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Vol. 46 No. 50 Norwalk, Iowa 50211 USPS No. 395-120 Phone 981-0406 emaih news@norwalknewspaper.com Thursday, April 30, 2015
WALL OF FACES
Norwalk Wins Build with Bags Grant
Photo submitted.
Iowa Gov. Terry E. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds recently were joined at
their weekly press conference by Iowa Newspaper Association Executive Director
Chris Mudge to ask Iowans for their assistance in the locating photo of an Iowan
who died in the Vietnam War for the Vietnam Memorial Fund's "Wall of Faces" elec-
tronic memorial.
According to information from the National Archives, 851 Iowans died in the
Vietnam War. Of those casualties, David L. McCombs of Oskaloosa is the only Iowan
whose photo has not been located and obtained.
"As a Vietnam-era veteran and as governor of the state, I want to ensure that Io-
warts who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation are properly recognized and
honored," said Branstad. "Iowa has always been supportive of our military mem-
bers and I am hopeful that we can work together to locate a photo of this brave
soldier before Memorial Day."
The following information is known about the Iowan whose photo is missing:
David L. McCombs
Date of Birth: 5/5/1943
Date of Death: 10/11/1969
Hometown: Oskaloosa, Iowa
Branch of Service: Army
"With Memorial Day approaching on Monda) May 25, 2015, we see this next
month as an opportunity to take the time to locate a photo of David L. McCombs for
the 'Wall of Faces" memorial," said Reynolds. "Together we can ensure that every
Iowan that gave his or her life in the Vietnam War protecting the freedoms we cher-
ish is honored."
Concluded p. 2
UnityPoint Clinic Transfers to
New Electronic Medical Record System
Sunda) May 3, UnityPoint Clinic- Central Iowa, including more than 50 primary
and specialty care locations within the Des Moines metropolitan area, will transfer
to the same electronic medical record system used across the entire UnityPoint Health
system.
Three years ago, UnityPoint Health- Des Moines, including Iowa Methodist Medi-
cal Center, Iowa Lutheran Hospital Methodist West Hospital, Blank Children's Hos-
pital and John Stoddard Cancer Center, made the switch to electronic health records.
Now, with UnityPoint Clinic transitioning to the same system, both health care pro-
viders and patients will benefit, as providers can now quickly compile and view
patient information in one place, resulting in better, more comprehensive care for
patients.
"We are pleased to be joining the electronic health record platform shared by the
affiliates of UnityPoint Health," said Ronda Montgomery, clinic administrator. "Hav-
ing the same electronic documentation at both the hospital and clinic level allows for
better communication among health care providers, ensuring consistent, improved
care for patients in whatever setting they might be."
This advancement in technology will improve patient care by providing:
Current medical information at the providers' fingertips no matter which
UnityPoint Health hospital or clinic the paffent is receiving care.
Concluded p. 12
The City of Norwalk
will soon have four hex
picnic tables courtesy of
the Build with Bags pro-
gram.
The plastic bag recy-
cling program being led by
Iowa grocers announced
on Earth Da) April 22, that
the City of Norwalk is one
of 22 recipients of a Build
with Bags grant award in
2015 and will receive
$2,000.00 to purchase four
hex picnic tables that are
made from recycled plas-
tic bags by Plastic Recy-
cling of Iowa. For example,
one table represents ap-
proximately 20,000 bags
that won't end up in the
landfill.
Scott's Foods and
Fareway in Norwalk
played an important role
in making this grant pos-
sible. Owner Scott Havens
and Store Manager Bryan
Greiner wrote a letter of
support on behalf of the
City of Norwalk that led to
it being selected to receive
a grant.
"We are excited to an-
nounce the winners of the
Build with Bags grant pro-
gram," says Michelle
Hurd, president of the
Iowa Grocery Industry
Association. "Now in its
sixth year, the Build with
Bags program has ex-
ceeded our expectations in
encouraging individuals
to recycle their plastic bags
so those bags can be
turned into products that
beautify our communities.
This year's grant winners
are reaping the rewards of
their recycling efforts and
we hope other communi-
ties will follow suit and
expand their recycling ef-
forts."
A total of 45 applica-
tions were submitted from
which 22 winners were se-
lected by a committee of
four representatives in
support of the Build with
Bags program. Each com-
mittee member individu-
ally scored applications
prior to meeting as a group
to combine the scores for
an overall point total. The
top 22 applicants with the
most points received
grants totaling $38,888.30.
Encouraging purchases
of furniture and equip-
ment made from recycled
plastic for parks and
schools through its grant
program is one of four
goals established by Build
with Bags. The otherthree
include increasing the
amount of plastic bags re-
cycled, reducing con-
sumption of plastic bags
and increasing the safe use
of reusable bags.
Scott's Foods and
Fareway in Norwalk are
two of many participating
retailers, including all
Fareway Stores and Hy-
Vee locations statewide
plus many independent
grocers.
Build with Bags, a coop-
erative effort of the Iowa
Grocery Industry Associa-
tion, Keep Iowa Beautiful,
Metro Waste Authority in
Des Moines, Iowa Depart-
ment of Natural Resources
and The Des Moines Reg-
ister, was originally
launched in August 2009.
For more information
on Build with Bags or its
grant program opportuni-
ties, visit www.itseasy
torecycle.org or www.
iowagrocers.com.
Congratulations to the Norwalk Parks and Recreation
Dept. who received one of 22 Build with Bags grants
awarded across Iowa this year to purchase recycled plas-
tic park picnic tables. This award was for $2,000. The
Lakewood Elementary school classes were challenged
to bring in clean grocery sacks for a summer pool party
going to the class who brought in the most. They col-
lected 50,000+ bags. We, in return, let the local Mighty
Mat Makers sort them and choose the colors they needed
for making homeless shelter mats. The remaining bags
were then taken to a local processor to be recycled.
The Build with Bags program has helped to:
Reduce the consumption of plastic bags
Encourage the use of reusable bags
Increase the amount of plastic bags recycled
Establish a grant program to aid parks and schools
in purchasing products made of recycled plastic bags
This grant program is administered by the Iowa Gro-
cery Industry Association and funded by IGIA partici-
pants and partner organizations, provides funds for the
purchase of recycled plastic playground equipment,
benches and tables and more.
City Council Agenda
p. 15
Legal Notices
Inside This Issue
CITY OF CUMMING
Notice of Public Hearing 7 p.m. May 11, 2015
in re: Amendment of Current City Budget
NORWALK COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Notice and Request for Bids for Roof Replacement
Project before 2 p.m. May 5, 2015
Notice of Public Hearing 6 p.m. May 11, 2015
on Designating First Day of School for
2015-2016 school year to be August 24
WARREN COUNTY CLERK OF COURT
Public Hearing-Adoption, 1:30 p.m. May 15, 2015
WARREN COUNTY ZONING
Public Hearing 7:35 p.m. May 14, 2015
in re: Application for Special Use Permit
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