NORTH WARREN TOWN AND COUNTY NEWS
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By State Senator Julian B. Garrett
Julian.Garrett@legis.iowa.gou
“Refugees” From the Middle East
While I understand the sympathy factor, I can’t help
but think that we in the United States, and the people of
Europe will regret that large numbers of Moslems from
the Middle East were allowed into our countries. The
press is filled with reports about refugees fleeing the
war in Syria. However, according to the U.N. Refugee
Agency itself, only 50% of the "Mediterranean Sea Ar-
rivals” are from Syria. Apparently, Moslems from all
over the Middle East are using the publicity on the war
in Syria, as an opportunity to migrate to Europe, and
probably the United States. Reports say that our gov-
ernm ent is considering how much to increase immigra-
tion from the Middle East, using the war in Syria as an
excuse. A concern is that the number of “refugees” is so
large that there is no way to screen for terrorists.
Auditor Confirms Small Deficit
State Auditor Mary Mosiman has issued a report con-
firming what I reported after we adjourned last June.
Though she says the state is in good shape financially
overall, she projects an estimated $41 million shortfall
for Medicaid in fiscal 2016. The Legislature will have to
cover that shortfall with a supplemental appropriation
when we convene next year. This will result in a small
shortfall for the current fiscal year ’5 budget. It would be
even worse if the Governor had not done the item veto
of one time money after the session. Though we have
enough of a carryover from prior years when we had
surpluses, to cover this shortfall, those funds are lim—
ited and going down. We cannot keep spending our
surplus for ongoing expenses. By the way, the cost of
Medicaid will increase again in fiscal 2017 when the fed-
eral government’s share of Obamacare decreases, requir-
ing the state to pay more.
As always, feel free to contact me with your ideas or
concerns at Iulian.Garrett@legis.iowa. gov.
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Over the summer the Norwalk United Methodist
Church hosted Lunch in the Park each Friday while
school was not in session. On average, 75 people gath-
ered for lunch and fellowship at City Park. The volun-
teers from NUMC would like to thank our corporate
and community partners for joining with us in lifting
up our friends and neighbors in the Norwalk commu-
nity. Our partners include the Norwalk Police Depart—
ment, N/Warren Town and County News, DeRocher
Chiropratic & Acupuncture, NutraBlend Corporation,
Norwalk City Employees, Norwalk Chamber of Com-
merce, O’Leary Funeral 8: Cremation Services, 804 Main,
the Sleyster family and the Law Offices of Hopkins and
Huebner P.C. May God bless all who contributed, at-
tended or served lunch! See you next summer.
Sincerely,
Norwalk United Methodist Church
Lunch in the Park Team
1 was at the Warren County Supervisors meeting Au—
gust 12, 2015, where Supervisor Yordi suggested to Su-
pervisor Shull now would be a good time to bring up
the 1 cent Local Option Tax if we plan to get it on the
ballot. Supervisor Shull in a low tone verified with Su-
pervisor Yordi that Norwalk would be exempt from the
tax and Supervisor Yordi confirmed this. Unfortunately
the microphone picked up the conversation and every-
one at the meeting now knew this proposal was a prod-
uct of an earlier conversation. Supervisor McIntyre was
obviously outraged when she asked both Supervisors
Yordi and Shull why they had decided to have a Local
Option Tax without input from the public as well as keep
all of these discussions from her. The motion passed with
a yes vote from Supervisors Yordi and Shull and a No
vote from Supervisor McIntyre who elaborated her po-
sition with the statement that she is against any Tax in—
crease.
Since Warren County is now stuck with the "Local
Option Tax", on the ballot, I suggested the following
points to the referendum.
1. All of Warren County to be included in the 1
cent tax
2. 100% of the taxto go the new jail.
3. A sunset clause to end with the completion
of payment of the new county jail.
Both Supervisors Yordi & Shull said they could ac-
cept and endorse this proposal. I didn’t ask Supervisor
McIntyre since she had already expressed she was
against the idea of increasing taxes.
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Norwalk Area Churches
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Christ Our Savior
Lutheran Church (LC-MS)
515 Sunset Dr.
515-897-4183
Steven Klawonn, Pastor
9:00 am Worship
10:30 am Sunday School
Wed. Family Education 6:30 pm
Wed. Confirmation: 5th-8th grade
6:30 pm
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Crossroads Church
2601 Border St.
www.2thecrossroads.com
Glen Blumer, Pastor
515-287—8580
9:30 am Worship
Nursery & Children‘s
Programming
3 years old through 5th grade
Wed. 6:30 pm K-12th grades
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Fellowship Community
Church
225 North Ave.
www.fccnorwalk.org
Rob Jones, Pastor
981-0699
Sunday Morning Service:
10 am
Disciple City for Children:
(18 months-5th grade)
Sunday Mornings, 10 am
Quality childcare provided
for children under 18 mo.
‘Unstoppable’ for Jr. High:
(6th—8th grade)
Sunday Evenings, 6-8 pm
‘Unshaken’ for Sr. High:
(9th-12th grade)
Sunday Evenings, 6-8 pm
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First Baptist Church
Sunset Dr. & Mafred
981-4391
Trey Perrott, Pastor
9:30 am Coffee Fellowship
10 am Morning Worship
5:30 pm Sunday Kids
and Adult Ministries
Class for all ages
Nursery Provided
Wednesday Night Link Groups
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New Life Lutheran Church
4380 Wakonda Dr. — 285-5965
wwwnewlifenorwalkbrg
Nate Liedtke, Pastor
8:15 am & 10:30 am Worship
9:30 am Sunday School
Childcare Provided
Norwalk Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ) "
701 Main St. — 981-0176
Norwalkcc.org
Travis Stanley, Pastor
Marti Stanley, Pastor
8:30 am & 10:30 am Worship
9:30 am Sunday School and
Fellowship
Nursery Provided (birth 5) ‘
All are Welcome!
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Norwalk United
Methodist Church
1801 Sunset Dr. 981-4251
Steve McElroy, Pastor
8:00 and 10:30 am Worship
Sunday School 9:15 am
Nursery Provided
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St. John the Apostle
Catholic Church
720 Orchard Hills Dr.
981-4855 FAX 981-9475
Father John Ludwig
Sacrament of Reconciliation
4 pm Saturday
Masses: 5 pm Saturday
9 am Sunday
Nursery, Sunday School
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Harvest Church
(Evangelical Free)
4225 N. Birch Ave.
PO Box 115
98 1 -432 1
harvestchurchcumming.com
Thomas Cackler, Pastor
Sunday 10 am Worship
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Christian Life
Assembly of God Church
Fleur Drive and Hwy 5
Warren Hunsberger, Pastor
515953-0322
10 am Worship
Children’s Ministry, 0—5
Kids’ Church 6 years & up
Nursery ages 0—2
6:30 pm Wed. Elevate Youth
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Grace Baptist Church
112 County Line Rd. 285-8871
www. gracecaresnet
Doug VanWey, Pastor
9:30 a.m. Sunday School
10:45 am Worship
in & Sr. High, Men's and
Women’s Ministry
Nursery Provided.
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Mt. Zion Church of God
_ 8383 Ridgeview Dr.
David Chu, Pastor
664-2828
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MAR! ENSDALE
Martensdale Community
(An Evangelical Free Church)
1 Mile North of Martensdale on
Hwy 28
Jeremy Kidder, Pastor
641-764-2491
Worship: 9 am
Bible Study: 10:30 am
Jr. High & Sr. High Youth: 6 pm
Sunday
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St. Paul Lutheran Church
(Evangelical Lutheran Church
in America)
61 5 Iowa Ave.
641-764-2752
Ron Mohr, Pastor, 770-1286
Don Rothweiler, Pastor
10:30 am SS/Worship
Call for times on Adult and
Children Bible Studies
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Linn Grove
United Methodist Church
7483 50th St. 981—4062
Ginni Otto, Pastor
Free-will offering
Breakfast 8-9:30 am
10 am Worship
Adult Sunday School 1] am
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Freedom. Fellowship Church
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2604 N. Jefierson Way
515-961-5755
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9:30 amISundaXWorship
12:45-2 pins/8g. Adult Bible
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202 N. Kenwood? 962-0351
Robert Harting Pastor
9 am Worship
10:15 Sunday School
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Help newcomers know the
Regular worship schedules of
Norwalk-area churches. Special
Events and services will not be
listed here.
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