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Tuesday Afternoon News, May 11th

Floyd Valley Foundation To Host Benefit Golf Tournament

(Le Mars)— Floyd Valley Healthcare’s Foundation is hosting the Annual 24th Annual Helping Children” Benefit Golf Tournament on June 8. Tee times are available at the Willow Creek Golf Course by calling the golf course at 546-6849. The Benefit is an 18-hole, 4-person scramble.

The benefit golf fee, which includes 18 holes of golf and light breakfast and lunch is $300 per team. In 2020, over $20,000 was raised for a wireless fetal hear monitoring system. This year’s proceeds will be used to upgrade infant audiology equipment.

As with every tournament year, there will be hole prizes and incentives, including the chance to win $10,000 towards the purchase of a car sponsored by Total Motors for making a hole-in-one on 4 Green. Perspective Insurance will be sponsoring a chance to win $5,000 cash on 6 Red. There will also flight prizes for the winning foursomes. The famous hospital sticky rolls and a light lunch will also be served.

The Foundation golf tourney was founded in 1997. Past chairs have been Fred and Susie Sitzmann, Craig and Cristi Bauerly, and Jack and Kathy Frus. Shane and Peggy Sitzmann accepting the role as tournament chairs in 2018.

Peggy & Shane Sitzmann explains,
“The Helping Children Benefit Golf Tournament has consistently impacted our community by making a difference in the lives of local children. We are proud to be part of such a great cause and a fun event to enjoy a day of golf and comradery. The community involvement and generosity in this event is truly a blessing and we look forward to another successful benefit!”

Since its inception, the golf tourney has raised over $240,000 for pediatric services at Floyd Valley Healthcare with 1000’s of golfers taking part. Thanks to the dedicated committee, sponsors and golfers for their support an important cause!

To schedule a tee time, please call the Willow Creek Golf Course at 546-6849. For additional questions you may have about the golf tournament, and to provide team information, please call Amy Harnack at 546-3348 at Floyd Valley Healthcare. We look forward to seeing you on the course to help support pediatric services at Floyd Valley Healthcare.

 

 

 

Reynolds Announces Iowa Ending Participation in Federal Unemployment Programs

(Des Moines, IA) — Unemployed Iowans will be losing their 300-dollar federal payment in one month. Governor Kim Reynolds announced today (Tuesday) that Iowa will end its participation in federal pandemic-related unemployment programs June 12th. Eligible Iowans will continue to receive state unemployment insurance benefits. Reynolds said federal programs initially provided displaced Iowans with crucial assistance when the pandemic began, “but now that our businesses and schools have re-opened, these payments are discouraging people from returning to work.” Senate Democratic Leader Zach Wahls of Coralville said, “It makes no sense for Governor Reynolds to pull the rug out from under unemployed Iowans while there’s still a worldwide pandemic.”

 

 

 

Governor Reynolds Signs 3 School-Related Bills Into Law

(Des Moines, IA) — Three of the 17 bills signed into law by Governor Reynolds Monday deal with school-related issues. This year’s March 1st deadline has been waived for student open enrollment applications for transfers out the Des Moines, Davenport, Waterloo, West Liberty and Postville School Districts. A new state law that took effect Monday gets rid of the voluntary diversity plans in those five districts that prevented some transfer requests. The governor has also signed legislative giving parents authority to certify they’ve taught their child how to drive, meaning the teenager is qualified to take the tests to get a driver’s license. After the pandemic led to canceled fundraisers and reduced ticket sales for high school events, another bill the governor signed into law will let school boards shift general education money to cover deficits in the budgets for sports, music, drama and other extracurricular programs.

 

 

 

Northwest Iowa Teen Injured in Grain Bin Accident Near Hornick

(Hornick, IA) — A northwest Iowa teen is recovering from injuries suffered in a farming accident south of Hornick. Monona County authorities say a 16-year-old was inside a grain bin with his brother when his foot became entangle in a sweep auger. The victim’s boot was ripped off and he suffered severe leg injuries. Deputies say the boy was taken to a hospital for treatment. His name wasn’t released.