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Boyers Bar in Diagonal hosted its ninth-annual chili cook-off Saturday evening. For results from the chili cook-off, see page 12A. >>

Grand View University senior Alex Welsch of Nodaway Valley earned all-conference honors for the Viking basketball team.

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Legislative coffee focuses on education Trump warns GOP of political costs of rejecting health bill WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned House Republicans they could lose their seats in next year’s midterm elections if they failed to back the GOP health care overhaul and fulfill a long-promised goal to undo Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act. In a rare trip to the Capitol, the president met behind closed doors with rank-and-file Republicans, some wavering on the legislation two days before a climactic vote. Top House Republicans unveiled revisions to their bill Monday night in hopes of nailing down support.

Trump’s message to Republicans: “If you don’t pass the bill there could be political costs,” said Rep. Walter Jones, R-N.C. The lawmaker said Trump said House GOP seats could be at risk if the bill fails and “the danger of your not voting for the bill is people could lose their seats.”

The GOP bill would dismantle Obama’s requirements that most people buy policies and that larger companies cover workers.

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Iowa Representative Tom Moore answers a question posed to him during a legislative coffee held Saturday morning at the restored Creston Depot mealsite. Moore was the only politician available to answer questions during the coffee, which focused on education.

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When Iowa Representative Tom Moore sat in front of approximately 40 people Saturday, education was a hot topic brought up by several constituents.

Moore was the only politician available for the second legislative coffee this year, as Senator Tom Shipley was ill.

Moore began by saying the Iowa House of Representatives passed 32 bills in the previous week before bringing up a main focus for Iowans: education.

“We passed flexibility for schools, two different bills that are going to give schools flexibility,” Moore said. “We weren’t able to fund them at the level that we’d like to. By giving them flexibility to use funds that they have sitting there, that, by rule they couldn’t use

before, and now they’ll be able to use those from general fund purposes and use those for the students and not ongoing expenses. Both of those bills were huge, I think, for superintendents, school boards and for kids.”

Later on in the meeting, after several questions were answered about varying topics, Tom Jackson of rural Union County brought education back up.

“There was a bill being proposed about school choice. What is the status on that and what can we do to move that forward?”

School choice has been in the headlines recently.

It describes the ability of parents to have options for their children’s education outside of the standard brick-and-mortar public school system. Such options include private and parochial schools, homeschooling and education savings accounts (ESA).

“School choice has not

come up in the house. In the senate it has. I don’t know if they voted on that over there or not yet. The biggest problem with that right now is money. How are we going to fund it?” Moore said.

“There’s also a lot of questions as far as who is going to receive what. And, where will that go going forward?”

Moore, who is an advocate of the public school system, said he won’t support funding for school choice until any questions on the subject are fully answered.

“My major question is, what’s the impact on public school? I’m a public school supporter and I will always be a public school supporter and, not that I am not listening, as far as school choice or ESAs, but I have said from the onset of this that I have a lot of questions and those questions have got to be answered adequately before I will even support any funding for school choice.”

According to Moore, by moving funding from public schools to private schools or other alternatives, the public school system will suffer.

Jackson, though, stood his ground by bringing up the education within the public system, saying the values within the school are not necessarily the same values as those held by parents.

“So you think it’s fair that we have a school system now that’s almost totally liberal and they’re teaching our children with their liberal values. They’re giving them a poor quality of education,” Jackson said.

“When you compare their education quality to private schools or parochial schools, there’s no comparison. They’re so much better. Why are those parents, why do they have to pay their taxes to support this system, then pay again COFFEE | 2A

Environment activists deny attacking Dakota Access pipeline BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Environmental activists who tried to disrupt some oil pipeline operations in four states last year to protest the Dakota Access pipeline said Tuesday that they aren’t responsible for any recent attacks on that pipeline.

The remarks came in response to allegations that Texas-based Dakota Access developer Energy Transfer Partners made in court documents late Monday. The company said there have been “recent coordinated physical attacks along the pipeline that pose threats to life, physical safety and the environment,” but did not say who was responsible for those alleged attacks.

Company spokeswoman Vicki Granado and company attorney William Scherman didn’t immediately respond to requests Tuesday from The Associated Press for more details. Scherman did say in the court documents that ETP still plans to have oil flowing this week through the $3.8 billion pipeline that will carry North Dakota crude to a shipping point in Illinois.

Jay O’Hara with the Climate Disobedience Center told the AP that Climate Direct Action wasn’t involved in any attacks against the pipeline, and he wasn’t aware of anyone claiming responsibility.

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Tractor fire: Creston volunteer firefighters Jake Winkler, TJ Parsons and Zack Carstensen

spray water and foam onto a burning tractor Thursday on Iris Avenue. According to a Creston Fire report, firefighters were dispatched 3:40 p.m. to 2240 Iris Avenue for a tractor on fire. Upon arrival, firefighters found a John Deere 6400 tractor, owned by Dave Travis, fully involved in flames. Firefighters extinguished the fire and looked for hot spots. Travis said he thought the fire might have started in hay around the exhaust. Damage estimate is $50,000.

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Dennis G. Nelson, 80, of Ellston died Saturday, March 18, 2017, at his home near Ellston.

Services will be held at a later date in Mankato, Minnesota.

Powers FuneralHome, junction of Nelson highways 34 and 25, in Creston is assisting with local arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.powersfh.com.

Dennis Gene Nelson, son of Norris Clifton Nelson and Glenda (Hastad) Nelson, was born March 15, 1937, in Appleton, Minnesota.

He graduated from Mankato High School in 1955. He served in the United States Air Force in Guam with Strategic Air Command.

On Feb. 1, 1957, Dennis married Anita Marie Johnson in Mankato, Minnesota. They lived and worked

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in Mankato. Denny worked for Johnson Reels and later T.E.C., both in Mankato. He went on to start and operate Agridustrial Bearings and Drive, a wholesale and retail sales business in Mankato. Denny and Anita divorced in 1979. Denny sold the business and retired in 1995. He then moved to rural Ellston.

Denny was a lifetime member and supporter of the American Legion and National Rifleman Association.

Denny is survived by his sons, Jim Nelson (significant other Mary Dmytrasz), Scott (Debra) Nelson and Todd Nelson, all of Mankato, Minnesota; daughter Jean (Gabe) Ramirez of Holland, Michigan; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brothers, Ted (Pat) Nelson of Rogers, Minnesota, and Steven Nelson of Wisconsin; sisters, Gwen (Robert) Beck of Springfield, Illinois, and Susan (Ted) Mikle of St. Cloud, Minnesota.

Denny was preceded in death by his parents and daughter at birth, Kelly Rae.

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ton, died Sunday, March 19, 2017, at Karen Acres Care Center in Urbandale.

Services are pending at Urbandale Powers Funeral Home, juncTheresa Lovell, 81, of Ur- tion of highways 34 and 25, bandale, formerly of Cres- in Creston.

Drama ‘Shots Fired’ takes layered look at police shootings LOS ANGELES (AP) — The title of “Shots Fired” makes it clear the new drama series is treading on contentious turf.

Yes, a police shooting of an unarmed youth is at the center of the story, paired with a previous death by gunfire.

But it’s an African-American sheriff’s deputy who has killed a white college student and roiled the North Carolina town where the story is set.

Series creator and executive producers Gina Prince-Bythewood (“Beyond the Lights,” ‘’The Secret Life of Bees”) and her husband, Reggie Rock Bythewood (“Notorious,” ‘’New York Undercover”), are flipping the expected narrative — that the victim is black, the deputy white — as part of their effort to shift attitudes.

“Just that alone, to be able to challenge people’s points of view just in the way you would look at the story, that was compelling,” Bythewood said of the drama that debuts Wednesday at 8 p.m. Eastern on Fox. The other murder, the mostly ignored shooting of a black teenager, adds more layers to a mystery that’s intended to entertain as well as illuminate. Bythewood said he learned early that “you get audiences at the edge of their seats, and while they’re learning forward, hit them with the truth.”

In an interview, the couple cited the 2012 killing of teenager Trayvon Martin in Florida by George Zimmerman as an impetus for their approach.

Although many people sympathized with Martin’s family and their loss, others “had no regard for Trayvon as a human being, a child who was shot by a grown man,” Bythewood said.

Zimmerman, who argued the shooting was in self-defense, was acquitted by a jury.

“What we thought is the people that did not identify with people like Trayvon or other kids who were killed could easily be desensitized and say, ‘I already know what the story is, I already know what the case is,’” and ignore the series, Bythewood said.

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A crucial goal, the pair said, is to get viewers to consider the sheer tragedy of a child’s loss for a parent.

“Forget race for a second, just connect with her as a mother,” Bythewood said. Or rather two moms, DeWanda Wise’s Shameeka Campbell and Jill Hennessy’s Alicia Carr.

The chance for long-form storytelling made the pair reconsider their original desire to pursue the topic as a big-screen film. But they were able to entice movie actors, including Helen Hunt, who plays the state’s governor, and Richard Dreyfuss, who portrays a real estate mogul.

Sanaa Lathan and Stephan James star, respectively, as an investigator and a special prosecutor, with Stephen Moyer, Will Patton, Mack Wilds and Aisha Hinds as part of the ensemble.

“They came together because they believed in the vision,” Prince-Bythewood said of the cast. Hunt and Moyer agreed.

“I want to work on things that are alive in me, and the country was on fire and is on fire and two people were writing about that and that was exciting to me,” the actress told a TV critics’ meeting.

Said Moyer: “It’s worth saying that one of the things that attracted us all to it, with regard to especially, specifically, playing police officers, is that all of these characters, every single one of them is gray.”

But what the series creators are asking of viewers is no small thing: step into another person’s shoes at a time of American political and social acrimony. Are they optimistic their show can make even a dent?

“We certainly have no optimism with the results that come from people staying in their corners and yelling at people across the room, and talking at each other as opposed to talking to each other,” Bythewood said.

“There’s nothing good that comes from that. We hope (the drama) gives you a view from every seat in the house and gives you empathy and insight toward other people.”

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to shut valves on pipelines in North Dakota, Minnesota, Montana and Washington to show support for Dakota Access opponents.

Other than that, “we have nothing in the works,” O’Hara said.

The Red Warrior Society, a pipeline protest group that advocated aggressive tactics such as confrontations with pipeline security and police in North Dakota last year,

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when they want to put their children somewhere to get a better-quality education more in line with their values?”

Based on the Iowa Department of Education statistics from 2015, the num-

didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment Tuesday.

The pipeline runs 1,200 miles through the Dakotas, Iowa and Illinois. State officials in the Dakotas and Iowa on Tuesday said they were not aware of any pipeline attacks in their states.

State officials in Illinois didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment.

The company’s report didn’t change the plan of authorities in North Dakota to reopen a stretch of highway that was closed for months due to pipeline pro-

tests. Part of state Highway 1806 was shut down in late October after a bridge was damaged by fires during protests.

Authorities on Friday began allowing public traffic with the assistance of pilot cars escorting vehicles over the 9-mile stretch near the site where pipeline opponents camped for months.

The camps were cleared out and shut down late last month in advance of spring flooding season.

The highway was being fully reopened without pilot cars at midday Tuesday,

according to Morton County sheriff’s spokesman Rob Keller.

Authorities also are slowly shuttering a law enforcement staging area that was set up last summer in the protest camp area. There is no set timeline for removing the last officers and structures, but Keller and state Emergency Services spokeswoman Cecily Fong indicated it’s likely to happen soon after oil begins flowing through the pipeline.

“That’s going to be the sort of flash point for us,” Fong said.

ber of children enrolled in public schools increased for the fourth year after a 17year decline. There were varied areas of improvement, while other areas diminished. However, there was a higher percentage of students taking higher-level coursework in the class of 2015, and the graduation

rate in the state during 2014 increased from 89.7 percent the year before to 90.5 percent.

“From the onset, public education in America has been established for the public school. And, if that is your choice if you want to go private, that is your choice.

But, that is not public fund-

ed. So, the funding is the biggest issue,” Moore said.

“I think our public schools do a very good job of educating our youth and I think that by setting up a system that is going to take away from the public school is going to do nothing but make the public school a lesser entity than it is today.”

Israel plans mass evacuation if war erupts again JERUSALEM (AP) — If Islamic militants in Gaza or Lebanon go to war with Israel, they could find their usual targets empty.

Israel is drawing up contingency plans to evacuate up to a quarter-million civilians from border communities to protect them from attacks from Hamas, Hezbollah or other Islamic militant groups.

The mass evacuations would be the biggest in Israel’s history, part of a bigger plan where the army works with municipalities to keep civilians safe.

All sides have been preparing in case a new round of warfare breaks out, although Hezbollah, an Iranian-backed group sworn to Israel’s destruction, currently is tied down in Syria’s civil war fighting in support of President Bashar Assad.

Each side has warned that a new conflict would be worse than previous ones. Hezbollah fired more than 4,000 rockets on Israeli communities in the 2006 war, while Israel bombarded militant targets in southern Lebanon.

The month of fighting killed an estimated 1,300 Lebanese, 44 Israeli civilians and 121 Israeli soldiers.

In 2014, 50 days of fighting between Israel and Gaza’s Islamic militant Hamas rulers killed an estimated 2,100 Palestinians, six Israeli civilians and 66 Israeli soldiers. There was widespread devastation in Gaza and thousands of rockets and mortars fired

by Hamas and other Islamic militants at Israeli towns and cities.

Israel says Hezbollah and Hamas have rebuilt larger arsenals capable of hitting the entire country.

Elements of the evacuation plan, codenamed “Safe Distance,” were disclosed by a senior Israeli officer in an interview to The Associated Press.

“In 2017, all of Israel is under threat,” said Col. Itzik Bar of the military’s Homefront Command.

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Bar pointed out that Hezbollah has gained battle experience from fighting alongside Assad’s forces and that Hassan Nasrallah, the Shiite group’s chief, has recently increased his rhetoric about attacking Israel.

The idea is to “remove the threat by not having civilians there,” Bar said.

“We want a meeting of army and Hezbollah forces and not civilians with Hezbollah forces.”

The evacuation plan would apply mainly to communities adjacent to the borders, he said.

“In places where we understand there is a great danger to civilians, for example, where we won’t be able to supply defenses or supply deterrence ... we will evacuate,” Bar said.

Evacuees would be housed in existing infrastructure, including hotels, schools and Kibbutz guest houses, he said.

The scope of evacuations would depend on the situation, but all told, the plans cover up to 250,000 people who would be moved to safety if there is a conflict on multiple fronts, he said. Israel has a population of about 8.5 million.

Small core groups would stay behind in evacuated areas to maintain vital infrastructure and ensure that communities “function the day after the fighting,” he said.

Another senior security official, speaking on condition of anonymity in line with protocol, said the idea resulted from lessons learned in the 2014 Gaza war, in which communities were not evacuated but residents eventually left on their own.

Tens of thousands of Israelis left their homes near the Gaza border as the fighting dragged on, turning some areas into ghost towns. The exodus was sparked by Palestinian shelling along with the fear of heavily armed Gaza militants infiltrating Israel through tunnels.

Border communities vulnerable to mortars are the most in danger, he

said.

Israel’s “Iron Dome” defense system was seen as a game-changer in the 2014 war, ensuring a decisive protective edge from short-range rockets fired from Gaza. But the security official said there were not enough of the defensive systems to cover attacks on multiple fronts.

He said Hezbollah has significantly built up its weapons stockpile since the 2006 war and has upgraded its arsenal to about 150,000 missiles.

Israel has made it clear it will act to prevent Hezbollah getting advanced munitions and is widely believed to have carried out several airstrikes in recent years on weapons convoys destined for the militant group. On Friday, it made a rare admission of such a strike after Syria fired missiles at its jets.

However, the official said Israel fears that some advanced weapons like surface-to-sea weapons or anti-aircraft missiles might already have reached Hezbollah.

Israel, meanwhile, has been building up its missile defenses. A system called “David’s Sling” to intercept medium-range missiles from Hezbollah is due to become operational in early April. That would mark the completion of a multilayer missile defense system that includes Iron Dome and Arrow, designed to intercept long-range ballistic missiles — of the type possessed by Iran — high in the stratosphere.

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The military also has vastly improved its early warning systems, according to Bar, the Israeli colonel.

Technology has come a long way since 1991 when air raid sirens sent Israelis nationwide scurrying to bomb shelters when Iraq fired Scud missiles at Tel Aviv. In the 2014 Gaza war, sirens warned of incoming rocket attacks on wide areas.

Bar said the system has been narrowed down and improved “dramatically” with more than 3,000 different warning zones. Now only civilians in the line of fire will need to take shelter, while others in the same city won’t, he said.

An annual intelligence assessment found Hezbollah or Hamas probably are not interested in sparking a war in 2017, but it warned of the danger of a dynamic of escalation leading to conflict. In February, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah said Hezbollah was not seeking a resumption of hostilities.

But he vowed that if war did begin, his forces would strike Israel’s Dimona nuclear facilities.

Several Hamas officials say the group does not seek a confrontation with Israel now, but that it has developed its arsenal and restored its capabilities to even greater amount than before the 2014 war. They did not specify numbers.

Reports in Gaza suggest Hamas completed repairs to dozens of attack tunnels used to infiltrate Israel that were damaged in 2014.

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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, noon to 5 p.m., 308 W. Union St. Free community meal, 5 to 6 p.m., United Church of Christ Congregational, 501 W. Montgomery St. Creston City Council, 6 p.m., Council Chambers, restored Creston Depot.

P.E.O. Chapter AZ, 7 p.m., hostess Jody Emerson and co-hostess Kay Raymond.

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

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Church of Christ Congregational, 501 W. Montgomery St. Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, noon to 5 p.m., 308 W. Union St. Friends Helping Friends Bereavement Support Group, 3 to 5 p.m., Homestead Assisted Living private dining room, 1709 W. Prairie St. AA, 5:30 p.m., Crossroads Mental Health Center, 1003 Cottonwood Rd. Open meeting.

Southwest Iowa Dancers Jam Session, 6 to 9 p.m., Chicken Inn, 3 miles west of Creston on Hwy 34.

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Aidyn Edmund Lee Fargo weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces and was 18 1/4 inches long.

Grandparents are Stacy and Willy Fargo and Lisa Foster, all of Creston.

Great-grandparents are Debra Holker, Kathy Peterson and Oj Fargo, all of Creston.

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Traffic stop, 11:30 a.m., Friday, West Prairie Street.

Traffic stop, 11:59 a.m., Friday, East Summit Street.

Traffic stop, 12:01 p.m., Friday, West Montgomery Street.

Traffic stop, 12:06 p.m., Friday, North Cherry Street.

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Theft, 8:34 p.m., Friday, Laurel Street.

Incomplete 911 call, 9:43 p.m., Friday, Academic Avenue.

Traffic stop, 9:56 p.m., Friday, West Townline Street.

Traffic stop, 10:21 p.m., Friday, Swigart Street.

Traffic stop, 10:43 p.m., Friday, North Elm Street.

Alarm, 11:12 p.m., Friday, East Taylor Street.

Fighting, 1:11 a.m., Saturday, West Adams Street.

Disturbing the peace, 1:53 a.m., Saturday, North Walnut Street.

Fighting, 4:05 a.m., Saturday, West Taylor Street.

Assistance, 4:43 a.m., Saturday, South Sumner Avenue.

Escort, 11:09 a.m., Saturday, New York Avenue.

Warrant, 2:38 p.m., Saturday, North Birch Street.

Forgery, 2:44 p.m., Saturday, North Pine Street.

Traffic stop, 4:15 p.m., Saturday, Cromwell Road.

Traffic stop, 4:41 p.m., Saturday, Patriotic Parkway.

Traffic stop, 5:23 p.m., Saturday, Livingston Avenue.

Shoplifting, 7:01 p.m., Saturday, Laurel Street.

Disturbing the peace, 8:13 p.m., Saturday, Union Street.

Suspicious vehicle, 8:35 p.m., Saturday, Highway 34.

Traffic stop, 8:50 p.m., Saturday, West Taylor Street.

Traffic stop, 9:05 p.m., Saturday, Laurel Street.

Traffic stop, 9:20 p.m., Sat-

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Gambler’s Anonymous, 7 p.m., Assembly of God Church, 801 N. Fillmore St., Osceola.

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

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

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urday, South Elm Street.

Traffic stop, 11:36 p.m., Saturday, High and Dry Road.

Traffic stop, 11:57 p.m., Saturday, Carpenter Street.

Traffic stop, 12:02 a.m., Sunday, North Pine Street.

Traffic stop, 12:22 a.m., Sunday, West Mills Street.

Information, 12:24 a.m., Sunday, North Pine Street.

Disturbing the peace, 1:17 a.m., Sunday, Highway 34.

Traffic stop, 2:59 a.m., Sunday, West Prairie Street.

Alarm, 9:06 a.m., Sunday, West Adair Street.

Suspicious vehicle, 9:11 a.m., Sunday, West Irving Street.

Nuisance, 10:34 a.m., Sunday, South Vine Street.

Animal call, 11:48 a.m., Sunday, North Division Street.

Welfare check, 12:23 p.m., Sunday, West Adams Street.

Accident, 12:44 p.m., Sunday, Laurel Street.

Information, 1:39 p.m., Sunday, West Jefferson Street.

Animal call, 1:41 p.m., Sunday, North Elm Street.

Found property, 2:58 p.m., Sunday, Livingston Avenue.

Lost property, 4:19 p.m., Sunday, North Pine Street.

Talk to officer, 4:26 p.m., Sunday, West Adams Street.

Fighting, 5:04 p.m., Sunday, West Adams Street.

Talk to officer, 5:30 p.m., Sunday, South Sumner Avenue.

Traffic stop, 8:42 p.m., Sunday, West Spencer Street.

Traffic stop, 8:57 p.m., Sunday, West Montgomery Street.

Traffic stop, 9:47 p.m., Sunday, West Union Street.

Talk to officer, 10:28 p.m., Sunday, North Pine Street.

Assistance, 10:52 p.m., Sunday, West Adams Street.

Traffic stop, 1:47 a.m., Monday, North Sumner Av-

enue.

Traffic stop, 7:27 a.m., Monday, West Prairie Street.

Domestic dispute, 9:11 a.m., Monday, West Seneca Street.

Traffic stop, 10:59 a.m., Monday, South Elm Street.

Traffic stop, 11:09 a.m., Monday, West Montgomery Street.

Harassing communication, 12:12 p.m., Monday, North Sumner Avenue.

Traffic stop, 1:55 p.m., Monday, West Prairie Street.

Traffic stop, 2:35 p.m., Monday, Sheldon Street.

Assistance, 2:36 p.m., Monday, West Montgomery Street.

Traffic stop, 2:44 p.m., Monday, Laurel Street.

Assistance, 3:53 p.m., Monday, North Elm Street.

Talk to officer, 4:06 p.m., Monday, South Vine Street.

Traffic stop, 4:19 p.m., Monday, South Oak Street.

Information, 5:19 p.m., Monday, Laurel Street.

Assistance, 5:43 p.m., Monday, South Sumner Avenue.

Fighting, 6:35 p.m., Monday, North Sumner Avenue.

Domestic dispute, 6:53 p.m., Monday, West Adams Street.

Talk to officer, 7:25 p.m., Monday, North Sumner Avenue.

Talk to officer, 7:24 p.m., Monday, South Lincoln Street.

Theft, 7:24 p.m., Monday, South Sumner Avenue.

Lost property, 7:32 p.m., Monday, North Pine Street.

Talk to officer, 8:56 p.m., Monday, South Peterson Street.

Drive off, 9:44 p.m., Monday, South Elm Street.

Found property, 10:31 p.m., Monday, North Pine Street.

Traffic stop, 12:30 a.m., today, North Division Street.

Theft, 4:28 a.m., today, South Division Street.

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DES MOINES – The television premiere of “The Film Lounge” wrapped up Feb. 19 with high praise from filmmakers, and submissions for the next season are already being accepted.

“The Film Lounge” is a new public television series that showcases short, independent films by Iowa artists and celebrates the economic and cultural vitality that filmmaking brings to the state.

The show is produced by Iowa Public Television in partnership with the Iowa Arts Council and Produce Iowa, divisions of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs.

The program’s first episodes featured multiple short films compiled in two, one-hour shows that aired on Iowa Public Television this month. Those who missed the television premiere can find a schedule of additional air dates and an online version of the program at www. iptv.org/filmlounge.

Filmmaker reactions Steve Jennings and Kathy Buxton of Grasshorse Studios contributed “The Sacrifice” to this year’s “Film Lounge.” Their hand-illustrated, animated film was inspired by the story of Saint George and the dragon. “‘The Film Lounge’ is a great first step in marketing talent. It creates an opportunity for us as filmmakers to share our work and create a fan base. Artists like us don’t survive without them,” Jennings and Buxton both said.

Filmmaker Kristian Day, who works on independent films and national television shows in Iowa and Hollywood, said “The Film Lounge” was a great opportunity to showcase his “Cactua” movie to other filmmakers and new audiences.

“It was a great experience

and I was really happy with (the program),” Day said.

“It definitely appealed to filmmakers, and I’m hoping it really connected with the general public and that they engaged with it.”

Des Moines filmmaker Bruce Bales contributed a music video he produced for musician Christopher Ford’s song, “Everybody Rains.”

“I plan on applying again,” Bales said. “It is great exposure and it helps me to make connections and put names to faces of other filmmakers. To have your voice amplified by an authority like IPTV is impressive. I enjoyed the quality of the films that were included in the episodes and want to know more about each of them.”

Iowa filmmakers may submit films for the next “Film Lounge” season by June 1.

Submitted films must be two to 20 minutes in length, including credits, and will be accepted in the following genres: animation, art, documentary, experimental, music video and narrative.

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by Aug. 1 and selections will be announced Sept. 1. The next season will air in February 2018. Selected filmmakers will receive a stipend of $500.

The submission deadline is 11:59 p.m. Thursday, June 1, via an online application portal available at www. iowaartscouncil.slideroom. com. Only one application may be submitted per individual. Films produced as part of a production competition, including the 48Hour Film Project, are not eligible.

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President Trump’s birthday HOLLYWOOD – God bless America, and how’s everybody?

President Trump’s travel ban from terror states was blocked by a Hawaii judge Tuesday. Soon the president will only be able to give us dietary tips for our safety. For instance, they say eating two strips of bacon for breakfast reduces your chance of being a suicide bomber by 100 percent.

President Trump worked with House conservatives to find a way to shape the GOP health care bill to their liking Monday.

Trump is 70 years old, eats fried chicken and potato chips and he still hits the golf ball 300 yards.

Who says the Republican health care plan will never work?

President Trump enjoys his 60th day in the Oval Office today in a term that already seems like six years. Yet even Democrats admit Trump has eliminated the Kardashians from the news and scared the creepy clowns back into the woods. They hate the

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guy but they give him credit for that.

The Secret Service agents guarding the White House missed an intruder who climbed over the fence and was able to lay low on the grounds without anyone noticing him last week. The agents have been disciplined.

The intruder’s been hired as the director of Mexico’s national fitness program.

Germany’s foreign minister denied Trump’s charges that Germany owes money to NATO. They live under special restrictions. German troops are not allowed outside of Germany for the same reason Mel Gibson isn’t allowed to go get the beer – for as well as they’ve been doing,

it’s still too soon.

President Trump met with Ireland’s prime minister at the White House on Thursday for the annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration. The next day there were parades in New York, Chicago, Boston and Savannah.

What I love about St. Patrick’s Day is that the word Irish sounds the same drunk or sober.

Hillary Clinton spoke at a St. Patrick’s Day luncheon Friday and did not deny reports that she is seriously considering running for Mayor of New York City.

Her people say she’s learned from her mistakes. She’s already planning to campaign extensively in Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania.

President Trump submitted his first budget to Congress Tuesday and titled it “America First: A Budget Blueprint to Make America Great Again.”

It adds $54 billion for defense and it cuts funding for PBS. To-

day’s episode of “Sesame Street” is brought to you by the letters W,T and F. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson was in China Saturday where he said the era of U.S. strategic patience with North Korea is over. He said this as a U.S. carrier force approached North Korean waters. The next day, Rex gave China’s president a Ouija board for his next talk with Kim Jung Un. Joe Biden urged Democrats to act more civil and not risk permanently losing Democrats who voted for Trump. Voters change parties all the time. My Uncle Frank was a staunch conservative who voted straight Republican until the day he died in Chicago, and since then he’s voted Democrat.

White House counselor Kellyanne Conway had a rough week from pundits and late-night talk show comics after she suggested microwave ovens can be used to

watch you. Some were alarmed and some amused. People in Los Angeles heard what Kellyanne said and began microwaving naked.

The Secret Service apologized after a man remained un-arrested on the White House grounds after he scaled the fence holding a letter to give the president. The man is clearly out of his mind.

What sane person would believe that Trump spends his weekends in Washington D.C., much less reads?

The White House apologized to Britain for quoting a Fox News pundit who said that President Obama used British spies to wiretap Trump. What’s a crazier discussion, the British establishment helping an anti-British president or Russian nationalists colluding with the U.S. war party? In case you weren’t there in late-70s L.A., this is how every cocaine party ended at 6 in the morning.

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The Trump/Ryan Care Bill appears to be coming to a vote this Thursday evening in the House of Representatives. I am personally concerned as one of my children has advanced Parkinson’s disease and is threatened with the loss of Meals on Wheels, Medicaid medical services and other services that

she must have to survive. Many of your readers have friends and family who will be directly threatened if this or anything like it should be passed.

We all should oppose the loss of health care for up to 24 million Americans, the loss of Medicaid, the absence of any effort to control drug costs, as well as the increase in cost for the average person of $1,543 in the first year

and the increased average cost of $6,971 for people 55-64 years of age.

This bill is a truly wicked way to fund tax breaks for the wealthy, fund the war machine and build a wall. Portions of this wall/fence already built are already blocking animal migration and disrupting the economies of border towns in both the United States and Mexico.

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The Union County honor flight program is so thankful for the support we have received from the community. We’ve had two more successful events this winter. The Elks Club sponsored a barbecue

beef dinner and raised more than $1,500 and Creston First United Methodist Church had a soup supper and raised another $1,600.

I want to thank the Elks Club, their officers and members for their efforts and sponsorship, the Methodist Church for putting on the soup supper, Boy Scouts for helping with serving and cleanup and VFW Post 1797 for contribut-

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“4-H ... Game On!� is a success On Dec. 29, Union County 4-H Youth Council hosted a night of 4-H recognition at the East Union School concourse. More than 200 4-H’ers, parents, volunteers and community members attended the event. Union County Cattlemen donated and grilled hamburgers while Fareway donated buns and several other local businesses donated door prizes, utensils and gift cards.

This event was the third-annual event as Haley Jones, county youth and outreach coordinator, along with the 4-H Youth Council, wanted to recognize not only 4-H’ers for their accomplishments, but also those volunteers and community members who continue to play a large role in making Union County 4-H a strong program. “With 255 4-H’ers and nearly 100 Clover Kids involved in 4-H, it takes that many, and more, volunteers to make 4-H possible, both throughout the year and during the county fair,� Jones said.

The youth council, made up of 17 ninth- through 12th-grade 4-H members, worked hard planning the event, writing the script and hosting the event. The theme this year was “4-H ... Game On!� and was not complete without gameshow-style games played throughout the night, including “Family Feud,� “Minute to Win It,� “Trivia� and “Guess Who.�

The 2016-17 4-H Youth Council members were President Macy Evans; Vice President Allison Hadley; Secretary Lauren Mitchell; Public Relations Co-chairs Laura Weis and Lauren Hadley; and members, Rakenzy Pryor, Gavin Kline, Kacie Ripperger, Kaden Wilson, Allivea Skarda, Taylor Purdy, Brooklyn Bolinger, Sanden Cheers, Taylor Sorrells, Alex Davis, Taylor Miller and Cole Smith.

Those recognized at the event were 4-H’ers, club leaders, committee members, Friends of 4-H, Union County Extension Council, senior 4-H members, 4-H record book participants, 4-H Hall of Famers and the 2016-17 4-H Volunteer of the Year.

Special recognition was given to club leaders for their years of service. The five-year award recipient was April Evans with Highland Highlights, and both Jennifer Seales with 3-Mile Sharp Shooters and Sarah Long with Sand Creek

Pioneers were recognized for 10 years of service. The Union County 4-H Hall of Famers both past and present were recognized and shared their favorite 4-H memory. They included Mary O’Riley, Al and Pat Pokorny, Sharon Bennett and Bob Crittenden.

Wayne and Mary Hill with the Afton Star Enterprise were the recipient of the 4-H Volunteer of the Year award for their dedication to the 4-H program through their local newspaper with county fair and National 4-H Week coverage and their overall enthusiasm and support of the 4-H program. “It is always neat to see 4-H splashed across the pages of Afton Star throughout the year. The kids love to see themselves in the paper and to be recognized for their hard work,� said Jones.

4-H record book awards recipients included Kordy Taylor, Lauren Hadley, Chloe Larson, Elizabeth Hadley, Avery Bunkofske, Audrey Young, Mattie Riemenschneider, Allison Hadley, Riley DeGonia, Owen Riemenschneider, Tyler Loudon, Jacob Driskill, Peyton Long, Bryce Hull, Kolbey Bailey, Emmet Long, Keegan Bailey, Hailee Schultz, Riley Long, Kyla Cass, Hannah Woods, Mikenna Cass and Hope Woods and Clover Kids Molly Gennaro and Maria Long.

Kordy Taylor of the 3-Mile Sharp Shooters received the food and nutrition pin.

Mattie Riemenschneider of the Sand Creek Pioneers received the child development and home improvement pins.

Kyla Cass of the Sand Creek Pioneers received the

home improvement pin.

Chloe Larson of the Highland Highlights received the citizenship, home improvement and environment and sustainability pins.

Hannah Woods of the Douglas Boosters received the visual arts, clothing and consumer education pins.

Kolbey Bailey of the Highland Highlights received the beef, horse and sheep pins.

Bryce Hull of the 3-Mile Sharp Shooters received the science and technology pin.

Lauren Hadley of the Sand Creek Pioneers received the goat pin.

Riley Long of the Sand Creek Pioneers received the photography, music and visual arts pins.

Keegan Bailey of the Highland Highlights received the beef of merit, photography, food and nutrition and sheep of merit pins.

Emmet Long of the Sand Creek Pioneers received the food and nutrition and music pins.

Jacob Driskill of the Sand Creek Pioneers received the crop production and woodworking pins.

Owen Riemenschneider of the Sand Creek Pioneers received the wildlife pin.

Riley DeGonia of the Sand Creek Pioneers received the pets of merit and home improvement pins.

Mikenna Cass of the Sand Creek Pioneers received the home improvement pin.

Elizabeth Hadley of the Sand Creek Pioneers received the goat pin.

Hope Woods of the Douglas Boosters received the horticulture, visual arts and consumer education pins.

Tyler Loudon of the Highland Highlights received the dog, home improvement,

vet medicine and leadership pins.

Avery Bunkofske of the Union County Achievers received the photography pin.

Allison Hadley of the Sand Creek Pioneers received the food and nutrition pin.

Peyton Long of the Sand Creek Pioneers received the visual arts, food and nutrition and music pins.

Hailee Schultz of the Highland Highlights received the beef and clothing pins.

Audrey Young of the Sand Creek Pioneers received a record book certificate.

Both Molly Gennaro of Highland Highlights and Maria Long of the Sand Creek Pioneers worked extra hard as Clover Kids this past year, turned in a record book as well and were recognized.

Eight outstanding junior 4-H’ers and three outstanding intermediate 4-H’ers went above and beyond in their first couple years of 4-H and were awarded the Clover Achievement Award: Kordy Taylor, Kolbey Bailey, Owen Riemenschneider, Jacob Driskill, Chloe Larson, Mattie Riemenschneider, Hope Woods, Avery Bunkofske, Bryce Hull, Hannah Woods and Hailee Schultz. Four outstanding juniors earned the bronze achievement award: Emmet Long, Keegan Bailey, Peyton Long and Riley Long.

Allison Hadley received the Marie Winkler leadership award for her outstanding leadership throughout her 4-H career.

Riley DeGonia of the Sand Creek Pioneers, whose county fair project was nominated by the judges, won the LeRoy Wrinkler Cre-

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The 2016-17 Youth Council shown are Macy Evans, Allison Hadley, Lauren Mitchell, Laura Weis, Lauren Hadley, Rakenzy Pryor, Gavin Kline, Kacie Ripperger, Kaden Wilson, Allivea Skarda, Taylor Purdy, Brooklyn Bolinger, Sanden Cheers, Taylor Sorrells, Alex Davis, Taylor Miller and Cole Smith along with Haley Jones, Union County Youth and Outreach Coordinator.

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The Mary Clayton Memorial award was given to Sarah King for her outstanding sewing and needle arts projects during the county fair.

Senior 4-H members were also recognized. Nineyear 4-H members included Abby Raney, Allison Hadley, Cali Foglesong, Cora Green, Ellie Johnston, Grace Hall, Kacie Ripperger, Logan Pettit, Macy Evans, Mara Weis, Olivia Hartman, Zach Carlson and

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HINTS FROM HELOISE A taxing time!

HOROSCOPE For Wednesday, March 22, 2017 ARIES (March 21 to April 19)During conversations with bosses and VIPs today, don’t volunteer for anything.

Also, don’t agree to anything important. (This is for your own protection.) This is a very loosey-goosey day.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20)Although you are interested in travel plans right now, do not make those plans today.

Whatever you start today probably will have to be changed later.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) This is a good day for important discussions, especially about shared property, inheritances or decisions about how to divide something. Postpone these discussions until Friday.

(You will be glad you did.)

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) When talking to close friends and partners today, keep things light. This is not a good day to make agreements. Things are just too fuzzy. (You can almost feel the vibes in the air.)

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Just maintain your usual pace at work today and don’t try anything new. Do not volunteer for anything or suggest improvements. Wait until Friday to do this.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) This is a wonderfully creative day for your sign, because your imagination is free-floating! If you work in the arts or in the entertainment world, you will have great ideas.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) This is the perfect day for hiding at home and relaxing. Do not shop for anything other than food or gas. Just take it easy.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) This is a great day to schmooze and talk to others, because you feel friendly and lighthearted.

Enjoy these discussions, but avoid important decisions.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) This is a poor day for any kind of financial negotiation. Don’t spend money professionally. And when it comes to personal spending, spend money on food or gas only.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Today the Moon is in your sign, but it’s in a hazy placement. In fact, it’s a goofy day that is great for creativity and socializing, but not serious business.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18)You will enjoy being by yourself today, especially if you can find solitude in beautiful surroundings. Basically, it’s

hard to get really serious about anything.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20)This is a great day to talk to others, especially a female companion. Share your hopes and dreams for the future to see what others say.

YOU BORN TODAY You are energetic, motivated and driven. You fight for what you believe in, because challenges attract you. You are heading into one of the most power-

ful years of your life - a time of accumulation. This is great news! Whatever you have done in the past will now ripen, because it’s your time of fruition. This is a good year to buy and sell.

Birthdate of: William Shatner, actor; Reese Witherspoon, actress; Wolf Blitzer, TV personality. (c) 2017 King Syndicate, Inc.

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Dear Readers: It’s TAX SEASON! I’m sure most of you have a tax question or two. Help is available by phone or by going on the web.

There is a general-information phone number, 800829-4477, but most of your questions can be answered on the IRS website, www.irs. gov.

If you need help with calculating your taxes, you can call 800-829-1040. There usually is a long hold time, especially this time of year.

Here’s the Heloise hint: Sit in front of your computer, have a book to read or clean out a drawer! Might as well use the time to do something.

Be aware of tax-related scams. The IRS will NOT initially contact you via email, text message or telephone. Don’t reply to the email, and DON’T OPEN ATTACHMENTS on a suspicious email.

If someone calls you on the phone and claims be an IRS agent, ask the following questions: the person’s name, badge number, callback number and the number he or she is calling from, if possible. If the caller is NOT an IRS employee, he or she most likely will hang up! – Heloise

P.S. Don’t forget to sign your income-tax form and check the math! Thousands of people make these mistakes.

PAPER SAVER Dear Heloise: I pop into the copier room at my office once or twice a week and pick up the used computer paper. My grandkids love it!

A fresh box of crayons, the paper and my grandchildren make for a special and fun afternoon. – Tony H., Albuquerque, N.M. HOUSEWORK IS EXERCISE Dear Heloise: I have time to go to the gym. However, I’ve turned my chores into a workout. Trips up and down stairs several times, and carefully bending, stretching and lifting, serve as a great workout – and no gym membership fees! – Jana B., Riverdale, Utah NO STRESS Dear Heloise: I read a lot in bed and am always thinking about what I must do the next day.

I keep a notebook on my nightstand. I write down things that are on my mind, like a diary; a list of things I have to accomplish the next day, like a to-do list; and a book review of the book I’m currently reading. This helps

organize my thoughts a lot! – Sarah H. in Ohio EASY CLEAN Dear Heloise: With a big family, keeping the kitchen clean is a challenge. After meals, I fill the sink with hot, soapy water, then add the silverware and plates to soak. (I don’t, however, soak knives or anything with sharp points.) This really helps after a cheesy or greasy meal.

By letting the dishes and utensils soak, I’m saving time, which makes cleanup a breeze. – Adam Z. in Illinois STICKY PINS Dear Readers: If you have pins and needles that don’t glide through fabrics anymore, you can fix that!

Stick the needles and pins into a wrapped bar of soap.

The light soap coating will help ease them through your sewing projects. – Heloise Send a money-saving or timesaving hint to Heloise, P.O. Box 795000, San Antonio, TX 78279-5000, or you can fax it to 1-210-HELOISE or email it to Heloise(at)Heloise.com. I can’t answer your letter personally but will use the best hints received in my column. (c)2017 by King Features Syndicate Inc.

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NATIONAL DIGEST

Welsch allconference DES MOINES — Alex Welsch of Nodaway Valley was an all-conference player for Grand View University’s basketball team that competed in the NAIA Division I national tournament.

In the 79-62 loss to t h i r d s e e d Pikeville at the national tourney, Welsch contributed 10 p o i n t s , Welsch five rebounds and four blocked shots for the sixth-seeded Vikings.

Grand View finished its season with a record of 20-11. The Vikings finished in a tie for second place in the Heart of America Conference at 18-8.

Welsch earned Heart of America all-conference honorable mention. The 6-9 center averaged 7.2 points per game and was second in the conference with 55 blocked shots.

Simpson golf INDIANOLA — Madison Hance of Creston is a freshman on the Simpson College women’s golf team. She averaged 92.6 per round in fall competition, with a best finish of 13th in the Clarke Fall Invitational shooting 92-98 — 190.

Hance T h e Simpson team competes in the Graceland Invitational to be held March 24-25 in Maryville, Missouri.

Hance was a threetime state qualifier at Creston High School, earning all-conference status in both golf and bowling.

Viking tennis DES MOINES — Freshman Alli Thomsen of Creston competed for the Grand View University tennis team in a 5-4 loss against St. Mary’s held Feb. 25 at Red Oak. Thomsen was a winner in singles and in No. 3 doubles with Hannah Walljasper, 8-1.

O n the same weekend G r a n d Thomsen V i e w topped St. Ambrose at home, 8-1. Thomsen and Walljasper won 8-2 in doubles and Thomsen was a 6-2, 6-2 winner at No. 4 singles.

The Vikings compete Wednesday at Simpson College in Indianola and on Saturday at Wartburg College in Waverly. Next home match is noon on March 30 against Central College.

Central tennis AUSTIN, Texas —A two-game swing through Texas for the Central College men’s tennis COLLEGE | 9A

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This season’s Creston High School varsity basketball cheerleaders were, front, from left, senior Erin Hanson, senior Leah Schuler, senior Jennifer Hughes, senior Cora Green and senior Maya Struhar; back — sophomore Myah Lanteri, freshman Fallon Rooks, freshman Haley Wilson and freshman Sasha Smith.

SPARTANS MEN’S BASKETBALL

Whatever it takes to help the team First-year assistant Scott Davis plays role in success of title contender ■

By RYAN KRONBERG CNA sports editor rkronberg@crestonnews.com

No matter the task Southwestern Community College head basketball coach Todd Lorensen has for top assistant Scott Davis, Davis will complete the task and do it in an excellent manner.

Davis’ eager attitude to do whatever task is required of him from Lorensen, a servant’s heart in helping Southwestern players improve has been a big boost for the Spartans in this dream season the program is enjoying.

The Omaha, Nebraska, native has already become an invaluable member of Spartan men’s basketball since he came on staff last June.

Davis already tasted what coaching basketball was like.

He had been serving as an assistant coach at Creighton Prep High School in Omaha, as well as coaching at the AAU level in his hometown.

Like a player wanting to take a step up, Davis wanted to take his coaching game to the next level.

Last winter, he sent out emails in search of a job at the college level.

One particular coach responded.

The road has led Davis to Creston where he’s finishing his first season as Lorensen’s chief assistant.

A conversation with Lorensen last winter started the process to replace Tyler Bullock, who left at the conclusion of the 2015-2016 season to serve as an assistant at Nebraska-Omaha.

“I reached out to a lot of schools, talked to a lot of coaches I knew around the

CNA photo by RYAN KRONBERG

Southwestern Community College assistant men’s basketball coach Scott Davis (left) and head coach Todd Lorensen (right) applaud a play in a game earlier this season. Davis has been an invaluable asset in his first year as a coach for the NJCAA Division II top-ranked Spartans.

area if they knew anyone,” Davis said. “I reached out to coach Lorensen when I heard coach Bullock left and saw if they were looking for anyone or he knew anyone was looking.”

Bullocks had earned his promotion to the NCAA Division I level, Lorensen noted.

“Coach Bullock was really good for us in his two years here,” Lorensen said. “I was really happy for his new opportunity. Just like players, coaches at this level are trying to help themselves get to the next level. That was the idea when I recruited coach Bullock to be on our staff. Hey, come here, put in a good two, three years, prove yourself as a recruiter and get yourself back into the Division I level. That’s exactly what happened.”

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Scottie’s got something to say. At right —Southwestern Community College assistant men’s basketball coach Scott Davis waves at the bench to get back after another big moment this season. The Spartans start play today (Tuesday) in the NJCAA Division II national tournament against College of Southern Maryland in Danville, Illinois.

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Name: Khallid Edwards Grade: Freshman Hometown: Des Moines Favorite basketball memory: Beating

Name: Dan Ngoyi Grade: Freshman Hometown: Lincoln Favorite basketball memory: Winning regionals Plans after SWCC: Play at a four-year university

Name: Brodric Thomas Grade: Freshman Hometown: Bolingbrook, Illinois Favorite basketball memory: Winning the regional champ.

Plans after SWCC: Attend Truman State University

Name: Lavon Hightower Grade: Sophomore Hometown: Charlotte, N.C. Favorite basketball memory: Wining regionals PLans after SWCC: Go to a four-year school

Name: Keegan Wederquist Grade: Freshman Hometown: Emerson, Iowa Favorite basketball memory: The whole Indian Hills game Plans after SWCC: Attend Iowa State

Name: Nate Lee Grade: Freshman Hometown: Des Moines Favorite basketball memory: Going to nationals Plans after SWCC: Play at a university

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Plans after SWCC: Play basketball or career in music

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Name: Alijah Thomas Grade: Freshman Hometown: Des Moines Favorite basketball memory: Winning regionals Plans after SWCC: Play at a four-year university

Name: Antonio Williams Grade: Sophomore Hometown: Milwaukee, Wisc.

Favorite basketball memory: Kevin

Name: Jamil Maddred Grade: Sophomore Hometown: Camden, N.J. Favorite basketball memory: When

Name: Jordan Johnson Grade: Sophomore Hometown: Des Moines Favorite basketball memory: Making history, 32-1 Plans after SWCC: Play Division I ball

Name: KeShawn Wilson Grade: Sophomore Hometown: Lincoln, Neb. Favorite basketball memory: Beating Kirkwood in regional Plans after SWCC: Go to a four-year school and play ball

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NIT: Illinois wins, Illinois State falls CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Tracy Abrams scored 18 points, Leron Black had a double-double and Illinois pulled away midway through the second half to beat Boise State 71-56 on Monday night in the second round of the NIT. No. 2 seed Illinois (2014) will play fourth-seeded Central Florida (23-11) in a quarterfinal. The game was tied at 49 with 10 minutes left before Illinois closed on a 22-7 run.

Malcolm Hill scored 13 points and has 1,817 for his career, surpassing Dee Brown (1,812) for third place all-time at Illinois.

Abrams was 6 of 11 from the floor and made three 3-pointers. Black had 12 points and 10 rebounds.

Chandler Hutchison scored 17 points and grabbed eight rebounds to lead No. 6 seed Boise State (20-12). Nick Duncan chipped in 12 points. The

Broncos shot 0 of 14 from long range in the second half.

Brad Underwood, who became the 18th coach in program history for the Illini, was in attendance. He replaced John Groce after five seasons.

UCF 63, Ill. St. 62 NORMAL, Ill. -- B.J. Taylor scored 22 points, including a pair of free throws with 1.3 seconds left, and Central Florida beat Illinois State 63-62 Monday night in the second round of the NIT. No. 4 seed UCF (23-11) will play No. 2 seed Illinois (20-14) in a quarterfinal.

Malachi fell off bench

Plans after SWCC: Traveling world and obtain degrees

Creston men’s city league hoops results Creston men’s basketball results, March 12 — Waigand Farms 67, Dripping Wet 61; Carroll Chiropractic 67, Afton 64; Lobby Lounge 71, Old Timers 65. Standings — Waigand Farms, 11-1; Carroll Chiropractic, 10-2; Old Timers, 7-5; Lobby Lounge, 7-5; Afton, 6-6; Creston Starz, 2-10; Dripping Wet, 0-12.

Creston men’s basketball results, March 5 — Lobby Lounge 79, Creston Starz 62; Waigand Farms 52, Carroll Chiropractic 42; Afton 71, Old Timers 62. Standings — Waigand Farms, 111; Carroll Chiropractic, 9-2; Old Timers, 7-4; Afton, 6-5; Lobby Lounge, 6-5; Cres-

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Creston men’s basketball results, March 1 — Carroll Chiropractic 78, Dripping Wet 68; Afton 80, Creston Starz 74; Waigand Farm 59, Old Timers 56. Standings — Waigand Farms, 10-1; Caroll Chiropractic, 9-1; Old Timers, 6-4; Lobby Lounge, 5-5; Afton, 5-5; Creston Starz, 2-7; Dripping Wet, 0-11.

Season’s end results will be in an upcoming edition.

Southwestern Community College’s men’s basketball team opened NJCAA Divsion II national tournament play today (Tuesday) against College of Southern Maryland in Danville, Illinois.

CNA sports editor Ryan Kronberg is with the team in Illinois throughout the week.

Follow him on Twitter @ryankronberg for updates from the games as they happen.

Also, check out www. crestonnews.com for updates throughout each day the Spartans are in action in Danville.

If Southwestern win Tuesday, it will play Thursday at 1 p.m. against the winner of Pima and Waubonsee.

Panthers earn academic all-Hawkeye 10 honors A total of 17 Creston and Creston/Orient-Macksburg students were honored with distinction on the Hawkeye 10 winter sport all academic team.

This included Panther girls basketball players Lexie Little, Madison Callahan and Logan Pettit.

On the boys’ hoops side were Brenden McDowell, Cody Crawford and manager Morgan Shawler.

Basketball cheerleaders named to the list were Cora Green, Erin Hanson, Jennifer Hughes and Leah Schuler.

C/O-M wrestlers were Kadon Hulett, Brody Frain, Carson Wheat, and manager Alexis Baker.

Wrestling cheerleaders honored were Morghan Frey and Konnor Shepherd.

Olivia Hartman was the lone Panther bestowed the honor for the bowling team.

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Pine Valley bowling results Astro Mixed League Feb. 26 Team Points Rhine Body Repair 63.5 Ellis Poore 57 Sunday Stars 52 Bud Profen 51 Troublemakers 38.5 Strikers 37.5 Survivors 28.5 High team with handicap: Ellis Poore, 2,478 pins.

High team scratch: Sunday Stars, 2,073 pins.

High scratch individual series: Mike Briner, 632 pins, Sue Davis, 545 pins.

Series 600 and over: Mike Briner, 632.

Games - men 200 and over: Todd Eddy, 221, Mike Briner, 245, Rusty Zimmerman 208, Bob Wescott, 202 Dave Rhine, 211 Ron Crigger, 245.

Games - women 190 and over: Cindy Briner, 194, Hillary Zimmerman 214, Sue Davie, 191.

Woodpickers League Feb. 27 Team Points Creston Mobile Homes 59 Rhine Body Repair 52.5 M&M Motors 49 Wood Smackers 48 Channel Seeds 47 2 Rivers Pool 46.5 Green Valley Chemical 41 The Car Place 41 Green Valley Chemical 15 High team with handicap: Rhine Body Repair, 2,545 pins High team scratch: Rhine Body Repair, 2,056 pins High scratch individual series: Jodi Nixon, 489 pins Games - women 190 and over: Lisa Williamson, 193.

Classic Leagwwwue Feb. 28 Team Points Rhine Body Repair 116 Quilts 106.5 Pine Valley 102.5 Schroeder Plumbing 35 High team scratch: Quilts, 2,424 pins High scratch individual series: Jeremiah Johnson, 716 pins.

Series 600 and over: Jeremiah Johnson, 716; Tom Redding, 696; Dana Frey, 666; Mike Briner, 642.

Games - men 200 and over: Jeremiah Johnson, 236, 300; Fred Franklin, 214, 203; Tom Redding, 225, 233, 238; Cody Hull, 243, 200; Denny Hance, 202; Rusty Zimmerman, 211, 207; Dana Frey, 222, 246; Mike Briner, 236, 233.

Union League March 1 Team Points Frey Construction 25 Mid-State Surveying 21 Webb Roofing 20 Hi Crest Auto 19.5 The Lobby 18 Super Wash 17.5 Rhine Body Repair 17 High team with handicap: Rhine Body Repair, 3,181 pins High team scratch: Frey Construction, 2,866 pins Series 600 and over: Ryan Draper, 656, Travis Adair, 528, Nat Studer, 509, Todd Downing, 600, Warren Hudson, 605, Scott McKinney, 622, Ron Pendegraft, 619.

Games - men 200 and over: Aaron Brown, 207, Nat Studer, 212, 209, Todd Downing, 210, 214, Ryan Draper, 215, 216, 225, Travis Adair, 216, 225, Warren Hudson, 215, 221, Scott McKinney, 210, 230, Bob Wescott, 219, 216, Harold Holliday, 211, Casey Willets, 213, 206, Ron Pendegraft, 258, Chris Downing, 204, 200, Steve Jones, 200.

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Astro Mixed League March 5 Team Points Rhine Body Repair 66 Ellis Poore 58 Budprofen 55 Sunday Stars 53.5 Troublemakers 42.5 Strikers 40.5 Survivors 28.5 High team with handicap: Bud Profen, 2,454 pins.

High team scratch: Rhine Body Repair, 2,029 pins.

High scratch individual series: Tom Eddy, 594 pins, Sue Davis, 509 pins.

Games - men 200 and over: Todd Eddy, 232, Steve Brownie, 211, Bob Wescott, 235, Nick Bauer, 202.

Woodpickers League March 6 Team Points Creston Mobile Homes 60 Rhine Body Repair 55.5 M&M Motors 51 2 Rivers Pool 49.5 Wood Smackers 49 Channel Seeds 48 Green Valley Chemical 44 The Car Place 43 Green Valley Chemical 15 High team with handicap: 2 Rivers Pool, 2,585 pins High team scratch: Rhine Body Repair, 1,992 pins High scratch individual series: Sue Davis, 564 pins Games - women 190 and over: Rachel Wardlow 192; Sue Davis 192, 194.

Classic League March 7 Team Points Rhine Body Repair 126 Quilts 123.5 Pine Valley 112.5 Schroeder Plumbing 38 High team scratch: Pine Valley, 2,409 pins High scratch individual series: Ron Pendegraft, 797 pins.

Series 600 and over: Ron Pendegraft 797, Mike Briner 717, Fred Franklin, 692, Dana Frey, 508.

Games - men 200 and over: John Coleman, 209; Fred Franklkin, 225, 253, 214; Steve Jones, 205; Jeremiah Johnson, 237; Dana Frey, 209, 208; Mike Briner, 224, 236, 257; Rusty Zimmerman, 206; Ron Pendegraft, 268, 290, 239; Matt Fletchall, 222.

Union League March 9 Team Points Frey Construction 28 Mid-State Surveying 25 Hi Crest Auto 22.5 The Lobby 20 Webb Roofing 20 Rhine Body Repair 19 Super Wash 18.5 High team with handicap: Frey Construction, 3,120 pins High team scratch: Frey Construction, 2,886 pins High individual series: Fred Franklin, 667 pins Series 600 and over: Fred Franklin 667, Glenn Orr 660, Cody Downing 627, Brian Newcomb 613, Casey Willets 655, Dana Frey 623, Ron Pendegraft 640.

Games - men 200 and over: Glenn Orr, 202, 237, 221; Scott McKinney, 242; Travis Adair, 205, Doug Minnick, 201; Steve Jones, 212; Fred Franklin, 226, 232, 209; Cody Downing, 200, 202, 225; Todd Downing, 213; Ryan Draper, 204; Brian Newcomb, 216, 205; Casey Willets, 246, 202, 207; Dana Frey, 211, 224; Ron Pendegraft, 235, 204, 201.

Eagles Mixed League March 12 Team Points Why Knots 29 Sidetracked 27 The Mixers 23 Just For Fun 21 Dazed & Confused 19 Cheers[tab] 17 The Replacements 14 High team with handicap: Why Knots, 2,462 pins High team scratch: Why Knots, 2,171 pins High scratch individual series: Dan Fulton, 598 pins.

Games - men 200 and over: Stacey Tame, 222; Greg Hull, 206; Ben Moffit, 218; Dan Fulton, 206, 206.

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team ended with a 9-0 loss against Concordia University (Texas) Thursday.

Playing outside for just the second time this spring, the Dutch (3-11) are still adjusting to the unpredictable conditions the outdoors provides.

Junior Garret Taylor of Creston is playing No. 1 singles and No. 2 doubles with Scott Wilson of Urbandale.

After returning to Iowa, the Dutch have a week before hosting Nebraska Wesleyan University Friday afternoon in the conference opener for both teams.

The match against the Prairie Wolves is slated to

begin at 2 p.m. in Pella.

Luther tennis DECORAH — Freshman Ryan Kucera of Creston teamed with Brendan Londergan at No. 3 doubles for an 8-3 victory as part of Luther College’s 9-0 victory over Simpson College in men’s tennis action Feb. 11.

Kucera had a 2-2 singles record and 0-1 in doubles Kucera for Luther during the fall season.

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Southwestern Community College head men’s basketball coach Todd Lorensen, left, and assistant Scott Davis, right, watch during a game this season. Davis is in his first season with the program.

DAVIS:

after practice doing individual work- element of the college game — scoutouts,” said freshman Alijah Thomas. ing and game planning.

“He’s just there for us all the time.”

“He’s very thorough,” Lorensen CONT. FROM | 7A Davis’ knack for skill development, said. “He does a good job of getting the no matter the time of day, has been a team prepared for not only personnel, There was a mutual interest between reason why this Spartans team has en- but schemes and teams.” joyed its record-breaking season.

Lorensen has taken Davis under his Lorensen and Davis.

“Scottie is one of those guys — you’ll wing this season.

“He told me I was one of the guys he “It’s definitely been an evolution,” was thinking about contacting,” Davis see him up here any time of the day,” Lorensen said.

“He’ll be up here at 6:30 Lorensen said. “I was fortunate that said. in the morning for individual workouts I had really good head coaches that The two talked it over for a couple of or 9:30 at night getting workouts in.”

I worked for.

They taught me and months. Davis was hired in June.

The drive of individuals on the team coached me to be better coach. That’s Lorensen and Davis hit it off, as did to improve motivates the first-year something I’ve owed to Scottie, I’ve reDavis with the student-athletes.

Spartan assistant to work with them. ally tried to do good job with him.

“For my year at the college level, I “If they want to put in the work, who “He’s improved tremendously.” couldn’t ask for anything more,” DaLorensen has helped Davis blossom vis said. “The guys have been great to am I to try not to help them?” Davis said.

“One of the things I really enjoy into the role as a collegiate coach. work with. Coach Lorensen has been doing with the guys is doing skill work, “Maybe as a first-time assistant, you great. It’s been a great situation for me things like that to help them get betdon’t necessarily think about it, know for my first job from college.” ter.” any better,” Lorensen said. “The thing This season’s team entered today Davis quickly established himself I’ve liked most about Scottie is when (Tuesday’s) opening round game of the with the student-athletes, in turn, helpI’ve asked him to do something differNJCAA Division II national tournament at 32-1 and the number one team ing Southwestern to its second ever trip ently, or maybe a little better, I notice to the national tournament and first in right away it’s changed for the better in the country. and it’s stayed that way throughout the Take last Thursday for example. Af- 18 seasons.

“He’s got a great rapport with our course of the season.” ter the day’s workout finished, he was players,” Lorensen said.

“He does Lorensen’s tutelage has helped Davis helping take care of the team’s laundry lot of individual workouts with them, grow significantly as a coach. needs.

Marchbetter 14th, 2017 “He’s taught me a lot of things I which has helped them become Davis’ willing attitude has already Creston, Iowa didn’t even think about, realize before The regular meeting of the City of Cremade him an invaluable aid for Lo- players.” ston Water Works Board of Trustees con“We’re really fortunate to have him I was coaching here — film, scouting vened at 5:30 o'clock p.m., March 14th, rensen.

2017 at the City of Creston Water Works a lot of stuff,” Lorensen said. reports, “Like our team, he’s unselfish,” Lo- on staff.” business office at 820 South Park Street, Davis enjoys taking the Iowa. timeThehelp“He’s really helped me become a better Creston, following members rensen said. “There’s no task too big or were present: Valarie Allen, coach, Dave Beck, in their basketball looking into things, taking time too important for him — if that means ing his players grow Rich Flynn, Dawn Loudon, General Manager, Steve Yarkosky and Office Manager, skills, an area he had plenty of experito understand certain set certain patdoing laundry, that means doing launAngie West. Ken Sharp was absent. A moence working on with players back in terns, tendencies, things about a team tion was made to approve the agenda. A dry. If that means sweeping the floor motion was made to approve Ithe regular his native Omaha. wouldn’t have thought about before I before practice, packing, getting unimeeting minutes of the February 14th, “One of my main things I pride mystarted coaching here.”

2017 meeting.

The Audit Committee reforms ready for a road trip. He has no port was given and will be filed in the ofdevelopment,” Lorensen sees a relationship that’s ego. The thing about it at this level, self on as a coach is skill fice of the Creston Water Works. The Audit that Committee methome. and reviewed all bills Davis said.

“I do lot of back flourishing not only this season, but gowhether you’re the head coach or an prior to the meeting. A motion was made ofofmy ing forward. approve one payment the following bills assistant coach, you can’t have an ego I knew when I cameto here, Com-looking forward to many great upon recommendation of the Audit biggest things I brought to the table “I’m about stuff.” mittee: Aflac-Payroll $633.72, AirMachwas to help the guys do things with years with him,” Lorensen said.

Supp $313.00, Alliant-Serv $17015.68, Davis has become a valued asset Aureon-Serv $369.90, Automatic Systheir skills.

If they’ve got skills, they Davis Serv $6209.90, AWWA-Regis $60.00, in turn has helped Lorensen helping the student-athletes develop BMball, Sales-Supp Caseys-Gas can play — shoot the dribble$155.50, the grow as a coach. their skills. If one wants to work out, no $687.59, ChemSult-Chemicals $63137.40, ball, footwork, things people don’t re“To see him come in here and when City of Creston-Garb/H.I./Lab Fees/ Sewmatter the time of day, Davis is there to er/SC Fees when $171754.42, Collection Servally take into considerations they I say win our guys over, to get their rehelp them in the gym.

Payroll $700.60, Corning Rental-Supp 8, 2017 Minutes $180.00, CNA-Publishing $59.43, Deere think of a team practicing.

That’s one spect and their March rapport with them by “Coach Davis has been huge for the Prairie Solid Waste Agency, Credit-Pymt $505.60, DPC-Chemicals thing I work with the guys on.” being who is, it was just a nice, fresh 1774 Lark Ave, Creston, IA. re$2368.88, Echo Elec-Supp $80.16, Farm team,” said freshman Khallid Edwards. $165.43, Farmers Elec-you Chair Angell called the meetingyour to orDavis’ demeanor is&Serv aHome-Supp perfect fit with minder don’t have to change “There’s been plenty of times I’ve $1544.00, Fastenal-Supp $149.99, der at 5:47 PM. Members present: Curt of who you are as aBrown coach to Garden&Assoc-Serv $2106.00,personality Hach-Lab Angell (Cromwell), Dennis (Union come in late at night to get a workout Lorensen’s.

Harland Tech-Serv County), and Terry Freeman (Creston).

“For for those whoSupp don’t$1263.73, know coach be$2645.88, successful.” with coach Davis.” $1991.00, Hawkins-Chemicals Also present: PSWA Manager, Amy HDmild Supply-Supp $588.83, “To Herman Joe Cooney. mannered see Schultes, him doNathan thatOhrt, hasand been a good Davis had an instant impact upon ar- Davis, he’s a reallyGracey-Reimb Motion by Brown, second by Freeman, $131.56, Hygienic Labguy,” Lorensen said.

“He’s been good reminder for me and hopefully I can Lab $39.00, Indelco-Supp $1264.16, Ia to approve the agenda as presented.

All rival. voting aye,forward.” motion carried.

One Call-Locates $134.10, ISSB-Fed/Fica for me.

Even though I do come off as take that moving “I never thought he’d be so big,” Ed$21562.74, IPERS-Ipers $12870.13, Ia Motion by Brown, second by Freeman, mild mannered, I’mTool-Supp uptight$405.00, at times.

Lorensen knowsthethis Spartan team to approve February 8, 2017 meeting Kinkade Ind-Backhoe wards said. $1650.75, Mangold-Lab $1153.20, MCI- minutes. All voting aye, motion carried.

He’s been good for me from a perwouldn’t be where it is without Davis Sediment project - no update Phone $47.35, Mellen&Assoc-Supp Davis has a knack for finding areas $119.20,a significant Nathan Ohrtimpact. from Barker Lemar updatbiggerMestmaker-Life picture in Insmaking team members need to improve on. He spective of keeping a$903.70, MMIT-Supp $75.00, Municipal H2O-Serv ed the board on the current ground water mind.” a huge succoncerns.

Barker part Lemar of sentour a proposal $350.00, Municipal Supp-Supp “He’s $652.06, been works with them to make it better.

SafetyMarchDavis 14th, 2017 for an assessment of corrective measures Napa-Supp $185.97, Northern quickly adapted to an essential cess,” Lorensen said.

“He’s been helping us out a lot, even Creston, Supp $363.28, Office Machines-Supp prior to the meeting. There was discussion.

Iowa The regular meeting of the City of Creston Water Works Board of Trustees convened at 5:30 o'clock p.m., March 14th, 2017 at the City of Creston Water Works business office at 820 South Park Street, Creston, Iowa. The following members were present: Valarie Allen, Dave Beck, Rich Flynn, Dawn Loudon, General Manager, Steve Yarkosky and Office Manager, Angie West. Ken Sharp was absent. A motion was made to approve the agenda. A motion was made to approve the regular meeting minutes of the February 14th, 2017 meeting. The Audit Committee report was given and will be filed in the office of the Creston Water Works. The Audit Committee met and reviewed all bills prior to the meeting. A motion was made to approve payment of the following bills upon recommendation of the Audit Committee: Aflac-Payroll $633.72, AirMachSupp $313.00, Alliant-Serv $17015.68, Aureon-Serv $369.90, Automatic SysServ $6209.90, AWWA-Regis $60.00, BM Sales-Supp $155.50, Caseys-Gas $687.59, ChemSult-Chemicals $63137.40, City of Creston-Garb/H.I./Lab Fees/ Sewer/SC Fees $171754.42, Collection ServPayroll $700.60, Corning Rental-Supp $180.00, CNA-Publishing $59.43, Deere Credit-Pymt $505.60, DPC-Chemicals $2368.88, Echo Elec-Supp $80.16, Farm & Home-Supp $165.43, Farmers ElecServ $1544.00, Fastenal-Supp $149.99, Garden&Assoc-Serv $2106.00, Hach-Lab Supp $1263.73, Harland Tech-Serv $1991.00, Hawkins-Chemicals $2645.88, HD Supply-Supp $588.83, Herman Gracey-Reimb $131.56, Hygienic LabLab $39.00, Indelco-Supp $1264.16, Ia One Call-Locates $134.10, ISSB-Fed/Fica $21562.74, IPERS-Ipers $12870.13, Ia Tool-Supp $405.00, Kinkade Ind-Backhoe $1650.75, Mangold-Lab $1153.20, MCIPhone $47.35, Mellen&Assoc-Supp $903.70, Mestmaker-Life Ins $119.20, MMIT-Supp $75.00, Municipal H2O-Serv $350.00, Municipal Supp-Supp $652.06, Napa-Supp $185.97, Northern SafetySupp $363.28, Office Machines-Supp $1197.00, Postmaster-Postage $1404.00, RJ's Portables-Serv $150.00, SICOGMembership $1500.00, Steve YarkoskyReimb $104.25, Tnemec-Supp $677.56, Treas State of Ia-Payroll $3675.00, True Value-Supp $437.39, US Cellular-Serv $524.84, UPS-Shipping $17.19, USA Bluebook-Supp $488.64, Visa-Supp $610.29, Walmart-Supp $227.39, Waste Mgmt-Serv $196.42, Windstream-Serv $298.33, Zenon Envir-Supp $983.29. Total Disbursements $329085.43. Feb Pay-

PUBLIC NOTICE The Board of Trustees of Southern Iowa Trolley met in regular session on February 23rd, 2017. The meeting was called to order at 1:05 p.m. by Chair Larry Keller with the following members present: Jerry Murphy, Kraig Pennington, Linda England, Steve Shelley, and Dan Christensen. Also present: Leesa Lester, Transit Director. Motion to approve the agenda was made by England, Second: Pennington. Motion carried. Motion to approve the minutes of the January 2017 meeting was made by Christensen; Second: Shelley. Motion carried. The ridership report and financial statement were discussed. Motion was made by Shelley to approve the ridership and financial reports as presented by Lester. Second: Christensen. Motion carried. Motion to approve disbursements made by Lester from February 2-22, 2017 was made by England; Second: Shelley. Motion carried.

The FY18 Budget was discussed and will be finalized and approved during the next scheduled board meeting on April 6th after the public hearing. A motion to set the Public Hearing on April 6th was made by Pennington and Second by Shelley. Meeting was adjourned at 2:05 pm by England and 2nd by Shelley. Next meeting will be held on April 6th following the Public Hearing in the Southern Iowa Trolley Conference Room at 1 pm. This meeting is accessible to individuals with disabilities.

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March 14th, 2017 Creston, Iowa The regular meeting of the City of Creston Water Works Board of Trustees convened at 5:30 o'clock p.m., March 14th, 2017 at the City of Creston Water Works business office at 820 South Park Street, Creston, Iowa. The following members were present: Valarie Allen, Dave Beck, Rich Flynn, Dawn Loudon, General Manager, Steve Yarkosky and Office Manager, Angie West. Ken Sharp was absent. A motion was made to approve the agenda. A

$1197.00, Postmaster-Postage $1404.00, RJ's Portables-Serv $150.00, SICOGMembership $1500.00, Steve YarkoskyReimb $104.25, Tnemec-Supp $677.56, Treas State of Ia-Payroll $3675.00, True Value-Supp $437.39, US Cellular-Serv $524.84, UPS-Shipping $17.19, USA Bluebook-Supp $488.64, Visa-Supp $610.29, Walmart-Supp $227.39, Waste Mgmt-Serv $196.42, Windstream-Serv $298.33, Zenon Envir-Supp $983.29. Total Disbursements $329085.43. Feb Payroll $53087.23. Receipts for Feb 2017 Water $190132.51, Sewer $95422.87, Garbage $58993.04, Deposits $1850.00, Tower Rent $1058.69, SC Fees $808.44, Sales Tax $9146.50, Misc $8139.98, Interest $1080.68. Total Receipts $366632.71.

General Manager, Steve Yarkosky discussed with the Board the 3-Mile Intake building transfer and the hydraulic analysis of the distribution system. A motion was made that the meeting adjourn.

Attest: Angie West Assistant Secretary Valarie Allen, Chair City of Creston Water Works Board of Trustees

March 8, 2017 Minutes Prairie Solid Waste Agency, 1774 Lark Ave, Creston, IA. Chair Angell called the meeting to order at 5:47 PM. Members present: Curt Angell (Cromwell), Dennis Brown (Union County), and Terry Freeman (Creston).

Also present: PSWA Manager, Amy Schultes, Nathan Ohrt, and Joe Cooney.

Motion by Brown, second by Freeman, to approve the agenda as presented. All voting aye, motion carried.

Motion by Brown, second by Freeman, to approve the February 8, 2017 meeting minutes. All voting aye, motion carried.

Sediment project - no update Nathan Ohrt from Barker Lemar updated the board on the current ground water concerns. Barker Lemar sent a proposal for an assessment of corrective measures prior to the meeting. There was discussion.

Motion by Freeman, second by Brown, to accept the proposal as presented. All voting ayes, motion carried.

Schultes informed the board of upcoming events.

Transfer Station - HJC, LLC hauled 1496.47 tons to Metro. Larry Butterfield will be on site in 2- 3 weeks to install the tarp ends. HJC, LLC contracted their fuel @ $2.50/gallon.

Document retention - no update

Motion by Freeman, second by Brown, to accept the proposal as presented. All voting ayes, motion carried.

Schultes informed the board of upcoming events.

Transfer Station - HJC, LLC hauled 1496.47 tons to Metro. Larry Butterfield will be on site in 2- 3 weeks to install the tarp ends. HJC, LLC contracted their fuel @ $2.50/gallon.

Document retention - no update Annual Audit report - no update Jim Brick put together a renewal notice to Metro Waste Authority. There was discussion. Motion by Brown, second by Freeman, to proceed with the 5 year renewal with Metro Waste Authority. All voting aye, motion carried.

Motion by Brown, second by Freeman, to approve the fund balances, bank statement as presented, and the transfer of $100,625.23 to Union Co. All voting aye, motion carried.

Motion by Brown, second by Freeman, to approve the claims below. All voting aye, motion carried.

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Chili cook-off: Pictured, ABOVE, are placewinners from the Boyers Bar ninth annual Chili Cook-off held in Diagonal Saturday

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would end, and a Medicaid expansion to 11 million more low-income people would disappear.

The Republican legislation would provide tax credits to help people pay medical bills based chiefly on age, and open-ended federal payments to help states cover Medicaid costs would be cut. Insurers could charge older consumers five times the premiums they charge younger people instead of Obama’s 3-1 limit, and would boost premiums 30 percent for those who let coverage lapse.

Rep. Chris Collins, R-N.Y., said Trump told Republicans he would campaign for them if they backed the bill. Trump didn’t indicate what he would do to those who vote against the bill, but during the caucus, he singled out Rep. Mark Meadows,

R-N.C., one of the outspoken critics of the bill.

Collins said Trump asked Meadows to stand up, called him a great guy and said he is counting on Meadows to get this over the line.

“The president is very adroit at putting somebody on the spot and he did that today with Mark Meadows,” Collins said. Asked if there was a threat to Meadows in that, Collins responded: “There was no threat whatsoever.”

Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., told reporters Trump attended the meeting “to do what he does best: to close the deal.”

Trump’s closed-door meeting with House Republicans was coming as party leaders released 43 pages worth of changes to a bill whose prospects remain dicey. Their proposals were largely aimed at addressing dissent that their measure would leave many older people with higher costs.

Included was an unusual

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approach: language paving the way for the Senate, if it chooses, to make the bill’s tax credit more generous for people age 50-64. Details in the documents released were initially unclear, but one GOP lawmaker and an aide said the plan sets aside $85 billion over 10 years for that purpose.

The leaders’ proposals would accelerate the repeal of tax increases Obama imposed on higher earners, the medical industry and others to this year instead of 2018.

It would be easier for some people to deduct medical expenses from their taxes.

Older and disabled Medicaid beneficiaries would get larger benefits. But it would also curb future growth of the overall Medicaid program, which helps low earners af-

ford medical coverage, and let states impose work requirements on some recipients. Additional states could not join the 31 that opted to expand Medicaid to more beneficiaries under Obama’s law, the Affordable Care Act. In a bid to cement support from upstate New Yorkers, the revisions would also stop that state from passing on over $2 billion a year in Medicaid costs to counties. The change was pushed by Rep. Chris Collins, R-N.Y., one of Trump’s first congressional supporters. Local officials have complained the practice overburdens their budgets.

Republican support teetered last week when a nonpartisan congressional analysis projected the measure would strip 24 million people of coverage in a decade. The

Congressional Budget Office also said the bill would cause huge out-of-pocket increases for many lower earners and people aged 50 to 64.

Democrats have opposed the GOP repeal effort. They tout Obama’s expansion of coverage to 20 million additional people and consumer-friendly coverage requirements it imposed on insurers, including abolishing annual and lifetime coverage limits and forcing them to insure seriously ill people.

House approval would give the legislation much-needed momentum as it moves to the Senate, which Republicans control 52-48 but where five Republicans have expressed opposition. Trump used Monday’s trip to single out perhaps the measure’s most vociferous foe — Ken-

tucky GOP Sen. Rand Paul.

“He’s a good guy,” Trump said of one 2016 rival for the GOP presidential nomination. “And I look forward to working with him so we can get this bill passed, in some form, so that we can pass massive tax reform, which we can’t do till this happens.”

Enactment of the health care bill would clear the way for Congress to move to revamping the tax code and other GOP priorities. Defeat would wound Trump two months into his administration and raise questions about his ability to win support from his own party moving forward.

Among the disgruntled were GOP lawmakers in the hard-right House Freedom Caucus, though the strength of their opposition was unclear.

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