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Vol. 43 No. 21 Norwalk, Iowa 50211 USPS No. 395-120 Phone 981-0406 email: news@norwalknewspapencom Thursday, October 13, 2011
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
TOWN HALL MEETING
The City of Norwalk began the exciting process of
conducting a complete overhaul of its Comprehensive
Plan earlier this year. A quality Comprehensive Plan is
a vital document for the city because it presents the
community's vision for the future, with long-term goals
and objectives for all activities that affect growth and
development such as the future location of roads,
schools, parks and employment centers. The plan will
guide and help to shape the future of Norwalk. We need
your ideas and input about the physical footprint of
Norwalk in the future. Where do YOU want to see new
houses and schools? Where do YOU think is the best
location for industry, for employment centers and for
shopping and restaurants? And, how do YOU want to
get arotmd Norwalk--by car, bybike, on foot, or by Segway?
The City will be hosting a Town Hall meeting at 6:30
p.m. Tuesda Oct. 25, at City Hall. The meeting will
give residents of the community a chance to share their
thoughts and ideas on the future development and
growth in Norwalk. At the meeting, Norwalk citizens
will learn about the comprehensive plan--where we
have been and where we are going-- and provide input
related future land use and development scenarios. So,
put on your thinking caps and join your fellow
Norwalkians at the Town Hall meeting.
If you have questions, contact Mike Johnson, City
Planner at 515-981-0228 ext 225.
Free Clinic Begins In November
Crossroads Church, in conjunction with area
churches and individuals, will begin offering a free
medical clinic starting Thursda Nov. 3. This free medi-
cal clinic will be offered each Thursday at Crossroads
Church, 2601 Border St. Patient registration begins at
5:45 p.m. The last patient registration will be at 7 p.m.
Clinic hours are 6-8 p.m.
Services available include Illness/Minor Injur Well
Child Exams (no vaccines), School/Sports Physicals,
Employment Physicals, Lead Testing, Adult tetanus
shots, Chiropractic, Patient Assistance Program Enroll-
ment, Diabetes-Blood Glucose Testing and High Blood
Pressure Testing.
The clinic follows the "Free ai.mcs of Iowa" model.
To learn more about "Free Clinics of Iowa", use the fol-
lowing link http://www.freeclinicsofiowa.org/
There is room for doctors and nurses willing to use
their gifts on a rotating schedule at the free clinic. If in-
terested in volunteering, contact Brenda Schwechel,
Clinic Manager, at brendaschwechel@yahoo.com.
Latham Staff in Inflianola
Iowa Congressman Tom Latham's Traveling Help
Desk makes its monthly visit to Warren County Friday,
Oct. 14, providing an opportunity for constituents to
meet one-on-one with a member of Congressman
Latham's staff to ask questions and voice concems.
No appointment is necessary. The Help Desk meet-
ing takes place from 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Warren
County Administration Building, Conference Room 1
located at 301 N. Buxton in Indianola.
The Congressman's staff can answer questions and
offer help to individuals who have problems with a
range of federal programs, including Social Security and
benefits for veterans. Staff members can help Iowa stu-
dents interested in attending one of the prestigious U.S.
Military Academics; discuss agricultural programs with
farmers or help constituents work with the Internal Rev-
enue Service or any other federal agency. Latham's staff
will also make sure to pass along any concems to Con-
gressman Latham.
City Administrator Announces
Retirement Plans
Mark Miller, Norwalk
City Administrator since
Linn Grove Fall
Bazaar, Dinner
This Saturday
Members of Linn Grove
United Methodist Women
will host their annual Fall
Bazaar and Dinner from 4
to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15,
at the church, 7483 50th,
south of Norwalk.
The menu will feature
homemade chicken and
noodles, ham bails,
mashed potatoes, sweet
potatoes, green beans and
a variety of salads and pie.
Cost for the meal is $7 for
adults, $4 for children 5-12
and those under 5, free.
Everyone is welcome to
attend the annual
fundraiser for the women's
August 1988, announced
to the Council at its regu-
lar meeting Thursday, Oct.
6, his plans to retire effec-
tive June 30, 2012.
During Miller's tenure
Norwalk has grown from
around 3,000 residents to
now moving towards
10,000 and a large increase
in retail and commercial
growth. The City is well
positioned as well with vi-
tal infrastructure (water,
sanitary sewer and trans-
portation) and that devel-
opment over this time pe-
riod leaves Norwalk in a
very viable, attractive spot
for continued future
growth.
The City Council will
begin meeting Thursday,
Oct. 13, to determine its
procedures to succeed
Miller.
group.
OES Dinner This Sunday
Members of Good Will Chapter, Order of the East-
em Star will host the monthly dinner Sunday, Oct. 16,
from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Masonic Hall on Main
Street.
The menu includes lasagna, salad and homemade
pies. The cost is $6 for adults.
Norwalk Wrestling And
High Altitude Wrestling Club
Presenting Camp in Norwalk
Norwalk Wrestling and High Altitude Wrestling club
will be hosting wrestling camps in Norwalk and
Martensdale.
Saturda)4 Oct. 22, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., there will
be a camp at the Martensdale-St. Marys wrestling room.
The event is open for K-12 wrestlers. The cost is $35.
Sunda3 Nov. 6, from 1 to 5:30 p.m., at the Norwalk
High School, wrestling staff will feature a World Cham-
pion Jordan Burroughs Wrestling Camp. The camp is
open toK-12 wrestlers and the cost is $45. This event is
limited to 150 wrestlers.
Schedule for the November 6 camp is Session 1:1-3
p.m., break from 3-3:30 p.m. and Session 2:3:30 - 5:30
p.m.
Registration and fees for the November 6 camp must
be received by Thursday, Nov. 3. Checks are payable to
High Altitude Wrestling Club. Registration must be
mailed to High Altitude Wrestling Club, 601 SE 13th
SG Grimes, IA 50111.
For more information call Chad Tunink at 515-986-
1184 or 641-757-1287. You may also go to
chad@highaltitudewrestling.com.
Jordan Burroughs is the 2011 World Champion. His
accomplishments include 2011 World Team Trials
Champion, 2011 US Open Champion, 2 x NCAA Na-
tional Champion, 2011 Hodge Trophy Winner, 201t
Intermat Wrestler of the Year, 2011 Midlands Champion
(and OW), 4 x NCAA Qualifier, 3 x NCAA All-Ameri-
can and 3 x Big 12 Champion.
Hot News
F o from the
' " Norwalk Fire
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Department
By Dustin Huston
Fire Chief
With this being Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 9-15, the
Norwalk Fire Department is happy to announce that
with the help of the State Fire Marshal's Office and Com-
monwealth Electric we have installed a new smoke de-
tection system in a local apartment building that in-
cludes a strobe light to help alert a tenant that is hard of
hearing. These systems were donated by United Ser-
vices of Grimes in the hopes of increasing fire detection
safety for everyone, especially those with hearing issues.
You will see a number of fire prevention activities
this week and we hope that you will participate with
your children as education truly is our best tool to fight
fires with. We at the Fire Department would also like
to take some time to.remind you of the following tips
and tricks:
• Always replace your smoke detector batteries at
least once a year. Pick a birthday or holiday that every-
one remembers to help make it easy. We recommend
that you replace them twice a year for the best results.
• Electrical fires cause 50,000 home fires a year. Re-
member to only use extension cords for temporary con-
nections, don't overload receptacles and replace dam-
aged cords and receptacles.
• Make sure that you and your family have an escape
plan and a safe meeting place should you have a fire
alarm or fire. This may seem obvious but everyone
needs to know where to meet and make sure to get a
head count.
Legislative News I
By State Representative Julian B. Garrett
julian.garrett@legis.state.ia.us
Education Reform Plan Released
You probably know that the Govemor has released
his plan for reforming education in Iowa. The proposal
is a lengthy document and will no doubt be the subject
of much debate in the legislature. I think it would be
safe to say there will be changes made as it goes through
the process. The plan is very ambitious and it looks like
it will be costly. I see that it is to be phased in over a
period of time. This could help absorb the costs.
A top priority is to have great teachers and princi-
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