TODAY’S LETTERS
Marcia Fulton weighs in on Creston’s pilot recycling program, and Kathleen Nelson and Karon Finn also write letters to the editor in today’s opinion section, page 4A >>
MONDAY RAINOUT Rain canceled a doubleheader between Creston and Kuemper Catholic softball Monday, after the first game was tied 1-1 in the bottom of the first. More on page 5A >>
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New director hired at Gibson Memorial Library By KYLE WILSON
CNA managing editor kwilson@crestonnews.com
The search is over. Creston Library Board has hired a new director to replace Marilyn Ralls — who resigned in March after 12 years with the library. Dr. David Hargrove will start as director at Gibson Memorial Library next week. He will be the first male director at the library since it opened in the early 1930s. “I’m very impressed with David,” said Ann Coulter,
library board chairman. “He brings a fresh perspective to library and is very much customer service oriented. He has new programming ideas and is anxious to meet members of the community and help serve their needs. We’re all really excited for the future.” The 46-year-old Hargrove has a masters and doctorate in history from the University of Mississippi. He also gained valuable experience working at the Grisham Law Library on campus while earning his education. His wife Jennie was born
in Des Moines and attended Van Meter Schools. The couple decided earlier this year to move from Mississippi to Iowa. She landed a job as youth Hargrove coordinator at Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Madison County in January. David moved to Winterset later and found part-time employment with Living History Farms and Iowa Water
and Soil Conservation. That was until the library director position at Gibson Memorial Library became available. “I found the job on the Iowa Commission of Libraries website,” Hargrove said. “The position matches my professional skills, and I was particularly interested in development of a new facility and cultural center.” Hargrove praised the veteran staff already in place, which includes Sue Teutsch — who has been acting director since Ralls’ departure — Terry Madison, Donna Walsh, Ron Walter, Merle
Lee Pugh, Randy Rief and library board chairman Ann Coulter. “I’m so impressed with the experienced staff and board members,” Hargrove said. “I realize this director’s job has a lot of responsibility, and while that weighs heavily on my mind, I can move forward with confidence knowing I have the support that’s needed.” Coulter said the community can stop in the library and welcome Hargrove next week. A formal event to welcome him will be held at a later date.
More facts about Hargrove • He plays guitar, mandolin and bass guitar. He, his wife and brother have formed a band called “The Hargroves” and have played a few weddings recently. • His wife, Jennie, is a state fair champion fiddle player. • He’s a tournament chess player and is eager to start a chess club for youth or anyone else who wants to attend.
Branstad defends budget vetoes, says he’s being responsible
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Jordan Nelson with Creston Fire Department blasts water on the smoldering remains of a garage that caught fire June 21 at 110 S. Stone St. According to an investigation report, the cause was arson.
Investigation: Youth started Stone Street garage fire The cause of a garage fire on South Stone Street in Creston June 21 has been released. An investigation report shows an 11-year-old boy staying at 110 S. Stone St. started the fire when he ignited papers with a cigarette lighter inside the
garage. The arson incident happened 5:24 p.m. on Father’s Day. Creston Fire Department responded and crews found a two-car detached garage fully involved in flames. Crews extinguished the fire and cooled exposed buildings. The garage is
owned by Becky Sales. The fire also damaged her house located east of the detached garage, and melted the siding on Mike Snyder’s house located west of the garage on Adams Street. Loss estimate is $50,000 to three buildings and two
vehicles. The boy was not injured. He was referred to Creston Police Department and Iowa State Juvenile Fire Setter Intervention program. More information will be reported when it becomes available.
Panther pride: The
Creston/O-M cheerleading team is painting black panther paws on sidewalks and parking lots at residences and businesses this summer. To have one painted, call Tiffany Fundermann at 641-2021044. Sizes are small ($3), medium ($6) and large ($20). Touch-ups to an existing paw are $2, $5 and $15, respectively. Money raised will be used for an upcoming camp and new team warmups. Painting one at the Creston News Advertiser, from left, are: Danielle Fundermann, Maddie Travis, Cecily Lumbard, Ellie Johnston, Leslie Lepe, Kayla Luther and Micah McCutchan.
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DES MOINES (AP) — Gov. Terry Branstad said Monday that he vetoed several budget items that lawmakers had approved because he Branstad opposes one-time spending for ongoing expenses. Branstad said he has long been clear about his concerns over such budgeting practices. Last week, he vetoed much of a one-time spending bill backed by the Legislature that included nearly $56 million for K-12 education. But Republican House Speaker Kraig Paulsen, of Hiawatha, said the money in question was supposed to go to one-time expenses. He said lawmakers put language in the bill to make clear that
schools “should not expect the money again.” Democratic Senate Majority Leader Mike Gronstal, of Council Bluffs, criticized the vetoes in a statement, saying they were “especially egregious in light of the fact that the Legislature has worked in a bipartisan fashion to not use one-time money to fund ongoing needs and the Legislature’s overall spending level was actually below the Governor’s.” On Monday, House Democrats called for a special legislative session to override Branstad’s veto. Ron Parker, staff director for Senate Democrats, said Gronstal had a conference call scheduled Monday night with other senators to discuss the option. Josie Albrecht, a spokeswoman for House Republicans, Please see VETOES, Page 2A
Gay wedding cake at center of Colorado Appeals Court case DENVER (AP) — A suburban Denver baker who refused to make a wedding cake for a gay couple will argue Tuesday before the Colorado Court of Appeals that his religious beliefs should protect him from sanctions against his business. The case underscores how the already simmering tension between religious-freedom advocates and gayrights supporters is likely to become more heated in
the aftermath of the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark ruling last month legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide. “What the relationship is between that reality and sort of what that will mean for things like service provisions is where I think the battles will really be fought now,” said Melissa Hart, a Please see COURT CASE, Page 2A
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