School Board Seat
Russ entered himself as a write in candidate and was elected to represent Lovilia and the northwest part of the county. He and his wife Becky have two daughters in high school, Chelsey and Mikayla. If you have questions and suggestion for the school board he is the one to call.
Devon Gottschalk becomes Eagle Scout
Devon is the son of Randy and Janet Gottschalk of rural Lovilia. He was made an Eagle Scout on Sept. 5th in a ceremony at the Lovilia Community Building. Only a few boy scouts attain this rank. He rebuilt the rock welcome sign at Lake Miami as his Eagle commuity service project. Now Devon has begun his freshman year at Iowa State University as an engineering student. Congratultions Devon!
New Baby
John and Ashlee Davis have a baby girl, Taylor Brooke, born Aug. 19, 2009. Contratulations!
Des Moines Chef has Lovilia Roots
Anthony “Tony” Johnson, grew up in Lovilia and went to DMACC in Ankeny, Iowa where he received a degree in culinary arts. Now he is head chef at Mojo’s on 86 th street in DesMoines. He likes to use fresh Iowa produce in his cooking and wine and whiskey. His parents are John and Judi Johnson of Albia who graduated from Lovilia high school and ran an insurance business here until transferring it to Albia.
Lake Miami News
Sept. 12th opened a new building called the Carmack Nature Center. It is for the use of hunter safety classes, wildlife classes, etc. Lake Miami also planted a three acre area in wildflowers and grasses which will when developed in a acouple of years present with a beautiful display of flowers. There is also a one and a half mile mowed walking trail. The trail has attracted a archery club that brings in as many as 100 people for a weekend target shoot. There is new playground equipment too that just got placed this year. So if you have little ones go check it out. It is safe and beautiful. The lake level has been drawn down this year to improve the type of fish available for fisherman but the water level should be back to normal by next spring after the winter run off and thaw.
Chantel Manser Cross Country Leader
Chantel Manser of Lovilia was an honorable mention on the SCC conference team last year. This year at the first two cross country meets she came in near the front of the pack with excellent times. Good work Chantel!!