Odebolt
who graduated with the Class of 1967. Thanks, Andy!
who graduated with the Class of 1967. Thanks, Andy!
As a kid in a small Iowa town, (Odebolt) I delivered newspapers before school each morning, and one of the stops was the Earle F. Rex residence. Mr. and Mrs. Rex had a son, Robert, who was a pilot in the Air Force while I was their paperboy.
Robert Rex had the distinction of being the first student from Odebolt-Arthur Community High School to be appointed as a cadet to the U.S. Air Force Academy, graduating in the class of 1963, then reporting as a second lieutenant to flight school, becoming an Air Force pilot upon completion.
This past year has found me working on a construction project at Dyess AFB in Texas, and daily I would drive past their airplanes on display, one of which being this O-2A Skymaster, an observation aircraft commonly used in Vietnam.
The O-2A Skymaster is a twin-engine observation aircraft with a tractor propeller in front and a pushing propeller in the rear.
Each day driving past the O-2A, I would be reminded that it was also the plane which Captain Robert F Rex flew in Vietnam. The last plane he flew.On March 9th, 1969 Captain Robert Rex's O-2A was lost over Laos. Captain Rex has not returned.
On this Memorial Day Weekend please take a moment to view the attached document written to honor Captain Robert F Rex and his crew member, Staff Sergeant Tim L Walters, US Army.
Click for attached document
Respectfully,
Andy Ross
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