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DES MOINES (AP) — The Republican-controlled House on Thursday approved a voter identification bill, despite criticism from Democrats that the measure would suppress voter turnout among minorities, the elderly and the disabled.

The bill by Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate would make several changes to Iowa’s elections system, though most attention has been on a requirement that voters show approved ID at the polls. The measure is opposed by advocates for easier voting requirements such as the League of Women Voters of Iowa and elections

officials including the Iowa State Association of County Auditors.

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, 34 states had laws in 2016 requesting or requiring voters to show identification at the polls.

Republican lawmakers have for years supported identification at polling places, saying it’s needed to fight improper voting despite the rarity of voter fraud.

“Iowans agree with this bill,” said Rep. Ken Rizer, R-Marion and the bill’s floor manager. “They understand that if you have to show an

SW Iowa Home and Garden Show features new Iowa House OKs Backyard BBQ contest bill banning The Southwest Iowa Home and Garden Show to be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 8, at Southern Prairie YMCA will feature a new component.

Organizers wanted to do something new and different at the show this year and came up with the idea of the Backyard BBQ Competition.

Hy-Vee stepped up to sponsor the event and will provide the meat for competitors.

The competition includes three different categories – pork butt, beef brisket and ribs. Entry fee is $100 per

team. Teams can enter as many or as few categories as they want for the single $100 entry fee.

Deadline for entries is March 17. Those interested in participating can contact Southern Prairie YMCA for entry forms or to have questions answered.

Entries will be judged by a five-judge panel. Teams can set up equipment anytime between 4 and 8 p.m.

Friday, April 7, or wait until Saturday morning. A meeting for all participants is 8 a.m. Saturday, April 8.

Corning Rental, a member of Southwest Iowa Homebuilders Alliance, is donating use of generators to contestants for electrical needs.

“It’s more of a fun thing,”

US adds robust 235K jobs, making Fed rate hike all but sure WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers added a robust 235,000 jobs in February and raised pay at a healthy pace, making it all but certain that the Federal Reserve will raise short-term interest rates next week.

Friday’s jobs report from the government made clear that the economy remains on solid footing nearly eight years after the Great Recession ended.

The unemployment rate dipped to a low 4.7 percent

from 4.8 percent, the Labor Department said. More people began looking for jobs in February, a sign of confidence that raised the proportion of Americans working or seeking work to the highest level in nearly a year.

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said Craig Mittag, member of the Southwest Iowa Homebuilders Alliance.

“We had kind of t h o u g h t Mittag about the big smoker contests they have to qualify for the state fair. We thought about that, but they had a lot of rules and things you had to abide by and get sanctioned judges. We wanted to include more local people so we just went with the Backyard BBQ Competition. So, if you want to smoke something, grill it, however you want to prepare it, just to include more local people

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prohibit cities or counties from adopting or enforcing ordinances that raise the minimum hourly wage above the state level of $7.25. That would override wage increases approved in Polk, Johnson, Linn and Wapello counties.

Republicans say the bill will add uniformity for employers, and argue the Iowa Constitution already prohibits local governments from individually raising wages. Democrats say the measure hurts workers, especially those who will have their pay cut.

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The chamber approved the bill Thursday night, will all the votes in support coming from the GOP majority.

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since the home and garden show is a more local event.”

Mittag said 100 percent of the proceeds from the entry fees will be given directly back to contestants as prize money. Remaining meat not presented to judges will be collected and used at the concession stand at the Southwest Iowa Home and Garden Show.

Winners of the contest will be announced at noon Saturday, April 8, in the auditorium.

Meat will be available for pickup Friday, April 7, at Creston Hy-Vee. “They’re going to get everybody’s bundles ready,” Mittag said. “They’ll have your packet ready to pick

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up the day before at Hy-Vee, so you can marinate, you can do whatever you need with it and start cooking it Friday night.”

The Southwest Iowa Home and Garden Show used to be held every other year, but was recently changed to a yearly event.

“The event itself is actually sponsored by Southwest Iowa Homebuilders Alliance and Southern Prairie YMCA,” Mittag said. “HyVee has very generously

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months and accelerate economic growth. Americans are buying homes at a solid pace, and manufacturing is rebounding, in part because of improving economies overseas.

The February jobs data likely provides the final piece of evidence the Fed needs to feel confident enough to resume raising rates. A rate increase at the Fed’s meeting next week would mark its third hike in 15 months, a reflection of how far the economy has come since the recession ended.

Average hourly pay rose 2.8 percent year over year in February, a decent gain though slightly below historical averages. In a healthy economy, wages typically rise at a roughly 3.5 percent annual pace.

Last month’s hiring was boosted by 58,000 additional construction jobs, the most in nearly a decade. That figure was likely enhanced by unseasonably warm weather in much of the nation.

Friday’s report was the first to cover a full month under President Donald Trump. During the presidential campaign, Trump had cast doubt on the validity of the government’s jobs data, calling the unemployment rate a “hoax.” But just minutes after Friday’s report was released at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time, Trump retweeted a news report touting the job growth.

An array of evidence suggests that the U.S. job market is fundamentally healthy or nearly so. Hiring over the past two months has averaged 237,000, up from last year’s monthly average of 187,000.

The number of people seeking first-time unemployment benefits — a rough proxy for the pace of layoffs — reached a 44-year low two weeks ago.

Business confidence has risen since the presidential election, with many business executives saying they expect faster economic growth to result from Trump’s promised tax cuts, deregulation and infrastructure spending.

The U.S. economy is also benefiting from steadier economies overseas. Growth

kicked in the last few years.

Last year, they paid for the speaker. This year, they’re going to pay for the speaker and the meat for the BBQ contest. And also SWCC, because we use some of their facilities in conjunction with the Y.” Businesses related to home and garden can still sign up for booths at the show. Interested businesses can contact Southern Prairie YMCA. Mittag also noted the hours of the show have changed slightly, since it is on the same day as Creston Community High School’s prom this year. is picking up or stabilizing in most European countries as well as in China and Japan.

The 19-nation alliance that uses the euro currency expanded 1.7 percent in 2016, an improvement from years of recession and anemic growth. Germany’s unemployment rate has fallen to 3.9 percent, although in crisis-stricken Greece, unemployment remains a painful 23 percent.

In the United States, employers have been hiring solidly for so long that in some industries, they’re being compelled to raise pay.

Hourly wages for the typical worker rose 3.1 percent in 2016, according to a report this week by the Economic Policy Institute. That’s much higher than the 0.3 percent average annual pay gain, adjusted for inflation, since 2007, the EPI said.

Minimum wage increases last year in 17 states and Washington, D.C., helped raise pay among the lowest-paid workers, the EPI found. Pay increases for the poorest 10 percent of workers were more than twice as high in states where the minimum wage rose as in states where it did not.

At the start of 2017, minimum wages rose again in 19 states, a trend that might have helped raise pay last month.

U.S. builders are breaking ground on more homes, and factory production has recovered from an 18-month slump, fueling growth and hiring. In February, manufacturing expanded at the fastest pace in more than two years, according to a trade group. Businesses have stepped up their purchases of industrial equipment, steel and other metals, and computers.

And in January, Americans bought homes at the fastest pace in a decade despite higher mortgage rates.

That demand has spurred a 10.5 percent increase in home construction in the past 12 months.

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ID to board a plane, cash a check, get welfare benefits, buy Sudafed, that it makes sense that you ought to show an ID in order to protect one of our most precious Constitutional rights.”

The bill would require people to show one of several forms of acceptable identification at election polls. They include an Iowa driver’s license, a state ID, a U.S. passport or a military-related ID. The bill does not mandate a photo component, since people without a state driver’s license or state ID are expected to receive a free identification card.

Other provisions would eliminate straight-party voting and allow polling staff to use a voter’s signature on an ID card to determine whether the voter is the person depicted on the ID card.

Democrats spent most of the floor debate — which began Wednesday and lasted until nearly midnight — arguing about the bill’s impact on voter turnout. They said the measure would disproportionately affect minorities and make it harder for them to vote.

Rep. Phyllis Thede, D-Bettendorf, also challenged Republican lawmakers — who control the Legislature and governor’s seat — on whether voter fraud is a problem in Iowa.

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Republicans used a rare procedural move to end debate and force a vote on the bill. The majority party recently used the same strategy to conclude debate on legislation that eliminates most collective bargaining rights for public workers.

Lawmakers voted 59-40 along party lines for the bill. One Democrat said she voted by accident for the bill, and had requested a change in the chamber’s records.

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plauded the vote, and continued to defend his bill against any allegations of possible voter disenfranchisement. He said he wants the state to preserve high voter turnout.

“I want to make this clear: No eligible voter will be denied their right to vote by this legislation,” he said in a statement. “I am adamant about that fact and will fight to ensure voters are not disenfranchised.”

The legislation now heads to the Senate, where there is also support among majority Republicans.

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top all the way down, who are you going after?” she asked. “Help me understand this. Where is there fraud?”

There are about 2 million active, registered voters in Iowa. About 1.6 million, or 79 percent, of that group voted in the 2016 election, according to data available through the non-partisan Legislative Services Agency.

The Secretary of State said he was only informed of 10 potentially improper votes in 2016, according to public documents disclosed in an Associat-

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

Driving tests on Wednesday mornings by appointment.

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

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

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

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Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 308 W. Union St. 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.

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

Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, 9 a.m. to noon, 308 W. Union St.

Union County Board of Supervisors, 9 a.m. Monday, Board Room, Union County Courthouse.

Agenda includes: 9:05 a.m. open forum; 9:10 a.m. Zach Gunsolley, Union County Engineer - maintenance activity report, wind development ordinance discussion; 10:10 a.m. Sandy Hysell, Union County Auditor - approve bid for new patrol vehicle, Alliant Energy lighting resolution No. 21, REAP resolution No. 22, first reading of flood plans management ordinance - reference National Flood Insurance Program; claims.

— — — — — — Mount Ayr Community Schools Board of Education, 6 p.m. Monday, board room.

Agenda includes: administrative reports: activity fund, buildings and grounds - report on FB track projects, lunch, transportation, technology, principal reports; new business - set date for 2017-18 budget hearing and publication in Mount Ayr Record News, approval of 2017-18 school calendar, approval of Suburban bids, approval of camera bids, personnel; consideration of: bills to be paid, secretaries-treasurer financial report; miscellaneous; superintendent’s report - purchase laptops out of general fund.

— — — — — — Corning Community Schools Board of Education work session, 6 p.m. Monday, Corning.

Agenda includes: 6 p.m. Kim Wood - hot lunch program; 6:15 p.m. Tim Thibodeaux - transportation; 6:30 p.m. Chris Boswell maintenance; 6:45 p.m.Jason Wetzel - athletics.

Corning Community Schools Board of Education, 7 p.m. Monday, Corning.

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Soybeans — $9.17 • Gavilon Grain: Corn — $3.19 Soybeans — $9.28

March 13-18 Monday TBD varsity girls/boys golf practice starts.

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3 p.m. varsity girls track and field relays at ISU Lied Recreation Athletic Center in Ames.

Tuesday 5 to 9 p.m. speech team showcase dinner theatre at CCHS. Activity director meeting at Atlantic.

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Monday: corn dog, carrots, celery, dip, fruit cocktail.

Tuesday: Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, pears, homemade roll.

Wednesday: orange chicken, steamed rice, green beans, pineapple.

Thursday: hot dog with bun, Doritos, broccoli with dip, apple slices. Three hour early out.

Friday: no school – spring break.

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Tuesday: hamburger, french fries, tomatoes, pickle, onion.

Wednesday: chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, peas, carrot sticks.

Thursday: breaded loin sandwich, baked beans, pickles, onions.

Friday: grilled cheese, lil’ sausage smokies, tomato soup, broccoli. Wear green day.

All meals are served with lettuce, fruit, fresh fruit and milk.

Orient-Macksburg Monday: meatballs, sweet potato puffs, cucumber slices, peaches, bread and butter.

Tuesday: fish sticks (pre-K–eighth), fish sandwich (ninth–12th), baked beans, coleslaw, apple.

Wednesday: beef fingers, cheesy broccoli, cauliflower, pears, bread and butter.

Thursday: pizza, corn, baby carrots, mixed fruit.

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North Pine Street. site, restored Creston Depot. Wednesday, Burglary, 6:20 p.m., Feb. 27.

Welfare check, 2:30 p.m., Traffic complaint, 1:07 a.m., Agenda includes: Review Wednesday, South Cherry Street.

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Theft, 2:53 p.m., Wednesday, claims for: Jan.18, Feb.8, Medical, 8:39 a.m., Feb. 28.

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Feb. 22, March 8; public foEscort, 3 p.m., Wednesday, Traffic complaint, 2:18 p.m., rum; other items.

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Wednesday, West Townline Traffic complaint, 5:35 p.m., Creston Park and Recre- Street.

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

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

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

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HOROSCOPE For Saturday, March 11, 2017 ARIES (March 21 to April 19)This is a good day to take care of little details that will help you get better organized.

Shop for those minor things you need. Pull your act together. Make a to-do list.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20)You feel playful today, which is why this is a good day to schmooze with others.

Enjoy social outings, sporting events and fun activities with children.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You might want to cocoon at home today, because it pleases you to be among familiar surroundings. A conversation with a female family member could be significant.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22)During conversations with others today, you want to get right down to the nitty-gritty of life. You don’t want to skate on the surface of things and pretend to talk about the weather.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) If shopping today, you will be more influenced by your emotions than your thinking process. Don’t get carried away.

Remember to differentiate between wants and needs.

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22)Because the Moon is in your sign today, you will be more emotional than usual.

However, you also will be a bit luckier than all the other signs. This gives you a slight advantage!

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) You will prefer to work alone or behind the scenes today.

Therefore, take advantage of any chance to enjoy solitude in beautiful surroundings.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) A conversation with a female acquaintance could be important today. You might need to confide in someone, or someone might want to confide in you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Personal details about your private life appear to become public today. It seems that bosses, parents and VIPs are talking about you. Don’t react. Just be cool.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Because you need a change of scenery today, do something different. Go someplace you’ve never been before. Travel somewhere if you can.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Focus on details regarding shared property, taxes, inheritances and debt. Tie up whatever loose ends you can today.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20)Because the Moon is opposite your sign today, you have to go more than halfway when dealing with others. This simply requires a little tolerance, patience and understanding.

YOU BORN TODAY You are interested in many things, but have a strong sense of destiny.

Once you embrace something, you take it to the extreme.

During the next three years, you will experience a time of culmination, success and financial accumulation. That’s why it is wise to settle your debts this year. This also is a social year that deals with the results of last year’s changes.

Birthdate of: Anton Yelchin, actor; John Barrowman, actor; Jenny Packham, fashion designer. (c) 2017 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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pantyhose close to my skin color, or maybe one shade darker. If you know what brand and style to get, you can work comfortably in the right hosiery, and you may even forget you are wearing them. – Lana K. in Tennessee Lana, depending on the office setting (legal, banking, insurance), a general “dress code” for professional employees might suggest pantyhose. Other areas of work, such as art, creative and entertainment, may wear jeans. You cannot dictate or judge others by what you personally do or wear at work. – Heloise SAFE-DRIVING HINT Dear Heloise: I have a hint for drivers: When backing out of a parking spot, put your four-way flashers on. It informs other vehicles and people walking that you are backing up, especially if you can’t see due to an SUV or a pickup with a lift kit on the sides. I’m a retired trucker.

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CLUB NEWS Creston Lions

Creston Lions met Feb. 7 at the Pizza Ranch. The meeting was opened by Mike Duckworth who led in the Pledge of Allegiance. The invocation was given by Delmer Brown.

Ron Dunphy introduced two guest speakers from The Learning Center of Southwest Iowa. It is located at 1715 W. Prairie St., Suite A in the lower level of Crest Ridge.

The speakers presented information about the history and purpose of the center. The purpose is to provide students who learn differently with the supplemental, research-based intervention and support needed to achieve academic success. It is a 501(c)3 nonprofit. The goal for students receiving services at TLC is to bridge the gap and perform at grade level in reading and math. Kathy Ralston is the family enrichment chairperson. There are various ways that the community can be of help to TLC with financial assistance and other volunteer efforts. Anyone interested or for more information, call the center at 641-782-3849.

The business meeting included the reading of several thank-you letters. A request to help a person with new lenses for eyeglasses was approved. It was decided to make a donation to The Learning Center. The meeting adjourned.

The Creston Lions met Tuesday, March 7, at the Pizza Ranch. Duckworth opened the meeting and led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Stew Stewart gave the invocation.

Following the meal, Stewart introduced four students from FFA at Creston Community High School. They were Tristan Travis, Paige Parsons, Devon Buls and Kayla Luther. They each told of their activities and contests which they participate in locally, district and state wide. These activities give the students practical experience in many subjects including agriculture, business, leadership, public speaking and more. There

are a number of events they work on in their efforts to earn an Iowa Degree. A new event they are planning will be an FFA prom to be held April 1 at the school house at Prescott. Other FFA chapters are being invited.

For the Lions business meeting, the secretary’s minutes and treasurer’s report were given and approved.

A storage shed has been acquired for storage of Lions’ items. Memorial money and individual donations have made this possible. The ‘Spud Supper’ was very successful and the support of the community is greatly appreciated. A nominating committee for officers for 2017-18 was named. A request for financial help to buy eyeglasses for a child was approved. Delmer and Alice Brown reported on the candy route. Volunteer members continue to assist an adult with a visual handicap with transportation to work.

The drawing was won by Delmer Brown. The next meeting will be April 4.

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Kiwanis

The weekly Kiwanis meeting was held 12:05 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, at the Windrow meeting room with 24 members and two guests. President Chris Eaton presided, Ed Ritter gave the prayer and Joe Powers was the finemaster.

The program was given

by Jessie Carter and Melissa Heatherington, coaches with the new Creston Archery Team. They discussed the formation of the new team, plans for practice and 2-D and 3-D tournaments for middle and high school kids that are attending now, and the hope for fourth and fifth grade students to be able to join soon.

The team is open to all kids that want to participate. Kiwanis donated $550 to the CAT team.

The annual pancake day for Kiwanis will be from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. March 14, at Creston First United Methodist Church, on the corner of Elm and Howard streets. The club

members have tickets now which are $6 for adults. Tickets purchased at the door are $7. Club members will do all the cooking of both regular and blueberry pancakes once again.

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DWF Executive Committee

The DWF Executive Committee met Thursday, March 2, at First Christian Church Disciples of Christ with nine members attending. The meeting opened with everyone reciting the DWF prayer.

Secretary Twila Brant read the minutes and they were approved. Treasurer’s report was given by Barb Jennings and approved.

In old business, there isn’t a high school senior for the scholarship. A motion was made to table the review of the rules on the scholarships until a later date. DWF will have a pie sale March 19 to replenish the scholarship fund.

The pie sale will be going on at coffee fellowship.

Rebecca Circle served 55 people pancakes, sausage and applesauce before the Ash Wednesday service.

For new business, the committee will need to go to the board about hiring someone to wash the windows in the church and about who is going to serve the Lenten supper. ASP will have their potluck Sunday, March 12, at the church. There will be a ministerial cluster meeting Monday, March 13, at the church, and coffee and doughnuts will be furnished by Mary Circle.

There were no committee reports to discuss.

A motion was made by Rhonda Vogel to adjourn, seconded by Irene Francis and approved. The next meeting will be 10 a.m. Thursday, April 6, at the church. The meeting closed with everyone reciting the DWF benediction.

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Court Joan of Arc No. 428 met in the church hall following Mass. Dinner was served by the committee of Janet Brown, chairman, and Pat Wagner, Barb Thomsen, Barb Thompson and Linda Linch. The meeting was called to order by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer.

The treasurer’s report and minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.

Betty reported she sent five cards last month. We received a thank-you from Mark O’Riley for the donation to the Creston Area Food Pantry.

No entries were received for the education contest. Pat Pokorny reported the LC Clinic is doing very well and their clients have increased.

They will have a fundraiser in May. Members were encouraged to attend the state convention to be held May 5-7 in Ames.

Betty made a motion that our court make a contribution for gifts for the State Regent and State Chaplain. Marsha seconded it and the motion carried. The state is requesting a raffle item from each court.

We are giving a Bible.

A sign-up sheet was passed around for those wishing to bring soup for the first soup supper in Lent. Circle of Love reports were turned in. Retta is working on plans for the next bake sale at Bunn-OMatic with March 17 as a possible date. Teresa Pudenz won the door prize. The group recited the membership prayer to close the meeting. Teresa Pudenz made the motion to adjourn. Mary McElroy seconded it and the meeting was adjourned.

The rest of the evening was spent assembling cookie plates to be delivered to shutins and public servants.

VFW Post 1797

VFW Post 1797 met Feb. 14 at the Elks Lodge in Creston.

Twenty-three members and guests were present for dinner.

Commander Gary O’Daniels called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. with 15 members present.

The post draped the charter for veterans Edwin Van Surksum, Ron Levine, Michael McCarthy, Oscar Lovell and Martin Shawler.

Minutes and QM reports were read and approved.

Service officers reported four hours for community service, 37 hours for hospital, 47 hours for honor guard, one hour for Christmas basket and 1 hour for cemetery, with a total of 90 hours. The post also traveled 316 miles for veterans.

In old business, the post had an update on Union County Honor Flight, and also reviewed some legislative initiatives for Iowa Veterans in the current legislative session.

In new business, the post will send a thank you to the Elks for sponsoring a soup supper to raise money for the Honor Flight project. They contributed more than $1,500 to the funds. Contributions from the Creston FBLA event, Elks supper and other community donations have pushed the fund total to more than $13,000. A motion was made and approved to donate $75 to Creston First United Methodist Church for their soup supper. There was also a first call for new officers for 2017-18.

The meeting adjourned at 8 p.m. The next meeting will be Tuesday, March14, at the Elks Lodge with dinner at 6 p.m. and meeting to follow at 7 p.m. All veterans are en-

couraged to attend.

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CARSPA

Creston Area Retired School Personnel Association (CARSPA) held its meeting Feb. 14 in the Del Richardson conference room at Greater Regional Medical Center.

Following breakfast, 14 members enjoyed a presentation on “Lavender Garden Products” by Kim Lauffer.

She and her husband, Blake, grow lavender, process it and use it to produce natural soaps and lotions. Their website is www.berlyblake. com. Their goal is to grow the lavender needed to handcraft their own products and keep them as all-natural as possible. The ingredients they can’t grow themselves or get locally are purchased only from reputable fair trade companies.

They market their products at area farmer’s markets.

A business meeting followed. Members’ monetary contribution of $25 was collected and donated to Orient-Macksburg Elementary School in Orient to be used by the school nurse in assisting a family or families to meet the personal needs of their children. The next meeting will be March 14 at Crest Ridge Estates.

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Ladies Lakeshore Auxiliary

Ladies Lakeshore Auxiliary met March 8.

Canasta winners were Wanda Nash, first; Gwen Sandeman, second; and Linda Clark, third.

Joy Seeley won the door prize.

Seeley will host cards and chatter Wednesday, March 15.

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Thursday: pulled pork, baked beans, coleslaw, wheat hamburger bun, apple cobbler.

Friday: corned beef, red whole potatoes, cabbage and carrots, rye bread, lime gelatin cake.

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IT’S TIME TO GET YOUR CAR READY FOR

Keeping it clean

By Craig W. Armstrong

Let’s assume we all shower on a daily basis. We keep ourselves clean and groomed, as this is the norm in our society. But can we say the same thing for the vehicles we drive? For some of us, yes, we like our cars to shine as they go down the road. For some of us, that’s not as important. If you are one of the former, you have several options when it comes to keeping your car clean. Here’s a look at some of the options, which might be best for you.

First, there is the self-service car wash. As the name implies, you will be doing to the work. You pull your vehicle into a stall and are equipped with a hose or water jet and a brush. The brush generates soap/foam. The concept is simple, scrub your car with the brush and rinse it with the water jet. Your water and soap are usually controlled by the amount of money you spend. The more money you spend, the more soap and water you get.

Next is the automated car wash. This is pretty much as easy as it gets. You simply sit in your vehicle while it is washed around you. There are two types of automated car washes, regular and touchless. The regular automated wash uses brushes

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or cloths to clean your car, alone with soap and water.

Touchless is just as it sounds.

It simply uses jets of water to administer the soap and then rinse it off. In both cases there are levels of wash.

The more you spend the more you get, sometimes including a deeper clean or polish. Using this method, many people prefer touchless as your car is less likely to be scratched.

While some self-washes offer vacuums to clean the inside of your car, hand wash car washes clean the inside and out. These car washes employ humans to wash the outside and clean the insides. Some rely on automation to do some of the cleaning, but the goal here is to give you that personal touch. However, once you employ the human touch, human error can occur. This

means scratches, dings and possible an employee having a bad day and thus doing a poor job. Like automated washes, there are levels you can purchase. The more you pay, the higher level of clean that you get. Some of these car washes offer memberships with perks, including free washes or maybe a tank of gas. Consider how clean you want to keep your car before investing too much.

Many people consider their car a reflection of themselves. For some people it’s very important to keep their ride clean. Depending on which part of the country you live, this can be easier said than done. For folks in California, it’s probably easy, for folks in Minnesota, not so much. But just like many things in life, the cleaner you keep your car depends on time and money.

It’s a great feeling, you walk outside and there it is, a clean car. Many people take great pride in their vehicles and keep them as clean and shiny as the day they drove them off the lot. If you are like this, you probably wash or have your car washed regularly. You keep the inside free of fast food bags and coffee cups and you even try to keep your floor mats clean. But for some folks, that’s not enough. For some people, they want a spotless exterior and interior. For these people, detailing their car is the only way to go. So what is detailing? Basically, detailing your car means to “detail” all aspects of cleaning your car. This means giving the best care to the paint job, as well as the upholstery. True detailers under-

stand what it takes to keep these surfaces clean and in some cases, how to restore them. Think of it as a super cleaning of your car.

So how do you find a good detailer? Like finding a good plumber or barber, the best way is by word of mouth. Talk to friends and friends of friends and find out who they have used and who did a good job. Another great resource is our friend, the Internet. You should be able to find several detailers in your area and reviews on their work. A true professional detailer will have a website with examples of their work.

Once you narrow down your search, pay your finalist a visit. Common sense comes into play here. Do they have a professional looking shop? Are they, themselves, professional in how they approach obtain-

ing your business? Their website may have examples of their work, but do they also have a portfolio of photos you can review? Most importantly do they have a business license and insurance? You have the right to verify this.

Once you are comfortable with their skill and professionalism, it’s time to talk specifics. Are they familiar with your type of vehicle?

Have they detailed the same make and model before?

If so, are there before and after photos? Find out if there are options for the interior finish. By this I mean, can you choose between a matte, satin or gloss finish?

It’s these kinds of details (no pun intended) that you want to work out before the work begins.

Next, talk price. A good detailing isn’t cheap and good work shouldn’t be. The old adage of “you get what you pay for” applies here.

Never expect a detailer to give you the price over the phone. A good detailer would want to see your car before giving you a quote.

Now it’s up to you. Does a clean car make you happy?

Would a detailed car make you even happier? The decision is yours, just follow these suggestions and use common sense when choosing a detailer.

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IT’S TIME TO GET YOUR CAR READY FOR

Finding a good mechanic

By Craig W. Armstrong

We all have “go to� people in our lives. We have the person who cuts our hair, the plumber who fixes our leaks and we even have the doctors who fit our particular needs. But someone who is equally important and sometimes hard to find, is the right mechanic. When it comes to car problems, most of us are out of our comfort zones, that’s why finding a good and honest mechanic is so important. The honest part is important, because most of us can’t tell a carburetor from a radiator. Here a few tips for finding a good mechanic.

First and foremost, do your homework. The best way to start is to talk to friends, family and co-workers. These are people who you trust, so you are likely to get an honest opinion.

Find out who they recommend. You will probably hear some horror stories, but that’s OK, you’ll know who to avoid.

Next, utilize the Internet

and check online reviews.

Anyone can get a bad review, but more than a couple is a red flag to avoid that shop. Once you have a few candidates, check their websites. Specifically look for certification and affiliations, which may include ASE (Automotive Service Excellence), AAA certification or membership in the BBB (Better Business Bureau).

Also check out other services that they may offer such as a shuttle service or free oil changes after so many visits, etc. You may want to drive by your potential choices. Is the lot full of cars waiting to be repaired or is there just one old Impala in the lot? The busier the shop, the odds are many people trust them. Get a look at the waiting area. Is it clean and well organized?

Are there free coffee and doughnuts?

Once you narrowed it down, pay them a visit. If they are concerned with customer service, they should have time for someone to talk to you. Talk to them

about their procedure for handling repairs. Find out their cost per hour for labor.

Do they guarantee their work? Can they provide references from long-time and satisfied customers? A good mechanic should be upfront and not afraid to answer any questions.

A good way to test the water before you actually need a repair is to test them out. Let them do an oil change. Do they handle the job well? Are they efficient and courteous? If this goes well you may be ready to give them your next repair job.

Trust is built over time so one good oil change doesn’t mean they are going to be your dream mechanic. If they don’t work out, you simply start the process over.

Life can be simpler when you’re surrounded by the right people, people you can trust. Do your homework, ask the right questions and maybe you will be able to say, “Yeah, I’ve got a car guy.�

SAVE YOUR VEHICLE FROM

PET HAIR ONE STRAY

To repair or replace?

By Craig W. Armstrong

As car repairs go, it’s not a major one, but it can still be annoying. Cracks in your windshield can be intrusive and hazardous if they impair your line of sight. But do all cracks or chips mean you need a new windshield? Not necessarily. There are four things that can determine whether or not you need a new windshield. We’ll take a look at size, type, depth and location and then maybe you can determine if you need to repair or replace.

A good rule of thumb is that chips that are about an inch in diameter can be repaired. The same goes for cracks that are up to 3 inches long. In the past, cracks larger than a dollar bill could not be repaired, but today’s technology can repair cracks up to 18 inches long. This however depends on the glass repair company you are working with and if they possess this newer technology.

There are different kinds of cracks/chips and some are easier to repair than others. There are Star Breaks, which resemble a star, there are also Bulls Eye cracks, again the look like the name implies.

There are also Partial Bulls Eye cracks. These are completely circular, like the Bulls Eye crack, think of a half moon shape. There are

also, chips and dings. These resemble divots where a chuck of glass is missing.

Traditionally chips and dings are easy to repair.

The location of the damage is a major factor in determining if the windshield can be repaired. Even the best repairs can leave discoloration and/or unevenness in the glass. For this reason, if the damage in the line of sight of the driver, a repair might not be possible. The technician must consider ALL the people who might drive the vehicle. This means considering many different lines of sight, as not all drivers are the same height. When considering location, any damage that is near the edge of the windshield is usually not considered for repair.

The reason is that this location compromises the strength of the windshield and its bond to the metal frame. It becomes a safety issue and should replaced and not repaired.

Other damage which cannot or should not be repaired include: damage on the inside of the glass, damage to both layers of glass, or damage over rain sensors or internal radio antenna. Also, as previously stated, cracks over 18 inches long should constitute replacement of the windshield.

From an insurance standpoint, damaged windshields

AT A TIME

fall under comprehensive coverage and are usually not subject to a deductible.

It’s a good idea to confirm your insurance coverage before authorizing any repair or replacement.

As car repairs go, a cracked windshield is no big deal, albeit inconvenient. However, with today’s technology, auto glass repair companies can come to you and usually do the repair while your car sits in your parking lot at work.

These repairs are not major, but as with any issue you have with your car, letting it go too long can cause additional problems.

So call a professional and determine if you need a repair or replacement.

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Ford Motor Credit Company is offering 1.9% APR for up to 66 months with approved credit on a CertiďŹ ed Pre-Owned Ford Fusion, Edge, Explorer and F-150.

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Business Services

For Rent

$50 or Less

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

NICE ONE BEDROOM apartment, no pets or smoking, excellent references required, 641-782-5654.

PARTY GOODS, PLASTIC AND PAPER, including glasses, plates, cups, bowls, napkins and eating utensils, $20.00 for large bagful, or pick and choose for less, 641-782-7169.

Home & Farm Improvement

For Sale

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commercial & residential Certified Lead Safety Renovator

BARN REPAIR all types

SIDING AND WINDOWS Garage Doors

CARPENTRY 20+ yrs local service

Dave Schaefer 641-348-2260

leave a message Fully Insured

Employment *REWARDING WORK* Corning, Creston or Orient Caregiver needed to assist clients with meal prep, housekeeping, and light personal care.

Week days or weekends, 5-25 hrs/week, great permanent parttime position, $10/hr. bonus! +hiring Caretech, 1-800-9917006.

DRIVERS CDL-A: Signon Bonus! Vacation! Per Diem avail. Practical Miles Paid by PC Miler, 401K!! Regional & OTR. 855-200-4850

Millennials Needed

Our market research firm provides church leaders with the impressions of first-time guests. We hire church goers and nonchurch goers to attend a worship service and provide feedback in an online survey afterwards.

To sign-up: www.faithperceptions.com Any Questions?

573-335-1782

Livestock FOR SALE: PUREBRED registered black Angus bulls, freeze branded, semen checked, good disposition. Also purebred open heifers and bred heifers. Bradley Angus Farms. Farm location: 3-1/2 miles south of Kent, 641-3443875

Miscellaneous INVESTING? PROMISES OF big profits often mean big risk! Before you send money call Iowa Securities Bureau 1-800-351-4665 or the Federal Trade Commission at 877-FTC-HELP for free information. Or visit their Web site at www.ftc.gov/bizop.

TO OUR READERS Creston Publishing Company does not knowingly accept advertising which is in violation of the law.

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

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

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

For Rent EFFICIENCY APARTMENTS. Spacious downtown Creston oneroom apartment furnished with refrigerator, microwave, private bath. $440/monthly includes all utilities, +deposit, srherriott@gmail.com, 641-208-0511.

2 BEDROOM APT. IN AFTON, all utilities paid, appliances furnished, washer/dryer on premises, $750/mo., 641-344-5478.

2 BEDROOM REMODELED home, available March 15; 1 bedroom apartment, all utilities except electric furnished, no pets, 641782-7897; 641-7820603 or 0602.

4” PVC INTAKES, Government approved, complete set $80, bottom T: $40, Upright: $40, reflective tape included. Call Don Eblen 641-344-0793.

Creston News Advertiser | Friday, March 10, 2017

Seasonal Truck Driver

Great MDS opportunity at Creston Specialty Care, a reputable skilled nursing facility in Creston.

The MDS Coordinator assures accurate and timely assessments / reassessments of resident care and is pivotal to ensuring that residents receive appropriate, quality care and that information in quality measures, indicators, and billing is accurate.

Wilbur-Ellis in Creston, IA is seeking a Seasonal Truck Driver for local deliveries. Must have Class-A CDL with good driving record & a minimum of two years’ commercial driving experience. Hazmat endorsement preferred. Great company, pay, & benefits.

Apply online at www.wilburellis.com; apply in-person at 1720 Commerce Road; or send your resume, job title/location to ddefreece@wilburellis.com

Wanted

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WANTED: Farmland to Rent For 2017. Call: Lyle Maynes 641-3449182; Chase Maynes 641-344-2916.

SUR-GRO Plant Food Co. Currently has openings for potential Full-Time & Seasonal personnel. Includes yard work & truck deliveries, must have clean driving record or have CDL or ability to obtain seasonal CDL. Apply in person at: 200 East 1st Street Diagonal, IA 641-734-5315

641-782-2330 Creston Animal Rescue Effort

Lincoln

Homestead offers a full benefit package including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401K, Earned Time Off, Flex Spending, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance & More!

If you enjoy working with older adults in a team environment, Please apply online at

www.midwest-health.com/careers Homestead is an EOE & Drug Free Community

EOE / AAP Veterans & Disabled

NOW HIRING

Harvey

LAWN CARE

Sponsored by... fnbcreston.com

Member FDIC

Certification Preferred but will train the right individual.

Jagger

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Strype

Part Time CNA/Direct Care

Creston Specialty Care (641) 782-8511 bhodge@careinitiatives.org www.careinitiatives.org

www.crestonanimalrescue.petfinder.com Learn more about these pets on our Website!

Tex

FT CMA/Medication Manager

RN license + long-term care experience is required; experience with MDS 3.0 is preferred. Visit our web site for full details and benefits provided. Apply online or in person.

Available for Adoption

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Homestead Assisted Living and Memory Care is now hiring for

RN / MDS COORDINATOR

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PROFESSIONALS Are you tired of being stuck indoors at a factory, behind a desk, or grinding through the same routine every day?

Green Valley Pest Control & Lawn Care is looking for a Lawn Care Professional to work in Creston, IA and the surrounding area.

Commitment you can bank on.

Hiring

BENEFITS • Competitive wage - starting $14.00 to

$18.00 depending on experience • Group health insurance options • Bonuses from sales and profit goals • Vacation/sick paid time off (PTO) • Paid holidays • Company retirement plan

Starting Hourly Wages $10-$11 per hour plus Bonus Program

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

• Motivated, self-starter with great work ethic • High school diploma or GED • Valid driver’s license and good driving record • Pass drug screening and background check • Acquire and maintain the Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s License

Pick up application

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Creston News Advertiser Classifieds

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING HERE?

are as good as gold!

Global Manufacturing Facility is currently seeking to hire qualified candidates for a full-time factory in Maryville, MO.We are looking for skilled, motivated and fast pace individuals that are ready for the challenge!

• Apply fertilizers, herbicides, and/or insecticides to turf grass lawns • Mow & Aerate Lawns If this describes you and this is a position that you are interested in, please apply! Visit our website for a complete job description, requirements and to obtain a job application. www.greenvalleypest.net/employment

1709 W. Prairie St., Creston, IA

Union County Extension Office Hiring Three Summer AmeriCorps Members Graceland University AmeriCorps Youth Launch is seeking 3 Quarter-time members to serve with the Union County Extension Office.

Members will lead youth activities through the extension office including planning, organizing, and running day camps, helping at the county fair and assisting with the 4-H program where needed. Members are provided a living stipend and an education award, which can be applied to past educational loans or future tuition. Interested candidates need to submit an application and resume to Haley Jones at hjones@iastate.edu or drop off at the office at 811 N. Sumner Ave. Creston. Members must be 18 years or older to apply (or completing high school in May 2017).

Deadline to apply is Friday, April 7th to the extension office. Interviews will be scheduled with potential candidates in mid- April. Term of employment runs from May-August.

Applications are available to pick up at the Union County Extension Office or on the Union County Extension Website at http://www.extension.iastate.edu/union/ For questions contact Haley Jones at 641-782-8426 or hjones@iastate.edu

Apply in person, or send job applications to:

641-782-2141 ext. 6441

1430 150th St. Creston, IA 50801

office@greenvalleypest.net

HCI Hospice Care Services - Osceola is looking for compassionate employees to serve patients during their end of life journey:

POSITIONS:

Assemblers Machine Operators General Laborers

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HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS AND LABORERS Heavy Highway Contractor looking for experienced Heavy Equipment Operators and Laborers.

Competitive pay based on experience for Equipment Operators and $17.00/hr for Laborers.

FT Hospice RN:

** Shifts: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd with Saturday overtime.** Pay Rate up to $10.15/hr

Active Iowa RN license, 1 year professional nursing experience preferred. 30 hours per week.

Benefits include health/dental/life insurance and 401k.!

Must have valid driver license (CDL preferred).

Some travel may be required, but we pay motel cost!

Apply online at www.workatfocus.com or call us at 660-562-4600

Interested candidates can submit resume to hrinfo@hci-vns.org or can apply via our career site www.hcicareservices.org

To request application call 641-746-2229, apply in person at 606 McPherson Street, Casey IA, or send email to guscon@netins.net.

Gus Construction Co., Inc.

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EOE

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FOR SALE

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NAs! C g n i r i Now H

Will help pay for CNA certification classes for the right candidate!

ROLL WITH US

2011 North Trail 5th Wheel Camper - new in 2012 28’ long, 1 large slide, used very little, has slide out cargo carrier in back. Can be used in a short box pickup. Weight - 6792. MaxAir covers added.

Also for sale: The 5th wheel hitch and 5th wheel tri-pod stabilizer. Small TV with wall bracket. Mirror extensions. Other camping supplies also.

Not used in 2016.

641-344-9847 In Lenox, IA

Office Assistant The Iowa State Extension office of Union County is looking for an Office Assistant for the Creston office. This individual should be a self starter, people oriented person with excellent communication, organizational and problem solving skills. This position provides the first point of contact with the general public for Union County Extension Office. Position is under the supervision of the County Extension Council.

Duties to include clerical and office, organization, marketing, public relations and other duties as necessary. Additional duties include: answering phones and directing calls, greeting customers, providing information and/or referring to appropriate staff, agency, community person or business.

Experience a plus but not required.

Willing to train the right person.

IPERS benefits.

AA/EOE Applications will be accepted until March 24th.

Send a letter of application and resume to Haley Jones, ISU Extension Office, 811 North Sumner, Creston, IA 50801.

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EEO/AA

Our Driver teammates have guts, grit and a go-getter attitude and we’re looking for more of it. Bring yours and roll with us.

McLane is hiring CDL-A drivers to operate under one of the nation’s largest and most modern private fleets! $7500 SIGN ON BONUS!!

chedules • Flexible S ! s u n o b, • Sign on B for the jock, n o le a rs c e S p e a g t • New Wa , Jane M the righ you are irector of nursing k in h t u ur d If yo nd see o stop in acations. rd for appli E. Howa

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• Regional-Based Routes • GUARANTEED PAY & EARN $65k+ FIRST YEAR!!!

• Benefits Day 1 • Industry-Leading 401(k) All loads dispatch and return to Ankeny, IA. Loads are 16-24 hours long, & run Mon-Fri. McLane is an EOE/AA/M/F/Vet/Disabled.

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Call Jim Robbins at 253-512-1887 or visit: www.joinmclane.com/minnesota

CLASSIFIEDS WORK CARS

HOMES

JOBS

To advertise call 641-782-2141 ext. 6441

SERVICES MERCHANDISE

Check it out! Weekly GARAGE SALES

FOOD SERVICE WORKER

GRMC is in search of a food service worker.

Responsibilities include prepping and cooking for our patients, visitors and staff.

Shift is days, some weekends required.

32 hours per week with benefits. Work experience in food services a plus.

Janet Franklin Lanik,

Friday, March 17th • 7pm

Dining room open at 5:30pm

LPN’s CNA’s

Nights and 2nd Shift Contact: Kristy Knutson

HOT BEEF SANDWICH BEEF & NOODLES Monday, March 13th

CANDIDATES MUST BE ABLE TO: • Work with little supervision.

• Have attention to detail.

• Must be able to lift 40lbs repeatedly.

• Able to work early mornings and afternoons

We want to thank everyone who sent cards, prayers, memorial gifts, calls and hugs.

Thank you for sharing our grief.

We offer flexible hours, competitive pay, free uniforms, employee meal plan and much more!

McDonald’s Creston 608 Wyoming Ave. Creston, IA 50801

Her family

Bruce, Joyce, Jone, Fred and families

Apply online at: www.mylocalmcd.com/creston This independent McDonald’s Franchise is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

7 per plate

$

Afton Care Center EOE

LAND AUCTION

75± Acres • Union County, Iowa

Monday, March 20, at 2:00 PM at the Afton Community Center 240 North Douglas, Afton, Iowa For additional information, contact:

Jon Peterson, Agent Lorimor, Iowa

Business: (515) 360-1567

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JPeterson@FarmersNational.com www.FarmersNational.com/JonPeterson

Auctioneer: Joel Ambrose

www.FarmersNational.com

Real Estate Sales • Auctions • Farm and Ranch Management Appraisals • Insurance • Consultations • Oil and Gas Management Lake Management • Forest Resource Management National Hunting Leases • FNC Ag Stock

CREST HAVEN CARE CENTRE

is looking for the following positions: Full Time | Maintenance Person

Full Time|Dietary Cook

Coffee and Tea Included

PARTS SALES SPECIALIST

— Open to the Public —

Eagles Club • Creston

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AgriVision Equipment, a premiere John Deere Agriculture Equipment Dealership is looking for candidates to join a solid team within the AgriVision Equipment Group located in Creston, Iowa where the Customer is always first.

Creston Volunteer Fire Fighters Dance

Looking for high-energy and motivated candidates with strong experience and skills with the following:

• Agriculture knowledge and strong understanding of Ag Equipment and components • Prefer strong Service technical abilities to respond to wide variety of agriculture equipment/customer needs • Ability to multi task • Working knowledge of inventory, stock selection, record keeping • Ability to move, sort, and lift inventory/parts as needed • Demonstrate professional, friendly, great customer service skills in person and on the phone • Proficient computer skills with ability to function in variety of programs • Must be a Team Player able to work in a team or independently • Great communicator orally and written • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in timely completion of projects, goals, and documentation.

Saturday, March 11, 2017 Eagles Lodge in Creston, IA

Music By WESTERN OUTLAWS 8:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m.

AgriVision Equipment offers competitive wages and benefits. EOE Come join our Team and help us grow by applying online at: SM-CP4377580503

~ free will donation ~

A career where you make a difference!

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Join the Team

Physician Assistant or Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Health Trust Physicians Clinic

mylocalmcds.com

Immediate Openings FT & PT Hours Available

Under physician supervision, s/he performs professional medical services for Health Trust Physicians Clinic patients in accordance with professional medical standards and Clinic and Hospital policies including, but not limited to performing outpatient assessments and providing, monitoring, and reviewing all aspects of the patient’s care. S/he completes documentation accurately and in a timely manner and serves on hospital and clinic committees as assigned.

Breakfast/Opening | Nights & Weekends $8.50 to $11 per hour We hire 14 & 15 year olds too!

Full Time

300 W. Hutchings St., Winterset, Iowa 50273 We provide a competitive and comprehensive compensation package including PTO (Paid Time Off ), IPERS (Iowa Public Employees Retirement System), reduced price meals and snacks, and a free on-site fitness facility for employees and their spouses.

McDonald’s Creston 608 Wyoming Avenue Creston, IA 50801

If you are the right candidate please stop in to apply

Candidate should possess current PA or ARNP license in the State of Iowa. Also, Certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required.

Apply online at www.madisonhealth.com

We offer flexible hours, competitive pay, free uniforms, employee meal plan, retirement plan and much more!

Part Time | Housekeeper

We look forward to meeting dedicated professionals seeking career opportunities.

Madison County Health Care System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

1000 E Howard

Apply online at: www.mylocalmcd.com/creston

782-5012

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

Creston

http://www.agrivisionequipment.com/careers/

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“Our Care Brightens Lives”

508 W. Pearl • Afton 641-347-8416

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Eagles Club • Creston

HELP WANTED

FT Hours • Training Available

was made special by your thoughtful caring.

Apply to: www.greaterregional.org careers page or stop by GRMC at 1700 W. Townline Human Resources Dept for an application.

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Looking for great people for FT Maintenance/Janitorial Now Hiring: Maintenance/Janitorial $10 to $12/hr

Remembering the life of our loved one,

Your Guide To Dining And Entertainment

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Creston News Advertiser | Friday, March 10, 2017

EOE Drug Free

Dial-AService

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

Sunday, March 12- 10:30AM Creston, IA. Modern Furniture & Household Goods, Antiques & Collectibles, Misc. for Joan Arnold, Keith & Patti Blevins, Donna Haag.

Auctioneers: Darwin West, Tom Frey, Brandon Frey.

Sunday, March 18- 10:00AM Murray, IA. Tractors, Farm Machinery, Modern Furniture, Household Goods, lots of Horse Tack, Vehicles, Pull-type Camper for Rosa Matthews & the late Marion Matthews. Auctioneers: Darwin West, Tom Frey, Steve Bergren, Brandon Frey.

Monday, March 27- 5:30PM Corning, IA. Acreage with 3 bedroom, 1 bath home with open floor plan. Auctioneer: Chad Daugherty.

Monday, April 10- 10:00AM Creston, IA. Annual Spring Consignment Auction.

Auctioneers: Darwin West, Tom Frey, Brandon Frey, Steve Bergren.

Saturday, April 29- 9:00AM Afton, IA. Tools, Shop items, Antique Tractors, Horse Drawn Machinery, Buggies, Carriages, Farm Primitives for Alice Austin & the late Gary Austin. Auctioneers: Todd Crill, Matt Johnston, Nathan Ramsey.

Sunday, April 30- 10:00AM Afton, IA. (9) Model T Automobiles, Ford Model T Tractor, Model A Tudor, Model T Parts, Frames, Wheels & Accessories for Alice Austin & the late Gary Austin. Auctioneers: Todd Crill, Matt Johnston, Nathan Ramsey.

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

HOME SERVICES DIRECTORY

Find the right people for the job, right here.

General Repairs

Siding & Windows

FOR MOST OF YOUR HOME AND FARM REPAIR NEEDS, inside and out. Quality service, fair price, 20+ years local service. Fully Insured.

DAVE SCHAEFER, 641-348-2260, leave a message.

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.

Handyman Service

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

Doors and Windows, Repairs and Any custom size and shape, 30+ Painting, Light Hauling, 641-208- years in Creston. I sell, service and install, for no-pressure estimate call 1730.

Charlie Westman 641-782-4590 or 641-344-5523.

Plumber

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

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

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

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

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

A career where you make a difference!

RN House Supervisor This staff member supervises the operations of the medical/surgical unit and emergency room. Assumes accountability for ensuring the delivery of safe, high quality, cost effective services consistent with the needs of the Hospital and within budgetary guidelines. This staff member will review all admissions for appropriateness of the medical setting, medical necessity of extended stays, and medical necessity of professional services. Maintains awareness of applicable laws and/or regulations affecting areas of responsibility, and assures compliance. This staff member promotes a positive, professional image both internally and externally. Maintains a healthy working relationship with local ambulance service. S/he will takes an active role in community education/public relations.

Candidates must possess a current RN license to practice nursing in the State of Iowa as well as certification in Advance Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support.

Certification in trauma nurse core course required within one year of employment. Certified emergency nurse encouraged.

Full Time – 72 hours per pay period Night Shift Apply online at www.madisonhealth.com 300 W. Hutchings St., Winterset, Iowa 50273 We provide a competitive and comprehensive compensation package including PTO (Paid Time Off ), IPERS (Iowa Public Employees Retirement System), reduced price meals and snacks, and a free on-site fitness facility for employees and their spouses.

We look forward to meeting dedicated professionals seeking career opportunities.

Madison County Health Care System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

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CNA photo by KALEB CARTER

Camo: Creston Community Elementary School fourth-graders Phoenix White, Rachel Johns and Will Stuart perform front and center as part of the “Awesome Animals!” music program.

EU ASPIRE club experiments with energy Kinetic energy, potential energy and Sir Isaac Newton’s Third Law of Motion (for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction), are the principles of science that were observed and applied at the February meeting of East Union ASPIRE science club. The young scientists worked together to come up with the name of the scientist who is known for the third law of motion, and they are getting really good at knowing the difference between the two main kinds of energy.

Balloon cars were constructed to observe these kinds of energy. The participants asked where is the potential energy of the balloon cars and what or when there will be kinetic energy?

They concluded that potential energy is in the wheels

CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Vocal concert: Members of the Creston Community High School choir perform “Ritmo”

by Dan Davison during the spring concert Thursday night in the CCHS auditorium. The CCHS choir performed five songs and five soloists also performed.

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Win TCU has all-time against an AP top-ranked team. TCU upset top-ranked Kansas 85-82 Thursday in the quarterfinal of the Big 12 Tournament at the Sprint Center in Kansas City. TCU advances to play Iowa State tonight at 6 p.m. at the Sprint Center. The game will be shown on ESPN2.

SPARTAN BASEBALL

SWCC drops pair on road

Spartans pitch well, but bats go silent

By RYAN KRONBERG

CNA sports editor rkronberg@crestonnews. com

WEST BURLINGTON — Southwestern Community College’s pitching is keeping the Spartans in games so far in the early part of the season.

Timely situational hitting, however, has been elusive.

The big hits escaped Southwestern as the Spartans dropped a pair of nonconference games to Southeastern Thursday in West Burlington.

Southwestern fell in game one 5-1 and 3-0 in game two.

The Spartans have scored two runs in the past 28 innings.

“We’re just not hitting very well,” said Southwestern coach Pedro Hernandez. “It’s tough to swallow. It’s not easy for the guys.”

The Spartans have faced a number of good teams this season, but have come up short, now 2-11 on the season.

“It was a good test for them. Hopefully they’re ready for the next test to come,” Hernandez said.

Rauvardo Torres gave up one earned run in five innings in game one.

Nick Houzenga gave up one earned run in three innings, while Ian Torres gave up two unearned runs in three innings in game two’s loss.

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Regional final awaits Southwestern Stifling defense overwhelms Ellsworth in Spartans win ■

By RYAN KRONBERG CNA sports editor rkronberg@crestonnews.com

Southwestern Community College’s swarming defense enveloped Ellsworth’s offense throughout much of the first 25 minutes of Thursday’s NJCAA Division II Region XI semifinal.

The ferocious effort on the defensive end led to easy baskets on the other end for the Spartans.

Southwestern combined both to cruise to a 94-62 win Thursday.

Southwestern, ranked first in NJCAA Division II, advances to the Region XI final against 12th-ranked Kirkwood. The Eagles advanced with a 97-84 win over Iowa Lakes.

Tip is set for 3 p.m. Saturday in Creston.

Southwestern’s defense was on

point from the opening tip. Ellsworth did not reach double figures until there was 6:40 to go before halftime. By that point, the Spartans had a commanding 26-11 lead.

The Spartans mixed and matched defenses, trapping in the full court and near the half court line with plenty of success.

While the offense had an occasional sputter in the first half, the defense was solid throughout.

“Our shots weren’t falling so we stepped it up on defense,” said sophomore Calvin Chambers. “Our defense led to our offense.”

Southwestern effectively picked its spots when to trap full court and SWCC | 3S CNA photo by RYAN KRONBERG

AT RIGHT — Southwestern Community College sophomore KeShawn Wilson skies to grab a rebound as Ellsworth Community College sophomore Octavious O’Large looks on during the second half of Thursday’s NJCAA Division II Region XI semifinal in Creston.

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By KALEB CARTER

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Creston’s 2016-2017 girls basketball team converged in the Creston High School Commons area Tuesday to share one last night as a squad.

The Panthers say so long to four seniors, Cammy Rutherford, Lexie Little, Madison Callahan and Logan Pettit.

Creston was in its first season under the leadership of head coach Ryan McKim as the Panthers went 9-13 overall and 3-7 in Hawkeye 10 play.

“Is that anywhere near where we want this program to end up? No. But it’s a starting point and we are proud of that,” McKim said.

It was a year for the record books in several respects for the Panthers.

Brielle Baker’s 28-point performance against Clarinda is the fourth-best single-game scoring performance for a Panther girls basketball player. She is now eighth on the GIRLS | 2S CNA photo by KALEB CARTER

AT RIGHT —Creston seniors Cammy Rutherford, Madison Callahan, Logan Pettit and Lexie Little pose for a photo at Tuesday’s Creston girls basketbal team banquet.

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Southwestern goes out against top-ranked Kirkwood Most successful season in two decades comes to end â–

By KALEB CARTER CNA sports reporter kacarter@crestonews.com

CEDAR RAPIDS — The winningest season in nearly two decades for the Southwestern Community College women’s basketball team came to an end at topranked Kirkwood Thursday in the form of a 79-52 loss in the region XI semifinals in Cedar Rapids.

The Spartans’ 17 wins compared to 15 losses represents the best record for the program since the start of the millennium.

Southwestern had issues stopping the NJCAA Di-

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school’s all-time scoring list. Both she and Breanna Wallace are now climbing the school record books for 3-pointers made and 3-point percentage.

Baker led the Panthers with 15.1 points per game, steals (50), free throws made and free throw percentage.

Rutherford finishes her career 11th in school history in scoring and ninth in rebounds.

She scored 11.2 points per game and led the team at 7.1 rebounds per contest.

Lexie Little led the Panthers with 47 assists.

McKim thanked the contributions of administrators, middle school coaches, jani-

vision II topranked Eagles and were also shut d o w n

by Kirkw o o d ’ s Houston lengthy and athletic defense.

Missed shots by the Spartans figured into the overall offensive struggles in the first half, as Southwestern fell behind 40-17 at the break. “I think the big key in the game was that we didn’t really hit some of the same shots that we did in the last meeting,�

Southwestern coach Addae Houston said. “I think we had the looks that we wanted and some of

the shots just didn’t fall. I think if we had hit some of those shots early on and hung a r o u n d J. Carter with them it would have given us a little more confidence to play with them.�

Simone Goods poured in 23 points for the No. 1 Eagles, who only shot 37.9 percent from the floor, but pulled down 55 rebounds compared to Southwestern’s 24. The Eagles also dished out 17 assists as a unit.

Rebounding, which has been a struggle for the Spartans due to the team’s lack of height on the floor, great-

ly hurt Southwestern Thursday. Playing the 1-3-1 zone that Southwestern utilizes defensively is difficult to rebound out of and the Eagles plucked 20 rebounds off the offensive glass.

Sophomore Julanie Carter scored eight points in her last game in a Southwestern uniform alongside fellow sophomores Demir Alford, Alexis Bronner, Maleika Carter and Chelsi Sams.

This bunch of sophomores was part of a successful group that coach Houston hopes had turned the tide of the program. “We talked about the season in the locker room after the game,� Houston said. “I gave my gratitude to our sophomores for coming to play here at SWCC and

putting in their time and effort.�

As much as anything, Houston appreciates the personal relationships he has been able to build with the sophomores and their families as a third and now fourth-year coach. He will recall fondly the time he shared with this group off the court. Family members of the sophomores have already stated their intent to stay connected and interested in what happens as part of the Southwestern program. “It was one of the first groups that we’ve had that we’ve had a tremendous amount of support from families and friends in the nearby area,� Houston said. “It was a great group

of kids to have in the program and the type you want to build your program around.�

The roster was in flux due to changes between the junior varsity and varsity level, and Roberts felt that her girls did a good job preparing the varsity girls this season while improving their own skills. “We went through quite a bit of adversity at the JV level because our roster changed literally every single game,� Roberts said. “But I was still really proud of how people came out. A lot of those girls were playing six quarters. That’s a lot of basketball in a fight but they always left it on the floor.�

The freshmen went 7-6 when playing games that went a full four quarters.

Coach Mallory Peterson was unable to attend, but McKim Freshmen/JV First-year junior varsity spoke in her place. “One thing that coach coach Britt Roberts spoke (Britt) Roberts always talkon behalf of her 11-10 team.

ed about when we watched them play was they didn’t always get it in the hoop,�

McKim said. “They weren’t scoring 60 points per game but we always said that our varsity and our JV girls could watch them by how hard they play.�

While numbers are often a good way to measure success, McKim had a message for his kids about what to get out of sports at the high school level. “Athletics in general aren’t about wins and losses... and records,� McKim said. “That’s part of it and being competitive that is part of the whole deal, but it’s more about learning to handle adversity, handling constructive criticism, learning how to battle back when things don’t go your way. Learning

how to show up the next day when you do have success.

Learning the value of hard work.�

Varsity letterwinners Seniors — Cammy Rutherford 2, Lexie Little 2, Logan Pettit 1, Madison Callahan 1.

Juniors — Breanna Wallace 1, Cayla Maitlen 1, Stephanie Hemsworth 1, Chloe Hagle 1.

Sophomores – Brielle Baker 2, Bre Ross 1, Saige Rice 1. Grace Root 1, Kesia Stewart 1, Megan Haley 1.

Taylor Buxton 1.

Hawkeye 10 all-conference selections —Cammy Rutherford, Second Team.

Brielle Baker, Honorable Mention.

All-District Southwest Region — Brielle Baker and Cammy Rutherford.

All-Region (Region 2) — Cammy Rutherford.

Academic All-Conference (Cumulative 3.5 GPA In Senior year) — Logan Pettit, Lexie Little, Madison Callahan.

Ultimate Teammate Award —Freshmen — Danika Schultes, Emma Hanson.

Varsity — Cayla Maitlen.

Toughness Award — Freshmen — Lexie Rounds.

Varsity — Brielle Baker.

Hawkeye 10 Standings Final standings — 1.

Lewis Central 22-2 9-1, T2.

Shenandoah 21-3 8-2, T2.

Red Oak 18-5 8-2, T2. Denison-Schleswig 18-6 8-2, T5.

Kuemper Catholic 14-8 6-4, T5. St. Albert 12-10 6-4, 7.

Harlan 11-11 4-6, 8.Creston 9-11 3-7, T9. Clarinda 3-19 1-9, T9. Glenwood 3-19 1-9, T9. Atlantic 2-20 1-9.

torial staff and parents. “I genuinely do appreciate all that you guys have done for us,� McKim said of the parents. “Not only for the meals but for the support all of that, it doesn’t go unnoticed and I know that your kids appreciate it.�

He was particularly appreciate of those who have led the charge to get the Creston Basketball Association started, with younger basketball players getting a quick start at organized youth basketball. “What they’re trying to do with the CBA and build our youth program is exactly what we need around here,�

McKim said.

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Hernandez expects that to be pushed back to Thursday, March 16, if the forecast for CONT. FROM | 1S temperatures in the low 30s holds. games.�

Friday’s game against Timely hits were a bit of Southeastern has been postan issue in both games. poned to Wednesday, April “Our situational hitting is 5, at 1 p.m. in Creston. not where it needs to be,�

Hernandez said. “We had runners in scoring position.

We just could not bring them in.� “Hopefully they are coming.�

Even with the tough stretch to start the season, Hernandez likes the mental approach the team has. “They’re coming in every day working hard, trying to get that W,� Hernandez said. “We know eventually those will come as soon as we start hitting a little better.�

UP NEXT — Southwestern is tentatively set to open the home schedule Tuesday against Iowa Lakes. But

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SWCC (52) — 9 8 20 15 KIRK (79) —17 23 29 10 SWCC — Totals — 14 18-24 52 — Scoring — Eriayana Frazier 3 5-6 11, Yaasmyn Spivey 3 1-2 9, Julanie Carter 3 0-0 8, Demir Alford 1 3-4 5, Alexis Bronner 1 2-3 4, Fallyn Beemer 0 4-4 4, Tia Bailey 1 1-2 4, Keaundra Washington 1 0-0 3, Chelsi Sams 1 0-1 2. FG shooting —14-56 (25 percent) 3-point goals — 6 (J. Carter 2, Spivey 2, Bailey 1, Washington 1). Rebounds — 24 (Alford 5, J. Carter 4, Frazier 4). Assists — 6 (Frazier 3, three with 1). Steals — 10 (Alford 3, Beemer 2, Bailey 2). Team fouls — 16. Fouled out — None.

KIRK — Totals — 25 19-23 79 — Scoring — Simone Goods 7 9-11 23, Shaneequah Watkins 5 0-0 12, Tayana Wilson 3 3-3 11, Deleyah Harris 3 3-3 11, Megan Axcell 2 2-2 8, Olivia Usher 2 0-0 6, TiRayaha Cotton 1 1-2 3, Kelsey Achenbach 1 0-0 2, Christmas Puok 1 0-0 2, Niaja Taylor 0 1-2 1. FG shooting — 25-66 (37.9 percent). 3-point goals — 10. Rebounds — 55. Assists — 17.

Steals — 7. Team fouls — 17. Fouled out — None.

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when to settle into half-court defense.

“We did a good job of picking and choosing when to be aggressive in the full court,” said Southwestern coach Todd Lorensen. “That led to some transition baskets and fueled the fire.”

Ellsworth could not figure out either one.

CNA photo by RYAN KRONBERG

Southwestern Community College sophomore Jordan Johnson fires up a shot from three-point range early in the second half of Thursday’s NJCAA Division II Region XI game against Ellsworth. Johnson connected on four threepoint field goals in the Spartans’ 94-62 win.

“Once we realized we didn’t have something in the full court, we did a good job of getting back and being really solid in the half court.”

Southwestern’s success in the half court Thursday is a good sign heading into Saturday.

“It was really good, really encouraging because moving forward there’s going to be some big possessions where we’ve got to lock in and get a big stop defensively in the half court,” Lorensen said.

“In that scenario, it is good to have confidence in that.”

Southwestern’s stifling defense allowed it to open the second half on a 12-0 run, turning a 39-21 lead into a commanding 51-21 advantage and the route was on.

Sophomore Jordan Johnson was the beneficiary of good ball movement, pouring in 14 points, including four three-point field goals.

“Jordan had a nice game,” Lorensen said. “He took some catch and shoot opportunities he’d been passing up. That was good for him.”

Southwestern being firmly in control early in the second half allowed Lorensen to pull the starters with 14 minutes to go.

It gave the second and third units ample minutes throughout most of the second half.

“We’ve got 15 deep,” Johnson said. “Everyone one through 15 can play defense, get after it. We use it to our advantage.”

One beneficiary of the blowout was freshman Nate Lee. He poured in a teamhigh 15 points, all in the second half.

“It feels good,” Lee said.

“It’s really encouraging. Towards the end of the season, crunch time, towards nationals that coach has that faith

IOWA STATE MEN No. 23 Cyclones top Cowboys in Big 12s KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Monte Morris had the ball in his hands with Iowa State’s victory assured, knowing he was only an assist shy of the second triple-double in the history of the Big 12 Tournament.

The senior star held the ball until teammate Naz Mitrou-Long came over and took it so he’d get the turnover instead when the shot clock ran out.

The moment at the conclusion of the No. 23 Cyclone’s 9283 victory over Oklahoma State in the quarterfinals Thursday was evidence of two things: How selfless and mature Morris has become during his career in Ames, and how respected he is by Mitrou-Long and the rest of his teammates.

“People were telling me about the triple-double,” said Morris, who had 21 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists, “but you can play for stats or you can play for the win.”

Well, the win pushed the Cyclones (21-10) into a semifinal matchup with TCU on Friday night.

As for the stats? They had some gaudy ones, too.

Deonte Burton finished with 17 points and 10 rebounds.

Mitrou-Long hit three of the Cyclones’ 12 3-pointers and had 14 points. Darrell Bowie and Matt Thomas added 13 points apiece.

“They were terrific,” first-year Oklahoma State coach Brad Underwood said. “They were the better team.”

Indeed, the only question down the stretch was whether Morris would get one more assist.

“I love the kid,” said Iowa State coach Steve Prohm, adding he was glad the triple-double didn’t happen on a meaningless basket. “I don’t think he’d have wanted it that way. I wouldn’t have.”

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in me this time of the year.”

He made the most of his minutes.

“We’ve got to be ready to go,” Lee said. “If anybody isn’t ready when it’s our turn, it could be the difference between the win and the loss.”

Lee has been a steady contributor in practice all season. He had an opportunity to showcase it Thursday in a game.

“Nate has been really solid throughout the year. In practice, he got behind a couple upperclassmen established in the pecking order. It was encouraging for him. He’s got some minutes the last three for weeks. It’s been good for him. We’ll certainly expect him to have a big year next year for him.”

Now comes season meeting three with Kirkwood.

Southwestern defeated Kirkwood 94-83 on Jan. 14 in Creston. Kirkwood topped Southwestern 78-75 on a buzzer-beating three-point field goal on Feb. 11 in Cedar Rapids.

That loss was Southwestern’s only one of the season.

“They’ve got a really nice team. Traditionally, they’re a great program,” Lorensen said.

Southwestern’s defense will have to be the best it has been all season.

“They’ve got some guys who can shoot, some good perimeter players,” Lorensen said. “We’ll have to do a good job keeping then from getting the corner turned, getting to the paint and cause them to kick and drive.”

“Our defense has been extremely important. We’ll be need to be ready to play with confidence, do the things schematically.”

Southwestern’s effort will

also have to be top notch.

“At the end of the day, we need to be playing really hard,” Lorensen said. “That will be a big part of it.”

Lorensen is looking for another big home crowd Saturday afternoon from the Spartan faithful.

“The community has jumped on board and supported us extremely well,” Lorensen said. “I know it’s appreciated by our guys.”

Lorensen noted a casual fan will like Saturday’s game.

“If I was a person sitting and watching and not caring who wins, it would be an entertaining game to watch,” Lorensen said.

Southwestern comes in fully confident in hosting its first regional final.

“I’m excited about our group and what we’ve done,” Lorensen said. “It should be a really good basketball game.”

Southwestern sits 40 minutes and one win away from its first national tournament berth since 1999.

“Having the opportunity to make the national tournament for the first time in a couple of decades is exciting,” Lorensen said. “I’m excited for our guys to have that opportunity.’

ECC (62) 21-41 SWCC (94) 39-55 Ellsworth — scoring — Ronald Blount — 0 1-2 1. Keeon Johnson 1 1-2 5.

Tavares McGlaun 2 0-0 4. D’Andre Caster 1 0-0 3. Mike Evans 4 1-1 9. Amel Kuljuhovic 3 1-3 8. LaVeechie Williams 9 3-6 27. Naija Chandler 2-2 2. Mark Kelly 1 0-0 3. Totals —21-10-18. 3-point field goals — 10 (Williams 6). Fouls — 17. Fouled out — none. Technicals — Blount.

Southwestern — scoring — Alijah Thomas 2 2-2 8. Brodric Thomas 4 2-4 11. Lavon Hightower 2 1-2 6. Jamil Maddred 2 1-2 6. Jordan Johnson 5 0-0 14. Calvin Chambers 4 3-4 12. Khalil Edwards 1 0-0 3. Nate Lee 6 1-2 15.

Antonio Williams 3 0-0 7. Bennie Curtis 3 0-0 8. Keegan Wederquist 0 1-2 1.

Totals —34 13-22. 3-point field goals — 15 (Johnson 4, A. Thomas 2, Curtis 2). Fouls — 18. Fouled out — none.

Technicals — none.

CNA photo by RYAN KRONBERG

Southwestern Community College freshman Nate Lee is fouled while going to the basket in the second half of Thursday’s NJCAA Division II Region XI game against Ellsworth in Creston. Lee paced the Spartans with 15 points, all in the second half, of Southwestern’s 94-62 win.

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Drake women poised for big postseason

By RYAN KRONBERG CNA sports editor rkronberg@crestonnews.com

DES MOINES — The end goals for the Drake University women’s basketball team are still in the future.

Among them is reaching the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2006-07.

But Saturday was a day of celebration — for the wildly successful regular season they’ve had and for the three seniors playing their final home game at the Knapp Center.

The No. 2o Bulldogs capped off the first perfect regular season in Missouri Valley Conference history with an impressive 105-89 win over Wichita State.

“It’s just been an incredible journey,” said senior Cortni Rush. “To be here do what we’ve done so far this season testament to what we’ve been practicing, even building for years.”

After the game, this season’s three seniors — Lizzy Wendell, Caitlyn Ingle and Rush — were honored in front of the Bulldog faithful. “(Saturday) is a day about celebration,” said D r a k e coach Jennie Barancyzk. “We get to celebrate seniors, have people to share it with. This group has been a great group.”

Drake’s numbers Saturday were simply incredible both against Wichita State and what the Bulldogs have done inside the friendly confines of the Knapp Center this season, as well as in the Missouri Valley Conference this season.

Going perfect in the Missouri Valley wasn’t a primary goal.

But the Bulldogs found a way to do it.

“We just take it day-byday,” said Rush, a Mason City product and former NJCAA All-American at North Iowa Area Community College. “We didn’t come in thinking about it.

We took it one game at a time. It took care of itself.

It’s incredible.”

Each player and coach took their turn climbing the ladder, cutting down the Knapp Center nets. As they did, they beamed.

Barancyzk had her two young children up there as well, celebrating the hard work they’ve done this winter.

“We’ve had a lot of great teams in our league,” Barancyzk said. “It’s not been an easy thing that we’ve able to do. I’m proud of our team. I love our team.”

The Bulldogs capped the first perfect home season since the Knapp Center was built in the early 1990s with a 13-0 mark. The last time Drake was perfect at home was in 1978-79.

Drake’s 105 points are the most by a Bulldogs team in a Missouri Valley Conference game since 1996-97.

The Bulldogs scored more than 100 points for the second time this season, having scored 101 points against Illinois State on Feb. 10. It is the first time Drake has scored 100 or more points twice in a Missouri Valley Conference season since 1994-95 when the Bulldogs Baranczyk scored 100 on Evansville and 105 against Illinois State.

While it was a bit close at times, the Bulldogs’ hot shooting was too much for the Shockers to slow down.

Drake used a 27-6 run in the third quarter, including 12 unanswered to end the third to take an 83-64 lead into the final period.

It was back and forth early, and Wichita State led 28-27 after one quarter, but Drake rallied in the second and led 51-44 at halftime.

The shots kept falling, falling and falling some more in the second half and the route was on, leading to plenty of roars from the crowd at the Knapp Center.

Drake could not miss from downtown. The Bulldogs were 19-of-31 from three-point range, with eight players making at least one triple. Drake broke the school record for single game three’s, set in January of 2014.

It was a fitting home sendoff for Wendell. She poured in a game-high 25 points. Sophomore Sammie Bachrodt and freshman Brenni Rose had 23 and 22 points respectively, with Rose going 5-of-6 from downtown.

While the No. 22 Bulldogs appear to have a good opportunity an at large bid if they slip up at this week’s Missouri Valley Conference Tournament in the Quad Cities, they still have much to shoot for.

And they’ll have the rest of the MVC gunning for them.

“We know we’ve got a lot of work to do,” Wendell said “We need to better this week, go perform at the tournament. We’ve got a lot of work to do, but we’re really excited about it.”

Drake isn’t concerned with what the rest of the Valley will be up too, but

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rather themselves, showcasing their skills once more to the rest of the league.

“We’ll do what we’ve

done every single game of the year, control what we can control,” Rush said.

Drake’s certainly posi-

tioned itself for a big run this weekend.

“We’ve got a little bit more in our tank,” Ba-

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