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Thursday April 3, 2014

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City to request LMI percentage be lowered

By KYLE WILSON

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Financial discussions about the proposed condominium project in the Cottonwood Subdivision continued Tuesday evening.

Atlantic private developer Don Sonntag traveled from Atlantic to Creston to meet with the council in person. The financial discusson centered on the low-to-moderate income (LMI) percentage for this project.

Currently, when bonding for a project like Sonntag’s — the state

requires 43 percent of the tax revenue generated from the properties to be set aside for LMI projects. That percentage — based on population — is different for every county in Iowa.

However, city officials said Tuesday they plan to complete a waiver request for the LMI percentage be lowered so that more

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In a project like this, the state requires 43% of the tax revenue generated from the properties be set aside for LMI projects. The city has plans to request that percentage be lowered. of the tax revenue generated from Sonntag’s condominium properties in the Cottonwood Subdivision can go directly toward paying off the debt service for the condo project.

This would be better for the Creston taxpayers because the debt service for the project would be paid off more quickly.

The city was successful in this waiver process in the late 1990s with the James Addition when LMI was reduced from 38 to 25 percent.

“It’s something we can do,” said Tim Ostroski, executive director for Southern Iowa Council of Governments (SICOG). “But, I’m not aware of anyone who has went through the process in the past 10 years.”

Ostroski did warn city officials Tuesday this process could take months. He must fully complete the waiver, which will take time.

Then, the waiver will need to be

Changing Pockets to open in Uptown Creston This new business is located at 114 N. Maple St. in Creston. The store will offer unique antiques.

By SARAH BROWN

CNA staff reporter sbrown@crestonnews.com

CNA photo by SARAH BROWN

Changing Pockets owners are Rachael Reed of Lenox, left, and Christy Hribal of Creston.

back of my head,” said Hribal.

Hribal, whose 17-year-old son died in 2012, said the business venture is a way for her to show her 14-year-old daughter MyKenna Hribal how to be strong and carry on.

“I want to show my daughter, you can be down, down so low and still come up,” said Hribal.

Hribal, a crafter who makes Please see NEW STORE, Page 2

Please see CITY COUNCIL, Page 2

Auditors to change practices after secret settlements found

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Behind the paper covered windows at 114 N. Maple St., the owners of a new shop — Changing Pockets — are prepping to open Tuesday.

Owners Rachael Reed of Lenox and Christy Hribal of Creston said Changing Pockets will be a shop brimming with “unique” antique and vintage finds, collectibles, clothing and accessories for women, men and children, classic china, statement jewelry handmade gifts, replica art and handmade art.

Hribal and Reed, who met formally while working at Precision Optical in Creston, have been looking forward to opening a shop for many years.

“It’s always been in the

reviewed by the state — which best-case scenario — would take 30 days.

Ostroski added there are several other moving parts to this project that will take time to iron out.

“I signaled to the council it could be four months before they have all the information needed (to make a vote),” Ostroski said.

In other city council news: • The council approved the purchase of a new Elgin Pelican street sweeper for $154,371. It

DES MOINES (MCT) — The State Auditor’s Office will be changing the way it interviews agency officials following the discovery of at least $427,000 in settlements paid to terminated public employees since January 2011.

State Auditor Mary Mosiman said the settlements weren’t caught by her office, which touts itself as the “taxpayers’ watchdog.”

“The questions we ask during an annual audit would not have picked up on a settlement agreement outside of DAS (Department of Administrative Services) guidelines,” Mosiman told The Gazette.

The Auditor’s Office is required by law to make a complete audit of the books, records and accounts of every department in state government.

Most agencies have too many payroll transactions for auditors to review each one, so they use a sample, Mosiman said. Unless one of the 24 settlements in 12 agencies came up in the sampling, the Auditor’s Office wouldn’t have researched the payments, she said.

State auditors also interview various officers in each agency, Mosiman said. Questions posed in past years haven’t specifically asked the source of funding for payments made to employees upon departure. A typical payment might be unused vacation, she said.

Mosiman plans for her auditors to identify the source of funds used for these payments as a way to make sure secret settlements aren’t being offered.

Because of an ongoing investigation, she would not elaborate on how state agencies that paid settlements included the money in their budgets. “I can’t get into the details of what we’re looking at,” she said.

The auditor’s role came under legislative scrutiny Wednesday when the Iowa Senate passed an amendment to the fiscal 2015

CNA photos by SARAH BROWN

Changing Pockets co-owner Rachael Reed sells vintage magazines, photographs, antique dolls and other primitives at her store, which opens April 8.

King candidates:

The 2014 candidates for TWIRP BIRP king are, from front left, Kruz Adamson and Cole Crawford.

Back row from left, Jeremy Stoll, Levi Eblen, Evan Nielsen and Trevor Luther. The king will be announced at Jam the Gym 5:30 p.m. Saturday in the Southwestern Community College gym. The TWIRP BIRP dance will be held after in the Creston High School commons from 9 to 11:30 p.m.

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Deaths Lois Pellin Buffalo

Lois M. Pellin, 88, of Buffalo died March 31, 2014, at Clarissa Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf.

Funeral Pellin services will be 1 p.m. Friday, April 4, at Lange Funeral Home and Crematory in Centerville. The Rev. Brad Dittmer will officiate. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery in Centerville. Visitation will be noon to 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials have been established to Humane Society and Alzheimer’s Association and may be given to Lange Funeral Home and Crematory, 1900 S. 18th St., Centerville, IA 52544. Online condolences may be left at www.langefh.

com.

Lois M. Pellin, daughter of Clara (Rider) and Walter Ritter, was born March 8, 1926, in Afton.

Lois was raised in the Afton area and attended local schools.

On Aug. 20, 1950, Lois married James Pellin in Afton.

Lois was a homemaker.

Lois is survived by her children, Mary McCants of Buffalo, Clara (Roger) Prachar of Davenport, Tim Pellin of Buffalo and Donald Pellin of Bettendorf; grandchildren, James McCants of Buffalo, Raymond McCants of Davenport, Lorena McCants of Rock Island, Ill., and Deanna (Jeremy) Dahlstrom of Davenport; and a special niece Mary Pellin, who helped with her care.

Lois was preceded in death by her parents, husband; and brothers, Wayne, Howard, Dale, Donald, Robert, Richard and Glen Ritter.

Louise Froit

2014, at Clearview Home in Mount Ayr. Diagonal Arrangements are pendLouise Froit, 83, formerly ing at Watson-Armstrong of Diagonal, died April 1, Funeral Home in Diagonal.

CITY COUNCIL: Continued from Page 1

was a budgeted item.

Mike Taylor, city administrator, said the sweeper — which has a John Deere engine — actually came in under budget.

The current sweeper is about 10 years old. “This new sweeper should last us the same period of time,” Taylor said. “We should get 10 to 15 years out of this thing.”

• Preliminary discussions between Atlantic private developer Don Sonntag and the council were held about building low-tomoderate income housing

in other areas of Creston away from the Cottonwood Subdivision.

• Loyal Winborn, ward 2 city councilman, reminded the public that April is “Light It Up Blue” month for autism awareness. “If you want to put some blue porch lights up or some blue Christmas lights up, I know families in town would appreciate that,” Winborn said.

• Boy Scouts Troop 129 members, including Brenton Barber, Dylan Anson and Keirnan Norton led the pledge of allegiance before Tuesday’s city council meeting.

AUDITORS: Continued from Page 1

administration and regulation budget bill that included a $10,000 appropriation to the State Auditor’s Office from now to the end of the fiscal year June 30 to pay the cost of conducting examinations concerning personnel settlement agreements.

The examinations would look at agreements made by the state with terminated state employees since January 2011 that were not approved by the State Appeal Board.

“This is sometimes like finding a needle in a haystack, so we have to be patient,” said Sen. Liz Mathis, D-Cedar Rapids. “We’re giving them several months to

do it. They’re going to give us monthly progress reports.”

Senators approved the extra money on a 28-19 vote after majority Democrats rejected a change by Sen. Julian Garrett, R-Indianola, that sought to take the examinations back to 1999 and give the auditor’s office 30 days to complete the task. “It’s purely investigating where the facts take us and it doesn’t appear to be a partisan witch hunt,” Garrett said of his proposal.

Republicans said they wanted to go farther back given reports this week that similar settlement agreements were paid to at least six employees under the previous Culver-Judge administration.

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Today is April 3, the 93rd day of the year.

There are 272 days left in 2014.

Below are news items from the Creston News Advertiser for this week (March 31-April 6) in history.

5 years ago After three years in existence, Creston High School winter drumline, under the direction of band instructor Mike Peters, had an undefeated season with its show “Chess, the Art of War.” Creston earned the top score in contests at Plattsmouth, Bellevue East, Seward and Beatrice, all in Nebraska.

Southwestern Community College signed a joint enrollment agreement with Northwest Missouri State University.

10 years ago Seventeen health care providers from the former Soviet Union came to Creston to tour Greater Community Hospital to learn more about health care management. Countries represented included Georgia, Armenia, Ukraine, Moldova and Azerbaijan. The visitors met with various health care providers in a roundtable discussion.

Brett Peterson was

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The TWIRP BIRP court at Creston High School in 2004 includes candidates and ushers from left, Amy Duree, Ryan McKim, Ryan Steinkamp, King Brett Peterson, Britni Spargur, Michael Buck, Amanda Miller, Scott Levine and Amy Goldsmith.

crowned 2004 TWIRP BIRP king at Creston High School. Other candidates were Scott Levine, Ryan McKim, Ryan Steinkamp and Michael Buck.

Subway was robbed at gun point. As reported by Creston Police Department, a man entered the restaurant approximately 11:20 p.m. April 1, displayed a hand gun and removed an undetermined amount of money from the cash register. This was the first armed robbery since 1996, when one hap-

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20 years ago Dry conditions and high winds led Creston Fire Department to respond to 13 grass fires March 1 through 31. There were 22 total fire calls during this time. Total rainfall for the month of March was .09 inch.

Arkansas won the NCAA men’s basketball title defeating Duke University.

Creston Lions Club was selected by Iowa Department of Education to receive an award for outstanding volunteer service. The club was nominated by Creston Community School District for purchasing a Braille and Speak to be used for blind students at the school. Ralph Dillinger was president, and there were 45 members in the club.

NEW STORE: Continued from Page 1

items from hemp, wood and stained glass said the business will also offer her the opportunity to showcase her handmade goods.

Forming a partnership Reed, who spent her formative years in Creston before her father started farming in Lenox, started attending antique shows, auctions and estate sales as a young girl with her mother.

“I just love the history of it all and the stories behind every object,” said Reed.

“It’s just got to a point where I don’t have enough room to store it all.”

Reed and Hribal were rummaging through antiques at Reed’s home,

when the idea to open a shop together first popped into their mind.

“We were going through stuff and just joking around (with the idea),” said Reed.

But, as Lori Williams, former owner and operator of Too Good to Be Threw closed her doors, an opportunity presented itself.

“She got talking to Lori ... called me up one day and said, ‘Hey, I think we have an opportunity for us,” said Reed. “I said, ‘Let’s go for for it.’”

Pocket change While consignment opportunities are not available at Changing Pockets, Reed and Hribal are offering a “Pocket Change”

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Changing Pockets, 114 N. Maple St., opens April 8. It will be open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. program.

Reed described the pocket change program as a way for patrons to unload their gently-used clothing and items in exchange for store credit.

“Our inventory will always be changing ... at least every few weeks because I’ll still be going to auctions,” Reed said.

“We’re always going to have new stuff for people to look at.”

Changing Pockets, which opens April 8, will

be open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. To help clear out some clothing inventory left over from Too Good to Be Threw, Reed and Hribal are pricing items as low as 50 cents.

Creston Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony 11 a.m. April 24 at Changing Pockets. For more information, email Reed at changingpockets@windstream.net.

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* Tour the shops * Meet instructors * Welding contest * Tire changing contest See inside SWCC’s automotive programs! * Meet vendors Lunch will be served. * Car show

pened at First National Bank.

Plans began to remodel Sumner and Taylor streets in Creston. This project included widening the streets and adding turn lanes.

Menu: Pulled Pork and Brisket from Up in Smoke BBQ, Afton; baked beans, salad, dessert and drinks Price: $10.00 per plate Community is invited!

Take-outs are welcome!

This ad is paid for by: Wes and Marilyn Geidel, Dave and Kathy Rissler, Curt and Diana Turner, Dean and Betty Wallace, Jim and Barb Woodworth, Sheryl and Cary Phillipe, Mary and Mark O’Riley, Kathy and Jerry Goodrich, Idgy Mains, Bill Fastenow

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

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Driver’s license

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.

Thursday

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

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

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

Friday

Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 107 W. Howard St. Southern Prairie YMCA 55 Plus, 11:45 a.m., Summit House. Bring $2 for pizza and change for bingo.

CW Club, noon, congregate meal site, restored Creston Depot.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) brown baggers, noon open meeting, St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St. No smoking.

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

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

Saturday

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Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, 9 a.m. to noon, 107 W. Howard St. Family Caregiver Support Group, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Boz’s Kitchen in Corning. For more information, contact Jaleyn at 641-7824040.

Caregiver Support Group, 1 p.m., Crest Haven Care Centre.

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

Corning School Board special meeting, 7 a.m. Friday, boardroom.

Agenda includes: early retirement applications; resignations; ratification of 2014-15 master contract; health insurance plans.

Police

Miscellaneous Talk to officer, 6:58 a.m.

Wednesday, North Pine Street.

Possible OWI, 8:05 a.m.

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Escort, 12:17 p.m. Wednesday, West Montgomery Street.

Missing juvenile, 4:14 p.m.

Wednesday, Sumner and Jefferson St. Attempt to locate, 5:33 p.m.

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Highs in the upper 50s and lows in the mid 30s.

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

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Monday

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

Woolworth Coffee Club, 9 a.m., Hy-Vee deli.

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.

Creston VFW Post 1797, 6 p.m. supper, 7 p.m. meeting, The Pizza Ranch. Election of Post officers.

Crest Area Theatre, 7 p.m. general membership meeting, Southwestern Community College Performing Arts Center Green Room.

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

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

Tuesday

Creston Lions Club Board of Directors, 7 a.m., Hy-Vee Deli.

Creston Kiwanis Club, noon, The Windrow, 102 W. Taylor St. OLE Club, noon, congregate meal site, restored Creston Depot.

Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, noon to 5 p.m., 107 W. Howard St. Free community meal, 5 to 6p.m., United Church of Christ (Congregational), 501 W. Montgomery St. VFW Post No. 1797, 6 p.m., Elks Lodge, 403 W. Montgomery St. Eagles Aerie, 7 p.m., Eagles Lodge.

Eagles Auxiliary, 7:30 p.m., Eagles Lodge.

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

Street.

Talk to officer, 5:51 p.m.

Wednesday, West Spencer Street.

Civil dispute, 6:57 p.m.

Wednesday, West Townline Street.

Suspicious vehicle, 10 p.m.

Wednesday, Highway 34.

Welfare check, 10:12 p.m.

Wednesday, Taylor Street.

Attempt to locate, 10:48 p.m.

Wednesday, Union County.

Traffic stop, 11:05 p.m.

Wednesday, Spruce and Townline streets.

Traffic stop, 11:14 p.m.

Wednesday, Birch and Montgomery streets.

Accident, 4:14 a.m. today, Commerce Road.

Fire

Miscellaneous Medical, 6 a.m. Wednesday, Lincoln St., in Cromwell.

Medical, 1:32 a.m. today, Pole Road.

Medical, 7:17 a.m. today, East Townline Street.

Markets Grain prices quoted at 10 a.m. today: • Farmers Co-op, Creston: Corn — $4.70

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Sunrise Sunset 6:56 AM 7:46 PM

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OPINION Progress made to equal rights

Last week, I found a story written by an employee of Al Jazeera America, an international broadcaster headquartered in Qatar, titled “Former President Jimmy Carter’s call to action.”

Carter gave a speech about his new book, “A Call to Action: Women, Religion, Violence and Power,” during a “Consider This” interview with Antonio Mora.

Carter’s book takes a look at how he, now 89, learned about the issues of sexism from when he was a child through his life in the military, as a farmer and as president of the United States.

I haven’t read the book, so I can’t give an opinion. But, I will say that

Girl on fire Bailey Poolman staff writer

Carter introducing this book to the world at all is a huge step toward rights for all people of the world, whether they be male, female, old or young.

Carter was president of the United States from 1977 to 1981. During his presidency, Carter declared an energy crisis, an environmental evacuation in New York, the deregulation of aviation prices and

boycotted the Summer Olympics in Moscow in 1980 because the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan the previous year.

Since his presidency, Carter and his wife Rosalynn started the Carter Center in 1982. The Carter Center focuses on improving human rights all over the globe. Carter won the Nobel Peace Prize for his work with the nonprofit organization.

I have always believed people can make the world a better place, and who better to promote that change than a person of authority.

Another example occurred recently in Centerville. I keep tabs on the happenings of my former town,

and the Daily Iowegian published a story March 30 highlighting the signing of proclamations against sexual abuse by local mayors, including the ones of Moravia, Centerville and Rathbun.

I realized just how amazing a step that was for the south central Iowa area. While someone in a political position of a small town doesn’t have quite the authoritative pull as a former United States president, he or she is still in a position of power within that community. I applaud these local mayors for recognizing the issues of sexual assault and doing something about it.

However, I truly hope the communities don’t forget this procla-

mation. I hope the people take advantage of this equal rights change and continue to create an amazing place for both boys and girls, men and women, to live. Educating the future’s children about respect begins when they are young, and I believe people in Centerville, Moravia and Rathbun will do what it takes to educate boys to respect girls, and girls to respect themselves and those around them to prevent assaults in the future.

I hope these actions of respect and change become instilled in young people still in these communities, and make them better people in the future.

Noah is a huge box office hit HOLLYWOOD — God bless America, and how’s everybody?

President Obama congratulated the Boston Red Sox for their World Series title Tuesday at the White House. The team is famous for its look. There was a big delay getting into the building because they had to prove to the Secret Service they were not the cast of Duck Dynasty.

Noah is a huge box office hit about the Old Testament Patriarch who built the giant ark in order to survive the Great Flood. This is the time of year when the wrath of God naturally comes to mind. It’s no accident April is when we celebrate the works of Moses, Jesus and the IRS. Las Vegas unveiled a new ferris wheel called the High Roller

Topical humor Argus Hamilton

that takes visitors on a five-hundred-foot-high orbit above the Strip. But you know Vegas. They can’t simply sell you the ticket, a lady in a low-cut red dress has to offer to take you around the world for forty bucks.

Cal Tech astronomers announced they have discovered a new planet in our solar system located far beyond Pluto and named it after Joe Biden. What an honor. It’s probably to keep people from always asking astronomers if there’s any form of intelligent life on the planet.

Letter to the editor

People needed for volunteerism study From Jesse Bolinger Creston

Community members, Volunteerism is a vital part of nonprofit organizations in the community. The service of these individuals aids the organization in continuing the mission and brings a number of benefits to the volunteer. As a doctoral learner, I have learned a great deal about the important function of volunteers.

At this time, I am conducting my dissertation study entitled “Work, educational background and mental health: impacts on senior volunteerism: a qualitative study.” In order to complete the study, I need your assistance.

At this time, I am looking for

three to five individuals who are 65 years of age or older, retired, living in this community and who are currently volunteering, or have volunteered in the past year. These individuals will take part in a one to one-half hour phone interview about their experiences. The information gathered during these interviews, in combination with prior research will be utilized to draw conclusions about volunteerism in rural communities.

If you have questions, or wish to express interest in taking part in the study, please contact Jesse Bolinger at 641-455-2896 or visit www.jessebolinger.com no later than April 20.

Thank you.

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School district administrative realignment From time to time, decisions are made at school that generate some friction or cause the “natives to become restless.” Recently, as I had recommended, our Board of Education approved the hiring of a director of learning. The announcement of this move created a concern with some. Therefore, I am writing to share an explanation of this hiring.

Most have forgotten that when Larry Otten, former middle school principal, retired, he was not replaced. Last summer the board determined it would be best to realign the administrative team.

One of the main reasons was to allow building principals more time to be in classrooms to support effective teaching and learning. This realignment included moving the curriculum director at that time, Callie Anderson, to a principal’s position for the lower elementary grades. The realignment also involved moving the elementary assistant principal, Scott Driskell, to be principal of the upper elementary. Brad Baker then became Middle School Principal. Once these changes were made, we were left with no curriculum director.

This is an extremely important position associated with not only the development and maintenance of the curriculum delivered to our students, but also with many state and federal reports. The number and magnitude of such reports continues to grow as local control of our schools continues to erode away. Due to our status in relation to No Child Left Behind legislation, being identified as a school in need of assistance, additional accountability measures have been

From the desk of Steve McDermott Creston Superintendent

required, as well.

The curriculum director position was one that our board and administration, along with the support of our staff, believed could make a stronger, more consistent impact on student learning. Therefore, the position was redesigned and broadened. A list of potential duties and responsibilities that appeared to fit with a director of learning position was then generated. It included curriculum development for all subjects, responsibility for many if not all state and federal reports, and oversight of special education, general education, professional development for staff, English Language Learners (ELL), Title I. Reading, Talented and Gifted (TAG), 504 Plans, district technology learning, teacher mentoring, all government-required testing and district equity coordination.

While this list did not include walking on water, it was implied.

I then officially came on-board in July. We began our search for an individual with adequate qualifications and background experience to meet the challenges of all these responsibilities along with the primary duty of improving learning and achievement in our schools.

A few brave souls actually applied and were interviewed, but none appeared to offer the total package we were looking for. Our administrative team then rolled up its sleeves and worked to whittle cer-

tain duties off of the long list. Each administrator also took on certain duties until we could find the right person for the position in the spring, the typical hiring season.

Currently the job description includes curriculum direction, oversight of district learning including general education, special education and professional development along with many of the state and federal reports. The assorted other items listed above have been assumed by our current administrators. And as mentioned before, an administrator has recently been hired to fill this position and to fill the void left when a former principal retired and realignment occurred. In the end, the district has not hired an additional administrator as it has appeared due to the time that has passed since the retirement.

Yes, we have been “getting by” over the past few months. However, we can all agree that when it comes to the educating of our local girls and boys, “getting by” is never good enough. To be straight, the realignment of the administrative positions and the associated changes does cost the district somewhat more money. However, this cost is not near as high as the cost the addition of an entire new position would have been. Again, the district has not added another administrator, but the district has restructured leadership positions in an effort to improve learning and achievement for our local youngsters. While some may not agree with this change, I hope this has at least explained more specifically what has been adjusted and why.

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

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

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

Sunday, 10:45 a.m. Mass; after Mass, Confession.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

Sunday, 9:45 a.m. worship/ communion; 2 p.m. nursing home service; 5:30 p.m. worship.

Monday, preschool. Tuesday, preschool; 7 p.m. meeting with Kevin Gowdy regarding Ricks scholarship fund. Wednesday, preschool; 6 p.m. Wednesday school. Thursday (4/10), 6:30 p.m.

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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

Sunday, 8:45 a.m. worship/ communion. Monday, 1 p.m.

Quilters. Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. breakfast; 1 p.m. Quilters.

Beaconsfield

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Rick Hawkins, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service.

Clearfield

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

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

Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. AWANA. CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Sherry Wiley, lay speaker.

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

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Shurmaine McAlpine, pastor.

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

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

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

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

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

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH, Dan Lamgo, pastor.

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

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

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

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

Bible study.

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

Saturday, 5:30 p.m. Mass.

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

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

AbundantLifeFamilyChurch.com.

Sunday, 10:30 a.m. children’s church and worship service; 6:30 p.m. evening worship service.

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

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

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

LIFE CHURCH, ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 417 Wyoming Ave.,

Karen Norton, lead pastor, 641782-4236, e-mail crestonrolag@ gmail.com, website lifechurchcreston.com.

Today, 6:30 p.m. Ladies Guest Night at First United Methodist Church. Friday, 4 p.m. leave for Fine Arts Youth Conference at Berean, Pleasant Hill. Return Saturday afternoon.

Bring money for food. Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school classes for all ages; 10:35 a.m. morning worship, Missions Sunday. Bring your faith promises. Message “The Passion of Christ Series”; 5 p.m. Lenten service at UCC Congregational, the Rev. Dan Moore, speaker. Tuesday, 7 to 10 a.m. Coffee Cafe, fellowship hall.

Invite a friend and bring your coffee mug. WiFi and mini muffins included. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. prayer time in the sanctuary; 7 p.m. Family Night activities; adult Bible study, sanctuary; CYOF, youth room, lower level; Kids Klub, fellowship hall. Thursday (4/10), 7 to 10 a.m. Coffee Cafe, fellowship hall. Invite a friend and bring your coffee mug. WiFi and mini muffins included.

CHURCH OF CHRIST, 510 S. Poplar St., Timothy L. Haynie, evangelist.

Sunday, 10 a.m. Sunday school; 11 a.m. worship service; 7 p.m. J.O.Y. class adult study hour. Wednesday, 7 p.m. youth group at 216 N. Walnut St., adult group at the church.

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

Sunday, 9:15 a.m. praise and inspiration, Judy Hoakison; 9:30 a.m. church school classes; 10:30 a.m. morning worship, Ray Powell, presider; GU student team, speaker.

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

Today, 6 p.m. Celebrate Recovery; 6:30 p.m. GriefShare; and Women’s Bible study (Spindler’s home). Friday, 8:30 a.m. “Operation World” prayer meeting; 9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible study (fellowship hall).

Saturday, 8 a.m. prayer meeting.

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Bible study (all ages); 10:45 a.m. worship; 6 p.m. adult Bible study. Wednesday, 6:30 a.m. prayer meeting; 6:30 p.m. TeamKid/Youth Group/adult Bible study.

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

Saturday, 7 a.m. Talents for Christ, meet at the church.

Sunday, 8:45 a.m. worship service; 10:15 a.m. Sunday school hour; 11:30 a.m. Lunch and Learn for senior high and their families; 3 p.m. Deacons meeting; 5 p.m.

Faithful Followers choir practice; 6 p.m. family worship service and Lord’s Table. Monday, 1 p.m. Ladies Bible study, Deloris Barnett’s. Wednesday, 6 p.m. Triumphant Praise choir rehearsal (senior high); 6:30 p.m.

AWANA clubs; junior high trek; senior high youth group; prayer meeting and adult Bible study, “12 Ordinary Men.” Thursday (4/10), 7 p.m. Riley Missionary Circle, welcome center.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), 301 E. Townline St., Dianna Clark, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. adult and children’s Sunday school; 10 a.m. worship service.

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

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

Thursday, 4 to 6 p.m. Deer meat HUSH pick-up. Friday, 1:30 p.m. Crafting workshop.

Sunday, 9:15 a.m. worship; 10:30 a.m. Sunday school; 3 p.m.

Confirmation. Monday, 6 p.m.

Deacons; 7:30 p.m. Property.

Tuesday, 1 p.m. Stitch, Knit and Quilt; 6 p.m. Lenten Bible study, “Give Up Something Bad for Lent”; 6:30 p.m. Christian education. Wednesday, 9 a.m. Lenten Bible study, “Give Up Something Bad for Lent”; 5:30 p.m. Joyful Noise; 7 p.m. Session.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 400 N. Elm St., Gideon Gallo, pastor, Jim W. Morris, associate pastor. Call 641-7822427 for a ride.

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. and

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Lenten service to be held at Congregational Church United Church of Christ Congregational, 501 W. Montgomery St., will be hosting the ecu-

menical Lenten service 5 p.m. Sunday. The Rev. Dan Moore will be the speaker.

Congregational Church food pantry in need of supplies The food pantry at United Church of Christ Congregational, 501 W. Montgomery St., is in need of canned food goods and paper products. Items

may be dropped off at the church on Tuesdays or call the church at 782-7314 to arrange a time for someone to pick them up or meet you at the church.

Prime Time Connection luncheon scheduled Creston Prime Time Connection invites all women to an April luncheon 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Wednesday at First United Methodist Church, 400 N. Elm St. Denette Lickiss of Indianola will give give a mini concert and speech titled “Learning to Fly 10:30 a.m. worship services; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school.

Tuesday, 9 a.m. Summit House Bible study; 1:30 p.m. Crestridge Bible study. Wednesday, 6:15 p.m. handbell rehearsal; 7 p.m. choir rehearsal. Thursday, 12:05 p.m. United Methodist Men. GOD’S OUTREACH DELIVERANCE, 306 N. Oak St., 641-278-1173, Pastor JoAnna and Tyrone Davis, 515-249-3364.

Monday through Saturday, 8 to 10 a.m. prayer and worship.

Today, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Women’s service. Friday, 7 p.m. Friday Night Fire service. Saturday, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Men of Christ breakfast (first and third of month); noon Saturday Sack Lunch for Kids; 2 to 3:30 p.m. drama/dance practice for youth; 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Saturday Night Live for youth.

Sunday, 10:30 a.m. worship service; 6:30 p.m. evening service.

Monday, 5 p.m. Monday Night Meal. Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. evening service. Wednesday, 5 to 6 p.m.

Intercessory prayer.

HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC CHURCH, 107 W. Howard St., Rev. Ken Halbur, pastor.

Saturday, 4 to 5 p.m.

Confession; 5:15 p.m. Mass.

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

Confession; 9 a.m. Mass.

JERUSALEM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Gideon Gallo, pastor, Jim W. Morris, associate pastor.

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

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

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

Saturday, noon worship.

Sunday, 1:30 p.m. worship.

PLATTE CENTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 6 miles south on P27 (High and Dry Road), 1 mile west, one-fourth mile south, Delores Doench, pastor.

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

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

Sunday, 9 a.m. Sunday school and adult education; 10 a.m. worship service with Communion.

Monday, 6 p.m. Finance.

Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. Quilters.

Wednesday, 6 p.m. choir; 7 p.m.

Lenten service; 8 p.m. Worship and Music. Thursday (4/10), 6 p.m. Council.

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Cost is $7.50. For reservations call 782-8478 or 641-743-2877 by Sunday.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service and Sunday School. Wednesday, 7 p.m. Ash Wednesday service.

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

Friday, 1:30 p.m. LifeLight Bible study. Sunday, Mount Ayr: 8 a.m. Divine Service with Holy Communion; 9:30 a.m.

Bible class and Sunday school; Creston: 9:45 a.m. Divine Service; 11 a.m. Sunday school and Bible classes. Monday, 12:30 p.m. preschool; 6:30 p.m. LifeLight Bible study. Tuesday, 6:30 a.m. Early Risers Bible study in fellowship hall; 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. preschool. Wednesday, 12:30 p.m. preschool; 6 p.m. Confirmation classes; and F.L.O.C.K.; 7 p.m.

Midweek Lenten Service.

Thursday (4/10), 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. preschool.

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

Thursday, 3:30 to 5 p.m.

SIRF. Friday, 7:30 p.m. AA meeting. Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 10:45 a.m. worship; 5 p.m. ecumenical Lenten service here, supper to follow in fellowship hall at 6 p.m. Monday, 7:30 p.m. AA meeting. Tuesday, 9 a.m. to noon Pastor Jim’s office hours; 3 to 5 p.m. Crisis Fund Center open; 5 to 6 p.m. Open Table (YACC); 6:15 p.m. Lenten Bible study, “24 Hours to Change the World. “ Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. TOPS.

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CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Dan Moore, pastor.

Sunday, 10 a.m. fellowship; 10:30 a.m. worship/communion and Sunday school; 5 p.m. Lenten service, Pastor Dan preaching at Creston UCC. Monday, 12:30 p.m. prayer group; 1 p.m. Quilters.

Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. “Purpose Driven Life” class. Wednesday,

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

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

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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Robin Thomas, pastor.

Website: www.ellstonumc.org.

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

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

Website: www.welcometocornerstone.org.

Today, 7 to 9 p.m. “Beloved Disciple” Women’s Bible study.

Friday, 11 a.m. JOY (Just Older Youth). Sunday, 7 a.m.

MP3 Men’s Praise, Prayer and Pancakes; 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. worship service; 10:45 to 11:40 a.m.

Connection Sunday; 11:40 a.m. congregational meeting; 5 p.m.

Elder-led corporate prayer time.

Tuesday, 9 to 11 a.m. Mom’s Time Out. Wednesday, 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Cornerstone Youth Choir; 6:20 to 8 p.m. AWANA; 7 to 8:45 p.m. Youth Group.

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

Saturday, 4:30 to 5 p.m.

Reconciliation; 5:15 p.m. Mass.

Sunday, 8:15 a.m. Mass; after Mass, Catholicism DVD series with the Rev. Robert Barron.

Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Faith Formation (preK-eighth grades).

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

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

Thursday, 12:30 p.m. worship service.

Lacelle

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Dwayne Henrichs, pastor.

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

Lenox

CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), 107 W. Temple St., Brian Kleinschrodt, pastor.

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

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

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

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

Sunday, 10 a.m. worship.

Wednesday, 6 p.m. meal and study.

MERCER CENTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 4 miles north, 4 miles west of Lenox, Franklin Rogers, pastor.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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CHURCH OF GOD, Ben Turner, pastor.

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

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, Lorimor, George Henriksen, pastor.

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

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

Sunday, 11 a.m. worship/communion.

Macksburg

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

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

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Ben Carter-Allen, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service with supervised nursery during church; 10 a.m.

Sunday school. Third Thursday, United Methodist Women.

Murray

BAPTIST CHURCH, Alex Bauman, pastor.

Sunday, 9:45 a.m. Sunday school; 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. worship services. Wednesday, 7 p.m.

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

CHURCH OF CHRIST, 430 Third St., Brian McCracken, pastor.

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. worship services; 7 p.m. Bible Study. Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.

JAM for elementary ages; 7 p.m. junior and senior high youth groups.

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

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

Orient

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

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

Sunday school and adult Bible study. Monday, 7 p.m. Council meeting. Wednesday, 3:15 p.m.

Wednesday school, Methodist Church.

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

Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service.

Prescott

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

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

Shannon City

SHANNON CITY COMMUNITY CHURCH, Lila Dell Greene, pastor.

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

Sharpsburg

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Shurmaine McAlpine, pastor.

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. worship.

UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Tim Maxa, pastor.

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

Stringtown

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

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

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Thayer

PLEASANT VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Dwayne Henrichs, pastor.

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

Tingley

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

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Robin Thomas, pastor.

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

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Horoscope Friday, April 4, 2014 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This is an excellent day for those in sales, marketing, teaching, acting or those who write and edit, because your verbal skills are strong today. Your words are like gold!

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Respect your moneymaking ideas today because they might be worth consideration.

Talk to people behind the scenes to get further information about something that interests you.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Today the Moon is in your sign, dancing with the Sun and Mars.

This makes you feel energetic, experimental and bold. You’re ready for anything!

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You’ll enjoy working alone or behind the scenes today, especially if you can support someone in a position of authority.

You can be Batman’s quiet butler at home.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Conversations with a female friend will go well today. You are curious to learn more information about something and just talk.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Personal details about your private life might be made public today, especially regarding inheritances, shared property or anything that you share with someone else. This also could involve banking.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Do something different today, because you are hungry for adventure. Explore a new part of the city or town where you live. You might be surprised at what an eye-opener this can be.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Discussions about shared property, inheritances and redtape details will go well today, because people are ready to cooperate. This could help you in practical ways at work.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Be prepared to go more than halfway when dealing with others today, because the Moon is opposite your sign. In two weeks, the Moon will be in your sign and others will have to ???quite right with you.???

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Local rider 5th in cowboy mounted shooting world finals

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

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Royals edged DETROIT — Two games, two walk off losses for the Kansas City Royals.

The Tigers beat the Royals 2-1 in 10 innings on Wednesday afternoon.

Ian Kinsler singled in Austin Jackson with two outs in the 10th to give the Tigers the victory. Kinsler also hit a home run in the game. Tim Collins pitched the 10th for the Royals and started the inning by walking Jackson. Jackson advanced to second on a sacrifice bunt, then scored three batters later on Kinsler’s single.

Kinsler homered off Royals starter Jason Vargas to lead off the fourth inning.

The Royals, who could get little going against Tigers starter Max Scherzer in the first eight innings, did get to closer Joe Nathan in the ninth for the tying run. Omar Infante singled with one out. Consecutive walks to Eric Hosmer and Billy Butler loaded the bases, then Alex Gordon drove in Pedro Ciraco, Infante’s pinch-runner, with a sacrifice fly. After a balk, Nathan forced Brett Hayes to ground out to end the inning.

Hayes was in the game instead of Salvador Perez, who had been replaced by a pinch-runner after a leadoff double in the 8th.

Confident COLUMBIA, S.C. — Jadeveon Clowney believes he’s the NFL’s No. 1 draft pick and says he took a big step toward that goal during South Carolina’s pro day workouts Wednesday.

The 6-foot-5, 266-pound defensive end did position drills in front of dozens of NFL personnel, including Houston head coach Bill O’Brien and Jacksonville head coach Gus Bradley. And Clowney thinks he elevated his already elite status during the 40 minutes or so of running through cones, jumping over hurdles and catching tennis balls in workouts he passed on at the NFL combine in February.

“Yes, I do feel like I should be the first pick,” Clowney said after the session.

Clowney did not lift weights or run the 40-yard dash, standing on his combine showings when he did 21 reps at 225 pounds and clocked a 4.53-second time.

Jackson happy WASHINGTON — The contrast couldn’t have been greater for DeSean Jackson.

In a matter of days, he went from unwanted to wanted, from fired to hired, from discarded by the Philadelphia Eagles with reputation tarnished to rock star treatment and a new fat contract from the Washington Redskins.

Concerns about work ethic, attitude and reports about gang activity seemed miles away when he was being wooed by Robert Griffin III or enjoying his recruiting-style evening out with cornerback DeAngelo Hall, receiver Pierre Garcon and rapper Wale.

On Wednesday, Jackson closed the deal, signing a three-year, $24 million contract.

By day, Carl Watson of Creston manages customer care for the Winterset center of AgriVision (formerly Barker Implement).

In his spare time, Watson is a cowboy in the truest sense of the wild west in 13-second bursts of action.

Watson placed fifth in the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) Cowboy Mounted Shooting World Championship held March 20-22 at Houston, Texas. His wife, Donna, is secretary in the superintendent’s office for Creston Community Schools. Their daughters, Rebecca and Kelsey, are also active in equestrian events.

Cowboy mounted shooting is gaining popularity nationwide, and the event joined the AQHA family of world shows in 2012.

Cowboys ride on horseback during the timed competition and shoot at targets, which are balloons on PVC pipes.

According to the Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association, two .45 caliber single action revolvers are used. Single action means you have to pull the hammer before each time you shoot.

Watson has been doing mounted shooting for only 10 years, yet only four competitors finished ahead of him in the open division at the AQHA World Finals. He was perfect on his

Watson targets as he was timed in 13.789 seconds in his finals stage while riding Whatta Golden Zippo.

World champion Chad Little of Minnesota was timed in 12.397 seconds.

So, Watson was barely a second over world-champion status.

“It gets pretty busy quick,” Watson said in an understatement.

Watson was one of 67 competitors in the open division at Houston. All qualified through their performances in events during the 2013 season.

There was one show in particular that Watson and Whatta Golden Zippo performed well in, triggering his first invitation to the world finals.

“I think the one that put me over the top was the Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association Nationals in Tunica, Miss., back in April,” Watson said.

“Once we got to Houston, we had qualifying rounds,” Watson said.

“Two stages were set up.

The top 15 got to come

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Carl Watson of Creston fires a shot at a target while riding Whatta Golden Zippo during the AQHA Cowboy Mounted Shooting World Finals in Houston, Texas. Watson placed fifth in the event combining riding skills and marksmanship.

back for the finals.”

Skills test The final round was just one stage, with 10 targets.

“We carry two revolvers,” Watson said. “The first five targets are set up to showcase your horsemanship skills — rollbacks, accelerate, decelerate.

The last five are typically on a straight rundown to showcase speed. Both the horse’s speed and your marksmanship skills at a

high rate of speed.”

It’s the ultimate in multitasking. Delicate horse maneuvering, bursts of speed, and all the while, cocking the revolver and firing it accurately. Penalties for missing a target would have knocked Watson out of the running for a top-five finish.

Whatta Golden Zippo is an American Quarterhorse stallion raised by the Watsons as an offspring of the stallion shown by his

daughters in 4-H competition.

Watson said this event is the perfect melding of two primary interests.

“I used to compete in other shooting sports,” Watson said. “I got introduced to cowboy mounted shooting about 10 years ago. We ended up forming the first club near Story Please see WATSON, page 8A

Spartans place at national sports shooting event SAN ANTONIO — The Southwestern Community College sports shooting team placed 15th in trap shooting during the Asso-

ciation of College Unions International (ACUI) Collegiate Clay Target Championships here March 2530.

There were approximately 70 colleges and universities competing in the event.

The Southwestern sports

shooting team had three squads, consisting of five students each, qualify to compete at the national shooting event.

The Blue Squad consisted of Ethan Joliff, freshman from Indianola; Ben Fox, freshman from Newton; Heath Evans, freshman from Diagonal; Matt Mitchell, freshman from Indianola; and Trenton Cheers, freshman from Indianola.

The Red Squad consisted of Jordan Brand, freshman from Indianola; Cami Feehan, freshman from Albia; Chisum Downing, freshman from Creston; Katie Fuller, freshman from Osceola; and Billy Ellis, sophomore from Weldon.

The White Squad consisted of Colton Offield, freshman from New Virginia; Morgan Knorr, sophomore from Savannah, Mo.; Chase McDonald, sophomore from Chariton; Katie Konsitzke, sophomore from Chariton; and Amanda Spencer,

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Pictured are members of the Southwestern Community College sports shooting team that competed at the Association of College Unions International (ACUI) Collegiate Clay Target Championships in San Antonio March 25-30.

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Returnees fuel Panther soccer optimism H-10 leading scorer Pals leads offense

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

Ten lettermen return from a Creston boys soccer team that turned the corner last year with a winning record (9-7) and fourth-place finish in the Hawkeye 10 at 3-3.

In Jesus Rodriguez’s second year as coach, the Panthers achieved considerable improvement from a 3-11 season in 2012 and a winless campaign (0-13) in 2011.

Rodriguez, again assisted

by Lucian Diaconu, sees the team matching or exceeding the 2013 accomplishments

this spring, despite some missing players.

“I’m confident that if the guys show up to play, we could have a similar year or better,” Rodriguez said.

“One of our goals is to win our tournament, and the Winterset tournament. We have always been getting second place over there at Winterset. Then we came back and beat them (Winterset) in the playoffs.”

Creston’s season ended in a 4-1 district loss at Glenwood, in a match that was 2-1 before Rodriguez gambled and shifted the lineup in an attempt to generate some late offense.

Seniors lost from that squad include second-leading scorer Francisco Martinez, Josh Sawtelle, Aaron Shaw, Kevin Pellman and Gage Cheers.

Three other team members from a year ago are not available. Sophomore Brandon Lee is now attending East Union, and senior Trevor Frain and junior Alex Tamerius are recovering from knee surgery.

Tamerius has opted to only run track this spring as he makes his second comeback from knee surgery.

Frain had a torn meniscus at the state wrestling tournament. The tear was clipped

and it’s possible he could return later in the season, and he will be cleared to play in the Iowa Shrine Bowl football game.

Key returnees Part of Rodriguez’s optimism is fueled by the return of all five players earning Hawkeye 10 Conference recognition a year ago.

Named to the first team w e r e junior Conner Pals, the league’s leading scorer with 17 goals and Pals

six assists, and defender Kaleb Cook.

Midfielder Levi Eblen, a senior who had six assists last year, was named to the second Hawkeye 10 team.

Earning honorable mention were goalkeeper Alex Nielsen and defender Tayler Pettit, both juniors this year.

Despite the loss of Martinez, the forward corps is strong in firepower with Pals and junior McClain Haines, who had two goals and 19 shots on goal last year.

“Conner and McClain Please see PANTHERS, page 10A

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New Spartan coach gains two 2014 recruits New Southwestern Community College head volleyball coach Ting Liu didn’t have to travel far to find the first two recruits.

Madison Walston of Bedford and Carmen Subbert of Stanton will be suiting up for the Spartans during the 2014 season.

Subbert, a 5-foot-7 outside hitter, was named all-con-

ference, all-district, and allsouthwest Iowa for all four years of high school. She was named all-state first team for two years and all-state second team for one year.

Subbert, who will graduate from Stanton High School in May, is the daughter of Bruce and Karen Subbert of Stanton.

Walston, a 5-11 middle

hitter, was a first team allconference hitter, first team all-district hitter, and first team all-southwest Iowa selection during her high school career.

She has been on the honor roll and will graduate from Bedford High School in May. She is the daughter of Paul and Molly Walston of Bedford.

Bowling league scores PANTHER LANES Astro Mixed League March 23 Team Score Corner Clippers 70 Rhine Body Repair 64.5 Plentiful Harvest 63.5 Ellis Poore 57.5 Panther Lanes 57 Odd Ducks 49.5 T&S 43 Jomomma Racing 43 High team with handicap — Jomomma Racing, 2433 pins.

High team scratch — Corner Clippers, 1882 pins.

High scratch individual series — Carla Millard 526, Ron Crigger 579.

Games 200 and over — Kelly Shives 236; Justin McKinney 222; Robbie Graham 206; Rusty Zimmerman 205; Ron Crigger 200.

Classic League March 24 Team Score Frey Construction 198 Fingers/Holes=Fun 172.5 Quilts 139.5 Rhine Body Repair 113.5 Barkers 87.5 Schroeder Plumbing 69 High team scratch — Fingers/ Holes=Fun, 2205 pins.

High scratch individual series — Jordan Holle 582.

Games 200 and over — Casey Willets 224; Ed Wysocki 206; Brodie Pingree 224;

Jordan Holle 210, 212.

Tuesday Troublemakers March 25 Team Score A&A Outfitting 56 Orr Heating & Air 51.5 Connie’s Beauty Bar 43.5 High team with handicap — Orr Heating & Air, 2319 pins.

High team scratch — Orr Heating & Air, 1608 pins.

High scratch individual series — Deb Andrews 454, Steve Ruby 486.

Woodpickers League March 26 Team Score Green Valley Chemicals 69 2 Rivers Pool 65 M&M Motors 59 Rhine Body Repair 57.5 Creston Automotive 56 Wellmans 48.5 Pink Panthers 47.5 Elm’s Club 45.5 High team with handicap — Creston Automotive, 2583 pins.

High team scratch — Creston Automotive, 2187 pins.

High scratch individual series — Lyndsay Huntsman 522.

Games 190 and over women — Lyndsay Huntsman 212.

Union League March 27 Team Score The Lobby 23 Super Wash 21 Webb Roofing Inc.

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City.”

In two weeks, both Carl and Rebecca will be back in that national event. Perhaps another world chamSWCC photo by JOEL WIRES

Madison Walston of Bedford signs a National Letter of Intent to attend SWCC and play volleyball. She is shown with her mother, Molly Walston (left), and SWCC head coach Ting Liu.

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Joliff and Evans each finished 95-of-100, just three targets short of qualifying for the Olympic train- Joliff ing camp.

Two of the Southwestern women — Feehan and Fuller — finished in the top 100 for women. Six of

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the Southwestern m e n ’ s competitors shot their best scores ever. “ F o r Evans this being our first year of competition, I am extremely proud,” said Charlie Mundy, Southwestern head sports shooting coach. “To face the competition we faced and have a number of our student-athletes

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Interstate Power and Light, Co. plans to submit a Notice of Intent to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to be covered under the NPDES General Permit No. 2 "Storm Water Discharge Associated with Constructions Activities". The storm water discharge will be from 1.5 acres of land disturbance within the Interstate Power and Light, Co. property due the construction of a new electrical substation.

The site is located in Section 7, Township 72N and Range 29W; North of the intersection of 2 Lakes Road and US HWY 34 in Union County, Iowa. Runoff from the site drains to the south through farm land to a road swale and onto a branch of Twelve Mile Creek. Approximate drainage distance is 1000 feet.

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AGENDA: Motion by Monday and Our region’s most complete report — each weekday in your seconded bysports Riley to approve the Agenda.

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Carmen Subbert of Stanton (center) signs a National Letter of Intent to play volleyball at Southwestern Community College. She is shown with her father, Bruce Subbert (left), and SWCC head coach Ting Liu.

PUBLIC HEARING: Motion by Riley and seconded by Monday to open the Public Hearing for the Southern Hills Regional Mental Health Management PlanPolicies and Procedures at 10:19 AM in the Board Room. Roll call vote; Monday aye, Brown aye, and Riley aye, motion carried. Present during the public hearing State Surveying 17 wereMid as follows: Monte Neitzel, Greater FreyMedical Construction Regional Center, Karon Finn,16 and LoriHi-Crest Nosekable Auto per phone. There were 16no written or oral comments received 15 from Or What the public to the Auditor's Office or the A&G Inc. Board of Supervisors. Public Hearing Rhine Body closed at 10:11 AM.Repair Motion by Riley12 and seconded

by Monday to approve10the Schroeder Plumbing Southern Hills Regional Mental Health High team with handicap — Management Plan-Policies and ProceOr What, 2919 vote;pins.

Monday aye, Brown dures.

Roll call team scratch — The aye,High and Riley aye, motion carried.

CLERK'S REPORT: Lobby, 2510 pins. Motion by Riby Mondayindividual to accept the ley and seconded High scratch Clerk's Report. All voting aye, motion carseries — Casey Willets 590 ried. pins.

APPOINTMENT FOR JONES TOWNSHIP Games TRUSTEE: 100 andMotion overby Ri— ley and seconded

by Monday appoint Marvin McFarland 213; toWarren Rhonda Mixdorf as Jones Township Hudson 211;aye, Ron Crigger Trustee.

All voting motion carried.

224; ChrisMotion DOwning 222;andRich CLAIMS:

by Monday seconded

by Riley to pay claims Willets 120254Downing 212; Casey 120356. votingFrey aye, motion 225; All Dana 201;carried.

Ryan 0001 GENERAL BASIC FUND Draper 233; Kelly Shives 227.

ABILDTRUP.....................................20.00 Crest League ACCESS SYSTEMS....................2,234.82 ACS GOVERNMENT.................1,100.00 March 28 ADAMSON........................................20.00 Team Score AKIN BUILDING CENTER............12.99 Trolli ENERGY.........................14.04 72.5 ALLIANT Hayes Concrete 70 ARAMARK.......................................12.17 BAKERINK.......................................20.00 Orr Heating & Air 47 BMJomomma SALES......................................225.00 Racing 33.5 BOOTH..............................................20.00 High team with handicap — BROWN.............................................20.00 Trolli, 2245 pins.

BUSCH.............................................161.28 CARLTON.........................................89.33 High team scratch — Hayes CHAT MOBILITY..........................127.79 Concrete, 1862 pins.

CHEERS.............................................40.00 High MUNICIPAL scratch individuCRESTON al series — Nickie Cox 478, UTILITIES.......................................439.97 FAREWAY STORES.....................331.58 Jordan Holle 578 pins.

GARRETT.........................................20.00 Games 200 and over — GILBERT...........................................40.00 Glenn Orr 225; Chris Cox 213.

HENRICHS........................................20.00 Games 190 and over women HY-VEE INC................................3,037.06 IA ATTORNEYS —COUNTY Nickie Cox 192.

ASSOC.............................................241.00 KELLY...............................................20.00 KIBURZ.............................................20.00 KLINGENSMITH.............................20.00 MAIL SERVICES LLC..................464.47 MCGUIRE.........................................20.00 MCINTIRE........................................20.00 MILLER...........................................150.00 OFFICE MACHINES COMPANY INC...................................................361.34 planned by the Iowa CowPEPPMEIER......................................40.00 PETERSON, ASHLI...........................5.80 boy Mounted Shooting AsPITNEY BOWES INC....................287.22 POWERS FUNERAL sociation JuneHOMES......292.24 7-8 at the RICE...................................................20.00 Union County RINGGOLD COUNTYFairgrounds SHERIFF OFFICE.........................................7,125.00 in Afton. Bruce Travis and ROLLINGS........................................40.00 SHRED-IT USA - DESare local orTodd Jackson MOINES.............................................59.92 ganizers.

STEELE.............................................26.34 TANNER............................................20.00 THATCHER....................................476.56 THOMSON REUTERS- WEST.....598.56 TREASURER STATE OF IA (MH).................................................267.94 TRIPP.................................................40.00 UNION COUNTY LEC FUND............................................2,733.68 VEATCH............................................20.00 WALKER D O.................................450.00 WALTERSDORF..............................40.00 WHITE...............................................89.33 YOUNG..............................................20.00 0001 GENERAL BASIC FUND TTL: ..........................................21,975.43 0002 GENERAL SUPPLEMENTAL ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING....289.20 CENTRAL IOWA DETENTION CTR..................................................422.00 YOUTH & SHELTER SERVICES.......................................186.60 0002 GENERL SUPPLEMNTAL TTL: ................................................897.80 0010 MH-DD SERVICES FUND COMMUNITY CARE INC.........2,612.68 CROSSROADS MENTAL HLTH..........................................31,570.68 IOWA FOCUS...................................30.00 SOUTHERN IOWA TROLLEY....273.36 SWANSON......................................159.81 TREASURER STATE OF IA (MH)..............................................5,332.99 0010 MH-DD SERVICES FUND TTL: ..........................................39,979.52 0011 RURAL SERVICES BASIC ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING......24.00 ALLIANT ENERGY.........................36.28 BLAZEK GARY............................126.54 HUSBAND......................................127.13 IA DPT OF AG/LAND STEWARDSH...................................30.00 IOWA GROUNDWATER ASSOCIATN.....................................30.00 IOWA PRISON INDUSTRIES......812.80 OFFICE MACHINES COMPANY INC.....................................................14.99 SERVICE TECHS INC...................141.78 0011 RURAL SERVICES BASIC TTL: .............................................1,343.52 0020 SECONDARY ROAD FUND ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING....120.00 AGRIVISION..................................429.17 AKES..................................................70.37 AKIN BUILDING CENTER............24.48 ALLIANT ENERGY.......................316.07 ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY...........72.95 BARCO MUNICIPAL PRODUCTS INC...................................................249.38 BAUM HYDRAULICS CORP......467.61 BERRY BROTHERS MASONRY INC...................................................182.00 COUNTRYSIDE PRODUCTS.........60.00 FREIGHTLINER OF DES MOINES INC.....................................................53.24 G&K SERVICES...............................32.00 GATR TRUCK CENTER...............241.71 HAWKEYE TRUCK EQUIPMENT.....................................30.25 IOWA GOLD DISTRIBUTING CO.....................................................225.00 IOWA PRISON INDUSTRIES......506.11 JIM'S TRUCK REP & SANITATION...................................75.00 MEDIACOM...................................365.53 NORSOLV SYS ENVIRNMENTL SRVS................................................149.95 PEERLESS WIPING CLOTH CO.....................................................178.00 PERU QUARRY INC..................4,541.54 POKRNY BP & AUTOMOTVE SERVIC..............................................20.68 SOUTHERN IA COUNCIL OF GOVER.........................................2,311.84 TL TOOLS.........................................26.60 UNITY POINT CLINC-....................37.00 0020 SECONDARY ROAD FUND TTL: ..........................................10,786.48 4000 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FND ALLIANT ENERGY.......................300.00 COOK VIDEO & APPLIANCE.....150.00 DUCKWORTH..................................80.93 IOWA STATE SAVINGS BANK....61.79 MEDIACOM...................................133.26 OFFICE MACHINES COMPANY INC.....................................................37.69 4000 EMERG MANAGEMNT FND TTL: ......................................763.67 4004 LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER ARAMARK.......................................15.58 BM SALES......................................132.50 KELTEK INCORPORATED...........91.50 OFFICE DEPOT-CATALOG ORDERS............................................56.97 OFFICE MACHINES COMPANY INC...................................................276.98 PETZNICKS....................................533.80 VERIZON WIRELESS...................360.71 4004 LAW ENFORCEMNT CNTR TTL: .............................................1,468.04 4100 CNTY ASSESSMENT EXPENSE CHAT MOBILITY............................12.34 4100 CNTY ASSESSMNT EXPNS TTL: ..................................................12.34 4960 SANITARY LANDFILL AGRILAND FS INC.......................636.40 OVERHEAD DOOR COMPANY INC.....................................................35.04 TRUE VALUE HARDWARE & RENTAL..........................................190.51 WILLETS & WOOSLEY.................51.00 WINDSTREAM..............................165.00 4960 SANITARY LANDFILL TOTAL: ......................................1,077.95 8500 COUNTY HEALTH INSURANCE EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SYSTEMS..................................81,837.69 8500 CNTY HLTH INSURANCE TTL: ..........................................81,837.69 GRAND TOTAL:...................160,142.44 ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:13 PM. ATTEST: SANDY HYSELL, AUDITOR BY: DENNIS J. BROWN, CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

NOTICE AND CALL OF PUBLIC MEETING Governmental Body: Zoning Board of Adjustment Date of Meeting: April 8, 2013 Time of Meeting: 5:00 o'clock p.m.

Place of Meeting: City Council Chambers 116 W. Adams Street Creston, Iowa 50801 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the above mentioned governmental body is meeting at the time and place listed above for the following purpose.

Union County Development has requested a variance from the front yard setback provisions of Chapter 166, of the Zoning Code, in the 1996 Creston Municipal Code, to erect a single family dwelling on the property described to-wit: S 1/2 of Lot 175 and all of Lot 176, Original Plat, Creston, Union County, Iowa, commonly known as: 501 S Elm Street, Creston, Iowa.

You are further notified that you may appear at the above time and place, either in person or by a duly authorized agent or attorney, to make any comments you wish concerning the proposed variance. If you are unable to attend in person, written comments will be received by the Board of Adjustment at the time of the meeting and will be made part of the public hearing in this matter. ____ Public Hearing on the issuance. ____ Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action.

This notice is given at the direction of the Zoning Administrator pursuant to Chapter 21, Code of Iowa, and local rules of said governmental body.

Kevin Kruse Zoning Administrator PUBLIC NOTICE The Union County Board of Supervisors has received a construction permit application for a confinement feeding operation, more specifically described as follows: Name of Application: Justin Geidel Location of the operation: Section 6 Spaulding Township.

Type of confinement feeding operation structure proposed: One new 2480 head deep pit swine confinement finishing barn at an existing swine confinement facility.

Animal Unit Capacity of the Operation after Expansion: 1984 animal units. (4960 head of swine finishers) The application is on file at the County Auditor's Office and is available for public inspection during the following days: Monday-Friday and hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Comments: Written comments may be filed at the County Auditor's Office, until the following deadline: April 11, 2014 at 4:30 PM. Public Hearing held April 14, 2014 at 10:00 AM in the Union County Court Room.

Regular Session March 24, 2014 The Union County Board of Supervisors met in Regular Session on Monday, March 24, 2014. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM with the following members present: Dennis Brown, Lois Monday, and Ron Riley.

AGENDA: Motion by Monday and seconded by Riley to approve the Agenda.

All voting aye, motion carried.

MINUTES: Motion by Riley and seconded by Monday to approve the minutes from March 17, 2014. All voting aye, motion carried.

OPEN FORUM: No one spoke during open forum.

ELECTED OFFICIAL/DEPARTMENT HEAD MEETING: The Board recognized the Elected Officials and Appointed Department Heads that received certificates from the Iowa State Associations of Counties (ISAC) for their years of

All voting aye, motion carried.

MINUTES: Motion by Riley and seconded by Monday to approve the minutes from March 17, 2014. All voting aye, motion carried.

OPEN FORUM: No one spoke during open forum.

ELECTED OFFICIAL/DEPARTMENT HEAD MEETING: The Board recognized the Elected Officials and Appointed Department Heads that received certificates from the Iowa State Associations of Counties (ISAC) for their years of service in Iowa County Government.

Those individuals were as follows: Union County Recorder Paula White, Union County Attorney Tim Kenyon, and Union County Assessor Gene Haner for 30 years of service, and Union County Engineer Steve Akes for 35 years of service.

ENGINEER: Steve Akes, Union County Engineer, presented and discussed the weekly maintenance activity report and the 2014 bridge inspection results.

PUBLIC HEARING: Motion by Riley and seconded by Monday to open the Public Hearing for the FY 2014 County Budget Amendment at 10:20 AM in the Board Room. Roll call vote; Monday aye, Brown aye, and Riley aye, motion carried.

Present during the public hearing were as follows: David Greene and Tracy Barnes from US Bank in Mount Ayr, and Karon Finn. There were no written or oral comments received from the public to the Auditor's Office or the Board of Supervisors.

Public Hearing closed at 10:08 AM. Motion by Riley and seconded by Monday to approve the Budget Amendment. Roll call vote; Monday aye, Brown aye, and Riley aye, motion carried.

PUBLIC HEARING: Motion by Riley and seconded by Monday to open the Public Hearing for the Southern Hills Regional Mental Health Management PlanPolicies and Procedures at 10:19 AM in the Board Room. Roll call vote; Monday aye, Brown aye, and Riley aye, motion carried. Present during the public hearing were as follows: Monte Neitzel, Greater Regional Medical Center, Karon Finn, and Lori Nosekable per phone. There were no written or oral comments received from the public to the Auditor's Office or the Board of Supervisors. Public Hearing closed at 10:11 AM. Motion by Riley and seconded by Monday to approve the Southern Hills Regional Mental Health Management Plan-Policies and Procedures. Roll call vote; Monday aye, Brown aye, and Riley aye, motion carried.

CLERK'S REPORT: Motion by Riley and seconded by Monday to accept the Clerk's Report. All voting aye, motion carried.

APPOINTMENT FOR JONES TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE: Motion by Riley and seconded by Monday to appoint Rhonda Mixdorf as Jones Township Trustee. All voting aye, motion carried.

CLAIMS: Motion by Monday and seconded by Riley to pay claims 120254120356. All voting aye, motion carried.

0001 GENERAL BASIC FUND ABILDTRUP.....................................20.00 ACCESS SYSTEMS....................2,234.82 ACS GOVERNMENT.................1,100.00 ADAMSON........................................20.00 AKIN BUILDING CENTER............12.99 ALLIANT ENERGY.........................14.04 ARAMARK.......................................12.17 BAKERINK.......................................20.00 BM SALES......................................225.00 BOOTH..............................................20.00 BROWN.............................................20.00 BUSCH.............................................161.28 CARLTON.........................................89.33 CHAT MOBILITY..........................127.79 CHEERS.............................................40.00 CRESTON MUNICIPAL UTILITIES.......................................439.97 FAREWAY STORES.....................331.58 GARRETT.........................................20.00 GILBERT...........................................40.00 HENRICHS........................................20.00 HY-VEE INC................................3,037.06 IA COUNTY ATTORNEYS ASSOC.............................................241.00 KELLY...............................................20.00 KIBURZ.............................................20.00 KLINGENSMITH.............................20.00 MAIL SERVICES LLC..................464.47 MCGUIRE.........................................20.00 MCINTIRE........................................20.00 MILLER...........................................150.00 OFFICE MACHINES COMPANY INC...................................................361.34 PEPPMEIER......................................40.00 PETERSON, ASHLI...........................5.80 PITNEY BOWES INC....................287.22 POWERS FUNERAL HOMES......292.24 RICE...................................................20.00 RINGGOLD COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE.........................................7,125.00 ROLLINGS........................................40.00 SHRED-IT USA - DES MOINES.............................................59.92 STEELE.............................................26.34 TANNER............................................20.00 THATCHER....................................476.56 THOMSON REUTERS- WEST.....598.56 TREASURER STATE OF IA (MH).................................................267.94 TRIPP.................................................40.00 UNION COUNTY LEC FUND............................................2,733.68 VEATCH............................................20.00 WALKER D O.................................450.00 WALTERSDORF..............................40.00 WHITE...............................................89.33 YOUNG..............................................20.00 0001 GENERAL BASIC FUND TTL: ..........................................21,975.43 0002 GENERAL SUPPLEMENTAL ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING....289.20

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QUESTIONS & ATTITUDE Compelling questions ... and maybe a few actual answers

HOT TOPICS: 3 ISSUES GENERATING A BUZZ

All in the family AP/MIKE MCCARN

Kurt vs. Kez: Who’s your money on, if they square off?

GODSPEAK: This is no UFC-quality matchup.

You would see a lot of pushin’ and shovin’ and scratchin’ and kickin’.

And, no clear winner.

KEN’S CALL: We know Kez is good with his tweeting thumbs, but not sure about fists.

This might look like a pillow fight between stuffed pandas.

We know it’s coming, but when does Jimmie get his win?

GODSPEAK: The “Six Pack” is capable of winning any week, so this week at Texas sounds about right.

KEN’S CALL: I’m gonna say next week at Darlington.

Will this pass, or simmer until a later boil?

In racing, things are always on simmer. Kez’s post-Martinsville tweets suggest he’s calmed down and realizes Kurt didn’t intentionally wreck him, but that, too, is possibly calculated. You can’t publicly target a guy for payback, then pay him back and hope to avoid a penalty from upstairs. Nice move on Kez’s part.

Will Texas give us our first twotime winner of 2014?

Mr. Hunch thinks Joey Logano will make it seven straight different winners to open the year, but also knows Matt Kenseth is ripening for victory.

We also know both guys would look wonderfully awkward in Texas Motor Speedway’s cowboy hat that goes to the winner.

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CUP POINTS 1. Earnhardt Jr. ................................... — 2. Edwards ........................................ -10 3. Kyle Busch ....................................-38 4. Keselowski ....................................-39 5. Kurt Busch .................................... -81 6. Harvick ..........................................-92 7. Kenseth ........................................... -9 8. Gordon ........................................... -11 9. Johnson ........................................ -18 10. Logano ........................................-40 11. Dillon ............................................-48 12. Newman ......................................-53 13. Menard ........................................-59 14. Hamlin .........................................-62 14. Vickers.........................................-62 16. Ambrose......................................-65 17. Stewart ........................................ -73 18. Allmendinger .............................. -75 19. Bowyer ........................................ -77 20. Biffle ...........................................-78 21. Larson .........................................-79 22. Mears .......................................... -81 23. Kahne..........................................-82 24. McMurray ...................................-87 25. Stenhouse Jr............................... -91 26. Almirola ......................................-95 27. Allgaier .......................................-118 28. Truex Jr. .................................... -122 29. Patrick ...................................... -123 30. Sorenson .................................. -126 31. Annett ........................................ -139 32. Whitt...........................................-141 33. Gilliland..................................... -142 33. Ragan........................................ -142 35. Bowman ................................... -154 36. Wise .......................................... -168 37. Truex ......................................... -180 38. Kvapil ........................................ -182 39. Kligerman ..................................-191 40. B. Labonte ................................ -198

Whose side do we take in the Kurt Busch-Brad Keselowski dust-up?

Here at NASCAR This Week, we’re high on both guys because they stir the pot in two different but effective ways: Kez knows that NASCAR’s popularity was largely built on driver conflict, and if given a chance, he’ll do his part for the Boys in Promotions.

Kurt isn’t quite as calculated, but just seems to have a knack of being in the right place at the right time. And, of course, he’s prone to anger, which will make this so much more fun when Kez gets his payback.

Jimmie in helmet, prepared to crash Victory Lane.

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Kez wanted to make Kurt a hood ornament, even without a hood.

When you think “friends and family,” you think Kurt Busch. OK, at least family.

There were several interesting dynamics in the outcome of Sunday’s STP 500 at Martinsville Speedway, but the most intriguing was that Hendrick Motorsports was beat by a stock car built by Hendrick Motorsports.

Kurt Busch won in the No. 41 Stewart-Haas Racing Chevrolet, a stock car prepped from its front to rear bumpers by Rick Hendrick’s race team, whose drivers finished second (Jimmie Johnson) and third (Dale Earnhardt Jr.).

From Victory Lane, Busch rubbed it in a bit with this tease, “If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em.”

Johnson and Busch have finished first and second in a race seven times in their careers. Johnson has won four of those head-to-head battles.

This was a stinging loss for Rick Hendrick, who won his first Cup race as a car owner 30 years ago at Martinsville.

With 40 laps to go, it looked like Johnson would be the sure winner. Instead, Busch, who had not won at Martinsville in 12 years, came up to challenge Johnson (eight Martinsville wins) and wrestled away the lead. It was only the sixth outing for the No. 41 machine.

Even with the heartbreak of coming up short for their car owner, Earnhardt and Johnson said they won’t complain to Hendrick about getting beat by their own equipment.

“I look at it as an opportunity to learn more,”

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SPEAKING OF JJ Johnson led 296 of 500 laps at Martinsville, only to see defeat snatched from the jaws of victory.

He has been in position several times to win this season, only to have fate and circumstances lead him to defeat.

“I’ve got to figure something out,” Johnson said of his recent run of bad luck. “Last year, I felt like some got away that I definitely had control of and was disappointed in myself on some of that. ... We left a lot of wins on the table last year for sure. Today, I couldn’t have done any more. I just got beat.

You’re going to have those, too.”

VELVET TAP DANCE Jamie McMurray’s No. 1 Chevy went hard into the wall after contact with Earnhardt’s No. 88 Chevy. McMurray had to choose his words wisely when speaking of the sport’s Most Popular Driver.

“He barely got into me, and you hope that wouldn’t happen and he would get off of you, but he didn’t,” McMurray said. “I went around and got into the wall pretty hard. It’s just unfortunate.”

GODWIN’S TEXAS PICKS Godwin Kelly is the Daytona Beach News-Journal’s motorsports editor and has covered NASCAR for 30 years. Reach him at godwin. kelly@news-jrnl.com

FEUD OF THE WEEK

Earnhardt said of the Hendrick/Stewart Haas relationship. “I look at it as an opportunity to understand new ideas. It’s a good partnership that works both ways.”

Winner: Jimmie Johnson Rest of the top five: Tony Stewart, Brad Keselowski, Carl Edwards, Matt Kenseth Dark horse: David Ragan

Disappointment: Denny Hamlin First one out: Joey Logano Don’t be surprised if: Johnson finally wins and becomes the seventh winner in seven races.

KURT BUSCH

BRAD KESELOWSKI

Brad Keselowski vs. Kurt Busch: Busch crushed the front end of Keselowski’s Ford during the first pit stop.

“Thanks, Kurt. Appreciate it, bud,” Keselowski said after the contact.

Godwin Kelly gives his take: “Busch won the race, and Keselowski limped home 38th and only poured hot salt on that fresh wound, so Texas could be interesting.”

WHAT’S ON TAP? Sprint Cup Duck Commander 500 Site: Texas Motor Speedway Schedule: Friday, practice (Fox Sports 1, 6 p.m.). Saturday, practice (Fox Sports 1, 10:30 a.m.), qualifying (Fox Sports 2, 3:10 p.m.). Sunday, race (Fox, coverage starts at 2:30 p.m., green flag at 3:16 p.m.)

Nationwide O’Reilly Auto Parts 300 Site: Texas Motor Speedway Schedule: Saturday, race (ESPN2, 8 p.m.)

WEEKLY DRIVER RANKINGS — BASED ON BEHAVIOR AND PERFORMANCE JUNIOR EARNHARDT Back in stride, it appears

CARL EDWARDS Leading the Ford Cup

MATT KENSETH Mr. Steady again

JEFF GORDON Still in pointscollection mode

JIMMIE JOHNSON Gotta happen soon, right?

BRAD KESELOWSKI Anger equals horsepower

KURT BUSCH Yes, next to Kez for a reason

JOEY LOGANO This week’s winner at Texas

KYLE BUSCH Follows Logano to stripe

TONY STEWART Texans love a guy with a limp

MARTINSVILLE REWIND

Haas reflects on Kurt Busch hire following win at Martinsville Gene Haas, founder of Stewart-Haas Racing, hired driver Kurt Busch to drive a fourth Sprint Cup car in August, when co-owner Tony Stewart was recovering from a broken leg. Haas watched his dream realized Sunday when a car sporting his company’s name, the No. 41 Haas Automation Chevrolet, won at Martinsville.

Racing. Tony (Stewart) having his injury last year, and it looked like we were all washed up and out of business.

But it just goes to show you that there is a team behind everybody. That was always the backup plan we are still going forward.

Racing is tough. Every time you win, you typically lose three times. It’s a very difficult sport, and it’s always great to win. The challenges are great, and that is what makes me feel good that we could overcome our adversaries. You feel really good when we are racing hard against people that don’t give you an inch, and then you can actually beat them. I feel really good about that. I feel great about Tony Stewart; he certainly has taken

Zack Pryor & Dallas Pryor

Talk about the reward you feel in creating this fourth team, as invested as you were in it, to see it finally pay off with a victory fairly early in the season.

“Obviously it feels good. Basically, there were a lot of naysayers and doubters out there about Stewart-Haas

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the team to a certain level. Now, it’s kind of like we are both working together, and I think we make a good team to put a winning race team together.”

You guys came out of the box with a fourth team and Kurt was 31st in points after four weeks, so does this (win) come as a relief?

“Well we are not points racing anymore. This is all about winning. Being ahead in the points and not being able to win is really not going to get you very far. I think it’s really a whole new venue; it’s a very exciting one. I’m looking for wins. How we do in the points isn’t nearly as important.”

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PANTHERS: Continued from page 7A

keep getting better,” Rodriguez said. “They are growing and getting stronger. It’s hard for people to move Conner now, and he has a tough shot that challenges Nielsen every day in practice. They enjoy that good competition.”

Senior Gavin Leith, unable to play last year, has returned to bolster the forward and midfield positions.

The Panther coach is excited about improved teamwork on the field this year especially because of the strong depth at midfield. Eblen, Leith, senior letterman Skylar Cook and promising freshmen Ben Irr and Gavin Woods are all working in those positions.

Also, backup goalie Jake Miller can help on the field more this year, Rodriguez noted, and senior Caleb Cramer is a returning letterman.

Cook and Pettit anchor a solid Panther defense. Frain was also a key figure there, but state runnerup wres- K. Cook tler Chase Shiltz can be a physical presence on the back end, Rodriguez noted, and Brant Hudson returns with experience.

“Shiltz is only a freshman, but he has learned a lot and is doing those things in practice,” Rodriguez said. “Pettit is in his third year there now and he knows what to do at all times. Cook came on and had a great season for us last year.”

They are backed by one of the most athletic goalkeepers in the conference in Nielsen, a junior with a big leg who is also the punter on the football team.

“What Alex gives us makes us so much better,” Rodriguez said. “From what

I saw last year, he’s right up there as good as any goalkeeper we’ll see.”

The Panthers have a busy opening week, starting with Friday’s 6:30 p.m. home match against a speedy Underwood team ranked 13th in Class 1A. The Panthers host St. Albert in a girl-boy doubleheader Monday, and are at home against Tuesday against Chariton before hitting the road April 10 at West Central Valley of Stuart.

In the state preseason ratings, Glenwood is listed 12th in Class 2A with DenisonSchleswig receiving votes.

Oakland Riverside, which plays in the Creston tournament, is ranked fifth in Class 1A.

Roster (* — letterwinner) Seniors — Gavin Leith, Levi Eblen*, Zack Peppmeier, Skylar Cook*, Caleb Cramer*.

Juniors — Jake Miller*, Kaleb Cook*, Kyle Jennett, Alex Nielsen*, Tayler Pettit*, Connor Kinkade, McClain Haines*, Tyler Helm, Conner Pals*, Brant Hudson*.

Sophomores — Kyle Wynn, Jiovanni Islas, Nathan Lange.

Freshmen — Gavin Woods, Isaiah Foster, Trey Cheers, Matt Hoffman, Patrick Normandeau, Jarrett Skarda, Brad Boyer, Isaac Wignall, Chase Shiltz, Ben Irr. Schedule (Varsity times) April 4 — vs. Underwood, 6:30 p.m.

April 7 — vs. C.B. St. Albert, 6:30 p.m.

April 8 — vs. Chariton, 6:30 p.m.

April 10 — at West Central Valley (Stuart), 7 p.m.

April 17 — vs. DenisonSchleswig, 6 p.m.

April 19 — at Winterset tournament, 10 a.m.

April 21 — vs. Nodaway Valley, 6:30 p.m.

April 28 — at Atlantic, 6:30 p.m.

April 29 — at Lewis Central, 6:30 p.m.

May 1 — at Glenwood, 6:30 p.m.

May 5 — vs. Chariton, 6:30 p.m.

May 10 — Creston tournament, 9 a.m. (Centerville, Clarinda Academy, Riverside) May 13 — vs. Carroll Kuemper Catholic, 6:30 p.m.

May 19 — vs. Harlan, 6:30 p.m.

May 27 — district tournament match (TBA)

Class 3A — 1. Iowa City West (9) 20-1-0; 2. Johnston (1) 20-20; 3. Iowa City High 17-3-0; 4.

Cedar Rapids Kennedy 16-5-0; 5.

WDM Dowling Catholic 12-5-0; 6.

Cedar Rapids Washington 14-50; 7. Bettendorf 11-5-0; 8. LinnMar 13-7-0; 9. Ames 12-4-0; 10.

WDM Valley 10-10-0; 11. Ankeny 14-3-1; 12. Sioux City West 16-30; 13. Cedar Rapids Prairie 13-60; 14. Marshalltown 15-2-0; 15.

Pleasant Valley 11-8-0; 16. Cedar Falls 13-6-0.

Class 2A — 1. Cedar Rapids Xavier (10) 14-5-0; 2. Waverly-

Shell Rock 14-5-0; 3. Norwalk 12-8-0; 4. Pella 14-7-2; 5. Storm Lake 15-2-0; 6. Dubuque Wahlert 7-10-0; 7. Spencer 15-1-0; 8. ADM (Adel) 13-10-0; 9. Mount Pleasant 13-4-0; 10. Dallas Center-Grimes 11-6-0; 11. Hudson 14-3-0; 12.

Glenwood 13-5-0; 13. Solon 13-3-2; 14. Clear Creek-Amana 14-5-0; 15. Webster City 9-4-1; 16. Central Clinton-DeWitt 12-60. Receiving votes: DenisonSchleswig, Perry.

Class 1A — 1. Iowa City Regina (6) 15-1-0; 2. Dyersville Beckman Catholic 17-1-1; 3. West Liberty 10-8-3; 4. Waterloo Columbus Catholic 14-3-0; 5. Oakland Riverside 12-6-0; 6. Nevada 14-50; 7. Des Moines Christian 9-100; 8. Gladbrook-Reinbeck 11-60; 9. (tie) Mid-Prairie Wellman and MOC-Floyd Valley 10-6-0; 11. Fort Madison Holy Trinity Catholic 16-3-0; 12. Albia 10-30; 13. Underwood 9-6-0; 14. (tie) Columbus Junction 12-5-1 and Iowa Mennonite 14-7-1; 16.

Center Point-Urbana 8-7-0.

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TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT for rent, 310 N. Oak, Creston, deposit required, 641-2021827.

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CHINA, PLACE SETTING for 10, $30.00; 33 records $10.00; green 7Up jug that came from the old Coke plant, $20.00; 641-344-5892.

TOSHIBA TheaterWide 61” analog rear-projection television, works, $50.00, 641-782-4582.

Creston Nursing & Rehab Center is looking for a

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Creston Nursing & Rehab Center 1001 Cottonwood, Creston, IA

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EOE/AAP Disability & Vets

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LENOX CARE CENTER Now hiring a full time RN

to join our new Premier Ventilator Weaning Unit/ Long Term Care Center.

On site training provided by our on staff Respiratory Therapist.

Competitive benefits and 401K. Leading the area in RN wages!

If you are interested in joining our team contact Kim Bashor, RN/DON 641-333-2226 or stop by and apply within.

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Prairie View Assisted Living

GaraGe Sale Saturday, April 12

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

All proceeds will go to Prairie View Resident Council

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.”

6 p.m. - 8 p.m Opening Reception April 4th from

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Miscellaneous For Rent

Dalton Ag, Inc. in Lenox, Iowa is currently accepting applications for full-time and temporary

Assemblers, Fabricators, and Welders.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Pre-employment drug screen and physical required. EOE

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

CDL DRIVER Iowa Select Farms has positions open for CDL Drivers responsible for transporting hogs between farm sites and to packer locations.

Drivers operate company-owned late model Peterbilt trucks and haul five days a week, home every day.

This position requires a Class A CDL with a clean driving record. Candidates must be dependable, detail-oriented and follow all regulatory, safety, biosecurity and record keeping protocols. Previous livestock hauling experience desired.

Drivers receive competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package that includes single/family health, vision and dental coverage, 401(k), life insurance, flex plan and vacation, holiday and sick pay with sick day payout. Get hired and refer a friend to any position within the company — employees receive a $1,560 referral bonus.

Apply online at www.iowaselect.com, contact Domingo Pedro at 641-347-5065 or stop by 101 North Douglas in Afton to complete an application.

Iowa Select Farms is an equal opportunity employer.

Creston News Advertiser Thursday, April 3, 2014

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Computer skills are a must.

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First United Methodist Church

PT Administrative Secretary Submit ReSume to:

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

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.

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

Accountant Wanted

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.

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

Small Engine Mechanic

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Responsible for repair or all brands lawn mowers, chain saws and string trimmers. Must work well with the public, compensation based on experience.

The Windrow

Apply at Creston True Value 641-782-2882

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Ask for Zeke or Kent

Looking for great people for all shifts

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The following positions are available for Crew: • Breakfast • Lunch

Now Hiring: • Shift Managers

We offer flexible hours, competitive pay, free uniforms, employee meal plan

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bonus, insurance & retirement program and much more!

McDonald’s Creston 608 Wyoming Avenue Creston, IA 50801

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Apply online at: www.mcstate.com/6077

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This independent McDonald’s Franchise is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

This independent McDonald’s Franchise is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

CARRIER NEEDED

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503 W. Adams Street Creston, IA 50801

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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.

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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.

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Universal Worker

Vintage Park Apartments Assisted Living in Lenox, Iowa

NOW HIRING: General Laborer

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.

Pre-employment drug screen required.

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

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

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.

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Creston News Advertiser Thursday, April 3, 2014

Grassley goes to bat for wind energy tax credit (MCT) — No one in Washington, D.C., is a bigger champion of the wind energy production tax credit than U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (RIowa).

He created the legislation that led to the incentive, which has driven manufacturing jobs felt right here in Jasper County.

“Wind energy supports thousands of jobs and generates billions of dol- Grassley lars in investment across the country using a natural, non-polluting resource,” he said.

Thursday, the Senate Finance Committee is set to take up a proposed package of “green” energy tax extension provisions — called an “extender bill” — that will not include wind energy.

As the Ranking Member of the committee and former Finance Committee Chairman, Grassley is throwing his weight behind the legislation.

“There’s no fair rationale for leav-

ing wind energy out of the chairman’s mark,” he said Tuesday.

“There’s a significant amount of bipartisan, bicameral support for the wind tax provisions. Just last month, 26 senators and 118 House members urged restoring the lapsed provisions.”

In a brief interview last Thursday, Grassley had said he suggested senators who are opposed to any part of the extender bill should remove those parts, allowing the legislative process to move forward.

He said those in support of wind energy, like himself, could then add it back in as an amendment.

He’s sticking to his guns on that plan.

“I’ll file an amendment and work with my colleagues to get the wind energy provisions restored in the tax extenders package moving through the Finance Committee,” he said Tuesday.

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Senate Finance Committee Thursday, the Senate Finance Committee is set to take up a proposed package of “green” energy tax extension provisions — called an “extender bill” — that will not include wind energy.

Also on Tuesday, Grassley joined U.S. Sen. Mark Udall (D-Colorado) and U.S. Reps. Steve King (R-Iowa) and Dave Loebsack (D-Iowa) to author a commentary on wind energy.

That commentary will appear in tomorrow’s Daily News on the opinion page.

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The eaglet, named D18, is the 18th eagle to live at the Decorah nest site DECORAH (MCT) — A bald eagle emerged from its shell to join its celebrity parents in the spotlight Wednesday.

Enduring one of the worst winters on record, the first eaglet — designated D18 — hatched at 9:22 a.m. Wednesday. The eaglet got its name because it’s the 18th eagle to live at the Decorah nest site.

The moment was streamed live online around the world to thousands watching the Decorah eagle cam.

Since 2010, millions of viewers have watched eggs appear, hatch and a downy brood grow.

This year’s unusually harsh winter had Bob Anderson, director of the Raptor Resource Project, watching closely. He was afraid the eggs wouldn’t survive.

“I aged about 100 years in the last month,” he said.

“I was really concerned because I have seen them fail before.”

The first egg was laid about the same time temperatures bottomed out around 20 degrees below zero. Relentless cold snaps followed as the eagles attempted to incubate their three eggs.

“That nest, when she laid the eggs, was an absolute ice cube,” Anderson said.

“To add insult to injury, she got covered with about 10 inches of snow.”

“The fact that an eaglet emerged is remarkable,” Anderson said. “I’m pleased we got a baby eagle to show the world.”

Anderson knows people watching have a vested interest in the eagles. “People have adopted them,” he said. “I think a lot of peo-

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The other two eggs are more likely to hatch since the first one survived, Anderson said.

The first glimpses of the eaglet have drawn thousands of viewers to the eagle cam. It also kept Anderson almost too busy to enjoy the moment.

“My phone hasn’t stopped ringing,” Anderson said.

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