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REDFIELD
FEBRUARY 2021
REVIEW
ATTENTION RESIDENTS: REDFIELD PUBLIC
Due to the resignation of Mayor Griffith, the City of Redfield would like
LIBRARY
Submitted by Lori Stonehocker
to invite any resident of Redfield interested in being appointed as Mayor
to fill the term to the end of this year. Please submit a letter to the City NEW ADULT BOOKS
Clerk by March 1, 2021. Tell us a little about yourself and why you would The Luckiest Man – Life with
like to be Mayor of this great town. If you have any questions, please John McCain by Mark Salter
call the Deb Light, City Clerk. All letters will be reviewed by the council The Book of Two Ways by Jodi Picoult
at the March 2nd meeting and a new Mayor could be appointed. Monogamy by Sue Miller
The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
The Exiles by Christina Baker Kline
Thick as Thieves by Sandra Brown
The Evening and the Morning by
Ken Follett
DID YOU KNOW?
REDFIELD HAS A SNOW ORDINANCE THAT IS IN EFFECT NEW DVDS
FROM NOVEMBER 1, 2020 TO APRIL 1, 2021. Charlie St. Cloud with Zac Efron
STREETS Rocketman with Taron Egerton
69.10 SNOW REMOVAL Beautiful Boy with Mario Bello
No person shall park, abandon, or leave unattended any vehcle on any public
and Michael Sheen
street, alley, or City-owned off-street parking area during the time period of
November 1st to April 1st of each year if it is snowing or snow is forecasted, The War with Grandpa with
or the snow is in the process of behing removed or plowed from said street, Robert DeNiro and Uma Thurman
alley or parking area. If the street has been fully opened and the snow has Andre the Seal, based on a true story
ceased to fall, one may park on any public streeet, alley, or parking area
where parking is normally allowed. Looking for Alaska based on book
by John Green
Disney’s Upside Down Magic
SIDEWALKS
136.03 REMOVAL OF SNOW, ICE, AND ACCUMULATIONS Animated Swift
The abutting property owner shall remove snow, ice, and accumulations
promptly from sidewalks. If a property owner does not remove snow, ice, There is a free craft box placed
or accumulations within 24 hours, the City may do so and assess the costs outside on the free book cart
against the property owner for collection in the same manner as a property with crafts for children.
tax. The abutting property owner may be liable for damages caused by failure
to remove the snow, ice, and accumulations promptly from the sidewalk
within 24 hours.
NEWS
been found to be safe and effective with over 20 million
REDFIELD CLINIC NEWS vaccinations given so far. On January 26, 2021 Redfield Clinic
Submitted by Ed Friedmann staff received their booster Moderna COVID shot and lived
to tell about it. Our best chance of reopening the economy is
Pictured above is PA Ed for all of us to get these vaccinations as soon as possible. In
in full Personal Protective the meantime the 3 Ws offer the best chance of avoiding the
Equipment at the new deadly COVID-19 virus.
entrance to a separate
part of the Redfield DRAWINGS NEEDED FOR REDFIELD CLINIC WALLS
Medical Clinic for patients The walls are newly painted and need some new pictures on
with symptoms of them. Anyone who likes to draw pictures and would like to
infectious, communicable see their picture displayed at the Redfield Clinic can donate
illness such as fever, or lend their work to the clinic for display purposes.
chills, cough, absence of
sense taste or smell and
shortness of breath or
congestion. This retro fitted part of the clinic has separate REDFIELD DEVELOPMENT
air circulation from the rest of the clinic to avoid transmission CORPORATION
of illness from one patient to another. The new entrance is
the renovated old Redfield Hospital North entrance on Submitted by Shane Murphy
High Street.
DATE: January 18, 2021, Redfield American Legion
New flooring for the retrofitted part of the clinic will be
installed during the last week of January 2021 by Redfield BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Jim Eide, Jim Baker,
resident Ken Hartman’s construction company. Finally, the Heather Godwin-Pote, Shane Murphy, Louise Kipping,
US Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations for Bud Price, Jerry Kuttler
cleaning between patient visits are being followed throughout
the clinic. Remember to call ahead if you have symptoms of BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Craig Pote, Darci Alt,
infection like those listed above so we can open this section Martha Bossomworth, Dallas Bossomworth, Dustin Lantz,
of the clinic for you. Tiawny Meyers, Obie Meyers, Cathy Price
COVID-19 UPDATE CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 7:05 PM
Remember the COVID-19 virus doesn’t care about political
affiliations. It only looks for new cells to infect. To avoid TREASURERS REPORT: Treasurers report was read and
getting infected follow the three “Ws”: reviewed. Motion to approve Treasurers report by Bud Price,
seconded by Jerry Kuttler motion passed.
1. Wash or sanitize your hands frequently
2. Wear a mask
BENCHES: Louise Kipping had been in touch with the
3. Watch your distance staying six feet away from each other.
distributor about a bench and the installation at the new
Also cover your cough and sneezing. Avoid crowds. Don’t share park. A timeline for installation was discussed for this
personal items. Stay home if sick. Monitor your symptoms summer.
obtaining prompt medical advice if symptoms are worsening.
BINGO: Discussion was held about hosting Bingo using tear
COVID-19 VACCINE
away cards to help hold the event in safe manner. Social
The Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines approved by distancing guidelines would be in place during the course
the FDA for emergency use authorization will have limited of play. Follow up discussion and a decision will be held
availability for those 65 years of age or older in Iowa as of and announced after February meeting. Watch for updated
February 1, 2021. If you wish to be on our clinic list of people next month.
to contact when our COVID-19 becomes available please
leave your name, phone number and e mail address with us WELL MARK BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD HEALTHY
at (515) 833-2301. HOMETOWN: Follow up was tabled until February meeting.
Both shots require boosters 21 to 18 days after the initial ADJOURN: 8:13 PM – Motioned to adjourn by Jim Baker,
immunization, respectively to achieve 95% immunity. seconded by Heather Godwin-Pote.
Contact your medical care provider for further information
on availability or dial 211 or go to CDC.com or IDPH.com for NEXT MEETING: February 15th at 7pm.
further COVID-19 information. Both COVID vaccines have
MEETINGS
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY BLOOD DRIVE NEWS
MEETING MINUTES Submitted by Sue Rogers, Refield LifeServe Blood Drive Chair,
Redfield Unit 261, January 19, 2021 amberjsonewaycafe@gmail.com, 515-720-5416
Submitted by Linda Cope
FEBRUARY BLOOD DRIVE: Tuesday, February 23, 3:30 - 7 P.M.,
President Barb Horn opened the meeting with 5 members
Redfield Legion
present. Chaplin Linda Cope started the meeting with a prayer
and then the normal operating procedures were followed.
FEBRUARY! VALENTINE’S DAY! Reminds us all of Love and
Linda Cope took roll call and recorded 116 volunteer hours Hearts. Let’s help keep hearts beating and lives thriving!
for the past months. Time to schedule your lifesaving appointment online at
lifeservebloodcenter.org, or call 800-287-4903. No walk-ins
Last month’s minutes were read and approved by Bonnie yet, and masks are required. If you don’t have one, or forget
Rote and 2nd by Teresa Nolan. All were in favor. yours, you will be given one, so don’t frett about not having
a mask.
The treasurer report was read and distributed by Treasurer
Pat Griffith. They were approved by Linda Cope. Bonnie Rote All blood drives are on a Tuesday, same time, 3:30 - 7 P.M.
second the motion. All were in favor. The following are the dates for 2021: Feb. 23, 2021-Sponsored,
Apr. 27, 2021-Sponsored, Jun. 29, 2021, Aug. 24, 2021, Oct. 26,
Barb Horn had reached out to the V.A. office to see what 2021, Dec. 28, 2021
items were needed by veterans. She went over the list to let
everyone know what they were. She has purchased some of
the items but has several more she wants to purchase. Please let me know if you, or you and a friend, or family,
would like to sponsor a blood drive. If you are thinking about
Barb Horn let us know she reached out to Christie Dwyer a sponsorship, get your name in for the month that you would
regarding the scholarships we give out to seniors from like to do that.
Redfield. Christy will contact West Central Valley to get a
list of seniors and she will mail a letter to each one telling Friends and/or family may provide their own foods and take
them about the scholarship and how to apply. home gifts, or with the Sponsorship funds, Lisa and I will be
glad to provide the light “meal” and goodies. The sponsorship
Girls State was then discussed. So far, we have had one girl fee is $60. The money provides the food and take-home gifts.
sign up. We have paid for another 3 spots. We feel this is a As far as I know as of this printing, we can still provide our own
wonderful learning experience for these girls who are juniors foods. Life Serve will still provide us with their canteen full of
going into their senior year, but many might know what it goodies, plus juice and water.
involves. Below is a little information regarding Girls State:
ALA Iowa Girls State is one of the premier programs BLOOD DONOR ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES:
sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary and was started • 120 pounds
over 75 years ago in hopes of teaching young women about
the political process. Girls State is a “learning by doing” • At least 16 years old (16 & 17 year old donors must have a
program, which takes the girls through the entire political signed parental/guardian permission form)
process. • Must be in general good health
• Eat a good meal & drink plenty of fluids prior to donating
Girls State Citizens must be between their junior and senior
blood
year of high school and are selected by their local American
Legion Auxiliary Unit. The Unit pays the $400 fee. • Bring a photo ID or donor ID card
ALA is planning on having it at Drake in person in June 2021
SAVE TIME WITH QUICKPASS!
The memorial wreaths were brought back in with the old Fill out your donor history questionnaire the day of your
poppies removed. Barb Horn will take them home and spray donation from the comfort of wherever you are on your mobile
paint them red so we can start putting new poppies on. device, computer or tablet:
Lifeservebloodcenter.org/quickpass
The meeting was then closed with a prayer by Chaplain
Earn online store points for every donation and snag cool gear
Linda Cope.
on our online store!
MEETINGS
Sheriff Leonard regarding Chapter 57, Dangerous and Vicious
REDFIELD CITY COUNCIL MEETING Animals in the Redfield Code of Ordinances.
Submitted by Deb Light, City Clerk
No one was present from the Public Works Department.
The Redfield City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, The clerk reported a couple of water leaks this month, one
January 5, 2021. Mayor Pro Tem Danielson called the meeting at 1631 Thomas Street, curb stop repair and another near
to order at 7 P.M. Present were Council members Hoy and 1713 Taylor Street.
Stonehocker, Attorney Doll and Clerk Light. Pote was absent
and Council member Baker arrived at 7:11 P.M. Nuisances were discussed. Baker had redone the previous
chart of nuisances so that we can add to or remove. The clerk
Hoy moved to approve the agenda, Stonehocker seconded. will print off and have handouts for the February meeting.
Roll call vote – Stonehocker, Hoy and Danielson, all ayes. The resident at 1410 Jefferson Street will get a courtesy letter
regarding a boat parked on the parking.
Stonehocker made a motion to approve the consent agenda
which includes the minutes of the previous meeting, the Attorney Doll reported a consultation meeting was held at
claims paid and the Library reports. Hoy seconded. Roll City Hall regarding the annexation of land for the Dollar
call vote – Hoy, Danielson, and Stonehocker, all ayes. General store on December 29th for members of Union
Township and Dallas County Supervisors. Dallas Bosomworth,
Zoning Administrator Reed was absent but the clerk Township trustee was present as well as Councilman Hoy
reported no permits were issued in December. and Public Works Director Danielson.
Fire Chief Short reported 12 calls for the month with one Baker reported the Strategic Planning committee will have
billable to Linden. The ISO in person inspections were an update at the February meeting.
done on December 2nd and the ISO demonstration of rural
fire fighting capabilities. Baker made a motion and Hoy seconded to set the time and
date of the Public Hearing regarding annexation of land for
Fire training included hazardous materials operations, drivers the Dollar General Store for 6:30 P.M. on February 2nd at the
training, tanker and portable water tank operations, drafting Redfield City Hall. Roll call vote – Danielson, Hoy, Baker and
operation and portable master stream deployment. EMS Stonehocker, all ayes.
training was held on patient care report writing. Danielson
asked if the vehicles could be moved out of the fire station Hoy moved and Baker seconded to set the time and date of
for the Mobile Food Pantry on Wednesday afternoon, if the Public Hearing on the Proposed Property Tax Levy for
weather conditions are bad. Short said he or Meyers could the Fiscal Year July 2021 thru June 30, 2022, for 6:45 P.M. on
run up if needed to move the vehicles. February 2nd at the Redfield City Hall. Roll call vote – Hoy,
Baker, Stonehocker, and Danielson, all ayes.
Baker arrived at 7:11 P.M.
Danielson made a motion to donate $100 to New Opportunities,
Sargeant Peterson was on hand to answer questions Inc., which helps assist low-income and elderly citizens of
regarding the police report. Eighty-two hours of patrol was Redfield. Hoy seconded the motion. Roll call vote – Stone-
reported with 22 hours spent on calls. Petersen said Deputy hocker, Danielson, Baker and Hoy, all ayes.
Brittany Smith will be patrolling Redfield now.
Hoy made a motion and Baker seconded to approve spending
Attorney Doll said the Agreement for Use of Local Agency $500 on a Network Assessment for the City of Redfield. It
Roads for Incident Management Temporary Detour Routes will give the city peace of mind that the network is running
looked good. The agreement agrees gives the DOT the as efficiently as possible. They will check for performance
authority to place signs along the emergency routes in our issues, data loss and downtime and will provide a full report
jurisdiction. Doll recommended the Mayor and Clerk sign customized to the city’s networking needs, those areas
the agreement and send back to Dallas County Emergency impacting business productivity along with detailed
Management. Stonehocker made a motion and Hoy recommendations from their experts. Roll call vote –
seconded to approve the Agreement for Traffic Incident Danielson, Hoy, Stonehocker and Baker, all ayes.
Management. Roll call vote – Danielson, Baker, Stonehocker,
and Hoy, all ayes. Attorney Doll said he read all of the Building Inspections info
from V&K Engineers. He would like the council as well as
Tiawny Meyers visited with the council about vicious dogs Danielson to look at it if they plan to have an inspector for
Meyer’s has called Dallas County twice regarding the same new builds in the future.
dog and they Redfield’s code book does not allow them to do
any thing only keep a log of calls. Attorney Doll will speak with Baker moved to adjourn, Hoy seconded. Meeting adjourned.
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OF CHARGE!
MOBILE PANTRY PROGRAM
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD, 4:30 – 6:30 P.M.
REDFIELD CITY HALL – 808 1ST STREET REDFIELD, IA 50233
This will be a drive-up only pantry.
We will have enough food for 100 families, please come!
QUESTIONS?
Call the Food Bank of Iowa at 515-564-0330.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants
for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal and,
where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an
individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or
in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department.
SENDING OUT A BIG HOLIDAY
THANK YOU
TO ALL WHO RESPONDED TO AND FULFULLED
THE CHRISTMAS CARD FAVOR FOR
KYLE, DALLAS AND MARTHA BOSOMWORTH.
SO GLAD TO SEE SNAIL MAIL CAN
STILL CONNECT US. ALSO THANKS FOR
ALL THE GOOD DEEDS FOR THEM.
YOUR KINDNESS WON’T BE FORGOTTEN.
WITH THANKFUL HEARTS, BEST TO ALL IN 2021.
LINDA JOHNSON
(MARTHA’S SISTER)
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Baker Heating & Cooling (515) 559-6778 Redfield American Legion Hall (Rental) -
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Keller Williams GDM - Dan Wilson (515) 371-1151 Redfield Middle School (515) 833-2331
Light Brothers Trucking (515) 833-2365 Stuart Elementary (515) 523-1018
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the Review.CALENDAR
FEBRUARY 2021
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5pm 6:30pm 1:30-4:45pm Trash
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117 N Sherman,
7:00pm Stuart
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City Council
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6:30pm Recycle 1:30-4:45pm Trash
Redfield Lions Cottage Food
Club Mtg. Pantry - Stuart
(City Hall)
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7pm 6:30pm 1:30-4:45pm Trash
Redfield Legion Auxiliary Cottage Food
Development Mtg. Mtg. Pantry - Stuart
(Legion)
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Recycle 1:30-4:45pm Trash
Cottage Food
Pantry - Stuart
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