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New business: Small Spaces in Creston aims at maximizing rooms in tiny dwellings ■

BY SARAH BROWN

CNA staff reporter sbrown@crestonnews.com

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ptown’s newest business — Small Spaces — offers furniture and decor that is just the right fit for the tiniest of rooms.

Owner Jeanette Melhuish of Creston said the furniture she offers at Small Spaces, 107 N. Elm St., is perfect for efficiency apartments, dorm rooms, nursing homes or other petite places that may feel cramped.

“Actually, the furniture can be used anywhere,” she said.

When choosing furniture for her inventory, Melhuish said she aimed on finding furniture to fit small rooms, but are as stylish as they are functional.

“Some of the pieces have built-in shelves or drawers,” Melhuish said. “But, it will all be assembly-type furniture.”

Melhuish shared some examples of two and four seat dining tables with built in storage for glasses, mugs, dishes and sides that fold down.

Two styles of futons Small Spaces offers double as a sofa and a bed — up to a full size.

Other furniture offerings include book cases, nesting tables, TV trays, desks, folding screens and folding beds — all designed to maximize space in a small area.

Acme, Coaster and Kodiak are some of the brands Small Spaces will carry.

CNA photo by SARAH BROWN

Jeanette Melhuish selects inventory for Small Spaces, 107 N. Elm St. In this photo, Melhuish points to multi-functional features of a two seat bistro table, which has a builtin wine rack and shelves. Dual purpose furniture will be a feature item in her store.

Melhuish said customers will be welcome to purchase inventory on hand or order certain items in other colors, wood grain and patterns.

Melhuish’s offerings will be modern, yet affordable.

“I know there are a lot of people who can benefit from affordable furniture,” Melhuish said.

Melhuish, who has worked at Coen’s Furniture in Creston since July 2011, is opening Small Spaces midApril because she thought Creston would benefit from a store such as hers. After working for Coen, Melhuish discovered a niche market to cater her business to.

“People would ask for things that Mike (Coen) didn’t carry,” Melhuish said.

“I’m not trying to compete with anyone who is currently in business.”

Melhuish said her store will complement the businesses around her who already offer home décor and furniture such as Coen’s,

When will it open?

Small Spaces, 107 N. Elm St., is tentatively scheduled to open April 14. For more information, contact Jeanette Melhuish at (641) 278-1008.

The Old Market Primitives, Antiques and Gifts, Leilani’s Collectibles and Second Hand Goods.

Even though the stores she mentioned offer home décor, Small Spaces will carry a select number of wall hangings, art and throw pillows.

For small interior decorating jobs, Small Spaces will carry remnant carpet and vinyl, which measures 12 inches by 14 inches or smaller.

About Melhuish Melhuish has worked in retail for more than 40 years. Out of high school, she learned the retail business working at J.J. Newberry, an American five and dime store chain established

in Pennsylvania. She then honed her management skills as a customer service manager at Walmart in Hanover, Penn.

From 1997 to 2001, Melhuish and her husband Bill Melhuish purchased a resort in Bullshoals, Ark., which was built by the Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) in the 1930’s. Melhuish said running the resort in the Ozarks was a fun experience, but, a labor of love. Her husband’s career moved them to Michigan and then to Creston in July 2011.

Small Spaces, 107 N. Elm St., is tentatively scheduled to open April 14. For more information, contact Melhuish at (641) 278-1008.

YMCA Home and Garden Show

A special Crestonian turns 100 years old Tuesday. That Crestonian, Dorothy Peak, grew up in Nevinville and was a home economics teacher in the Creston School District for 34 years.

She was inducted into the CHS Hall of Fame in 2006.

Today, she still lives at her home on North Sycamore Street in Creston, and last week, the Creston News Advertiser sat down for an interview while she Peak reflected on the past century.

Peak told us light-hearted stories about the “frozen underwear” struggles of the 1920s, stories about the importance of her education at Iowa State University and her immense love for teaching home economics in Iowa for almost 40 years.

Read more about Peak, including memories from friends and family, in Tuesday’s Creston News Advertiser.

CHS to celebrate TWIRP BIRP this week Creston High School is celebrating TWIRP BIRP this week.

The TWIRP BIRP king candidates are Kruz Adamson, Cole Crawford, Levi Eblen, Trevor Luther, Evan Nielsen and Jeremy Stoll.

The king will be announced at Jam the Gym 5:30 p.m.

Saturday in the SWCC gym. The TWIRP BIRP king canTWIRP BIRP dance didates for 2014 include: will be held after in Kruz Adamson the CHS commons Cole Crawford from 9 to 11:30 p.m.

Levi Eblen Dress up days for Trevor Luther the week are: Evan Nielsen Monday – ‘MerJeremy Stoll ica Monday. Wear clothes that represent America.

Tuesday – Lazy Day. Wear your PJ’s or whatever is comfortable.

Wednesday – Sports Day. Wear your favorite team’s apparel.

Thursday – Class Color Day. Ninth grade wear red, 10th grade wear purple, 11th grade wear blue, and 12th grade wear black.

Friday – Twin Day. Wear matching shirts with your date for the TWIRP BIRP dance.

King candidates

CNA photos by SARAH BROWN

Above, Brian Van Scoy of Winterstien Construction in Creston shows YMCA Home and Garden Show attendees an array of landscape boulders, concrete curbing and edging ideas for home and commercial landscapes. Right, farmer Denny Wimmer and his wife Patty Wimmer of Arispe explain their new community supported agriculture (CSA) program to attendees Saturday at Southern Prairie YMCA’s Home and Garden Show. The winners of two produce-filled baskets donated by Hy-Vee are Julie Schieffer and Hadassah Gates of Creston.

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Deaths Norma Marxen Lenox

Norma Marxen, 85, of Lenox died M a r c h 27, 2014, at Lenox Care Center.

F u neral services will Marxen be 2 p.m.

Wednesday, April 2, at Pearson Family Funeral Service, 809 W. Montgomery St., Creston. Terry Roberts, Hospice of Central Iowa chaplain, will officiate. Burial will be in Prairie Lawn Cemetery in Spaulding in Union County. The casket will be closed per Norma’s request.

Visitation with family present will be 12:30 to 2 p.m. service time Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to HCI and/ or Prairie Lawn Cemetery.

Online condolences may be left at www.pearsonfuneralhomes.com.

Norma Ruth Marxen, daughter of Naomi Ruth (Griffin) and Ralph Brown, was born Jan. 24, 1929, near Spaulding in Union County.

Norma graduated from

Orient High School in 1947.

On Oct. 17, 1948, Norma married Donald LeRoy Marxen in Creston.

Norma and Don farmed in the Orient, Bridgewater and Creston areas.

Norma and Don moved to Creston in 1966. They lived in Creston until 1978, and then moved to Orient until 1998.

Norma worked in the dietary department at Greater Regional Medical Center for 27 years.

Norma was a member of Orient United Methodist Church.

Norma is survived by her sons, Stephen (Betty) Marxen of Lenox, Robert (Connie) Marxen of Creston and Ralph Marxen of Creston; grandchildren, Rebecca Smith, Brandy Wagner, Brenda Njus, Dustin Weihs and Brianne Weihs; 12 greatgrandchildren; brother Ed (Bobbie) Brown of Sonora, Calif.; sister Helen (Robert) Shephard of Hemett, Calif.; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.

Norma was preceded in death by her parents, husband in 1998, daughter Barbara Jean Johnson in 2006 and grandson Clinton Worthy Marxen in 2012.

Washington used outdated data to allow logging on slope SEATTLE (MCT) — State regulators have been using outdated boundaries to restrict logging above the Snohomish County slope that collapsed March 22, failing to incorporate newer research that would have protected a swath of land that wound up being clear-cut, according to a Seattle Times analysis of documents and geographical data.

Because trees intercept and absorb water, removing them can contribute to the risk or size of a landslide by increasing the soil’s saturation, according to geological reports. The impact can linger for years.

In 1997, a report commissioned by the state Department of Ecology used “newly developed computational tools” to map the plateau atop the unstable hill outside Oso. That report was prepared by geologist Daniel J. Miller and hydrologist Joan Sias; Miller’s portion drew boundaries for where groundwater could feed into the slope and increase the risks of landslide.

When the Department of Natural Resources (DNR)

issued logging restrictions later that same year, the agency cited the Miller-Sias report and treated it as state of the art, saying any future study should emulate its methods. But instead of adopting Miller’s map, DNR used boundaries that had been drawn up in 1988.

“We did the work. It was cited in the prescriptions as what you should do. And it appears from your comparison of the maps that it didn’t get done,” Miller told The Seattle Times on Sunday. “I suspect it just got lost in the shuffle somewhere.”

Had Miller’s map been used for the plateau, called the Whitman Bench, an additional 12 acres to the west would have been placed under protection, according to a Seattle Times analysis.

In 2004, DNR approved the clear-cutting of 7 1/2 acres on the plateau — about 5 of which would have been protected under Miller’s boundaries.

Grandy Lake Forest, the owner of that property, finished harvesting the acreage by August 2005. The 7 1/2 acres took the shape of a pizza slice — with its tip

just touching the part of the slope that fell away this month, releasing millions of cubic yards of sand, silt and clay.

The Seattle Times previously reported the actual harvest appeared to extend past the permitted area, with about an acre cut in restricted land.

The hill that collapsed had a long history of slides, including ones in 1949, 1951, 1967 and 1988. Geologists studying the slope have cited multiple factors that could have contributed to the slides, from excessive precipitation to erosion of the hill’s base by the Stillaguamish River to logging.

DNR issued its logging restrictions in 1997 as part of what’s called a watershed analysis. Even then, the geologist who authored the section on the potential link between logging and landslides expressed doubts about using the boundaries from 1988.

Gerald Thorsen, who died five years ago, wrote that he considered it beyond his work’s scope to “second guess” the 1988 study, but added: “How-

ever, I feel that there is enough additional information available now (since the 1988 study), and enough unanswered questions, to warrant a new look at this slide and its recharge area.”

The “recharge area” refers to the part of the plateau at risk of sending groundwater into the slope.

DNR spokeswoman Diana Lofflin emailed a statement to The Times, saying: “The 1997 Watershed Analysis is a historical document and (it) will take some time to understand what data was used in the analysis and the underlying assumptions. This is further complicated by the fact that the report was prepared 17 years ago under a previous administration with different staff.

“Please be patient as we review the information and complete an investigation, and bear in mind that we are focused on the recovery efforts at this time.”

——— ©2014 The Seattle Times Distributed by MCT Information Services

East Union, partners to host health and wellness fair AFTON — On April 10, East Union ASPIRE — in conjunction with “Partnering in Communities” committee — will host a health and wellness fair.

Individuals from organizations or local service agencies are invited to provide activities or informational booths to encourage personal wellness — physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, intel-

lectual, social or environmental — for East Union students and their parents.

The mission of the event is to promote healthy lifestyles, including good nutrition, physical activities, routines at home, adequate sleep, love and limits, and community involvement, which are all proven to make children better learners and more academically successful.

At 6 p.m., a healthy, free-will donation supper will be served in the East Union concourse, followed by the opportunity for families to explore hands-on activities and informational booths.

Then at 7 p.m., students and community volunteers will entertain attendees with the first ever ASPIRE “More” Style Show.

All clothing and accesso-

ries exhibited during this time will be items selected from the ASPIRE “More” Thrift Store. In addition to showcasing the merchandise available, it will be an example of how to spend money wisely.

To be part of this event or become community partner to support East Union families, contact Tammy Ross at 641-3478777.

International children’s art exhibit opens in Greenfield GREENFIELD — Children’s artwork from around the world — including three pieces from Nodaway Valley students — will fill the gallery of Warren Cultural Center (WCC) starting this weekend. For the 11th year, the Pentel International Children’s Art Exhibition will

Clarification In a story published Friday in the Creston News Advertiser, the Facebook web address for The Early Bird, 115 N. Taylor St., in Mount Ayr is https://www.facebook. com/pages/The-EarlyBird/233031263545093.

make a stop in Greenfield.

A reception to open the exhibit and congratulate the local artists will be held 2 p.m. Sunday at the WCC, 154 Public Square, Greenfield. The display will continue through April 13. The WCC lobby/gallery is open free of charge 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Fri-

day; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays (enter through Ed & Eva’s), and during other WCC events.

Local artists whose works were selected for the 43rd annual show are Tara Vandewater, Nodaway Valley second grader, who drew “The Queen”; Grace Britten, second grader,

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who created “The Baby”; and first grader Danielle Eshelman, whose art is entitled “Flower.”

Nodaway Valley art instructor Linda Wolfe notes the winning artworks of 100 local students have been included in the show since she began entering them in 1992.

CNA photo by SARAH BROWN

Grilling:

Madison County Cattlemen Carl Kirkland of Madison County, front, and Jeff Wardlow of Lenox prepare prime rib on a propane grill Saturday for Southern Prairie YMCA Home and Garden Show attendees.

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

Overcomers Outreach, 7:30 p.m., Lighthouse Church, west of Mount Ayr. AA, 7:30 p.m., United Church of Christ, 501 W. Montgomery St. Use east door.

Tuesday

Retired Greater Community Hospital employees coffee, 9:30 a.m., Hy-Vee. Creston Kiwanis Club, noon, The Windrow, 102 W. Taylor St. Achievers Club, noon potluck, First Christian Church.

Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, noon to 5 p.m., 107 W. Howard St. Free community meal, 5 to 6 p.m., United Church of Christ (Congregational), 501 W. Montgomery St. Creston City Council, 6 p.m., council chambers, restored Creston Depot.

Creston Lions Club, 6:30 p.m., The Pizza Ranch, 520 Livingston Ave.

American Legion, 7 p.m., American Legion Post Home, 119 N. Walnut St. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), 7:30 p.m. closed meeting, St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St.

Wednesday

TOPS 116, 9:30 a.m., United Church of Christ (Congregational), 501 W. Montgomery St. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) brown baggers 12x12 study, noon open meeting, St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St. No smoking.

Alzheimer’s Disease Family Caregiver Support Group, 2 p.m., Prairie View Assisted Living, 1709 W. Prairie St. Friends Helping Friends Bereavement Support Group, 3 to 5 p.m., Prairie View Assisted Living room 114, 1709 W. Prairie St. YMCA Clover Kids, 4-5 p.m. meeting, First Christian Church.

Thursday

Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railroad retirees coffee, 9 a.m., The Windrow Restaurant.

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Meeting

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p.m. Tuesday, council chambers, restored Creston Depot.

Agenda includes: public forum; public hearing on adopting an amended urban revitalization plan; public hearing on ordinance amending Chapter 10 provisions pertaining to commercial property tax exemptions; first reading of Ordinance No. 14-152 to amend Chapter 10; discuss purchase of a 2014 Elgin Pelican NP (street sweeper) for $154,371 from Trans Iowa Equipment; set public hearing for an easement request for Casey Telephone Company to place buried cable in city right-ofway; discuss amending Resolution No. 10, dated July 19, 2005, by including Rainbow Park as a place where monies may be put into projects from the McKinley Park restricted gift fund; and discuss immediate safety enhancement application for the Creston Municipal Airport for the trimming of trees in the existing height limitation easement for the approach to runway end 34.

Animal call, 5:30 a.m., Friday, North Spruce Street.

Suspicious person, 6:16 a.m., Friday, North Lincoln Street.

Missing juvenile, 10:20 a.m., Friday, Abell Street.

Escort, 11 a.m., Friday, North Walnut Street.

Assistance, 11:30 a.m., Friday, North Oak Street.

Assistance, 11:34 a.m., Friday, North Elm Street.

Talk to officer, 2:26 p.m., Friday, West Summit Street.

Possible OWI, 2:41 p.m., Friday, Wyoming Avenue.

Assault, 3:07 p.m., Friday, East Townline Street.

Assistance, 3:18 p.m., Friday, North Pine Street.

Talk to officer, 3:46 p.m., Friday, North Pine Street.

Talk to officer, 5:32 p.m., Friday, North Pine Street.

Talk to officer, 6:10 p.m., Friday, North Walnut Street.

Suspicious vehicle, 6:17 p.m., Friday, West Union Street.

Traffic stop, 10:39 p.m., Friday, Harsh Street.

Traffic stop, 10:48 p.m., Friday, West Adams Street.

Traffic stop, 11:15 p.m., Friday, North Sumner Avenue.

Traffic stop, 2:08 a.m., Saturday, New York Avenue.

Medical, 10:59 a.m., Saturday, West Montgomery Street.

Escort, 1:10 p.m., Saturday, North Pine Street.

Talk to officer, 2:23 p.m., Saturday, North Pine Street.

Suspicious person, 2:27 p.m., Saturday, West Montgomery Street.

Drive off, 3:51 p.m., Saturday, West Adams Street.

Reckless driving, 4:47 p.m., Saturday, South Pine Street.

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ST. CHARLES, Mo. — Lance and Jill Dorgan of St. Charles, Mo., are parents of a daughter born March 8, 2014. Isla Reese weighed 6 pounds, 5 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Grandparents are Larry and Mary Jo Dorgan of Creston and Sam and Debra Goldammer of Jefferson City, Mo.

Police

Rachel Tucker, 24, 1303 W. Mills St., was charged with child endangerment and second-degree harassment 9:15 a.m. Friday at Department of Human Services office, 304 N. Pine St. According to a Creston Police report, Tucker left her child unattended in her vehicle at I Think I Can Child Care Center, 705 S. Cherry St., 10 a.m. Wednesday.

Tucker then told a DHS employee she would beat her if she brought law enforcement to her residence Friday.

Tucker was released on

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Moon Phases

Soybeans — $14.00 • Gavilon Grain: Corn — $4.50 Soybeans — $14.05

Sat

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Some sun in the morning with increasing clouds during the afternoon.

City Atlanta Boston Chicago Dallas Denver

Markets Grain prices quoted at 10 a.m. today: • Farmers Co-op, Creston: Corn — $4.54

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Disturbing the peace, 7:41 Information, 5:53 p.m,. Sat- Saturday, North Walnut Ongoing criminal investip.m., Saturday. urday, West Howard Street. gation, 11:16 a.m., Friday.

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Vandalism, 7:43 p.m., SatAccident, 6:31 p.m., SaturOngoing criminal investiGrass fire, 5:23 p.m., Saturday. day, Laurel Street. gation, 6:07 p.m., Friday. urday, North Pine Street.

Disturbing the peace, Accident, 6:43 p.m., SaturParking complaint, 9:11 Structure fire, 1:03 p.m., 11:54 p.m., Saturday. day, Highway 34. p.m., Friday.

Sunday, Highway 34.

Area Cities Fighting, 1:24 a.m., SunTalk to officer, 7:45 p.m., City Fire alarm,Hi Lo 6:20 p.m., CityChimney fire, City Hi Lo Cond.

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Hi Lo9:21 Cond.p.m., Algona 44 27 windy Davenport West51Montgomery 34 mst sunny Friday.

Marshaltown 46 30 mst sunny day.

Saturday, South Maple Sunday, Atlantic 49 33 pt sunny Des Moines 49 33 pt sunny Mason City 43 25 windy Talk to officer, 2:15 a.m., Street.

Debris in roadway, 7:17 Street.

Aubudon 46 31 pt sunny Dubuque 49 30 pt sunny Onawa 45 30 pt sunny Sunday.

Reckless p.m., Saturday.50 33 pt sunny Cedar Rapidsdriving, 49 317:59 mstp.m., sunny Afton Farmington 52 36 mst sunny Oskaloosa Police Saturday, Centerville Laurel 50 Street.

34 pt sunny Fort Dodge 45 28 mst sunny Ottumwa 50 35 pt sunny Clarinda 36 pt sunny Ft Madison 51 37 mst sunny Red Oak 50 35 pt sunny Traffic stop,52 8:17 p.m., Miscellaneous Clarion 44 28 windy 28 pt sunny 25 pt sunny Information,47 9:08 a.m., Sioux Center 41 Saturday, North Sumner Av- Guttenberg Clinton 51 33 pt sunny Keokuk 54 38 mst sunny Sioux City 43 28 cloudy March enue.

Council Bluffs 48 33 pt sunny Lansing 17.

44 27 windy Spencer 43 25 windy Iowa Creston pt sunny 26 pt sunny 48 30Creston, pt sunny Information,42 9:34 a.m., Waterloo Animal call, 49 9:0333p.m., Sat- LeMars March 17. urday, South Pine Street.

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GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) This is a fabulous day to schmooze with others. You will enjoy getting together in classes, groups or meeting with people. It is your enthusiasm that attracts others to you.

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LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) You’re eager to make big plans for future travel. Before you sign on the dotted line or commit to anything, make sure you can afford your dreams. Don’t bite off more than you can chew.

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22 Years since Michigan started 5 freshmen in Elite Eight win. Kentucky started 5 freshmen Sunday.

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Kentucky wins INDIANAPOLIS — Aaron Harrison hit a 24foot three-pointer with 2.3 seconds left to lift Kentucky past Michigan 75-72 on Sunday afternoon and into the Final Four for the 16th time in school history.

The Wildcats improve to 28-10 and will play Wisconsin on Saturday in a national semifinal.

Michigan’s season ended at 28-9, but one win shy of its second straight Final Four.

Aaron Harrison scored 12 points off four three-pointers in the final 8:05 to lead the Wildcats. Nik Stauskas had 24 points to pace Michigan.

Spartans fall NEW YORK — Shabazz Napier scored 17 of his 25 points in the second half to lead Connecticut to the Final Four with a 60-54 win over fourth-seeded Michigan State on Sunday.

The seventh-seeded Huskies rallied from a nine-point second half deficit to win. Napier hit three free throws with 37.6 seconds left to extend the UConn lead to five.

DeAndre Daniels added 12 points while Ryan Boatright had 11 for the Huskies, who improved to 30-8 and will play Florida in a national semifinal on Saturday.

The Huskies are the last team to beat the Gators back in December.

Gary Harris had 22 points, including four triples, to pace the Spartans. Adreian Payne had 13 points and nine rebounds as Michigan State’s season ended at 29-9.

Florida rolls MEMPHIS — Scottie Wilbekin scored 23 points as Florida secured the first Final Four spot with a 62-52 win over 11th-seeded Dayton in the South Regional Final Four.

It’s the fifth Final Four for Florida after losing in the Elite Eight the past three seasons. The Gators have won won 30 straight and are now 36-2, a school record for wins in a season.

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Quality over quantity

By SCOTT VICKER

CNA sports editor • svicker@crestonnews.com

Creston head boys track coach Pat Schlapia hopes the phrase “quality over quantity” rings true for his team this year.

With just 18 athletes out this year, the roster is thin.

But, four of those athletes return with state meet experience, including a pair of athletes who have placed at the state meet.

“What we may lack in numbers, we make up for with quality,” Schlapia said.

“I think we can mix and match a lot of things. I think the events we’re going to be in, I think we can cause some major damage, competing for the top spot.”

The Panthers’ strength this year will lie in the middle distance and distance events.

Senior Brandon Phipps returns as a three-year state meet qualifier in the 3,200 meter run.

As a sophomore, P h i p p s Phipps placed fourth in the 3,200 meters and seventh in the 1,600 meters.

Junior Jay Wolfe has placed in the 800 meters each of his first two years, finishing third as a f r e s h m a n Wolfe

CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Creston throwers Seth Maitlen and Evan Nielsen (background) work on their explosiveness in a stair drill at a Creston boys track preseason practice. The Panthers open the season Tuesday at the Hawkeye 10 Southern Division Meet in Red Oak.

and sixth as a sophomore.

He also anchored last year’s state-qualifying 4x400 and 4x800 relay teams.

Senior Maxx Walters and junior Bryce Briley also return with state meet experience for the Panthers.

“We expect a lot from our seniors we have coming back,” Schlapia said. “No matter what event they’re in or what ability they are.

We’ve got a very talented group of juniors and sophomores. The state people we have coming back, some of them have been competing since freshman year at

state.”

Adding to an already strong crop of middle distance and distance runners is sophom o r e Cooper McDermott, who made a McDermott big impact in his first season with Creston during cross country.

“He had a very successful cross country season this year with six individual titles,” Schlapia said. “I look

Successful weekend for Spartan softball

at Cooper and Brandon, and it was nice to have one outstanding 3,200 meter runner, and now we have two outstanding 3,200 meter runners. Plus, those two make our 4x800 even stronger.”

It will leave Schlapia with a dilemma — does he run Phipps and McDermott in the 3,200 meter run or in the 4x800 relay. The two events are back-to-back in the meet schedule.

“That’s a nice problem to have,” he said. “We’ve got major quality in both those events.”

CNA sports editor • svicker@crestonnews.com

CNA photo by LARRY PETERSON

SWCC third baseman Jordan Williamson prepares to throw to first base after fielding a ground ball during the Spartans’ 4-3 victory over NIACC Saturday afternoon.

Southwestern swept the Trojans and did the same against Iowa Lakes on Sunday.

By LARRY PETERSON CNA sports writer • lpeterson@crestonnews.com

If you have to take on the nation’s seventh-ranked team on a Monday, then the best way to prepare might be a four-game winning streak over the preceding weekend.

That’s what the Southwestern softball team did, defeating NIACC on Saturday, 5-4 and 4-3, before pounding out a pair of wins over Iowa Lakes here Sunday, 11-3 and 11-7.

Southwestern, now 11-4 overall and 5-3 in conference play, hosts No. 7 Kirkwood (24-5, 7-1) at 3 p.m. today.

The weekend was a nice turnaround for a young Spartan team that began with a 6-1 trip to Myrtle Beach, S.C., before a 1-3 slump that dropped the record to 7-4. Suddenly, things

appear to be back on track.

Pitchers Danielle McIntosh and Sam Strand each won two games over the weekend, and neither issued a walk against Iowa Lakes Sunday while fanning a combined 13.

“I think they are building a little bit more confidence,” coach Lindsay Stumpff said.

“We needed that. Our mindset wasn’t ideal there for awhile.”

Southwestern showed an ability to battle from behind during the weekend, starting with game one against NIACC Saturday afternoon. Hannah Murphy reached safely on a bunt and shortstop Katrina DeVore stroked a sharp double to start off the home half of the seventh with SWCC trailing 4-2.

McIntosh helped her own cause with an RBI single to make it 4-3. The Spartan clean-up hitter, Emma Fer-

rin, was safe on an infield error. The play scored the tying run.

With a runner on third and one out, Sam Strand hit a grounder toward the shortstop, who threw to first base after a quick glance at the runner. McIntosh had enough time to scamper home with the winning run on the play.

DeVore was 2-of-4 in the game with a double and Ferrin had a double. McIntosh struck out two and walked two in picking up the win.

Strand pitched the 4-3 second game victory, setting down five on strikes while walking one. DeVore, Ferrin and outfielder Molly Schimp each had two hits in the game. Schimp, sophomore volleyball standout who had not played since 10th grade, also drove in two Please see SOFTBALL, page 7A

Making that problem a little easier to swallow is the fact he has some versatile athletes on the roster.

“There’s no limit to what some of these kids could do,” Schlapia said. “Maxx might go anywhere from a 100 to an 800 at times. These guys are going to be doing some different things.”

Schlapia said he expects a lot from senior Trevor Luther in the discus this year.

“He’s got some big goals he wants to accomplish in the discus,” Schlapia said.

“He’s been looking real good in the discus so far.”

Senior Evan Nielsen, sophomore Seth Maitlen and freshman Cody Tanner provide depth in the throwing events.

Returning this year after being sidelined for much of last year is junior Alex Tamerius. After injuring his knee playing soccer last year as a dual-sport athlete, Tamerius is competing in just track this year and will specialize in the short sprints.

Maitlen, Nick Walsh and Chris Foster will all be expected to take a step up this year as sophomores.

“Seth is going to be doing a lot of throwing for us and doing some sprints,” Schlapia said. “Nick Walsh is looking real strong for us. He’s going to fill some spots for us. He may even do some 400 hurdles. Chris Foster did some high jumping for us last year and will fill that spot.”

Tanner, Brody Frain and Please see PANTHERS, page 7A

Spartans go 1-3 against Ellsworth

By SCOTT VICKER

Overtime win ANAHEIM — Frank Kaminsky scored 28 points and pulled down 11 rebounds as Wisconsin rallied to a 64-63 overtime win over Arizona in the West Region Final.

It’s the first Final Four appearance for Wisconsin since 2000 and first for Bo Ryan. The win is the 30th of the year for Wisconsin.

Nick Johnson had the ball with a chance to win it for the Wildcats, but didn’t get a shot off before the buzzer.

Johnson led the Wildcats (33-5) with 16 points. Aaron Gordon pulled down 18 rebounds for Arizona.

Traevon Jackson added 10 points for the Badgers, who will play Kentucky in a national semifinal next Saturday.

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After three straight losses to start this weekend’s four-game home set with Ellsworth, the Southwestern baseball team battled back and picked up a 4-3 extra-inning win over the Panthers to close out the weekend here Sunday.

The Spartans dropped games of 12-3 and 12-1 to the Panthers on Saturday, and struggled in a 17-2 loss in the opener on Sunday.

Ellsworth scored nine runs in the second inning of Sunday’s opener, all of which were unearned. The Panthers went deep twice in the inning, including a grand slam.

“They just swung the crap out of it,” head coach Brian “Bull” Smith said.

“We didn’t do anything on the mound to help our cause, either. I told (Bill) Krejci and (Steve) Westphal, I thought they might have been the best offensive team we’ve faced this year.”

But Southwestern found a way to slow down the Panther bats in the final game of the set, thanks to the strong pitching of Jason Roberts of Alton, Ill. “We got a great start out of Jason on the mound,” Smith said. “We played pretty clean defense. It’s always a little easier to play Please see BASEBALL, page 7A

CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Southwestern freshman second baseman Gage Gavin of Martensdale throws over to first base on a ground ball during the Spartans’ 17-2 loss to Ellsworth in the opening game of Sunday’s doubleheader. The Spartans bounced back for a 4-3 win over the Panthers in the second game of the doubleheader.

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Bower captain of All-Western Iowa Team Creston’s Wolfe on 4A/3A first unit OMAHA — Creston and Nodaway Valley players held some prominent places on the All-Western Iowa basketball teams announced Sunday by the Omaha World-Herald.

Jay Wolfe, 6-4 junior from Creston, is on the C l a s s 4A/3A boys first team. The Class 1A first team has two Wolfe Nodaway Valley players in 6-3 senior TJ Bower and 6-1 sophomore Jackson Lamb.

Bower was named captain of the Class 1A team after averaging 20.4 points, 5.6 assists, 5.0 rebounds and 3.2 Bower s t e a l s w h i l e shooting 52 percent from the floor, 35 percent from 3-point range (45 of 128) and 86 percent from the line.

Bower ended his career as Nodaway Valley’s career leader in points (with more than 1,400) and steals. He also ranks second in career rebounding and third in assists. The four-year starter finished with a 62-2 career record in Pride of Iowa Conference play.

Paige McElfish, Nodaway Valley’s 5-7 freshman standout, was named to the Class 2A girls second team.

Several other area players received honorable mention. The WorldH e r a l d ’ s McElfish region does not include area schools Mount Ayr, Murray and East Union.

The first and second teams, and area players earning honorable mention:

All-Western Iowa Girls basketball Class 5A/4A/3A First team — Kate Walker, Red Oak, 5-11 Jr., 19.0 ppg (captain); Jenna Bork, Sioux City Heelan, 5-7 Sr., 18.8; Tanya Meyer, Sioux City West, 6-0 Sr., 22.4; Serena Parker, Shenandoah, 6-0 Jr., 17.1; Jess Schaben, Harlan, 6-2, Jr., 12.4.

Second team — Kierstyn Bauer, Carroll Kuemper, 5-10 Jr., 15.5; Paige Beacom, Lewis Central, 5-10 So., 11.7; Taylor Frederick, Harlan, 6-1 So., 12.4; Miles Ludwigs, Sergeant BluffLuton, 5-10, Sr., 18.2; Taylor Wagner, Harlan, 5-9 Jr., 10.2.

Class 2A First team — Kyle Ferguson, Council Bluffs St. Albert, 5-10 Sr., 20.9 (captain); Susie Bylund, Audubon, 5-8 Sr., 18.0; Kayli Christensen, Treynor, 5-8 Jr., 13.7; Rachelle Housh, Missouri Valley, 6-0 Sr., 17.0; Morgan Muhlbauer, IKM-Manning, 5-8 Jr., 19.2.

Second team — Kaylee Grote, Tri-Center, 5-5 Sr., 15.3; Paige McElfish, Nodaway Valley, 5-7 Fr., 15.5; Kayla Morgan, MV-A-O, 5-6 Jr., 16.6; Tracy Purdy, 5-8 Sr., 9.4; Allison Waters, Underwood, 5-7 Sr., 16.8.

Class 1A First team — Paige Danner, Ar-We-Va, 5-7 Sr., 22.0 (captain); Molly Cunard, Heartland Christian, 6-1 Sr., 20.4; Steffi Cunard, Heartland Christian, 5-11 Jr., 22.0; Carmen Subbert, Stanton, 5-7 Sr., 20.1; Macy Williams, Fremont-Mills, 5-7 Jr., 18.5.

Second team — Fallyn Beemer, Bedford, 5-6 So., 14.9; Devin Laughlin, East Mills,

5-5 Sr., 14.7; Rachel Smith, Exira-EHK, 5-9 Jr., 14.6; Taryn Williams, 5-7 Jr., 16.0; McKenna Zanders, Coon Rapids-Bayard, 5-9 Jr., 13.5.

Area honorable mention Class 2A — Josie Carter, Nodaway Valley; Josie Clarke, Nodaway Valley; Sydney Maynes, Southwest Valley.

Class 1A — Madison Walston, Bedford; Emily Weed, Bedford.

Boys basketball Class 4A/3A First team — Daniel Tillo, Sioux City North, 6-5 Jr., 21.6 (captain); Trey Lansman, Harlan, 6-7 Sr., 18.7; Wyatt Mounts, Sioux City East, 6-1 Sr., 15.3; Thomas Wisecup, SB-Luton, 6-3 Sr., 17.2; Jay Wolfe, Creston, 6-4 Jr., 18.6.

Second team — Nathan Cave, Harlan, 6-4 Sr., 15.2; Cody Netusil, Carroll, 6-2 Sr., 16.4; Tony Rew, Lewis Central, 6-3 Sr., 12.7; Gage Shatava, Glenwood, 5-9 Sr., 16.3; Colton Tracy, C.B. Abraham Lincoln, 6-4 Sr., 11.7.

Class 2A First team — Cole Neary, Carroll Kuemper, 6-6 Sr., 16.5 (captain); Sam Brincks, Carroll Kuemper, 6-6 Sr., 15.4; Jacob Flathers, Treynor, 6-6 Jr., 12.8; Kyle Wagner, IKM-Manning, 6-3 So., 17.4; Sam Wegher, IKMManning, 6-1 Jr., 15.4.

Second team — Makonn Anderson, Shenandoah, 6-4 So., 17.8; Derrik Kerns, Maple Valley-A-O, 6-1 Jr., 17.1; Korey Kuhlmann, MV-A-O, 6-1 Jr., 16.2; Jacob Luft, OA-BCIG, 6-2 R., 17.9; Trey Robinson, Treynor, 6-5 Jr., 11.0.

Class 1A First team — TJ Bower, Nodaway Valley, 6-3 Sr., 20.4 (captain); Austin Konsor, Underwood, 6-4 Sr., 15.0; Isiah Lake, Clarinda Academy, 5-9 Jr., 25.4; Jackson Lamb, Nodaway Valley, 6-1 So., 18.0; Keegan Wederquist, East Mills, 6-3 Jr., 16.6.

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Area honorable mention Class 2A — Keegan Longabaugh, Southwest Valley.

Class 1A — Spencer Brown, Lenox; Delson Grantham, Nodaway Valley; Caleb Lange, Lenox; Zach Plymesser, Nodaway Valley; Colt Scott, Bedford; Isaac Weed, Bedford.

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Was the Sweet 16 just the start for ISU men’s basketball?

By BOBBY LA GESSE Ames Tribune

NEW YORK — As Iowa State forward Melvin Ejim sat in Madison Square Garden, his college career over after a Sweet Sixteen loss to Connecticut on Friday, there was one topic that perked up his mood.

The 2014-15 Cyclones.

“This team is going to go in the right direction with (forwards) Georges (Niang) and Dustin (Hogue) as leaders next year,” Ejim said.

“It’s going to be fun to sit back and see how well these guys do.”

With the bitter taste of defeat still fresh, the question of what a healthy Niang would have meant to ISU in the NCAA tournament lingering over the locker room, there was a sense of hope, promise and confidence.

With three straight NCAA tournament appearances, ISU is on solid footing, and next year’s team will be in position to make the second weekend of the big dance again.

“It’s only going to get better,” Ejim said.

The optimism starts with the Cyclone in the walkContributed photo ing boot. Niang’s broken TJ Bower of Nodaway Valley (second from left) was named all-tournament at the Iowa foot against North Carolina Basketball Coaches Association All-Star Series Saturday at Dallas Center-Grimes High School. Bower played for the Southwest Iowa team.

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Central changed the trajectory of this season. It doesn’t change Niang’s long-term prospects.

He was arguably the most important player on a squad with two All-Americans this season. He’ll be the centerpiece for the Cyclones. He can take over games, like in the second half of the Big 12 tournament against Kansas.

His versatility allows the Cyclones to run large chunks of their halfcourt offense through him (something ISU could have used against Connecticut).

He’ll be an alpha dog with something to prove after the way his season ended.

“He is going to be hungry,” Hoiberg said. “I can tell you that. He is going to be back on his feet here in six weeks and I know he always plays with a chip on his shoulder. That chip is going to be pretty big this off-season getting himself back.”

Hogue showed there is another level to his game against the Huskies. He dropped a program p o s t s e a - Hogue son re-

cord 34 points. Hogue was like Pete Best, the forgotten Beatles member, for the Cyclones starting five. He won’t score 30 every night, but someone carved out of the same basketball mold as Ejim could serve the same role as Ejim did this year.

Then there are the transfers. There are always transfers coming in at ISU with coach Fred Hoiberg. The long limbed 6-foot-9 former Marquette forward Jameel McKay will add the one thing ISU lacked this season, a true rim protector. Former Northern Illinois 6-foot-6 forward Abdel Nader could have the same impact on the offensive end that McKay could on defense.

“Those guys are great guys,” guard Naz Long said.

“Abdel is a scorer, so he is definitely going to pick things up on the offensive end as Long well as defense. He is long and athletic and Jameel is a real center, 6-9, crazy wingspan. He is Please see CYCLONES, page 8A

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Tyler Peters will likely fill some spots in the lineup as freshmen.

“We’re excited to see how things go,” Schlapia said.

“These early season meets, it’s kind of a building block to the season. Each meet, each week we want to build up and grow with each one.

Once we get to the end of April and the first part of May, that’s when we want to be peaking.”

The Panthers open the season Tuesday at Red Oak for the Hawkeye 10 Conference Southern Division

SOFTBALL: Meet. Creston will host the postseason Hawkeye 10 Conference Meet on May 8.

In a coaching change this year, former co-coach Steve Birchard returns as assistant coach. Former assistant coach Mark Evans will now serve in a volunteer role with the jumpers and hurdlers.

Roster (* — returning letterwinner) Seniors — Brandon Phipps*, Trevor Luther*, Evan Nielsen*, Maxx Walters*, Alex Chapman.

Juniors — Alex Tamerius*, Elijah Johnson, Jay Wolfe*, Bryce Briley*.

Sophomores — Seth Maitlen*, Cooper McDermott, Chris Foster*, Travis Purdy, Nick Walsh*.

Freshmen — Cody Tanner, Brody Frain, Tyler Peters, Nathan Cox. Schedule April 1 — at Hawkeye 10 Conference Southern Division Meet (Red Oak), 4:30 p.m.

April 4 — at Winterset, 4:30 p.m.

April 8 — at Glenwood, 5 p.m.

April 11 — at Clarinda, 4:30 p.m.

April 15 — at Chariton, 5 p.m.

April 17 — Panther Relays, 5 p.m.

April 22 — at Ballard, 5 p.m.

April 24-26 — at Drake Relays April 29 — at Carlisle, 4:45 p.m.

May 2 — at Red Oak, 5 p.m.

May 8 — Hawkeye 10 Conference Meet (Creston), 4:30 p.m.

May 15 — at State Qualifying Meet (TBD), 4 p.m.

May 22-24 — at Coed State Track Meet

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clean defense when you’re getting good pitching.

“He just pitched great.

All three pitches working, around the plate.

I think he topped o u t a r o u n d Roberts 90 on the mound. We finally got a

break. Our kids hung in there.”

The game went to extra innings tied at 3-3. Sophomore Alessio Pena led off the bottom of the eighth inning with a single, and then Ethan Westphal singled through the left side.

Pena was headed from first to third as the ball bounced over the outfielder’s glove, allowing Pena to score the winning run.

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Smith said. “Jason Roberts swung the bat OK. There wasn’t a lot of offense. We figured out a way. Devan Wicks had three hits. Tyler Engelhardt kept hitting doubles.”

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Power-hitting Cubs want to pile up runs too

By MARK GONZALES Chicago Tribune

PITTSBURGH — The question initially caught Mike Olt off guard last week, like a changeup, but the Cubs third baseman caught up quickly.

“What kind of hitter do you think you’ll be?” Olt was asked after winning a spot on the opening-day ros-

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runs.

“Molly has been terrific,” Stumpff said. “She had not picked up a bat in five years, then in January she came out to help us and we turned her around and made her a lefthanded slapper. She really doesn’t strike out much at all. She’s been hitting the ball, and she runs so well.”

Sophomore catcher Brooke Wolf, returning after suffering a broken thumb on the South Carolina trip, drove in a run while playing DH in the second game. Peyton Russell caught the second game after Wolf caught McIntosh in the opener.

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The Spartans rapped 34 hits in the two Sunday games.

McIntosh was backed by a 14-hit attack in the opener.

She scattered 11 Iowa Lakes hits while striking out six.

She also had two hits.

Extra-base hits were prevalent, as Southwestern got its first home runs of the season Sunday. After Wolf hit one in the opener, Ferrin and second baseman Ashley Gibbs each swatted one in the Ferrin nightcap.

Ferrin finished 4-4, Wolf had three hits including a double, Gibbs had three hits including a double to go with the homer and Katey Gambrel made the Gibbs most of her start in right field with a pair of base hits and a walk.

Sophomore Sam Borland of Lenox got the start at first base in the second game and had a hit and a walk.

Strand fanned seven and walked none while yielding 11 hits.

While Kirkwood comes in today already having swept second-place DMACC, which has Creston’s Katlin Briley at shortstop, the Eagles did split with thirdplace Iowa Central. That lends hope for competing

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Southwestern center fielder Emma Ferrin reaches to catch a line drive against NIACC Saturday. Ferrin, freshman from Martensdale-St. Marys, had a big weekend at the plate, including a 4-of-4 game with her first collegiate home run in an 11-7 victory over Iowa Lakes Sunday.

against the ranked visitors, Stumpff said.

“In our league I really think anybody is beatable,” Stumpff said. “You have to show up to play.”

Today’s weather was still a

decent forecast at 68 degrees and partly cloudy, after a pleasant weekend of home games. But starting Tuesday, temperatures are expected to dip below 50 with midweek showers in the area.

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There is scoring, length and a little bit of depth. Yes, there is a lot to like about ISU for next season. The season is a ways away, but the prospects are promising.

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definitely going to be able to alter shots.”

Point guard Monte Morris will be asked to run the show full-time. There may be no Cyclone with a brighter future than Morris, who doesn’t shy away from big moments and posted a 4.8 assist-to-turnover ratio as a freshman. Shooting guards Matt Thomas and Naz Long will need to do more. Incoming freshman Clayton Custer is an intriguing backcourt option.

CUBS: counts with regularity to build the pitch counts of starters like Liriano, who recently coped with a sore left groin.

Newcomers like Emilio Bonifacio and Olt hope to contribute to the Cubs with more than just their speed and power.

“My approach has gotten so much better,” Olt said.

“That’s going to make me a better hitter.

I’m not going to be a .250 hitter. I definitely think I can get Olt anywhere from .300 to .275, but I want to make sure I’m getting on base and getting my walks and know the situation.

“If they’re going to work around guys, that’s something I haven’t learned in the past. I still went up there aggressive. Now I’m going to understand and make sure I’m getting on base any way I can.”

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The inability to maximize the home runs wasn’t lost on general manager Jed Hoyer, who witnessed similar results this spring.

“You really shouldn’t have a high slugging percentage and low on-base percentage,” Hoyer said.

“That equals to not enough runs. That’s something we have to keep getting better at, and it’s something we talked about as we built the roster.”

The need for more batters who can reach base with more frequency was one reason left-handedhitting outfielder Ryan Kalish earned a spot on the 25-man roster as a nonroster invitee. Although Kalish is unlikely to start Monday against Liriano, he could create a spark because of his pesky approach at the plate (.385 on-base percentage this spring) and speed (six stolen bases).

“He does work counts, and he gets on base,” Hoyer said. “We need more guys like that. That’s something we’re working on. It’s obviously not something we’ve conquered yet.”

There have been some small signs of improvement, but they’ll have to continue working deep

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Dietary Position Inquire within

Contact Ladonna Smith, Dietary Supervisor

QHC WINTERSET SOUTH, LLC 715 S. 2nd Ave., Winterset, IA 50273 515-462-1571

EOE/Pre Employment physical and drug screen required

QHC Winterset South, LLC is looking to fill...

CNA, LPN/RN Inquire within

Contact Sandy Smith, DON

QHC WINTERSET SOUTH, LLC 715 S. 2nd Ave., Winterset, IA 50273 515-462-1571

Universal Worker

Vintage Park Apartments Assisted Living in Lenox, Iowa

is excited to be seeking a dedicated, committed and friendly Universal Worker. The ideal candidate must possess good communication and written skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team and willingness to accept supervision. This position will be responsible to assist with resident services, food service, housekeeping/laundry and maintenance services as needed.

Must have excellent customer service skills. If you enjoy working with the elderly in a team atmosphere and have an outgoing personality, this is the opportunity for you!

We offer a full benefit package and an exciting, supportive work environment.

Please apply in person at:

SKILLED

$50 or Less

EOE/Pre Employment physical and drug screen required

Call 782-2141 for convenient home delivery of your

• Full Time • Part Time • Flexible Hours • Medical Insurance • Paid Holidays (after probationary period) • Paid Vacation (after probationary period)

Real Estate

FOR SALE: PUREBRED registered black Angus bulls, freeze branded, semen checked, good disposition. Also purebred open heifers.

MISSING: Calico cat, fe- Bradley Angus Farms, male, answers to Callie, 641-344-3875. missing on the Cromwell Road, 641- Miscellaneous 344-9449.

MISSING IN THE KENT AREA: Border Collie, white with black spots, female, answers to “Lou”, 641-202-1227.

Employment

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For Rent

FROM THE CROWD

Vintage Park Apartments

810 East Van Buren • Lenox, Iowa 50851 E.O.E./Drug Free Workplace

RN Health Care Coordinator Vintage Park Apartments Assisted Living in Lenox, Iowa is excited to be seeking a dedicated, committed and experienced full-time RN Health Care Coordinator. The ideal candidate will have previous long-term/assisted living experience and must possess an Iowa RN licensure without restriction and in good-standing. The candidate should possess 1-2 years supervisory experience along with strong assessment skills, leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills. This position will be responsible to meet the health care needs for our residents, manage and delegate staff and requires 24/7 OnCall coverage and ensuring staff coverage as needed. Must have superior customer service skills, be enthusiastic and have excellent written and communication skills. If you enjoy working with the elderly in a team atmosphere and have an outgoing personality, this is the opportunity for you!

We offer a full benefits package and an exciting, supportive work environment.

Please email your resume to:

Vintage Park Apartments 801 East Van Buren, Lenox, Iowa 50851

Email: manager@vintageparkapts.com EOE Drug Free

Earn Extra Cash!!

Drivers NeeDeD

CRESTON AREA

Monday thru Friday Delivery 11:30 a.m. pick-up Deliver by 5 p.m.

Must have dependable transportation, valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance.

Must be able to pass a motor vehicle records check.

To apply contact Sandy Allison at the Creston News Advertiser, 503 W. Adams or call 641-782-2141 x222

Creston News Advertiser Monday, March 31, 2014

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Le Mars Antique Show & Flea Market April 4th - 5-9pm, April 5th - 9-5pm. Le Mars Convention Center 275 12th St SE www. lemarsiowa.com 712546-8821 (INCN) HELP WANTED- TRUCK DRIVER TanTara Transportation is now hiring OTR Company Flatbed Drivers and Owner Operators. Competitive Pay and Home Time. Call us @ 800-650-0292 or apply online at www. tantara.us (INCN) Hiring Regional Class A CDL Drivers New Pay Package. Home Regularly, and $1500 SignOn Bonus! Call: 1-888220-1994 or apply at www.heyl.net (INCN) TanTara Transportation is hiring Dedicated/Regional Drivers. Class A CDL and Flatbed experience required.

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Call Dave at 800-6500292 or apply online www.tantara.us (INCN) Owner Operators: ITL needs owner operators this spring or year around to haul Anhy-

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TORY DIRECT SALES, $31,900 Delivered (RBW) 319-239-1920 (IOWA ONLY) (MCN)

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$1000 Full-time • $500 Part-time If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of our residents please contact:

Jessica Seitz, RN Director of Nursing Services

Creston Nursing & Rehab Center 1001 Cottonwood, Creston, IA

641-782-8511

EOE/AAP Disability & Vets

Contact karen at 782-2447 eoe

Direct Care Positions $8.80/hour Part Time Evening Shift Substitute – Variety of Flexible shifts • Can work into part or full time We offer flexible schedule – great for students!

Casual dress code, generous paid time off for full and part time employees, full time benefits including health and dental with lots of options.

If you want to work in a fun and casual environment where you can make a difference in the lives of others every day, please contact us.

Midwest Opportunities, Inc. 605 Grand Avenue Creston, IA 50801 641-782-5728 tami.snider@midwestopportunities.org

Pre-employment drug screen and physical required. EOE

Accountant Wanted

Send resume to

Attn: Stan Brown, Brown Bear Corporation, PO Box 29, Corning, IA 50841, Ph. 641-322-4220, Fax 641-322-3527 or email stanbrown@brownbearcorp.com Competitive wages & benefits, Equal Opportunity Employer

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Happy 100th Birthday on April 1st Thanks for all you have done for us!

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

Sat. April 5- 10:00AM Rural Creston, IA. Lawn Tractors; Tractor and Machinery; Vehicles; Antiques & Collectibles; Tools; Furniture and Household Goods for Jack and Joyce Fils Estate. Auctioneers: Tom Frey, Darwin West, Todd Crill, Steve Bergren, Brandon Frey, Zack Ballard.

Sun. April 6- 10:00AM Creston, IA. Exceptionally nice offering of RS Prussia, Depression era glassware, Collectibles, Furniture and more for Bob, Jo & Tim Loudon. Auctioneers: Tom Frey, Darwin West, Todd Crill, Steve Bergren.

Sun. April 6- 9:00AM Corning, IA. Furniture/Collectibles, Guns, Tools/ Vehicles for Neal & Evelyn Brown Estate and consignors. Auctioneers: Jack Kretzinger, Dan Kretzinger, and Tony Douglas.

Sat. April 12- 10:00AM Creston, IA. Real Estate, Shop, Hand Tools, and all types of Equipment used in a scrap yard for Iron Man Recycling. Auctioneers: Darwin West, Tom Frey, Todd Crill, Steve Bergren.

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

QHC Winterset North, LLC is looking for a...

LPN/RN CNA FT/PT 10PM-6AM CNA FT/PT

FT/PT 2pm-10pm

Contact Mike Hopson, DON

QHC WINTERSET NORTH, LLC 411 E. Lane St., Winterset, IA 50273 515-462-1571

EOE/Mandatory Drug Screen Prior to Hire

CARRIER NEEDED in Greenfield

Deliver Monday-Friday

Contact Sandy Allison Creston News Advertiser, 641-782-2141 x222

Requirements include:

CDL License • Pre-Employment Drug Screen DOT Physical and Physical Capacity Evaluation

Oldcastle provides competitive wages, full benefits package including year round health & retirement options, longevity bonus, and no overthe-road-travel.

Women and Minorities encouraged to apply.

Oldcastle Materials is an EEO/AA

Apply online at: http://jobs.oldcastle.com

It’s

time!

The weather’s warming, the sun’s shining and it’s the perfect time to gather up all those items taking up space in your garage, attic and basement, and sell them for cash at your garage sale.

Assemblers, Fabricators, and Welders.

To fill out an application stop by 602 E. Van Buren, Lenox IA from 7:00 am - 4:30 pm or call 641-333-4518 for more information.

Contact: Kim Bashor 641-333-2226 for more information

wants to wish

To inquire or has for questions contact American Concrete openings for Ready-Mix Bob at 515-249-5309 Drivers in surrounding area. Wages up to $15.55

in Lenox, Iowa is currently accepting applications for full-time and temporary

Good work history and previous manufacturing experience is a plus. We offer competitive wages, benefits, referral bonuses, overtime, and Dalton Ag is now a 100% employee owned company.

rn

Generous Wages and Benefits

Extensive training program provided for inexperienced drivers.

Dalton Ag, Inc.

Welders must be experienced and be able to read blue prints; MIG welding experience with stainless steel preferred.

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Please contact Jessica at Jessica@asiaudiology.com; or 712-623-4802 for questions and to submit resume.

Fabricators need to be able to read a tape measure, have experience with blueprints, be able to lift a minimum of 75 lbs, and previous experience with an iron worker or as a saw operator preferred.

CLOSE-OUT SALE on all Aluma trailers. Utility, ATV/UTV, Motorcycle & car hauler trailers.

Dump trailers 10’, 12’ & 14’ 10k & 14K. Free Tarp. New 6’x12’ Cargo $2,249.00; 100’s of trailer parts. Trailer Repairs, brakes, wiring, wheels, & more.

515-972-4554 www.

FortDodgeTrailerWorld.com (MCN)

is taking applications for

(an Oldcastle Company)

Helena Chemical • 1308 E Howard St Creston, IA • 641-782-0123

EOE M/F/V/H

Class of 1953

Lenox Care Center

American Concrete

Pre-employment drug screen required.

For consideration, please fax or mail resume with salary requirements to:

Assemblers must be able to read a tape measure, be mechanically inclined, and forklift experience is a plus.

NEW (16x80) 2014 MANUFACTURED HOME, 3 Br., 2 Ba., Vinyl Thermal Windows, 2x6 Walls, 30” Electric Range, 18 Cu. Refrigerator, Cherry RaisedPanel Cabinets, FAC-

DRIVERS WANTED

General Laborer

Must be available at least one 8 hour shift a week and as needed. Must be willing to complete training in Clarinda, IA mileage will be compensated.

MINNEAPOLIS BASED COMPANY EXPANDING ACROSS NATION. We need sales reps with excellent opportunity to move into sales management.

Excellent commissions.

We train. Ag/construction experience a plus. Call 1-888-3720594 ext405 (MCN)

A small manufacturing company is looking for a person with at least a four year degree in accounting.

Must have a minimum of 5 years of work experience doing Balance Sheets, Profit & Loss Statements, Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payables, and Payroll.

Salary based on experience.

For more information about our program, visit our web site at midwestopportunities.org.

Helena Chemical Company, a national agricultural-chemical company, has an immediate opening for a General Laborer at our Creston location. Requires high school diploma or GED; experience driving a forklift; and ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Mechanically inclined is a plus.

Responsibilities include moving product; loading and unloading trucks and assisting Blender Operator as needed; stacking product on pallets; provides general assistance in repair maintenance; hanging supersacks for loading; and performing cleaning duties around location.

We offer an excellent working environment and an outstanding compensation and benefits package.

is seeking a part-time Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) for our Creston location.

SALES REPS WANTED to sell satellite TV & Internet. High commissions. Will train.

Call 800-841-8768 (IOWA ONLY) (MCN)

monday - friday Benefits - ipers

Come join our team of caring, committed caregivers!

NOW HIRING:

Audiological Services Inc,

WE’RE GROWING! McFarland Truck Lines. We need Class A company/ drivers and owner/operators. Great pay/benefits package. Stay in the Midwest; be home on weekends. www.

Cook Creston meal site

Avon Independent Sales Representative www.youravon.com/stacymiller

Full-time Nurse

JACOBSON TRANSPORTATION, Now Leasing On Owner Operators. $3500 Sign On Bonus! We Run MidWest Freight and No North-East!

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Call Today 877-2369989 or Online www.

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WANTED:

Shop Avon at home or in your office with personal or direct delivery and guaranteed satisfaction!

Contact STACY MILLER • 641-344-6229

Creston Nursing & Rehab Center is looking for a

(INCN)

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One day Two days Three days

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Add Southwest Iowa Advertiser for $5.00 Please call or stop by with your ad before Noon the day before publication.

All ads are pre-paid. We accept cash, check, Visa or Mastercard.

Two Garage Sale signs absolutely FREE! Don’t forget! A number of our rural readers receive the CNA & Southwest Iowa Advertiser the day after publication.

Plan ahead and run your ad a day early to allow these readers to see your ad in time to shop your sale.

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Computer Repair

Siding & Windows

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

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

TIONS. 120 N. Main, Lenox, 641-780-5760 12 years experience. Reasonable & Quality PC WESTMAN WINDOWS. Replacement windows tilt for easy cleaning repair and tutoring. and rebates bays, bows, sliders, etc.

Any custom size and shape, 30+ Glass years in Creston. I sell, service and QUALITY GLASS CO. Automotive, install, for no-pressure estimate call home, business and farm. Charlie Westman 641-782-4590 or Commercial lock service and 641-344-5523. trailer sales. hwy 34 East, in Creston 641-782-5155 BOWMAN SIDING & WINDOWS. All major brands of vinyl and steel siding, Home Improvements Heartland, Traco and Revere thermal replacement windows. Recipient of & Repairs the Revere Premium Renovator Award.

ELECTRICAL. John Brennan. Seamless guttering and Leaf Relief gutter covers. 33 years of continuous Licensed. 641-782-3795. reliable service in Southwest Iowa, free estimates, 641-322-5160 Plumber or 1-800-245-0337.

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

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

Storage ShARp’S SELf-STORAGE Boats, records, inventory, furniture.

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

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Creston News Advertiser Monday, March 31, 2014

ISU students create financial planning apps AMES (MCT) — While Iowa State offers a variety of workshops and classes to help students get a better grasp on their finances, a new competition may have students going digital to balance their budget.

The first “Money Game Jam” took place at the Hixson-Lied Student Success Center on Saturday, and invited 43 Iowa State students to create a mobile or web application to help other students look at their personal finances.

“It’s really about students helping students to create nudges or financial entertainment pieces,” said Jonathan Fox, director of financial counseling at Iowa State. “We’ve really got the classes covered, both online and regular.

We do hundreds of workshops. The more traditional education we’ve got covered, but it’s really time to keep trying other things.”

Students were asked to create apps over the course of 24 hours, and the winning piece at the end of the competition will go on to be developed and released to Iowa State students potentially in the fall semester, Fox said.

Fox said the judges of the competition were looking for the best creativity, technical feasibility, appeal and financial relevance in the winning app.

For Cami Williams and her team, they hoped to create an app that students could use throughout their four years of classes.

Williams, an Iowa State sophomore in computer science, said her team planned to divide their work between an online and a mobile version of their app throughout the 24 hour competition. Williams said her team’s app would be “kind of different,” acting as a play-by-play game for a college student.

“The goal of the game is

to go all four years without going into debt. If you go into debt, you lose and have to start over,” Williams said. “Money management is important for everyone, and hopefully what we’re trying to do is show what’s a priority and what’s not.”

Fox said Iowa State has been seeing problems with student debt, as Iowa State has been ranked in top slots for students graduating with the highest debt.

Craig Ogilvie, assistant dean of the graduate college at Iowa State, said recent research has also shown debt concern in graduate students as well.

“We’re finding that graduate students are also going into debt while they’re at Iowa State,” he said. “We don’t understand whether undergraduates, that would really strive at graduate school and really should be getting a higher education, are maybe deciding not to because they’re worrying about whether they can incur it.”

Ogilvie said the new Money Game Jam was a way of starting thinking of new strategies to engage students in thinking about their financial lives. Fox added that while the development process of the winning app is not set in stone, the group hopes to have the app available for release later this fall.

“Our long-run game and our hope is that this is something students will be playing during fall semester,” he said. “We know that’s a big thing, and it’s going to depend on the complexity of the game that ends up winning. But that’s our goal. It’s what’s so fun about the project.”

—————— ©2014 the Ames Tribune, Iowa Visit the Ames Tribune, Iowa at www.amestrib.com Distributed by MCT Information Services

CNA photo by JAKE WADDINGHAM

Finalist: Elm’s Club in Creston made the top 10 list again for Iowa’s Best Burger, a contest put on by Iowa Beef Industry

Council and Iowa Cattleman’s Association. From left, Union County Cattleman President Deron Shawley, Elm’s Club co-owner Donna King and Union County Cattleman Board Member Chad Rieck accept a certificate for being an Iowa’s Best Burger contest finalist. The winner will be announced the first week in May.

Greater Regional installs innovative CT for faster, safer, accurate exams To make CT exams as fast, safe and accurate as possible for patients, Greater Regional Medical Center recently installed the Aquilion PRIME CT system from Toshiba America Medical Systems.

Aquilion PRIME provides faster exams at achievable doses, while producing high-quality images required for accurate diagnoses.

“The speed of the Aquilion PRIME enables our clinicians to obtain critical patient information for enhanced diagnoses faster than before,” said JR

Rockhold, Greater Regional Medical Center radiology director.

“The design of the Aquilion PRIME allows us to successfully image a range of patients, from pediatric to bariatric, to further improve patient safety and comfort in our community. Our team is proud to have the most current state of the art technology to ensure the highest quality care and service for our patients.”

The Aquilion PRIME’s large bore opening offers a more spacious feeling for patients, while a higher table

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Effective March 31, 2014

Tree Trimming • Tree Removal Stump Grinding 641-335-2247 Prescott, IA Fully Insured Free Estimates

Monday-Friday Schedule

Serving Creston and the surrounding communities for 15 years!

Redecorating Is a Breeze

AUTOMOTIVE

OPEN HOUSE Friday, April 4, 2014, 9AM-2PM SWCC Instructional Center

* Tour the shops * Meet instructors * Welding contest * Tire changing contest See inside SWCC’s automotive programs! * Meet vendors Lunch will be served. * Car show Automotive Repair Technology Auto Collision Repair/Refinish

1501 Townline Street, Creston, IA 50801 641.782.7081

www.swcciowa.edu

weight limit expands the range of patients who can be imaged.

In addition, the Aquilion PRIME comes standard with industry-leading dose-reduction software.

To learn more about Greater Regional Radiology Services, visit GreaterRegional.org.

Virtual tours and information regarding all of the modalities and exams available on the Greater Regional Medical Center campus in Creston is available on the website or by calling 641-782-3508.

Stop in to see all of the NEW Spring Styles!

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