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CITY BUDGET CUTS

COACH OF 4A

Creston City Council is holding a 6 p.m. work session meeting on Tuesday to discuss possible budget cuts. The agenda also includes a public forum for citizens. See all meetings on page 3A of today’s paper. >>

Scott Belger, graduate of Creston High School, was recently named Class 4A Coach of the Year at Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association banquet. More in SPORTS, page 1S.

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Scadden sentenced to 2 years probation

Creston High School graduate Abbie (Seeger) Micucci was recently a contestant on Jeopardy!

How did she do? Find out below.

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Evin Lawrence Scadden, 22, was convicted of assault with intent to commit sexual abuse Jan. 8 following an incident with a female near Creston in 2013.

Scadden was sentenced to two years in a Department of Corrections facility. However, that sentence was suspended by the court earlier this month and Scadden will serve two years of probation.

Court documents show Scadden Scadden’s sentencing was reduced to probation because his age, employment record, lack of criminal conviction and professional evaluations show he has a low risk of sexually reoffending.

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Creston High School graduate Abbie Micucci poses with Jeopardy host Alex Trebek. Micucci said she didn’t get the chance to interact with Trebek outside of the show, she did think it was fun she had the same TV makeup artist he did.

Final Jeopardy!

By IAN RICHARDSON CNA staff reporter

irichardson@crestonnews.com

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ollowing the last commercial break on the Jan. 13 episode of Jeopardy, the camera focused on host Alex Trebek as he revealed the final question.

The category: Broadway musicals.

The clue: “Iowa Stubborn” was the second song heard in this show when it opened in 1957.

The 30-second thinking music began, and thirdplace contestant Abbie (Seeger) Micucci, a 1991 graduate of Creston High School, instantly knew the answer.

Her response: What is “The Music Man?” Micucci was the only contestant to answer correctly, and her $3,000 wager doubled her score, lifting her into second place.

Although she didn’t win the game, Micucci said the final Jeopardy question made her once-in-alifetime experience all the more fun, especially be-

The Journey to Jeopardy From test date to air date, the process Abbie Micucci followed to be on Jeopardy took two years. This was her journey: January 2013 Micucci’s son, Enzo, dares her to try out for the show. She takes the online test, not expecting anything to come of it.

Spring 2013 Micucci receives an email notifying her she cause of its personal connection. “’The Music Man’ was written by Meredith Wilson, who happened to live in Mason City, Iowa, which is my parent’s hometown,” she said. “When I saw the clue come up, I almost thought that it couldn’t possibly be this easy.”

Micucci grew up in Creston, attended Central College in Pella and now lives in Westborough, Mass., as a stay-at-home mom. A

has qualified for a live audition. She attends an audition in New York over Memorial Day weekend.

She is now eligible to appear on the show anytime in the next 18 months.

October 2014 Micucci receives a phone call notifying her that she has been selected to be on the show.

November 2014 Micucci and her family travel to the taping in California.

Jan. 13, 2015 The show airs on NBC. lifelong watcher of Jeopardy, she has a knack for remembering what she calls “random, useless knowledge.”

“I can’t always remember what I need at the grocery store when I go there, but I can remember what somebody wore at the Oscars a few years ago,” she said.

When Micucci told friend and fellow CHS grad Emily Cook that she was going to appear on Jeopardy, Cook

wasn’t really surprised.

“She’s always been really good at trivia,” Cook Cook said. “She used to beat me at Trivial Pursuit soundly.”

John Rose, a retired Creston social studies teacher, heard about Micucci’s selection over Facebook and made it a point to watch last week.

He said Micucci is the first Rose student of his to appear on the show.

“I wasn’t surprised it was Abbie,” he said. “She was an excellent student.”

Prior to the show’s air date, Rose told Micucci through Facebook to not forget to answer in the form of a question, reminding her

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Former EU teacher charged in school threat

By BAILEY POOLMAN

CNA staff reporter bpoolman@crestonnews.com

Christopher John Eckrich, 39, of Indianola was charged on a Union County warrant for first-degree harassment in connection with a threat made Jan. 14 at East Union High School.

According to a Union Eckrich County Sheriff report, Eckrich sent a text message to another person Jan. 14 saying his intention was to go to

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Upcoming production: The actors of the Southwestern Community College (SWCC) Drama

Club rehearse for “Murder at the Auction,” a murder mystery dinner that will take place 5 p.m. Feb. 7 at the Supertel Inn and Conference Center. The production is a fundraiser for the Southern Prairie YMCA’s scholarship fund, which provides memberships to those who otherwise can’t afford them. The night will include the show, a full-course meal and dessert provided by Upper Crust, a cash bar and auction. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased in advance at the YMCA. Pictured from left, Aaron Young, Erica Yager, Joseph Larson (sitting), Wyatt Lilienthal, Justin Queener, Stephen Jefferies (sitting), Jennie Stamper and Aaron Kephart.

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Reading tech: Creston Elementary School students sit with their parents and

guardians while using an online tool to practice reading in the computer lab during the school’s literacy night Thursday. Approximately 130 students in first through fifth grade attended the seventh year of literacy night.

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Deaths Joyce Ray Greenfield

Joyce Ray, 79, of Greenfield died Jan. 18, 2015, at her daughters’ home in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Funeral services were 10 Ray a.m. today, Jan. 23, at the First Presbyterian Church in Greenfield.

The Rev. David Kincaide officiated. Burial was in Greenfield Cemetery. Steen Funeral Home, 101 S.E. Fourth St., Greenfield, was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be given to the Joyce Ray memorial fund to be established by the family. Online condolences may be left at www. steenfunerals.com.

Joyce Joan Johnson Ray, daughter of Verna (Evans) and Victor Johnson, was born June 4, 1935, on a farm south of Bridgewater.

Joyce grew up between Bridgewater and Greenfield, attending school in both communities and graduating from high school in Greenfield in 1953.

Joyce worked for Piper’s Variety Saturdays and summers while in high school in Greenfield, and later at J.C. Penney’s in Monterey, Calif., while Wayne was in the ser-

vice.

On April 5, 1953, Joyce married Wayne Lee Ray at the Presbyterian Church in Greenfield.

After Wayne’s time in the service, they made their home in Greenfield.

Joyce worked alongside her husband for 50 years, owning and operating Wayne’s Radio Service, later to be called Wayne’s TV-Appliance-Giftware.

Joyce was a member of the Presbyterian Church and served as a Sunday school teacher and team teaching young children with her husband for many years. She was an active member of the church choir for years. She also served on the session.

Joyce is survived by her children, Wendell (Diane) Ray of Greenfield, Linda (Al) Polito of Monticello and Ann Ray of Cincinnati, Ohio; grandchildren, Jonas (Jill) Ray, Jordan Ray, Joel Ray, Josiah (Rachel) Polito and Blythe Polito; foster family, Tricia McClure, Erika Janson, Kane McClure and Alaynah Palmer; sister Judy Lourens; nieces and nephews; and many other relatives and friends.

Joyce was preceded in death by her husband; parents; mother- and father-in-law, Hazel and Lyle Ray; and sister-in-law Virginia Ray Piper Cannon.

Read it: Jacqueline Kenyon, 8, of Creston plays a reading game on an iPad while her dad Joe watches during Creston Elementary School’s literacy night Thursday at the elementary school.

Jacqueline was one of approximately 130 students in first through fifth grade who attended the seventh year of literacy night.

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COLLEGE SPRINGS (AP) — Authorities say a 7-year-old boy has died after being attacked by the family dog in southwest Iowa.

Page County Sheriff Lyle Palmer says deputies were Crest Haven Care Center.

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Palmer says the boy was taken to Clarinda Regional Health Center, where he was pronounced dead at 5:50 p.m.

The boy’s name and other information about the attack have not been released.

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of the days when she and her fellow students played Jeopardy as a review game in his classes.

As Rose watched final Jeopardy from his home in West Des Moines, he, like Micucci two months prior, got excited.

“I knew when they asked that question that Abbie was going to nail that one,” he said.

Micucci brought her husband, two children, parents and grandmother to the taping at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, Calif. She had to sign an agreement not to discuss

the outcome of the game until the show had aired, so last week she and her family met some friends at a local restaurant to watch it together.

Looking back on her experience, Micucci said one of the things that most stood out to her was how personable the show’s crew was. From coaching her how to act her best on camera to helping her with her timing on the buzzer during the game, she said the crew goes out of its way to keep the show light.

“The staff at Jeopardy were really wonderful people,” she said. “I left feeling like it was fun.”

TEACHER: Continued from Page 1

East Union High School on Jan. 15 with a gun and shoot up the school.

According to Afton Police Chief John Coulter, East Union administrators have been informed of the charge.

Eckrich was a former business and marketing instructor at the school.

East Union High School was not on lockdown after the threat, but law enforce-

ment officers from Afton Police Department and Ringgold and Union county sheriff’s departments were at the school Jan. 15.

Eckrich was charged on the warrant 4:45 p.m. Thursday at Union County Law Enforcement Center after being transported from Polk County.

Eckrich was being held in Union County Jail awaiting an appearance before the magistrate.

SCADDEN: Continued from Page 1

Under his probation, Scadden was ordered to participate in and complete the sex offender treatment program.

If Scadden fails the treatment, he will serve 100 percent of the two-year sentence.

Scadden must pay for counseling for the victim.

And, among other stipulations in his probation, he will be required to completely abstain from consumption of alcoholic beverages. He must also refrain from entering establishments where alcoholic beverages are consumed.

Scadden will be on the sex offender registry for a period of 10 years.

Experts say thefts of ATMs becoming more common in Iowa CLIVE (AP) — Security experts have said thefts of ATMs are becoming more common in Iowa because weapons and interaction with others aren’t necessary during the crime.

People see ATMs as attractive targets because stealing one is like robbing a bank without having to point a gun at anyone, officials told KCCI-TV Thursday.

“They perceive that as less of a crime, and therefore less of a risk so if they go in and they take these things, they’ve mitigated the risk,” said Kelly Willis, a retired Des Moines police officer.

Recent cases in Iowa have led authorities to believe it’s becoming a common crime.

Police are still searching for a man they believe to have used a stolen truck to

Deere is laying off about 910 workers indefinitely from factories mostly in Iowa and will sideline another 500 employees in Illinois until late summer, as the agricultural equipment maker adjusts to demand for its products.

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Tom Conley, owner of the Urbandale-based Conley Security Group, said the machines should be remodeled so that the interior is anchored to the floor, because most are easily removable and light enough for one person to carry.

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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.

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

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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.

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

Agenda includes: 9:05 a.m. open forum; 9:10 a.m. Marilyn Ralls and Ann Coulter, Gibson Memorial Library: fiscal year 2015-16 funding; 9:25 a.m. Jo Duckworth, emergency management: fiscal year 2015-16 budget; 9:40 a.m. Steve Akes, county engineer: maintenance activity report, personnel matters and discuss fiscal year 2016 budget; 10:45 a.m. Wade Ross, ASCS: fiscal year 2015-16 budget; 11 a.m. Jason Huffey, Windstream: Windstream phone system presentation; recess for lunch; 1 p.m.

Kelly Busch, treasurer: fiscal year 2015-16 budget; 1:30 p.m. Sandy Hysell, auditor: letter of support, fiscal year 2015-16 budget and claims/handwritten claims; 2 p.m. budget work session.

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Green Hills AEA Teacher Quality Committee, 3:30 p.m.

Monday, Creston Regional office, 257 Swan St. Agenda includes: internal PD 2014-15; teacher quality 2014-15; mentors 2014-15; evaluation; recommendations.

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

Agenda includes: 9:05 a.m. budget work session.

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Creston Park and Recreation Board, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, meal site, restored Creston Depot.

Agenda includes: upcoming fundraisers; performance review of the assistant director, possible closed session pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i); performance review of the director, possible closed session pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i).

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Creston City Council, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, council chambers, restored Creston Depot.

Agenda includes: work session on budget cuts; public forum.

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Green Hills AEA Board of Directors negotiating teams, 4 p.m. Wednesday, Halverson Center for Education, 24997 Hwy 92, Council Bluffs; electronic sites at Creston, Red Oak and 2600 S. Ninth St., Council Bluffs.

Agenda includes: presentation of Green Hills AEA Education Association’s proposal for the 2015-16 collective bargaining agreement.

Police

Marie Johnson, 36, of Afton, was charged at the Union County Courthouse on a Union County warrant for failure to comply with pre-trial release on the original charges of possession of pseudoephedrine and possession of methamphetamine.

She was held in the Ringgold County Jail for Union County with no bond.

—————— Chance Brown, 15, 506 N. Oak, was referred to juvenile authorities on charges of possession of prescription drug or device at 4:30 p.m.

Thursday at 601 W. Townline St. Brown was released to the custody of his parents.

—————— Dustin James Seley, 36, 1001 S. Sumner Ave. Apt. 8, was charged on a Union County warrant for violation of a protective order

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COMMUNITY Club news

Elzevir Reading Circle

Elzevir Reading Circle met Jan. 9 at the home of Kay Ritter for a 12:30 p.m. anniversary luncheon. The study club was organized in 1893 and federated in 1894.

After a luncheon, President Terry Ammon opened the meeting with a quote from Winnie Barnett “Lasting Memories.” Roll call was answered with members telling of current or recently read books. The secretary read the minutes of the previous meeting and the treasurer gave the treasurer’s report. Both were approved as read.

Reports for volunteer hours and donations were distributed.

Information needs to be given to the president by the end of the month. Ammon moved to continue with the same projects as last year with the addition of visiting or assisting others. Barbara Thomsen seconded and motion carried.

Angela Pullen, reading chairman, reported all members had turned in GFWC Adventures in Reading reports making the club a 100 percent club. She reviewed the most read books, newspapers and magazines. New sheets were handed out for next year’s reporting.

Approximately $80 worth of food collected at the last meeting had been delivered to Matura.

The meeting closed with all reciting Mary Stewart’s Club Collect. Mary Burg moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Angela Pullen. Motion carried.

The next meeting will be Feb. 13 at the home of Terry Ammon. Linda Topliff will give the program.

Ladies Lakeshore Auxiliary

Ladies Lakeshore Auxiliary met Jan. 14.

Canasta winners were Linda Clark, first; Beulah McDonald, second; and Barb Bills, third.

Gwen Sandeman won the door prize.

Wanda Nash was hostess for cards and chatter Wednesday.

Canasta winners were

Barb Veitz, first; Joan Chubick, second; and Maxine May, third.

Wanda Nash won the door prize.

Mary Kline will be hostess for cards and chatter Wednesday, Jan. 28.

Mary Circle

Mary Circle of First Christian Church met Jan. 15 with Barb Lightner as hostess.

There were 12 members present. President Fils opened the meeting with the Disciple Women’s prayer.

Margaret gave the treasurer’s report.

Old business was discussed.

New business was coffee will be held Jan. 18.

There will be a pie auction for the scholarship fund.

Dresses and shorts for children in Africa orphanage were given through Larkin Powell, who will deliver them in May. Fils then turned the meeting over to Rhonda Vogel who had the lesson on “Can I Really Trust the Bible?”

After a lesson discussion, the hostess served dessert.

The next meeting will be Feb. 19 at the church with Joyce Burkhead as hostess.

VFW POST 1797

VFW post 1797 met Jan. 13 at the Elks in Creston.

Thirty-four members and guests were present for dinner. Patriot Pen winners accepted their awards before dinner.

Commander O’Daniels called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. with 23 members present.

Minutes and QM reports were read and approved.

Service officers report was honor guard 2 hours, community service 38 hours, Christmas basket 42 hours, and hospital 50 hours for a total of 132 hours. Members also traveled 365 miles for veterans.

In old business, thanks to all who helped with the Christmas basket this year.

The Union County VA Commission met with six employees of the Des Moines VA, including the director, regarding an outreach clinic in south central Iowa.

In new business, state raffle tickets are available.

Veterans on the Hill took

place Jan. 21. Afton VFW joined in talks with Creston VFW to maybe consolidate.

In other business, Ron Jackson was appointed to three year trustee to take Asa Denton’s place.

The State Mid-Winter meeting will be held Jan. 23-25 at Lakeside Casino in Osceola.

The meeting adjourned at 8 p.m.

The next meeting will be Feb. 10 at the Elks with dinner at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. meeting. All veterans are encouraged to attend.

GRMC Auxiliary

GRMC Auxiliary held its first meeting for the calendar year of 2015 10 a.m. Jan. 12 in the MAP Conference Room.

A total of 11 members were present. Martha Musmaker conducted the meeting. New Volunteer Services Director Chelsey Daily was welcomed to the group. Daily gave a brief introduction to herself. She will be working part time.

Monte Neitzel gave the monthly administrative report. 2015 will involve renovations to the specialty clinic area, location changes for SHIIP and the ortho area, and computer system changes.

The secretary’s report was reviewed. The board did agree to re-address the membership fee for 2015.

The board voted to amend the starting date for the membership increase. Material concerning dues had already been sent out at usual rates. Auxiliary dues for 2015 will remain at $5 per year and the lifetime membership will remain at $50. In 2016, the Auxiliary dues will increase to $10 per year and lifetime membership will be $100. Members who have previously purchased their lifetime membership will be grandfathered into the system. Employees purchasing a membership will receive a coupon for a 20 percent discount in the gift shop. This coupon will be good tor a one time purchase made for membership year. Nancy Hawks made a motion to approve the amendment to the start date, and Tammy Reeves followed with motion to second. Motion carried unanimously.

Gift shop manager’s report included purchases made.

Stacey returned to working in the shop Monday. The board decided to hold a bake sale in the gift shop 10 a.m.

Feb. 12. Every board member is encouraged to bring at least one dozen wrapped items (candy, cookies, bars, cupcakes or etc.) to be sold to celebrate Valentines Day. The board also voted to transfer $2,000 to the gift shop account. Motion made

by Nancy Hawks and seconded by Rhonda Giles. Motion carried unanimously.

In other business, the board members will be reviewing the bylaws and decide if changes need to be made. Lois Daub and Joan Chubick will be reviewing and bring suggested changes to the February meeting.

Jessica Duncan reported that the snow flake project, Lights for Loved Ones, was a big success. One-hundred twenty-five people sponsored snowflakes.

Scholarship committee will soon be reviewing applications. Materials have been sent out with a deadline of April 1.

The meeting adjourned at 11:05 a.m. with the next meeting being scheduled for 10 a.m. Feb. 9 in the MAP Conference Room.

PI Chapter Delta Kappa

Eleven members and one guest attended the Nov. 10 meeting of PI Chapter Delta Kappa Gamma International at The Windrow. Guest, Roxy Schwartz, Area 6 regional coordinator, presented information about the 2015 state convention to be held June 12-14 at the Marriot Hotel in Des Moines.

President Sandy Harris called the meeting to order.

M/S/C by Joan Lienneman and Martha Pine to approve the October minutes as read.

The treasurer’s report was given by Kim Riley and was approved as presented.

Treasurer Kim Riley announced her resignation effective at the end of the May 2015 meeting.

Correspondence: Riley notified the group that Judith Wachter has resigned from the chapter. A thank you note was read from State

tance. Volunteers answer questions and provide impartial information to help seniors make well-informed decisions regarding their Medicare supplement insurance, long-term care insurance, Medicare benefits and claims or other types of health insurance. Call Greater Regional Medical Center, 641-782-3848 and leave information. A SHIIP volunteer will call you back.

• HCI Care Services providing services in Union, Taylor, Clarke, Adams, Decatur, Madison, Adair and Ringgold counties has opportunities for hospice volunteers to assist with a variety of duties. Training is provided to individuals who are interested in sitting with hospice patients who are terminally ill to give their caregivers a break or to provide companionship to those patients who may

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need it. There are opportunities to assist staff with special projects, clerical duties and phone call, as well. Call Cindy Mitchell, HCI Care Services volunteer coordinator at 641-782-3528.

• Southern Prairie YMCA has a variety of volunteer opportunities available. Volunteer assistance is welcome in general housekeeping, sports camps and other youth activities.

Committee members are also welcome for special events and membership and programing. Please stop by the YMCA reception desk for an application or call 641-782-9622.

• Hospice of Southwest Iowa in Corning offers ongoing training for Hospice Volunteers.

Volunteers provide companionship, perform tasks and provide support to individuals who are terminally ill and

Alpha Delta Kappa

The Iowa Alpha Gamma chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa met Jan. 12 in the home of Carolyn Biere. Marilyn Bohnker, Pauline McCoy and Jane Eklund were hostesses with 10 members attending.

President Marilyn Bohnker conducted the business meeting. Treasurer Lois Houghtaling reported that $1,168 was raised at the November charity auction.

Thank yous were read from C.A.R.E., Parents as Teachers, and Matura for contributions made. The International Alpha Delta Kappa convention will be held July 8-12 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Arlan and Carolyn Biere shared photos of their Rhine River Cruise. They travelled through the Netherlands, Switzerland, Germany and France.

The next meeting will be Feb. 9 at The Pizza Ranch with Jane Eklund presenting a fraternal education quiz.

TOPS 1338

TOPS 1338 met 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 12 after weighing in at 5 p.m. at the Methodist Church. Ten members answered roll call. Anna Thompson was the best loser and Neoma Davis was second. For the year 2014, Thompson was second with Beverly Lyon being the best loser.

The minutes were read

by Diana Loomis and approved. Alice Brown gave the treasurer’s report.

New business was the yearly social.

Fines from Dec. 29 went to Marisue Lewis. The Red Can Challenge for the week was to keep a food diary. Squares went to Neoma Davis.

On Jan. 19, Creston TOPS met at 5:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order by leader Anna Thompson. Ten members had weighed in at 5 p.m.

Best loser for the week was Beverly Lyon. Neoma Davis was the next best loser.

The minutes were read and approved. Alice Brown gave the treasurer’s report.

Fines from the previous meeting went to Thompson.

The Red Can Challenge was to eat a complete breakfast daily.

Marisue Lewis will give the program Jan. 25. This week Mitzi Cellan shared ways to avoid overindulgence at social gatherings, especially those with buffets. She also talked about the importance of being good healthy role models for children, such as exercising and not smoking.

TOPS 1338 of Creston meets Mondays at the Methodist Church at the corner of North Elm and Howard streets. Weigh-in is from 5 to 5:30 p.m. with a short meeting after. Anybody is welcome to visit and or join if needing support achieving their goals in 2015 regarding weight loss and healthier living.

Kiwanis

The weekly Kiwanis meeting was held 12:05 p.m. Tuesday at The Windrow with 27 members and two guests.

President Jane Lowe presided. Drew Henderson did the prayer, Craig Mittag was greeter, and Jacki Steffen was the finemaster.

The program was Todd Jackson, Creston fire chief, who discussed the fire departments statistics from last year and their 724 calls for fire and medical assistance.

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UNION COUNTY LOCAL FSA, 2243 LOOMIS AVE CORNING, IA 50841 - FSA CRESTON VETERINARY CLINIC c/o JERALD C. KATZER, REGISTERED AGENT, 509 W TOWNLINE RD CRESTON, IA 50801 - JUDGMENT CREDITOR CITY OF DIAGONAL c/osliced CITY fish, AuGratin potatoes, CLERK, PO BOX 82 DIAGONAL, IA carrots, multigrain bread, 50845 - CITY LIMITS SUPERIOR fresh fruit. BANK f/k/a THE BANK, 300 CLINTON AVE Thursday: AL hamburger with HUNTSVILLE, 35801 - MORTGAGE HOLDER bun, lettuce and tomato, SUPERIOR BANK f/k/a THE roasted medley, rosey BANK, potato 312 CLINTON AVE HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801 - MORTapples.

GAGE HOLDER Friday:COUNTY Italian AUDITOR, beef penne UNION 300 N PINEgreen ST STE #2 CRESTON, IA pasta, beans, multigrain 50801 - COURT COSTS bread, salad, fresh fruit.

COUNTY ATTORNEY, UNIONside 300All N PINE ST STE CRESTON, IA meals are 7served with 50801 - COURT COSTS 2 IOWA percent or skim milk and ATTORNEY GENERAL, 1305 E WALNUT ST DES MOINES, coffee.

IA 50319 - COURT COSTS ANY OTHER UNKNOWN PERSONS WITH INTEREST NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION In accordance with Iowa Code Section 447.9 you are hereby notified that: 1. The property described in paragraph 2 of this Notice was sold at tax sale on the 18TH day of June, 2012.

The purchaser at tax sale was ALPHA CAPITAL/US BANK. 2. The legal description of the property sold is: A Parcel of land located in a portion of the SW 1/4 of Section 29, Township 71 North, Range 30 West of the 5th P.M. in Union County, Iowa, more particularly described as: Commencing at a 5/8" iron pin on the W 1/4 (West Quarter) corner of said Section 29, Thence S 00 deg 04'49" along the West (W) line of the SW 1/4 (Southwest Quarter) of said Section 29 a distance of 230/16' to a 1/2" iron pin, thence S 00 deg 04'49" E along the West (W) line of the SW 1/4 (Southwest Quarter) of said Section 29 a distance of 377.12' to a 1/2" iron pin on the point of beginning. Thence S 89 deg 32'15" E a distance of 524.51' to a 5/8" iron pin, thence S 00 deg 04'49" E a distance of 325.81' to a 5/8" iron pin, thence S 89 deg 48'40" W a distance of 524.47' to a 1/2" iron pin on the West (W) line of the SW 1/4 (Southwest Quarter) of said Section 29, Thence N 00 deg 04'49" W along the West (W) line of the SW 1/4 (Southwest Quarter) of said Section 29 a distance of 331.77' to the point of beginning, containing 3.97 acres subject to any easements of record a/k/a PARCEL # 000-130-40 3. That your right of redemption as set forth in the Iowa Code will expire unless redemption of the property is made within 90 days from the date of completed service of this Notice.

4. If the right of redemption is allowed to expire, a tax deed will be issued by the Treasurer of UNION County.

By Samantha Ott, agent for ALPHA CAPITAL/US BANK UNION 120051

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Volunteer directory Volunteerism is an important part of every community.

The following is a directory of volunteer activities and contact numbers.

Additions to this list are welcome. Please call managing editor, 641-782-2141, extension 234, to place your volunteer activity and phone number on the list.

This service is published free of charge.

• Greater Regional Medical Center. Volunteers are needed for information/ escort, gift shop, bloodmobile, fund-raising, gardening and plant care and clerical support. To inquire or get involved, call 641-782-3553.

• SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program) volunteers. Training from the Iowa Insurance Commission to provide free, objective information as well as one-to-one assis-

President Mary Zirkelbach.

Old Business: Secretary Sherri Nissen shared with the group information from the 2015 State Planning Committee held Oct. 11.

New Business: The group discussed giving “Thank” gifts to new teachers in Adams and Union counties with notes thanking them for choosing the teaching profession. The group decided to meet Nov. 24 to put the bags together and deliver them for Thanksgiving.

A silent auction was held with amount collected to be announced at the March meeting.

The next meeting will be held March 9 at Van Gelder’s for a spring fashion show.

The meeting adjourned with M/S/C by Cheryl Crall and Martha Pine.

their families. Volunteers are needed for our primary service area: — Adams, Montgomery and Taylor counties. Call Mary O’Riley 641-322-6283 for more information.

• Nursing homes and assisted living. Like other organizations, they have many dedicated volunteers, but more are needed. Interested volunteers may choose any local or area nursing home, including Creston Nursing and Rehab Center, 641-782-8511; Crest Haven, 641-782-5012; Afton Care Center, 641-347-8416 and Prairie View Assisted Living, 641-782-3131.

• Special Olympics. Need volunteers who will encourage, cheer on and reward with a hug at the finish line these special athletes. Volunteers always needed in this fun program. Call 641782-4170 or 641-782-8495.

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Creston meals Jan. 26-30 Menu subject to change.

Reservations are required the day before. Call 641-7822447.

Monday: philly chicken sandwich, oven roasted potatoes, green beans, Mandarin oranges and pineapple.

Tuesday: ham and beans, carrots, capri vegetables, corn bread, Mandarin oranges.

Wednesday: lemon pepper

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ENTERTAINMENT New driver has old oil Dear Heloise: My son recently got his FIRST CAR and is very into learning how to take care of it. He learned how to change his own oil, which is great. I do want to teach him responsibility in other ways. Do you have hints for disposing of old oil?

— Paula P. in Atlanta Paula, good for your son learning early how to take care of a car. It will save him a lot of money in the long run and can be an enjoyable hobby for some.

Do collect the oil in a leakproof container, like a plastic milk jug or old oil can. Many gas stations or quick-oilchange shops will take the old oil at no charge.

You can check with repair shops to see if they will take it. There also are collection centers in almost every city for hazardous waste.

Whatever you do, don’t let him just throw it away! Oil should never be put in trash cans or landfills, or poured down a sewer drain. The oil can end up in sewers, water supplies or other places that are extremely harmful to the environment. — Heloise SEND A GREAT HINT TO:

Hints from Heloise Heloise P.O. Box 795000 San Antonio, TX 782795000 Fax: 1-210-HELOISE Email: Heloise@Heloise. com TRAVEL HINT Dear Heloise: On a recent trip, I purchased several souvenirs. Later, I realized that some of the pieces were not even made in that country.

Talk about disappointing. My hint is to be careful when buying souvenirs. Double-check where they were made and if they actually represent the country you are visiting.

Sometimes the tourist attractions are not the best places to buy souvenirs. Visit places off the beaten path, and you will be surprised at the beautiful things you can find to remember your trip! — Greta G., via email GARAGE PURPOSE Dear Heloise: I really enjoy reading your many articles. I would like to encourage your

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readers to use their garages for their vehicles instead of a storage area. It is a very simple thing to accomplish. Get rid of all the items you haven’t used for more than one to two years. Bottom line is that garages were built for your vehicles, and by just doing that, your vehicles will last longer. — Lee in Colorado Lee, you have a point. But I can assure you, it’s not as simple as “get rid of the things you haven’t used for more than one to two years.” Many people don’t have basements to store items — very few do here in South Texas, I can assure you. Others may or may not have attics, or they can’t use that space for storage.

Yes, the garage can become a catchall for all things. BEETLE BAILEY® by Greg & Mort Walker Parking a car in one will help protect it from the elements somewhat, but daily driving does not help much. — Heloise DOORSTOPS Dear Heloise: My older house has some doors that keep closing on their own. I use decorative bookends as doorstops. — K.O. in California (c)2015 by King Features Syndicate Inc. BLONDIE® by Dean Young

Horoscope Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This is the perfect day to make a to-do list and get right on it.

As you cross each item off this list, you will feel a sense of fulfilment. “Yes!” TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Research will go well today, because your head is down and you’re proactive. You will not be distracted by thrills or foolishness, because you just want to get the job done.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Advice from someone older or more experienced might help you today. Quite likely, this person will be a female mentor to you. What you learn might cause you to modify your future goals.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Someone in a position of authority will instill a strong work ethic in you today. Either out of commitment or out of fear, you will finish what you are doing!

(July 23 to Aug. 22) You easily will finish work related to higher education, medicine, the law, publishing and the media, because you have a sense of obligation to do so.

It’s just what it is.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept.

22) Discussions about shared property, inheritances and debt will be serious and to the point today. You don’t want to sugarcoat things. You just want matters to be finished.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Someone might have high expectations of you today.

Perhaps this is why this person will stress what you have to achieve. Just do the best job you can do.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Look for ways to cut costs at work today so that you can be efficient, effective and productive. You are a strong sense of obligation and duty right now.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) You might see a better approach to raising kids or teaching them today.

Fundamentally, whatever you do, you want to look for a superior approach.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Discussions with a female authority figure, probably your grandmother, mother or aunt, will be sobering. Find out what this person expects of you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Discussions with others are serious because every-

thing else is onerous today. People are prepared to choose duty and obligations before fun and plea-

sure.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) If shopping, you will buy only something useful and long-lasting. But preferably, you won’t spend any money today, because you feel frugal.

YOU BORN TODAY Your strong charisma and personality capture the loyalty and admiration of others; however,

this is not an easy mantle to carry, because you can become a victim of this. Settle your debts this year, to prepare for financial accumulation in the next three years. To clear away indebtedness is the thrust of this year. Consolidate your affairs for future growth.

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HEALTH

Simple swaps for a healthy lifestyle (BPT) — Americans are more concerned than ever before about living a healthy lifestyle. However, implementing dietary changes and adopting an exercise routine can prove to be overwhelming. A recent Gallup poll found that nine out of 10 consumers say they make it a point to try to include fruits and vegetables on their plates, but they are not necessarily succeeding.

“Simple everyday swaps can make the difference in achieving a healthy lifestyle,” says registered dietitian Dawn Jackson Blatner, author of “The Flexitarian Diet.” “We live in a busy society, and no one diet fits all.

Focus on small daily shortcuts that are realistic and will have a lasting impact.”

Try these quick and simple swaps, which can actually make a difference in realizing your goals: • Boardroom conference vs. walking meeting: Swap your sedentary internal office meeting for a “walking meeting.” Instead of meeting in a conference room for 30 minutes, make a few trips around the office building and add a burst of physical activity to your day.

• Online shopping vs. mall: Switch up the routine

and head back to the store.

While online shopping has made life more convenient, it has eliminated another opportunity to realize the health benefits of walking.

• Gym vs. five-minute routine: Eliminate the guilt of missing a day at the gym.

Do jumping jacks or crunches during television commercials. This five-minute routine burns calories and keeps you from mindlessly munching in front of the TV. • Salad dressing vs. rice vinegar: Replace heavy salad dressing with a light vinaigrette. Simply whisk together NAKANO Natural Rice Vinegar, garlic salt, mustard powder, sesame oil, sesame seeds and canola oil in a measuring cup. Pour over arugula and tomato halves for a delicious salad.

• Butter and oil vs. avocado: Instead of making your favorite baked goods with oil or butter, use mashed avocado. The substitution of avocado in baked goods helps increase their nutritional value and serves as a great alternative to ingredients that are high in saturated fat. Avocados offer a subtle flavor and creamy texture to any recipe.

• Mid-morning snack vs.

almonds: Control hunger by eating a few almonds instead of the mid-morning pastry. A study published in the European Journal of Nutrition found that almonds helped control appetite and resulted in reduced calorie intake by the study participants.

Another simple swap is to incorporate healthier options into your afternoon snack routine and cut the fat. It’s an opportunity to start the week by adding a zesty flavor alternative into

your diet. Look for recipes that are quick and easy to prepare, such as this Superfood Trailmix recipe.

Superfood Trailmix Makes 2 cups Ingredients: 1 tablespoon NAKANO Natural Rice Vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 1/8 teaspoon sea salt Dash cayenne pepper (optional) 1 teaspoon coconut oil 1/2 cup raw almonds,

chopped 1 tablespoon chia seeds 1 cup puffed brown rice cereal 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds 1/4 cup raisins Directions: In a small bowl, mix NAKANO Natural Rice Vinegar, honey, salt and cayenne.

In a 10-inch skillet over medium-low heat, warm oil and add the vinegar mix, almonds and chia seeds.

Cook for 6 minutes, stirring constantly, until all excess

liquid is gone. Pour onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and let cool in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to set. Toss almonds with brown rice cereal, pumpkin seeds, and raisins.

Nutrition (1/4 cup): 110 calories, 6g total fat, 1g saturated fat, 0g cholesterol, 60mg sodium, 12g carbs, 2g fiber, 6g sugar, 3g protein Recipe created exclusively for Mizkan by Dawn Jackson Blatner at dawnjacksonblatner.com.

Is your blood pressure really high?

Back in 1982 Billy Joel wrote: “Two men out and three men on/ Nowhere to look but inside/ Where we all respond to PRESSURE.” That’s how it can feel when you’re sitting in the doctor’s office waiting for a blood pressure test.

For many, when the doc takes their BP, it soars, and it turns out that has serious consequences.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says that between 15 percent and 30 percent of people who are told they have high blood pressure after an in-office “cuff on arm” test do NOT experience hypertension in their day-to-day life. As a result, people are given unnecessary medication! (And many more who really have it don’t get tested or treated!)

The best way to diagnose high BP, says the USPSTF, is to follow up an in-office test with an ambulatory monitor that you wear for 24 to 48 hours. Every 30 minutes, it assesses your BP — even while you’re sleeping. Then, a reliable diagnosis can be made.

You want to know (and get treated) if your BP is elevated. High BP causes strokes, heart attack, cognitive decline and kidney disease. Even if you have mild only hypertension (140 to 159/90 to 99 mmHg) and no overt cardiovascular disease, taking antihypertensive drugs reduces your risk by more than 80 percent; you also can get your BP down with healthy lifestyle changes. Sometimes it’s best to do both.

So like Billy Joel said,

Weekly health tips Dr. Mehmet Oz, M.D. and Dr. Michael Roizen, M.D.

“You have to learn to pace yourself ... You’re just like everybody else — pressure.”

TAKE CARE OF YOUR FEET AND THEY’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU In “Oh, The Places You’ll Go!” Dr. Seuss writes: “You have brains in your head.

You have feet in your shoes.

You can steer yourself in any direction you choose.”

For folks who live to be 80, that can add up to 110,000 miles in a lifetime ... and 25 percent farther, if you get in our recommended 10K a day (our No. 2 Do-Over Deed from Dr. Mike’s upcoming book, “This Is Your Do-Over,” due out Feb 24).

That’s a lot of wear on your toes, arches, 26 bones and more than 33 joints that make up each foot and ankle. Showing your hardworking walkers some TLC makes you younger and more energetic, reduces stress and eases aches. So here are some simple ways to pamper those puppies.

1. Foot check! (Daily, if you have diabetes.) Blisters or sores? Don’t let them fester. Tingling or numbness? Could be from ill-fitting shoes or diabetic nerve damage. Aching feet also offer clues to your overall health. Sore joints may indicate arthritis. Puffy ankles or swollen feet may signal high blood pressure, heart or kidney problems, or sitting too much! Mention persistent symptoms to your

doc.

2. Relax with a 10-minute soak in warm water with Epsom salts — an anti-inflammation remedy for dry skin, sore muscles and even small wounds. Then smooth rough spots with a pumice stone and moisturizer. Make sure not to breathe in the pumiced stuff; it can cause lung inflammation. Dry off and roll your arches over a wooden rolling pin. Ahh! ONE MORE REASON TO BE FIT DURING PREGNANCY There’s a tabloid term — pregorexia — that describes a mother-to-be on a starvation diet. Nicole Kidman (two birth children) and Victoria Beckham (four kids) often are used as examples of women who preserved their hyper-skinny figures during their pregnancies.

Now, being too thin while pregnant is bad for mother and fetus, but what we see a lot more of these days is women at the other end of the spectrum: More than 50 percent of all pregnant women in North America are overweight or obese, and that’s very bad news for a developing fetus. It seems pregnant women who are obese and eat a high-fat diet endanger the development of blood stem cells in the fetal liver, which compromises development of the immune system. The researchers suggest that moms who are obese while pregnant might

be one reason for the rise in immune diseases and allergies in children.

So if you’re pregnant or planning on it, make the Five Food Felons — trans and saturated fats, added sugars and syrups, and refined grains — your sworn enemies. Get daily exercise (walk, aiming for 10,000 steps a day) and gain just enough weight to keep your fetus healthy: less than 15 pounds if you’re obese (BMI more than 30); 15-25 pounds if you’re overweight (BMI 25.0-29.9); and 25-35 pounds if you are a healthy weight (BMI 18.5-24.9).

And take a daily prenatal vitamin with DHA for three months before trying to conceive, right through delivery and breastfeeding. That decreases childhood cancers by 65 percent, birth defects by 80 percent and autism and autistic spectrum disorders by 40 percent.

BEWARE! SLOW WITS FROM FAST FOODS In “Dude, Where’s My Car?” Ashton Kutcher has a run-in with a drive-thru operator that seems to confirm what a recent study found: Eating fast food dulls the brain ... and then? ... affects how kids do in school.

An Ohio State University study looked at more than 11,000 kids from fifth to eighth grades and found that the more fast foods the fifth-graders ate, the lower their test score gains in reading/literacy, mathematics and science three years later. (And this is when they’re supposed to gain a lot.) Eating fast food three or more times a week was associated with a whopping

20 percent smaller gain in test scores!

Overall, 10 percent of the kids said they ate fast food every day; 10 percent ate it four to six times a week; and over 50 percent said they gobbled up fast food between one and three times weekly.

What is it about fast food that dumbs down kids? Research shows that diets high in fat and sugar have an immediate negative impact on memory building and learning. That one-two punch KOs neurotransmitters that the brain needs to think and form memories! Plus, nutritionally deprived fast foods lack iron and other nutrients that build brain strength, while trans fats used to fry foods flat-out dull your brain power.

So, dodge the fast food at school, and set a good example at home. Once they can see and taste the difference, they’ll discover just how much more alert they are at play and at school.

THE IMPORTANT VITAMIN AYYY Henry Winkler’s “Fonzie” (a character in the 1970s sitcom “Happy Days”) stopped by “Sesame Street” to help teach the alphabet.

He looked at the camera, gave a thumbs-up, and said his trademark expression, “Ayyy!” as the letter “A” appeared onscreen.

Maybe you could use a little help learning about Ayyy, too — vitamin A, that is. This fat-soluble vitamin is actually a group of compounds that include retinol and beta carotene. They help form and maintain

healthy teeth, bones, soft tissue, mucus membranes and skin. If you don’t get enough vitamin A, the lining of your nasal and respiratory passages may not be able to do their job of keeping infections like colds and the flu at bay. Even a small deficiency boosts your risk.

But Ayyy — no worries.

You can easily get enough vitamin A from foods, and that’s the best source. (Taking a vitamin A supplement of more than 3,500 IU daily is actually hazardous).

During winter months, get your vitamin A from orange and green vegetables: carrots, winter squash, sweet potatoes, broccoli and dark leafy greens. They contain a good dose of beta-carotene, which is stored in the liver and converted into vitamin A when you need it.

Be sure to also eat walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts, peanuts, olive oil and avocados. The healthy mono- and polyunsaturated fats they contain help your body absorb and use vitamin A, and vitamin D, too. (D is important for immune health during cold and flu season.)

But what are we talking about here? Ayyy! *** Mehmet Oz, M.D. is host of “The Dr. Oz Show,” and Mike Roizen, M.D. is Chief Wellness Officer and Chair of Wellness Institute at Cleveland Clinic. To live your healthiest, tune into “The Dr. Oz Show” or visit www.sharecare.com. (c) 2015 Michael Roizen, M.D. and Mehmet Oz, M.D. Distributed by King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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Changes to know before filing your federal income tax return (BPT) — Most tax law changes don’t affect the average taxpayer. That’s fortunate news, considering the U.S. averaged at least one tax law change per day every day between 2000 and 2012.

Some tax changes generally happen every year, such as inflation adjustments to standard deduction and exemption amounts. Others happen every few years, like expiration or renewal of credits and deductions, new taxes and tax increases.

What can you do to ensure you maximize the benefit or minimize the negative impact of tax law changes each year? It’s quite simple, says TaxACT spokesperson Jessi Dolmage.

“Do a dry run of your federal income tax return each fall,” Dolmage recommends. “DIY tax programs are updated with the latest tax laws every fall so you can get an estimate of your refund or liability as it currently stands. The Q&A also reviews credits and deductions you can still take advantage of in the next few months.”

You can do tax planning and calculate your 2014 taxes with a DIY tax return preparation solution (most are free to try) or with a tax calculator like TaxACT’s at www.taxact.com/tax-calculator.

Whether you start your taxes early or wait until the April 15, 2015, deadline, here’s a list of key changes that could impact your 2014 tax return:

• Personal and dependent exemptions increase to $3,950 per person.

• The 2014 standard deduction is $6,200 for a single taxpayer and $9,100 for a head of household. The standard deduction for married couples filing jointly also increased to $12,400.

• Several benefits have expired, although Congress may extend them for 2014 returns. Those include the tuition and fees deduction, educator expense deduction, deduction for mortgage insurance premiums, cancellation of some mortgage debt, nonbusiness energy property credit, and state and local sales tax deduction.

• Did you purchase health insurance from the federal or a state-sponsored marketplace in 2014? If so, your marketplace will send Form 1095-A by Jan. 31. Simply enter the form information when your tax program asks

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If you qualified for the premium tax credit toward marketplace insurance, the information you need to report on your return will also be on Form 1095-A. Your credit amount, which was based on your best estimate of your household income at the time you applied for insurance, will be reconciled with your actual income reported on your tax return. If your income or household size changed since applying for insurance, so can your credit amount. You may receive a larger refund if your income was less than estimated, or you may have to pay some of the credit back if your income was more than estimated.

• If you didn’t have minimum essential health insurance for three or more months in 2014 and don’t qualify for an exemption, you may pay a shared responsibility payment. The

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Only paper applications are being accepted by marketplaces, so processing can take weeks. Once accepted, your marketplace will issue an exemption certificate number (ECN) that you report on your tax return in order to avoid the penalty.

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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.

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Thank You

Our family would like to say a huge heartfelt “Thank You” to the Creston community for helping to welcome our son, Michael, as the first Creston baby of 2015.

To Boyd Appliance Center, Creston Automotive, Creston Chamber of Commerce, Creston News Advertiser, Fareway, Hy-Vee, Nishna Valley Credit Union, Stalker Chevrolet & Tyler Insurance, we are humbled by your generous gifts and look forward to meeting you all as we get out and enjoy all the lovely donations.

To our wonderful church family at First Presbyterian Church, thank you for all the well wishes and the kind interactions with our older 2 boys as they navigate being big brothers!

Lastly, to Greater Regional Medical Center, this was our first experience here in Creston; and by far the best experience we have had with obstetrics and nursing care. From the very first appointment to delivery, we had only positive interactions, and have come away from it all with extremely grateful hearts. You all are awesome!

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Measles outbreak casts spotlight on anti-vaccine movement At least 70 people in six states and Mexico have fallen ill since mid-December, most of them from California.

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — A major measles outbreak traced to Disneyland has brought criticism down on the small but vocal movement among parents to opt out of vaccinations for their children.

In a rash of cases that public health officials are rushing to contain, at least 70 people in six states and Mexico have fallen ill since mid-December, most of them from California. The vast majority of those who got sick had not gotten the measles-mumps-rubella, or MMR, vaccine.

While still a scourge in many corners of the world, measles has been all but eradicated in the U.S. since 2000 because of vaccinations. But the virus has made a comeback in recent years, in part because of people obtaining personal belief exemptions from rules that say children must get their shots to enroll in school.

Others have delayed getting their children vaccinated because they still believe now-discredited research linking the measles vaccine to autism.

“Some people are just incredibly selfish” by skipping shots, said Dr. James Cherry, a pediatric disease expert at the University of California, Los Angeles.

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As cases mount, several newspapers have criticized the anti-vaccine movement.

Measles “is a disease that has been beaten by modern medicine. That makes it all the more frustrating that anti-science stubbornness has proven, in the case of the Disneyland-related measles, that when it comes to contagious diseases, it’s a small world after all,” the Los Angeles Times said in an editorial last week.

Barbara Loe Fisher, director of the National Vaccine Information Center, a Virginia-based nonprofit that favors letting parents decide whether to vaccinate, said, “I don’t think it’s wise or responsible to blame” unvaccinated people for the Disney outbreak. She noted that a small number of those stricken had been fully vaccinated.

Health authorities believe the outbreak was triggered by a measles-stricken visitor to one of the Disney parks who brought the virus from abroad last month.

As one of the world’s biggest tourist destinations, Disney was a perfect spot for the virus to spread, with large numbers of babies too young to be vaccinated and lots of visitors from countries that do not require measles shots.

The disease has since spread beyond Disneyland.

The infected ranged from 7 months to 70 years old, including five Disneyland workers.

“It’s tragic to see measles making a resurgence,” said Deanne Thompson, a spokeswoman for the Orange County Health Care Agency. “When our immuni-

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While all states require certain vaccinations for schoolchildren, parents in certain states such as California can opt out if they sign a personal belief waiver.

In the past five years, the percentage of kindergartners in California who are up to date on all vaccinations has held pretty steady from 90.7 percent in the 2010-11 school year to 90.4 percent in 2014-15.

But there are some wealthy communities in Los Angeles and Orange counties and in Northern California with double-digit vaccination exemption rates.

To control this latest outbreak, those who are not vaccinated were warned this week to stay away from Disney theme parks.

At Huntington Beach High School in Orange County, two dozen unvaccinated students were ordered home until the three-week incubation period is up.

“I’m terribly upset that someone has made a choice that not only affects their child but other people’s children,” said Jennifer Simon, whose 6-month-old daughter, Livia, was isolated after it was learned she may have been exposed to measles during a visit to the doctor’s office.

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Retirement plans NEW YORK — Jeff Gordon will retire as a full-time driver following the 2015 season, he announced on Thursday.

Gordon has raced in the Sprint Cup series for 22 years and made the announcement at the No. 24 team at Hendrick Motorsports’ headquarters.

“As a race car driver, much of what I’ve done throughout my life has been based on following my instincts and trying to make good decisions,” Gordon said in a release.

“I thought long and hard about my future this past year and during the offseason, and I’ve decided 2015 will be the last time I compete for a championship.”

Gordon said there is a possibility he’ll compete in selected events.

Gordon has four Sprint Cup titles and 92 wins during his career. He sits in third in all-time victories behind Hall of Famer Richard Petty (200) and David Pearson (105).

Kobe injured LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kobe Bryant tore his right rotator cuff in the Los Angeles Lakers’ latest defeat, the club announced Thursday.

Bryant injured his right shoulder in the second half of the Lakers’ loss at New Orleans on Wednesday night when he drove the baseline for a two-handed dunk.

An MRI exam Thursday in San Antonio revealed the tear, and Bryant headed home to Los Angeles while the Lakers prepared to play the Spurs on Friday. The Lakers were expected to release an update on Bryant’s condition today.

Lakers coach Byron Scott and the team declined to speculate on the severity of Bryant’s injury, but many rotator cuff injuries require surgery and several months of rehabilitation.

Bryant is averaging 22.3 points, 5.7 rebounds and 5.6 assists per game while making only 37.2 percent of his shots.

No explanation FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The two men most responsible for delivering wins for the New England Patriots both said Thursday they have no explanation for how footballs used to reach the Super Bowl were underinflated by 2 pounds per square inch.

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady said he has not been contacted by the NFL, even as league officials investigate whether the team cheated against the Indianapolis Colts in the AFC championship game.

“I don’t know what happened,” Brady said, answering questions from reporters hours after Patriots coach Bill Belichick said he almost never thinks about football pressure and doesn’t know what happened, either.”

Belger named Iowa 4A Coach of Year CEDAR RAPIDS — There were several recipients of awards with local connections at the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association’s 47th annual awards banquet Saturday at the Marriott Hotel banquet room here.

Scott Belger, former Creston player and assistant coach under his father, longtime Panther coach Vic Belger, was named Class 4A South Central District Coach of the Year and State Coach of the Year.

Belger guided Southeast Polk to the Class 4A state championship last summer at Principal Park. One of his assistants, Creston native Dave Hartman, was named Central District Assistant Coach of the Year.

Twin Cedars Coach Matt Miller, who guided the Sabers to the Class 1A state title, was named 1A Southeast District Coach of the Year and State Coach of the Year.

Lee Toole of Lewis Central was selected Class 4A

West District Coach of the Year.

Steve Shantz of Greenfield was named Southwest District Umpire of the Year.

S c o t t Busch of Shantz Creston and Kevin Blunt of Stanton were other nominees for that honor.

Awards were also presented for victory milestones. Denison-Schleswig coach Don Lyons, outgoing IHSBCA president, received an award for joining the 600 Win Club. Jon Fitzpatrick of Martensdale-St. Marys joined the 100 Win Club.

Tony Petersen of Exira/ Elk Horn-Kimballton received a 30-year service award.

Hall of Fame inductees were Joe Shanks, Jerry Spieler, Kip Peters and Dave Rock. Attending with Shanks — current Fort Dodge St. Edmond

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Award winners at the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association annual banquet Saturday in Cedar Rapids included, from left, Scott Belger, Dave Hartman and Larry Peterson. Belger and Hartman are head coach and assistant coach, respectively, of the state champion Southeast Polk Rams. Belger, son of former Creston Hall of Fame coach Vic Belger, was named Class 4A Iowa Coach of the Year. Hartman was named Central District Assistant Coach of the Year. Peterson received the Media Award for the West District. Not pictured is Steve Shantz of Greenfield, named Southwest District Umpire of the Year.

coach where he also played as an all-stater — was assistant coach Gerry Miller of Creston.

Cold shooting sinks Spartan women

By SCOTT VICKER

CNA sports editor • svicker@crestonnews.com

FORT DODGE — Despite struggling to get any shots to fall early, the Southwestern women’s basketball team played well with Iowa Central for the first 10 minutes here Wednesday.

Then, Iowa Central got red hot from the field. The Spartans recovered to play competitive basketball again in the second half, but it was too late as Iowa Central won 82-54.

“We actually played, I think, well with them probably close to the first 10 minutes of the game,” Southwestern head coach Addae Houston said. “I think the bad start was just more of shots not falling, because at the 13-minute mark in the game, I remember talking to my assistant coach about it, they had 12 points and we had four.”

The Spartans had missed a couple of close shots and open 3-pointers at that point, shooting just 2-of-15 from the field to start the game.

But then, the floodgates opened. Iowa Central caught fire

offensively and went on to post a 43-19 halftime lead.

“Defensively, we were doing a lot of what we wanted to do,” Houston said. “When the shots aren’t falling, it’s hard for this team right now to continue playing hard on the defensive end.”

For the game, Southwestern shot just 28.8 percent from the field.

The Spartans played nearly even with Iowa Central in the second half, as the Tritons held just a 39-35 advantage for the second half.

The key, Houston said, was Southwestern getting to the free throw line more.

“We really didn’t get to the line as much in the first half,” he said.

“Second half, we got to the line a little bit more and scored some points from there. I thought we got some easy buckets we weren’t dropping in the first half. I thought we played solid, a little bit better defensively.”

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Area girls basketball Nodaway Valley 51, Lenox 29 LENOX — Nodaway Valley improved to 11-3 overall and 8-2 in Pride of Iowa Conference play here Tuesday with a 51-29 win over Lenox.

The Tigers dropped to 2-12 overall and 0-10 in league play.

“Intensity level tonight was lacking, but NV did enough good things to get the win,” head coach Tom Thompson said. “Sloppy play in the first half with several turnovers and missed bunnies kept us from building any momentum.”

Paige McElfish scored 18 points and pulled down 15 rebounds to lead Nodaway Valley, while Josie Clarke scored 15 points with six boards and six blocked shots. Mercedes McElfish Harter added eight points with three steals. Riley Lonsdale scored four points with three steals.

Katie Dukes led Lenox with nine points, seven rebounds and three steals. Jacy Stoaks had seven points, six boards, three steals and two assists. Katelyn Belding added six points and 15 rebounds.

Media Award winners were Larry Peterson of the Creston News Advertiser, West District; Aaron

Young of the Perry Chief, Central District; and Joe Milledge of KIIC Radio in Albia, East District.

Iowa Central coach gains milestone win over Spartans

By LARRY PETERSON

CNA sports writer • lpeterson@ crestonnews.com

FORT DODGE — Iowa Central coach Dennis Pilcher earned his 700th career victory as the Tritons defeated 14th-ranked Southwestern Wednesday night, 77-72.

Freshman guard Deon Wright scored a game-high 25 points as Iowa Central improved to 13-7 overall and 2-2 in ICCAC play.

He scored 14 straight points at one stretch during the second half.

Southwestern fell to 15-5 overall and 1-2 in league play.

Despite trailing by seven points on two different occasions in the first half, the Tritons built a 35-31 halftime lead.

In the second half, Jaylon Smith’s basket with just over seven minutes left gave the Spartans a 59-53 advantage. However, Iowa Central closed on a 24-13 flurry.

“They hit back-to-back threes to tie it at 59-59, and from there it was back and forth,” said Spartan coach Todd Lorensen. “We missed three layups in the last two minutes of the game. We got good looks. Just

couldn’t quite finish.”

Iowa Central opened up a late sixpoint lead, but Smith made a triple to shave it to three at 72-69. Smith then hit both ends of a bonus free throw situation to cut it to 74-72.

Over the last 20 seconds, the Tritons sealed the win by making 5-of6 free throws.

Smith finished with 23 points for Southwestern, while Mataika Koyamainavure netted 19 before fouling out late.

Interior defender Jok Kut also fouled out.

Southwestern Smith hosts Kirkwood (15-4, 2-1) at 3 p.m. Saturday.

“This makes Saturday’s game really big,” Lorensen said after Wednesday’s defeat. “They beat Ellsworth tonight. They are 2-1, and we are 1-2. We are in dire need of a win.”

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“Jessica Anderson and Mika Weaver did a great job of playing defense tonight,” Lenox head coach Mandy Stoaks said.

Mount Ayr 69, East Union 20 MOUNT AYR — Sophomores Megan Warin and Tess Shields led Mount Ayr past East Union here Tuesday, 69-20.

Warin scored 25 points on 12-of18 shooting, while Shields added 23 points with 16 rebounds. Ashton Johnson added nine points with four assists and four steals. Alyssa Johnson had four Warin points with four assists and Allie Shields scored four points with seven rebounds.

Mount Ayr shot 16-22 from the free throw line.

“We have done a nice job of not only getting to the line, but making a great percentage of foul shots,” Mount Ayr head coach Thad Streit said.

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SW Valley 49, MSM 47 CORNING — Southwest Valley survived five missed free throws in the final minute to hold on for a 4947 win over Martensdale-St. Marys here Thursday.

“We held the lead until late in the fourth quarter with four minutes left in the game, when Martensdale-St. Marys took the lead 42-41,” Southwest Valley head coach Andrew Focht said.

A putback by Tony Klocke and free throws by Gunnar McCuen gave the Timberwolves a 46-42 lead with one minute left.

The Timberwolves shot just 1-of6 from the free throw line down the stretch, but Martensdale-St. Marys missed a pair of shots, and Southwest Valley survived.

McCuen led the Timberwolves with 12 points, while Chance Cobb added 11 points with seven rebounds, four assists and four steals. Scott Vanderhoof scored 10 points with 16 re- McCuen bounds and three blocked shots.

Colten Drake added nine points with nine rebounds. Klocke scored seven points with eight rebounds.

Southwest Valley improved to 4-9 for the season and hosts Red Oak on Monday.

Lenox 66, Nodaway Valley 42 LENOX — Nodaway Valley lost its third game in a row, and second straight Pride of Iowa Conference game, here Tuesday as Lenox controlled a 66-42 win over the Wolverines.

The Tigers led 25-7 after the first quarter and 43-16 at halftime.

Caleb Lange led the Tigers with 30 points and 15 rebounds, while Frank Martinez added 17 points with six steals and four assists. Carson Cline scored 10 points.

Sam Donaldson Lange contributed four points with six boards, while Dawson Tullberg had three points with 11 assists. Leevi Marshall scored two points with three rebounds.

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Middle school sports 8th girls CLARINDA — After leading 15-12 at halftime, the Creston eighth-grade girls outscored Clarinda 35-2 in the second half for a 50-14 victory.

Brielle Baker had 24 points, 14 steals and six rebounds for Creston (4-2).

Taylor Buxton had eight points and seven steals.

Saige Rice, Kesia Stewart and Megan Haley combined for 17 points and eight steals as the Panther pressure defense dominated the second half.

“We struggled showing up to play until the second half,” said Creston assistant coach Trish Dickinson, in place of head coach Sarah Stephens out with illness. “The girls came out to play to start the second half and got the job done, forcing turnovers on the press and playing tough defense in allowing only two points.”

Creston won the B game 12-3. Devon Buls and Kaitlyn Osmun each scored four points.

Creston (50) — Brielle Baker 23, Taylor Buxton 8, Saige Rice 7, Kesia Stewart 6, Megan Haley 4. Rebounds — Baker 6, Stewart 5, Rice 4, Haley 3, Buxton 2. Steals — Baker 14, Buxton 7, Rice 4, Stewart 4.

Clarinda (14).

Creston B (12) — Kaitlyn Osmun 4, Devon Buls 4, Rachel Wignall 2, Breanna Ross 2.

Rebounds — Kelsey Watson 4, Osmun 3. Steals — Ross 4, Wignall 2.

Clarinda B (3).

8th boys Kylan Smallwood scored 33 points as Creston eighth-grade boys defeated Nodaway Valley Monday, 55-42.

Spencer Lamb scored 24 points for Nodaway Valley.

“We played strong to start out the game and built up a 15-point lead,” Creston coach Scott Wagner said. “They were able to start clawing back into the game and our halftime lead was only 26-20.

We played pretty even throughout the third quarter until they got into some foul trouble.”

Creston sealed the win by making 8-of-12 free throws in the fourth quarter.

Mark Waigand scored six points as Creston won the B game, 9-0.

Creston (55) — Kylan Smallwood 33, Bryce Fitzgerald 9, Payton Pryor 5, Jeffrey Dillenburg 5, Kendall Crawford 2, Lee Normandeau 1.

Nodaway Valley (42) — Spencer Lamb 24, Brady Hilpipre 10, Joel Blazek 5, Mitchell Scheffer 3.

Creston B (9) — Mark Waigand 6, Zac Hague 3.

Nodaway Valley B (0).

7th boys Creston’s seventh-grade team allowed Nodaway Valley only one field goal in the second half on a late 3-point shot in finishing a 37-18 victory Monday.

Austin Bloyd scored 13 points for Creston.

“I thought our kids really moved the ball well against the Nodaway Valley zone.

We have gotten better in that area, no doubt,” said Creston coach Mike McCabe. “Our defense in the second half was outstanding.”

Creston also won the B game 17-4 with balanced scoring.

Creston (37) — Austin Bloyd 13, Luke Latham 8, Camden Peterson 6, Gavin Gillam 6, Eli Loudon 2, Devin Baker 2.

Nodaway Valley (18) — Josh Baudler 6, Tyler Vandewater 5.

Creston B (17) — Drew Keller 4, Seth Christiansen 4, Terry Hudgens 3, Spencer Lane 2, Ashton Wills 2, Jared Moreland 2.

Nodaway Valley B (4).

7th boys Atlantic scored the last six points of the game to edge Creston seventh-grade boys Tuesday, 21-19. Eli Loudon and Luke Latham each scored eight points for Creston.

“It was a defensive battle,” Creston coach Mike McCabe said. “We played solid defense all night, as did they. I thought we missed more good offensive opportunities than they did.”

Creston won the B game 38-25, led by Andy Mills with 12 points.

“We got scoring from a lot of different players,” McCabe said. “It was a

good team win. They show continued improvement.”

Creston (19) — Eli Loudon 8, Luke Latham 8, Austin Bloyd 2, Camden Peterson 1.

Atlantic (21) — Tyler Moen 15.

Creston B (38) — Andy Mills 12, Ashton Wills 9, Kerwn Shaw 5, Isaac Jacobson 4, Derek Bloodgood 2, Spencer Lane 2, Seth Christiansen 2, Terry Hudgens 2.

Atlantic B (25).

8th boys Atlantic started on an 8-0 run here Tuesday on its way to downing the Creston 8th-grade boys, 44-38.

The Panthers trailed 2212 at halftime, and then trailed by 15 entering the fourth quarter before chipping away at the lead.

“In the fourth quarter we played high-pressure defense and started to hit some outside shots,” coach Scott Wagner said. “We fought hard to make the game close, especially in the last few minutes, before ultimately losing by six. I was extremely proud of the way we played in the fourth.”

Kylan Smallwood led Creston with 17 points, as Lee Normandeau chipped in seven. Atlantic had three players finish in double figures.

Creston also dropped the 8th-grade B game, falling 40-14 to Atlantic.

“Ultimately, we couldn’t stop their big guy from scoring in the B game, and our zone offense wasn’t hitting the outside shots,” Wagner said. “We might have been a little tired from playing a game before, because they really pulled away in the second half.”

Creston (38) — Kylan Smallwood 17, Lee Normandeau 7, Jeffrey Dillenburg 6, Bryce Fitzgerald 6, Christian Gist 2.

Atlantic (44) Creston B (14) — Zac Hague 4, Matthew Kunz 3, Walker Patterson 3, Elyice Stow 2, Kendall Crawford 1, Mark Waigand 1.

Atlantic B (40)

in action Tuesday against Southwest Valley, Southwest Iowa and Nodaway Valley.

Round one — Brodie Starlin (C/O-M) dec. Nick Bartles (NV), 8-2; Colton Hauschield (SWI) pinned Brayton Chesnut (C/OM); Teagan Lundquist (SWV) major dec. Beau Thompson (C/O-M), 12-2; Hayden Green (C/O-M) dec. Trevor Abraham (SWV), 10-8; Austin NguyenSchnormeier (C/O-M) pinned Hunter Ernst (NV); Brant Looney (C/O-M) pinned Joey Christensen (NV); Tristan Davis (C/O-M) dec Austin Wilson (NV), 8-2; Brody Erlandson (NV) pinned Sam Chapman (C/O-M); Trevor Kinyon (C/O-M) pinned Tyler Breheny (NV); Matt Borha (C/O-M) pinned Jacob Webb (SWV); Cody Grace (SWV) pinned Dylan Fisher (C/O-M); Isaac Davis (C/O-M) pinned Colten Moore (SWI); Dale Boyer (C/O-M) pinned Cooper Brown (NV).

Round two — Beau Thompson (C/O-M) pinned Nick Bartles (NV); Brayton Chesnut (C/O-M) pinned Devin Fichter (SWI); Kyle Casagrande (SWV) dec. Hayden Green (C/O-M), 3-2; Austin NguyenSchnormeier (C/O-M) pinned Hunter Ernst (NV); Rylan Luther (C/O-M) pinned Joey Christensen (NV); Tristan Travis (C/O-M) major dec.

Brody Erlandson (NV), 11-1; Christian Nenneman (SWI) dec.

Sam Chapman (C/O-M), 9-2; Matt Borha (C/O-M) pinned Tyler Breheny (NV); Isaac Davis (C/O-M) pinned Cody Grace (SWV); Dale Boyer (C/O-M) pinned Connor Shipley (SWV); Trevor Kinyon (C/O-M) pinned Jacob Webb (SWV); Colten Moore (SWI) pinned Dylan Fisher (C/O-M).

Round three — Brayton Chesnut (C/O-M) pinned Layne Ettleman (SWI); Austin Nguyen-Schnormeier (C/OM) pinned Trevor Abraham (SWV); Hayden Green (C/O-M) major dec. Payton Sickels (NV), 11-2; Brant Looney (C/O-M) dec. Austin Wilson (NV), 7-2; Rylan Luther (C/O-M) pinned Tyler Breheny (NV); Dale Boyer (C/O-M) pinned Dawson Driskel (SWI); Aiden Gaule (SWV) pinned Sam Chapman (C/O-M); Matt Borha (C/O-M) pinned Parker Manning (NV); Tristan Travis (C/O-M) pinned Joey Christensen (NV); Trevor Kinyon (C/O-M) pinned Brody Erlandson (NV); Isaac Davis (C/O-M) pinned Jacob Webb (SWV); Dale Boyer (C/O-M) dec.

Tyler Breheny (NV), 7-1.

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WOMEN: Continued from page 1S

Wiseman scored 21 points, as did Blair Silliman, coming off the bench.

Southwestern was led

by Jordan Williamson’s 13 points, w h i l e S a ’ L i sa Bruce added 10.

Peyton Russell scored nine and Williamson Jill Vanderhoof added eight points.

Williamson and Vanderhoof each sank a pair of 3-pointers.

BOYS: LaStella Slack pulled down 10 rebounds and Olivia Reifert grabbed eight boards for the Spartans, who fell to 2-15 overall and 1-3 in the ICCAC. Iowa Central, which is receiving votes nationally, improved to 14-5 overall and 3-1 in ICCAC play.

The Spartans return to action 1 p.m. Saturday at home against eighth-ranked Kirkwood (16-4), before hosting 10th-ranked NIACC (13-4) on Wednesday.

IOWA CENTRAL (82) — Tangy Wiseman 73-3 21, Blair Silliman 6 6-6 21, Ashley Ray 3 6-7 12, Tiana Mericle 5 1-2 11, Jazzmine Royster 1 3-4 6, Chayil Henderson 2 1-2 5, Ashley Altman 0 3-4 3, Martha Anaya 1 0-0 2, Nicole Dentlinger

0 1-2 1. Totals — 25 24-30 82. FG shooting — 25-54 (46.3 percent).

3-point goals — 8-20 (Wiseman 4, Silliman 3, Royster 1). Rebounds — 32. Assists — 15. Steals — 10.

Blocked shots — 2. Turnovers — 17. Team fouls — 21. Fouled out — none.

SOUTHWESTERN (54) — Jordan Williamson 3 5-8 13, Sa’Lisa Bruce 4 2-3 10, Peyton Russell 3 2-4 9, Jill Vanderhoof 3 0-0 8, Olivia Reifert 2 1-3 5, Sabrina Fountain 2 1-2 5, LaStella Slack 1 0-2 2, Ashley McClary 1 0-0 2. Totals — 19 11-22 54. FG shooting — 19-66 (28.8 percent).

3-point goals — 5-16 (Vanderhoof 2, Williamson 2, Russell 1).

Rebounds — 44 (Slack 10, Reifert 8, Vanderhoof 7, Brinee Stewart 5, Russell 3). Assists — 7 (Bruce 2, Vanderhoof 2). Steals — 8 (Williamson 3, Vanderhoof 3).

Blocked shots — 4 (McClary 2).

Turnovers — 20. Team fouls — 24. Fouled out — Bruce, Slack.

ICCC — 43 82 SWCC — 19 35

Rebounds — 43 (Baldwin 11).

Assists — 6 (Hemphill 2). Steals — 5 (Baldwin 2). Turnovers — 12. Team fouls — 14. Fouled out — None.

SOUTHWESTERN (72) — Jaylon Smith 8 4-5 23, Mataika Koyamainavure 8 3-8 19, TJ Bower 3 1-2 9, Ahmad Newsome 3 1-1 8, Simon Joseph 4 0-0 8, Josh Kirk 1 0-0 2, Dylan Mason 1 0-0 3. Totals — 28 9-16 72.

FG shooting — 28-58 (48.3 percent). 3-point goals — 7-16 (Smith 3, Bower 2, Mason 1, Newsome 1). Rebounds — 32 (Koyamainavure 11, Smith 5).

Assists — 17 (Newsome 6, Smith 5). Steals — 4 (Smith 2). Blocked shots — 5 (Kut 3). Turnovers — 14. Team fouls — 20. Fouled out — Koyamainavure, Kut. ICCC — 35 77 SWCC — 31 72

MEN: Continued from page 1S 1-2 25, Ky Kramer 3 4-4 12, Jaleel Gray 2 1-4 5, Ben Hunt 1 0-0 2, Marcus Baldwin 3 5-6 11, Dylan Hogarty-Doyle 1 4-6 6, Malachi Canada 1 2-2 4, Tyler Hemphill 4 4-5 12. Totals — 24 21-31 77. FG shooting — 24-68 (35.3 percent). 3-point goals — 8-20 (Kramer 2, Wright 6).

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head coach Jesse Cox said.

Lange and Cline, a combined 1-20 from 3-point for the season, each hit two early 3-pointers to help the Tigers jump out to their early lead.

Nathan Andrews led the Wolverines in scoring with 18 points to go with eight rebounds and three blocked shots. Jackson Lamb finished with 15 points and 13 rebounds. Tanner Armstrong added four points with seven rebounds, while David Schweitzer had three points and three boards.

The loss drops Nodaway Valley into third place in the POI heading into Friday’s home contest with POI unbeaten Central Decatur (100). Lenox improved to 5-5 in conference play and 7-6 overall.

Mount Ayr 60, East Union 43 MOUNT AYR — Mount Ayr shot 50 percent from the floor in a 60-43 win over East Union here Tuesday.

“We got a much needed win tonight,” Mount Ayr head coach Bret Ruggles said.

“We have had a tough stretch of games and our guys pulled together and got a good win.”

Rhett Murphy scored 14 points and grabbed six rebounds to lead the Raiders.

Nick Wurster added 10 points and five assists. Connor Giles had eight points and seven rebounds, while Jake Ricker contributed eight points.

Riley Weehler and Kyle Dolecheck each finished with six points for the Raiders.

Gabe Nixon led East Union with 14 points, while Mason Gossman also reached double figures with 11 points.

Cole Campbell scored nine points. Casey Walter chipped in three points, while Alex Brown, Colton Abell and Brayden Martinez each scored two points.

“Our guys were getting open inside the zone and we were getting good shots,” East Union head coach Thad Tussey said.

Bedford 59, SW Valley 39 BEDFORD — Bedford built a 22-7 first quarter lead and never looked back in a 5939 win over Southwest Valley here Tuesday.

“Bedford’s pressure made it difficult for us to run any offense and we turned the ball over, which led to some easy baskets for Bedford,” Southwest Valley head coach Andrew Focht said.

Scott Vanderhoof led the Timberwolves with 12 points and four rebounds, while Colten Drake added 10 points and five rebounds. Chance Cobb added nine points.

Wyatt McAlpin scored four points.

Diagonal 73, Lamoni 51 DIAGONAL — Kade Means had a big night for Diagonal in a 71-53 win over Lamoni here Tuesday.

Means finished with a game-high 24 points to go with 13 rebounds for a double-double. Senior Blake Butler also recorded a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds to go with seven assists. Jacob Taylor scored 14 points with six rebounds, seven assists, three steals and five blocked shots.

Gerad Naill and Levi Jarred each contributed nine points, while Kole Paxson added three.

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with eight points, while Amber Selim added six points.

Mara Weis had two points and four assists.

Bedford 81, SW Valley 60 BEDFORD — Bedford broke open a tight game in the third quarter here Tuesday, beating Southwest Valley 81-60.

The Timberwolves trailed just 42-36 at halftime, but Bedford outscored Southwest Valley 23-10 in the third quarter to pull away.

“We shot the ball well, especially from 3-point and rebounded the ball well throughout the game,” SW Valley head coach Allen Naugle said. “The difference in the game was the third quarter. We came out and started to make too many mistakes and turned the ball over consistently during that quarter.”

Marie Palmer scored 14

points with eight rebounds for Southwest Valley, while Shelby Cooper added 12 points. Danica Sunderman chipped in seven points, while Lexi Bronner and Jonnie Weeks each scored six points with five rebounds.

Katie Taylor had five points, while Janelle Gibler scored four points with six rebounds. Regan Jessen and Kim Hults each scored three points.

GVC 58, Murray 39 MURRAY — After a good start for Murray, ninth-ranked Grand View Christian pulled away from the Lady Mustangs for a 5839 win here Tuesday.

“We came out of the gate pretty good,” Murray head coach Jerry Shields said.

“Jumped out to an 8-0 lead.

Only down by three at half.

Had too many unforced turnovers and they are also a very good outside shooting team, as they made eight 3-pointers.”

Madison Gonseth led Murray with 16 points and 10 rebounds, while Deena Snyder recorded 11 points with six boards. Zadie Hatfield had four rebounds and Jade Lecy added five. Hatfield, Lecy, Shelby Myers, Katie Otto, Kayla Siefkas and Zoie Lecy each scored two points.

Lamoni 47, Diagonal 25 DIAGONAL — Diagonal fell behind early and could never dig itself out of the hole in a 47-25 loss to Lamoni here Tuesday.

Kasydi Klommhaus led the Maroonettes with nine points adn three steals, while Katie Sobotka added seven points with two steals.

Jaci Haidsiak scored three points, while Kaitlyn Klommhaus, Cassidy Lohmann and Allison Norris each scored two points. Cassidy Becker grabbed nine rebounds and Norris finished with six rebounds.

Sports briefs Ice fishing day

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and deteriorating ice conditions, the High Lakes Outdoor Alliance has cancelled Saturday’s free kid’s ice fishing day at Green Valley Lake.

The Bluegrass Conference basketball tournaments begin Saturday.

In the boys tournament, Orient-Macksburg hosts Twin Cedars at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, while Murray hosts Moravia at 7:30 p.m.

The winner of the Orient-Macksburg vs. Twin Cedars game moves on to face top-seeded Grand View Christian 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Southeast Polk Junior High School. The winner of the Murray vs. Moravia game advances to play either Iowa Christian Academy or Melcher-Dallas at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Southeast Polk Junior High School.

Diagonal receives a firstround bye and will play the winner of Moulton-Udell vs.

Lamoni at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Ankeny Christian Acad-

Because of warm weather Bluegrass tourney

Girls tourney The 2015 Creston girls youth basketball tournaments will be held Saturday, Jan. 31 featuring teams in third through eighth grades.

Players must be from the same school/town. Each grade level will have its own division. Teams are guaranteed three games. The entry fee is $100 per team.

Certified officials will be provided. Medals will be presented to the top two teams in each division.

For more information, contact Brent Douma at 515-371-2484 of by email at bdouma@crestonschools.

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In the girls tournament, Murray hosts Seymour 6 p.m. Saturday, with the winner advancing to play either Ankeny Christian Academy or Mormon Trail 6 p.m.

Monday at Faith Baptist College.

Orient-Macksburg hosts Melcher-Dallas 6 p.m. Saturday, with the winner advancing to play Moravia at Moravia 7:30 p.m. Monday.

Diagonal plays Iowa Christian Academy 6 p.m. Saturday at Ankeny Christian Academy. The winner of that game advances to play Lamoni 6 p.m. Monday at Moravia.

300 game Ted Kunz rolled a 300 game Jan. 16 in the TGIF League at Pine Valley Golf and Bowl.

Kunz had a 751 series on games of 211-240-300.

PINE VALLEY Wednesday Night Mix Jan. 14 Team Score Stone Crushers 42 Bowtie Bandits 33 3 Hole Patrol 30.5 Knuckles Deep 26.5 Knew Kummers 21 Pocket Pounders 15 High team with handicap — Bowtie Bandits, 2566 pins.

High team scratch — Bowtie Bandits, 2170 pins.

High scratch individual series — Justin Redding, 704 pins.

Series 600 and over — Justin Redding 704, JR Lett 603.

Games 200 and over — Chad Drake 230; Justin Redding 216, 243, 245; Jason Knight 204, 206; JR Lett 227, 210; TJ Redding 204, 209; Scott Keeler 217; Fred Delong 217, 204; Darin Hatfield 207.

TGIF League Jan. 16 Team Score 3 Fingers Deep 12 WTF-O 10 Pine Valley 9 Bushwackers 9 Clausen Underground 9 TADA 5 Eagles 5 Spare Parts N Split Ends 5 High team with handicap — WTF-O, 2774 pins.

High team scratch — WTF-O, 2651 pins.

High scratch series — Ted Kunz, 751 pins.

Series 600 and over — Ted Kunz 751, TJ Redding 733, Cody Hull 631, Jason Knight 634, Chad Dryden 639, Rod Cheers 690, Jeremiah Johnson 619, Dan Fulton 631.

Games 200 and over — Jason Knight 202, 262; JR Lett 214; TJ Redding 279, 243, 211; Tom Redding 212; Chad Dryden 202, 245; Rod Cheers 246, 209, 235; Kevin Madison 213, 206; Ted Kunz 211, 240, 300; Jeremiah Johnson 211, 202, 206.

Women high series 500 and over — Stacey Graham 534, Jami Fletchall 540.

Games 190 and over women — Stacey Graham 192; Jami Fletchall 193.

TGIF League Jan. 9 High team score with handicap — Bushwackers, 2523 pins.

High team scratch — Pine Valley, 2479 pins.

High scratch individual series — TJ Redding, 734 pins.

Series 600 and over — Travis Veatch 607, Jeremiah Johnson 670, Ted Kunz 669, Terry Danielson 602, Dan Fulton 631, Ben Moffitt 612, JR Lett 652, TJ Redding 734.

Games 200 and over — Chad Drake 202, 209; Matt Parsons 208; Dick Gist 208; Travis Veatch

258; Jeremiah Johnson 265, 221; Chad Sprague 203; Rod Cheers 218; Ted Kunz 267, 212; Terry Danielson 220, 223; Jay Stafford 222; Dan Fulton 202, 245; Ben Moffitt 226, 201; Jason Knight 201; JR Lett 224, 236; TJ Redding 225, 255, 254; Tom Redding 205.

Union League Jan. 15 Team Score The Lobby 16 Frey Construction 15 Rhine Body Repair 14 Super Wash 13 Or What 11 Mid State Surveying 10 Hi-Crest Auto 9 Webb Roofing 8 High team score with handicap — The Lobby, 3093 pins.

High team scratch — Frey Construction, 2941 pins.

High scratch individual series — Justin Redding, 670 pins.

Series 600 and over — Justin Redding 670, Harold Holliday 618, Doug Minnick 644, Dana Frey 639, Chantz Davidson 609.

Games 200 and over — Harold Holliday 235, 207; Doug Minnick 202, 245; Steve Jones 210, 202; Mike Briner 233; Dave Rhine 200, 204; Glenn Orr 243; Bill Stuart 200; Greg Fogle 219; Dana Frey 212, 224, 203; Chantz Davidson 227; Justin Redding 203, 236, 231; Kelly Shives 221; Brian Newcomb 223.

Union League Jan. 8 High team score with handicap — Frey Construction, 3015 pins.

High team scratch — Frey Construction, 3180 pins.

High scratch individual series — Chantz Davidson, 723 pins.

Series 600 and over — Chantz Davidson 723, Justin Redding 645, Ted Kunz 639, Dana Frey 619, Brian Newcomb 606, Ryan Draper 621.

Games 200 and over — Travis Adair 201; Kyle Sand 200, 204; Ted Kunz 246, 221; Dana Frey 234; Chantz Davidson 225, 268, 230; Justin Redding 209, 254; Brian Newcomb 237; Ron Webb 201; Harold Holliday 201; Ryan Draper 208, 232; Dave Rhine 210; Glenn Orr 204, 213; Fred Franklin 203, 201.

PANTHER LANES Astro Mixed League Jan. 11 Team Score Ellis Poore 60 Rhine Body Repair 49 Corner Clippers 45.5 Plentiful Harvest 41 Panther Lanes 40 Odd Ducks 38.5 Rookies 37 High team with handicap — Corner Clippers, 2292 pins.

High team scratch — Corner Clippers, 1851 pins.

High scratch individual series

— Carla Millard 486, Brian Newcomb 633.

Series 600 and over — Brian Newcomb 633.

Games 200 and over — Kelly Shives 203; Brian Newcomb 220, 222.

Games 190 and over women — Carla Millard 196.

Astro Mixed League Jan. 4 High team with handicap — Corner Clippers, 2005 pins.

High team scratch — Corner Clippers, 2455 pins.

High scratch individual series — Sue Davis 559, Bob Westcott 583.

Games 200 and over — Ron Crigger 210; Ron Fisher 209.

Games 190 and over women — Rhonda Franke 191; Sue Davis 221.

Classic League Jan. 12 Team Score Quilts 49 Rhine Body Repair 49 AgriVision 44 Frey Construction 37 Fingers/Hole=Fun 36.5 Schroeder Plumbing 21.5 High team scratch — Fingers/ Holes=Fun, 2107 pins.

High scratch individual series — Willie Fargo, 705 pins.

Games 200 and over — Bob Westcott 214; Mike Briner 215; John Coleman 200; Willie Fargo 231, 265, 209.

Classic League Jan. 5 High team scratch — Quilts, 2297 pins.

High scratch individual series — Brian Newcomb, 642 pins.

Series 600 and over — Brian Newcomb 642, John Coleman 631, Mike Briner 618.

Games 200 and over — Mike Briner 257; Mike Haynes 203, 212; Willie Fargo 258; Denny Hance 224; Fred Franklin 220; John Coleman 256, 201; Steve Jones 209; Brian Newcomb 236, 211.

Games 190 and over women — Sue Davis 190.

Woodpickers League Jan. 14 Team Score Elm’s Club 42 Rhine Body Repair 40 Green Valley Chemical 37 Creston Mobile Homes 35 Wellmans 32 Pink Panthers 32 M&M Motors 30 2 Rivers Pool 24 High team with handicap — Green Valley Chemical, 2620 pins.

High team scratch — Green Valley Chemical, 2020 pins.

High scratch individual series — Sue Davis, 574 pins.

Games 190 and over women — Sue Davis 213; Rhonda Franke 211.

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