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Thursday September 2

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Wednesday September 1

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MoneyIowa DOT Small Equipment Auction Saturday, September 11

Tuesday August 31

Hunt
Rabbit, Squirrel Hunting Season Opens September 4

Car
IDOT Announces Second Sweet Ride Promotion Kick Off

Monday August 30

FoodLast Chance to Apply for Emergency Food Program for Disaster Areas

New to the AreaParents Turn to the Science of Parenting Online Resource for Latest Research

Friday August 27

HealthFirst 2010 Iowa West Nile Virus Case Reported

MoneyHUD Awards Iowa $84 Million for Having Best Flood Recovery Efforts

Thursday August 26

NICC
Manchester and NICC Working Together on Business Needs Survey

!!Students Return to School, Don't Drive Distracted!

FoodEmergency Food Program for Disaster Areas Announced

Wednesday August 25

!!FEMA Denies Lake Delhi Eligibility

MoneyJoin “Tune In to Fight Cancer” on KDST: Thursday, August 26

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Tuesday August 24

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HealthIowans Encouraged to Help Track Iowa’s Ticks

LinksMyEntre.net Webinar: Thinking about an LLC?

Monday August 23

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meetManchester City Council Agenda for Tonight

MoneyFoundation Donates $10,000 for Flood Relief

HealthMore Children Benefit from I-Smile Program

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Friday August 20

celebrationDelaware County 4-H Member Receives Iowa State Fair 4-H Scholarship

HealthIowa Department of Public Health Offers Egg Safety Tips

MoneyRichard O. Jacobson Pledges $11 Million to Create Literacy Center at UNI

Thursday August 19

Money32 Counties Eligible to Apply for Disaster Unemployment Insurance Benefits

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Wednesday August 18

DNRIowa Waterfowl Hunting Seasons Set

MoneyMyEntre.net Webinar:  Iowa Small Business Loan Program Overview

Tuesday August 17

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West Delaware Acedemic Booster Club Membership Drive August 18

workTraffic Restrictions on Iowa 13 Between Manchester and Strawberry Point

MoneyTRiO Program at NICC Receives Five-Year Grant

!!Iowa Receives Presidential Disaster Declaration

HealthEducational Campaign to Prevent Synthetic Marijuana Use

!!Delaware County Extension has Flood Recovery

Monday August 16

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Fair2010 Iowa State Fair to End on an Entertaining Note

Friday August 13

Busted
Manchester Man Tasered, Faces Several Charges

!!Anamosa Prison Placed on Lockdown Thursday

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4hIowa 4-H Robotics Challenge to Receive $25,000 from Bratney Companies

Fair2010 State Fair Offers Hit List of Free Entertainment

Thursday August 12

!!Authorities Identify Ryan Train Crash Victim

DNR
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FairNew at the 2010 Iowa State Fair

Wednesday August 11

!!Ryan Resident Killed in Train Collision

HealthIowa’s Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan

FairNew Kids’ Safety Tracker Available at 2010 Iowa State Fair

Tuesday August 10

!!Lake Delhi Task Force Means No Quick Fix

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FairPatriotic Tribute and Discounted Admission Kick off Iowa State Fair

Monday August 9

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meetManchester City Council Agenda for Tonight

MoneyIowa Arts Council Announces Mini Grant Awards

Fair
New Foods Add Flavor to 2010 Iowa State Fair Concessions

Friday August 6

!!Iowa DNR Has Flood Information Available

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National Farmers Market Week a Great Opportunity to Visit on of Iowa's 220 Farmer's Markets

Thursday August 5

!!Conrads in Critical Condition after Blast

HealthNearly Three of Every Ten Iowans Obese

MoneySales Tax Holiday this Weekend

Wednesday August 4

Money$2 Million Investment in Iowa’s Community Colleges

MoneyIowa’s Per Capita Debt Second Lowest in Nation

Tuesday August 3

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Money$5 million Iowa Small Business Loan Program
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Monday August 2

HealthFlood Conditions Prompt West Nile Concerns

work“Iowans Helping Iowans” will Assist Individuals and Businesses Recover from Flooding

Friday July 30

Manchester RagbraiRAGBRAI Arrives in Manchester Today

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Money$2 Million in ‘Iowa Great Places’ Grants Announced

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Thursday July 29

Money2010 Delaware County Flood Disaster Relief Fund Announced

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MoneyEmergency Unemployment Compensation in Iowa

Wednesday July 28

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MoneyRed Cross Grant Wood Area Chapter Joins Nationwide Fundraising Drive

Tuesday July 27

!!Stay Out of Flood Waters

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HealthDNR Recommends Checking Private Well Water Safety in Northeast Iowa

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Monday July 26

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!!Flooding Closes Three North Iowa State Parks, Trout Moved from Manchester
Manchester’s Castle Theatre Celebrates 75th Anniversary
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Posted 1 September 2010
Delaware County’s only movie theatre, the Castle Theatre in Manchester, will note its 75th anniversary with a special celebration weekend planned for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 10, 11 and 12 and everyone is invited to attend! Join your friends and family for a movie this weekend and you’ll be eligible for several prize giveaways, including one of several $75 savings bonds.

Take a walk back in time and view photos, memorabilia and read about area residents’ memories of the Castle Theatre. Many historical items, photos and stories will be on display all weekend in the theatre’s main lobby.

The feature presentation this weekend is Columbia Pictures’ action comedy film “The Other Guys” starring Derek Jeter, Samuel L. Jackson, Dwayne Johnson, Sarah Chase and Michael Keaton. “The Other Guys” chronicles the adventures of two mismatched New York City detectives, played by Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg, as they seize an opportunity to step up like the city's top cops whom they idolize -- only things don't quite go as planned. The movie, shown every night at 7 p.m. through Sept. 16, is rated PG-13 for mild language and violence.

Friday night, Sept. 10, is Castle Theatre night and movie-goers can plan to be greeted by volunteers dressed in 1930’s period costumes. Everyone attending the movie Friday night will have the chance to win prizes. Pre-show activities will start at 6:30 p.m. so be sure to arrive early for the 7 p.m. show. Wear one of the new, limited-edition Castle Theatre t-shirts (now available for purchase in the theatre’s lobby) and be eligible for a special surprise! Friday will be a “Knight to Remember” at the Castle Theatre - join your family and friends for a great movie.

Saturday, Sept. 11, is Patriots Day. Make plans now to see a movie at your hometown theatre. A special showing of the film “The Final Season” will be shown as a 3 p.m. Saturday afternoon matinee. Members of the public Saturday night are asked, in a show of support of our troops, to exhibit patriotic pride in wearing red, white and blue to the evening show. A special presentation of the colors by the American Legion and a public recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance will be held at the theatre beginning at 6:30 p.m. Patrons should plan to arrive early for the 7 p.m. show Saturday night to be sure they have time to register for the chance to win one of several prizes being given away.

The special 75th anniversary weekend at the Castle Theatre wraps up Sunday, Sept. 12, on Grandparents Day.  Again, be sure to get to the theatre early as only those attending the movie Sunday evening will be able to participate in the night’s celebration giveaways. Prizes will be awarded beginning at 6:30 p.m. prior to the 7 p.m. show in honor of grandparents – past, present and future. 

W. A. Dutton first opened the doors to the Castle Theatre to the public on June 25, 1935.  Newspaper accounts of the opening stated the new and modern movie theatre was a “far cry from the crude little picture theatre” that opened many years prior in Manchester. “That was in the days of the silent screen, devoted mostly to ‘westerns’ and melodramas of the thriller type.”

In Manchester we’ve come a long way from those silent films to showcasing those featuring Dolby Digital Surround Sound, which was installed just last month at the Castle.  The installation of the new sound system was just one of the many improvements made in the past year since a local non-profit group, Friends of Castle Theatre, purchased the Castle and conducted a dramatic restoration of the aging movie house.
Many individuals and businesses donated prizes and funds for this week’s special 75th Anniversary celebration. Friends of the Castle Theatre could not have noted their first year of ownership this month without the continued support of the community and especially the help of the many volunteers who assist on a daily basis at the theatre. Thank you for a terrific year! With your continued support, the Castle Theatre looks forward to providing quality family entertainment in Delaware County for another 75 years. 

Photo caption: The Castle Theatre will celebrate its 75th anniversary with a special 75th Anniversary Weekend Celebration for movie-goers Sept. 10, 11 and 12. The event is a way the Friends of Castle Theatre, in great appreciation, can give back to the community for their on-going support of family friendly entertainment in Delaware County.  Special prize giveaways will be held for those attending the 7 p.m. movie each night Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Built in 1935, the Castle Theatre was recently remodeled and restored. It is currently run by a volunteer organization, the Friends of Castle Theatre. To join the Friends, or to become a volunteer, contact the Castle Theatre at (563)-927-5726.


Friends of Castle Theatre Note First Anniversary of Theatre Ownership: Membership Drive Underway
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Posted 26 August 2010
The Friends of Castle Theatre are excited to observe their first anniversary as a local non-profit group owning and operating Manchester’s Castle Theatre. It was just one year ago that a small group of citizens, concerned about the possible loss of the county’s only movie theatre, banded together to do something about it. Last summer, members of this group could hardly imagine what would transpire over the next 12 months – the purchase of the Castle Theatre, intense cleaning and restoration of the interior and historic marquee and, just a month ago, the installation of a state-of-the-art digital sound system.

The Friends have a lot to celebrate in 2010 as their one-year anniversary coincides with the Castle Theatre’s 75th anniversary. Volunteers are busy with preparations for a big anniversary event to be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 10, 11 and 12 in Manchester.  A wide variety of special giveaways – including $75 savings bonds – will be among the many surprises for local movie-goers who see a show during the three-day extravaganza. The celebration is a way for Friends of Castle Theatre to say ‘thank you’ to everyone in the Delaware County community for their help and support of the theatre this year. More details about the anniversary celebration will be shared next week.

Now is the time to renew your support to the Friends of Castle Theatre. Annual memberships are $25 or more and help financially support the not-for-profit organization. Membership allows the theatre to continue to be able to provide quality and affordable family entertainment and ensures the community the opportunity to bring in first-run movies. Not a member of the Friends organization? New members are always welcome and there is no obligation to join – although the theatre continues to need good volunteers to help with a variety of jobs.

A special Volunteer Training session will be held Saturday, Aug. 28, beginning at 1 p.m. and again at 2:30 p.m., to train local volunteers wishing to help work the Castle Theatre’s concession stand. Please RSVP for the training if you’re interested by calling Pat Becker at (563) 608-1913, Deb Hamblin at (563) 927-2490 or Sue McCormac at (563) 927-3125. Volunteers are needed to sell popcorn, candy and beverages each night for the 7 p.m. movie.

Besides becoming a member of the Friends group, local residents can now also show their support by purchasing a limited edition Castle Theatre t-shirt for $10. Available in the theatre’s lobby, those wearing a t-shirt to this year’s anniversary events will be eligible for special surprises so get your shirt today!

Organizers planning the anniversary celebration for Manchester’s Castle Theatre continue to welcome prize donations for the anniversary event as well as stories and photos of patrons and employees of the theatre. We hope to share all of these with our current audience in hope they, too, experience special moments and make memories at the theatre.
To become a member of Friends of Castle Theatre, make a donation, share a story or photo, or to purchase a t-shirt, visit the Castle Theatre, located on Main Street in downtown Manchester, or contact Friends of Castle Theatre President Al Remling at (563)-927-5726.

Photo information: Volunteers Needed – Castle Theatre Volunteer Michele Tiemens says being a theatre volunteer is easy! The Friends of Castle Theatre are in need of more volunteers to help operate the theatre’s concession stand each night. A special Volunteer Training session will be held Saturday, Aug. 28, at 1 p.m. and again at 2:30 p.m.  Interested persons are asked to RSVP to Deb Hamblin at 563-927-2490.  Castle Theatre t-shirts, like the one Tiemens is modeling, are available to both volunteers and the general public for $10 and are on sale now in the theatre lobby. Wear the t-shirt to the movie Friday night, Sept. 10, during the Castle Theatre’s 75th Anniversary Celebration weekend to be eligible to win special prizes! (Photo submitted)


Chamber Ambassadors Visit St. Mary's School
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Posted 25 August 2010
The Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors visited St. Mary's Catholic School to meet and greet new Principal Vicki Palmer.   Vicki taught school for several years before earning a  Masters Degree in Education from Loras College and served as principal at Hennessy School in Petersburg/New Vienna and St. Paul's School in Worthington prior to coming to St. Mary's.  Vicky and her husband  Dan have three children and live in the Dyersville area.

While at St. Mary's we also had the opportunity to meet and welcome Fr.
Richard Gaul as the new Sacramental Priest for the Blessed Trinity Cluster (Manchester, Ryan and Masonville) of Catholic Churches.  Fr. Gaul, who is originally from the Luxemburg area, has served as a priest for parishes throughout northeast Iowa including stops in Anamosa, Oelwein, Waverly, Waterloo, Monona and McGregor. He brings his 47 years experience to Manchester to serve as the  Sacramental Priest while Fr. Jack Flaherty serves as thePastor .

Stories, Photos, Prizes Sought for Manchester’s Castle Theatre 75th Anniversary Celebration
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Posted 9 August 2010
Plans are currently underway by Friends of the Castle Theatre in preparation and celebration for the movie theatre’s 75th Anniversary this fall. A special anniversary celebration will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 10, 11 and 12 in Manchester.  A wide variety of special events – including many secret surprises for local movie-goers - are being organized for the three-day extravaganza. Further details about the celebration will be shared in coming weeks.

Organizers planning the anniversary celebration for Manchester’s Castle Theatre need help from area residents. As a part of the anniversary, members of the Friends organization would like to chronicle and share stories and photos of guests and employees of the theatre. Many people have fond memories of holding a part-time job at the Castle and even more have enjoyed watching movies with friends over the years. We’d like to hear these stories and memories and would love to see any photos you may have of the theatre from years gone by to share with our current audiences.

Manchester’s Castle Theatre opened in 1935. Last year, a new non-profit organization, Friends of Castle Theatre, took over ownership of Delaware County’s only movie theatre and after much cleaning and restoration, reopened the facility to the public.

The Castle Theatre’s three-day weekend Anniversary Celebration will include a variety of prizes, free giveaways and other promotional events for movie-goers. Prizes and donations are currently being welcomed with professional consideration and promotion being offered to area businesses. But individuals are welcome and encouraged to contribute as well. Many in the area have fond memories of the theatre and are avid supporters of keeping family entertainment available in Manchester. Individuals can purchase pass booklets or other gift certificates to help others help celebrate the Castle’s 75th milestone and to help keep the theatre open for years to come.

To share a story, nostalgic photos or to make a prize donation for the Castle Theatre’s 75th Anniversary celebration to be held September 10, 11 and 12, please contact Friends of Castle Theatre President Al Remling at 563-927-1425 or the Castle Theatre at (563)-927-5726.

Photo caption: Lou Ann Knaak and Verlene Kelly (left to right) are on the Friends of Castle Theatre 75th Anniversary Celebration Committee and are seeking memorabilia, photos, stories and memories from local residents about the local movie theatre. The women are wearing new Castle Theatre t-shirts which are now also for sale in anticipation of the anniversary event. To share photos, stories or to purchase a t-shirt, contact the Castle Theatre at 927-5726.

Boating Not Recommended at Lake Delhi
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Posted 27 July 2010
Although there are still portions of Lake Delhi that are navigable by boat, both the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the Lake Delhi Recreation Association do not recommend boating.

“At this point, we really can’t see what’s underneath the water and there are a lot underwater hazards right now. For safety reasons, we are asking boaters to stay away from the area,” said DNR Conservation Officer Scott Kinseth.

Kinseth said the wakes created by boating traffic also hamper the cleanup efforts along the shoreline.


Speak Out for Military Kids Helps Kids, Families, Communities Face Deployment

Operation Military Kids from Iowa State University Extension on Vimeo.

Posted 22 July 2010
Soon 2,800 Iowa National Guard soldiers from across the state will deploy for duty in Afghanistan. But that’s not the whole story. According to Mikayla, an Iowa Military Kid, “It’s not just ‘oh, a soldier’s going overseas, no one’s getting affected except for them.’ The families are [affected] too.”

Mikayla is part of Speak Out for Military Kids (SOMK). This team of military and non-military kids develops communication and leadership skills as they educate the public about the challenges faced by Military Families throughout the deployment cycle. Said Mikayla, “We get to tell our stories.”

Their stories are powerful. Many of these kids have faced multiple deployments, said Chris Gleason, project director for Iowa State University Extension 4-H’s Operation: Military Kids (OMK). “These young people have strong voices and it’s important that we listen to them.”

Mikayla’s dad has been overseas twice. Thomas’ dad has been deployed five times. Paige has a brother in the Air Force, another in the Army Reserve, two cousins in the Navy and an uncle in the Marines. These kids understand the strain that deployment places on kids and families. Through SOMK, they’re helping other kids, families and communities learn how to deal with the challenge.

Said Thomas, “We’re just trying to get the word out about what families face when soldiers are deployed.”

Just check the list of places from which Iowa National Guard units are being deployed, Gleason said. For each location, the soldiers probably come from a dozen or more towns. Teachers, fire fighters, police, doctors, mechanics and others are being deployed. Every soldier’s deployment affects the community, and communities can turn to their military kids as a resource to help others cope, Gleason said.

Be Prepared to Support Military Families
Iowa communities need to be prepared to support Military Kids, Gleason said. OMK partners are encouraging professionals who work with young children, school-age children and teens to learn about the additional stressors that military children and families experience during deployment.

Teachers, counselors, school nurses and child care professionals all have the opportunity to offer vital emotional support and provide the secure, safe environments that these children need, Gleason said. These caring adults who work with military children on a daily basis can develop plans in partnership with parents to support military kids throughout the deployment cycle.

“For example, community libraries and veterans groups can host story hours that focus on supporting military kids. Schools can create bulletin boards highlighting the military service of their students’ family members, past and present. Many schools are developing in-school and after-school support groups for Military Kids,” Gleason said.

“We want kids to thrive, not just survive, during deployment. It takes many caring adults in their lives to make this happen,” Gleason added.

OMK Provides Training, Resources
Operation: Military Kids and partner agencies provide free training and resources to school districts and communities to help them develop community capacity to support children and Military Families affected before, during and after deployment, Gleason explained.

Training includes understanding how the deployment cycle affects children, identifying stress reactions and intervention strategies designed to mitigate psychosocial stress caused by deployment, and how to access and use resources to build community-based support networks.

“Multiple deployments put many children at risk” according to Gleason. “Iowa soldiers have a mission to focus on, and they can do that more effectively when they know that their children are safe and supported in their schools and communities.”

Operation: Military Kids is funded by the U.S. Army’s Child, Youth and School Services in partnership with USDA/4-H National Headquarters and the land-grant universities. National and state partners also include the American Legion, Military Child Education Coalition, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, the National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies, Iowa State University Extension, Iowa Army/Air National Guard, Reserves – Army, Navy, Air, Marine, Coast Guard, Iowa School Counselors Association, Operation Give a Hug and the Iowa National Guard Officers Auxiliary. Information is available online at www.operationmilitarykids.org or www.extension.iastate.edu/4H/omk/.

Passage Quilts Presented to Local Funeral Homes
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Posted 20 July 2010
Kathy Wilgenbusch of The Quiltmaker’s Shoppe in Manchester recently presented Mark Mier of Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home and Brian Muller of Leonard-Muller Funeral Home with Passage Quilts made from a pattern entitled “Homeward Bound”.

A Passage Quilt is used to cover the body bag of a deceased loved one as a last act of kindness and respect when the person is removed from a home or a facility by the funeral director. It is hoped that the quilt will leave the family with a softer image and a comforting memory as they look back on this time of sadness and loss.

A customer from Wisconsin made the staff of The Quiltmaker’s Shoppe aware of the Passage Quilts used by funeral homes and nursing homes and they decided to provide these quilts for use in Delaware County.

The “Homeward Bound” Passage Quilts were made in warm, rich, country colors and sewn by Marianne Nodurft, Jean Fisher, Carol Dighton and Kathy Wilgenbusch.

They will be happy to share more information about the Passage Quilts for those interested in the project. Contact The Quiltmaker’s Shoppe at 563-927-8017.

Kathy Wilgenbusch and Mark Mier (dark-haired gentleman) and Kathy Wilgenbusch and Brian Muller (tall gentleman) pictured in accompanying pictures. Used with permission.

Parade Caps Awesome Delaware County Fair
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Posted 19 July 2010
The Delaware County Fair Parade concluded an outstanding week of activities, contests and events.  Many thanks to those who helped out!!

Many Attend Event for Military Members, Families
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Posted 28 June 2010
Over 70 individuals were served at a special picnic and pool party sponsored for local military service members and their families by Military Families Standing Together in Manchester’s Tirrill Park Sunday, June 27.  The event was sponsored through a grant from Operation: Military Kids, a partner of ISU Extension and 4-H.  Several local sponsors also assisted in funding the event, including the American Legion, Community Circle of Care, the Delaware County Veterans Affairs office and others. 

The families – who were able to network with other families with soldiers facing military deployments - were treated to a grilled picnic supper, free swimming and live music courtesy of members of the band, The Swamp Cats.  Colin and Justin Brown (left to right) were just a few of the kids who made their own dog tags courtesy of Operation: Military Kids.  Military Families Standing Together hopes to sponsor other activities for military kids and their families throughout the year.  For more information about the new organization or to get involved, contact Harold Blatt at harold-blatt@uiowa.edu or call him at 563.608.4919.
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