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SPORTS GUIDE

Twenty years ago, Creston twins Heather and Heidi Conner won first place at a Show Biz national competition in Kansas City. Read more Throwback news on page 2A .

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Diagonal hosts annual Labor Day celebration Mammoth “Made in America” parade slated 10 a.m. Monday on Broadway Street.

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By SARAH BROWN

CNA staff reporter sbrown@crestonnews.com

DIAGONAL — As summer nears its end, the community of Diagonal is celebrating the way they do best at their annual Labor

Day celebration.

The Diagonal Lions Labor Day Celebration is slated to start with a fun run 8 a.m. Sunday followed by an outdoor church service 9 a.m. at the north gym, 403 W. 2nd St., in Diagonal. Festivities will continue throughout the threeday weekend.

Gina Knox of Diagonal said the celebration is a fun way to end the summer season.

“It’s a community event that we’ve had for several years,” Knox said. “It’s a good, family

gathering with activities for everybody.”

Activities

Most of the activities at Diagonal’s Labor Day celebration are free and all are family friendly.

The most popular event are the tractor pulls 1 p.m Sunday and the “mammoth” parade, themed “Made in America,” 10 a.m. Monday.

“It’s always been a tradition since I was a kid,” Knox said.

Of the annual celebration, what Knox said she enjoys most are the

remarks about each float made by the commentators and the loudness of the tractor pulls.

Brad Bentley, 2013 president of the Diagonal Lions Club, said the Sunday night tractor pull, which draws hundreds of spectators to Diagonal’s main street, is one of the largest crowds he has experienced.

“The Sunday night tractor pull is when you see the real big stuff,” Bentley said. “That’s when you see your modified tractors and pickups. Your bigger equipment that

is running a lot more horse power.

Four hundred to 500 horse power easily.”

Bentley said Sunday night’s tractor pull attracts participants from as far as Des Moines and Winterset. A local tractor pull is scheduled for 1 p.m. Monday.

Other activities throughout the weekend include 3 on 3 basketball, car and motorcycle shows, micro miniature tractor pull, burnout Please see LABOR DAY, Page 12

agriculture

Independent Soggy field day still candidate provides research insight likes his odds for U.S. Senate

By JAKE WADDINGHAM

CNA associate editor jwaddingham@crestonnews.com

GREENFIELD — The recent rains did not allow visitors to tour the NeelyKinyon Research Farm during the field day Tuesday, but presenters were still able to give a wide variety of detailed research findings.

Farm Superintendent Bernie Havlovic said the site had received about nine inches of rain for the month of August, not including the rain totals from Wednesday and today.

“We have had enough rain to get us through this growing season,” Havlovic said. “Any rain from here on out might be more significant for next year.”

Havlovic said he is hopeful September will be dry so the corn and soybean crop can mature faster. He estimated the harvest could be delayed five to seven days because of the soggy and cool August conditions.

Presenters from Iowa State University were still able to give detailed presentations of the research results on the 160acre farm from the past 17 years using handouts and describing the 2014 growing season.

By KYLE WILSON

CNA managing editor kwilson@crestonnews.com

Highlights

Dr. Kathleen Delate was slated to describe the long term organic crop rotation study at Neely-Kinyon. Because of a conflicting class schedule, her husband Bob filled in to give the presentation.

Please see FIELD DAY, Page 2

CNA photo by JAKE WADDINGHAM

Rick Stewart, independent candidate for U.S. Senate, is visiting all 99 counties in Iowa before November to explain why he’s a better option than his competitors Rep. Joni Ernst and Dem. Bruce Braley.

The 63-year-old Stewart stopped in Red Oak and Creston Wednesday.

“I’d give myself 5 to 10 percent chance of winning,” Stewart said. “I like those odds. I like my chances because it’s an open seat, Iowa is a pink state, we have two fairly weak candidates — I mean neither is a superstar — and right now they are split in the polls. I’m just the guy in the middle who can make 80 Stewart percent of Iowans happy.”

Stewart — a Cedar Rapids native — described himself as a common-sense moderate. His policy ideas are eliminating federal unfunded liabilities, stopping the drug war and eliminating farm subsidies.

Also — regarding illegal immigration — Stewart said the problem could be solved by selling permits for immigrants to live and work in the United States for $50,000.

Stewart is a graduate of Coe College in Cedar Rapids

Iowa State University’s Gerald De La Fuente shows a corn stalk while describing corn breeding research. He said their research works to find beneficial traits without getting the “trash” genetics.

Please see STEWART, Page 2

High school football kicks off Friday night This Friday marks the opening of prep football season. Below are easy-toclip-out capsules of the teams in our coverage area.

See full game previews for area teams in Wednesday’s paper. See a preview for the Creston/O-M vs. Norwalk game on page 1S of today’s paper.

Also, see our fall sports special section inserted in today’s paper.

Creston/O-M Opponent: Norwalk Location: Panther Field Time: 7:30 p.m.

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STEWART: Continued from Page 1

and earned his MBA at the University of Chicago.

Stewart was chief financial officer of Frontier Cooperative Herbs. Over 24 years, he helped build it into a lucrative business that had 300 employees and $40 million in total sales.

Since retiring, he has trav-

5 years ago eled, studied abroad and entered this Senate race.

In the latest poll, Ernst and Braley are each receiving about 40 percent of the vote.

Stewart has about 2 percent. Around 8 to 10 percent of voters are still undecided.

Read more about Stewart at www.rickstewart.com.

FIELD DAY: Continued from Page 1

“In 2013, organic corn yields averaged 143 bushels per acre compared to conventional yields of 135 bushels per acre,” Delate said in her research.

Delate found that the highest corn yield on the research farm came from the plots that had a four-year rotation of corn, soybean, alfalfa and another year of alfalfa.

Delate also noted the challenges of the 2013 growing season with excessive rains in May followed by drought conditions in July and August.

Dr. Cindy Cambardella, who works closely with De-

late, covered the details of soil health on the farm.

Cambardella takes her soil samples each fall after the harvest is out but before the soil is disturbed by any tillage.

In her research with cover crops and organic vegetable production, Cambardella said it has been difficult to time an effective growth and kill of the cover crop.

Gerald De La Fuente gave a short presentation on corn breeding research that is conducted at Iowa State.

Aaron Saeugling, extension field agronomist for 14 counties in southwest Iowa, gave an overview of the area’s crop conditions while the meal was served.

Ex-lawmaker pleads guilty in GOP caucuses case DES MOINES (AP) — A former Iowa lawmaker has pleaded guilty to federal charges stemming from his switch of support from one Republican candidate for president to another before the 2012 caucuses, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.

Former state Sen. Kent Sorenson received thousands of dollars in “under the table payments” before switching loyalties from U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann, whose state campaign he headed in Iowa, to then-U.S. Rep. Ron Paul, and then lying to federal investigators about the money,

Today is Aug. 28, 2014, the 240th day of the year.

There are 125 days left in 2014. Below are news items from the Creston News Advertiser for this week (Aug. 25-31) in history.

according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Prosecutors refused to say which campaign paid him.

Sorenson was seen as a popular figure in the emerging tea party movement. Iowa’s presidential caucuses are closely-watched early tests of campaign strength and candidate popularity.

Sorenson was named Bachmann’s state campaign chairman in June 2011, but Bachmann’s rise had stalled by that fall.

Six days before the Iowa caucuses, Sorenson announced his support for Paul.

In 2009, first-year Southwestern Community College students were required to take a new course, “SDV 108: The College Experience,” over the first eight weeks of the fall semester to enhance the orientation process. Marilyn Werner, Southwestern assessment center coordinator and person in charge of orientation services, worked closely with Matt Thompson, dean of student services, to design the course. The course required students to meet with their adviser about their academic plan within the first three weeks of the semester and attend at least two college activities within the first eight weeks. Also, financial aid and career services visited the class.

Schools across the country began taking precautions and making plans for dealing with an expected pandemic of the virus, also known as swine flu, in the fall and winter.

Jodi Johnson, Creston Elementary School nurse, advised the strategies of hand washing, hand sanitizing and keeping people home who are sick at least 24 hours after their fever is gone. Each classroom was equipped with hand sanitizer. Johnson also advised staff members to get the regular seasonal flu shot.

At the beginning of Creston High School’s football season, D i c k Bergstrom entered his 33rd year as coach in Bergstrom Creston and 39th overall. The team’s record was 199-151 overall, one win away from 200. Bergstrom went from 1986

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Manager John Franklin stocks the milk cooler at Creston Hy-Vee in August 2004. As shown, half gallon fat-free milk sold that week for $1.13.

to 2003 without a losing season. His best coaching season was in 2001, when the team was undefeated in regular season before losing to Boone, finishing 9-1. He achieved his 200th victory in a 28-27 win against Chariton Aug. 28, making him the 43rd coach in Iowa to reach 200 wins.

10 years ago Ann Wenzig of Creston won first place in the antique tractor pull at the Iowa State Fair. It took her 22 years. She won with a 1937 A John Deere called “Ann’s Big Crank.”

University of Nebraska head baseball coach Mike Anderson came to speak to Creston High School athletes, band members and parents Aug. 26. He was invited by high school principal Todd Wolverton. Anderson’s main message was to focus on the playercoach relationship, not winning.

Anderson was Big 12 Conference Coach of the Year in 2002 when the Huskers played in the College World Series. He also played four years of professional baseball in the Anaheim Angels organization, an eighth-round draft choice out of Northern Colorado.

Greater Community Hospital filed an application to become a critical access hospital.

According to CEO Monte Neitzel, this would improve financial standing.

Expected improvement was $1 to $1.5 million.

20 years ago Heather and Heidi Conner, 10, daughters of Steve and Janet Conner of rural Creston, won first place and high point award at Show Biz national competition, dance division, in Kansas City.

The twins won against more than 100 contestants at regionals to advance to nationals.

Donald Skaar, 49, of Stacy, Minn., went on a search for the family of his Marine buddy Wayne Reece, whom he served with in the Vietnam War. Reece, 20, was killed by a sniper bullet 27 1/2 years

before. Skaar began his search in Shannon City and discovered Reece’s mother, Inez, had moved to Creston. He contacted her for a visit. Skaar’s purpose was to tell Inez her son wasn’t alone in Vietnam, he had friends who grieved for him. Inez was appreciative her son was remembered after so many years. Wayne Reece was the first Vietnam War casualty in Union County.

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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.

Thursday

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801 N. Fillmore St., Osceola.

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

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

Friday

Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 107 W. Howard St. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) brown baggers, noon open meeting, St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St. No smoking.

AA, Prescott Friday Night Group, 6 p.m., United Church (Disciples of Christ), 401 Sixth Ave., Prescott. Use east door.

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.

Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, 9 a.m. to noon, 107 W. Howard St. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), 7:30 p.m. open meeting, St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St.

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Local 5-Day Forecast

Thunderstorms some may contain locally heavy rain, especially in the morn.

Sunrise Sunset 6:40 AM 7:56 PM

A few thunderstorms Plenty of sun. Highs possible. in the low 80s and lows in the mid 60s.

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Prairie Solid Waste Agency, 5:15 p.m. Sept. 3, PSWA office.

Agenda includes: public forum; Barker Lemar report; present fund balances; August transfer and bank statement; mileage reimbursement policy; CDL random drug screen policy; city week Oct. 6-10 participation; employee job descriptions; PSWA employee salaries for 2013-14; new and old claims; manager report: update on start of sediment repairs and Barker Lemar solid waste survey; transfer station report: tipping tonnage, transfer operation and monthly maintenance report; recycling center report: recycling operation.

Birth

Greater Regional Medical Center Kristin Wiechman of Corning is parent of a daughter born Aug. 26, 2014.

Payzlie Marie Wiechman weighed 5 pounds, 14 ounces and was 17 1/2 inches long.

Grandparents are Jim Wiechman of Corning and Debbie and Bobbie McLean of Atlantic.

Great-grandparents are Harry Wiechman of Corning and Arnold and Artha Karas of Marietta, Okla.

Sibling is Jaycie, 8.

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Morning thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s and lows in the upper 50s.

Sunrise Sunset 6:43 AM 7:51 PM

Sunrise Sunset 6:44 AM 7:49 PM

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Day’s Record From Creston Official Weather Station: high past 24 hours (73), low past 24 hours (66) and precipitation ending 7 a.m. today (.15)

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Creston 83 68 t-storm LeMars to Reeve’s 78 65 t-storm Waterloo 73 70 throughout Creston.

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Traffic stop, 5:09 p.m., Tuesday, West Townline Street.

Traffic stop, 6:59 p.m., Tuesday, Manor Drive.

Accident, 7:02 p.m., Tuesday, West Adams Street.

Information, 7:34 p.m., Tuesday, North Pine Street.

Welfare check, 7:48 p.m., Tuesday, West Buckeye Street.

Traffic stop, 8:50 p.m., Tuesday, West Devoe Street.

Welfare check, 1:58 a.m., Wednesday, North Poplar Street.

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OPINION We are down to the end of summer

Labor Day weekend — the signal for the ending of summer — is here. School is already back in session and we are on the countdown to fall. School just started and they have their first day off already. Southwestern Community College just started this week.

The school had its first volleyball game last night and is off and running. I understand the shooting team at SWCC has 37 shooters involved in the sport.

Football Friday night is the first big night of high school football. Saturday is the first full day of college football and next Thursday is the first day of pro football. The tailgates will be in high gear this weekend.

I have two I’m attending at the Nebraska game this weekend. It

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looks like the weather is going to cooperate. All the local major colleges have games this weekend with Iowa, Iowa State and Nebraska all opening at home. The most interesting game of the three will be the Iowa State and North Dakota State game.

Gas I see the gas price has fallen a whole four cents this week here in Creston. I’ve been on the road the past few weekends and have been buying it for as little $3.19 for

unleaded as much as three weeks ago. I think there is a good chance the price may get back down in the $3 range if things keep up.

Colorado I had a chance to take a couple of days off and head to Colorado for my annual Fantasy Football Draft with several of my friends from around the nation. The weather was beautiful and Colorado has been receiving as much rain as we have lately. The hills of Colorado are just as green as the farm fields of Iowa. I took in a Colorado Rockies baseball game and by the time the game was over it was 58 degrees. When I got up last Monday morning, it was 46 degrees outside.

I stayed with a friend who has a big parcel of land just south of

Denver. We had a chance to ride ATV’s around the area and the deer were just thick. I also went driving through a group of turkeys out sunning themselves. Plenty of wildlife out running around this time of year.

Highway 34 The detour is still out on Highway 34 at the Lenox interchange.

And after you get through that disruption you get about 12 miles of milled road to drive on. I’ll sure be glad when all those construction projects are finished up. It also looks like they are getting closer to finishing the Highway 34 going east of I-29 into Nebraska. It seems like they have been working on that stretch for about five years.

Crops With all the rain we have had

lately the corn and soybeans look to be growing by leaps and bounds.

Now, if only the price would go in the same direction.

Blood I was out of town Monday for the quarterly blood drive in Creston. So I had a chance to give blood at the school in Orient on Tuesday. The local high school young adults were very well mannered and wondered who I was.

It’s always great to see that “Iowa friendliness” where ever you go.

Several of the students were also taking time out to give “a pint.” I give an A-plus to the Orient crew.

Thought for the week: “Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I’m not sure about the former.” —Albert Einstein

Apple announced it will include a kill switch on next generation of iPhones HOLLYWOOD—Happy Thursday, everybody, and God Bless America.

Apple announced it will include a kill switch on their next generation of iPhones in order to stay ahead of the curve. On Monday California passed a law requiring every smartphone made after this year to have a kill switch. With any luck, it’s for whenever anyone takes a Selfie.

The VMA Awards drew fourteen million viewers to MTV’s live telecast Sunday. Live shows require singers to be on time. The MTV producers heard gunfire down the street from the studio ten minutes before airtime, indicating to everyone’s relief that the rap stars had arrived.

Texas GOP governor Rick Perry’s Super PAC Tuesday began raising money for his future campaign by selling T-shirts of his mug shots from last week’s indictment.

Rick Perry admits that he was once a Democrat back when he was in college but only once. He was experimenting.

The White House announced it has begun military surveillance flights over Syria in search of ISIS positions. The president has decided to aid the rebel New Syrian Army in its battle against ISIS. If you don’t know who the rebel New Syrian Army is, it’s our allies that we’ll be fighting next year.

The New York Post reports a number of Islamic terrorists in ISIS were raised in the U.S. and in Britain. They’re highly motivated. ISIS terrorists who are from London, New York and Los Angeles believe that if you martyr yourself, you go to Paradise where there is plenty of parking.

Napa Valley homes and businesses report one billion dollars

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in damage from a six-point earthquake that hit Wine Country late Saturday night. The shaking was felt up and down the state. It was so powerful that normally excellent shooters were only able to wound Suge Knight.

Breaking Bad won its final Emmy Sunday about the chemistry teacher-turned meth cook Walter White.

He was ahead of his time. Last fall, Walter buried a rival by dumping a ton of methamphetamine crystals on him and refused to dig him out until he agreed to donate to ALS. The ALS Association thanked Hollywood stars for helping raise fifty million dollars for research on Monday. There were no ice bucket challenges at the Emmy Awards.

Anybody who wanted to feel a chill go down their spine just had to ask Jon Voight what he thinks of President Obama.

The Emmy Awards aired on NBC Monday with America’s top comedy and dramatic stars receiving the statuettes. It was also educational. People in Hollywood had no idea how serious the California drought was until David Hasselhoff got fined fifty dollars for drooling on his shirt.

Burger King on Tuesday denied it’s moving to Canada for its farlower corporate tax rate. The reason they’re moving is obvious to Baby Boomers. McDonald’s has just opened a restaurant in Vietnam and Burger King knows it won’t have to go to Vietnam if it’s in Canada.

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Mister Sipp draws blood OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss.— I’ve always wondered what it would have felt like to be in the Ed Sullivan audience, CBS’ Studio 50, on a simmering September evening, when a pretty down-home boy named Elvis sang about loving tenderly and brought down the house.

Or, imagine sitting unsuspecting in Ryman Auditorium on a warm June night in 1945 when Hank Williams loped onstage to change history.

I’ll never be any closer than a daydream to either of those experiences.

A Mississippi man named Castro Coleman came close to making up for all my musical misses the other night in an old school-turned-civiccenter in this sleepy seaside town.

First glance, he looked like a black Buddy Holly, big eyeglasses and neat business suit, almost a professorial look.

Then he rocked.

Thacker Mountain Radio, on the road from its home stage in Oxford to Ocean Springs, packed the house. The show routinely recruits great acts, both literary and musical. Emcee Jim Dees alone is worth the price of admission. He’s equipped with an edgy, kind of Bill Murray wit and shiftless charm. The house band is always excellent, too.

This particular night I especially wanted to hear John Sledge, a terrific essayist who lately has collect-

King Features commentary Rheta Johnson

ed his newspaper columns about books and authors in “Southern Bound.” And I also was curious about Libby Rae Watson of Pascagoula. I’d heard of but never heard this pioneering white blues singer whose mentor was Sam Chatmon.

Chatmon’s funeral in Hollandale remains another of my best musical experiences, homage paid at that service in heartfelt, sung tributes.

But I had never even heard of Castro Coleman, stage name Mister Sipp, the Mississippi Blues Child, until I read in that morning’s paper that he’d won this year’s International Blues Challenge in Memphis, taking top honors in a competition with 225 acts from 40 states, 16 countries and four continents.

They brought him on last.

Mister Sipp looked like he might lecture on the effects of nematodes or sell you burial insurance. Almost square. Then he sang — and played and danced and drew blood.

It was one of those moments, the kind when you feel you must go home and write down the date.

I did. Aug. 9, 2014. I heard Mis-

ter Sipp, I’ll say 30 years from now, and the audience— a mostly white, polite, National Public Radio kind of crowd— went wild. Nobody could sit still. Old women were keeping time in their auditorium chairs. Ushers looked ready to go into crowd control mode.

I’ve heard B.B. King in the rodeo arena and Delta heat at Parchman prison, but this may have surpassed it. Mister Sipp has moves B.B. King couldn’t have made when he was 13. Mister Sipp, 37, makes a young Elvis look formal and stiff.

I thought about his performance all the way home. I’m the type who generally eschews live concerts because it’s easier to put my feet up and put on a CD. Too much trouble to travel. Tickets are too expensive. I hate crowds. On and on.

I miss a lot. But thanks to Thacker Mountain I can say I was there when Mister Sipp shook the bricks and reversed the tide in Ocean Springs. *** Rheta Grimsley Johnson most recent book is “Hank Hung the Moon ... And Warmed Our Cold, Cold Hearts.” Comments and questions can be directed to rhetagrimsley@aol.com. (c) 2014 Rheta Grimsley Johnson Distributed by King Features Syndicate

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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, 8:30 a.m. Mass. Wednesday, 7 p.m.

Knights of Columbus meeting, Holy Spirit hall.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

Sunday, 10 a.m. combined service; Pastor Appreciation worship and potluck after worship.

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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

Sunday, 10 a.m. combined service at Afton; Pastor Appreciation worship and potluck after 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.

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.

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for all ages; 10:35 a.m. morning worship, Friendship Sunday, “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff”; 6 p.m. Small Group study, “Principles of Perseverance,” at the Norton home. Tuesday, 7 to 10 a.m. Coffee café, fellowship hall. Invite a friend and bring a coffee mug. WiFi and mini muffins included; 7 p.m.

Embrace meeting at the church for women. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. prayer time in the sanctuary; 7 p.m. Family Night activities: adult Bible study (Romans), sanctuary; Life Youth, lower level youth room; Kids Klub, lower level fellowship hall. Thursday (9/4), 7 to 10 a.m. Coffee café, fellowship hall. Invite a friend and bring a coffee mug. WiFi and mini muffins included.

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

Thursday, 3:30 p.m. SIRF. Friday, 7:30 p.m. AA meeting.

Sunday, 10:45 a.m. worship services; scripture lesson: psalm 139: 13-16 and sermon: “And so it begins.” Monday, 7:30 p.m. AA meeting. Tuesday, 3 p.m. Crisis fund center open, 5 p.m. Open table (Union County Board of Supervisors). Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. TOPS. COMMUNITY OF CHRIST, Creston Congregation (RLDS), 820 N. Elm St., Elder Gary O’Daniels, pastoral coordinator.

Sunday, No local services.

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; and GriefShare.

Friday, 8:30 a.m. Operation World prayer meeting. Saturday, 8 a.m. prayer meeting. Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Bible study (for all ages); 10:45 a.m. worship; 7 p.m. Men’s Bible study. Monday, Labor Day, office closed. Tuesday, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Women’s Bible study.

Wednesday, 6:30 a.m. prayer meeting; 6:30 p.m. Team Kid Kickoff, youth ministry; and DivorceCare.

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

Today, 6:30 p.m. Men’s steak and corn feed. Sunday, 8:45 a.m. worship service with BCP missionary Scott Greening; 10:15 a.m. Sunday school hour – adult combined classes in auditorium; noon Dynamic Ambassadors carry-in lunch, fellowship hall; 6 p.m. family worship service with BCP missionary Scott Greening.

Monday, church office closed.

Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. AWANA open house and registration; senior high youth group; adult electives.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), 301 E. Townline St. Sunday, 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. worship service with guest speaker Dave Neas.

Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. Tootles (games/crafts). Wednesday, 6

AFTON CARE CENTER “Adding Quality to Life” 508 W. Pearl • Afton 641-347-8416

CARTER AGENCY, INC. Insurance & Real Estate 208 N. Maple St. • Creston 641-782-8516

CHARLIE BROWN AUTO, LTD. Recycled Domestic Car & Truck Parts Hwy. 34 West • Creston 641-782-6561 • 1-888-886-7811

Church to host chicken and noodle dinner ORIENT — Orient Plymouth Congregational Church, 311 W. First St., Orient, will have a chicken and noodle dinner 11 a.m.

Sept. 6. Serving will be until the food is gone.

Chicken and homemade 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, interim pastor; Mary O’Riley, pastoral intern.

Friday, 1:30 p.m. crafting workshop. Sunday, 9:15 a.m. worship services with Communion, Matthew 16:24-28, “Nature vs.

Nurture.” Monday, Labor Day, church office closed, all meetings moved to Sept. 8. Tuesday, 1 p.m. Stich, Knit and Quilt; 7 p.m.

Presbyterian Women meeting.

Wednesday, 9 a.m. Bible study; 4:45 p.m. Finance meeting; 5:30 p.m. Joyful Noise.

FIRST 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, 306 N. Oak St., 641-278-1173, Pastor JoAnna and Tyrone Davis, 515-249-3364.

Today, 6 p.m. Women’s service. Friday, 7 p.m. Friday Night Fire Service. Saturday, first and third, 9:30 a.m. Men of Christ breakfast, 124 N. Maple St. Sunday, 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. worship service; 6 p.m. evening service. Monday through Friday, 8 to 9 a.m. prayer and worship. Monday Night Live Youth Ministry (after school), 4 p.m. ages 4-11; 6:30 p.m. ages 12 and up. Monday and Wednesday, 5 p.m. Community meals, 124 N. Maple St. Tuesday, 5 to 6 p.m.

Intercessory prayer.

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. Sunday, 8:15 to 8:45 a.m. Confession; 9 a.m. Mass.

Monday, No Adoration or Mass.

Tuesday, noon to 5 p.m. ReRun Shop; 1 p.m. Assisted Living Mass. Wednesday, 9:15 a.m.

Mass, St. Malachy School; 7 p.m.

Knights of Columbus meeting, hall. Thursday (9/4), 10:30 a.m.

Mass, Crest Haven.

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,

noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, cole slaw, drinks and pie will be served.

Cost is $7 for adults and $4 for children 10 and younger. Takeouts will be available.

7:30 p.m. congregation Bible study, ministry school and service meeting.

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

Saturday, noon worship.

Sunday, 1:30 p.m. worship.

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

Sunday, 10:30 a.m. church services.

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

Sunday, 10 a.m. worship services.

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.

Sunday, Mount Ayr: 8 a.m.

Divine Service with Holy Communion; 9:30 a.m. Bible class and Sunday school; Creston: 9:45 a.m. Divine Service; 11 a.m.

Sunday school and Bible classes.

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

Today, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. SIRF. Friday, 7:30 p.m. AA meeting.

Sunday, 10:45 a.m. worship services with Communion, Matthew 16:24-28, “Nature vs. Nurture.”

Monday, 7:30 a.m. AA meeting.

Tuesday, 3 to 5 p.m. Crisis Fund Center open; 5 to 6 p.m. Open Table (Rotary Club). Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. TOPS.

Cromwell

CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Dan Moore, pastor.

Sunday, 10 a.m. fellowship; 10:30 a.m. worship. Monday, 12:30 p.m. prayer group, sanctuary; 1 p.m. Quilters. Wednesday, 1 p.m. Quilters.

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.

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

Website: www.welcometocornerstone.org.

Sunday, 10:30 a.m. worship service at Lake Greenfield; 11:45 a.m. All-church potluck at Lake Greenfield. Wednesday, 6:20 p.m. AWANA sign-up night at Greenfield City Park.

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

Saturday, 4:30 to 5 p.m.

Reconciliation; 5:15 p.m.

Mass. Sunday, 8:15 a.m. Mass.

Thursday (9/4), 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, 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.

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Lorimor, George Henriksen, pastor.

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

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

Sunday, 10 a.m. combined worship at Afton; Pastor Appreciation worship and potluck after worship.

Macksburg

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

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

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

Sunday school. Third Thursday, United Methodist Women.

Murray

BAPTIST CHURCH, Alex Bauman, pastor.

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

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

CHURCH OF CHRIST, 430 Third St., Brian McCracken, pastor. Sunday, 9:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Orient

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

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

Sunday school/adult Bible study; 6:30 p.m. ice cream social.

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.

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

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

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

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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Robin Thomas, pastor.

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mously.

Motion by White, second by Hensley, to approve the following appointments for 2014-15: Julie Frederick as Board Secretary/Treasurer; Farmers & Merchants State Bank as official depository; Drew Bracken of Ahler's Law Firm as school attorney, Creston News Advertiser as official school publication and the addition of Judy Johnson, Supintendent fies marijuana as a substance that Secretary, as an authoAlso this week, research sugrized signature on bank accounts. Motion gested that the availability of has no medical use andcarried is more unanimously.

by Hensley, second by White, medical marijuana could help cut dangerous than cocaine.to Motion approve Teresa Thompson as Level I Sheriff as Twenty-three states and the District of Columbia allow medidown on fatal overdoses of preBut it’s willing to let Investigator research-and Adair County Level II Investigator for 2014-15. Motion cal marijuana.

Two of those, Colorado and Washington, also alscription painkillers. ers have access — under a few carried unanimously.

Motion by White, low secondrecreational

by Hensley, use of the drug.

Twenty-three states and the conditions. to appoint Superintendent Wicks as Equity Coordinator, District of Columbia allow mediOne condition is that each Multi-Cultural Gender Officer and Affirmative Action Coorspokesman Rusty Payne said, government,” said it would cal marijuana. project needs approval Fair from dinator forthe 2014-15.

Motion carried unanimously.

Two of those, Colorado and Drug Enforcement Administra- and the quotas exist “so we don’t need 30 times more marijuana Motion by Hensley, second by White, muchto-of something that this year than in the last several Washington, also allow recretion. Another is that researchers Schooltoo Handbook to approve 2014-15have with changescould as presented.

Motion get diverted” to non-sanc- years, the DEA said. ational use of the drug. get the substance from agether particucarried unanimously. second by Hensley, by White, (MCT) — The U.S. govern- lar source: the federal Motion tioned purposes.

But for a while, quotas were —————— governto approve the High School Course Catament has upped the quantity of ment.

The National even higher: nearly 10,000 ©2014 Los Angeles Times Motion car- Institute on Drug log for 2014-15 as presented. ried unanimously. marijuana it’s growing this year, Visit the Los Angeles Times at The marijuana is grown at the Abuse, which “oversees the cul- pounds a year in 2005 through Motion by White, second by Hensley, to more than 1,400 pounds from University of Mississippi, tivation, production and distribu- 2009. www.latimes.com which priorities same to approve the legislative as last year: #14, #15, #16, #19 and #30. the originally planned 46. tion of research-grade marijuana The adjustment to this year’s Distributed by MCT Informahas the federal contract tocarried do unanimously.

Motion

by Hensley,

by White, The federal government classi- so for research purposes,Motion on second behalf of the United States quota took effect Tuesday. tion Services DEA to accept the information regarding pricing from Martin Bros. for various bread demands. A bid is unnecessary since MarRegular Session Orient-Macksburg Community School August 18, 2014 tin Bros. is already the district's distribuThe Union County Board of SuperviDistrict tor. Motion carried unanimously. sors met in Regular Session on MonMotion by White, second by Hensley, Board of Directors Regular Meeting day, August 18, 2014. The meeting to approve the sale of 14 old desktop comAugust 11, 2014 - 6:30pm was called to order at 9:00 AM with the The Board of Education of Orient- puters with minimum bid to be estabfollowing members present: Lois MonMacksburg Community School District lished. Motion carried unanimously. day and Dennis Brown. Ron Riley was Dan Long, Head Maintenance/Custodimet in regular session at 6:30pm on Monabsent. day, August 11, 2014, in Superintendent's an, available to explain the oversight by AGENDA: Motion by Monday and Office. Members present were Randy TD Roofing at the time the roofing jobs seconded by Brown to approve the Hensley, Eldon Ray and Doug White. Ab- were being bid that the pitch on Section C Agenda. All voting aye, motion carried. sent: Wendi Eslinger and Stephanie is inadequate for a steel roof; therefore, MINUTES: Motion by Monday and Mikkelsen. Also present were Superinten- motion by Hensley, second by White, to Brown would to approve the DES MOINES (AP) — A seconded Wisconsin is the only state Supremeby Court help dent Clark Wicks, Secretary Julie Freder- approve the bid from McDermott Roofing minutes from August 11, 2014. All voting aye, motion carried. still must in the amount of $12,247 for an overlay of proposal that would allow ick and Principal Teresa Thompson. that currently allows law develop.

Students OPEN FORUM: No one spoke durPresident Ray called the meeting to or- duro-last with a 15 year warranty to be submit letters of good moral school graduates to practice ing open forum. funded by sales tax revenue. Motion car- Iowa law school graduates der at 6:35pm.

ENGINEER: Steve Akes, Union Motion by Hensley, second by White, ried unanimously. to practice without taking character and undergo charCounty Engineer, presented and dis- without taking a state bar Motion by Hensley, second by White, to approve the Agenda with two changes: cussed theand weeklyfitness maintenance activity exam. acter reviews addition of Item No. 5 under Action Item to adjourn meeting at 8:25pm. Motion the bar exam would help report, construction projects, and equipC. "Designation of Authorized Signatures carried unanimously. repairs/replacements.

Resolution students pay off debt more ment before they can practice.

Wisconsin Circuit Court Eldon Ray, Board President for Bank Account" and deletion of Action FY 2014-2015 Resolution for No Julie Frederick, Board Secretary quickly Item E. "SIAC Appointments". Motion and encourage #3 Students frombyother Parking: Motion Mondayschools and sec- Judge James Morrison told GENERAL carried unanimously. #3 the court it has worked well

by Brown toto signtake Resolution new lawyers to stay in the onded who aChapter bar Motion by Hensley, second by White, PrePaid for No wanted Parking, WHEREAS: to approve minutes of the special Board of Postmaster 306 of to the qualify Code of to Iowa charges in the for 75 years. state, Drake University law exam practice Directors meeting held July 7 and regular Stamps.............................................$147.00 Union County Board of Supervisors school dean Ben Ullem said with “You’d have a very hard Iowacontrol and other would of the states local Secondary Board of Directors meeting held July 14. August 2014 Roads within the county, WHEREAS: Motion carried unanimously.

Acess Wednesday. time finding any difference take the Uniform Bar Exam, Section 321.255 of said Code states that Motion by White, second by Hensley, Copier..............................................$806.59 within their respective between the quality of lawto approve Summary of Bills, Financial Alliant Energy Ullem was among more local ajurisdiction testauthorities accepted in 14 states. shall place and maintain Prescott Community School District Reports and Invoices as presented with the utilities...............................................$60.34 trafficcommittee control devicessaid upon highBoardand of Directors - Augustof 20,peo2014 the quality than 20 speakers who testi- such The the yers addition of several bills received late as fileAll Flags by JAKE WADDINGHAM CNA photo ways within jurisdictions as they may The Board of Directors of the follows: Central Iowa Machine $70.00; flags...................................................$81.63 fied on both sides of the issue deem necessary to indicate and carry Prescott ple in the great state of Iowa goal is to help new lawyers Community School District Feld Fire $252.00; M. Livingston & Sons American Legacy Publish out the provisions of Chapter 321, or met on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 in $1,000.00; Lorenz Corporation $79.95; Iowa Studies......................................$90.85 at a public hearing before andBoard the Room sisterat state to Board the find jobsorsooner to warn beginor the ordinances, to regulate, 6:35 PM. NWEA $2,002.50; Quill $240.09; School BMI Educational Services guide traffic, WHEREAS: Section Member Birt presided and the follownorth.

It has worked just fine paying law that school Bus Sales $251.30; RL Craft $2,791.00. curriculum.......................................$286.89 the Iowa Supreme Court, 321.239 ofoff saidtheir Code states local ing answered roll call: Wainwright and Motion Blacktop Service Company may adopt, amend, or repeal Gee. DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Thecarried Iowaunanimously. among the smallest markets in the AFL. for us,” he said. which oversees rules of prac- authorities debt, which typically exceeds traffic ordinances to regulate or prohibit No visitors.

Surfacing....................................$60,149.82 Administrators present were: SuperBarnstormers have relegated themselves.

The IFL is largely based in the Midwest tice and procedures for the the Advocates for keeping $100,000. standing or parking within the right- intendent Steve McDermott, Business Central Iowa Machine Action Items: of-way of any highway under its juris- Manager Billie Jo Greene and Lead iron.....................................................$75.00 Motion

by Hensley, second

by White, The Barnstormers announced Wednesand includes teams in nearby Cedar Rapids state courts.

Opponents of the bar exam point Ullem said under the prodiction, NOW THEREFORE BE IT Teacher Terri Kretzinger. to statisto approve two open enrollments out to Clarinda Comm School That the Union begin County tics Wrainwright moved Gee secondSpecial Ed....................................$7,287.34 Valley. Motion carried unaniday that they’ll be moving fromNodaway the Arena and Sioux Falls, South Dakota. the measure said eliminat- RESOLVED: showing thatandabout five posal students could Engineer is hereby charged with the re- ed approval of the agenda. Roll Call mously. Motion by White, second by Chris Corkrean sponsibility of erecting and maintaining Vote-Motion carried 3-0 Football League to the lower-tier Indoor The Barnstormers competed in the AFL ing the test could unleash students who graduate from work 4 ½ months sooner.

Hensley, to approve two open enrollments Travel Exp.........................................$71.40 No Parking signs on both sides of the Randy Cooper arrived at 6:40PM and City of Orient in from Creston. Motion unani- before Football League for the 2015 season. fromcarried 1995-2000 returning to Iowa in 3:30 PM Friday unqualified attorneys onto road law school each year in Iowa Thefrom difference couldSeptember mean presided over the meeting.

Elec/Water....................................$2,556.75 mously.

19, 2014 through 7:30 AM Monday Birt moved and Gee seconded that President Jeff Lamberti says Motion the “ecoaf2 franchise. the public and damage the September fail to pass theJuly test. tens of thousands dollars

by White, 2008 second as by an Hensley, Drew Dornack 22, 2014 at theof following lo- the minutes of the 16, 2014 regular to approve hire of Jennifer Ray as Year- Bus Physical....................................$100.00 to wit, to on new South graduates, Cherry Street meeting, Financial Report and bills for nomic aspects” of the IFL are more fitting MotionIowa rejoined the AFL in 2010 but failed “We will be admitting reputation of the legal pro- cation, difference book Advisor. carried unani- Echo at the intersection of 185th July, beginning 2014 be approved as presented.

Street and continuing south to the enBallast..............................................$147.24 mously.

Roll Call Vote-Motion carried for the team in Des Moines, which was to post a winning record. would fession. he said. Ullem and other some students who 4-0 trance to the Creston Municipal AirSuperintendent McDermott reported Motion by White, second by Hensley, Evan-Mor never have managed to The “diploma privilege” supporters the proport.

Roll call said vote; Monday aye, on locations. Tree roof repair in two to approve the following appointments for curriculum.......................................$448.65 Brown aye, and Riley absent, motion trimming and sidewalk repair also 2014-15: Julie Frederick as Board Secre- Glascock Floor Inc pass the bar ... and probably proposal is being put forposal also would encourage carried. Resolution #4 FY 2014-2015 needs to be looked into for future tary/Treasurer; Farmers & Merchants State flooring.........................................$9,030.00 for stay New Office Manager: Bank as official depository; Drew Bracken Gratham Sanitarion should not be admitted,” said ward by the Iowa State Bar Resolution lawyers to in Iowa and projects.

Motion by Monday and seconded by Visitors present staff member Kim of Ahler's Law Firm as school attorney, Trash ...............................................$150.00 Brown to sign Resolution #4 for New Fourez and Angie Mullen dean of Marianne Culhane, Association, a trade assopractice, especially in rural Creston News Advertiser as official school Green Hills AEA Office Manager, WHEREAS, the Gee moved and Birt seconded that ment crackdown near the The agency says 802 cipublication and the addition of Judy John- printing............................................$311.44 n theopen lawenrollment school at Creighton ciation whose membership Union areas County whereSecondary they sayRoads there’s De- the approved as preControl Green Valley son, Supintendent partment has the need to hire one re- sented. Roll Call Vote-Motion carried eastern IowaSecretary, border.as an autho- tations andPestwarnings were University in Omaha, Nea shortage of attorneys. rized signature on bank accounts. Motion Pest Control Serv..............................$71.00 includes about 90 percent of placement employee for road Office 4-0 Lumber Greenfieldbetween carried duties, and WHEREAS, the braska.

Theunanimously.

Governor’s Traf- issued Aug. 15 Wainwright Gee asecondShemoved saidand such step the state’s lawyers. It would Manager Others criticized the bar Motion by Hensley, second by White, Screws.............................................$183.78 available position was advertised and ed that the contracts be issued to Karlie fic Safety Bureau says it and Aug. 17. applications were received and reto approve Teresa Thompson as Level I Greenfield True Value Teacher, Kathleen wouldElementary harm reputation of allow students graduating exam as outdated and not a Hydeviewed, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT Miner- Elementary Teacher, Corinna Investigator and with Adair County Sheriff as hardware............................................$18.64 partnered 12 state The arrests included 11 the legal profession the from the state’s two law RESOLVED good measure of the it Morehouse-Bus by the Unionskills County Driver and inShantel Level II Investigator for 2014-15. Motion Hillyard The Board of Su- Fry-School Secretary. Roll Call Voteand agencies to in- for possession of narcotSuppplies.........................................$542.01 carriedlocal unanimously. eye ofcarried the public. schools, at Drake or the Uni- Board takesoftoSupervisors: be a good pervisors hereby acceptslawyer. the recom- Motion 4-0 Motion by White, second by Hensley, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Engineer to of the County crease onWicks Highnine for operating Gee moved and Birt secondedaresigThe hearing followed 90versity of Iowa, to skip tak- mendation “The bar exam as it’s presGo and Math.......................................$6,954.93 to appoint patrols Superintendent as Equi- ics hire Brenda K. Mahan as an Office nation from Tara Waigand-Elementary Iowa Prision Industries ty Coordinator, 61 fromMulti-Cultural Dubuque Gender to while intoxicated.

Manager at a starting wage of not $34,600 IOWA CITY, Iowa way Teacher.

Roll Call Vote-Motion carried day comment period which ing the exam if they plan to ently constituted is a Fair Officer and Affirmative Action Coor- Signs..................................................$53.85 per year with her first day of employ- 4-0 project was part dinator for 2014-15. Motion carried unan- J The & A Flooring (AP) — A coalition of Keokuk.

152Gee written comwork in Iowa. goodonpredictor of2014. who’s Rollgocall generated ment September 2, Birt moved and seconded that imously. carpet............................................$1,850.00 Monday aye, Brown aye, and Ri- the DDSDP (District Developed SerIt is a 200-mile stretch of a national campaign law enforcement agencies ments, Chief Justice Mark Under the proposal, law vote; ing to be a good successful Motion by Hensley, second by White, Jumbo Jacks ley absent, motion carried. Partial Pay- vice Plan) approved as presented. Roll Planners...........................................$342.00 School Handbookato- called to approvedata 2014-15has for said REA Allan Road Vestal, Culvert Call shown “Drive Sober or Vote-Motion carried 4-0 a decisays more than 800 drivers where Cady said. He said students must complete a ment lawyer,” Projects: Motion by Monday and secGee moved and Birt seconded that gether with changes as presented. Motion Make Music high rate of impaired drivGet Pulled Over,” which onded

by Brown to approve payments SIAC Members be apwere cited or warned dur- carried unanimously. sion willCommittee be issued as quickly a Drake University law pro- the subscription.....................................$180.00 specified number of credto Gus Construction Company, Inc., in proved as presented. Roll Call Votesecond by Hensley, runs Motion White, NAEYC and by fatal crashes. to Sept. 7. ing a three-day enforce- ers as possible. fessor.IA in the amount of $34,828.08 Motion Casey, carried 4-0 to approve the High School Course Cata- membership.....................................$120.00 its from a list of courses the for the Box Culvert project FM-C088 Birt moved and Gee seconded that log for 2014-15 as presented. Motion car- Napa (48)-55-88 on REA Road and the Snow Removal Bid from Mike Parts.................................................$104.02 ried unanimously. $64,105.60 for the Box Culvert Project Gray be approved as presented. Roll Motion by White, second by Hensley, Nodaway Valley FM-C088(45)-55-88 on REA Road. Call Vote-Motion carried 4-0 to approve the legislative priorities same Special Ed.......................................$488.54 These amounts will be paid out of the Bus route information was shared as last year: #14, #15, #16, #19 and #30. Office Depot Farm to Market fund. All voting aye, Friends of Prescott updated the board Supplies...........................................$138.75 Motion carried unanimously. motion carried. Partial Payment 167th on the Building 100th Birthday celebraMotion by Hensley, second by White, Office Machines Street Bridge Project: Motion by tion. This will be help the weekend of to accept the information regarding pric- Off. Supply......................................$252.67 Monday and seconded by Brown to ap- September 12 & 13 during September ing from Martin Bros. for various bread Quill prove a payment in the amount of Fest.

Regular Session YTD Earnings Report was shared $1,000.00 to Cunningham Reis Co., in demands. A bid is unnecessary since Mar- Supplies...........................................$649.76 Orient-Macksburg Community School Van Meter, IA from the Farm to Market and will be published.

August 18, 2014 tin Bros. is already the district's distribu- Schultz Plumbing & Heat District The board discussed the possible Fund on the BROS-C088(49)-5F-00 The Union County Board of SuperviInstall Toliet....................................$510.48 tor. Motion carried unanimously.

Board of Directors Regular Meeting sors met in Regular Session on Mon- bridge project located on 167th St. All Special Election for school consolidaMotion by White, second by Hensley, School Health August 11, 2014 - 6:30pm tion, information is being gathered on The Board of Education of Orient- to approve the sale of 14 old desktop com- Health Supp.....................................$471.03 day, August 18, 2014. The meeting voting aye, motion carried.

HANDWRITTEN CLAIMS: Mo- taxes and other factors involved. was called to order at 9:00 AM with the Macksburg Community School District puters with minimum bid to be estab- School Specialty Wainwright moved and Birt secondfollowing members present: Lois Mon- tion by Monday and seconded by file cabinet.......................................$249.68 day and Dennis Brown. Ron Riley was Brown to approve hand written claim ed that the meeting adjourn. Roll Call met in regular session at 6:30pm on Mon- lished. Motion carried unanimously.

Dan Long, Head Maintenance/Custodi- Seminole day, August 11, 2014, in Superintendent's #121597 to Southern Iowa Council of Vote-Motion carried 4-0 absent.

Office. Members present were Randy an, available to explain the oversight by Natural gas......................................$184.77 Next Regular Board Meeting will be, AGENDA: Motion by Monday and Government (SICOG) for a Drawdown Hensley, Eldon Ray and Doug White. Ab- TD Roofing at the time the roofing jobs SIRWA seconded by Brown to approve the on 08-DRH-006 #7 and #8 in the Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at sent: Wendi Eslinger and Stephanie were being bid that the pitch on Section C Water...............................................$193.50 Agenda. All voting aye, motion carried. amount of $101,262.00, hand written 6:30 p.m. in the Board Room.

Meeting adjourned at 7:40 PM Mikkelsen. Also present were Superinten- is inadequate for a steel roof; therefore, TASC MINUTES: Motion by Monday and claim #121598 to IMWCA for South Prescott CSD dent Clark Wicks, Secretary Julie Freder- motion by Hensley, second by White, to Fees..................................................$139.00 seconded by Brown to approve the Central CPC's Insurance payment in the amount of $2473.00, and claim Combined Earnings Report minutes from August 11, 2014.

All votapprove the bid from McDermott Roofing Teaching Strategies ick and Principal Teresa Thompson. #121599 to Iowa Communities Assurwithout Benefits President Ray called the meeting to or- in the amount of $12,247 for an overlay of Teaching Gold................................$365.75 ing aye, motion carried.

OPEN FORUM: No one spoke dur- ance Pool (ICAP) for South Central Employee Name.........Earnings Amount duro-last with a 15 year warranty to be Tyco Integrated Security der at 6:35pm.

CPC's worker's compensation payment ADAMS, JOHN ......................6,196.00 Motion by Hensley, second by White, funded by sales tax revenue. Motion car- Security...........................................$482.89 ing open forum.

ENGINEER: Steve Akes, Union in the amount of $4,997.32. All voting ADAMS, LINDA ..................16,857.00 Verizon to approve the Agenda with two changes: ried unanimously. aye, motion carried.

AHRENS, DANNY ................7,904.00 Motion by Hensley, second by White, phone.................................................$66.18 County Engineer, presented and disaddition of Item No. 5 under Action Item CLERK'S REPORT: Motion by BLAIR, JOHN ......................34,546.69 cussed the weekly maintenance activity C. "Designation of Authorized Signatures to adjourn meeting at 8:25pm. Motion Visa report, construction projects, and equip- Monday and seconded by Brown to ac- FOUREZ, KIMBERLY ........38,434.51 grainger Sup.................................$1,462.24 ment repairs/replacements. Resolution cept the Clerk's Report. All voting aye, JAMES, KATIE ...........................90.00 for Bank Account" and deletion of Action carried unanimously.

Eldon Ray, Board President Wilson Electric Item E. "SIAC Appointments". Motion JENKINS, ANGIE ..................8,603.63 #3 FY 2014-2015 Resolution for No motion carried.

Julie Frederick, Board Secretary Electrical ........................................$223.79 Parking: Motion by Monday and seccarried unanimously.

ADJOURNMENT: There being no KONECNE, LISA ......................270.00 Windstream KRETZINGER, TERRI ........41,046.69 further business, the meeting was adMotion by Hensley, second by White, GENERAL onded by Brown to sign Resolution #3 LAMGO, KIM ........................4,694.22 Phone...............................................$438.25 for No Parking, WHEREAS: Chapter journed at 10:35 AM. to approve minutes of the special Board of PrePaid ATTEST: SANDY HYSELL, LUNDQUIST, LYNN ...........13,005.14 Winterset 306 of the Code of Iowa charges the Directors meeting held July 7 and regular Postmaster MULLEN, ANGIE ................34,546.69 AUDITOR Board of Directors meeting held July 14. Stamps.............................................$147.00 Special Ed..................................$27,676.86 Union County Board of Supervisors PALMA, PAUL ....................25,627.25 with control of the local Secondary BY: DENNIS J. BROWN, Zellmers August 2014 Motion carried unanimously.

RASMUSSEN, CHERYL ..........630.00 Culligan.............................................$45.00 Roads within the county, WHEREAS: CHAIRMAN Motion by White, second by Hensley, Acess SALTZMAN, KAREN ...........5,922.90 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Section 321.255 of said Code states that to approve Summary of Bills, Financial Copier..............................................$806.59 PPEL SCHAFER, CRYSTAL ........24,399.03 local authorities within their respective Access Reports and Invoices as presented with the Alliant Energy SMART, CAROL .................25,074.33 jurisdiction shall place and maintain Prescott Community School District addition of several bills received late as utilities...............................................$60.34 Copier Lease...................................$806.59 such traffic control devices upon highBoard of Directors - August 20, 2014 STROUD, ROY ....................15,000.00 Clearing Account follows: Central Iowa Machine $70.00; All Flags ways within jurisdictions as they may The Board of Directors of the SWARTZ, SHARDAY .........19,226.46 Feld Fire $252.00; M. Livingston & Sons flags...................................................$81.63 Adair County Fair deem necessary to indicate and carry Community School District TOWNSEND, JUDY ............36,569.96 Food Stand......................................$225.00 out the provisions of Chapter 321, or Prescott $1,000.00; Lorenz Corporation $79.95; American Legacy Publish met on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 in TUSSEY, TARA ...................34,546.69 NWEA $2,002.50; Quill $240.09; School Iowa Studies......................................$90.85 Barefoot ordinances, or to regulate, warn or the Board Room at 6:35 PM. Board VANIK, BECKI ....................34,546.69 FFA T-Shirts...................................$944.66 guide traffic, WHEREAS: Bus Sales $251.30; RL Craft $2,791.00. BMI Educational Services Section Member Birt presided and the follow- Grand Total:.........................427,737.88 321.239 of said Code states that local ing answered roll call: Wainwright and Employees:.........................................22 curriculum.......................................$286.89 Classroom Friendly Motion carried unanimously.

Employees:.........................................22 Pencil Sharpeners..............................$53.97 authorities may adopt, amend, or repeal Gee. Blacktop Service Company No visitors. traffic ordinances to regulate or prohibit Surfacing....................................$60,149.82 Don Jarrett Action Items: Administrators present were: Superthe standing or parking within the rightOfficial 07/01/14............................$100.00 intendent Steve McDermott, Business Motion by Hensley, second by White, Central Iowa Machine of-way of any highway under its juris- Manager Billie Jo Greene and Lead IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT to approve two open enrollments out to iron.....................................................$75.00 Kent Bass NOW THEREFORE BE IT Teacher Terri Kretzinger.

FOR UNION COUNTY Official 07/02/14............................$100.00 diction, Nodaway Valley. Motion carried unani- Clarinda Comm School RESOLVED: That the Union County Wrainwright moved and Gee second- CHRISTOPHER GLENN ALLEN mously. Motion by White, second by Special Ed....................................$7,287.34 F & M Bank Engineer is hereby charged with the re- ed approval of the agenda. Roll Call Petitioner, Change.............................................$150.00 sponsibility of erecting and maintaining Hensley, to approve two open enrollments Chris Corkrean and Concerning Vote-Motion carried 3-0 in from Creston. Motion carried unani- Travel Exp.........................................$71.40 Fareway No Parking signs on both sides of the Randy Cooper arrived at 6:40PM and MELISA MARIE SCHROEDER, Jr Class Concess..............................$446.26 road from 3:30 PM Friday September presided City of Orient mously.

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Motion by White, second by Hensley, Elec/Water....................................$2,556.75 Follett School Solutions 19, 2014 through 7:30 AM Monday Equity No. DRCV017388 Birt moved and Gee seconded that Supplies........................................$1,409.36 September 22, 2014 at the following lo- the minutes of the July 16, 2014 regular to approve hire of Jennifer Ray as Year- Drew Dornack ORIGINAL NOTICE cation, to wit, on South Cherry Street meeting, Financial Report and bills for book Advisor. Motion carried unani- Bus Physical....................................$100.00 Greenfield True Value TO THE ABOVE-NAMED REOil Absorbant....................................$22.98 beginning at the intersection of 185th July, 2014 be approved as presented. SPONDENT: Echo mously.

MELISA MARIE Street and continuing south to the en- Roll Call Vote-Motion carried 4-0 Motion by White, second by Hensley, Ballast..............................................$147.24 Jamie Smith SCHROEDER You are hereby notified that a PetiOfficail 07/07/14............................$100.00 trance to the Creston Municipal AirSuperintendent McDermott reported to approve the following appointments for Evan-Mor port. Roll call vote; Monday aye, on roof repair in two locations. Tree tion has been filed in the office of the 2014-15: Julie Frederick as Board Secre- curriculum.......................................$448.65 Jennifer Ray Jr. Class supplies.............................$126.53 Brown aye, and Riley absent, motion trimming and sidewalk repair also Clerk of this Court naming you as the tary/Treasurer; Farmers & Merchants State Glascock Floor Inc carried. Resolution #4 FY 2014-2015 needs to be looked into for future Respondent in this action, which PetiBank as official depository; Drew Bracken flooring.........................................$9,030.00 Jerry Hartman Resolution for New Office Manager: tion prays for a modification of the PaOfficial 07/07/14............................$100.00 Motion by Monday and seconded by projects. of Ahler's Law Firm as school attorney, Gratham Sanitarion Visitors present staff member Kim ternity Decree. The attorney for the PeCreston News Advertiser as official school Trash ...............................................$150.00 Jessica Mathews Brown to sign Resolution #4 for New Fourez and Angie Mullen titioner is David L. Jungmann, whose Prom Supplies.................................$150.00 Office Manager, WHEREAS, the publication and the addition of Judy John- Green Hills AEA Gee moved and Birt seconded that address is 113 West Iowa Street, P.O. son, Supintendent Secretary, as an autho- printing............................................$311.44 Lake Shore Learning Union County Secondary Roads De- the open enrollment approved as pre- Box 329, Greenfield, Iowa 50849. The Student supplies................................$63.23 partment has the need to hire one re- sented. Roll Call Vote-Motion carried attorney's phone number is (641) 743rized signature on bank accounts. Motion Green Valley Pest Control Pest Control Serv..............................$71.00 Larry McNutt placement employee for road Office 4-0 carried unanimously.

6195; facsimile number (641) 743Official 07/01/14...............................$80.00 Manager duties, and WHEREAS, the Motion by Hensley, second by White, Greenfield Lumber Wainwright moved and Gee second- 8977. available position was advertised and ed that the contracts be issued to Karlie to approve Teresa Thompson as Level I Screws.............................................$183.78 Martin Brothers The Petition in this action has been Jr Class Concess..............................$353.86 applications were received and re- Hyde- Elementary Teacher, Kathleen filed in a county that utilizes electronic Investigator and Adair County Sheriff as Greenfield True Value viewed, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT filing.

For general rules and informaMinerElementary Teacher, Corinna Mike Shough hardware............................................$18.64 Level II Investigator for 2014-15. Motion Official 07/01/14............................$100.00 RESOLVED by the Union County Morehouse-Bus Driver and Shantel tion on electronic filing, see Iowa Court Hillyard carried unanimously.

Board of Supervisors: The Board of SuFry-School Secretary. Roll Call Vote- Rules Chapter 16. See Iowa Court Motion by White, second by Hensley, Suppplies.........................................$542.01 Orient Express pervisors hereby accepts the recomRules Chapter 16, division VI as it conJr. Class supplies..........................$1,161.32 mendation of the County Engineer to Motion carried 4-0 to appoint Superintendent Wicks as Equi- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Gee moved and Birt seconded resig- cerns the protection of personal inforty Coordinator, Multi-Cultural Gender Go Math.......................................$6,954.93 Post Office hire Brenda K. Mahan as an Office nation from Tara Waigand-Elementary mation in Court filings.

Stamps...............................................$25.62 Manager at a starting wage of $34,600 Teacher. Roll Call Vote-Motion carried Fair Officer and Affirmative Action Coor- Iowa Prision Industries You must serve a motion or answer dinator for 2014-15. Motion carried unan- Signs..................................................$53.85 r School Today per year with her first day of employ- 4-0 on or before the 17th day of September, Activity Scheduler..........................$250.00 ment on September 2, 2014. Roll call J & A Flooring imously.

Birt moved and Gee seconded that 2014, and within a reasonable time vote; Monday aye, Brown aye, and Ri- the DDSDP (District Developed Ser- thereafter, file your motion or answer Motion by Hensley, second by White, carpet............................................$1,850.00 Really Good Stuff Class Supplies...................................$98.53 ley absent, motion carried. Partial Pay- vice Plan) approved as presented. Roll with the Clerk of Court for Union, at to approve 2014-15 School Handbook to- Jumbo Jacks ment for REA Road Culvert Call Vote-Motion carried 4-0 gether with changes as presented. Motion Planners...........................................$342.00 Rochester 100 Inc the county courthouse in Creston, Iowa.

Nicky's Folders...............................$115.00 Projects: Motion by Monday and secMake Music Gee moved and Birt seconded that If you do not, judgment by default may carried unanimously. onded by Brown to approve payments the SIAC Committee Members be ap- be rendered against you for the relief Motion by White, second by Hensley, subscription.....................................$180.00 Steve McCann Official 07/01/14...............................$80.00 to Gus Construction Company, Inc., in proved as presented. Roll Call Vote- demanded in the petition. to approve the High School Course Cata- NAEYC Casey, IA in the amount of $34,828.08 Motion carried 4-0 If you require the assistance of auxillog for 2014-15 as presented. Motion car- membership.....................................$120.00 Steve Wilson the Box Culvert project FM-C088 Birt moved and Gee seconded that iary aids or services to participate in Official 07/02/14............................$100.00 for Napa ried unanimously.

(48)-55-88 on REA Road and the Snow Removal Bid from Mike court because of a disability, immediMotion by White, second by Hensley, Parts.................................................$104.02 Trophy Shop $64,105.60 for the Box Culvert Project be approved as presented. Roll ately call your District ADA CoordinaPlaque................................................$40.00 FM-C088(45)-55-88 on REA Road. Gray to approve the legislative priorities same Nodaway Valley tor at (515) 286-3394. (If you are hearCall Vote-Motion carried 4-0 as last year: #14, #15, #16, #19 and #30. Special Ed.......................................$488.54 Visa These amounts will be paid out of the ing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at 1Bus route information was shared SB T-Shirts......................................$389.61 Farm to Market fund. All voting aye, Office Depot Motion carried unanimously.

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Motion by Hensley, second by White, Supplies...........................................$138.75 Western IA Regional Insp motion carried. Partial Payment 167th on the Building 100th Birthday celebraIMPORTANT Inspect Booth....................................$33.50 Street Bridge Project: Motion by tion. This will be help the weekend of to accept the information regarding pric- Office Machines YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK LEMonday and seconded by Brown to ap- September 12 & 13 during September GAL ADVICE AT ONCE TO PROing from Martin Bros. for various bread Off. Supply......................................$252.67 William H Salier, Inc Voc Workshop................................$481.50 prove a payment in the amount of Fest.

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Tips on how to give your home an annual checkup (BPT) — There’s no better time than now to give your home the attention it deserves. Give it an annual checkup before cold weather arrives to help add comfort, save energy and cut home maintenance in the long-run.

When inspecting your home’s windows and doors, here’s what to check: Inspect interior and exterior finishes: Over time, paint and stain can weather away. Flaking or peeling may mean that it’s time to refinish or replace the unit.

When replacing windows or doors, consider factory prefinished wood or fiberglass options from Pella, or vinyl options that don’t need painting or staining, to save time and money.

Look for damaged exterior surfaces or signs of leaks: Check your sprinkler system to make sure it’s watering your lawn and landscape, not soaking your windows or doors. Cracked or deteriorated wood may be a sign of water penetration.

Leaks can linger and affect interior walls, floors or ceilings, so look closely for discoloration or other moisture signs.

If you spot a problem, track its trail. For example, discolored trim around a window might actually be caused by moisture entering a ways away. With a leaky roof, water may run down inside the wall and appear at the window. Contact a professional for help in making

home repairs.

Clear windowsills and tracks of dirt and debris: Sand, leaves, insects or pine needles stuck in weatherstripping can affect the performance of your windows and doors. Open the windows and clean the opening with a soft brush, like a dry paint brush or vacuum attachment. Do the same for sliding patio doors.

Try opening and closing: Open your windows and doors to make sure moving parts work, and units close properly. Replace worn or broken parts.

Inspect weather-stripping: Re-attach loose weatherstripping around windows or doors, and replace material that’s ripped or torn.

Replace or repair broken locks: If locks feel loose or don’t work smoothly, replace them. Keep windows and doors locked when not in use. Locks help hold doors and windows tightly, to lock out rain, wind, snow and insects.

Inspect weep and breather holes: Weep holes in the exterior of windows, allow excess moisture to escape, while breather holes allow air exchange within certain components. Clear blocked holes of dirt or debris with a wire or toothpick.

Check exterior sealants and caulk on and around windows and doors. Pay attention to areas susceptible to rain, water and extreme sunlight. Remove damaged material and reapply seal-

Real Estate Report HEART AND HEAD

Men and women make homebuying decisions with their head and heart. More than 28% of women and 25% of men put more emphasis on their feelings about a home than on the details such as layout, square feet or price. About 62% of men and women say they know within the first visit if the home is right for them. About 54% of women take charge of decorating the home. However, younger men are about 25% more likely than their older counterparts to play a larger role in decorating.

68% of women say they’re the primary chef of the household while 23% of men say cooking is their job. Sellers: Does your home feel homey or cold? Will a buyer want your purple paint?

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To stack TVs and fireplaces?

That is the great debate (BPT) —When choosing a focal point for a room, designers and homeowners alike often plan for a single feature - windows, TVs, artwork, or fireplaces - to take center stage.

However, the explosion of flat screen TVs for every room in the home has created a debate - can you really have more than one focal point?

Online resources like houzz and various design blogs have made it easy for homeowners to discuss that question, with many in favor of combining two features that typically stand out on their own - fireplaces and TVs - on one wall to blend the warm and comforting aesthetics of a fireplace with easy TV access.

“The question is if a TV can - and should - be mounted on the wall above a fireplace, combining the two elements into one focal point, since they’re traditionally used individually,” says Becky Scribner, brand director of Heat & Glo. “The good news is that the TV and fireplace can occupy the same wall with a few minor install tweaks. It can work - from both a technical and a design standpoint.”

In large rooms with adequate space, TVs above the fireplace can create an ideal angle of vision.

In fact, stacking TVs and fireplaces can be a great choice for several reasons: • Easy design: Combining two elements in one location makes it easier to design the rest of the room, allowing for a single grouping of chairs and couches. In some room designs, it also leaves room for other areas to be turned into reading corners or small work spaces.

• Enhanced functionality: Open-concept floor plans and homes that have the kitchen, eating and living area combined into an open great room are perfect for placing the TV and fireplace on the same wall. This arrangement provides optimal viewing of the TV while cooking in the kitchen or relaxing in the eating area, while also incorporating the warmth and comfort of the fireplace.

• Subtle style: Higher placement makes a TV less obvious when a person first walks into the room.

Visitors notice a beautiful fireplace, especially when lit, and may only observe the TV if it’s turned on.

Plus, there are other decorating tricks designers can use if a homeowner really doesn’t want the TV to stand out, like hiding it behind a painting or mirrors.

The TV can be revealed

with a push of a remote control button, causing the painting or mirrors to slide over or up, and then hidden again with another push of a button when the TV is turned off.

For a quick living room update, consider placing your TV above the fireplace to create a warm, welcoming and inviting space. You may also consider adding a fireplace to your existing TV room for added relaxation and ambiance. Heat & Glo provides installation information to homeowners, and the brand’s website includes information about the spacing recommended between the fireplace and the mantel (if desired), as well as spacing guidelines between the mantel and the TV. Consumers can also find a local dealer at www.heatnglo.com to help with installation and finishing.

minimizing corrosion from salt spray or fog.

Feel for signs of air leakage around the window or door: Improperly installed windows or doors can be drafty, decrease energy efficiency, and allow unwanted

moisture into your home.

To help save on utility bills and keep your home more comfortable year-round, replace drafty old, leaky windows with new, ENERGY STAR-qualified Pella windows installed properly.

Visit Pella Windows and Doors on Pinterest for design inspiration or Pella. com/news to connect with a Pella representative for tips on caring for your windows and doors, or choosing new replacements.

Paint-free ways to brighten your home Autumn is a beautiful time of year marked by pleasant temperatures and colorful fall foliage. But as vibrant as nature can be in the weeks after summer has ended, homeowners know that the shortened days of autumn mean less light inside their homes, which can become dreary even in the weeks before the arrival of winter.

Many homeowners pick up their paintbrushes in an effort to make their homes more colorful. But homeowners need not embrace their inner Picasso to brighten their homes’ interiors. The following are a handful of paint-free ways to add some splashes of color to your home this fall.

• Bring nature inside.

Flowers and plants can make colorful additions to a home’s interior. Flowers tend to be aromatic, which can make a stuffy house in which windows need to be kept closed a lot more pleasant. Plants and flowers also can improve indoor air quality. Several studies, including one published in the Journal for the AmericanSociety for Horticultural Science, have shown that houseplants improve indoor air quality by filtering out volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, that can be harmful to human health. That’s especially important come late fall and winter, when homeowners typically shut their windows and keep them shut until spring, making it difficult for fresh air to enter a home.

• Invest in some colorful throw pillows. Natural sunlight brightens a room come spring and summer.

But sunlight is increasingly scarce as fall turns into winter, and rooms that do not boast too many colorful accents can quickly grow drab as summertime sunlight

dwindles. Instead of buying new furniture, invest in some colorful throw pillows to give a room a more vibrant look. Patterns can be mixed and matched to provide some contrast and transform a room from somewhere to spend time into a sight to behold.

• Paper the walls. While many of today’s homeowners prefer paint to wallpaper, those who want a less permanent solution to brighten up their homes may want to consider removable wallpaper. Such paper is less expensive than traditional wallpaper, and many do-it-yourselfers find removable wallpaper is easy to both install and remove. Choose a colorful pattern that can turn an otherwise plain wall into a potent palette that adds some life to your home’s interior. Because removable wallpaper does not require a significant financial investment, you can experiment with various colors or change things up each month if you so desire. * Add some artwork.

Another way to add color to the walls inside your home without dusting off your paintbrush is to hang some colorful artwork.

Paintings that feature bold

colors tend to draw your immediate attention when you enter a room, and that quality can make you forget the room is not benefitting from natural light. If you want to go the extra mile, find a painting that features colors which match throw pillows or other accessories in the room. This way your walls and your accessories are working in concert to make a room more colorful.

• Rug it out. A patterned throw rug is another accessory that can effectively brighten a room without much effort or financial investment on the part of homeowners. When choosing a throw rug, find one that’s colorful but does not clash considerably with existing furnishings, as you don’t want the rug to draw attention for all the wrong reasons. You have more freedom with regard to rugs if you’re furnishing an empty room, as you can choose whichever rug you look and then choose additional furnishings based on the rug.

Homes tend to darken as late fall turns into winter. But homeowners can brighten their homes in various ways, even if they prefer not to paint.

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Countertop options abound Many things in a kitchen contribute to giving this popular room its personality. Appliances and choice of cabinets go a long way toward crafting that look, but perhaps nothing defines a kitchen more than a homeowner’s choice of countertops.

Countertops are where the action takes place in a kitchen. It’s where meals are prepared and where hungry houseguests or curious kids watch the family chef whip up the night’s meal. The options with regard to countertop surfaces are numerous, and the following are just a few of the more popular options homeowners planning to replace their existing surfaces might want to consider.

Laminate Laminate countertops are popular and affordable.

Made of sheeting glued to plywood or particleboard substrate, laminate countertops are water-resistant but not very heat-resistant, so homeowners will want to place any hots pans, pots or baking sheets on trivets to maintain the laminate.

Many homeowners prefer laminate countertops because they are available in so many colors, meaning they can match any homeowner’s preferences, no matter how colorful those preferences are. Cutting on laminate countertops is not recommended, but such surfaces are easy to clean and maintain.

Quartz Quartz is among the most durable countertop surfaces available, as it is resistant to bacteria, heat, stains, and water. Though quartz is not available in as many shades as laminate, it is similarly easy to clean. Also like laminate countertops, quartz surfaces tend to have easily visible seams, which may irk homeowners who find such minor imperfections an eyesore. Quartz countertops can be expensive depending on the amount of surface area a kitchen has, so budget-conscious homeowners with especially large kitchens may find quartz countertops bust their budgets.

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Recycled glass countertops come in various colors and are resistant to both heat and stains. Installation of recycled glass countertops can be tricky, as improper installation can lead to stress points that make the glass susceptible to cracking. As a result, the installation of recycled glass countertops is best left to professionals with experience on such projects. Recycled glass

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ENTERTAINMENT Help for houseplants Dear Readers: HOUSEPLANTS help make your home inviting while adding color with something green, which can be calming. Many plants act like little air purifiers without needing electricity! Here are some Heloise hints for how to care for houseplants at home or in the office: • When buying plants, make sure there are no bugs and that the overall plant is healthy, with good coloring and undamaged leaves.

• Choose plants depending on the light needed. Many plants thrive in low light as well as bright light. That’s why I love ivy! You can hardly go wrong with it. I have a pot that is more than 35 years old, and I just keep trimming it back and it grows like all get-out!

• Keep plants in containers with drainage holes. This helps prevent root rot. Or put small pebbles in the bottom of the pot so that water does not set.

• Clean plant leaves often by dusting them or wiping with a damp cloth.

• DO NOT overwater! This can cause plant death! Put your finger into the soil about 1/4 to 1/2 inch. If it’s dry, the plant needs watering.

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Horoscope Friday, Aug. 29, 2014 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Be extra-clear in all communication with others at work today, because confusion is likely. You won’t want to confront anyone about anything unpleasant.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You might feel disappointed by romance today. Remember: Unexpressed expectations almost always lead to disappointment. Others cannot read your mind.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Don’t agree to anything important today, and don’t worry if you don’t feel ready to stand up to others, because lots of people feel this way. It’s that kind of day.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) This is a poor day to sign documents or to agree to anything important. Not only are things confusing, it’s possible someone could deceive you.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) This is a poor day for important financial decisions. For starters, you might not have all the correct facts. Secondly, someone might try to pull a fast one on you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) You have low energy today, because the Sun in your sign opposes fuzzy Neptune. Not only does this rob you of energy, it also robs you of your assertiveness and ability to defend yourself.

Lie low.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Today you prefer to work alone or behind the scenes. That’s just fine, because it’s a vague, fuzzy day out there. Trust your gut instincts to keep a low profile.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) You might choose to withdraw from others today, or you might pretend to agree with someone just to avoid dissension. This is because your energies are low and you’re not quite sure of yourself.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Some of you will feel demoralized today when dealing with authority figures.

Don’t worry; you’re not alone.

You’re not in a self-assertive mood — that’s all.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Don’t let a teacher or someone else talk you into something today, especially regarding politics and religion. You have the right to refuse. You

have the right to your own ideas.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Do not make important decisions about inheritances, taxes, debt or anything that has to do with shared property.

Wait until another day.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Just accept the fact that close relationships are confusing today. That’s why this is a poor day for negotiations or contracts. Don’t let someone talk you into doing something you don’t really want to do.

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Special Events Business Services

I want to thank each and every one who made the effort to attend the open house for my 90th birthday. The many beautiful cards, the hugs & wishes, the gifts that weren't expected-a great day I shall never forget.

A special thank you to my precious family for all the planning and work to make the day so special.

Blessings to all, Lois Brown

52nd SWAP MEET EARLY WHEELS OF IA, Greenfield, IA: Adair Co. Fairgrounds, FREE Admission. September 56-7. Food Available.

Reservations-Dixie Johnson, (515)2383624, Info-John Sibert (515)707-5560

Lost & Found LOST: 1 YEAR OLD CHIHUAHUA brown dog.

Weighs about 3 lbs. She ran off from her home on Friday on Nuthatch Avenue near about a mile from 3 mile lake in Afton Iowa. She answers to the name of Angel. She has on a white flea collar on. If you have any information, please call Brad at 641-344-5254

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Cash, Cows, Corn, Cars- You’ll find them all in Classified Ads. 782-2141.

Business Opportunities L&M Mobile Home Estates is looking for someone to do Snow Removal for the 2014-2015 season.

641-344-1149 Proof of insurance is required

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Business Services

MCNEILL TREE SERVICE. Topping, Trimming and Removal. Free Estimates, insured. Call David at 641-344-9052.

CLARK'S TREE & STUMP Removal. Free Estimates, Insured. Call 641-782-4907 or 641342-1940.

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Creston Family Restaurant

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Dave Schaefer 641-348-2260 Fully Insured

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Now is the time to treat, call today to prevent them from coming back.

Wash/Detail Person Full-time position Pay based on experience Apply in person

Responsible for the operation of a $1MM transit agency serving seven counties in southern Iowa. Salary commensurate with qualifications.

Applications due September 5th.

Send resume to:

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Creston Nursing & Rehab Center 1001 Cottonwood 641-782-8511 bhodge@careinitiatives.org www.careinitiatives.org Not for Profit

EOE/AAP Disability & Vets

Dietary Manager Creston Nursing & Rehab Center is now hiring a Dietary Services Manager to join our team. The DSM plans, develops, directs and controls the activities of the dietary dept. including food preparation and service. Qualified candidates will have documented completion of state-approved Food Service Supervisor Course; Paid training provided to right candidate! Visit our website for full description and benefits and to apply online.

Creston Nursing & Rehab Center

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Creston, Iowa • 641-782-4540 1-888-782-4543 • gvpc2@iowatelecom.net

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410 W. Adams

Creston Nursing & Rehab Center is now hiring caring CNAs with strong work ethic to join our team.

We are proud to invest in you by providing nurse aide membership benefits (NAHCA), online training, LPN & RN tuition assistance, a generous anniversary bonus, & much more! Visit us on the web to learn more and apply.

GET RESULTS!

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Gleeson Constructors & Engineers, L.L.C. is a nationally recognized design-build construction firm specializing in the food processing industry.

We are currently in need of experienced construction help to fill the following positions.

Laborers-$12.00 Carpenters--$17.00 Iron Workers--$17.00 Certified Welders--$17.00 Concrete Finishers-- $17.00 Certified Crane Operator-- $25.00

Join us at Westar Join us at Westar Foods, Inc.!

Foods, Inc.!

807 W. Taylor 807 W. Taylor Creston, IA 50801 Creston, IA 50801

Now Hiring Shift Leaders!

Now Hiring Shift Leaders!

Great pay, benefits and possible long term employment opportunities are available. Apply today!

To apply call Jerry Reed – Superintendent 712-212-4092 or visit the Gleeson jobsite trailer located at Michael Foods 1009 South Brooks St Lenox, IA 50851 SOME PRIOR CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED Must be able to pass pre-employment physical Post Offer-Pre-Employment Drug Testing & E-Verify Required Gleeson Constructors & Engineers, L.L.C. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer www.gleesonllc.com

We offer excellent pay and We offer flexible excellent pay and benefits, schedule, benefits, flexible schedule, anda promotional opportunities. n d prom o t i o n a l Payopportunities. up to $12 per hour BOE! Pay up to $12 per hour BOE!

Ideal candidates will be team Ideal candidates will be team players who possess the players who possess the desire to through desire to succeed succeed through hard work work with 6 hard withat least at least months of previous restaurant 6 months of previous restaurant management experience. management experience.

Apply online at: Apply online at: www.westarfoods.com/career www.westarfoods.com/careers/ s/ EOE

Not for Profit

EOE/AAP Veterans & Disabled

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

Sat. Aug. 30- 11:00AM Lenox, IA. Tools, Tiller, Modern Furniture and Household Goods, Collectibles for Richard and Kathryn Wilson. Auctioneers: Darwin West, Tom Frey, Steve Bergren.

Sat. Aug. 30- 11:00AM Corning, IA. Tractors, Combine, Truck, Farm Equipment for Jerry & Kay Peckham. Auctioneers: Jack Kretzinger, Dan Kretzinger, Tony Douglas.

Sun. Aug. 31- 9:00AM Corning, IA. Furniture, Antiques & Collectibles, Farm Equipment for AgriVision and Others.

Auctioneers: Jack Kretzinger, Dan Kretzinger, Tony Douglas.

Mon. Sept. 1- 10:00AM Rural Grant, IA. High Quality Clean & Green JD Farm Equip., Shop & Hand Tools, Household and Collectibles for Stanley E. Peterman Estate.

Auctioneers: Steve Bergren, Darwin West, Tom Frey.

Sat. Sept. 6- 11:00AM Rural Creston, IA. TRS, Combine, Farm Equip, Featherlite Stock Trailer, 4-Wheeler, Skid Loader, Farm Misc for Dale & Linda McGinnis.

Auctioneers: Darwin West, Tom Frey, Todd Crill, Steve Bergren.

Sun. Sept. 7- 10:00AM Lorimor, IA. Tools, Trailers, Lawn Tractor, Household, Collectibles, Showcases for Jimmy & Kelley Sims. Auctioneers: Darwin West, Tom Frey, Todd Crill, Steve Bergren.

Sun. Sept. 7- 11:30AM Creston, IA. Antique Automobiles, Furniture, Collectibles & Dishes for Dean & Eileen Brown. Auctioneers: Tim Baier, Mark Venteicher, Larry Symonds, Ted Wallace.

Thurs.

Sept.

1110:00AM 16 miles South of Des Moines, IA. Farm Machinery, Shop Equipment, Grain Trucks for Bill O’Riley. Auctioneers: Kelly & Chad Daugherty.

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

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Alegent Creighton Clinics Seeks

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant We have a full time position available for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to work primarily in the Corning Clinic. Duties will include rotating hours in satellite clinics in Taylor County and Corning Clinic Saturday morning rotation.

• Requirements for Nurse Practitioner: Minimum of a Masters Degree in Nursing with completion of a Nurse Practitioner program, current Iowa RN License, must be licensed as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner ARNP-IA • Requirements for Physician Assistant: Must be a graduate of a Physician Assistant program, have a current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in Iowa and must have current Physician Assistant Certification.

Inquiries regarding position may be made to Deb Goldsmith, debra.goldsmith@alegent.org To apply go to http://www.alegentcreighton.com/careers, then search jobs and Enter Req. 1400025274 For application assistance, contact Sandi Lammers, Alegent Creighton Health Mercy Hospital Corning, call: 641-322-6279; Email: Sandra.lammers@alegent.org EOE

HELP WANTED

Michael Foods, Inc. in Lenox, Iowa, has immediate opportunities for employment on 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts.

Michael Foods is a diversified food processor and distributor with businesses in egg products, refrigerated grocery products and refrigerated potato products.

Previous experience in food manufacturing is not required.

We will train people with a solid work history!

For further information contact Human Resources at (641) 333-4700 or come to the plant to apply Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Real Estate

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HOUSE FOR SALE. Small two bedroom, one bath, all appliances stay, priced to sell, 641-7826164.

FOR SALE: SMALL, SQUARE straw bales, $4.00, 641-345-2258 leave message.

EFFICIENCY APARTMENT in Afton, $375/mo.

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

While we attempt to screen advertising Now Hiring: with potential of fraud, it is impossible • Shift Managers to screen all potential Starting at $9.50 problems.

We strongly en& above per hour courage readers to We offer flexible hours, competitive exercise caution and common sense, parpay, free uniforms, employee meal ticularly when dealing plan and much more! with unfamiliar companies.

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Looking for great people for Shift Managers

McDonald’s Creston 608 Wyoming Avenue Creston, IA 50801

$50 or Less ROCKER/GLIDER, solid green color with wooden arms, $50.00; dark wood end table with drawer and space underneath, $40.00; Motorola cell phone with charger $15.00, 641782-6144.

Apply online at: www.mcstate.com/6077

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

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Ferrara Candy Co. has immediate openings for experienced maintenance mechanics to join our 2nd and 3rd shift teams. Minimum of a two year degree and/or 2-4 years maintenance mechanic experience required. Mechanical troubleshooting and problem solving skills required including ability to read schematics and use test equipment. Must have pneumatic/hydraulic knowledge plus strong electrical experience. Prior computer experience required. Welding experience preferred. PLC experience a plus. Must be willing and able to work OT as required. Excellent wage and benefit package.

Send resume or apply in person to:

Ferrara Candy Company

Attention: Human Resources 500 Industrial Parkway, Creston, Iowa 50801 Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Your Guide To Dining And Entertainment

Garage Sale Garage Sale Northwest Southwest GARAGE SALE GARAGE SALE th

1383 190 St. across from SIRWA Saturday, August 30 7:30 a.m. - ?

Some antiques including brass/iron bed frame; air tank; welder; nails; canning supplies; lots of Kerr & Ball jars; dolls; clothing; and much more. Something for everyone.

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King and queen comforter sets; disk golf; golf balls; softball; baseballs; ice cooler; décor pillows; sheet set - full; jackets; sweatshirts; garden hose & reel; 7 ft. fold up ladder; ladies holiday clothes; womens & junior clothes; purses; shoes; mens L to XL; mens pants 40x31; July 4th lights, new; flannel sheets; pjs; jewelry; small child bike (training wheels); material, tennis rackets; DeckMate.

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1294 Green Acres Dr. 6 ½ miles east of Tingley on blacktop 2000 collectibles-antique items; also 400 vinyl records $1.00 each; old 1st edition books; suitcases; microwave ovens; vacuum sweepers – all very cheap!

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711 East Page St. Friday, August 29 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 pm.

Saturday, August 30 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Chest deep freeze, Nordic Track treadmill, 2 kitchen table and chair sets, misc. furniture, dehumidifier, antique school desk, copper boiler, misc. kitchen items, decorative items, fishing equipment, nice womens clothing, skeeter bass boat.

Sell through the Classifieds!

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Prairie View Assisted Living and Memory Care is now hiring for a

to place your News Advertiser want ad today!

Part-time

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Bob & Polly McCoy

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.

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of Bob’s Tools

Please apply online at www.midwest-health.com/careers For any questions please contact Gloria at 641-782-3131.

Woodworking, Plumbing, Electrical & Floor Covering Tools

Labor Day Weekend

Prairie View is a drug free workplace and an equal opportunity employer.

August 30, 31 & September 1 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Daily

PrairieView ASSISTED LIVING

1502 N. Cherry Street Creston, Iowa

Uptown Creston

Looking for great people for all shifts

Now Hiring: • Crew People Starting at $7.50 per hour We offer flexible hours, competitive pay, free uniforms, employee meal plan and much more!

McDonald’s Creston 608 Wyoming Avenue Creston, IA 50801

Looking for great people for Closing Shifts

HOUSE/ACREAGE FOR SALE BY OWNER

Now Hiring: • Closing Shifts Starting at $8.50 per hour We offer flexible hours, competitive pay, free uniforms, employee meal plan and much more!

Country Living! Great for large family or needing a place for horses/animals.

This is 12.5 acres m/l with 7 acres farmable.

Four bedroom house - well maintained.

Four levels, including partially finished basement. Totally updated. Very large Morton building (54’ x 135’) with south end cement floor/shop. Large garden spot.

Mature trees. Big yard. Located 1.5 miles north of Highway 2 between Kellerton & Mount Ayr. Another cemented storage area south of 2 more storage bins.

McDonald’s Creston 608 Wyoming Avenue Creston, IA 50801

641-414-0219

Apply online at: www.mcstate.com/6077

Apply online at: www.mcstate.com/6077

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

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

We Are Now Hiring If you have a passion for Seniors, are dedicated and flexible, we are looking for YOU!!!

Vintage Park Apartments is needing Full time, part time, and PRN workers for Universal Workers and Culinary Staff.

Treat America Food Services at our Southwestern Community College site is looking for 2 Food Service Workers to handle deli, salad bar and prep work M – F 10:30 am – 7:30 pm (FT) and 8:00 am – 1:00 pm (PT) NO WEEKENDS! Apply with resume in Word format to: sheilas@treatamerica.com EOE

810 E. Van Buren, Lenox, IA.

EOE

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Warner Bros. Recording Artist &

Winner of CMT’s Next Superstar

He has toured with Luke Bryan, Lee Brice, Josh Tompson, Blake Shelton, Little Big Town and Charlie Daniels just to name a few and is coming to your town!

Friday, August 29 9PM-12AM

Alexi Gromoutis & Dustin Baird

8:00 - 9:00 PM

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Vintage Park Apartments, Assisted Living

Matt Mason

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American Legion Post 70 119 N. Walnut • Creston

PARTS ROOM SUPERVISOR

Ferrara Candy Company has an immediate opportunity available for a PARTS ROOM SUPERVISOR in our Creston plant. This person will be responsible for leading maintenance spare parts and tooling operations with direct accountability for all maintenance areas. Directs maintenance activities to achieve plant budget and customer service (schedule attainment) targets.

Must have a working knowledge of maintenance operations, preferably in a food manufacturing environment; 2 yr degree or equivalent experience; 3-5 years previous supervisory experience; and must be computer literate. Prior purchasing experience preferred.

Excellent wage and benefit package.

To learn more and to apply online, go to: https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=10402081 Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

CDL DRIVER

Find the right people for the job, right here.

Computer Repair

Siding & Windows

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

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

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

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

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

FLOORING INSTALLATION. “You Buy it - We Install It” Ceramic, Hardwoods, Laminates, Vinyl, Carpet, Repairs. STEVE’S FLOOR SERVICE, Steve Johnson, 641278-6793. Measuring service available.

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

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

Iowa Select Farms is an equal opportunity employer.

Flooring

Glass

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 Plumber continuous reliable service in SouthSCHROEDER PLUMBING and west Iowa, free estimates, 641-322ELECTRICAL. Central air repair/ 5160 or 1-800-245-0337. new installations, new breaker Storage boxes, lighting fixtures, softeners, water heaters. Specialize in SHARP’S SELF-STORAGE Boats, manufactured and mobile homes. records, inventory, furniture.

Free estimates, licensed, insured, You store it, lock it, take the 641-202-1048. Accept Visa & key. Industrial Park, Creston, Mastercard.

641-782-6227.

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

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

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LABOR DAY:

Relax and enjoy our

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contest, bean bag toss tournament, dirt bike races, sand volleyball tournament, nickel scramble, duck regatta, a fishing derby, antique appraisal show, cook out and the Fogel Lake Glow Run 5K run/walk and one mile “fun run” for kids hosted by Diagonal Community School Foundation.

Registration for the Glow Run begins 7 p.m. Saturday at Fogel Lake shelter.

Fireworks at Fogle Lake begin at 9:30 p.m. Sunday.

Community Proceeds from this year’s Labor Day celebration in Diagonal will enrich the small train town in more ways than one.

The money raised through various activities will help the Diagonal Lions Club continue sidewalk improvements along Diagonal’s main street and provide a number of schol-

new banker’s hours

7 7 5 a.m.

p.m.

days/wk.

PCSB Bank Creston Drive-Up 501 W. Taylor CNA file photo

Bill Schaefer of Mount Ayr leaves a cloud of white smoke in the air during the third annual Tadd Bainum burnout contest in August 2012 at the Diagonal Labor Day celebration.

arships for graduating seniors.

“We basically pay for anything the community needs,” Bentley said.

What makes this such a great event?

“It’s just fun,” Bentley said. “I’ve been a part of it every year. And, I just en-

joy doing it.”

For Fogle Lake Glow Run registration information, visit www.bit.ly/diagonalglows.

For general Labor Day celebration weekend schedule and information, visit www.bit.ly/diagonallaborday.

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CNA photos by JAKE WADDINGHAM and LARRY PETERSON

Food and support: Top, a “tailgate” meal featuring pork sandwiches was served in the

SWCC Student Center prior to the match. Head baseball coach Pedro Hernandez, sophomore Ian Morrison and assistant baseball coach Kenny Namanny make their way through the food line before the volleyball team’s home opener against Des Moines Area Community College Wednesday. Above, student fans celebrate a Southwestern kill during Wednesday’s homeopening volleyball match against league rival DMACC. For more on the Spartans’ loss to the ninth-ranked Bears, see page 1S.

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THE NUMBERS GAME

Spartans fall in home opener

24 The number

By LARRY PETERSON

CNA sports writer • lpeterson@crestonnews.com

of consecutive wins by Iowa State opponent North Dakota State University, three-time defending Division I FCS national champion.

Ninth-ranked Des Moines Area Community College opened the 2014 conference season in dominating fashion Wednesday night, sweeping Southwestern 25-10, 25-11, 25-15 in the Spartans’ home opener.

NATIONAL DIGEST

League change DES MOINES — For the first time in five years, the Indoor Football League is expanding.

On Tuesday, Jeff Lamberti, president of the Iowa Barnstormers, announced that his franchise was leaving the Arena Football League and becoming part of the IFL. That expands the IFL’s roster from the nine franchises that have played these past two seasons to 12 for the 2015 season. Besides the Barnstormers, Billings, Mont., was and Wichita Falls, Texas, have been announced as expansion franchises.

Lamberti said it takes a lot more money to run an AFL franchise across the country.

Iowa will have short bus trips to play neighbors in Cedar Rapids; Sioux Falls, S.D.; and Grand Island, Neb.

DMACC improved to 4-1 overall while starting 1-0 in the ICCAC Division II race. SWCC falls to 1-5 and 0-1, with a welcome week off before traveling to Mason City next Wednesday and a tournament in Highland, Kan., the following weekend.

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CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Creston/O-M senior McClain Haines (15) carries the ball around right end during the Creston/O-M scrimmage last Thursday as a part of Creston Activities Night. Haines was working at quarterback on the play, but will also play wide receiver and free safety on defense as the Panthers host Norwalk Friday night in non-district play.

Panthers resume series with Norwalk

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There’s a chance of more rain showers Friday night, but that won’t put a damper on the eager anticipation of the football season for the 2014 Creston/Orient-

Macksburg Panthers.

Although coach Brian Morrison has to replace eight offensive starters and six on the defensive side from last year’s 6-4 playoff team, a stable of 18 seniors leads the high hopes for more success this fall.

It all starts with a home

game Friday against Norwalk, a team the Panthers have not faced for three years. (The Warriors shut out Creston/O-M 13-0 in week two of the 2011 season, which proved to be the Please see PANTHERS, Page 3S

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Southwestern’s Tabitha Karkosky reaches to block an attack by DMACC’s Kaitlynn Vought as Spartan libero Kirsten Anderson stands ready for the carom. DMACC swept the conference opener, 3-0.

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“It’s the beginning of the season, and we see things to work on,” said first-year SWCC coach Ting Liu, who has already taken her freshman-dominated team into battle with four nationallyranked teams in the opening six matches.

“The girls are disappointed,” Liu said. “It’s good that they have self-estimates set high for themselves. Hopefully we can get a win next week. We have to have better practices. You have to fix things in practice.”

After leading 16-9 in the first set, the Bears went on a 7-0 run to take a 23-9 command on the way to a 25-10 victory.

The Spartans did not offer much of a challenge in set two, falling behind by margins of 16-3 and 21-6 in the 25-11 loss.

The third set was much different.

Southwestern forced a DMACC timeout when freshman Madison Walston of Bedford had a quick slam kill on the jump service point by Carmen Subbert of Stanton, which closed the deficit to 10-6.

Walston’s tip to an open spot moments later made it

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Southwestern setter Bailey Preston of Omaha slides for a saving dig against DMACC in Wednesday’s home opener for the Spartans. Preston finished with eight setting assists.

11-7.

Freshman setter Bailey Preston served successive points to cut it to 13-10 midway through the set.

DMACC’s powerful net attack, including sophomore Nevada Meis of Council Bluffs St. Albert, started to take hold in building a 24-14 lead.

Erin Coker’s service point cut it to 24-15, but a net serve ended Southwestern’s

night in the 25-15 loss.

“Our offense was not regular tonight,” Liu said.

“Our passing was not consistent. Then the setter cannot save the ball. I thought (Indian Hills) last night was even taller and stronger, but they made more errors than this team. DMACC is pretty consistent. They just don’t give you points. “ Coker and Subbert led Southwestern with five kills

each. They also each had six digs. Preston ended with eight setting assists. Mikayla Prott, 6-foot middle hitter from Racine, Wis., had one solo block and an assisted block. Coker and Walston each had one assisted block.

Walston had the team’s only ace serve against a strong DMACC defense led by libero Amber Huttmann of Lewis Central.

Thousands turn out for Little League ‘America’s team’ By the Chicago Tribune

CHICAGO — Chicago crowned its newest kings Wednesday, as thousands turned out to celebrate Jackie Robinson West’s improbable run in the Little League World Series.

The players — most of whom had just started preschool the last time the city hoisted a baseball trophy — were cheered and applauded along a 13-mile parade route that snaked from the far South Side to Millennium Park. Fans shouted their names the entire way, in loud appreciation for the joy the boys brought to a summer too often devoid of it.

DJ Butler. Trey Hondras.

Pierce Jones. Ed Howard.

Marquis Jackson. Cameron Bufford. Prentiss Luster.

Lawrence Noble. Jaheim Benton. Brandon Green.

Darion Radcliff. Josh Houston. Eddie King.

They are Chicago sports royalty now, talented athletes who won the U.S. Little League crown despite the odds and united an entire town along the way.

“This is something that has galvanized the city,” White Sox executive vice president Kenny Williams said. “Everyone has rooted for these kids and they are to be celebrated.”

And Williams wasn’t the only one genuflecting be-

yellow T-shirts in tribute to the team that made it all “They are not the way to the Little League just Chicago’s World Series final game in Williamsport, Pa., before team. ... They losing to a club from Seoul, are America’s South Korea. Many carried team.” signs, too, praising everything from the boys’ maturi— Hawk Harrelson ty and sportsmanship to the White Sox announcer parents who raised them.

“Welcome home,” one sign read. “Make being hefore the players during the roes a lifetime occupation.” three-hour celebration.

“I’m so proud,” said Chance the Rapper Gwen Jackson, who lives thanked them for a lesson in in the Roseland neighborhumility. Rev. Jesse Jackson hood.

“It is so hard for these promised them a trip to Disyoung boys today.

To have ney World. And Cubs President Theo Epstein hinted he these kids do well, conduct may see some of them in the themselves well and show they are well-mannered — 2023 MLB draft.

“They are not just Chi- I have to show that we love cago’s team,” White Sox them.”

Amid the adulation, howTV announcer Hawk Harrelson told the Millennium ever, the city has asked Park crowd. “They are Ma- much of the boys. Chicago jor League Baseball’s team. now expects them to serve They are the NBA’s team. as role models in violenceThey are the NFL’s Team. plagued neighborhoods, imThey are the NHL’s team. prove the city’s image and They are America’s team.”

An estimated 10,000 people gathered downtown Wednesday to celebrate the city’s first baseball championship since the White Sox won the World Series in 2005. Another 2,000 showed up at Jackie Robinson field in Washington Heights to kick off the parade, according to the mayor’s office.

Most fans wore bright

inspire more black kids to play baseball.

There were references to these heavy — if impossible — responsibilities throughout the rally, including an impassioned plea from Williams for a citywide cease fire. Even Bill Haley, whose parents founded the team in 1971, suggested the boys could motivate change.

“Let’s keep this positive energy,” Haley told the crowd. “Let’s make our city great again.”

Chicago’s Democratic political class also latched onto the team’s popularity, as elected officials turned out in force for some television time and election-year campaigning during the rally. More than a half-dozen politicians spoke at the Washington Heights rally that kicked off the parade, prompting an antsy crowd to occasionally chant “We want the team! We want the team!”

Iowa State University’s football season opener on Saturday against North Dakota State will be broadcast on Fox Sports 1. That game is scheduled to kick off at 11 a.m.

Fox Sports 1 can be found on channel 52 on Mediacom, channel 219 on DirecTV and channel 150 on Dish. As of Wednesday, Dish Network and Fox Sports 1 were still involved in re-transmission consent negotiations.

As it stood Wednesday, Dish Network customers, including around 275,000 households in Iowa, won’t be seeing at least four college football games on FS1, because Dish Network isn’t willing to pay what Fox is charging.

Additionally, the Iowa State-Kansas State Big 12 Conference opener on Sept.

6 at Jack Trice Stadium also is scheduled for FS1.

The University of Iowa’s football season opener on Saturday against Northern Iowa will be broadcast on the Big Ten Network. That game is scheduled to kick off at 11 a.m.

Big Ten Network can be found on channel 51 on Mediacom, channel 610 on DirecTV and channel 410 on Dish.

Extra JV game Creston/O-M has added a junior varsity football game to the 2014 schedule, activities director Jeff Bevins said.

A game will be played against Chariton at 5:30 p.m.

Sept. 8 at Panther Field.

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USC’s Shaw suspended indefinitely for fabricating story

By GARY KLEIN Los Angeles Times

LOS ANGELES — USC cornerback Josh Shaw admitted to school officials that he had fabricated a story about rescuing a nephew from drowning and lied about how he suffered ankle injuries, the school announced Wednesday.

Shaw, who has been the focus of controversy the last two days, was suspended from the team indefinitely.

“We are extremely disappointed in Josh,” USC coach Steve Sarkisian said in a statement. “He let us all down. As I have said, nothing in his background led us to doubt him when he told us of his injuries, nor did

anything after our initial vetting of his story.”

In a statement released through attorney Donald Etra, who the school said had been retained by the player as legal counsel, Shaw acknowledged lying but did not say what actually happened.

“On Saturday, August 23, 2014, I injured myself in a fall. I made up a story about this fall that was untrue. I was wrong to not tell the truth. I apologize to USC for this action on my part.

“My USC coaches, the USC Athletic Department, and especially Coach Sarkisian have all been supportive of me during my college career and for that, I am very grateful.”

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Panthers’ only defeat until a first-round playoff setback against Spencer.)

Sophomore QB But this is a new look Norwalk team. Three years ago, it was a predominantly running team that beat the Panthers in a shutout. The Warrior squad coming to Panther Field Friday night is more diversified, led by a sophomore quarterback who earned his wings last year as a ninth-grader.

“They definitely pass the ball more than three years ago,” Morrison said. “Last year, with the freshman (Brady Brandsfield) coming up to varsity, they changed what they do offensively.

They’re in the shotgun 100 percent of the time. They will go empty backfield at times.”

As a freshman for the 5-5 Warriors, who beat district champion Dallas CenterGrimes, Brandsfield completed 133 of 237 passes for 1,822 yards. In completing 56 percent of his passes, he finished with 20 touchdowns and only six interceptions.

Big-play threat

new member of the Panthers’ district, and saw the two teams battle on even terms.

“I thought the first half Dallas Center-Grimes was the better team, and in the second half Norwalk was better,” Morrison said.

“On both Morrison sides of the ball, Norwalk lost the majority of their starters up front from a year ago. But their leading tackler (linebacker Brock Schwechel) is back, and they are very good in the offensive skill positions and the secondary. It’s a good secondary, with good speed and good athletes.”

Senior Cole Rice had two of the team’s seven interceptions last year.

Morrison, the team’s defensive coordinator, said limiting Norwalk’s big-play capability is the priority Friday night.

“We have to keep them in front of us to compete,” Morrison said. “If we don’t, we’re going to have a tough time.”

Alex Nielsen returns as a punter with a 38-yard average before suffering an ankle injury last year.

Nielsen succeeds Brandon Phipps at quarterback in an offense directed by former Panther Ryan McKim, who returned to the staff after stints Nielsen at Iowa State as an offensive graduate assistant and a special teams assistant with Oklahoma University last year.

McKim and Morrison said there are changes in terminology and efficiency in running the offense, such as play signals from the sidelines instead of shuttled players to the huddle, but the general philosophy has changed little.

“We’re still a downhill, zone-scheme, gap-scheme running football team that will take what the defense gives us in the passing game,” McKim said. “It’s still the same plays, just some variations.”

New backs

Senior Conner Pals and And, one of his two main sophomore Chase Shiltz are targets is back. Senior Luke Special teams listed as co-starters at runGreenslade, wearing No. Both teams also return ning back to succeed 1,0003, had 41 receptions for quality players in the kickyard rusher Adam Baker.

649 yards and seven touching game.

Norwalk’s Daniel Pals, at 5-8 and 163 pounds, downs. He is also dangerObley was 30-of-33 on extra has added 15 pounds from ous in the kick return game point kicks last year, and his junior campaign. with a 24.8 yard average on teammate Karson Olerich Alex Tamerius, a starter kickoff returns, including linea 98-yard touchdown, and was perfect in seven field at 16.5-yard average on punt goal attempts, including a backer as 49-yarder. a sophoreturns.

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Many of the receivers are back, except for Maxx Walters and Jesse Rathe.

In the line, Nate Haley and Trey Benson have moved on to college football at Graceland and Iowa State, respectively, along with tight end Levi Eblen at Simpson College.

Sophomore Cole Tanner assumes the center position in 2014, while 275-pound senior Jake Gutschenritter holds down a tackle spot.

Sophomore Kadon Hulett is a newcomer at guard. Tayler Pettit and Jordan Thompson are returnees at guard and tackle.

Defense experience The Panther defense is more experienced. Baker and Alex Chapman, now at Iowa Central, are gone from the end positions. Likewise for linebackers Gavin Leith, Rathe and Frain, a two-time all-stater. Walters is gone at cornerback, but several returnees are in the secondary, such as Pals, Bryce Briley, Sam Hartsock and McClain Haines.

Hartsock, Haines, Briley and Tyson Tucker are also rotating at the wide receiver position.

Hulett and freshman Trevor Downing are listed as newcomers in the defensive line along with returnees Pettit and Thompson.

Shiltz takes over Rathe’s spot at outside linebacker.

“We’ve had good practices and the the guys are excited to get started,” Morrison said.

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

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Looking for answers, looking for speed, looking for a break … and Kasey’s hoping for a Chase ticket.

How surprising is Kasey Kahne’s season of struggles?

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Who ordered express delivery of a HANS?

When you look at the current standings and see the guys who are battling to make the Chase, his name definitely jumps out at you. He was, after all, on everyone’s list of championship contenders entering 2014. Of course, all of those opinions followed the words, “In case Jimmie Johnson doesn’t win again …” So, yes, surprising, but not exactly shocking.

What rating do you give Hamlin’s toss of his HANS? GODSPEAK: It didn’t look like he did a complete windup, so I would have ruled it a balk.

KEN’S CALL: No more than a 5, but a HANS is awkward to throw; should’ve chucked the steering wheel.

OK, why not shocking?

Kasey Kahne’s numbers show that throughout his 11-year Cup career, just when you get accustomed to seeing him as a real contender, he takes a step back. Won six times in ’06, none in ’07. Tenth in points in ’09, 20th in 2010. Consecutive Chase berths and four total wins in 2012-13, and now this year’s flop.

Is Darlington regaining its Labor Day date a good thing?

GODSPEAK: It is fantastic. Certain races belong on certain holidays, and this is the right fit for the Southern 500.

KEN’S CALL: Yes, for the romantics, but remember how hot it gets there? Remember to pack the Gold Bond.

How ’bout a disclaimer?

You got it: Having said all that, Kasey Kahne can still become the 2014 Cup champ. A win in the next two weeks, or a mild points rally, and he’s Chasin’, and once Chasin’, everyone has a chance (well, except Aric Almirola and AJ Allmendinger).

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Joey Logano, Brad Keselowski and, we’re guessing, a laptop tuned to a website that contains the secret to racing momentum (“Go fast, turn left, repeat”).

The most impressive team of the 2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series may be Team Penske, which has six wins and both of its drivers squarely qualified for the Chase playoffs.

Penske “twins” Joey Logano and Brad Keselowski flexed their motor muscles Saturday night at Bristol Motor Speedway by sweeping the top two positions.

Logano matched Keselowski’s win total of three, and now some think the Cup Series championship could be decided between these young drivers.

Keselowski won the 2012 title and liked the taste of champagne (and his sponsor’s beer, of course).

“We’re entering the Chase strong in a lot of different ways, and I think we’re both legitimate threats to win the championship this year, and I’m proud of that,” Keselowski said.

“Hopefully we can keep that momentum rolling in weeks to come. As far as Bristol and the rest of it is concerned, running second is certainly something to be proud of.”

Keselowski has been in the championship fight before and won. This will be new territory for Logano, who has excelled since leaving Joe Gibbs Racing. “I think he (Logano) has a tremendous shot at winning the championship, and I don’t underestimate him,” Keselowski said. “I don’t want to speak for my competition and what they think; I’ll let them speak for themselves.”

Logano said don’t overestimate or underestimate his No. 22 Ford team, which seems to be hitting its stride at just the right time.

“We’re gonna go out there and do the best we

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can do,” he said. “Do what we’ve been doing. (Crew chief) Todd Gordon and myself have been working very good together and communicating a lot with our race car. We’ve got a really good shot.”

CAGE MATCH It looks like Matt Kenseth will get into the Chase on points since he is 41 points ahead of 14th-place Ryan Newman. Greg Biffle is 16th in points, but if a new winner emerges at Atlanta this Sunday, that would bump him out of the Chase standings. If that happened, then Clint Bowyer, Newman and Biffle — who are separated by just 16 points — would be slugging it out at Richmond for the final Chase position, either by going for the win or gaining points on the drivers in this scramble.

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Denny Hamlin vs. Kevin Harvick: Hamlin was leading the race at Bristol when Harvick came along and wrecked him out of the race.

Godwin Kelly gives his take: “Both these drivers are strong-willed. This will either escalate or go away very quickly. There’s no in between.”

DREAM WEEKEND Ford had a dream weekend at Bristol. Ford machines swept all three NASCAR races — Trucks, Nationwide, Cup. Ford hasn’t won all three national series at the same track on a race weekend since 2006, when Mark Martin and Matt Kenseth did it for Roush Fenway Racing at Bristol. Ford Racing’s nine Cup wins this season are the most for the manufacturer since 2008, when it enjoyed 11 victories. And just for the record, Logano’s win was Ford’s 627th all-time Cup Series victory and the 35th by Team Penske with Ford.

WHAT’S ON TAP? SPRINT CUP: Oral-B USA 500 SITE: Atlanta Motor Speedway SCHEDULE: Friday, practice (Fox Sports 1, 2:30 p.m.), qualifying (Fox Sports 1, 7:10 p.m.). Saturday, practice (Fox Sports 2, 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.).

Sunday, race (ESPN, coverage starts at 7 p.m., green flag at 7:46 p.m.)

NATIONWIDE: Great Clips 300 SITE: Atlanta Motor Speedway SCHEDULE: Saturday, qualifying (Fox Sports 2, 4:00 p.m.), race (ESPN2, 7:30 p.m.)

CAMPING WORLD TRUCKS: Silverado 250 SITE: Canadian Tire Motorsports Park SCHEDULE: Sunday, race (Fox Sports 1, 1:30 p.m.)

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

Winner: Kasey Kahne Rest of the top five: Ryan Newman, Greg Biffle, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Matt Kenseth Dark horse: Martin Truex Jr.

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Disappointment: Joey Logano First one out: Kurt Busch Don’t be surprised if: We see a 13th Cup Series driver get a win at this fast, slippery track.

WEEKLY DRIVER RANKINGS — BASED ON BEHAVIOR AND PERFORMANCE JOEY LOGANO On a serious pre-Chase roll

BRAD KESELOWSKI Team Penske gets our top two spots

JEFF GORDON Not afraid of that Penske power

JIMMIE JOHNSON Quietly regaining his footing

JUNIOR EARNHARDT Shopping for sheet metal

KEVIN HARVICK Erased from Hamlin’s “Framily” list

MATT KENSETH Just as many wins this year as you

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