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THROWBACK NEWS Twenty years ago, Prescott Schools became the first school in the area to be connected to the internet. Read more Throwback news on page 2A. >>

Creston/O-M quarterback Alex Nielsen has been selected to play in the 2015 Shrine Bowl Game.

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Southwestern sets public Bleachers hearing for new health sim lab approved for school’s safe room school board

By BAILEY POOLMAN CNA staff reporter

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Southwestern Community College Board of Directors approved a March 10 public hearing to continue with construction of a health care simulation lab during their regularly scheduled meeting Jan. 13.

The simulation lab, which will be in the Allied Health and Science Center, would boast a remodeling and new equipment, thanks to a grant through the United States Department of Labor.

“All 15 community colleges went together and formed a consortium, and applied for this grant, and received approximately $15 million,” said Bill Taylor, SWCC vice president of instruction. “Our portion of that is approximately $1 million. We got notified that we received it, I think it was in October, and that will run for four years.”

According to Taylor, the college would not be able to fund the lab without the grant because of the expense involved.

Simulation lab The simulation lab will consist of a remodeled section of SWCC’s Allied Health and Science Center.

“The estimation on cost is $250,000 to $300,000, but they actually think that’s going to be high,” said Tom Lesan, SWCC vice president

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Southwestern Community College’s Allied Health and Science Center might play host to a new health care simulation lab in the future. The lab would be the result of a $1 million grant received from the U.S. Department of Labor, and would consist of two labs with a control unit between them, medication dispense unit and six mannequins that can suffer a series of different health issues.

of economic development.

“The unknown is threaded electrical wire that we’ll have to run in for the equipment.”

Lesan explained to the board of directors that walls and windows would also be constructed in the building, and the action would occur where the lab area currently is.

Also part of the lab would be six mannequins. Of those six, four would be capable of suffering health issues such as heart attacks, while the remaining two would be similar, but also capable of bleeding.

“If construction is done May 24, we’ll get the equipment installed and operational, so plan at the July board meeting right before dinner, Bill (Taylor) will show you the bleeding mannequins,” Lesan said.

Equipment also includes laptops, mannequin control software, medication dispense unit, simulation viewing system and simulation control unit. The equipment and remodel will create a realistic clinical experience for students without putting patients and students at risk.

“So, it’s a very high-tech sys-

tem,” Taylor said. “It’s going to be very impressive once we get that set up.”

Money The money for the remodel will go toward two simulation labs in the Allied Health and Science Center, with a control room in between. Currently, SWCC is the only community college in the consortium to start from the beginning in building a health care simulation lab.

The remodelling cost will not come out of the grant, Please see SIM LAB, Page 2

Branstad wants private care companies to help run Medicaid DES MOINES (AP) — A privately managed care company or set of companies will help run Iowa’s Medicaid program under a plan introduced by Gov. Terry Branstad’s administration.

More coordinated care would better serve Medicaid patients and lower costs,

Branstad spokesman Jimmy Centers said. The system could be implemented by the start of 2016, The Des Moines Register reported.

“The growth of Medicaid spending in Iowa is unsustainable over the long-term and it limits Iowa’s ability to provide high-quality and stable

health services to our most vulnerable residents as well as our ability to invest state taxpayer dollars in other key programs aimed at growing our state,” Centers said in a statement to The Associated Press.

The arrangement allows a private company to oversee

a large health care program and share savings obtained by more efficient care. Iowa currently has two such contracts for some services under Medicaid, which is jointly financed by state and federal

Creston School Board members approved the continuation of construction in the form of bleachers in the Creston elementary and middle school safe room during the regularly scheduled meeting Monday.

More construction, in the form of bleachers, in the elementary and middle school safe room was approved by four of the five board members during the meeting. Board President Ron Dunphy voted against the purchase.

“This is the last part of the safe room project at that gym,” said Steve McDermott, Creston and Prescott superintendent. “We had talked about bleachers before, but we had decided early, let’s get that space finished, get it completed to this point before we moved ahead with bleachers.”

McDermott gave the board members several quotes for bleacher costs. McDermott Risers Inc., quoted $19,000 and Jim Townsend quoted $17,000. Both companies are from Iowa. A third quote of $24,000 was also given.

“We are still waiting for other competitive quotes before we go ahead and make our final decision,” McDermott said. “We anticipate two more coming in before the final decision is made.”

McDermott clarified the reason behind bringing the issue to the board members’ attention during the meeting.

“One reason we hope to go ahead with bleachers now is because we need to get on those vendors’ summer installation lists,” McDermott said. “Their summers are filling up already.”

The quotes were for four rows of 75-footlong bleacher seats. They push in for storage, and will not have hand rails.

“It was not in the plan of the tornado shelter to put a floor or bleachers in it,” Dunphy said. “We’ve sort of made it by whatever means to put a floor in, and accommodate all kinds of activity in it beyond its original intent, or what I call the plan. So, to Please see SCHOOLS, Page 2

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Work it out: Cassie Randall of Creston, front, and Casey Larson, back, lift weights in the expanded room

at Hanson Fitness, located at 520 Livingston Ave. Suite C, Wednesday. The 2,100-foot expansion to the south in the facility, owned by Tyler Hanson, was opened Monday and allows for approximately 15 new pieces of equipment. An open house is planned for mid-February, with the possibility of door prizes and a waived joining fee. Student, adult, senior citizen, family and couple memberships are available, as well as daily passes and 5- and 10-day punch cards. The Color Secret, a hair salon owned by Hanson’s wife Tori, is also inside the space.

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DES MOINES (AP) — Lawmakers in the Republican-majority Iowa House granted committee-level approval to a small funding increase for schools Wednesday, but leaders in the Democratic-controlled Senate say they want to provide even more money.

The House education committee approved the increase in school funding for the upcoming academic year.

The legislation is based on Gov. Terry Branstad’s budget proposal. It would provide an increase of about $35 million in general support for K-12 public schools.

In all, Branstad’s budget provides about $100 million in new schools

funding, much of that earmarked for specific programs, such as a teacher training initiative. Rep. Ron Jorgensen, R-Sioux City, said the funding proposal was what the state could afford.

“You have to live in the economic reality of where the money is going to come from,” said Jorgensen, who chairs the House education committee. He said he hoped to reach an agreement on school funding in the next month. But Sen. Herman Quirmbach, D-Ames, who chairs the Senate education committee, said the state Please see SPENDING, Page 2

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Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 23, at the

First Presbyterian Church in Greenfield. The Rev. David Kincaide will officiate. Burial will be in Greenfield Cemetery. Visitation will be 2 to 8 p.m. today with family present 6 to 8 p.m. at Steen Funeral Home, 101 S.E. Fourth St., Greenfield.

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which is from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Trade Adjustment Assistant Community College and Career Training grant program, but out of the college’s plant fund because a grant match is required.

The cost of equipment and personnel, however, will go against the grant, and personnel cost will be spread over the four years.

Work Several new jobs would be available with this program, also, in the forms of simulation lab coordinator to allow the lab to run smoothly, and part-time retention specialist to tutor students, give them learning opportunities and create job shadowing opportunities.

“Getting those students to choose Southwestern, the enrollment aspect, they’re g o i n g to have this simulation and this high-tech equipment, and Kulow then the retention of those students

5 years ago (is key),” said Beth Kulow, SWCC dean of student services. “The intent is to actually hire a SWCC grad that’s an RN to come back and tutor those students so that they’ll have a mentor to guide them through those classes.”

Taylor also said this won’t increase the amount of credit students, such as those attending school for nursing, because the college only accepts a certain amount at a time, but the college plans to work with local health care agencies to provide other learning opportunities.

“We will be working with local health care agencies, bringing them in to help with the continuing education with EMTs (emergency medical technicians), paramedics, longterm care facilities,” Taylor said. “I’m excited. It’s going to be a nice addition to campus.”

Bids for construction will open March 2, and the SWCC Board of Directors will take action after the public hearing March 10.

If the chosen bid is approved, and things run smoothly, the construction would be expected to be completed May 24.

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governments.

Branstad’s office projects the state would save more than $50 million in the first six months of the new program.

Amy McCoy, spokeswoman with the state Department of Human Services, said that figure is based on calculations from an actuary company.

State lawmakers say they need more information about the system before they can comment on it, the newspaper reported. Rep. Dave Heaton, a Republican from Mount Pleasant and co-chairman of the main legislative committee

overseeing health care programs, said Branstad has the authority to make such changes without a vote in the Legislature.

Heaton told the newspaper that DHS plans to put out a formal plan by March 1. It’s unclear when companies might start bidding for the program.

More than 560,000 Iowa residents are covered under Medicaid, which helps pay for health care for the needy, aged and disabled, and for low-income families with children.

The state chips in $1.5 billion to help fund Iowa’s Medicaid program, McCoy said, noting that’s up more than 70 percent since 2003.

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should do more.

“It’s completely inadequate. It doesn’t even keep up with inflation,” said Quirmbach, who said Democrats were still working on

a funding proposal.

House Democrats have requested a public hearing on the school funding legislation. That hearing will be held before the bill will move to the full House for review.

Corrections In the story “SWCC to purchase new $150K shuttle for activities” published in Thursday’s edition of the Creston News Advertiser, it should have stated the $1,400 per day cost for renting vehicles was a quote from Windstar Lines of Carroll. All About Fun of Arispe rental costs range depending on the

Today is Jan. 22, the 22nd day of the year. There are 343 days left in 2015. Below are news items from the Creston News Advertiser for this week (Jan. 19-25) in history.

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—————— In Darlene Loudon’s letter to the editor published on Wednesday’s opinion page, the last sentence of the second paragraph should have read: I always thought that we were trying to grow our town, not wash it away.

Greater Regional Medical Center leased 12 fleet vehicles through Enterprise for a pool vehicle program for employee drivers who logged more than 7,000 business miles per year. This especially applied to hospice care workers. This was the hospital’s first time doing the fleet-vehicle program.

LouAnn Snodgrass, executive director, continuum of care, said the vehicles were to save the hospital $10,000 to $15,000 per year in travel expenses. The new Ford Focus vehicles, numbered one through 12, were delivered and serviced through Creston Automotive. The vehicles were leased for hospital employees to use them during business hours throughout the day and during on-call hours.

A morning ice storm that swept through southwest Iowa Jan. 20 left a slick coating and hundreds of area residents without electricity. Downed power lines and poles caused about 900 homes and businesses in Adair County to lose electricity.

Greenfield REC Farmers Electric Co-op General Manager Clarence Moshier said the problem began around 2:30 a.m. when Central Iowa Power Co-Operative (CIPCO) lost transmission service to their Greenfield and Orient substations. A little more than two hours later, a power-supply outage occurred shutting down power to the substations and residents in Orient, Greenfield and sur-

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Creston School District was one of 28 Iowa districts receiving fresh fruits and vegetables through The Fruit and Vegetable Program created by Iowa Sen. Tom Harkin in 2002. Funds from the program were used to purchase fresh fruit and vegetables for school districts to imp r o v e Harkin health and nutrition. Harkin visited Creston Schools Jan. 19.

Harkin said the program was implemented to promote child nutrition and fight obesity and chronic disease prevention.

Harkin introduced the Healthy Lifestyles and Pre-

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add bleachers to it, no. It’s called adding another piece to somebody’s plan.”

One major concern of Dunphy’s was if the bleacher addition would create a rift in the compliance of the gym

by Iowa codes for school safety. McDermott said the addition does comply, since the square footage would still be the same, whether it be flat or at an incline.

“I was always under the impression that we were go-

ing to finish it at some time,” said Rick Fyock, Creston School Board member. “It was not necessarily going to be all at one time, but it would be at a certain step as funds became available.”

Still, Dunphy emphasized his want for safety throughout the school district.

“Just please, let’s think about when we get to the end of our ‘want list,’ for security and safety, ‘Oh, whoops, we don’t have enough money for that,’” Dunphy said. “It would be a bad day in this

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a victory in the process for getting legislation right,” Rep. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., a sponsor of the postponed bill, said in an interview.

Tony Perkins, president of the conservative Family Research Council, expressed disappointment that “a handful” of lawmakers had forced a delay in the late-term abortion restrictions but added, “We applaud the leadership for remaining committed to advancing prolife legislation.”

Congressional Democrats who solidly oppose the legislation, along with abortion-rights advocates, all but mocked the GOP’s problem.

room.”

In other school board news: • Lauren Grose was contracted as a paraprofessional, and Grant Plowman was contracted as a bus driver.

• Lee Normandeau and Ashley Heacock were acknowledged during the meeting for winning the “motivate award” at the First Tech Challenge Iowa League Championship held at Southwest Valley High School in Corning Jan. 10.

The high-school students

used their robot named M. O. N. T. E. E. 6636.

• Jeff Wignall, Creston guidance counselor, presented a PowerPoint and information to the board members about the guidance curriculum.

• Early Child Center kindergarten teachers presented information about co-teaching at the ECC to board members. Information included data and comparisons between one-teacher and two-teacher classrooms.

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In the datebook, on Jan. 19, 1869, Susan B. Anthony was elected president of the American Equal Rights Association.

Prescott Schools became the first school in the area to be connected to the internet. Because of its close proximity, approximately 10 miles, to a local telephone connection through Coon Valley Cooperative Telephone Service in Nevinville, the school had full access to the internet.

Since November 1994, students had been globetrotting on the internet, making contacts with students in New Zealand, Australia, Thailand, Zambia, Great Britain, Italy and Alaska. Prescott student population in K-6 was 54.

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Greater Community Hospital Board of Trustees discussed a proposed plan to remodel the emergency department. Twenty-five percent of patients were coming through the ER. According to Monte Neitzel, CEO, emergency room remodeling was part of a plan to increase and improve hospital services.

Expansion of the ER was to include a change to the outdoor entrance to look like a cul de sac, more level driveway and parking, access to radiology in the ER and an enlarged waiting room.

In the Class of 2017 special section, kindergartener Benjamin Irr, son of Lynn and Bob Irr, wanted to be a surfboarder or skateboarder when he grew up.

islation barring taxpayer funding of abortions — a prohibition that’s already largely in place. Republicans say the bill will tighten the restrictions and make sure no funds flow to abortions under President Barack Obama’s health care law.

The GOP reversal coincides with Thursday’s annual March for Life protesting the Supreme Court’s 1973 decision legalizing abortion. It also came with GOP leaders eager to showcase the ability by the new Republican-led Congress to govern efficiently and avoid gridlock.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — With thousands of anti-abortion protesters in town, Republicans are ready to push legislation through the House designed to please them. But it’s not the bill an embarrassed GOP was hoping for.

Republican leaders had planned House passage Thursday of legislation criminalizing most abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy, an act that would have defied a White House veto threat.

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Narcotics Anonymous (NA), 8 p.m. open meeting, St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St.

Schedule of driver’s license examiners: Bedford: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., treasurer’s office, Taylor County Courthouse, 407 Jefferson St. Corning: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., treasurer’s office, Adams County Courthouse. Driving tests on Wednesday mornings by appointment.

Creston: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., treasurer’s office, Union County Courthouse, 300 N. Pine St. Driving tests Wednesdays. Call 782-1710 for an appointment.

Greenfield: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., treasurer’s office, Adair County Courthouse, 400 Public Square.

Mount Ayr: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., treasurer’s office, Ringgold County Courthouse, 109 W. Madison St. Osceola: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., treasurer’s office, Clarke County Courthouse, 100 S. Main St. Winterset: Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., Madison County Courthouse, 112 N. John Wayne Drive.

Creston Men’s Fellowship non-denominational Bible study, 7 a.m., The Windrow Restaurant.

Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, 9 a.m. to noon, 107 W. Howard St. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), 7:30 p.m. open meeting, St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St.

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Celebrate Recovery (a Christcentered 12-step program), 6 p.m., Crest Baptist Church, 1211 N. Poplar St. Gambler’s Anonymous, 7 p.m., Assembly of God Church, 801 N. Fillmore St., Osceola.

Al-Anon, 7:30 p.m., Crossroads Mental Health Center, 1003 Cottonwood Road.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) open meeting, 7:30 p.m., St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St.

Friday

Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 107 W. Howard St. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) brown baggers, noon open meeting, St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St. No smoking.

Ladies Literary Circle, 1:30 p.m., hostess Ann Driskell.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) 12 by 12 study, 7 to 8 p.m., United Church of Christ, 501 W. Montgomery St. Use east door.

Sunday

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), noon open meeting, St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St.

Monday

Union County Board of Supervisors, 9 a.m., Union County Courthouse boardroom.

Creston Rotary Club, noon, Greater Regional Medical Center cafeteria conference room.

Narcotics Anonymous (NA), noon open meeting, St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St. No smoking.

TOPS No. 1338, 5 p.m., First United Methodist Church.

AA, 5:30 p.m., Crossroads Mental Health Center, 1003 Cottonwood Rd. Open meeting.

Union County Genealogy Society, 6 p.m., Gibson Memorial Library. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Southwest Iowa Dancers, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Mount Ayr American Legion.

AA, 7:30 p.m., United Church of Christ, 501 W. Montgomery St. Use east door.

Tuesday

Shannon City Breakfast Club, 9 a.m., The Windrow, 102 W. Taylor St. Creston Kiwanis Club, noon, The Windrow, 102 W. Taylor St. OLE Club, noon, congregate meal site, restored Creston Depot.

Postscript Club, 12:30 p.m., congregate meal site, restored Creston Depot.

Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, noon to 5 p.m., 107 W. Howard St. Chautauqua Circle, 1:30 p.m., hostesses Linda Huffman and Kathy Tapken.

Free community meal, 5 to 6 p.m., United Church of Christ (Congregational), 501 W. Montgomery St.

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Creston News Advertiser Thursday, January 22, 2015

OPINION

Nice to see our past state Senator on the GOP response It was good to see Joni Ernst — our new Iowa senator — on the GOP response Tuesday night. She did a nice job of presenting the Republican viewpoint. It was interesting watching some of the talk shows. Many of the Democrats on some of the shows gave her praise for her presentation. She seems to be the new face of the GOP instead of the usual white male dominated presenter. She has already started her 99-county tour of Iowa. There is no word yet on when she will be in our neck of the woods.

Super Bowl It is down to the final game of the NFL season. The Super Bowl is coming up Feb. 1 and will feature New England and Seattle for the trophy. You get Beyonce singing the National Anthem and Katy

What’s up Rich Paulsen publisher

Perry for the halftime entertainment.

My guess is that New England will win the game. Although, it will be closer than some people think.

It started off with Seattle being a 2 1/2 point favorite but because of heavy betting on New England the spread is now down to “pickem.”

I see the tickets online are going for $3,500 and up.

This weekend is the Pro Bowl with many of the big name players missing because of injury. No Peyton Manning, no Aaron Rodgers.

So, you get some replacement players instead.

Bowling Saturday, Jan. 31, is the annual McKinley Park bowling tournament. If you would want to get a team in the event, you need to hurry, the times are filling up fast. You can get an entry form at the front desk of the CNA. Gas Well, gas is down to $1.85 in most places around the area. The lower price has put a bit of money in many of our pockets. At the current price, the consumers in the USA are saving about $1 billion a day! Enjoy it while it lasts. It can always go back up just as fast as it went down. It may go up even faster if my guess is right and the state of Iowa puts another 10 cents per

gallon on for road improvements. I would not be surprised if the feds go for another 10 cents a gallon on the federal gas tax.

Penney’s I read where Penney’s will start producing its catalogues again this year. I haven’t seen one of those things in a long time. Being an old fart, I’d rather read a catalogue than go online any day.

Movies The “American Sniper” movie sure made a big splash this past week. The movie has brought in more than $100 million in its first week. It had one of the biggest selling first weeks ever for an “R” rated movie. It seems to have hit a cord with a lot of movie-goers.

There seems to be a lot of good movies out right now.

YMCA The Southern Prairie YMCA here in Creston is having its annual dinner and auction on Saturday, Feb. 7. The event will feature a mystery dinner theatre. Plus, there will be plenty of wonderful items to bid on. Tickets are available at the Y for $35. It looks like it will be a fun evening.

Winter It’s great having some warm days in between what looks like will be the return of the cold winter coming back the end of this month. The long range forecast has that chilling Arctic front coming back down for a couple of weeks. Brrr!

Thought for the week: “It’s easy to make a buck. It’s a lot tougher to make a difference.” — Tom Brokaw

Letter to the editor

Money out of taxpayers’ pocket From Karon Finn

Creston

Tax: a compulsory contribution, usually of money that is required for the support of a government.

Fee: a fixed amount of money charged for a privilege or service.

Fee or tax, it’s still money out of the taxpayers’ pocket.

Senate File 295 which was passed into law in 2013 contains a new property class. Quoting from the Iowa League of Cities Report dated November 2013: “A new property class was established for multi-residential property, which includes mobile home parks, manufactured home communities, land-leased communities, assisted living facilities and property primarily used or intended for human habitation containing three or more separate living quarters.

Additionally for buildings that are not otherwise classified as residential property, that portion of a building that is used or intended for human habitation can be classified as a multi-residential property even if human habitation is not the primary use of the building and regardless of the number of dwelling units located in the building. The rollback percentages will be phased in over 8 years, beginning in assessment year 2015 (there is no backfill provision for this class).”

Multi-Residential Property Rollback Schedule is Jan. 1, 2015 — 86.25 percent; Jan. 1, 2016 — 82.5 percent; Jan. 1, 2017 — 78.75 percent; Jan. 1, 2018 — 75 percent; Jan. 1, 2019 — 71.25 percent; Jan. 1, 2020 — 67.5 percent; Jan. 1, 2021

— 63.75 percent; and January 1, 2022 and thereafter the same as residential which at the present is 54.4002 percent.

Great for multi-residential properties but what about the revenue lost to our local counties, cities, schools, hospitals and etc. ... revenue lost without backfill from the state. The absentee landlords of the state will receive the same rollback as our local small business people.

In telecommunications an exemption was made and as the value of their property increased, the percentage of reduction is less — 0 to 20M value 20 percent less and 0 to 500M value 10 percent less.

The state legislature and the governor have transferred most of the responsibilities to the local governments while dictating to them what revenue they are to receive for much-needed services in their cities and counties. It’s time for local control not state control. The cities and counties may be devastated by this loss of revenue. The only options for local government is more taxes, less services and firing of local employees. Is it any surprise that the city of Creston is proposing to raise the utility fee?

Don’t let politicians tell you they haven’t raised taxes! They are forcing the cities and counties to raise fees. A fee is a tax. An increase in the levy is a tax. A decrease in your rollback is a tax. An increase of your assessment is a tax. A reduction in your homestead and veterans credit is a tax. Watch your property tax statement and ask questions.

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Canadian snipers wiped out an ISIS mortar battery HOLLYWOOD — God Bless America and how’s everybody?

Clint Eastwood’s American Sniper set January box office records last weekend earning over one hundred million in ticket sales. Its success angered the anti-war crowd. On Sunday Michael Moore tweeted that snipers are cowards and now nobody in Hollywood will walk outside the building with him.

Tiger Woods showed up in the Alps to surprise Lindsay Vonn when she won a World Cup title in Italy Sunday. However, as she skied past the finish line, a video camera swung quickly and knocked out Tiger’s front tooth.

The camera had just found out that he was seeing dozens of other video cameras.

The Super Bowl will pit the New England Patriots against the Seattle Seahawks in Phoenix. It’s become a national feast day. Advertising Age says that fans are expected to eat twenty-one million hot dogs on Super Bowl Sunday so don’t be surprised if this year’s Budweiser ad doesn’t feature any horses.

President Obama spoke for over an hour to a joint session of Congress Tuesday as he delivered his State of the Union speech. It’s always a very long hour. If Bill Cosby had convinced his two dozen accusers to watch State of the Union speeches with him instead of drugging them, they’d still be out.

Topical humor Argus Hamilton

President Obama was interrupted by applause seventy-six times during his State of the Union address on Tuesday in Washington.

After six years, Americans are used to his speech impediment by now. Every time President Obama tries to pronounce the phrase radical Islam, it comes out free community college.

President Obama spoke to Congress Tuesday facing revolt from liberals over income inequality and from conservatives for appearing soft on Islam. It’s tough.

No one wants to say that President Obama has had a bad year but he’s currently being investigated for using performance-detracting drugs.

President Obama in his State of the Union speech proposed raising taxes on wealthy Americans and raising taxes on trust funds. It was class warfare disguised as a heartfelt plea. Obama asked Americans to pitch in and help those he says are down on their luck, namely the Lakers and the Knicks.

Canadian snipers wiped out an ISIS mortar battery in Iraq Tuesday, checking ISIS savagery.

It’s now a major concern. White House press secretary Josh Earnest claims it’s unfair to attribute ISIS atrocities to radical Islam but

if the beheadings are an example of moderate Islam, we’re in real trouble.

The Pentagon sent warships into the Red Sea Tuesday as Yemen’s government seemed about to fall to al-Qaeda. The administration was quick to explain. When President Obama said two years ago that al-Qaeda was on the run he meant they’re so hot they’re selling franchises like they’re McDonald’s.

Governor Chris Christie urged both parties in the New Jersey legislature to work together and solve problems in his State of the State address last week. He’s still dogged by Bridgegate. Chris Christie could be the first president to bring America together by forcing all of us to merge into one traffic lane.

Car and Driver magazine says the new high-powered Ford GT stole the show at Detroit’s North American Auto Show at the Cobo Center in Detroit. On top of that, Ford announced its engineers just invented a c ar that runs on water, but unfortunately it’ll only runs on water from the Yellowstone River.

Denver County Fair officials reported that marijuana plants will be judged for blue ribbons this year as well as marijuana brownies. The pot pavilion will also include a joint-rolling contest. As a result, the county fair organizers are expecting a record number of contestants in the pie-eating contest.

CHURCH Afton

ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH, Browning and Filmore Streets, William Richardson, pastor.

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. worship service. Wednesday, 7 p.m. Bible study and youth. Saturday, 7:25 a.m. “In the Mirror” radio program on Creston Radio.

ST. EDWARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, 104 W. Union St., Rev. Ken Halbur, pastor.

Sunday, 10:45 a.m. Mass; after Mass, Confession. Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. Mass. Wednesday, 6:15 p.m. religious education classes; 6:30 p.m. devotions; and high school youth group, St. Malachy School.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

Sunday, 10 a.m. worship; 5:30 p.m. potluck supper, open to the public; 6:30 p.m. Sunday evening worship service. Aspire Food Pantry dropoff site.

Arispe

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

Sunday, 11 a.m. worship.

Beaconsfield

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Rick Hawkins, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service.

Clearfield

AREA BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, Ron Christian, pastor; 641-336-2409; website www.areabiblefellowship.org.

Sunday, 10 a.m. worship service; 11:15 a.m. Sunday school.

Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. AWANA, Clearfield Community Center.

CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Sherry Wiley, lay speaker.

Sunday, 9:15 a.m. worship; 10:30 a.m. Sunday school.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Shurmaine McAlpine, pastor.

Sunday, 8 a.m. Sunday school; 9 a.m. worship.

Corning

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 907 Grove Ave., Ken Rummer, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. worship services.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 901 Nodaway St., Andrew Bardole, pastor.

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. adult Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. worship service.

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH, Dan Lamgo, pastor.

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. worship service. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. prayer service.

MESSIANIC MISSION SEVENTH DAY, 405 11th St. Sabbath services, second and fourth Saturdays. Call 641-3223386 for time and place.

REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH, 800 17th St., Philip Ritter, pastor.

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school and adult Bible study; 10:45 a.m. worship with Holy Communion. Wednesday, 9 a.m.

Bible study.

ST. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 504 Grove, Ave., Lazarus Kirigia, pastor.

Saturday, 5:30 p.m. Mass.

Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Mass; 7 p.m. youth group. Wednesday, 2 to 5 p.m. religious education classes.

Creston

ABUNDANT LIFE FAMILY CHURCH, 500 S. Birch St., Douglas R. Brunell, pastor, (641) 782-5766, email alfc@ iowatelecom.net; website www.

AbundantLifeFamilyChurch.com.

Sunday, 10:30 a.m. children’s church and worship service.

Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. worship and Kid’s Club. Thursday, 6:30 a.m. Men of Honor; 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Light Switch teens.

APOSTOLIC LIGHTHOUSE UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH, 600 N. Lincoln St., Paul Vandevender, pastor, 782-5594.

Sunday, 10 a.m. Sunday school and worship service; 5:30 p.m. prayer time; 6 p.m. worship service. Wednesday, 7 p.m. worship service. Home Bible study, call 782-5594.

LIFE CHURCH, ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 417 Wyoming Ave., Karen Norton, lead pastor, 641782-4236, e-mail crestonrolag@ gmail.com, website lifechurchcreston.com.

Friday, 2:45 p.m. Church van leaving from the Norton home

for Winter Jam at Wells Fargo Arena. Cost is $10 for the concert, plus money for food and gas. Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for all ages; 10:35 a.m. morning worship, “The Parables of Jesus, Week 2”; after worship, soup fellowship dinner; Acts 2 Journey Team meeting after dinner, read chapter 8 and be ready to discuss. Tuesday, 7 to 10 a.m. Coffee Cafe, fellowship hall. Bring a friend for coffee and conversation. WiFi is available. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. prayer time in the sanctuary; 7 p.m. Family Night Activities; adult Bible study, Romans, santuary; Life Youth, lower level youth room; and Kids Club, lower level fellowship hall. Thursday (1/29), 7 to 10 a.m. Coffee Cafe, fellowship hall. Bring a friend for coffee and conversation. WiFi is available.

CHURCH OF CHRIST, 510 S. Poplar St., Timothy L. Haynie and Nathan Langford, evangelists, 641-344-3201.

Thursday, 3:30 p.m. SIRF. Friday, 7:30 p.m. AA meeting.

Sunday, 10:45 a.m. worship services. Monday, 7:30 p.m. AA meeting. Tuesday, 3 p.m. Crisis fund center open, 5 p.m. Open table. Wednesday, 9:30 a.m.

TOPS. COMMUNITY OF CHRIST, Creston Congregation (RLDS), 820 N. Elm St., Elder Gary O’Daniels, pastoral coordinator.

Sunday, 9:15 a.m. praise and inspiration, Powells; 9:30 a.m. church school class; 10:30 a.m. morning worship, Ken Mallas, presider; Darl Ferguson, speaker.

CREST BAPTIST, affiliated with Southern Baptist Convention, Poplar and Townline streets, Chuck Spindler, pastor. Website: www.crestbaptistchurch.com.

Today, 6:30 p.m. Celebrate Recovery, GriefShare. Friday, 8:30 a.m. Operation World prayer meeting. Saturday, 8 a.m. prayer meeting. Sunday, 9:30 a.m.

Bible study (for all ages); 10:45 a.m. worship; noon Appalachia Service Project to host fundraising lunch after worship, free-will donations will be accepted; 6 p.m. Men’s Bible study. Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. Women’s Bible study; 9 to 10 p.m. Creston Salt Company resumes at SWCC room 120.

Wednesday, 6:30 a.m. prayer meeting; 6:30 p.m. TeamKid, youth ministry, DivorceCare and adult Bible study.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 1001 N. Lincoln St., David Tebbenkamp, pastor; Dan Fields, youth pastor.

Friday, 3:30 p.m. Junior Freeze-Out, IRB Camp. Saturday, 10 a.m. Care and Share Christian Senior Singles, breakfast at The Windrow. Sunday, 8:45 a.m. worship service; 10:15 a.m. Sunday school hour; 4 p.m. Melody Makers choir practice; 5 p.m. family worship service. Tuesday, 9 a.m. Ladies Bible study, “Twelve Extraordinary Women”

by John McArthur and 7 p.m.

“Anna: The Faithful Witness” led by Judi Sauser, both at Loy Christensen’s, 1000 N. Vine.

Wednesday, 6 p.m. Triumphant Praise choir rehearsal – senior high; 6:30 p.m. AWANA clubs and junior high Trek; senior high youth group; adult Bible study and prayer meeting.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), 301 E. Townline St. Sunday, 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. worship service with guest speaker Rev. Arlene Drennan. Tuesday, 1:30 p.m.

Tootles (games/crafts) in fellowship hall. Wednesday, 6 p.m. praise and worship service.

FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST, 104 N. Oak St. Sunday, 11 a.m. church service.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 702 W. Prairie St., the Rev. Jim Woodworth, pastor; Mary O’Riley, pastoral intern.

Today, 5:30 p.m. annual Deacon/Elder meeting at The Pizza Ranch. Friday, 1:30 p.m. crafting workshop. Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school – all ages; 10:45 a.m. worship services; 6 p.m. new member classes begin.

Monday, Newsletter articles due.

Tuesday, 1 p.m. Stich, Knit and Quilt. Wednesday, 9 a.m. Pastor’s Bible study; 5:30 p.m. Joyful Noise; 7 p.m. choir practice; and Parish Council.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 400 N. Elm St., Gideon Gallo, pastor. Call 641-782-2427, 641-782-7267. E-mail: fumc. creston@gmail.com. Facebook: Creston First United Methodist Church. Office hours: 8 a.m. to

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Iowa pastor dons fancy boots to lead ‘Cowboy Church’ service OSAGE (AP) — The pastor wore fancy boots and churchgoers’ broadbrimmed hats perched on the edges of pews.

They were signs of the “Cowboy Church” service held every third Sunday evening at the First Baptist Church in the northern Iowa city of Osage.

Guitars, banjoes, accordions and a lot of singing are heard instead of organ music, because “Cowboy Church” is “not like a stuffy church service,” said Rev. Paul Brown.

The reverend’s wife, Kar-

en Hahn-Brown, sings and plays the rhythm guitar and the upright bluegrass bass for the services.

She told the Mason City Globe Gazette they “kind of fly by the seat of our pants and have fun in a manner pleasing to God.” The couple married last year, and services at the church began soon after, during the summer.

Her husband’s messages on Sunday nights take on a roaming-on-the-range theme, such as “Staying Above the Snake Line.”

Pope removes Iowa priest accused of abusing minor years ago DES MOINES (AP) — Pope Francis has defrocked an Iowa priest who was accused of abusing a minor years ago.

Howard Fitzgerald, who worked at parishes in central and western Iowa over the last 35 years, received notice of the pope’s decision Monday.

3 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday; 8 a.m. to noon Tuesday and Friday.

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. worship services; 9:30 a.m.

Sunday school. Tuesday, 9 a.m.

Summit House Bible study; 1:30 p.m. Crestridge Bible study.

Wednesday, 6:15 p.m. handbell rehearsal; 7 p.m. choir rehearsal. Thursday, 12:05 p.m. United Methodist Men. GOD’S OUTREACH DELIVERANCE INTERNATIONAL, 306 N. Oak St., 641-278-1173, Pastor JoAnna Davis.

Thursday, 6 p.m. Women’s Bible study, church. Friday, 7 p.m. Friday Night Fire service, church. Sunday, 9 to 10 a.m.

Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. church service; 6 p.m. church service.

Monday, 4 to 5:45 p.m. children’s ministry (preschool through 11 years old); 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. youth ministry (12 years old and up). Wednesday, first and third, 7 p.m. Men’s Bible study, Outreach Center, 124 N. Maple St. HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC CHURCH, 107 W. Howard St., Rev. Ken Halbur, pastor.

Friday, 7 a.m. Mass, St. Malachy Chapel; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ReRun shop. Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon ReRun shop; 4:30 to 5 p.m. Confession; 5:15 p.m.

Mass. Sunday, 8:15 to 8:45 a.m.

Confession; 9 a.m. Mass; brunch following in hall. Monday, 5 to 6 p.m. Adoration, St. Malachy Chapel; 6 p.m. Mass, St. Malachy Chapel; 7:15 p.m. Board of Education meeting, St. Malachy School. Tuesday, noon to 5 p.m.

ReRun shop. Wednesday, 7 a.m.

Mass, St. Malachy Chapel; 6:30 p.m. high school youth group, St. Malachy School; 7 p.m. religious education classes; and Knights of Columbus officers meeting, hall.

Thursday (1/29), 7 a.m. Mass, St. Malachy Chapel; 7 p.m. RCIA, hall.

JERUSALEM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 1965 REA Road, Rev. Jim W. Morris, pastor.

Sunday, 8 a.m. Bible study; 9 a.m worship.

KINGDOM HALL OF JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES, 1000 Cottonwood St. Sunday, 10 a.m. public talk and Watchtower study. Thursday, 7:30 p.m. congregation Bible study, ministry school and service meeting.

PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD I.M. “Mana del Cielo” The Rev. Miguel Delgado, phone 515473-2527.

Saturday, noon worship.

Sunday, 1:30 p.m. worship.

PLATTE CENTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 2396 Eagle Ave., south of Creston, Rev. Delores Doench, pastor.

Sunday, 9:15 a.m. Sunday

Fitzgerald had been placed on indefinite leave in June from his most recent position serving at two Indianola parishes and Simpson College.

At the victim’s request, church officials have not released information about when and where the abuse occurred. school; 10 a.m. coffee/fellowship time; 10:30 a.m. church service.

SALEM LUTHERAN CHURCH, 602 W. Townline St., 641-7822920. Brian Jack, pastor. Website: www.salemluth.net.

Sunday, 9 a.m. Sunday school and adult education; 10 a.m. worship service; 11 a.m. annual congregational meeting; noon potluck; 6 p.m. Alpha Course.

Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. Quilters.

Wednesday, 7 p.m. choir; No Confirmation.

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, 104 N. Oak St., Jared Miller, pastor, 515-897-7919, email jaredandkatiem@gmail. com.

Saturday, 9 a.m. worship service; 11 a.m. Sabbath school.

SOLID ROCK MINISTRIES, 1216 N. Cherry St. (corner of Townline and Cherry streets).

Sunday, 9:45 to 10:15 a.m.

Sunday school; 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. coffee and fellowship; 10:45 a.m. worship service.

ST. JOHN’S UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, 601 S. Maple St., Dan Moore, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service and Sunday School.

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS), 800 N. Sumner Ave., Creston; 111 E. South St., Mount Ayr; the Rev. Jonathan C. Watt, pastor, 641782-5095, http://TrinityCreston. org.

Sunday, Mount Ayr: 8 a.m.

Divine Service; 9:30 a.m. Bible class and Sunday school; Creston: 9:45 a.m. Divine Service and Lutheran Schools Sunday; 11 a.m. Sunday school and Bible classes; 7 p.m. adult instruction class. Monday, 12:30 p.m. preschool. Tuesday, 6:30 a.m. Early Risers Bible study in fellowship hall; 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. preschool. Wednesday, 12:30 p.m. preschool; 6 p.m. Confirmation classes. Thursday (1/29), 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. preschool.

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST (Congregational), 501 W. Montgomery St., the Rev. Jim Woodworth, pastor; Mary O’Riley, pastoral intern.

Today, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. SIRF. Friday, 7:30 p.m. AA meeting.

Sunday, 9:15 worship services.; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. food pantry distribution. Monday, 7:30 a.m.

AA meeting; Newsletter articles due today. Tuesday, 9 a.m. to noon pastor’s office hours; 3 to 5 p.m. Crisis Fund Center open; 5 to 6 p.m. Open Table (Walmart).

Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. TOPS; 7 p.m. Parish Council meeting.

Cromwell

CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Dan Moore, pastor.

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Sunday, 10 a.m. fellowship; 10:30 a.m. worship and Sunday school. Monday, 12:30 p.m. prayer group, sanctuary; 1 p.m. quilting. Wednesday, 1 p.m.

Quilters.

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UNITED CHURCH OF DIAGONAL, Ed Shields, pastor, office 641-344-0652, www.diagonalchurch.com.

Sunday, 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. church.

Ellston

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Bruce Giese, pastor.

Website: www.ellstonumc.org.

Sunday, 9:15 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. worship.

Greenfield

CORNERSTONE FELLOWSHIP EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH, 2158 Highway 92, Jeff Banks, pastor, office 641-743-0221.

Website: www.welcometocornerstone.org.

Thursday, 7 p.m. Men’s Fraternity; 7 to 9 p.m. “Breaking Free” Women’s Bible study.

Friday, 11 a.m. J.O.Y. (Just Older Youth); 7 p.m. “Odd Nights Out” youth group. Sunday, 9:30 a.m. worship service; 11:10 a.m. to noon Christian Living classes; 6 to 8 p.m.

Second Half; Homebuilders; Marriage Oneness; and Multiply.

Wednesday, 6:20 p.m. AWANA; 7 to 8:30 p.m. youth group at the Green’s home.

ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 213 N. E. Elm St., Kenneth Gross, pastor. Website: www.stjohngreenfield.parishesonline.com.

Saturday, 4:30 to 5 p.m.

Reconciliation; 5:15 p.m.

Mass. Sunday, 8:15 a.m. Mass.

Wednesday, 6:20 to 7:30 p.m.

Faith Formation (preK-8 grades).

Thursday (1/22), 8:30 a.m. Mass.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 108 S.W. 5th St. Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service; 10 a.m. coffee and fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Sunday school.

Tuesday, 3:30 to 6 p.m. food bank and children’s clothes closet open; 6:30 p.m. worship service. Thursday, 12:30 p.m. worship service.

Lacelle

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Dwayne Henrichs, pastor.

Sunday, 10 a.m. children’s Sunday school; 11 a.m. worship service.

Lenox

CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), 1007 W. Temple St. Sunday, 10 a.m. worship.

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS, 702 W. Ohio St. Stanley Price, branch president.

Sunday, 10 a.m. sacrament meeting; 11:15 a.m. Sunday school; 12:10 p.m. relief society, priesthood, young women and young men; 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. primary. For local information, contact Clinton Allen, (641) 3224494.

COUNTRY ROADS BAPTIST CHURCH, at 202 E. Temple (old lumber yard), Mitch Green, pastor. Website: countryroadslenox. com.

Sunday, 10 a.m. worship.

Wednesday, 6 p.m. meal and study.

MERCER CENTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, four miles north, four miles west of Lenox, Franklin Rogers, pastor.

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. worship service.

SALEM CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, 4 miles north, 1 mile west of Lenox.

ST. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 600 W. Michigan St., Lazarus Kirigia, pastor.

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. Mass with religious education classes afterward. Wednesday, 7 p.m. CYO. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 103 W. Michigan St., Shurmaine McAlpine, pastor.

Sunday, 9:15 a.m. adult Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. worship service and Sunday school for children.

UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 401 W. Michigan St., Tim Maxa, pastor, 641-333-4214.

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. worship service. First and third Sunday, youth fellowship. Wednesday, Evening Bible study.

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Lorimor CHURCH OF GOD, Ben Turner, pastor.

Sunday, 9:45 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. worship service.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, Lorimor, George Henriksen, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. worship service.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

Sunday, 8:45 a.m. worship.

Macksburg

HEBRON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Ben Carter-Allen, pastor.

Sunday, 10 a.m. Sunday school; 11 a.m. worship service.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Ben Carter-Allen, pastor. Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service with supervised nursery during church; 10 a.m.

Sunday school. Third Thursday, United Methodist Women.

Murray

BAPTIST CHURCH, Alex Bauman, pastor.

Sunday, 8:45 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. worship services. Wednesday, 7 p.m.

Midweek Bible study and prayer meeting. Third Thursday of the month, 7 to 9 p.m. Missionary meeting.

CHURCH OF CHRIST, 430 Third St., Brian McCracken, pastor, 641340-0474, bmac2366@yahoo. com; Dillon, associate pastor, 515-971-2066, dillonbrandt89@ gmail.com; office, 641-447-2569, office@murraychurchofchrist. org; website, www.murraychurchofchrist.org.

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. worship service; 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Sunday school; 10:15 to 10:35 a.m. fellowship; 10:35 a.m. worship service; 7 p.m. high school Bible Study at the Brandt’s. Wednesday, 7 p.m. children/youth groups at church.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Sandy Smith and Brandon Campbell, pastors.

Sunday, 10 a.m. Sunday school; 11 a.m. worship.

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P L Y M O U T H CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, 311 W. First St., Phil Price, minister.

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. brunch; 9 a.m. worship services; 10 a.m. annual meeting after church; potluck dinner after.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 124 S. Maple St., Cathy Nutting, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service.

Prescott

PRESCOTT UNITED CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), 401 6th Ave., the Rev. Steven Wainwright.

Sunday, 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. worship.

Shannon City

SHANNON CITY COMMUNITY CHURCH, Lila Dell Greene, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. church service; 10 a.m. Sunday school.

Sharpsburg

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Shurmaine McAlpine, pastor.

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. worship.

UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Tim Maxa, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service; 10 a.m. Sunday school.

Stringtown

STRINGTOWN COMMUNITY CHURCH, junction of Highway 34 and Sycamore Ave., the Rev. Richard Queener, pastor.

Sunday, 9:45 a.m. worship service. Wednesday, 1 to 4 p.m.

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Thayer

PLEASANT VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Dwayne Henrichs, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service; 10 a.m. Sunday school.

Tingley

CHRISTIAN CHURCH Sunday, 10 a.m. Sunday School; 11 a.m. worship service.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Bruce Giese, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. worship; 10:30 a.m. Sunday school.

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Shop with kindness Dear Readers: If you are SHOPPING FOR CLOTHES, here are a few things to keep in mind: Please think about the sales attendants, especially if you are trying on a lot of clothes. They have many tasks: Keeping the sales floor organized, answering the phones ... and, oh yes, of course helping you, the customer, by looking for something and ringing up sales.

So do them a favor, and be nice! Don’t leave the fitting room a mess. For heaven’s sake, do you do this at home? The folks are there to help you, not be your maid.

Hang garments back up if you are not going to buy them. Don’t just drop them on the floor or leave them a jumbled mess! You can hang them on the door or take them to the front area. It’s a minute or two of your time.

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Horoscope Friday, Jan. 23, 2015 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You are thinking quiet thoughts today, but mostly these thoughts are about self-improvement. You are naturally competitive, which means you are even competitive with yourself!

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A conversation with a powerful female friend will leave a strong impression on you. You might be inspired to join forces with others to help a worthy cause.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Be careful with your interactions with authority figures today, especially female bosses or parents. There’s an element in the air related to self-improvement. Someone might want to “improve” you!

(Oh no.)

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Powerful discussions about controversial subjects like religion, politics and racial issues are likely today. If you don’t want to get caught in the middle, step aside.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) You might take an improved approach to handling your debt. The trick is that you have to commit to it and be on board. Are you up for it?

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Conversations with partners might involve a new approach to dealing with kids. Others will discover a better way of planning vacations or social outings.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Look around you today, because you will see ways to introduce improvements at work. Ironically, you also can see ways to improve your health.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Romance will be passionate and intense today. Even your response to the arts will be passionate. It’s as if your feelings are up for grabs today.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Your desire to make improvements at home will focus on decluttering and removing garbage or anything that is no longer necessary. It’s a start.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Your powers of communication today are convincing!

This is a powerful day for those of you in sales, marketing, teaching, acting and writing.

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PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Take a realistic look in the mirror and ask yourself what you can do to improve your image.

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others. Not only are you an individual character, you also seek out people who are highly individualistic. This is the year you have been waiting for. It’s a time of expansion and great activity. Take advantage of opportunities. A major change might take place, perhaps as significant as what occurred around 2005. It’s time to try your wings!

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What to look for in a new garage door - and why you should replace yours now (BPT) - At first thought, the dead of winter may not seem to be the optimum time to replace your garage door.

In fact, quite the opposite is true: frigid temperatures and brisk winds readily prove the need to upgrade your garage door from an older non-insulated version to a modern, energy efficient garage door.

The garage door is generally the largest moving object in your home and offers the greatest exposure to the elements. An insulated garage door will maintain the temperature in your garage in the winter and summer and likely decrease heating and cooling costs. Insulated garage doors not only make the garage more comfortable inside but also affect the rooms adjacent to or above the garage. In addition, a well-insulated garage helps keep moisture out, and its sturdy construction offers a far greater noise-reducing sound barrier than non-insulated models.

What should consumers look for in an energy efficient garage door? For starters, check out the R-value. R-value is a measure of thermal resistance to heat flow and is how most garage door manufacturers show the energy efficiency of their product. The higher the R-value of a door, the more insulation you’ll get.

Second, look at the door’s construction. Well-insulated doors will have a “triple-lay-

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Currently our MLS web site is www. bluegrassbor.com. On that site, you can view all the homes our local agents have listed. Eventually, buyers call an agent to see in the house.

Any of the agents can show you all of the houses so you’re not hopping between agents. Be aware that some of the other real estate web sites are not up-to-date. Recently a customer brought me a list of foreclosures they’d found on line and wanted to see. Of eight listings, only one was for sale. Some of the others had sold as long ago as 2012. Our web site and the MLS web site is updated daily as new listings come onto the market and is most reliable.

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er” construction, consisting of environmentally safe polystyrene or polyurethane thermal insulation between two layers of heavy-duty steel.

Homeowner Rob Slaughter in North Carolina recognizes the energy savings and noise reduction values of his new garage door.

“The original garage doors that were installed when our house was built in 1999 were non-insulated single-layer of steel. Insulated doors are far superior to just plain steel doors in performance - not

to mention the improved appearance,” Slaughter says.

“The new doors are much quieter when we open and close them and don’t have the hollow rattle of the steel doors.

“I could almost instantly feel our garage warming up after the installation of our new door, which happened to be on an unusually cold day in November. With the old steel doors, the outside temperature would come into the garage,” he adds. “I fully expect to see a significant drop in my heating and

cooling costs over the next year.”

Of all the budget-friendly improvement projects you can complete before spring, a new garage door will not only save on energy costs, it will give you one of the best returns on your investment and provide a great value for your home. Over the last few years, surveys conducted by the Remodeling Cost vs.

Value Report indicate that installing new garage doors has been a project in the top rankings for return on investment.

Hot master bath trends for 2015 and beyond (BPT) — When it comes to renovating spaces in your home, the master bath should be top of mind.

Leading master bath trends for 2015 go beyond functionality to incorporate features that complement the design aesthetic and provide a touch of luxury for lasting results.

By understanding top trends and incorporating them into your remodel, you can instantly increase your home’s comfort, style and value. Renovated master baths are not only in demand, but bathroom remodels also provide one of the highest rates of return on investment. A midrange bathroom remodel recoups 72.5 percent during resale, according to Remodeling Magazine’s 2014 Cost vs.

Value report.

Here are the hottest trends in master bath renovations for 2015: Zen-like designs meet a contemporary aesthetic Homeowners want modern designs with uninterrupted sight lines, but they don’t want their bathroom to feel cold or calculated.

Master baths are becoming spa-like retreats with upgrades that help homeowners look and feel their best.

The inclusion of modern technology, like programmable water features and smart televisions, is offset by designing with organic textures, like bamboo, cotton and marble for a Zenlike feel.

Subway tiles reign king The master bath is the perfect place to incorporate tile work - it’s durable, beautiful and water resistant. Despite the availability of thousands of tile designs, one classic option is trending: subway tile. These aren’t grandma’s bland rectangle tiles. Modern subway tiles are available in a wide array of colors to add a splash of personality to master bathrooms. A few popular subway tile colors include slate gray, cobalt blue and winter white. Tile experts mix tiles of different colors to create truly timeless, one-of-a-kind designs.

Ultra-clear glass creates luxurious bathroom spaces Today’s homeowners are embracing free-flowing light within the master bath for an open, airy spalike feel. In order to display beautiful showers and let light fill the room, advanced glass is in high demand for shower surrounds. For example, stunningly clear Clarvista Glass is treated with a proprietary protective coating that makes the shower enclosure super smooth and easy to clean, and keeps it sparkling clear for the lifetime of the glass - no more dullness or corrosion that builds up over time due to the presence of heat and humidity. Available in clear or acid-etched to match any bathroom design, ultra-clear Clarvista Glass eliminates green tones found in other glass and offers lifetime protection, making it a stylish way to protect your remodeling investment. Visit ppgclarvistaglass.com to learn more.

Radiant heated floors increase comfort

Cold toes are the last thing you want when enjoying your master bath, which is why radiant flooring is considered a must-have for 2015. Heated flooring is trending particularly in areas where the temperature drops during the evening or the winter is lengthy. Electric radiant heat is typically installed under tile flooring and is regulated with a temperature gauge - an effective way to add luxurious warmth to the entire master bath suite.

Spa-like showers create a personal oasis More than just a place to get clean, homeowners are using the master bath shower as a place where they can escape the stresses of daily life and enjoy personal time.

In order to create this oasis, designers are incorporating a variety of upscale features into showers. From steam showers, designed to open pores, to multiple shower heads that provide mist from every angle, the shower is more customized than ever before.

Modern metallics add visual interest Metals used in the bathroom add visual interest and style. While stainless steel is a safe choice, higher-end bathrooms frequently feature metals that convey interesting colors and textures, such as oil-rubbed bronze and brushed nickel.

Brass tones are making a comeback in unusual hues like warm-colored copper, and these options add richness to the overall bathroom design.

Big and bold light fixtures create personality Homeowners are setting all subtleties aside when selecting master bath light fixtures. Unexpected lighting will be a statement piece for the master bath in 2015. From glamorous crystal chandeliers to clusters of hand-blown glass globes or drum pendants made with laser-cut metal, light fixtures are the finishing touch that redefines a master bath’s personality and functionality.

If you’re not sure where to begin, check out the “How to Buy a Garage Door” guide on amarr.com or at YouTube.com/amarrgaragedoors. The guide is a helpful tool to get you started, offering great tips on the benefits of different materials and how to match a door with your home’s architecture and character.

Whether your garage door withstands heat, wind, snow, rain or all of the above, it’s the largest line of defense for your home. Make sure that it’s working hard for you by

Remember R Realty Realtors can show you properties listed with out-of-town agents and other agencies in our Multiple Listing Service locally. Ask Dino, Rick, Shellie or Retta to show these homes to you so you’re dealing with a known and trusted agent.

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5 home design tips on layering (BPT) — Designers are often drawn to a simple, modern look - however, layering unique patterns and textures in the home is a quickly growing trend.

Keep your space harmonized, yet distinct, with the tips outlined below.

Fancy frames. An empty wall holds endless potential. If the room is small, expand your space with a mirror collage featuring a variety of shapes and varnishes. Is your heart set on a colorful patterned wallpaper? Showcase your favorite print in a large frame for a beautiful living room backdrop to avoid feeling overwhelmed. Art fans should collect a variety of frames in different finishes and styles to create a “living room gallery” featuring a beautiful art display.

Transitional design. For a distinct kitchen environment, combine the artisan feel of the early 20 Century with sophisticated technology. The Artesso collection by Brizo features an industrial yet refined design that works in both contemporary and traditional kitchens. The single-handle pull-down faucet offers SmartTouch Technology, which allows users to activate the flow of water with a simple touch anywhere on the spout, hub or handle.

“From urban-loft to chic farmhouse, it’s important to choose a faucet that matches your individual style and offers an enhanced user experience,” says Seth Fritz, Brizo product designer.

“The kitchen is the perfect setting to feature products that tout high-design and innovative technology.”

Pillow patterns. Choosing pillows isn’t always easy. While it’s fun to mix

and match, certain textures complement each other better than others. For example, linens and wool tend to look better with woven fabrics while shiny and matte fabrics are best kept separate. Mixing contrasting textures such as silk and corduroy calls for a strong sense of design confidence - but it can be done.

Rugs on rugs. Layering is a design tactic that fashion and interior designers use to make a statement. Start with a flat, neutral rug as your foundation and add a smaller, accent rug on top.

Investing in a large rug with a subdued color is smart, but have fun with the accent rug. Whether cowhide or a geometric print - choose a similar color scheme and play with the positioning by placing the top rug at a purposeful angle.

Old, renewed. When thinking about your space, it’s important to remember that design inspiration can be found anywhere.

Look for antique candle holders or paperweights.

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The Numbers Game

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14 in a row ATLANTA — Kyle Korver got out ahead of the break, took a pass from Al Horford and saw a clear path to the basket.

It was time to show his teammates that he really can dunk.

With Korver providing the highlight of the night with his first slam in more than two years, the Atlanta Hawkscruised past the Indiana Pacers 110-91 on Wednesday night, tying the franchise record with their 14th straight victory.

Even though it was another balanced effort, led by DeMarre Carroll and Jeff Teague scoring 17 points apiece, everyone wanted to chime in on Korver’s above-therim exploits.

Actually, it was the 16th in a 12-year NBA career, according to STATS, but Korver’s first since Nov. 16, 2012, at Sacramento — a span of 198 games.

Bears hire OC CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears announced Wednesday that they have reached an agreement to bring on former Denver Broncos offensive coordinator Adam Gase to serve in the same capacity with the club.

Gase signed a threeyear contract, according to a source.

Gase, 36, spent the day Wednesday interviewing with general manager Ryan Pace and head coach John Fox along with chairman George McCaskey and team president Ted Phillips. The interview marked the second time Gase spoke with the organization’s decision makers. Gase interviewed with McCaskey, Phillips and consultant Ernie Accorsi during Denver’s postseason bye week, just after the conclusion of the regular season.

White returns ASPEN, Colorado — After weeks of speculation, Shaun White confirmed Wednesday during a press conference that he will return to snowboarding competition Thursday night at X Games Aspen. It will be White’s first halfpipe event since he finished fourth in Sochi, Russia, last February while trying to win his third straight Olympic gold medal.

White, an eight-time Snowboard SuperPipe champion, arrived in Aspen earlier this week but had not confirmed whether he would take part in Thursday’s competition. Last year, three weeks before the Olympics, White practiced in Aspen but pulled out of the X Games at the last minute to save his body for Russia.

When asked at the outset of Wednesday afternoon’s press conference if he would, in fact, compete this year, he put his hand to his ear. “Come again? Come again?” he deadpanned.

Then the rider who has not lost in the Buttermilk Mountain pipe since 2007 answered the question.

“Yeah,” he said. “This is my favorite halfpipe of X Games, dare I say it. It’s riding really good. I’m excited. This will be fun.”

SPORTS

Nielsen selected for 2015 Shrine Bowl Game

By SCOTT VICKER

CNA sports editor • svicker@crestonnews.com

Creston/O-M record-breaking quarterback Alex Nielsen is the latest player selected to represent the program in the Iowa Shrine Bowl Game.

Nielsen, along with parents Beth and Todd Nielsen and head coach Brian Morrison, met with Jerry Hoffman, manager of the Iowa Shrine Bowl Game, Monday at Creston High School, officially receiving his invitation to play in the game.

The 2015 Iowa Shrine Bowl Game takes place Saturday, July 25 with kickoff scheduled for 4 p.m. in the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls.

“It’s great,” Morrison said about Nielsen being selected to play in the game. “I think the last four years we’ve had a representative in the Shrine game, and that’s just because of successful football seasons and great kids going through the program.

He’s a current example of

CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Iowa Shrine Bowl Game manager Jerry Hoffman (left) met with Creston/O-M senior Alex Nielsen on Monday to extend an invitation for Nielsen to play in the 2015 Iowa Shrine Bowl Game. Pictured, from left, are Hoffman, Beth and Todd Nielsen, Alex Nielsen and Creston/O-M head coach Brian Morrison.

a kid well deserving of the opportunity to play in such an elite game and what it stands for.”

After watching former Panther teammates Collin Bevins, Luke Neitzel and Trevor Frain play in the game the past three years, Nielsen finally gets his opportunity to play in the

Shrine Bowl.

Playing on the turf field at the UNI-Dome won’t be an unfamiliar experience for Nielsen, who led the Panthers to their first ever trip to the UNI-Dome this past fall.

“It’s a huge honor,” Nielsen said. “To carry on the tradition of Creston/O-M

football, it means a lot to represent my school and know all the hard work you’ve put in is starting to pay off.”

Nielsen is one of just 92 athletes selected to play in the 43rd Iowa Shrine Bowl Game.

Hoffman called the 92 athletes selected to play in

the game “premium athletes and citizens.” Being selected to play in the game is about more than just football.

“In addition to recognizing these great athletes, it also is a fundraiser for our Shrine hospitals,” Hoffman said. “Iowa has been No. 1 in giving to the Shrine hospitals the last three or four years. Last year, we were able to raise over $90,000 for the hospitals. It really is a unique experience.”

After the senior campaign Nielsen put together this past fall, which included being a consensus firstteam all-state quarterback in Class 3A, Morrison was not surprised to see him be selected for this game.

“If you play on a subpar football team, more than likely you’re not going to be selected for an honor like this,” Morrison said. “It’s representative of the season he had. I think area coaches Please see NIELSEN, page 10A

Breaking records out of the blocks Spartan men set five school records, one track record in first meet

By JAKE WADDINGHAM

CNA associate editor • jwaddingham@crestonnews.com

DUBUQUE — The Spartan men and women kicked off the 2015 indoor track campaign with record-breaking performances Saturday at the Sol Butler Invitational hosted by the University of Dubuque.

One track record and five indoor school records highlighted the Spartan’s thirdplace team finish, just a half point behind Monmouth College.

In the 55-meter dash, John Rivan, Jaiden Brown and Theo Piniau earned a spot in the finals. Rivan scorched a 6.37 for the win, a new school record and a new track record. The pre-

vious best time on the track was 6.46 seconds.

“I’m very happy for John, setting a track record in college is a big deal and it was a fun race to watch,” said Southwestern Community College head coach Bill Huntington.

H i s 55-meter time is tied for the third fastest in the National J u n i o r Rivan College Athletic Association so far this year.

Later in the meet, Rivan added a second place finish in the 200-meter dash,

CNA photo by JAKE WADDINGHAM

Erik Freed, center, leads a pack of Southwestern Community College runners during a Please see workout Tuesday night. Freed scored points in his first race as a Spartan, placing fifth SWCC, page 10A in the 600-meter run at the Sol Butler Invitational hosted by the University of Dubuque.

Panther girls win home Invitational New format to John

By SCOTT VICKER

CNA sports editor • svicker@crestonnews.com

The Creston/O-M girls bowling team ran away with the team title here Saturday at the home Panther Invitational at Panther Lanes, while the Creston/O-M boys placed fifth in the fiveteam competition.

The Panther girls posted a team score of 2131, besting Lenox and Mount Ayr, which tied for second, by 376 pins. Lenox won the boys team competition with a score of 1941, with Central Decatur finishing second at 1819. Creston/O-M, down to just four bowlers for the day, finished with a score of 1298.

CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Creston/O-M’s Emily Stults prepares to release a shot during Saturday’s Panther Invitational at Panther Lanes.

Stults, making her varsity debut for the season, helped the Panther girls take the team title at the home competition.

Creston/O-M junior Madison Hance posted the highest overall score of the day, bowling a two-game series of 400 to win the Hance girls competition by 99 pins over teammate Charley Parcher.

Mount Ayr and Lenox each placed two bowlers in the girls’ top six. Samantha Crawford finished third for the Raiderettes with a series of 268, while Cheyenne Percifield finished tied for fifth with a 257. Lenox’s Emily Powell finished fourth with a 265 series and Mika Ricks tied for fifth with her 257.

On the boys side, Central Decatur’s Nathan Harrah recorded the high score of the day with a 367 series.

Mount Ayr’s Ty Pollock and Nathan Roberts finished second and third with scores of 359 and 338, respectively. Nodaway Valley’s Wyatt Low finished fifth with his two-game series of 312.

“Once again, our kids put on a pretty good show,” Creston/O-M head coach Ron Pendegraft said. “Our girls once again took top Please see BOWLING, page 9A

J. Harris tourney

CORNING — The 60th annual John J. Harris Wrestling Tournament will have a new look.

There are 23 teams in this year’s event Friday and Saturday, but the Corning Activity Center will not be the only venue this year.

Due to the Iowa High School Athletic Association’s position on mat placement against walls, and a required safety area, the tournament will utilize two gyms with two mats in each since Southwest Valley’s current three mats won’t fit

in the Activity Center gym under the new guidelines.

The high school gym will have two mats for Friday’s action, which will have one more round than in previous years.

On Friday night, wrestling will take place in the two gyms with to-be-determined weight classes in each gym.

“We will try to keep consecutive weight classes together,” said Mat Beu, Southwest Valley athletic Please see HARRIS, page 10A

Panthers up to No. 6 on dual rankings Creston/O-M’s 13-0 wrestling team has moved up to No. 6 on the Iowa Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association dual team rankings released Wednesday.

Southeast Warren is No. 2 in Class 1A. In Class 3A, Council Bluffs Lewis Central is No. 18 and Glenwood, whose only loss is to Creston/O-M, is ranked 20th.

Class 1A — 1. ClarionGoldfield-Dows 15-1; 2.

Southeast Warren 24-1; 3. (tie) Alburnett 7-2 and Gilbertville Don Bosco 15-6; 5. EddyvilleBlakesburg-Fremont 22-2; 6.

Lisbon 15-7; 7. Logan-Magnolia 19-2; 8. (tie) Lake Mills 22-4 and Woodbury Central 12-5; 10. Dike-New Hartford 17-2; 11. Maquoketa Valley 26-7; 12.

South Central Calhoun 16-1; 13.

West Marshall 9-1; 14. Wilton 15-6; 15. Sibley-Ocheyedan 16-2; 16. Sumner-Fredericksburg 8-6.

Class 2A — 1. Union, LaPorte City 22-2; 2. Davenport Assumption 14-2; 3. Mediapolis 20-4; 4. Independence 13-5; 5.

Osage 19-5; 6. Creston/O-M 13-0; 7. New Hampton 25-6; 8. Central Lyon/George-Little Rock 11-0; 9. Humboldt 17-3; 10. Sergeant Bluff-Luton 12-6; 11. Clear Lake 18-13; 12. Washington 20-1; 13.

Mount Vernon 14-2; 14. Dubuque Wahlert 15-3; 15. Charles City 15-6; 16. Ballard 16-5.

Class 3A — 1. Southeast Polk 17-0; 2. Bettendorf 15-3; 3. Johnston 20-2; 4. (tie) Cedar Rapids Prairie 17-4 West Des Moines Valley 15-2; 6. WDM Dowling Catholic 11-3; 7. Cedar Rapids Jefferson 9-4; 8. North Scott 17-7; 9. Iowa City West

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team honors with a first place finish and we also took the top two spots individually.

Our team score of 2131 was about 50 pins above our team average. So once again, we scored well, but I think all our kids would agree we can do better.”

In addition to Hance’s 400 series and Parcher’s 301, Emily Stults receiver her first varsity start of the season and posted a score 40 pins better than her season average.

Pendegraft said Jenna Hayes (252), Kimberly Orr (216) and Alex Miller (201), who also received her first varsity start of the year, all bowled at or slightly better than their season averages.

Dylan Linch led the Panther boys with a two-game series of 271, followed closely

by Jonathan Seals’ 263. Evan Taylor rolled a 210 series, which was 30 pins above his season average.

“Since we only have five boys that we have available to bowl, we have no room for any losses to our lineup,” Pendegraft said. “As it turns out, we have one of our kids that can’t make it and the morning of the tournament, I get a call that Blake (Eddy) also can’t make it due to a trip to the emergency room.

“Because of that, we had to recruit David Qualseth to help out so he has joined the team for the remainder of the season. Regardless, we still had to bowl one short, so our score does not reflect how the kids really bowled. All three of our regular kids bowled well over their averages for

the day.”

Qualseth finished the day with a two-game series of 147.

“It was really fun to see the kids having a good time and interacting with each other in a spirited way,” Pendegraft said.

Red Oak The Panthers quickly got back into action Tuesday with a home match against Red Oak. The Creston/O-M girls finished with a team score of 2042, 221 pins back of Red Oak’s 2263. The Panther boys dropped a 2624-1761 match to the Tigers.

Hance once again led the Panther girls, this time bowling a two-game series of 319, while Parcher bowled a 295 and Hayes finished with a score of 272. Casey Batten bowled a 245 and Stults rounded out the team score with a 225.

For the boys, Eddy returned to the lineup, leading the way with a series of 309.

Seals rolled a 248, while Taylor bowled a 242. Qualseth finished the day with a score of 214 and Linch recorded a score of 198.

The Panthers return to action Saturday at home against Shenadoah, with bowling beginning at 1 p.m. at Panther Lanes.

PANTHER INVITATIONAL Boys Team standings — 1. Lenox 1941, 2. Central Decatur 1819, 3.

Mount Ayr 1622, 4. Nodaway Valley 1363, 5. Creston/O-M 1298.

Individual standings — 1. Nathan Harrah, Central Decatur, 367; 2. Ty Pollock, Mount Ayr, 359; 3. Nathan Roberts, Mount Ayr, 338; 4. Sam White, Central Decatur, 337; 5.

Wyatt Low, Nodaway Valley, 312; 6.

Devon Jones, Central Decatur, 289.

Creston/O-M (1298) — Dylan Linch 126-145—271, Jonathan

Seals 122-141—263, Evan Taylor 101-109—210, David Qualseth 90-57—147. Totals — 891-407— 1298. Baker Rotation — 83, 94, 77, 64, 89 — 407.

Central Decatur (1819) — Nathan Harrah 170-197—367, Sam White 151-186—337, Devon Jones 149140—289, David Huppert 109-168— 277. Totals — 1270-549—1819.

Baker Rotation — 110, 103, 112, 108, 116 — 549.

Lenox (1941) — Frank Hoffman 153-143—300, Logan Lawson 168-108—276, Allen Hoffman 146112—258, Mike Briggs 114-134— 248, Mitchell Brown 83-161—244, Kroy Eggert 122-102—224. Totals — 1326-615—1941. Baker Rotation — 123, 137, 127, 116, 112 — 615.

Mount Ayr (1622) — Ty Pollock 157-202—359, Nathan Roberts 129209—338, Kevin Ralston 128-110— 238, Logan Eaton 108-108—216.

Totals — 1151-471—1622. Baker Rotation — 93, 102, 80, 94, 102 — 471.

Nodaway Valley (1363) — Wyatt Low 146-166—312, Alex Brown 126-136—262, Koy Brandt 94-139— 233, Skyler Rawlings 81-103—184.

Totals — 991-372—1363. Baker Rotation — 82, 77, 54, 86, 73 — 372.

Girls Team standings — 1. Creston/ O-M 2131, 2. Lenox 1757, 2. Mount Ayr 1757, 4. Nodaway Valley 1024, 5. Central Decatur 174.

Individual standings — 1.

Madison Hance, Creston/O-M, 400; 2. Charley Parcher, Creston/O-M, 301; 3. Samantha Crawford, Mount Ayr, 268; 4. Emily Powell, Lenox, 265; 5. Cheyenne Percifield, Mount Ayr, 257; 5. Mika Ricks, Lenox, 257.

Creston/O-M (2131) — Madison Hance 201-199—400, Charley Parcher 124-177—301, Emily Stults 135-120—255, Jenna Hayes 129123—252, Kimberly Orr 106-110— 216, Alex Miller 88-113—201. Totals — 1424-707—2131. Baker Rotation — 160, 138, 110, 130, 169 — 707.

Central Decatur (174) — Trista Waddell 101-73—174.

Lenox (1757) — Emily Powell 139-126—265, Mika Ricks 91-166— 257, Elijah Briggs 116-126—242, Maggie Massey 79-136—215, Kailey Cole 94-114—208. Totals — 1187-570—1757. Baker Rotation — 99, 95, 131, 147, 98 — 570.

Mount Ayr (1757) — Samantha Crawford 129-139—268, Cheyenne Percifield 140-117—257, Laura Campbell 113-136—249, Mercadez Birkenholz 105-103—208, Brittany Mastin 94-109—203. Totals — 1185572—1757. Baker Rotation — 103, 112, 86, 142, 129 — 572.

Nodaway Valley (1024) — Rachel Bruns 114-128—242, Saber Brandt 116-106—222, Kassie Nelson 81-125—206. Totals — 670-354— 1024. Baker Rotation — 83, 61, 60,

79, 71 — 354. vs. Red Oak Varsity Boys Varsity match totals — Creston/ O-M: 1211-550—1761. Red Oak: 1833-791—2624.

High game — Chase Rea, Red Oak, 236.

High two game — Shane Majerus, Red Oak, 430.

Creston/O-M (1761) — Blake Eddy 138-171—309, Jonathan Seals 114-134—248, Evan Taylor 123-119—242, David Qualseth 108106—214, Dylan Linch 94-104—198.

Totals — 1211-550—1761. Baker Rotation — 81, 118, 131, 132, 88 — 550.

Red Oak (2624) — Shane Majerus 229-201—430, Chase Rea 152236—388, Dylin Kent 190-177—367, Tristan Piper 164-185—349, Garrett Patterson 173-126—299, Ryan Plambeck 129-164—293. Totals — 1833-791—2624. Baker Rotation — 173, 125, 196, 175, 122 — 791.

Girls Varsity match totals — Creston/ O-M: 1356-686—2042. Red Oak: 1477-786—2263.

High game — Shaely Nowels, Red Oak, 205.

High two game — Shaely Nowels, Red Oak, 351.

Creston/O-M (2042) — Madison Hance 151-168—319, Charley Parcher 144-151—295, Jenna Hayes 145-127—272, Casey Batten 120-125—245, Emily Stults 117108—225, Livi Hartman 90-94—184.

Totals — 1356-686—2042. Baker Rotation — 156, 122, 167, 128, 113 — 686.

Red Oak (2263) — Shaely Nowels 146-205—351, Brenna Berkey 130172—302, Kendra Hardy 145-152— 297, Alexa Gilliland 119-148—267, Brenna Craig 148-112—260, Jasmin Forward 102-145—247. Totals — 1477-786—2263. Baker Rotation — 130, 166, 186, 149, 155 — 786.

Junior Varsity Girls JV match totals — Creston/O-M: 643-550—1193. Red Oak: 1145605—1750.

High game — Dakota Gireoux, Red Oak, 152.

High two game — Dakota Gireoux, Red Oak, 294.

Creston/O-M (1193) — Alex Miller 117-131—248, Jordan Phillips 114-116—230, Ginger Gilleland 73-92—165. Totals — 643550—1193. Baker Rotation — 105, 112, 98, 85, 150 — 550.

Red Oak (1750) — Jessalyn Danis 118-105—223, Hannah Shalters 112121—233, Elis Lukehart 90-101— 191, Kyla Gass 109-75—184, Marta Craig 112-92—204, Dakota Gireoux 152, 142 — 294. Totals — 1145605—1750. Baker Rotation — 111, 123, 113, 115, 143 — 605.

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Cost is $25, which includes meal as part of SWCC team pregame meal, and admission to the 3 p.m. home game against Kirkwood.

On-court instruction in the Student Center gymnasium on the Southwestern campus will cover fundamentals of the sport. At 11 a.m., campers will be invited to be part of the Spartan pregame meal and will get two slices of pizza, chips, dessert and a drink.

For more information call assistant coach Tyler Bullock by phone at 402-802-2683 or email at bullock@swcciowa.

edu. Information is also available online at www.swcciowa. edu/current-students/athletics.

Ice fishing day High Lakes Outdoor Alliance and the Iowa DNR are sponsoring a free youth ice fishing day Saturday, Jan. 24, at Green Valley State Park.

Deadline to register is Jan. 24.

Participants age 18 and under (those 16 and above need a fishing license) will meet at the north boat ramp (beach area) at 10 a.m. A fish fry meal will begin at 11:30 a.m.

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Round one — Dale Boyer (C/OM) pinned Gavriel Wertz (Ch); Hayden Green (C/O-M) pinned Trae Hall (Ch); Brodie Starlin (C/O-M) dec. Nick Bartles (NV), 2-0; Vlad Belanozko (Ch) pinned Brayton Chesnut (C/O-M); Gavin Mills (Ch) dec. Austin Nguyen-Schnormeier (C/O-M), 8-6 (SV); Josh Tibbits (M) pinned Nathan Rains (C/O-M); Brant Looney (C/O-M) pinned Joey Christensen (NV); Rylan Luther (C/O-M) pinned Austin Wilson (NV); Sam Chapman (C/O-M)dec. Julia Eshelman (NV), 7-0; Trevor Kinyon (C/O-M)dec. Tyler Breheney (NV), 7-1; Matt Borha (C/O-M) pinned Shawn Good (Ch); Isaac Davis (C/O-M) pinned Trevor Fletcher (NV); Dale Boyer (C/O-M) pinned Jacob Halagan (Ch); Gabe Wertz (Ch) pinned Dylan Fisher (C/O-M); Jordan Jackson (Ch) Jacob Davis (C/O-M).

Round two — Brodie Starlin (C/O-M) pinned Joey Rose (M); Brayton Chesnut (C/O-M) tech fall Trae Hall (Ch), 22-6; Hayden Green (C/O-M) pinned Chandler Swanson (Ch); Dale Boyer (C/O-M) major dec. Trevor Fletcher (NV), 10-2; Rylan Luther (C/O-M) pinned Brody Erlandson (NV); Tristan Travis (C/OM) pinned Austin Wilson (NV); Hunter Cobb (Ch) pinned Sam Chapman (C/O-M); Shawn Good (Ch) pinned Dylan Fisher (C/O-M); Trevor Fletcher (NV) dec. Trevor Kinyon (C/O-M), 3-0; Matt Borha (C/O-M) pinned Tyler Breheny (NV); Isaac Davis (C/O-M) pinned Jacob Halagan (Ch); Braden Miller (Ch) pinned Jacob Davis (C/O-M).

Round three — Dominick Decesar (M) pinned Brayton Chesnut (C/O-M); Hayden Green (C/O-M) pinned Chandler Swanson (Ch); Austin Nguyen-Schnormeier (C/O-M) major dec. Brayden Wireman (Ch), 10-2; Nathan Raines (C/O-M) tech fall Emma Corneilson (NV), 15-0; Rylan Luther (C/O-M) tech fall Joey Christensen (NV), 24-8; Tristan Travis (C/O-M) dec.

Brody Erlandson (NV), 10-6; Isaac Davis (C/O-M) major dec. Tyler Breheny (NV), 11-0; Matt Borha (C/O-M) pinned Trevor Fletcher (NV); Tyler Noga (M) pinned Dylan Fisher (C/O-M); Jacob Davis (C/OM) pinned Gus Ghormley (Ch); Dale Boyer (C/O-M) pinned Reid Walters (Ch); Vincent Girardi (M) dec.

Brant Looney (C/O-M), 10-8; Josh Tibbits (M) tech fall Austin NguyenSchnormeier (C/O-M), 24-8.

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understand what an impact he was on the football field, and he’s being rewarded for it.”

Nielsen was selected to the game as a free safety, but depending on how things shake out in training camp, he could become the first Panther player since former Iowa Hawkeye quarterback Kyle

McCann in 1997 to play quarterback in the Iowa Shrine Bowl Game.

Whatever position Nielsen ends up playing in the game, he’ll still accomplish a lifelong goal to play in the Shrine Bowl.

“This has actually been a goal of mine for most of my life, because I had a cousin, Colin Sandeman, who end-

ed up playing for Iowa, he played in this game,” Nielsen said. “Watching him play when I was a kid, I told myself I wanted to play in this game, too. To know it came true, it’s big.”

Mount Ayr defensive lineman Joe Ricker, along with Central Decatur all-stater Trenton Wells were also selected for the South squad.

Other players selected from the region inculde Panorama’s Gavin Richey, Lewis Central’s Austin Simmons, Perry’s Will Whiton, Earlham’s Zach Schreck, Fremont-Mills’ Spencer Phillips, Clarinda’s Jared DeVoe, Council Bluffs St. Albert’s Jackson Scott-Brown and Dallas Center-Grimes’ Jacob Protzman.

SWCC: Continued from page 8A

setting another Spartan record with his time of 22.78.

Teammate Michael Flakes placed third in the event, crossing the line in 23.08.

“All of the guys in the 55-meter and the 200-meter looked sharp,” Huntington said. “We had seven runners in the top 17 in a field of 73 sprinters with three in the finals.”

Flakes teamed up with Bobby Neal, Justin Martin and Jaiden Brown for a new school record in the 4x200 relay. The Spartans placed second with their time of 1:31.45. Augustana won the event with a new track record, 1:29.26.

In the 400-meter dash,

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played a fullcourt press that got us back in the game and at one point we were only one possession behind, but their lead was too big and they hit enough shots that we ended up losing by nine,” Creston coach Scott Wagner said. “We could have easily given up, but the guys played all out and made the game close.”

Clarinda’s pressure on the guards spelled the difference in the B game.

“I had a coupe of kids get into foul trouble early and put some players in at positions they’re not used to,” Wagner said. “Defensively we couldn’t stop their big guy from getting position.”

Creston (40) — Kylan Smallwood 14, Bryce Fitzgerald 10, Payton Pryor 6, Lee Normandeau 5, Jeffrey Dillenburg 5.

Clarinda (49) — Millikan 24, Polsey 11, Herrington 7, Shull 3, Smith 2, Runyan 1, Young 1.

Creston B (17) — Walker Patterson 7, Mark Waigand 6, Christian Gist 2, Elyice Stow 1, Zac Hague 1.

Clarinda B (39) — Best 16, Roberts 9, Foster 8, Yearington 6.

7th boys The Creston eighth-grade boys edged Clarinda Thursday, 32-31.

Creston trailed by seven at half (21-14) before rallying with an 11-0 third quarter.

Austin Bloyd scored 14 points for Creston, now 5-2.

“Real nice win for our guys,” Creston coach Mike McCabe said. “They had not lost a game with their full lineup. It was a real team effort. We got big baskets from several players, big defensive plays from several guys.”

Creston also won the B game 25-21 with 10 points by

Public notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CRESTON PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION To Whom It May Concern: You are hereby notified that Jack & Denise, dba Willis Investments LLC, have requested a Conditional Use Permit to construct a single family dwelling, on the following property, towit: Lot 17, except beginning at the NW corner of Lot 17, thence SE along the westerly line of Lot 17 to Sherman Ave, thence NE 100' along the south easterly line of Lot 17, thence NW to a point 100' NE of the NW corner of Lot 17, thence westerly along the north westerly line of Lot 17 to point of beginning, South Hill Addition. also known as: 627 New York Avenue Creston, Union County, Iowa.

This area is presently zoned as C-1, Commercial.

You are further notified that the Creston Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding this request at 5:30 p.m. on the 10th day of February, 2015, at the Council Chambers, Creston City Hall/Restored Depot, 116 West Adams Street, Creston, Iowa.

You are further notified that you may appear at the above time and place, either in person or by a duly authorized agent or attorney, to make any comments you may wish concerning the proposed conditional use request. If you are unable to attend in person, written comments will be received by the Planning and Zoning Commission at the time of the meeting and will be made part of the public hearing in this matter.

THIS IS AN OFFICIAL NOTICE OF THE CRESTON PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AND YOU SHOULD GOVERN YOURSELF ACCORDINGLY. Respectfully submitted,

Theo Piniau — a national quailifer for the Spartans in 2014 — and freshman Anthony Simmons went second and third with times of 50.80 and 51.71 respectively.

Former Mount Ayr standout Erik Freed scored points in his first meet as a Spartan, placing fifth in the 600-meter dash.

Piniau, Simmons, Freed and Seth Starks placed fifth in the 4x400 relay.

“The 4x400 was probably the toughest field that I have seen for this early in the year,” Huntington said. “There were five teams from 3:25 to 3:30.

That’s getting after it for this early in the season.”

In the field events, Starks led the Spartan men with a fourth place in the high jump

at 1.83 meters. His mark is a new record for SWCC. Parrish McGhee also set a new indoor school record in the long jump at 6.51 meters.

He finished fifth overall.

The Spartan women were led by the 4x400 relay of Charlie Buddenhagen, Addilie Herman, Rachel Flickinger and Kylie Bidrowski placed ninth.

“I thought the women were outstanding today,” Huntington said. “Coach (Mark) Evans and I saw some solid performances in the long jump, shot put, 55-meter, 200-meter and 600-meter. When we get to full strength we will be very solid.”

Sol Butler Invitational Team standings (men) — 1.

Augustana (Ill.) 113; 2. Monmounth (Ill.) 59.5; 3. SWCC 59.

High jump — 1. Cornelius McCastle (William Penn), 2.03m; 4. Seth Starks (SWCC), 1.87m.

Long jump — 1. Chris Hawkins (Coe), 6.82m; 5. Parrish McGhee (SWCC), 6.51m.

4 x 800 relay — 1. Augustana, 8:20.43; 5. SWCC (Ward, Schmitz, Selsor, Friederichs), 8:59.59.

55 meters — 1. John Rivan (SWCC), 6.37; 7. Jaiden Brown (SWCC), 6.63; 8. Theo Piniau (SWCC), 6.64.

400 meters — 1. Ethan Reschke (Monmouth) 49.69; 2. Theo Piniau (SWCC), 50.80; 3. Anthony Simmons (SWCC), 51.71.

4 x 200 relay — 1. Augustana 1:29.26; 2. SWCC (Neal, Martin, Brown, Flakes), 1:31.45; 5. SWCC B (Rivan, McGhee, Starks, Parks), 1:33.50.

200 meters — 1. Ernest Winters (Dubuque), 22.63; 2. John Rivan (SWCC), 22.78; 3. Michael Flakes (SWCC), 23.08.

600 meters — 1. Zach Frey (Loras), 1:21.67; 5. Erik Freed (SWCC), 1:28.34.

4 x 400 relay — 1. Augustana, 3:25.23; 5.

SWCC (Freed, Simmons, Brown, Piniau), 3:30.22.

HARRIS:

Drew Keller.

“Great win,” McCabe said.

“The kids got to play a full game.”

Continued from page 8A Creston (32) — Austin Bloyd 14, Eli Loudon 10, Luke Latham 4, Gavin Gillam 2, Cameron Peterson 2.

Clarinda (31) — M. Rock 16.

Creston B (25) — Drew Keller 10, Andy Mills 6, Jared Moreland 3, Derek Bloodgood 2, Kerwn Shaw 2, Tyler Alford 2.

Clarinda B (21) — Randolf 7.

7th girls

director. “Once assigned to a gym, those weight classes will be in that gym for the remainder of the night.”

Round one and round two (quarterfinals) will be wrestled Friday night. Also, the first-round consolation matches will be wrestled on Friday night this year, instead of Saturday morning.

That round will use the four mats in two gyms.

On Saturday, the remaining three rounds will be wrestled on two mats in the Corning Activity Center only.

Starting times are 4 p.m.

Friday and 10 a.m. Saturday.

Seedings for each weight class will be determined Friday morning, rather than on Wednesday night as in previous years.

Participating teams are Atlantic, Bedford/Lenox, Central Decatur, Chariton, Clarinda, Clarke, Coon Rapids-Bayard, Creston/O-M, East Mills, Griswold, New Hampton, Missouri Valley, Mount Ayr, Nodaway Valley, Panorama, Red Oak, Riverside, Shenandoah, Southwest Iowa, Southwest Valley, Tri-Center, Wayne of Corydon and Winterset.

CLARINDA — Creston got out to leads of 10-0 and 18-2 after the first two quarters on the way to defeating the Clarinda seventh-grade girls Monday, 32-10.

The score was 32-2 early in the fourth quarter as Creston improved to 3-3.

Sydney Hartsock scored a game-high 16 points for Creston. Kara Kinsella added eight points and six rebounds,and Heylee Shields dropped in six points while collecting nine steals.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE CRESTON “The girlsTHE came out and PLANNING AND ZONING played strong defense in re- Continued from page 8A Linn-Mar 17-12; 17. Council COMMISSION To Whom It from May Concern: Bluffs Thomas Jefferson 11-2; 18. bounding the that loss You are hereby notified Jackto & Lewis Central 14-9; 19. Pleasant Denise, Willis Investments LLC, 14-7; 10. Sioux City North 18-1; ADM,”dbaCreston coach Larry Valley 14-16; 20. Glenwood 9-1; have requested a Conditional Use Per- 11. Fort Dodge 5-4; 12. Western Peterson said. “Sydney 21. Fort Madison 7-4; 22. Clinton mit to construct a single Hartfamily Dubuque 22-8; 13.

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THIS IS AN OFFICIAL NOTICE OF THE CRESTON PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AND YOU SHOULD GOVERN YOURSELF ACCORDINGLY. Respectfully submitted, Kevin Kruse Building Official/Zoning Administrator NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Southern Iowa Regional Housing Authority is requesting bids for 32 forced air furnaces and 32 central air units. The furnace and air replacements are located in scattered elderly/handicap apartments located in Creston, Corning, and Lenox.

All interested bidders must contact JAMIE KINYON at 641-782-8585 EXT. 1024 to receive a copy of bid specifications and contractor qualifications. A contractors meeting will be held at 1204 West Street (Westview Apartments) Corning Iowa on January 27, 2015. All contractors wanting to submit a bid must attend. Contractors will be allowed to tour some of the installation sites on this date, so the meeting may take a couple hours to complete.

Sealed bids will be accepted at the SIRHA office, 219 N. Pine Creston, Iowa 50801 until 3:30 P.M. on February 24, 2015. The sealed bids will be opened and read aloud on February 25, 2015 at 10 A.M. Bids received after the Bid Closing Date and Time, 3:30 P.M. February 24, 2015, will not be opened or considered.

The Southern Iowa Regional Housing Authority reserves the right to waive informalities and to reject any and all bids.

All bidders must furnish a bid guarantee equivalent of 5% of the bid price and one of the following: 1. A performance and payment bond for 100% of the contract price; or 2. Separate performance and payment bond, each for 50% of more of the contract price; or 3. A 20% cash escrow; or 4. A irrevocable letter of credit All bidders will be required to comply with Davis Bacon Wage Rates and Equal Employment Opportunity Laws.

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PROFICIENCY & EXEMPLARY STUDENT LIST FOR FIRST SEMESTER

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IOWA SELECT FARMS has local openings for Sow Farm Technicians and Class A CDL drivers. Technicians are responsible for the daily care of animals. Posistart at tions $28,000/year and increase to $31,000 after just one year plus full benefits. Class A CDL drivers ideally live near Creston, Afton or Osceola and transport pigs within our production system five days a week, home EVERY DAY. Benefits, competitive salary and $1200 SIGN ON BONUS. Call Allyson at 641-3163251 for more info!

I want to thank my family and friends for the cards I received for my 90th birthday.

I feel very blessed.

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TO OUR READERS Creston Publishing Company does not knowingly accept advertising which is in violation of the law.

We do not knowingly accept advertising that is fraudulent or has malicious intent.

While we attempt to screen advertising with potential of fraud, it is impossible to screen all potential problems.

We strongly encourage readers to exercise caution and common sense, particularly when dealing with unfamiliar companies.

New Today CRESTON, GREENFIELD, OR ORIENT AREAS Caregivers needed.

Assist seniors with housekeeping, meals, etc. $9.00/hour plus bonus, you choose schedule. Call Caretech 1-800-991-7006.

HOGAN IS HIRING! Dedicated CDL-A Solo & Team Company Driver & Owner Operators. Up to $10,000 Sign on Bonus!

More than Weekly Hometime. 866-3577528 PLUMBERS AND HELPERS, Cook Plumbing Corporation, 1425 Fuller Road, West Des Moines, 515-225-9532 EEO.

Business Services MCNEILL TREE SERVICE. Topping, Trimming and Removal. Free Estimates, insured. Call David at 641-344-9052.

Real Estate 2 BEDROOM REMODELED HOME in Creston. cash or $26,000 $29,000 contract with $6,000 down and 641-344$500/mo., 3201.

Creston Nursing & Rehab Center is looking for a

Full-Time RN If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of our residents please contact:

Bailey Hodge, Business Manager

Creston Nursing & Rehab Center

1001 Cottonwood, Creston, IA

641-782-8511 Not for Profit

EOE/AAP Disability & Vets

UNION COUNTY AUDITOR’S OFFICE has a Full-Time Clerk’s position open: Minimum Qualifications: High School graduate or GED and two years of office experience.

Applicant Abilities: Able to multi task.

Attention to detail and ability to deal tactfully with the public.

Application deadline is 4:30 pm on January 23, 2015.

Applicants should submit a Union County Employment application, cover letter and resume in person at the Union County Auditor’s Office.

The application and full job description is available at the Auditor’s Office or on our website unioncountyiowa.org. EOE

Homestead Assisted Living and Memory Care is now hiring for

Full-time Evening Shift Cook Part-time Day Cook Candidates must enjoy working with older adults in a team environment. Flexible hours with competitive salary and benefit package available.

Please apply online at www.midwest-health.com/careers For any questions please contact Gloria Rink at 641-782-3131 or grink@homesteadofcreston.com Homestead is a drug free workplace and an equal opportunity employer.

These businesses salute the proficiency & exemplary students.

Adair County Mutual Insurance Association Boyd Appliance Center, Inc. Cook Video & Appliance Creston News Advertiser Farmer’s Cooperative Co.

First National Bank Fontanelle • Greenfield • Massena Anita • Correctionville Medicap Pharmacy Powers Funeral Homes Creston & Afton Southwestern Community College Stalker Chevrolet Union State Bank

Amber Hayes, classified manager 641-782-2141, ext. 6441 classified@ crestonnews.com

1709 W. Prairie St., Creston, IA

Creston News Advertiser Thursday, January 22, 2015

For Rent

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New Today NEWLY REMODELED APARTMENT in Afton, nice clean 2 bedroom, $550/month; efficiency apartment available $375/month, stove and refrigerator furnished, washer and dryer on premises, 641-3445478.

2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH apartment in Mt Ayr. Big and spacious, approx.

1000+ sq ft., rent $515 plus $515 deposit. For info. call April 660-2548920 or Mark at 641464-3803.

1 BEDROOM APARTMENT in Creston, $450/mo., all utilities included, no pets, 515401-6616.

$50 or Less

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Wanted

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42” ROUND WOODEN table with 18” leaf, good condition, $30.00, 641782-3135.

FOUR GOOD 215/60/17 All Season Radial Fuel Saver tires and 4 good 225/50/17 All Season Radial Tires. All Rotated and puncture free. 4 for $40.00 or 2 for $20.00 Call 641-782-6978 or leave a message.

NEW 80 GALLON Whirlpool electric water heater, $150.00, 641344-5668 or 641-7825459.

ROOMMATE WANTED in Creston to help take care of household and older dog; background check, 515-419-5513.

LAND FOR HUNTING lease in Union County or surrounding counties, 217-320-1285.

STOP LOOKING - it’s all in the Want Ads.

You and the classified get you where yo want to go!

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SOLD IT IN THE CLASSIFIEDS

NICE FOREST GREEN BANJO with case, 641-202$150.00, 4214.

DEADLINE for all Classified Line Ads is Noon the day before publication.

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Full-time & Part-time Pharmacy Technician

Looking for friendly, fast paced individual No certification required at time of hire

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$1000 Full-time • $500 Part-time

Contact: bhodge@careinitiatives.org

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Not for Profit

641-782-8511

EOE/AAP Disability & Vets

RN/MDS COORDINATOR

6AM-2PM or as needed **New** Better Starting Wage

Farm For Sale

Walk in applications welcome

1000 E. Howard • Creston

782-5012 EOE • Drug Free

Taygold Cooperative in Clearfield

Absolute Sale Phone Auction

Contact Sandy Allison Creston News Advertiser, 641-782-2141 x6451

is seeking to fill a FULL TIME OFFICE ASSISTANT position.

We are looking for someone with good computer skills, experience in Microsoft Word and Excel, and the ability to multi-task, have an attention to detail, be highly organized, and have good verbal and written communication skills.

Please send a resume with a list of your qualifications, past work experience, and references to PO BOX 69, Clearfield, IA 50840, or drop your resume off to our Lenox or Clearfield office.

Join our Health Care Team HTPC Rooming LPN/CMA/EMT Performs duties related to direct patient care. Duties include, but are not limited to: preparing room for procedures, placing patients in examination rooms, interviewing for pertinent health data, obtaining vitals, and assisting physician as directed in patient examination and/or treatment.

We provide a competitive and comprehensive compensation Full Time - 36and hours peron-site week fitness facility for package including PTO, IPERS a free at www.madisonhealth.com employees andApply theironline spouses.

300 W. Hutchings Full St., time Winterset, Iowa 50273 MCHCS is an equal opportunity employer Apply online at www.madisonhealth.com

300 W. Hutchings St., Winterset, Iowa 50273 MCHCS is an equal opportunity employer

HCI Care Services, a division of HCI VNS Care Services,

Dial-AService

is searching for compassionate employees to serve patients during their end-of-life journey:

Hospice Aide, Part-Time:

1-2 years experience, able to work in patients’ homes; CNA & CHPNA preferred

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IT Systems Administrator

HOME SERVICES DIRECTORY Find the right people for the job, right here.

All employees must have a valid driver license and auto insurance

2 year degree in computer engineering, MIS or EOE arback related to this field. A+ Certification, Microsoft to hrinfo@hci-vns.org Shift, Weekends, Holidays ull Time, Send 2ndresume SQL server knowledge, Microsoft Exchange and Windows. MCSE certification preferred.

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ood Server Count Team Member CHS Inc., a Fortune 100 Company, Full Time, Grave art Time, Shiftcareer Varies, Weekends, HolidaysShifts, Weekends, Holidays has exciting opportunities at our soybean facility in Creston, IA!

Guest Service Center Specialist Part Time, Any Shift, Weekends, Holidays

Instrument & Controls Technician

Security Officer

shwasherProcess Tech - $19.25 Full Time, Grave Shift, Weekends, Holidays nd Shift, Weekends, Holidays ull Time, 2 Boiler Operator Valet Parker $24.25 for entry level, with experience negotiable

Siding & Windows

BUILTNETWORKS, 805 Wyoming Ave, Creston, IA, 641-782-4765, Computer sales, repair, networking. Over 25 years experience. PC & Mac.

GAULE EXTERIORS Steel and vinyl siding, replacement windows and seamless guttering. Quality craftsmanship, over a decade of professional service in Southwest Iowa. 641-782-0905.

QUALITY GLASS CO. Automotive, home, business and farm.

Commercial lock service and trailer sales. Hwy 34 East, in Creston 641-782-5155

Plumber

ook Maintenance Tech $18.50 for nd level, with experience negotiable Guest Service Center Specialist Weekends, Holidays ull Time, 2entryShift, Full Time, Any Shift, Weekends, Holidays $26.00

Computer Repair

Glass

Full Time, Swing Shift, Weekends, Holidays

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Pre-employment physical, drug screen, and ead Kitchen Cook Submit application and resume online at background check are required. www.AffinityGaming.com ull Time, Shift may vary, Weekends, Holidays Questions?

Contact Sondra Romeo at 641.223.8516 or Apply online at: www.chsinc.com Pam VanderLinden at 641.223.8538 EEO/AAP Employer Years Full Service Restaurant Kitchen Experience Required upervisory/Team Leadership Experience Helpful

Benefits Include: Health Insurance, 401K & Paid time off

Come Work for a Bronze Award Winning Facility

Advertise your auction in the CNA Classifieds and we will include it in our “Auction Calendar.”

Deliver Monday-Friday by 5PM

Ext. 6441

Part-time CNA day shift

Sat. Jan. 24- 10:00AM Creston, IA. Land Auction consisting of 418.62 Acres M/L selling in 2 Parcels for Holy Spirit Catholic Church and St. Malachy School Foundation. Auctioneers: Darwin West, Steve Bergren, Tom Frey, Todd Crill, Brandon Frey.

Sun. Feb. 8- 10:00AM Creston, IA. Collectible Dishes & Glassware, 4000 m/l Postcards, HO & Other Gauge Train Items, Misc. Antiques & Collectibles for Gene and Donna Pritchard. Auctioneers: Darwin West, Steve Bergren, Tom Frey, Todd Crill, Brandon Frey.

in Corning

641-782-2141

Full-time CNA Restorative Aide day shift

Complete sale information is published in the Wednesday edition of the Creston News Advertiser and/or the Southwest Iowa Advertiser

CARRIER NEEDED

Get the pick of the crop with the Classifieds!

HELP WANTED

Auction Calendar

All bids will cease Feb. 15th at 12:00 p.m.

80 acres (68 tillable) in Taylor Co. Grove Township Location 22-70N-33W Cabin - electricity - rural water camper hook-ups March 1, 2015 Possession All bids will be confidential Call 641-344-2696 or 641-202-0204 If you want privacy and income, this unit is for you!

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WESTMAN WINDOWS. Replacement windows tilt for easy cleaning and rebates bays, bows, sliders, etc.

Any custom size and shape, 30+ years in Creston. I sell, service and install, for no-pressure estimate call Charlie Westman 641-782-4590 or 641-344-5523.

SCHROEDER PLUMBING and ELECTRICAL. Central air repair/ new installations, new breaker boxes, lighting fixtures, softeners, water heaters. Specialize in manufactured and mobile homes.

Free estimates, licensed, insured, 641-202-1048. Accept Visa & Mastercard.

BOWMAN SIDING & WINDOWS. All major brands of vinyl and steel siding, Heartland, Traco and Revere thermal replacement windows. Recipient of the Revere Premium Renovator Award. Seamless guttering and Leaf Relief gutter covers. 33 years of continuous reliable service in Southwest Iowa, free estimates, 641-3225160 or 1-800-245-0337.

Place your business service ad here for $40 a month.

Call 641-782-2141 ext. 6441

Storage SHARP’S SELF-STORAGE Boats, records, inventory, furniture.

You store it, lock it, take the key. Industrial Park, Creston, 641-782-6227.

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ot Technician ull Time, Swing Shift, Weekends, Holidays

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Creston News Advertiser Thursday, January 22, 2015

Boston 2024 makes Olympic bid info public Boston now goes up against potential bids from Rome, Paris, Germany and South Africa. The IOC is scheduled to make its decision in 2017.

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BOSTON (AP) — Sailing in Boston Harbor. Baseball at Fenway Park. Beach volleyball on Boston Common, the oldest public park in the United States.

The organizers of Boston’s Olympic bid revealed their plans for the 2024 Summer Games on Wednesday.

Those plans include a pedestrian boulevard along a channel running to a temporary Olympic stadium that would serve as the event’s “front yard,” and existing or upgraded public transportation to shuttle fans between the university and waterfront venues.

“It’s really about envisioning what the future is, what 2030 is, and then translating that into a games plan for 2024,” said David Manfredi, an architect who is the co-chair of the Boston 2024 planning committee. “We believe Boston is the right size city for the Olympics.

It’s a great historic city, a beautiful city and a really walkable city.”

Boston now goes up against potential bids from Rome, Paris, Germany and South Africa. The IOC is scheduled to make its decision in 2017.

The operating budget for the games would be $4.7 billion, money that would come from broadcast revenues, sponsorships and ticket sales.

The bid itself includes $3.4 billion to get the city ready, much of it to build the athletes’ village at UMass-Boston, a media headquarters near the South Boston waterfront and a temporary Olympic

Contributed photo

Drive for the Kids: Glendenning Motor Company of Mount Ayr, along with Chrylser,

awards Mount Ayr Community School an additional $5,000 for their school by conducting the most test drives within the midwest region during the Chrysler Drive for the Kids event that was held Aug. 22. In the past two years, Glendenning Motor and Chyrlser have presented a total $12,600 to the school. Pictured, from left, are Lywanda Case, office manager and event coordinator, Glendenning Motor; Lloyd Glendenning, owner; Todd Glendenning, owner; Delwyn Showalter, athletic director for Mount Ayr Community Schools; and Paul Glendenning, owner.

Creston students take eighth in auto skills competition ANKENY — Two Creston High School students captured eighth place in the 23rd annual (DMACC)/ Iowa Automobile Dealers Association (IADA) Automotive Skills Contest recently held at the DMACC Ankeny Campus.

Creston High School students Dillon Bailey and Kyle Wynn were the skills competition eighth-place finishers.

Both Bailey and Wynn received numerous tools and supplies donated by the Iowa Automobile Dealers Association and scholarships provided by the DMACC Foundation.

Each member from the other seven teams also received tools and supplies from the association for their participation in this competition.

In total, nearly $25,000 worth of tools and equipment was awarded to the contestants.

Eight two-member teams of Iowa high school automotive students qual-

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The Creston High School team of Dillon Bailey and Kyle Wynn took eighth place at the DMACC/Iowa Automobile Dealers Association Automotive Skills Contest.

ified for the hands-on portion of the automotive skills contest by having the highest average scores on a written test held in October on the DMACC Ankeny campus.

Nearly 300 students representing 18 Iowa high schools competed in the written portion of the con-

test.

The DMACC Foundation also provided $1,000 scholarships to each of the first-place finishers, $600 scholarships to each of the second-place winners, $400 scholarships to each of the third-place winners and $250 scholarships to the fourth-place finishers.

stadium just south of downtown.

Although the bid promises not to rely “on a single tax dollar,” it is dependent on more than $5.2 billion in public transportation and infrastructure projects already planned or underway in the Boston area.

And the federal government would be expected to chip in on security.

Boston would be the most

compact games in modern times, Manfredi said. Twenty-eight of 33 proposed venues would be within 6.2 miles of the athletes’ village, which is planned for the waterfront campus of UMass-Boston.

“We can plan a walkable games, we can plan a transit-oriented games,” he said. “It supports the idea that Boston, the city of Boston, is the Olympic Park.”

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