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Early planting numbers ahead of 5-year average

emergency preparedness:

There’s an app for that

By BAILEY POOLMAN

CNA staff reporter bpoolman@crestonnews.com

GUTHRIE CENTER — A new mobile application is now available for people to stay up-to-date on any emergencies in Adair and Guthrie counties, as well as how to stay prepared for looming disasters.

The app, which can be found under Adair Guthrie EMA, is the first of its kind in the state of Iowa, and is available for free download on Android phones in the Google Play store and on iPhones in the App store.

“It basically gives us a way to bring a lot of the preparedness and recovery information into one place,” said Robert Kempf, emergency management county coordinator for both Adair and Guthrie counties.

The app boasts tabs for weather and emergency information, among other things.

“We can post emergency information to it. Like, if we wanted, to pick an example, Fontanelle has a boil water order. We can send it out to our CodeRED system, and in addition to that, we can post that information to the app,” Kempf said.

According to Kempf, the counties of Adair and Guthrie have been taking advantage of CodeRED — Emergency Communications Network for several years, but wanted to “take the next step in the current technology.”

Features The app features tabs for weather forecasts and alerts, a calendar of local meetings, Facebook, Twitter, road conditions, power outages, weather closings and information on being prepared for different disasters such as chemical emergencies and winter storms.

“We wanted it quick, sim-

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on mobile apps.

“Needless to say, maybe it was time to get with the times,” Kempf said. “Everybody else seems to be using it.

Maybe we should take advantage.”

After looking at similar apps, development with the company OCV began in September.

“Of course, we had to provide some information and that kind of stuff, and then we started out. They sent it to me, and I kind of reviewed it, and then sent it to some of our other partners,” Kempf said.

“We made a lot of changes and stuff like that, but it went, I felt, very, very well.”

The app went live at the end of April.

“We’ve made it available, and a lot of people are downloading it,” Kempf said. “I’ve had other counties that have called and wanted to know what we think of it, and how

This week is the ideal time for farmers to be in the fields planting the 2015 crop, but a soggy weekend forecast may put a brief pause in the action.

Ideal planting conditions in late April helped area farmers kick off the growing season in overdrive. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported as of May 3, farmers had planted 68 percent of the Iowa’s corn crop and 11 percent of the soybean crop. Both figures are better than the five-year average.

An estimated 9 percent of corn has already emerged.

“This week is a critical time to be planting corn,” said Iowa State University Extension Field Agronomist Aaron Saeugling. Saeugling “The rainy forecast does have some farmers in a holding pattern until soil conditions dry some more.”

State Climatologist Harry Hillaker said this spring’s planting conditions have been ideal compared to the wet springs in recent memory. He said precipitation totals in March and April were close to average statewide.

“Farmers had a pretty good stretch, especially during the second half of April with pretty good planting weather,” Hillaker said. “They have had quite a few opportunities to get in the field.”

Chances of rain remain in the forecast through the weekend, with an increased chance of severe thunderstorms Saturday night into Sunday.

Please see PREPAREDNESS, Page 2A

Please see PLANTING, Page 2A

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Above left, Robert Kempf, county coordinator emergency management for Adair and Guthrie counties, gives a press conference to reveal the new emergency management mobile application in late April. Above right, this shot of the “be prepared” tab in the emergency management preparedness mobile app for Adair and Guthrie counties displays several different informational sections based on natural disasters and other emergencies.

“We wanted it quick, simple, direct and to the point.”

— Robert Kempf

EMA coordinator in Adair/Guthrie counties

ple, direct and to the point,” Kempf said. “We didn’t want you to have to click on a button six or seven times before you got to the basic information.”

For example, to get to the information for pets in disasters, choose the “Be Prepared” tab, scroll to “Pets in Disasters” and touch the heading.

Another feature of the app is the capability of uploading photos of damage after natural disasters. This saves emergency management employees time when it comes to damage assessments.

“People could enter their

name and address, and what kind of damage they had,” Kempf said. “It goes to a special email address set up so we’d be able to monitor that type of information.”

Essentially, Kempf said he wanted the app to be a onestop shop for local citizens, and have an easy tool to use.

“It’s a tool just like the weather radios are, just like CodeRED is, just like, you know, the media,” Kempf said. “It gives you another place to go. Basically it brings things to one spot so hopefully people can start there.”

Process Kempf said he and his crew looked at the statistics to see where the advantage lay, and that happened to be in technology. There are 90 percent of adults who own a smart phone, and 42 percent of those also own a tablet. The average person spends two hours and 42 minutes online on his or her phone, and 2 hours and 12 minutes of that time is spent

National Day of Prayer Prayer breakfast:

Singers from St. Malachy school sing “Sanctuary” during the National Day of Prayer breakfast at the Southern Prairie YMCA. The program this morning included food, music, time for prayer and reflection, a presentation

by Southwestern Community College SALT leader David Livingston and a message by Mary O’Riley, chaplain at Hospice of Southwest Iowa.

Pictured from left are Keagan Smith, Megan Pellman, Bridget Hopkins, Keely Coen and Reese Glynn.

CNA photo by IAN RICHARDSON

Feathery fun:

Mayflower Heritage kindergartener Veronica Lents pets a trumpeter swan as Iowa DNR wildlife technician Dave Hoffman holds it steady. The DNR released a pair of trumpeter swan cygnets Wednesday as part of a statewide effort to restore a free-flying trumpeter swan population to Iowa, especially in the southern half of the state. The 11-month-old cygnets, which have clipped wings, will grow new feathers and learn to fly this summer. Hoffman said after leaving for the winter, swans often come back to where they learned to fly, and he hopes to see them return to this area next year. Tags on the swans will help the DNR track where they end up. For a video of the release, visit www.crestonnews.com.

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Deaths Ethel Baughman Creston

Ethel Baughman, 92, of Creston died May 5, 2015, at Creston Nursing and Rehab in Creston.

Graveside memorial services will be 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, at Graceland Cemetery. The Rev. Doug Brunell will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Memorial visitation will be 2 to 7 p.m. Tuesday with family present 5 to 7 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home, junction of highways 34 and 25. Memorials are to be established. Online condolences may be left at www.powersfh.com.

Ethel Marie Baughman, daughter of Cora Ellen (Jose) and William Matthew Hiatt, was born July 15, 1922, on a farm between Creston and Afton.

Ethel grew up in the Creston area and was educated in Creston schools.

On Aug. 18, 1939, Ethel

married Kenneth D. Baughman in Polk County.

Ethel was a homemaker and worked at Greater Community Hospital from 19661971.

Ethel was a former member and Sunday school teacher at First Christian Church for 37 years. She also was a Girl Scout and Boy Scout leader and a past member of Burlington Northern Auxiliary and a charter member of a Neighborhood Club, W.N.G. She was a member of the Abundant Life Family Church in Creston.

Ethel is survived by her daughters, Carol (husband Ron) John of Creston and Marcia (husband Robert) Hundley of Creston; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren and seven step-great-grandchildren.

Ethel was preceded in death by her parents; husband Kenneth in 2000; son Tom Baughman in 1996; sisters, Mary Phillips and Helen Seley; and brother Earl Hiatt.

Charl Grinstead

2015, at Greater Regional Medical Center.

Celebration of life services will be 1 p.m. Monday, May Creston 11, in the basement at UnitCharl Grinstead, also ed Church of Christ Congreknown as Nick or Catfish, gational, 501 W. Montgom72, of Creston died April 21, ery St.

Kellen Morrison Logan Kellen Morrison, 8, son of Kelly and Julie Morrison of Logan, Iowa, and grandson of Pam and Larry Morrison

of Creston, died May 6, 2015.

A family prayer service will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 8, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Missouri Valley, Iowa. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 9, at Logan High School.

PREPAREDNESS: Continued from Page 1

we like it.”

The goal was to create an app that was “well rounded” and had “quick, easy information.”

Updates will happen several times a year, and the app will be regularly updated with information pertaining to local weather, meeting or disaster situations.

“It’s quite a step forward for the commission to take on,” Kempf said. “Our thing is trying to make the individual and their family prepared, not only before, but during and after an emergency or disaster happens.”

An important note Kempf touched on was the ability of the app to keep people prepared, which in turn allows them to recover faster.

“The more we have people prepared, the quicker they can can recover when something happens,” Kempf said. “The quicker

we recover, the quicker our economy recovers.”

Other info “It’s something that we’re looking at for the long haul,” Kempf said.

“By no means is this something we’re looking at as a flash in the pan.”

Adair and Guthrie counties each pay $1,500 to cover the cost of the free application. Part of the money is a regular budget item, while part comes from local private partner sponsors.

“I think it’s good. I think it met the goals of what we were looking for,” Kempf said. “I’s very basic, and I think some people might be looking for something more flashy, but I think it’s exactly what we needed to give everybody an avenue of acquiring basic information to start.”

For more information, contact Adair and Guthrie emergency management at 641-332-3030 or via email at agcema@guthriecounty. us.

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Today is May 7, the 127th day of the year. There are 238 days left in 2015. Below are news items from the Creston News Advertiser for this week (May 4-10) in history.

the region at nationals, also in Peoria. Waddingham was also chosen be a student speaker at Southwestern’s commencement ceremony. He graduated with a 4.0 GPA.

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Green Valley State Park reopened after a fivemonth closure to upgrade the campgrounds. The park now has 100 total camping sites, down from the previous number of 144, but each site is larger and less congested. Additionally, each of the 83 electric sites now offer 50-amp service and 18 sites are full-hookup with water and sewer. Other changes included a new shower facility and checkin building, relocated dump site and playground equipment.

In commemoriation of its 20th anniversary, Iowa Aviation Museum in Greenfield hosted a Hawaiian Fly-in and celebration of the 100th anniversary of Iowa’s first powered flight by Art Hartman. The festivities included appearances by the Rob Ator Air Show with planes flying in to Greenfield Municipal Airport and a concert by “The Avi8ors” performing music similar to a U.S.O. show. There was also a ceremony to honor Hartman, who is in the Iowa Aviation Hall of Fame, and the first Iowan to fly a powered-engine airplane May 10, 1910, in Burlington.

Ernie Harwell, the acclaimed Detroit Tigers

Williams Tuckpointing and Stucco Inc. of Creston completed repairs on the Rainbow Park fountain. According to Darlene Loudon, member of Southside Boosters, the first thing that had to be done was remove fiber glass that had been installed in a futile attempt to stop the fountain from leaking. A special white coating was placed over the concrete to stop the leaks, and it was decided to leave the white finish and not paint it the green color it had been painted previously to match the other park buildings. The fountain was originally installed in 1900 by a group of women called the Parlor Ladies.

The Iowa Senate voted to double the state’s cigarette tax, opting to pour the $65 million the tax would raise each year into lowering property taxes. Under the measure, the 36-cent per pack cigarette tax would grow to 72 cents. The state’s share of local school budgets would increase by $65 million, replacing local property taxes. The Senate approved the increase 3812 sending it to the House, where majority Republicans vowed to block the effort.

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Marie Walsh, 10, doesn’t let a little rain keep her from taking her dog “Cookie” on a walk along Sycamore Street in Creston in May 1995.

broadcaster whose eloquence and kindness made him a beloved Michigan institution, died May 4 after a nearly yearlong bout with cancer. He was 92.

Harwell had one of the longest runs by a broadcaster with one major league club, calling Tigers games for 42 seasons. For the first 32 of those seasons, he made and cemented his legacy by doing play-by-play on the radio. His Southern voice — rich and authoritative but not overbearing — became as distinctive to Michigan listeners as baseball itself.

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nity College cross country runner Jake Waddingham was named the college’s Athlete of the Year. He became the third cross country runner to receive the Paul Somers Male Athlete of the Year award. Waddingham, an Orient-Macksburg graduate, also collected Male Scholar Athlete of the Year, was named to the All-Academic team and was first team all-academic in cross country. His sophomore year, Waddingham placed 27th overall in the Region XI cross country meet — held in Peoria, Ill. — and was in the top 25 in

west Iowa tend to hold moisture longer than other portions of the state, so we often times need to wait a little longer for the soil to dry,” Saeugling said. “Planting in late May is not uncommon and can be beneficial if we have a cooler than normal summer.”

Ideal soil temperatures at the start of the planting season is above 50 degrees.

Hillaker said temperatures have been near seasonal norms, with soil temperatures at the four inch depth in the low- to mid-60s.

Moisture levels ranked close to ideal with 84 percent of topsoil and 82 percent of subsoil with adequate moisture levels.

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“We are far enough out it is hard to pinpoint exactly where that severe weather will be,” Hillaker said. “But that is something we haven’t had much of this spring, at least, nothing widespread. May is usually the biggest month for severe storms, with June being a close second.”

Soil temperatures and field conditions tend to outweigh calendar dates for planting corn.

“Soil conditions in south-

He added next week’s forecast looks cooler, but dry and windy so farmers should be able to resume planting by midweek.

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Friday, May 8th

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Saturday, May 9th 2:00 Prom Style Show

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Come for a FREE test drive and help raise money for Lenox Youth Sports.

Come check out the Ford line-up and each test drive earns $20 for the cause.

Tuesday, May 12th (Day at the Spa)

WHERE: Lenox High School parking lot

Wednesday, May 13th (Cat in the Hat Day)

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Thursday, May 14th (Day at the Beach) 8:30 Sit & Be Fit 10:00 Sand Volleyball 11:30 Trivia 2:00 Sand Art

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

Driving tests on Wednesday mornings by appointment.

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

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

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

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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.

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Ladies Literary Circle spring luncheon hosted by the Program Committee, Pat Bishop, Dora Coen, Ann Driskell and Dottie Dunphy.

Southwest Iowa Dancers, 6 to 9 p.m., Tingley, featuring Jimmy Georges’ Band, with a potluck.

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

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

Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, 9 a.m. to noon, 107 W. Howard St. Family Caregiver Support Group, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Alzheimer’s Association office, 228 N. Pine St. For more information, contact Jaleyn at 641782-4040.

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

Sunday

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

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

Greater Regional Medical Center Auxiliary, 9 a.m., Greater Regional Medical Center Classroom.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Loss estimate is $60.

Miscellaneous Suspicious person, 3:26 a.m., Wednesday, New York Avenue.

Nuisance, 8:57 a.m., Wednesday, South Jarvis Street.

Accident, 10:21 a.m.,

Wednesday, East Howard Street.

Domestic dispute, 10:52 a.m., Wednesday, West Adams Street.

Accident, 10:53 a.m., Wednesday, West Townline Street.

Accident, 11:08 a.m., Wednesday, West Townline Street.

Talk to officer, 12:55 p.m., Wednesday, North Pine Street.

Talk to officer, 1:34 p.m., Wednesday, North Pine Street.

Nuisance, 2:16 p.m., Wednesday, Wyoming Avenue.

Accident, 2:38 p.m., Wednesday, West Adams Street.

Welfare check, 2:43 p.m., Wednesday, North Cherry Street.

Talk to officer, 3:57 p.m., Wednesday, North Pine Street.

Harassing communication, 4:10 p.m., Wednesday, North Oak Street.

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OPINION Musical, races make for great weekend

Last weekend I had the opportunity to see a modern production of “The Lion King” Saturday at the Des Moines Civic Center.

That was probably one of the best productions I’ve ever seen.

When I was younger, I had the chance to see “Wicked” on stage in Chicago, then I saw “Jersey Boys” while I was overseas in college.

But, neither of them were nearly as modern as “The Lion King.”

I enjoyed being able to relate to

Girl on fire Bailey Poolman staff writer

the show. I grew up watching the Disney film with my sister, singing the songs and being afraid for the little lion cubs throughout the movie. But, as an adult, the major themes are even more interesting

to me.

The musical follows the film fairly closely, but there is more emphasis put on Scar’s rule, and Nala’s need to find help for her pride of lions. I also felt there was more emphasis put on Simba’s feelings about the death of his father, which I suppose would be difficult to discuss in a children’s movie.

I sat through the production with my mom, sister and aunt before leaving the theater in awe. I was so

happy to have been able to go and witness the show, and I hope I can have that opportunity again.

Then, to make the weekend even better, I was able to go to the Adams County Speedway in Corning to take photos for a story I’ve been working on for our upcoming Creston Living magazine.

I had been to the races before with my friend Jeff Baker several years ago, and again last year with Shawna Creveling and Lee Free-

man. But, this time, I was down in the pits with Shawna and some people she knows. I got photos of the heat races from the top of a trailer, and talked with lots of different people.

By the time the features were on, I was no longer taking photos, but just enjoying myself. The low rumble of the cars was exhilarating, and I really hope I make it back over to watch the races again in the future.

President Obama struggled to convince Democrats HOLLYWOOD — God Bless America and how’s everybody?

Cinco de Mayo was celebrated in house parties and bars Tuesday in what has become America’s second-biggest drinking holiday. It’s a celebration full of cross-cultural goodwill. Cinco de Mayo is the day when Americans raise a glass and toast the people we spend the rest of the year trying to deport.

Hillary Clinton will be in Beverly Hills Thursday for luncheon and dinner fundraisers at private homes of movie directors and TV producers. The interests of politicians and entertainment figures often intersect. For instance, Bill Clinton and Bill Cosby want to know if Bruce Jenner is a woman yet.

ISIS gunmen were killed in Dallas attacking a Prophet Mohammed cartoon exhibit. The two ISIS guys wielded assault rifles but Texas police drew pistols, fired twice and killed them instantly. The next day ISIS leaders circulated an inter-office memo stating that we are no longer fighting the Syrians.

Chuck Norris warned Tuesday that U.S. troops being sent to San Antonio for war games pose the threat of a U.S. takeover of Texas. They’re heading straight for the Alamo. It’s an article of faith in the White House that Texas would be a lot better off if it had more Mexicans and fewer white cowboys.

L.A. rap mogul Suge Knight remained in jail Tuesday hoping that Floyd Mayweather will bail him out as promised. Jail conditions are awful. Last month, Knight collapsed in court and was rushed to L.A. County Hospital where x-rays showed a broken rib, and because it’s in L.A. they fixed it with Photoshop.

CVS officials announced they will rebuild the CVS pharmacy that rioters looted and burned last week on the same location. That should raise spirits. To get it built as quickly as possible, CVS has issued amnesty to everyone who stole the amphetamines and of-

Topical humor Argus Hamilton

fered them jobs on the construction crew.

President Obama struggled to convince Democrats to vote for his Trans Pacific Free Trade bill Tuesday. To get Democrats to vote for the bill, Obama promised to campaign for them, but that didn’t work. To get the Democrats to vote for the bill, he should have threatened to campaign for them.

Kim Kardashian hosted a book signing in New York Tuesday to celebrate the release of her new book, Selfish. She was married one year ago this month. Kim Kardashian’s bridal gown may have been the most deceitful use of white cloth since German soldiers surrendered to end the first world war.

The Duck Commander Musical stage show in Las Vegas based on the Duck Dynasty Robertson family closed early. Last year the Robertsons denounced gays and this year they staged a Broadway musical about their family. It could still win the Tony Award for Best Try by a Straight Choreographer.

Manny Pacquiao was sued by ticketholders for not revealing his shoulder injury to the Nevada Boxing Commission Saturday. His loss wasn’t due to his shoulder. Back home in the Philippines, Manny Pacquiao is a congressman, which explains why he didn’t do much of anything the other night.

Indiana’s Westfield high school cast members were singing and dancing the finale of a musical when the stage couldn’t hold the weight of all the performers and collapsed, The kids vanished feet first through the floor. Fox News plans to use the video to tease the GOP presidential candidates debate.

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Creston Chamber of Commerce May happenings In this month’s article the Creston Chamber of Commerce would like to acknowledge the many businesses that call Creston home. We feel it is important to recognize the contributions of our Creston small business community to our economy and our society. Please, take a moment to think about the impact on our local economy and community that these local businesses have. Look at how many people they employ, the number of people that shop in Creston because of our businesses, but do not live here, and the impact on our tax base to name but a few areas that our small business community directly affects.

When you stop to think about all that we have available to us here in Creston – great grocery stores, an outstanding hospital, great medical facilities, a five-day-a-week daily newspaper, local radio station, numerous great shopping and dining experiences, great schools, two golf courses, Southern Prairie YMCA, Southwestern Community College, as well as the numerous parks and lakes to name but a few of the things that add to our quality of life – we really are quite fortunate.

Please stop by or call your local businesses, and let them know how much you appreciate them being in business in Creston. I know these hard working folks will appreciate it. May I also suggest that we not stop here, but remember them in

Creston Chamber Ellen Gerharz Executive Director

the upcoming weeks and months, as well.

Creston businesses really do make Creston and Union County a special place to live, work, shop and call home. Thank you for being here and all that you do for our great community.

Paint Creston Program As a reminder, the Creston Chamber of Commerce is again offering the Paint Creston Program to a minimum of five Creston homeowners in 2015. This is an opportunity to possibly receive free paint to paint the outside of your home. Applications for the program are available at the chamber through Friday. Twenty-five homes have been painted in the five years that this program has been in existence.

Creston/Union County Visitors Center to Open The Union County Visitors Center, located at 636 New York Ave./Hwy 34 West, will open for the 2015 season on May 18 and remain open until Oct. 5. The visitors center hours will normally be 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. If you would like to visit when it is not open, please call the chamber to schedule an appoint-

ment.

Citywide Garage Sale to be held June 13 Start making your plans to shop or laying aside your treasures for the Creston Citywide Garage Sale to be held June 13. It has been a great success by all accounts the last several years, and this year should be even better. If you have any questions, please call the chamber.

Hi-Five Honoree: The following individuals were honored with the Hi-Five Honor in May. Congratulations to Chantel Klejch, First National Bank, and Audrey Wright, Creston Nursing and Rehab Center.

The Hi-Five for Service allows us to recognize those people who make shopping and doing business in Creston a rewarding and positive experience.

Gold Star Business Honored The chamber honored Callahan Real Estate, 105 S. Sumner St., this month as the May Gold Star Business in Creston. They were nominated by their fellow Crestonians because of the appearance both inside and out of their building.

Congratulations.

To acknowledge a business or an individual for either the Hi-Five or the Gold Star just call the chamber or drop us a note and tell us why you wish to nominate them. Our number is 782-7021.

Have a great month.

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

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

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

Sunday, 10:45 a.m. Mass; after Mass, Confession. Tuesday, 9 a.m. Afton Care Center Mass; 6 p.m. Catholic Daughter, Holy Spirit. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. devotions.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

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

Arispe

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

Sunday, 11 a.m. worship.

Beaconsfield

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Rick Hawkins, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service.

Clearfield

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

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

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

CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Sherry Wiley, lay speaker.

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

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Shurmaine McAlpine, pastor.

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

Corning

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

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

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

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

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH, Dan Lamgo, pastor.

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

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

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

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

Bible study.

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

Saturday, 5:30 p.m. Mass.

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

Creston

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

AbundantLifeFamilyChurch.com.

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

Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. worship and Kid’s Club. Thursday, 6:30

a.m. Men of Honor; 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Light Switch teens.

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

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

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

Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Men’s breakfast at Hy-Vee. Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for all ages; 10:35 a.m. morning worship, Mother’s Day and Communion Sunday, “Mothers Are Amazing.”

Tuesday, 7 to 10 a.m. Coffee Cafe, fellowship hall. Bring a friend for coffee and conversation. WiFi is available. Wednesday, All services canceled to attend 7 p.m. baccalaureate service at the high school. Thursday (5/14), 7 to 10 a.m. Coffee Cafe, fellowship hall.

Bring a friend for coffee and conversation. WiFi is available.

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

Sunday, 9:45 a.m. Bible school; 11 a.m. worship; 6:30 p.m. worship. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Bible study; and youth meeting.

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

Sunday, Outreach International offerings; 9:15 a.m. praise and inspiration, Powells; 9:30 a.m. prayer service, Ken Mallas; 10:30 a.m. morning worship, Ray Powell, presider; Nathaniel Ralston, speaker.

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

Today, 6:30 p.m. Celebrate Recovery. Saturday, 8 a.m. prayer meeting. Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Bible study (all ages); 10:45 a.m. worship service. Tuesday, 8:15 a.m.

Women’s Bible study; 6:30 p.m.

GriefShare. Wednesday, 6:30 a.m. prayer meeting; 6:30 p.m.

TeamKid, youth ministry and adult Bible study: Secret Church.

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

Friday, 5:30 p.m. Senior Saints Supper. Sunday, 8:45 a.m. worship service; 10:15 a.m. Sunday school hour; 6 p.m. Triumphant Praise concert and baptism service; 7 p.m. Members’ meeting.

Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. AWANA clubs and junior high Trek Fun Fair. Thursday (5/14), 7 p.m. Riley Missionary Circle, welcome center.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), 301 E. Townline St. Sunday, 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. worship service with Rev. Tony Thurston. Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. Tootles (games/crafts) in fellowship hall. Wednesday, 6 p.m. praise and worship service.

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

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

Friday, 1:30 p.m. crafting workshop. Sunday, 9:15 a.m. adult Sunday school; 9:30 a.m. youth Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. worship service. Tuesday, 1 p.m.

Stich, Knit and Quilt. Wednesday, 9 a.m. pastor’s Bible study; 5:30 p.m. Joyful Noise; 7 p.m. choir.

Prime Time Connection brunch planned Creston Prime Time Connection, affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries, will host a brunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church, 400 N. Elm St. All women are invited to attend.

Karen Langstraat of Indianola will give her talk titled “Freedom Isn’t AlFIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 400 N. Elm St., Gideon Gallo, pastor. Call 641-782-2427, 641-782-7267. E-mail: fumc. creston@gmail.com. Facebook: Creston First United Methodist Church. Office hours: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday; 8 a.m. to noon Tuesday and Friday.

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

Sunday school. Tuesday, 9 a.m.

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

Wednesday, 6:15 p.m. handbell rehearsal; 7 p.m. choir rehearsal. Thursday, 12:05 p.m. United Methodist Men. GOD’S OUTREACH DELIVERANCE INTERNATIONAL, 124 N. Maple St., 641-278-1173, Apostle JoAnna King.

Thursday, 6 p.m. Women’s Bible study. Friday, 7 p.m. Friday Night Fire service at new location, 124 N. Maple St. Sunday, 9 to 10 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. church service; 6 p.m. church service. Monday, 4 to 5:45 p.m. children’s ministry (preschool through 11 years old); 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. youth ministry (12 years old and up). Wednesday, first and third, 7 p.m. Men’s Bible study.

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

Friday, 7 a.m. Mass, St. Malachy Chapel; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

ReRun shop. Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon ReRun shop; 4:30 to 5 p.m. Confession; 5:15 p.m. Mass and Confirmation. Sunday, 8:15 to 8:45 a.m. Confession; 9 a.m.

Mass; after Mass, Mother’s Day breakfast, hall. Monday, 5 to 6 p.m. Adoration, St. Malachy Chapel; 6 p.m. Mass, St. Malachy Chapel. Tuesday, noon to 5 p.m. ReRun shop; 6 p.m.

Catholic Daughters of Americas, Holy Spirit. Wednesday, 9:15 a.m. Mass, St. Malachy School.

Thursday (5/14), 7 a.m. Mass, St. Malachy Chapel.

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

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

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

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

Saturday, noon worship.

Sunday, 1:30 p.m. worship.

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

Sunday, 9:15 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. coffee/fellowship time; 10:30 a.m. church service.

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

Sunday, 9 a.m. Sunday school and adult education; 10 a.m.

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ways Free.” She will speak on finding peace in a turbulent world. In keeping with her theme, she will sing patriotic selections.

Cost is $7.50. For reservations call 782-4268 or 641-743-2877 by Sunday.

Reservations are to be used, given to a friend or canceled. worship service. Monday, 6 p.m.

Finance meeting. Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. Quilters. Wednesday, 8 p.m.

Crossbearers; and Worship and Music. Thursday (5/14), 6 p.m.

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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.

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.

Mount Ayr: Sunday, 8 a.m.

Divine service; 9:30 a.m. Bible class and Sunday school. Creston: Sunday, 9:45 a.m. Divine service; 11 a.m. Sunday school and Bible classes. Monday, 12:30 p.m. preschool. Tuesday, 6:30 a.m. Early Risers Bible study in fellowship hall; 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. preschool. Wednesday, 12:30 p.m. preschool. Thursday (5/14), 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. preschool.

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

Friday, 7:30 p.m. AA meeting.

Sunday, 9:15 a.m. worship services.; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. food pantry distribution. Monday, 7:30 p.m. AA meeting. Tuesday, 9 a.m. to noon pastor’s office hours; 3 to 5 p.m. Crisis Fund Center open; 5 to 6 p.m. Open Table.

Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. TOPS.

Cromwell CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Dan Moore, pastor.

Sunday, Mother’s Day; 10 a.m. fellowship; 10:30 a.m. worship and Sunday school; honor graduates. Monday, 12:30 p.m. prayer group, sanctuary; 1 p.m. quilting. Wednesday, 1 p.m. quilting; Baccalaureate at Creston High School.

Diagonal

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

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

Ellston

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Bruce Giese, pastor.

Website: www.ellstonumc.org.

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

Greenfield

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

Website: www.welcometocornerstone.org.

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. worship service; 11:10 a.m. to noon Christian living classes. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Baccalaureate at Nodaway Valley High School.

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, 10:15 a.m. Mass.

Thursday (5/7), 8:30 a.m. Mass.

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

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

Lacelle

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Dwayne Henrichs, pastor.

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

Lenox

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

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

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

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

Sunday, 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. worship. Wednesday, 6 p.m. meal and study.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lorimor CHURCH OF GOD, Ben Turner, pastor.

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

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, Lorimor, George Henriksen, pastor.

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

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

Sunday, 8:45 a.m. worship.

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

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

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

Sunday school. Third Thursday, United Methodist Women.

Murray

BAPTIST CHURCH, Alex Bauman, pastor.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Orient

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

Sunday, 9 a.m. worship services and Sunday school; 10 a.m. adult Bible study.

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.

Help Center open.

Thayer

PLEASANT VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Dwayne Henrichs, pastor.

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

Tingley

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

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Bruce Giese, pastor.

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

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ENTERTAINMENT

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Horoscope Friday, May 8, 2015 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Personal details about your private life might be made public today. In fact, this could trigger an emotional reaction on your part that is seen by others. Be careful not to do something you could later regret.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Controversial subjects will create intense discussions today. If you talk about religion, politics or racial issues, be prepared to get a strong comeback from someone.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Disputes about shared property or shared responsibilities might arise today because people are opinionated about their boundaries and what they are willing to do. Tread carefully.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Expect strong responses from partners and close friends today in discussions with them.

It might be an outburst that catches you off-guard. Now you hear it, now you don’t.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) You have definite ideas about how to make improvements in your job, or even how to improve your health, today. Be reasonable, and let others have their opinions as well.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) It might be challenging to deal with children today, because they are full of adventure and energy. Just expect this, and be prepared to be tolerant. It is what it is.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Family discussions will be intense today, especially with authority figures. Be tactful, and do not cross someone who is strongly opinionated. Like, duh?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) You will be persuasive today simply because you can’t help it. You have strong opinions, and you intend to share them with everyone, whether they like it or not. (Yikes!)

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) If shopping today, you might feel obsessed with wanting to buy something. This is because you have intense feelings about your possessions and your money today.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Emotional outbursts when talking to others are likely today. Don’t worry about it; it’s because the Moon is in your sign, lined up with Pluto. And

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SPORTS

Fiji native at home as a Spartan

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

He’s 7,000 miles away from his family, but Mataika Koyamainavure has found a second home in Creston at Southwestern Community College.

The native of Suva, the capital city of the South Pacific island of Fiji, was a second team all-region basketball player in his second year at Southwestern, averaging 13.1 points and 6.9 rebounds as a 6-foot-8 center in coach Todd Lorensen’s lineup.

While the climate in southwest Iowa isn’t exactly tropical like his native island, and no one at school is from anywhere within a 13-hour flight of his boyhood home, the 20-year-old son of Mataika and Mereseini Koyamainavure couldn’t be happier with his life as a Spartan.

“I love it, man,” Koyamainavure said. “I like the fact that it’s small. I can wake up 10 minutes before class and still make it on time! People know each other. The professors, the staff, some I don’t even know will say good morning and tell me I had a good game. I like that. When I got here it was hot and I thought, I like this weather a lot! It’s like home! Then I got used to the different weather we had here. I would recommend SWCC to anyone.”

Lorensen inherited Koyamainavure in tak-

ing over for coach Mike Holmes, who moved to a private four-year college in Maine after Koyamainavure’s freshman year. He said it didn’t take him long to learn he had a kid who would be a solid presence in the lane, and a great person off the court.

“I think the whole campus enjoys having Mataika around,” Lorensen said.

“He’s a very good student, you never get any complaints. He’s really laid back, very respective, funny and charismatic. I think the guys absolutely love him.”

Reaction One of the most coveted SWCC honors is the Paul Somers Male Athlete of the Year Award. This year, in Somers’ absence, as the college’s athletic director, Lorensen filled in as presenter at the April 21 program. He said it was a thrill to announce the winner as Koyamainavure, his popular center.

“Mataika knew he was getting an award that night, but when he got the award for all-region second team, I think he might have thought his night was over,” Lorensen said. “It was a good moment for me to be able to introduce Mataika as the (outstanding athlete) winner, as one of our own from basketball, and a deserving one.

He was typical Mataika, with a little smirk and a smile when I presented him the award.”

Koyamainavure said he

SWCC photo

Mataika Koyamainavure receives the Southwestern Community College Paul Somers Male Athlete of the Year Award from Todd Lorensen, SWCC athletic director and head men’s basketball coach.

wasn’t expecting the honor.

“Jaylon (Smith) had a higher scoring average, and we had track guys go to nationals and all that, so I never thought I was going to get it,” Koyamainavure said. “I kind of looked at coach like, ‘Wow!’ It’s a great honor.”

In playing in the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference, and next year at Division II Missouri Western, Koyamainavure follows in the footsteps of his sister, Miliakere (Mili) Koyamainavure. A year older, she arrived at Iowa Central Community College three years ago, earning all-region first team honors with 17 points and 8.2 rebounds per game as a sophomore before joining the Missouri Western squad.

ICCAC detour Both siblings earned chances to play in the United States through a recruiting service named Oceania National Olympic Committee (ONOC).

“My sister went to Iowa Central and I was supposed to come with her,” Koyamainavure said.

But at the time, there was a rule in place — since rescinded — that a team could have only three international players.

“They took a kid from Australia instead and I wasn’t able to go,” Koyamainavure said. “Dan O’Connell, the (ONOC) recruiter, called the Iowa Central coach, Dennis Pilcher, and asked him to find me a school, because I was all set up to come. He called coach Holmes and coach Holmes gave me a

shot. I was really happy he did that.”

The son of a rugby playing father and basketball playing mother gravitated toward basketball, even though it’s much less popular in Fiji than rugby.

“I got into secondary school and saw that my sister was getting good at basketball,” Koyamainavure said. “Everything my sister did, I tried to do better than her. So I got into basketball. My coaches kept telling me to bring my friends who were playing rugby, because some of them were bigger than me!”

International ball Koyamainavure won MVP awards all four years as a high school player at Marist Brothers High School, the nat i o n a l Koyamainavure champion in school basketball. But it was club basketball that gained him notoriety.

He was on the Fiji under-19 team and was selected to be part of the FIBA Oceania All-Stars team that included players from Tahiti, Guam, Samoa, New Guinea and New Caledonia. They were invited to a five-day training camp at the Australian Institute of Sports before participating in the Australian Country Cup U19 Championship tournament.

Now that he’s graduated from the age division teams, this summer Koyamainavure will be part of the Fiji national team when he returns for the summer. The team will play in the South Pacific Games in New Guinea.

“It’s a different style of basketball,” Koyamainavure said. “The size and speed difference in the game here is different than the structured game there.

It’s fast with more athleticism here. But learning to play there, I got good in the post. It’s like European ball, in that it goes through the bigs first and then out.”

He said his favorite player to watch growing up was Tim Duncan of the San Antonio Spurs. Playoff games and the NBA Finals would typically be shown on Fiji television.

“Mataika doesn’t have your classic European game in that he’s not great from the perimeter,” Lorensen said, “but he does have that sense of catching and facing, and then taking you off the bounce. I was watching a Grizzlies playoff game the other night and Marc Gasol caught it and made a quick move. I thought, that’s very similar to what we see from Mataika.”

Missouri Western coach Brett Weiberg is excited that Koyamainavure is one of three student-athletes Please see KOYAMAINAVURE, page 10A

NV wins third straight POI golf title Ferin’s work ethic lands her Female Athlete of the Year Award

By SCOTT VICKER

CNA sports editor • svicker@crestonnews.com

After compiling one of the most prolific offensive careers in Southwestern Community College softball history, Emma Ferin earned the college’s Ron “Fox” Clinton Female Athlete of the Year Award.

And that’s not a joke.

“It was a big honor. I didn’t know I was going to receive it,” Ferin said. “My coach said somebody else got it, as a joke. And then when I learned on the bus, I was really excited. It was really unexpected. I was really happy.”

After receiving only one offer to play college softball, Ferin made the most out of the opportunity given to her

by Southwestern head coach Lindsay Stumpff.

“Coach recruited me right out of my junior year and I never thought about playing anywhere else,” Ferin said.

“I figured this would be the only option I had, which it was. This was going to be

the only school I was going to play at, otherwise I was just going to go for academics.”

Ferin left her mark on Southwestern, breaking the school record for doubles in a season this year with 16 Ferin and also breaking the school’s career record for home runs with 21.

In 45 games played this year, she scored 51 runs on 61 hits with three triples and 13 home runs. She put together a .399 batting average with a .442 on-base percentage and a .797 slugging percentage.

“Those are some pretty big numbers,” Stumpff said.

“It’s impressive we can get a kid like that coming to Southwestern. Hopefully we can continue bringing those kids in.”

Coming from a successful Martensdale-St. Marys prep

program, Ferin blossomed into a major threat at the plate once she arrived at Southwestern.

“Coming in, I never thought that I would,” Ferin said about breaking the records. “I didn’t hit any home runs in high school. I think I hit three. My first year I was hitting some, and I was really surprised.

“At the beginning of the year, we do a goals sheet and I wrote down most home runs and best batting average, just as something to write down. I never thought I could put meaning behind it and actually do it. I was really impressed with myself.”

It comes to no surprise to Stumpff that Ferin achieved those goals.

Stumpff said Ferin’s work ethic was unparalleled during her time at Southwestern Community College and set an example for her teammates.

“I think it’s a huge honor. It shows how hard she’s Please see FERIN, page 10A

CNA file photo by LARRY PETERSON

Southwestern Community College center fielder Emma Ferin of St. Marys makes a diving catch in the outfield during a game against Iowa Central last spring. Ferin was named the Ron “Fox” Clinton Female Athlete of the Year at Southwestern for 2015.

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Pictured are members of the Nodaway Valley boys golf team that won its third straight Pride of Iowa Conference championship Tuesday at Deer Run Golf Club in Indianola. Shown, from left, are head coach Steve Shantz, Jackson Lamb, Colton Garside, Noah Cooper, Sam Marnin, Wes Davis and Casey Ladd.

By SCOTT VICKER

CNA sports editor • svicker@crestonnews.com

INDIANOLA — The Nodaway Valley boys golf team continued its string of dominance within the Pride of Iowa Conference here at Deer Run Golf Club Tuesday, winning its third straight conference title.

The Wolverines posted a team score of 327, finishing 16 strokes ahead of runner-up Central Decatur.

Nodaway Valley placed all four scoring members of its team in the top six individually, rolling to the team title.

“We played smart today,” head coach Steve Shantz said. “We played the course as it should be played and did not try to make shots that would lead us into big trouble.

This was one of our big goals of the year. We do not have the depth of previous years and the golfers responded.”

Central Decatur senior Noah Simon won top medalist honors by de-

feating Nodaway Valley junior Wes Davis in a threeh o l e playoff a f t e r b o t h g o l f e r s Davis carded rounds of 78.

Jackson Lamb finished third individually for the Wolverines with a round of 82. Placing fourth was Sam Marnin, who shot an 83. Colton Garside rounded out the team scoring for Nodaway Valley with his sixth-place finish after a round of 84.

“Having four out of the top six is quite an accomplishment for our team,” Shantz said. “We have the ability and all four golfers really grinded it out on the 8.5-mile hilly course.

Our lifting workouts really helped us out in keeping our strength throughout the day.”

Davis trailed Simon by one stroke after the first playoff hole, as Simon birdied and Davis recorded a par.

An errant chip shot on the second playoff hole put Davis down two more strokes with a double bogey, as Simon sank a par putt from about 15 feet.

Davis got one stroke back on the final playoff hole with a par.

East Union finished third in the team standings with a score of 368, while Southwest Valley was fourth with a 380 and Lenox fifth with a 384.

Mount Ayr was ninth with a score of 426.

East Union senior Cole Campbell finished ninth with his round of 86. Lenox senior Caleb Lange and Mount Ayr senior Connor Giles finished in a four-way tie for 10th, as they each shot rounds of 88.

Pride of Iowa Conference Tournament Deer Run Golf Club Team scores — 1. Nodaway Valley 327, 2. Central Decatur 343, 3. East Union 368, 4.

Southwest Valley 380, 5. Lenox 384, 6. Pleasantville 387, 7.

Wayne 391, 8. Martensdale-St. Marys 394, 9. Mount Ayr 426, 10. Southeast Warren 432, 11.

Bedford 438.

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Creston Middle School track 7th girls GLENWOOD — The Creston seventh-grade girls placed third at the Glenwood meet April 30.

MaKenna Hudson set a school record in the long jump of 14-7, breaking the previous record of 14-6 set

by Zaidy Frank in 2009.

Hudson also won the 400 meters and the Panthers won the 4x100 relay with Sydney Hartsock, Ashley Reynard, Heylee Shields and Allivea Skarda.

CNA photo by LARRY PETERSON

Taylor Buxton passes across the field to teammate Kesia Stewart during the Creston Wildfire U14B game against Bondurant here Sunday. Buxton had the team’s only goal in a 4-1 loss. More Wildfire home games are scheduled this weekend.

Sports briefs Academic All-State Three Creston/O-M wrestlers were honored on The Predicament’s 2015 Academic All-State.

The teams are selected on the basis of excellence in the classroom and on the wrestling mat. There were 127 wrestlers nominated this year, with just 43 selected on one of the two teams or for honorable mention.

Panthers Tayler Pettit and Wyatt Thompson were named to the second Academic All-State team and Seth Maitlen received honorable mention.

This year’s team has an average GPA of 3.95. There are eight state champions

and 34 state placewinners on the teams. Each honored wrestler receives a certificate from The Predicament, an Iowa-based wrestling publication.

Publisher G. Wyatt Schultz informed coaches of the 2015 honorees this week.

Soccer tourney Pairings have been announced for the Creston Panther Invitational soccer tournament Saturday.

Matches will be played at both the high school football field and west soccer field, starting at 9 a.m.

Girls tournament 9 a.m. — Creston vs.

Centerville, Panther Field; Boone vs. Underwood, West Field.

12:30 p.m. — Championship match, Panther Field.

Consolation match, West Field.

Boys tournament 10:45 a.m. — Centerville vs.

Riverside, Panther Field; Creston vs. Clarinda Academy, West Field.

2:15 p.m. — Championship match, Panther Field; Consolation match, West Field.

Wildfire scores Results from last weekend’s matches by the Creston Wildfire Soccer Club:

Wildfire U10A 13, Van Meter 2. Goals: Jack Walter 4, McCoy Haines 3, Austin Evans 2, Owen Allen 1, Dylan Calvin 1, Brennan Hayes 1, Daniel Buls 1.

Wildfire U12A 4, Soccer South 3. Goals: Patrick Varner 3, Autumn Stafford 1.

Bondurant 4, Wildfire U14B 1.

Goals: Taylor Buxton 1.

Wildfire U14D 5, Soccer South 2. Goals: Cael Kralik 2, Colby Burg 2, Brance Baker 1.

Stuart 6, Wildfire 14D 2. Goals: Cael Kralik 1, Brance Baker 1.

Team scoring — 1. Lewis Central 133.5; 2. Glenwood 104; 3. Creston 65; 4. Harlan 43; 5.

Clarinda 23.5.

Creston placings Shot put — 9. Abbi Hood, 20-9.5.

Discus — 12. Fallon Rooks, 46-4; 17. Mackenzie Bodell, 40-8.

Long jump — 1. MaKenna Hudson, 14-7 (school record); 20. Payton Burg, 9-11; 23. Sara Keeler, 9-9.

High jump — 4. Kaylyn McClellan, 4-0.

4x800 relay — 2. Creston (Allivea Skarda, Lexi Rounds, Emma Hanson, MaKenna Hudson), 11:52.09.

Shuttle hurdle relay — 2.

Creston (Kaylyn McClellan, Brooklyn Bolinger, Brittany Linch, Sydney Hartsock), 1:25.60.

100 meters — 3. Ashley Reynard, 14.61; 8. Sydney Pantini, 16.21; 16. Payton Burg, 17.51; 17. Mackenzie Bodell, 17.53.

Distance medley relay — 4.

Creston (Brooklyn Bolinger, Fallon Rooks, Kaylyn McClellan, Heylee Shields), 5:41.75.

400 meters — 1. MaKenna Hudson, 1:06.98; 5. Brittany Linch, 1:14.97; 18. Sara Keeler, 1:30.46.

4x200 relay — 5. Creston (Emma Hanson, Sydney Pantini, Mackenzie Bodell, Ashley

Reynard), 2:17.26.

1,500 meters — 4. Sydney Hartsock, 6:14.00.

100 meter hurdles — 5. Kaylyn McClellan, 21.98.

200 meters — 2. Allivea Skarda, 31.21; 5. Heylee Shields, 34.08; 12. Mackenzie Bodell, 37.21; 16. Sara Keeler, 38.51; 19.

Payton Burg, 40.72.

800 meters — 3. Emma Hanson, 2:53.36.

4x100 relay — 1. Creston (Sydney Hartsock, Ashley Reynard, Heylee Shields, Allivea Skarda), 1:00.65; 7. Creston B (Sydney Pantini, Payton Burg, Sara Keeler, Fallon Rooks), 1:12.68.

4x400 relay — 2. Creston (Brittany Linch, Abbi Hood, Lexi Rounds, MaKenna Hudson), 5:06.98.

8th girls GLENWOOD — The Creston eighth-grade girls placed second at the Glenwood meet April 30.

Creston first place events were Megan Haley in the high jump, Kesia Stewart in the long jump, Stewart in the 100 meters, Brielle Baker in the 400 meters, Jesse Vicker in the 1,500 meters, the 4x400 meter relay and the 4x800 meter relay team of Jesse Vicker, Emma Berning, Micha Stephens and Brielle Baker that beat their own school record in a time of 11:06.46.

The previous record

Team scoring — 1. Glenwood 133; 2. Creston 86; 3. Harlan 69; 4. Lewis Central 51; 5. Clarinda 32.

Creston placings: Shot put — 3. Devon Buls, 25-11.25.

Discus throw — 10. Breanna Ross, 59-6; 13. Alaynna Wagner, 44-4; 14. Sadie Green, 34-6.

Long jump — 1. Kesia Stewart, 14-0; 4. Taylor Buxton, 13-6.5; 9.

Jesse Vicker, 12-4.

High jump — 1. Megan Haley, 4-8; 6. Grace Root, 4-0.

4x800 relay — 1. Creston (Jesse Vicker, Emma Berning, Micha Stephens, Brielle Baker), 11:06.46 (school record).

Shuttle hurdle relay — 5.

Creston (Karmen Choung, Sophia Schuler, Caitlyn Bargstadt, Rachel Wignall), 1:27.60.

100 meters — 1. Kesia Stewart, 13.94; 3. Megan Haley, 14.98.

Distance medley relay — 5.

Creston (Caitlyn Bargstadt, Grace Root, Emma Berning, Micha Stephens), 5:41.78.

400 meters — 1. Brielle Baker, 1:05.39; 4. Saige Rice, 1:09.35.

4x200 relay — 7. Creston (Rachel Wignall, Alaynna Wagner, Caitlyn Bargstadt, Karmen Choung), 2:23.17; 8.

Creston B (Emma Christensen, Devon Buls, Sophia Schuler, Breanna Ross), 2:25.60.

1,500 meters — 1. Jesse Vicker, 5:29.00.

100 meter hurdles — 9. Sophia Schuler, 21.16; 13. Jessica Arevalo, 22.86.

200 meters — 2. Kesia Stewart,

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signed to join the Griffons for the 2015-16 season. All three signees have ties to the state of Iowa.

“Mataika is an exceptional young man,” Weiberg said. “He is a quality student and is the type of person we want here at MWSU. Mataika is a big, physical power forward that can post and also play facing the basket. He

will come in and compete for playing time immediately.”

Koyamainavure plans to major in communications, and may find himself working in the media after trying professional basketball for a few years in Europe, Australia or New Zealand, where some fellow Fiji players have earned opportunities in the past.

“I’m kind of thinking something along the lines

of journalism or broadcasting, more behind the scenes parts,” Koyamainavure said. “I like writing. We’ll see how it goes in basketball first.”

He will be missed, Lorensen said, as he moves on after receiving his Associate of Arts degree during Friday’s commencement on campus.

“Mataika didn’t say a whole lot, but when he did, he captured everybody’s at-

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“I think his upbringing and experience ob- Lorensen viously gave our team another perspective. When he spoke, there was meaning to it. He became a really good leader for us.”

worked the last two years, how much time she’s put in during the offseason,” Stumpff said. “She’s always one to go in and take extra cuts. During our dead period, she’d go in and take cuts with somebody else. She never settled. Her mentality, her spirit, the heart she has for the game of softball. It says a lot. She’s definitely a kid we are going to miss a lot next year.”

Ferin roamed center field for the Spartans and occupied a spot in the heart of the lineup, often batting cleanup.

Her attitude was another big reason for her success on the field. Ferin was named to the Region XI Division II second-team all-region.

“Her never-say-die attitude,” Stumpff said. “She’s just always willing to get better. Nowadays, you don’t find kids that want to do that. They just settle.

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Ferin said she was motivated to make herself better because playing softball is a privilege and she only had a limited amount of time in her life to play the game she loves.

That never-say-die attitude spilled over onto the rest of the team this year, as the Spartans made a marked improvement from last year’s 17-28 season and 8-20 record within the ICCAC Division II. This year, the Spartans finished 26-19 overall and 12-12 within the conference.

“I was happy with this year, just because we did so much better than we did last year,” Ferin said. “Just going out and playing it felt like everybody wanted to be there. Last year, we wanted to be there, but if we got down in a slump early on, we would just settle for that. But this year if we got down, we would fight to the finish. I

loved that about our team this year. We had so much heart to win.”

Now that her time at Southwestern has come to a close, Ferin finds herself in a familiar situation.

She has one school she’s looking at possibly continuing her college softball career at, otherwise she says she’ll go to Northwest Missouri State University and concentrate on her academics.

“Her grades are excellent. Athletically and academically, she could definitely go on and play more after here,” Stumpff said.

Ferin said she’s still waiting to hear back from the coach at Culver Stockton in Canton, Mo., an NAIA school.

She plans to study special education at whichever school she ultimately chooses.

Wherever she ends up, Ferin will look back at her time at Southwestern fondly.

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Stumpff wishes Ferin didn’t have to leave SWCC, either.

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3 questions we had to ask — ourselves Will Jeff Gordon win a race this year?

THINGS WE LEARNED AT TALLADEGA Associated Press / JOHN AMIS

Yes, this is Danica’s “hello” wave. She’s not going anywhere.

GODSPEAK: Yes, and I guarantee you he will lead a lap or two in the Indy 500.

KEN’S CALL: I suspect he will, but he’s currently doing everything possible to make us wonder.

Why isn’t Danica sweating?

Either she’s really good at hiding her anxiety, or she knows something the rest of us don’t. Possible third option: She’s bankrolled enough dough to head home to the desert and work on her golf game if that’s what she chooses. Whatever the reason, GoDaddy’s departure doesn’t seem to have her all freaked out.

Is Ryan Blaney’s 4th at Talladega a good sign for his future?

Was it a surprise?

GODSPEAK: Blaney could have won that race, if he had more experience. Enough said.

KEN’S CALL: He likely has a good future, but a fourth at Talladega means NOTHING.

Any chance Junior makes it 2 straight at Kansas?

GODSPEAK: Only if Kevin Harvick’s engine blows up.

KEN’S CALL: Nope. This one belongs to one of Roger Penske’s boys — probably Joey Logano.

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Jeff Gordon leads the field to the green flag at the start of the Daytona 500. Gordon wrecked on the final lap of the 500. He had the exact same experience Sunday at Talladega.

2. Earnhardt Nation

3. Hendrick teamwork

Jeff Gordon experienced a bit of plate-racing deja vu Sunday at Talladega. He had a nearly identical experience in the Daytona 500. He started from the pole, led a big chunk of laps, then ended up in a last-lap crashfest not of his doing. He finished 31st at ‘Dega, two places better than Daytona.

Talladega is Earnhardt Territory. After Dale Earnhardt Jr. won Sunday’s Sprint Cup race, most everyone in the grandstands waited to hear what Junior had to say in Victory Lane, instead of making the mad dash to the parking lot. NASCAR’s biggest star rewarded them with a joyous expletive.

Jimmie Johnson, who has two Cup wins this season, was content to push Earnhardt to the checkered flag. The two drivers are teammates at Hendrick Motorsports.

Johnson said he didn’t have anything for Earnhardt, but he didn’t make any attempt to pass until the final lap. Solid teamwork.

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You shouldn’t make too many surething predictions in auto racing, but this is as close as you get: The collective industry needs Danica Patrick to remain in NASCAR. She’ll be in a well-funded car next February in Daytona. She seems to know this, too.

Ken Willis has been covering NASCAR for The Daytona Beach News-Journal for more than 30 years. Reach him at ken.willis@ news-jrnl.com

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THINGS TO WATCH FOR AT KANSAS

1. Home track

CUP POINTS 1. Kevin Harvick 2. Martin Truex Jr. 3. Jimmie Johnson 4. Joey Logano 5. Dale Earnhardt Jr. 6. Brad Keselowski 7. Jamie McMurray 8. Matt Kenseth 9. Kasey Kahne 10. Denny Hamlin 11. Paul Menard 12. Aric Almirola 13. Jeff Gordon 14. Ryan Newman 15. Kurt Busch 16. Danica Patrick 17. Clint Bowyer 18. Carl Edwards 19. AJ Allmendinger 20. David Ragan 21. Casey Mears 22. Greg Biffle 23. Kyle Larson 23. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. 25. Austin Dillon 26. David Gilliland 27. Justin Allgaier 28. Sam Hornish Jr. 29. Trevor Bayne 30. Tony Stewart 31. Cole Whitt 32. Brett Moffitt 33. Alex Bowman 34. Michael Annett 35. Josh Wise 36. Matt DiBenedetto

So, she’s staying?

1. History repeats

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GoDaddy’s decision to pull back its primary funding for the No. 10 team was something we’ve assumed was coming as this season unfolded.

Meanwhile, behind the scenes, the moving and shaking and crunching of numbers likely resembles the type of action you associate with, say, Talladega, except on those Sundays when everyone just falls in line behind Junior.

394 354 342 335 319 305 297 292 286 281 280 279 277 271 255 253 249 240 229 224 217 210 207 207 203 200 193 182 177 174 168 151 131 116 100 90

Carl Edwards, from Missouri, and Clint Bowyer, from Kansas, call Kansas Speedway their home track. Sadly, neither driver has scored a Sprint Cup win there. Could this be the week?

CARL EDWARDS

CARL EDWARDS VS. CASEY MEARS: Edwards’ No. 19 Toyota went out of control after Casey Mears shoved him with his No. 13 Chevy near the end of the race.

GODWIN KELLY’S TAKE: “Edwards apologized for his two-way radio rant after the crash. He’s not happy.”

2. Gordon’s playground On the flipside of Edwards’ and Bowyer’s collective failures, Jeff Gordon has three Kansas wins and 10 top-five finishes. This could be the track that sends the four-time Cup champ into the Chase.

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Carl Edwards explains to his team why it is important to win at Kansas Speedway.

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

CASEY MEARS

WINNER: Kevin Harvick REST OF THE TOP FIVE: Brad Keselowski, Jeff Gordon, Ryan Newman, Matt Kenseth DARK HORSE: Clint Bowyer

FIRST ONE OUT: Matt DiBenedetto DON’T BE SURPRISED IF: Harvick dominates this race after a frustrating eighth-place finish at Talladega.

SPRINT CUP: SpongeBob SquarePants 400 SITE: Kansas Speedway SCHEDULE: Friday, practice (Fox Sports 1, noon and 2:30 p.m.), qualifying (Fox Sports 1, 6:45 p.m.). Saturday, race (Fox Sports 1, coverage begins at 7 p.m., race starts at 7:45 p.m.)

CAMPING WORLD TRUCK: Toyota Tundra 250 SITE: Kansas Speedway SCHEDULE: Friday, qualifying (Fox Sports 1, 4:30 p.m.), race (Fox Sports 1, 8:30 p.m.)

WEEKLY DRIVER RANKINGS — BASED ON BEHAVIOR AND PERFORMANCE KEVIN HARVICK Nearly two months without a win

JUNIOR EARNHARDT The Pied Piper

JIMMIE JOHNSON Earned Good Teammate Award at ’Dega

JOEY LOGANO Say hello to this week’s Kansas winner

MARTIN TRUEX More top-10s than Tammy Wynette

KURT BUSCH Like Danica, no sponsor worries

BRAD KESELOWSKI Post-Talladega tweets are interesting

JAMIE MCMURRAY Always more fun when he’s running well

MATT KENSETH Kansas never looked so good

JEFF GORDON Only two plate races left to check off

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POI: Continued from page 8A Medalists (Top 10 and ties) — 1. Noah Simon, Central Decatur, 78; 2. Wes Davis, Nodaway Valley 78; 3. Jackson Lamb, Nodaway Valley, 82; 4.

Sam Marnin, Nodaway Valley, 83; 5. Brock Draper, Wayne, 83; 6. Colton Garside, Nodaway Valley, 84; 7. Grant Crowell, Martensdale-St. Marys, 84; 8.

Cassin Garr, Pleasantville, 85; 9. Cole Campbell, East Union, 86; 10. Caleb Lange, Lenox, 88; 11. Kaleb Ogier, Central Decatur, 88; 12. Nathan Guill, Central Decatur, 88; 13. Connor Giles, Mount Ayr, 88.

East Union (368) — Cole Campbell 44-42—86, Clayton Miller 48-44—92, Ryan Collins 44-49—93, Sanden Cheers 48-53—101, Gavin Kline 54-54—108, Devon Anderson

Area soccer NV/WCV/AC 3, DMC 0 GREENFIELD — The Valley girls soccer team cruised to a 3-0 shutout win over Des Moines Christian here Tuesday.

Hailey Gross scored 36:33 into the first half after Abby Miller crossed the ball into the middle of the field from the left. Gross added another goal just 1:23 later, as Emmy Godfroy made a long pass to Gross in the middle of the field.

Alicia Urquhart put the finishing touches on the 3-0 win with a goal from the right side after Miller crossed the ball to her from the left, 54:20 into the match.

The match was one of two senior nights for the team, honoring Nodaway Valley’s lone senior on the squad, Payge Newbury.

“It was a good team win to give our senior a win on

her night,” head coach MiRegular Session chael Krawczyk said. “We April 27, 2015 The Union County Board of Superviplayed great Session defense tosors met in Regular on Monday, April 27, 2015. meeting was(Link) called to night, withTheHannah order at 9:00 AM with the following memgetting shutout.

Our bers present: the Ron Riley, Dennis Brown, and Lois Monday. and defensive midfielders AGENDA: Motion by Brown and seconded

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by Brown to approve the minutes game.” fromNV/WCV/AC April 20, 2015. 3,All Des votingMoines aye, motion carried.

Christian 0 OPEN FORUM: No one spoke in (3) — Hailey openNV/WCV/AC forum.

Gross goal (Abby Miller assist), TREASURER: Motion

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Urquhart goal (Miller assist), All voting Shots aye, motion 54:20. (oncarried. goal) — 19 ENGINEER: Steve Akes, Union (10 onEngineer, goal). presented Keeperand saves — County discussed Hannah 4. the weekly Link Maintenance Activity Report.

DMC for (0) — Shots (onBridge goal)Re— Payment 168th Street 4. Saves Project: — 7. Motion by Riley and placement seconded by Brown for the Chair to sign the partial payment of $22,900.75 to Cunningham Reis Company from Van Meter, Iowa for the 168th Street Bridge Replacement Project. All voting aye, motion carried.GREENFIELD — The UNION COUNTY AIRPORT ZONDesREGULATION Moines Christian boys ING PLAN: Chris Lee, Union SICOG, presented the updated soccer team posted an 8-0 County Airport Zoning Regulation Plan.

After discussion, a few additional, win brief over Nodaway Valley minor changes will be made before final here Tuesday. approval.

EMS APPLICATION FOR DesGRANT Moines Christian FY16: Motion by Riley and seconded by scored goals in the first Brown for five the Chair to sign the Union County EMS Association Systems Stanhalf. dards Grant for FY16. All voting aye, motion carried.

Fabien Niyiora and VETERANS BOARD COMMISThomas Kinley scored two SION APPOINTMENT: Motion by Riley and apiece seconded by Brown to appoint goals for the Lions.

Gary Riley to the Veterans Board Commission. All voting aye, motion carried.

VETERANS AFFAIRS MONTHLY REPORT: Motion by Riley and seconded by Brown to accept the Veterans Affairs 2015 March Monthly Report. All voting aye, motion carried.

CLAIMS/HANDWRITTEN CLAIM: Motion by Riley and seconded by Brown to pay claims 123745 - 123852, and to approve the handwritten claim number 20150410 in the amount of $331.17 for TASC (Insurance Flex Plan). All voting aye, motion carried.

0001 GNRL BASIC FND A-1 WINDOW SERVICE..............125.00 ABEL..................................................80.50 ACCESS SYSTMS......................1,697.13 ACCSS SYSTMS LSNG................979.53 AKIN BUILDING CNTR.................15.15 ALLIANT ENERGY.......................127.15 ARAMARK.......................................26.36 AUDITOR OF STATE..............32,475.00 BLAZEK..........................................235.79 BM SALES......................................118.00 BROWN.............................................64.98 BUSCH...............................................67.28 CARPENTER UNIFORM..............107.72 CENTURY LINK..............................47.23 CHEERS.............................................60.00 COURTNEY......................................92.00 CRESTON MUNICIPAL .................34.74 ECHO GROUP, INC...........................8.47 GREATAMERICA..........................118.00 HARMS............................................400.00 HAWKS...........................................200.10 HEARTLAND TIRE.......................117.55 HYSELL...........................................175.44 HY-VEE INC................................1,304.00 JACKSON..........................................50.00 KENYON.........................................271.75 KIBURZ.............................................20.00 MAIL SERVICES LLC..................458.65 MEDIACOM................................1,654.27 MEYER LABORATORY ................94.25 MILLER...........................................150.00 MOHR..............................................134.55 NAPA.................................................23.52 NELSON............................................50.00 OFFICE MACHINES CO ...........5,626.26 PETERSON........................................74.75 QUALITY GLASS.......................3,253.25 RINGGOLD CO SHERF ............1,800.00 SERVICE TECHS INC...................112.39 SHOPKO PHARMACY......................6.96 SHRED-IT USA ...............................60.97 STHERN IA CNCIL GOV..........2,000.00 SIRWA.............................................376.61 SCCC..................................................90.00 THATCHER....................................333.50 THE SIDWELL CO........................225.00 THE TONER PLACE.....................101.00 UNION CO LEC FND.................5,150.54 UNION CO PUBLIC FND .........9,529.00 US AUTO FORCE..........................512.00 WALKER.........................................450.00 0001 GNRL BASIC FND: ......71,286.34 0002 GNRL SPPLMNTL CHILDRENS SQUARE .............2,691.20 CITY OF CRESTON...................9,753.12 OFFICE MACHINES CO ...........4,500.00 THMSN REUTERS-WST..............294.00 0002 GNR SPPLMNT: ...........17,238.32 0010 MH-DD SERVICES AISTROPE.........................................65.00 CENTURY LINK............................109.93 COUNSL OFFICE & DOC...............98.06 EMRSN PETERS ATRNY.............154.14 GLNWD RSRCS CNTR.................479.73 GRMC...........................................6,296.00 HLTHY CNNCTNS INC................739.10 IOWA FOCUS...................................30.00 MAILANDER LAW ......................315.54 MAYNES LAW OFFICE...............637.50 NISHNA PRODUCTIONS ..............87.75 NOSEKABEL..................................437.03 PRTNRSHP PROGRESS..........15,925.10 PURSUIT OF INDEP......................943.43 QUILL CORPORATION..................51.96 RAY..................................................143.55 SOUTHERN IA RESOURCE FAMILIES.......................................442.64 SOUTHERN IOWA TROLLEY....524.94 SOUTHWEST IOWA PLANNING COUNCL.........................................260.65 SWANSON......................................205.91 UNION COUNTY SHERIFF.........127.50 WILD, BAXTER & SAND PC......223.85 0010 MH-DD SERVICES FUND TOTAL: ....................................28,299.31 0011 RURAL SERVICES BASIC ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING......24.00 ALLIANT ENERGY.........................34.57 IOWA PRISON INDUSTRIES......129.36 MEDIACOM.....................................73.13 TRUE VALUE HARDWARE & RENTAL..............................................2.39 0011 RURAL SERVICES BASIC TOTAL: ..........................................263.45 0020 SECONDARY ROAD FUND ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING....120.00 ALLIANT ENERGY....................1,096.08 ARAMARK.....................................218.69 AUDIOLOGICAL SERVICES INC.....................................................21.00 BUILT NETWORKS........................89.95 CFI TIRE.......................................1,160.74 FASTENAL CO.................................92.87 FELD FIRE......................................950.00 G&K SERVICES...............................32.00 GATR TRUCK CENTER...............637.51 IOWA PRISON INDUSTRIES......604.56 IOWA TOOL & MANUFACTURING INC...................................................448.38 JIM'S TRUCK REP & SANITATION...................................85.00 LOGAN CONTRACTORS SUPPLY...........................................925.00 MEDIACOM...................................292.54 O'HALLORAN INTERNATIONAL INC................................................1,055.64 QUALITY GLASS..........................801.43 SCHILDBERG CONSTRUCTION INC..............................................70,929.46

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Public notice Board of Directors May 4, 2015 Special Meeting Creston Community School District The Board of Directors of the Creston Community School District met on Monday, May 4, 2015 in the Board Room at 6:01 PM for a special meeting.

President Dunphy presided and the following answered roll call: Eagan, Fyock, Snodgrass and Zumbach.

Administrators present were: Billie Jo Greene and Steve McDermott.

Snodgrass moved, Fyock seconded that the agenda be approved as presented. Motion carried 5-0.

Fyock moved, Eagan seconded that the Board approve resignations of Jane Eklund, Title I teacher; Cara Soukup, basketball cheerleading sponsor; Peggy Krambeck-Eblen, basketball cheerleading sponsor; Virginia Harlan, Junior class co-sponsor; Terri Koets, cook; Magi Rodriguez, ELL paraprofessional and contracts with Janet Hudson, custodian; Laura Granger, secondary English, large group speech, all school play; and Lisa Peters, 9th one-act (1/2).

Motion carried 5-0.

Zumbach moved, Eagan seconded that the Board approve the 2015-2016 master contract agreement with the classified staff at 3.26% total package.

This includes a 5 cent increase on longevity steps. Motion carried 5-0.

Zumbach moved, Eagan seconded that the Board approve the Technology Purchase in the amount of $234,502 for 600 Chromebook Touchscreens to include 3 days PD for 9-12 grades, staff and board members. Motion carried 50.

Zumbach moved, Fyock seconded that the Board hold a closed session to conduct a strategy meeting of the public employer/employee. Into closed session at 6:50 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.

Snodgrass moved, Zumbach seconded that the board come out of closed session at 8:06 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.

Fyock moved, Eagan seconded that the Board approve the non-union contracts at 3.26% for the 2015-2016 year.

Motion carried 4-1.

Eagan moved, Fyock seconded that the Board approve the administrative contracts at 2.75%. Zumbach then moved, Fyock seconded to amend the motion to 3.26% for the School Business Manager. Motion carried 5-0.

Board voted to approve the administrative contracts as amended. Motion carried 4-1.

Board Appreciation Coffee: Monday, May 18 at 3:45 at the Elementary Middle School Commons.

Regular Board Meeting: Monday, May 18 at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room.

Snodgrass moved, Zumbach seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:11 p.m.

Motion carried 5-0.

Pending Board Approval http://www.crestonschools.org/board -minutes Regular Session April 27, 2015 The Union County Board of Supervisors met in Regular Session on Monday, April 27, 2015. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM with the following members present: Ron Riley, Dennis Brown, and Lois Monday.

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

All voting aye, motion carried.

MINUTES: Motion by Riley and seconded by Brown to approve the minutes from April 20, 2015. All voting aye, motion carried.

OPEN FORUM: No one spoke in open forum.

TREASURER: Motion by Riley and seconded by Brown to accept the 2015 March End of Month report as presented

by Union County Treasurer, Kelly Busch.

All voting aye, motion carried.

ENGINEER: Steve Akes, Union County Engineer, presented and discussed the weekly Maintenance Activity Report.

Payment for 168th Street Bridge Replacement Project: Motion by Riley and seconded by Brown for the Chair to sign the partial payment of $22,900.75 to Cunningham Reis Company from Van Meter, Iowa for the 168th Street Bridge Replacement Project. All voting aye, motion carried.

UNION COUNTY AIRPORT ZONING REGULATION PLAN: Chris Lee, SICOG, presented the updated Union County Airport Zoning Regulation Plan.

After brief discussion, a few additional, minor changes will be made before final approval.

EMS GRANT APPLICATION FOR FY16: Motion by Riley and seconded by Brown for the Chair to sign the Union County EMS Association Systems Standards Grant for FY16. All voting aye, motion carried.

VETERANS BOARD COMMISSION APPOINTMENT: Motion by Riley and seconded by Brown to appoint Gary Riley to the Veterans Board Commission. All voting aye, motion carried.

VETERANS AFFAIRS MONTHLY REPORT: Motion by Riley and seconded by Brown to accept the Veterans Affairs 2015 March Monthly Report. All voting aye, motion carried.

CLAIMS/HANDWRITTEN CLAIM:

MEYER LABORATORY ................94.25 MILLER...........................................150.00 MOHR..............................................134.55 NAPA.................................................23.52 NELSON............................................50.00 OFFICE MACHINES CO ...........5,626.26 PETERSON........................................74.75 QUALITY GLASS.......................3,253.25 RINGGOLD CO SHERF ............1,800.00 SERVICE TECHS INC...................112.39 SHOPKO PHARMACY......................6.96 SHRED-IT USA ...............................60.97 50-47—97.

STHERN IA CNCIL GOV..........2,000.00 SIRWA.............................................376.61 Lenox (384) — Tyler Brokaw SCCC..................................................90.00 51-47—98, Dusten Reed THATCHER....................................333.50 44-52—96, Caleb Lange 42-46— THE SIDWELL CO........................225.00 88, TONER Leevi Marshall 50-52—102, THE PLACE.....................101.00 Colby CO Lange 58-55—113.

UNION LEC FND.................5,150.54 Mount Ayr (426) — Connor UNION CO PUBLIC FND .........9,529.00 US AUTO44-44—88, FORCE..........................512.00 Giles Jake Ricker WALKER.........................................450.00 47-46—93, Russell Holmes 0001 GNRL BASIC FND: ......71,286.34 65-61—126, Nathan Roberts 0002 GNRL SPPLMNTL 62-57—119, Lucas Wurster CHILDRENS SQUARE .............2,691.20 66-70—136.

CITY OF CRESTON...................9,753.12 Nodaway Valley (327) — OFFICE MACHINES CO ...........4,500.00 THMSN REUTERS-WST..............294.00 0002 GNR SPPLMNT: ...........17,238.32 0010 MH-DD SERVICES AISTROPE.........................................65.00 CENTURY LINK............................109.93 COUNSL OFFICE & DOC...............98.06 PANTHER LANES EMRSN PETERS ATRNY.............154.14 Woodpickers League GLNWD RSRCS CNTR.................479.73 GRMC...........................................6,296.00 April 29 HLTHY CNNCTNS INC................739.10 Team Score IOWA FOCUS...................................30.00 MAILANDER LAW ......................315.54 Rhine Body Repair 83 MAYNES LAW OFFICE...............637.50 NISHNA ..............87.75 Elm’sPRODUCTIONS Club 73 NOSEKABEL..................................437.03 Green PROGRESS..........15,925.10 Valley Chemical 69 PRTNRSHP PURSUIT OF INDEP......................943.43 Creston Automotive 65 QUILL CORPORATION..................51.96 RAY..................................................143.55 Pink Panthers 62 SOUTHERN IA RESOURCE M&M Motors 61 FAMILIES.......................................442.64 IOWA TROLLEY....524.94 SOUTHERN Wellmans 51 SOUTHWEST IOWA PLANNING 2 Rivers Pool 45 COUNCL.........................................260.65 SWANSON......................................205.91 UNION COUNTY SHERIFF.........127.50 WILD, BAXTER & SAND PC......223.85 0010 MH-DD SERVICES FUND TOTAL: ....................................28,299.31 0011 RURAL SERVICES BASIC ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING......24.00 ALLIANT ENERGY.........................34.57 IOWA PRISON INDUSTRIES......129.36 Continued from Page 9A MEDIACOM.....................................73.13 TRUE VALUE HARDWARE & RENTAL..............................................2.39 30.14; 6. Taylor Buxton, 32.03; 0011 RURAL SERVICES BASIC 21.

Emma Christensen, 36.48; TOTAL: ..........................................263.45 FUND 0020Sadie SECONDARY 25.

Green,ROAD 38.79.

ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING....120.00 Sprint medley relay — 2.

ALLIANT ENERGY....................1,096.08 Creston (Saige Rice, Megan ARAMARK.....................................218.69 Haley, GraceSERVICES Root, Taylor AUDIOLOGICAL INC.....................................................21.00 Buxton), 2:12.47; 6. Creston B BUILT NETWORKS........................89.95 (Breanna Ross, Sadie Green, CFI TIRE.......................................1,160.74 Alaynna Wagner, Jessica FASTENAL CO.................................92.87 FELD FIRE......................................950.00 Arevalo), 2:35.05.

G&K SERVICES...............................32.00 200 meter hurdles — 6.

GATR TRUCK CENTER...............637.51 Karmen Choung, 37.75; 8.

INDUSTRIES......604.56 IOWA PRISON Emma Christensen, 40.26.

IOWA TOOL & MANUFACTURING INC...................................................448.38 800 meters — 5. Micha JIM'S TRUCK REP & SANITATION...................................85.00 LOGAN CONTRACTORS SUPPLY...........................................925.00 MEDIACOM...................................292.54 O'HALLORAN INTERNATIONAL INC................................................1,055.64 QUALITY GLASS..........................801.43 SCHILDBERG CONSTRUCTION INC..............................................70,929.46 WINDSTREAM................................75.22 ZIEGLER INC.................................189.35 0020 SECONDARY ROAD FUND TOTAL: ....................................79,825.42 4000 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FUND ALLIANT ENERGY.......................430.00 DUCKWORTH..................................84.49 HI CREST, INC.................................65.79 IOWA ASSOCIATION EMERGENCY MAN.................................................185.00 IOWA EMERGENC MANAGEMENT ASSOC.............................................125.00 IOWA STATE SAVINGS BANK..125.52 MEDIACOM...................................126.95 OFFICE MACHINES CO INC. . .1,314.00 VICKER PROGRAMMING & SERVICES.......................................179.99 4000 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FUND TTL: ................................2,636.74 4004 LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER ARAMARK.......................................33.72 BM SALES........................................55.00 MAINSTAY SYSTEMS INC.........130.00 VERIZON WIRELESS...................440.45 4004 LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER TOTAL: ..........................................659.17 4100 COUNTY ASSESSMENT EXPENSE BANKERS LEASING CO..............103.54 MEDIACOM...................................223.36 PUDENZ..........................................138.30 4100 COUNTY ASSESSMENT EXPENSE TTL: ............................465.20 4960 SANITARY LANDFILL TREASURER STATE OF IOWA...............................................149.00 4960 SANITARY LANDFILL TOTAL: ..........................................149.00 8500 COUNTY HEALTH INSURANCE BERNIE LOWE AND ASSOCIATES INC...................................................756.00 8500 COUNTY HEALTH INSURANCE TOTAL: ................756.00 GRAND TOTAL:...................201,578.95 RECESSED FOR LUNCH AT 12:00 PM RECONVENED AT 1:00 PM CLOSED SESSION: Motion by Riley and seconded by Brown to enter into a closed session per Iowa Code Section 21.5 (1) (C) at 1:00 PM. Roll Call Vote: Riley aye, Brown aye, Monday aye; motion carried. Closed session ended at 1:30 PM. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:45 PM. ATTEST: SANDY HYSELL, AUDITOR BY: LOIS MONDAY, CHAIRMAN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Jackson Lamb 41-41—82, Wes Davis 38-40—78, Sam Marnin 42-41—83, Colton Garside 42-42—84, Casey Ladd 52-49— 101, Noah Cooper 68-55—123.

Southwest Valley (380) — Ryan Carlson 45-47—92, Lane Peterson 45-47—92, Cole Swenson 53-53—106, Scott Vanderhoof 45-45—90, Cody McMann 57-61—118, Jerad Shires 64-64—128.

Bowling league scores High team with handicap — 2 Rivers Pool, 2654 pins.

High team scratch — Green Valley Chemical, 2021 pins.

High scratch individual series — Carla Millard, 508 pins.

Games 190 and over women — Carla Millard 210; Alma Hoepker 197.

TRACK:

Stephens, 2:57.44; 10. Emma Berning, 3:05.98; 17. Devon Buls, 3:45.15.

4x100 relay — 3. Creston (Rachel Wignall, Megan Haley, Grace Root, Kesia Stewart), 1:00.81; 8. Creston B (Breanna Ross, Sadie Green, Alaynna Wagner, Jessica Arevalo), 1:09.23.

4x400 relay — 1. Creston (Saige Rice, Taylor Buxton, Jesse Vicker, Brielle Baker), 4:36.53.

(Boys results from Harlan on April 30 will be published at a later date.)

OFFICIAL PUBLIC NOTICE DESTRUCTION OF NOXIOUS WEEDS & FINES ASSESSED TO ALL PROPERTY OWNERS: BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Union County, Iowa THAT PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS of Chapter 317.13 and 317.14 1995 and 317.25 2001 Code of Iowa, it is hereby ordered: THAT EACH OWNER AND EACH PERSON in the possession or control of any land in Union County shall cut, burn or otherwise destroy all noxious weeds thereon, as defined in this Chapter, at such times in each year and in such manner as shall prevent said weeds from blooming or coming to maturity, and shall keep said land free from such growth of any other weeds as shall render the streets or highways adjoining said land unsafe for public travel. Noxious weeds shall be cut or otherwise destroyed on or before the following dates and as often thereafter as is necessary to prevent seed production.

May 15, 2015 Musk Thistle, Perennial Pepper Grass June 2, 2015 Leafy Spurge, Sour Dock, Smooth Dock, Sheep Sorrel, Wild Sunflowers, Poison Hemlock June 20, 2015 Canadian Thistle, Russian Knapweed, Buckhorn, Wild Mustard And Tall Thistle July 1, 2015 Field Bindweed, Horse Nettle, Perennial Sow Thistle, Quack Grass, Butterprint, PunctureVine, Cockleburr, Bull Thistle and Shattercane July 16, 2015 Multi-flora Rose and Teasel THAT IF THE OWNERS OR PERSON in possession or control of any land in Union County fail to comply with the foregoing orders, the Weed Commissioner shall cause this to be done and the expense of said work, including costs of serving notice and other costs, if any, to be assessed against the real estate upon which the noxious weeds are destroyed.

Anyone wishing NOT to have noxious weeds sprayed in any given area, he or she shall sign an agreement at the County Weed Commissioner's Office and shall furnish their own signs to be posted on each side of the area designated and shall be responsible to destroy such weeds, all season.

PENALTY For failure to comply by the date prescribed in an order pursuant to Chapter 317, up to ten (10) days, for destruction of weeds, the Weed Commissioner may have the weeds destroyed and the costs assessed back to the owner, or may impose a penalty of $10.00 per day for each day the owner of the land fails to comply.

UNION COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS GARY BLAZEK~ UNION COUNTY WEED COMMISSIONER 1701 COMMERCE RD, CRESTON, IA 50801 (641) 344-5255

OFFICIAL PUBLIC NOTICE DESTRUCTION OF NOXIOUS WEEDS & FINES ASSESSED TO ALL PROPERTY OWNERS: BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Union County, Iowa THAT PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS of Chapter 317.13 and 317.14NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 1995 and 317.25 2001 Code of Iowa,AMENDMENT it is OF CURRENT CITY BUDGET hereby ordered: Form 653.C1 County, Iowa City Council ofAND Creston THAT EACHTheOWNER EACH in UNION will meet at PERSON in the possession or control Creston of City Hall - 116 W Adams Street at 6 PM on 05/19/15 any land in Union County shall cut, burn (hour) (Date) or,forotherwise destroytheall noxious weeds the purpose of amending current budget of the city for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015 thereon, as defined in this Chapter, at such (year) by changing estimates of revenue andsuch expenditure appropriations times in each year and in manner as in the following programs for the reasons given.prevent Additional detail available at the cityblooming clerk's office showing shall saidis weeds from or revenues and expenditures by fund type and by activity. coming to maturity, and shall keep said land free from such growth of any other Total Budget Total Budget weeds as shall render the streets or highas certified Current after Current ways adjoining said land unsafe for public or last amended Amendment Amendment Revenues & Other Financing travel.

Noxious weedsSources shall be cut or othTaxes Levied on Property 1 2,390,127 0 2,390,127 erwise destroyed on or before the followLess: Uncollected Property Taxes-Levy Year 2 0 0 0 ing dates and as often thereafter as is Net Current Property Taxes 3 2,390,127 0 2,390,127 necessary to prevent seed production.

Delinquent Property Taxes 4 0 0 0 May 15, 2015 Musk Thistle, Perennial 5 TIF Revenues 665,960 0 665,960 Other City Taxes 6 1,024,798 100,000 1,124,798 Pepper Grass Licenses 36,900 8,000 44,900 June& Permits 2, 2015 Leafy Spurge, Sour 7 Use of Money and Property 72,100 0 72,100 Dock, Smooth Dock, Sheep Sorrel, Wild 89 Intergovernmental 1,613,649 233,000 1,846,649 Sunflowers, Poison Hemlock Charges for Services 10 5,641,375 150,000 5,791,375 JuneAssessments 20, 2015 Canadian Thistle, Rus- 11 Special 0 0 0 Miscellaneous 222,200 288,300 510,500 sian Knapweed, Buckhorn, Wild Mustard 12 OtherTall Financing Sources 13 2,485,183 399,687 2,884,870 And Thistle Total Revenues and Other Sources 14,152,292 1,178,987 15,331,279 July 1, 2015 Field Bindweed, Horse 14 Nettle, Perennial Sow Thistle, Quack Expenditures & Other Financing Uses Grass, Butterprint, PunctureVine, Cockle- 15 Public Safety 1,638,497 36,000 1,674,497 burr, PublicBull WorksThistle and Shattercane 16 2,149,978 30,664 2,180,642 Health Social 2015 Services Multi-flora Rose and 17 0 0 0 Julyand 16, Culture and Recreation 18 834,852 167,000 1,001,852 Teasel Community and Economic Development 19 41,300 0 41,300 THAT IF THE OWNERS OR PER- 20 General Government 2,148,575 460,500 2,609,075 SON in possession or control of any land 21 Debt Service 1,058,826 0 1,058,826 inCapital Union County fail to comply with the 22 Projects 298,170 0 298,170 Total Government Activities 8,170,198 694,164 8,864,362 foregoing orders, the Expenditures Weed Commissioner 23 Business Type / Enterprises 24 4,494,657 396,500 4,891,157 shall cause this to be done and the expense Gov Activities & Business Expenditures 12,664,855 1,090,664 13,755,519 ofTotal said work, including costs of serving 25 Transfers Out 26 2,485,183 396,587 2,881,770 notice and other costs, if any, to be as- 27 Total Expenditures/Transfers Out 15,150,038 1,487,251 16,637,289 sessed against &the estate Excess Revenues Otherreal Sources Over upon which the(Under) noxious weeds are destroyed.

Expenditures/Transfers Out for Fiscal Year 28 -997,746 -308,264 -1,306,010 Anyone wishing NOT to have noxious Beginning Fund Balance July 1 29 8,787,572 0 8,787,572 weeds sprayed in any given area, he or she Ending Fund Balance June 30 7,789,826 -308,264 7,481,562 shall sign an agreement at the County 30 Weed Commissioner's Office and shall Explanation of increases or decreases in revenue estimates, appropriations, or available cash: furnish their own signs to be posted on Revenue Increases: Liscense & Permits-Building Permits, Intergovernmental - Federal Grant, Miscellaneous Revenue each side of the area designated and shall Donations, Charges for Service - Enterprise, Other Financing Soruces - Financial, Other City Taxes. Expense Increases: Public beSafety responsible to& destroy weeds,Public all Works - Airport, Solid Waste, Road Maintenance; Culture & - Fire, Detention Corrections, such Police Forfeiture; Recreation - Park, Library, Community Center; General Government - Financial, Legal, Insurance; Enterprise - Waterworks and season.

WWTP PENALTY There be no increase in tax leviesby to bethe paid in the current Forwillfailure to comply date pre-fiscal year named above. Any increase in expenditures set out above will be met from the increased non-property tax revenues and cash balances not scribed in an order pursuant to Chapter budgeted or considered in this current budget. This will provide for a balanced budget.

317, up to ten (10) days, for destruction of weeds, the Weed Commissioner may have Lisa Williamson the weeds destroyed and the costs assessed City Clerk/Finance Officer back to the owner, or may impose a penal-

C L A S S I F I E D S DEADLINE: Mon.-Fri. NOON (12 p.m.)

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

Card of Thanks

Employment

IOWA SELECT FARMS has local openings for Sow Farm Technicians who would be responsible for the daily care of our animals. Positions start at $28,000/year and increase to $31,000 after just one year plus full benefits. Call Allyson at 641-316-3251 for I would like to thank more info! my family and friends for all the cards, emails, OTR DRIVER, Home Time, Full/Part-time, phone calls, flowers and to drive miles flexibility well wishes that made my 95th birthday so very and be home, Ken Pratt Trucking, 816-858special.

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Improvement I want to thank Chris & Troy and family, Dan and family for my surprise 80th birthday party.

Also want to thank everyone that attended and for the cards and gifts.

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For Sale GOLD MASONIC RING, like new, black masonic emblem; New Zippo lighter, never used, masonic emblem, $200/ both, 641-202-6141.

LG STAINLESS REFRIGERATOR with freezer, and ice/water in door, $1500 OBO, 641-2786062.

Part-Time Supported Employment Driver Innovative Industries has an opening for a part-time supported employment driver. Applicants will be responsible for transporting individuals to and from work.

Hours will vary, days, nights and weekends. Vehicle is provided.

Must pass a drug screen and physical. A chauffeur’s license and good driving records are required.

Competitive wage offered.

Apply at Innovative Industries 215 N. Walnut Creston, IA 50801 EOE Deadline for applications is May 15, 2015

Equipment Maintenance Tech

Part-time position cleaning and testing medical equipment now available. HS grad preferred with some heavy lifting involved.

Candidate must posses a positive attitude, basic computer skills, the ability to follow instructions, work quickly and independently with attention to detail.

Competitive pay, physical and drug test required.

Apply in person or send resume in confidence to:

Dennis Hill Hammer Medical Supply 609 W. Taylor, Creston, IA 50801

Clearview Estates Assisted Living

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When it becomes necessary for you to have more assistance, our qualified staff will work with you and your family to develop a plan that is best suited to your needs.

TENANT SERVICES INCLUDE: • 24-hour emergency call system • 2 family-style meals served every day • Weekly housekeeping and laundry of linens • Medication reminders • Nursing assessments • Activities/Recreation • Scheduled transportation • Hospitality • Medicaid Approved We feel we have created a community that reflects the warm, secure feeling of home. We know you will agree. We welcome your inquiries. Call Shawn Cameron, Nurse Manager, at Clearview Estates.

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Creston News Advertiser Thursday, May 7, 2015

Wanted

Garage Sale Southwest

Miscellaneous Real Estate

$50 or Less

GARAGE SALE

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FOR MEMORIAL DAY: Shepherd's hook to hang flowers from at cemeteries, new condition, $5.00, 641-7825315

LOOKING FOR a good used motor home, rea300 N. Bureau sonably priced, 641Friday, May 8 202-6141.

10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

LOOKING FOR a houseSaturday, May 9 cleaning lady, 641-2027 a.m. - 12 Noon 6141.

13 inch TV; girls junior clothes; girls clothes Garage Sale size 10-18; shoes; Northwest clothes hamper; kids books; adult books; king and queen sheets, wall hanging pictures, cookbooks, milk glass hobnail dishes, carpet rem1201 W Montgomery nants, drinking glass Friday, May 8 sets, cat collection, col8 a.m. - 4 p.m. lectibles, much more Saturday, May 9 misc.

MOVING SALE 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Lawn mowers; tools; household items; washer; furniture; and misc., Cash only.

Garage Sale Northeast

GARAGE SALE

710 N Mulberry

Friday, May 8 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Saturday, May 9 8 a.m. - 12 Noon

PLANT SALE

1105 N. Vine Friday, May 8 8 a.m. - ?

It's the MayFLOWER Plant Sale!

You remember this sale!

Tons of potted perennial plants: coneflower, hosta, phlox, sedum, daylilies, various ground cover, columbine, 2 different varieties of peony plants, and more! Fresh baked food items are also for sale! Don't miss!

Garage Sale Southeast 3 Family

GARAGE SALE

606 S. Poplar Located in alley

Saturday, May 9 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Large amount of girls clothes size 12 mo to 5T; Boys clothes NB to 6mo; Womens/Mens clothes; Baby items; Other household items

Garage Sale Out Of Town

GARAGE SALE

PETE WEIS ESTATE

600 N. Dodge St., Afton Friday, May 8 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Saturday, May 9 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Furniture, dishes, misc. household items

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

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

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

3 BEDROOM HOUSE for sale in Creston, with attached garage, 641420-6433.

FOR SALE: 174 ACRE FARM 3 mi. East of Lorimor. 70.8 acres tillable, 90 acres pasture, 515-992-3037; 641344-2557.

$50 or Less

CONVERT useful but no-longer-needed items into extra spending money with a lowINTERNATIONAL DUMP cost Classified Ad. 641-782RAKE, $50.00; Care 2141.

Side Delivery Rake on Steel, $50.00; 2 Section For Rent Harrow, $50.00, 641344-8617.

APARTMENT FOR RENT IN AFTON: Nice, clean Efficiency, all utilities furnished, $450/mo., stove, refrigerator, on washer/dryer premises, 641-3445478.

New Today 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT, $400/month, plus deposit, all utilities except electric, no pets, NO SMOKING, references required, 641344-3201.

2 BEDROOM APT IN CRESTON 62+ handicapped or disabled of any age. Rental Assistance and Utility AlAvailable, lowance Onsite laundry, 877959-2534. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Equal Housing Opportunity. Handicap accessible www.tlpropertiesiowa.com

MINI STORAGE FOR RENT, 8'x20', $55/mo., Creston True Value, 641-782-2882 or 641745-0568.

MOVE-IN SPECIAL! First months rent ½ off, plus deposit! 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment in Mt Ayr. Big and spacious, approx. 1000+ sq ft. For info. call April 660-254-8920.

Part-time Sales Associate If you love fashion and great prices, you’ll love our store. Applicants must be fashion oriented, reliable and eager to please the public.

Responsibilities include

Sales • Customer Service • Store Presentation Flexible schedule would include some daytime, weekend & evening hours.

APPLY IN PERSON

Uptown Creston

GREEN PLASTIC CAT LITTER box with sifter, $10.00; HP wireless mouse, $10.00; Hello Kitty cloth/plastic lunch box with a storage container, $3.00; 641-7826144.

CLASSIFIED OFFERS a simple solution...if you need a new home, apartment, a better car or the services of an expert repairman.

Wanted:

Cook Creston Meal Site 28 hours per week, Monday - Friday Applications available at meal site or by calling 641-782-2447 or 641-782-4040 ext. 7002 EOE

TURN OVER

A NEW LEAF

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Calvin Plumbing, Heating & Electric

Classified Line Ad Dateline

Noon-One (1) Day Prior to Publication

— will be closed —

May 12th - 26th

Classified Display Dateline

Noon-Two (2) Day Prior to Publication

Looking for great people for all shifts

St. Malachy School

Now Hiring: • Crew People • Closers We offer flexible hours, competitive pay, free uniforms, employee meal plan and much more!

is seeking a motivated and energetic person to fill a part time position of

Development Director.

Some of the duties would include: identifying, applying for, and managing grants in support of St. Malachy School and Foundation, also developing and maintaining alumni relations, as well as building ongoing relationships with donors.

McDonald’s Creston 608 Wyoming Avenue Creston, IA 50801

For a full job description and application materials, please contact Fr. Kenneth Halbur at 641-782-5278, or frken@windstream.net, or 406 W. Clark St., Creston, IA 50801

Apply online at: www.mcstate.com/6077

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

AND SAVE!

NEW STARING WAGES!!

And Add for Experience!

QHC Winterset North LLC is looking for

FT PM Laundry Aide FT AM Housekeeping Aide FT Cook PT Dietary Aide

NEW STARING WAGES!!

And Add for Experience!

QHC Winterset North LLC is seeking qualified candidates for

Certified Nursing Assistants

2PM - 10PM and 10PM - 6AM Shifts Shift Differentials for these shifts and Weekend Differentials for all shifts Shift Pick Up Bonuses If interested please contact Diane Hill at (515)462-1571

QHC WINTERSET NORTH, LLC

411 E. Lane St., Winterset, IA 50273 515-462-1571 EOE/Mandatory Drug Screen Prior To Hire

Come in and fill out an application today!

QHC WINTERSET NORTH, LLC

411 E. Lane St., Winterset, IA 50273 515-462-1571

Your Guide To Dining And Entertainment

EOE/Mandatory Drug Screen Prior To Hire

St. Malachy School Faith Academics Leadership

Mother’s Day Buffets

Middle School Information Night May 7, 2015 • 6 - 7 p.m.

Breakfast Buffet 8am-10:45am

for students who will be in middle school in August 2015 and their parents.

Prime Rib Buffet 11am-3pm

Parents: • Meet faculty • Build community • Discuss philosophy/ expectations

Students: • Visit with alumni • Enjoy activities with friends • Learn to succeed in middle school

403 W. Clark Street, Creston, IA 50801 • 641-782-7125 www.crestonstmalachy.org

A Tradition of Excellence Since 1870

Remember Mom with a Gift Certificate RESTAURANT AND SPORTS BAR

HWY. 34 • CRESTON, IA • 641-782-5014 Locally owned & operated by Bill & Janet Hayes since 1980

Dial-AService

is looking for

FT 2PM -10PM LPN/RN FT 10PM - 6AM LPN/RN Nurse Manager Charge Nurse

Shift Differentials for 2-10PM and 10PM-6AM Weekend Differentials for all shifts Shift Pick Up Bonuses If interested please contact Diane Hill at (515)462-1571

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

QHC WINTERSET NORTH, LLC

411 E. Lane St., Winterset, IA 50273 515-462-1571 EOE/Mandatory Drug Screen Prior To Hire

HCI Hospice Care Services - Mt. Ayr is looking for compassionate RN’s to serve patients during their end of life journey:

oldcastle.com/jobs

Springtime Open House Friday, May 8 • 4PM - 7PM Saturday, May 9 • 10AM - 3PM Sunday, May 10 • 11AM - 2PM Special Features

Fun & Funky Painted & distressed furniture; Things for Sale funky garden junk; barbed wire balls; Willie Raye collections; upcycled picture frames; framed tin, blackboards, antique furniture, glassware & primitives and many more fun things!

Join our Health Care Team Clinic Nurse Supervisor

Performs duties related to patient care. Acts as first point of contact for clinic nurses to troubleshoot patient care issues, quality control, scheduling, and IT issues. This staff member will be responsible for completing monthly provider and nursing work schedules. S/he assists with walk-in labs and interacts with pharmaceutical representatives. serveper as back up to the clinic manager Full Time S/he - 36 will hours week as needed. Must possess currentatIowa RN or BSN license. Previous RN experience Apply online www.madisonhealth.com working in a medical office and supervisory experience preferred.

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

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

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

ne Many o d of a kin

Due to increasing patient load, we have a new provider joining us. We are taking this opportunity to reorganize our team to provide even better service to our patients and their families.

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

Glass

RN, Weekend Call Package (Friday 5PM-Monday 8AM): Active Iowa RN license, 2 years recent clinical experience in medical/surgical, oncology or public health preferred, 1 weekend per month

A pre-employment background check, physical and drug screen are required.

HCI Care Services and VNS of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. Employment practices are implemented without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, genetic information or on the basis of age or physical or mental disability unrelated to ability to perform the work required.

May 10th

*Reservations Appreciated

NEW STARING WAGES!!

And Add for Experience!

QHC Winterset North LLC

RN: Part-Time, 20 hours per week, M-F, On-call time required Submit a cover letter and resume or application to: hrinfo@hci-vns.org

Rex and Lois Daub, 641-782-7283 1830 Jaguar Ave. • Creston, IA windyacres07@gmail.com Windy Acres Antiques to see pictures From Wellman’s corner Creston, 1 mile east on Hwy 34, south on Iris Ave. (pavement) to water tower, 1/2 mile north on Jaguar Ave.

Plumber 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.

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

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

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

Painting / Drywall CLEEK CUSTOM PAINTING. Owner Operated, Insured. Residential, Exterior/Interior, Drywall Repair/ Texture, Steel Buildings, Grain Bins, Deck Wash & Stain. 15 years in business. Residential / New Construction. Duane Cleek, Cell 515-480-3882.

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

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

Get the pick of the crop with the Classifieds!

300isW. Hutchings St., Winterset, Iowaposition.

50273 This a full-time (80 hours per pay period) MCHCS is an opportunity employer We look forward toequal meeting dedicated professionals seeking career opportunities.

We provide a competitive and comprehensive compensation package including PTO, IPERS and a free on-site fitness facility for employees and their spouses.

Apply online at www.madisonhealth.com

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

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Creston News Advertiser Thursday, May 7, 2015

CNA photo by IAN RICHARDSON

Color in the clouds: A full double rainbow appeared in the sky west of Creston

between showers early this morning. More rain is in the forecast today, as well as tomorrow and throughout the weekend.

Celebrate Mother’s Day with Us!

CNA photo by BAILEY POOLMAN

Massage: Halle Goudie, a Southwestern Community College student from Clarinda, receives

a massage from Gabe Carroll with Carroll Chiropractic during the college’s stress-free event for finals week Wednesday at the college. Other activities in the event included games and food.

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A Spring Recital of Student Work Saturday, May 9 Sunday, May 10 2p & 7p 12p & 2:30p & 6p Creston High School Auditorium 601 West Townline Street, Creston $8 Admission Special Features and Award-Winning Performances Doors open thirty minutes prior to each showcase.

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Mother’s Day Savings!

Instant Rebates Jim Bowie $100

Daniel Boone $50 Davy Crocket $25

Cook Video & Appliance Financing Available with Qualified Credit

Hwy. 34 East • Creston

641-782-5112

Mon-Fri 8:30am - 5:30pm • Sat 8:30am - 2pm