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Vol. 46 No. 35 Norwalk, Iowa 50211 USPS No. 395-120 Phone 981-0406 emaih news@ norwalknewspaper.com Thursday, January 15, 2015
Eagles Escape Lady Warriors
Norwalk Lady Warriors basketball team hosted Pella
Christian in a conference match to begin 2015 and lost
in heartbreaking fashion, 48-45. The Warriors held the
lead for most of the game behind a season-high seven
three-pointers. In the end, it was cold free throw shoot-
ing and tumovers that doomed Norwalk.
Agenda
City. Council Regular Business Meeting Agenda-
Thursday. January. 15. 2015.6 p.m.
1. Call to order at 6 p.m.
2. Approval of Agenda.
3. Presentation(s) -
4. Welcome of guests and public comment.
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Norwalk had more field goals than Pella Christian,
but lost the game at the charity stripe. The Warriors were
6 of 13 from the free-throw line compared to the Eagles
who were 15 of 24. Tori VanVelzen led Norwalk with 11
points. Miranda Hughes finished with nine. Campbell
chipped in seven, Nelson finished with six and Jaycie
Owens five. Hannah Poppens also contributed with a
three-pointer.
The Warriors take on Pella next.
NHS Activities Director
Dodgeball Tourney To Benefit
Special Olympics
A Dodgeball Tournament will be held Saturday, Jan.
31, at Lakewood Elementary, 9210 Happy Hollow Dr.,
to benefit Special Olympics Iowa. This is the first time
for this event•
Register at www.firstgiving.com/soiowa.
To receive a guarantee of a t-shirt, register by Friday,
Jan. 16. Registrations will be accepted after that up to a
maximum of 36 teams. All players must be 12 years of
age or older.
Cost is $200 per team of 7 - 10 players. Seven players
must be present to start. Teams may have a maximum
of ten players on their roster.
Teams will have a six match guarantee.
Radon Awareness Workshop
8. Consideration of a Resolution setting date for Public
Hearing on designation of the expanded Norwalk Ur-
ban'Renewal Area and on Urban Renewal Plan
Amendment.
9. Consideration of a Resolution approving Surface ....... Gail Orcutt shares her
Transportation Program Funding Application• personal story of Radon-
January is Radon
Awareness Month and the
library is having an infor-
mational workshop Satur-
da N Jan. 17, at 10 a.m.
induced cancer and back-
ground on what radon is
and what you can do to
protect your home. She
also demonstrates how
easy it is to test your home
10. Discussion of Spring Cleanup Days guidelines.
11. Council Inquiries and staff updates.
12. Adjournment;
LIBRARY EVENTS
By A1 Lammers
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Bowling
The Norwalk Bowling teams hosted Pella Christian
and Knoxville and the boys team defeated both of their
opponents and girls finished second•
Boys Basketball
The Warriors traveled to Carroll and fell to the Ti-
gers 69-59• Norwalk took a 38-29 lead into the locker
room at the intermission, but Carroll would outscore
the Warriors in the 3rd quarter 21-5 and held on in the
4th quarter to drop Norwalk's overall record to 4-3 on
the season. Senior Baylee Steele put up another double-
double as he scored 19 points and grabbed 15 rebounds
to lead the Warriors. Junior Michael Geistler dropped
in 13 while senior Karson Olerich chipped in 10. The
Warriors will now tum their attention to Little Hawkeye
Conference play as they will host Pella Christian and
travel to Pella for a pair of crucial conference matchups.
Girls Basketball
The Warriors will look to get the new year rolling on
a positive note as they will host the Pella Christian Eagles
and then travel to Pella in a pair of Little Hawkeye Con-
ference games.
Wrestling
The Warriors look to continue their winning ways
after the break as they will travel to Indianola to partici-
pate in the Warren County Invitational and then to Pella
for a Little Hawkeye Conference duel with the Dutch.
Agenda
City Council Work Session Agenda
Public Safety Building, 1100 Chatham Ave.
Monday, January 12, 2015, 5:30 p.m.
1. Call to Order and Roll Call.
2. Discussion with Development Community Members
regarding Gateway•
3. Adjoumment.
Saturday. Jan. 17
Learn@YourLibrary, 10-11 a.m. Join us for today's
program, Radon: A Serious Problem With a Simple
Solution. January is Radon Awareness Month, so join
advocate Gail Orcutt for a presentation and conversa-
tion about the danger of radon and how to make our
homes safer.
Monday, Jan. 19
Tiny Tots Music Class with Debbie Doo-Wop,
Mondays in January at 9:30 a.m. For ages 1 - 5, those
who've pre-registered can join Debbie Doo-Wop for
songs, instruments and fun!
Tuesday. Jan. 20
Preschool Storytime, 10:30 a.m. For ages 3 to 5 years,
join us for picture books, songs and flannel boards. This
storytime is also a good fit for daycare groups and par-
ents attending with several children and lasts 25 - 30
minutes.
Novel Year Book Club, 6-8 p.m. Adults are invited
to join Novel Year Book Club and make new friends,
experience new places and embark on new journeys.
Novel Year is a series of programs featuring sexeral
novels throughout the year. Programs consist of: 1)
Discussing the book with a facilitator, 2) Watching the
movie version of the book, and 3) Enjoying a program
related to the book. Tonight, we'll be watching the film
The Book Thief, starring Sophie Nelisse, Geoffrey Rush
and Emily Watson. Registration Required. (Due to
weather, the book discussion was moved to January 13
and the movie to today.)
Wednesday, Jan. 21
Take a Break, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Adults with young
children are invited to join us for some open-ended
play each week. Materials such as art supplies, sensory
bins, play dough and more are provided while the
adults have a chance to sit down and take a break!
Science, 2:30-3:15 p.m. Third Wednesdays through
April, for kindergarten through 5th grade. Explore
Concluded p. 7
for radon.
Gail says: "If I can keep
just one person from going
through this, I'd feel it was
all worth something-not
spiritual journey I'm on!"
Gall Orcutt
to mention the tremendous
Adult Craft Night
Join the adult craft night project "Arm Knitting" at
the Norwalk Easter Public Library, Tuesda3 Jan. 27, at
6:30 p.m.
Guest teacher, Jo Snyder, will demonstrate how to
make a scarf with only your arms and yam. Stop by the
library to reserve your spot and pick up a handout. Space
limited; so don't wait.
Find These Legal Notices
Inside This Issue.
CITY OF NORWALK
• Minutes of January 8, 2015 Meeting
NORWALK COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
• December 2014 Paid Invoices
WARREN COUNTY SHERIFF
• Two Sheriff's Sales
WARREN COUNTY SUPERVISORS
• Minutes of January 2, 2015 Meeting
,.Minutes of January 6, 2015 Meeting
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