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Dale Boyer, 16, 2758 Daisy Ave., returned home after going missing for an unknown reason Sunday evening.

According to a Union County Sheriff report, the last time a family member had contact with Boyer was about 5 p.m Sunday. Officers got involved in Boyer’s disappearance 10:26 p.m. Sun- Boyer day, and a search for the possible runaway was conducted by Union County Sheriff’s deputies and Creston firefighters until 2:15 a.m. Monday.

The search was renewed about 7:30 a.m. Monday by Adams, Taylor and Union

sheriff’s deputies, Iowa State Patrol officers and LifeNet personnel, who used a helicopter, and was halted around 11 a.m.

Boyer’s cell phone, which is carried by Verizon, pinged off cell towers in Creston, Diagonal, Prescott and Stringtown.

According to officers, Boyer’s cell phone would ping off the various towers as he moved, most likely on foot, through a wooded area where they believed he was alone.

After officers ceased the search, Boyer’s father and family friends continued looking.

Law enforcement received a phone call this morning from a family member saying Boyer had returned, though when he returned is unknown.

GOP tries to sell new health care bill, absent key specifics Missouri storms WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican leaders embarked on an ambitious plan Tuesday to try to sell their new health care proposal to rank-and-file lawmakers and the public, absent specifics on costs or how many Americans will be covered.

President Donald Trump’s early morning tweet praising “our wonderful n e w Healthcare Bill” started off the day, and G O P l e a d e r s Trump planned a news conference to promote the plan ahead of Wednesday’s committee action.

The new bill aims to replace “Obamacare” with

a system designed along conservative lines. Primarily affected would be some 20 million people who purchase their own private health plans directly from an insurer and the more than 70 million covered by Medicaid, the federal-state program for low-income people.

White House budget chief Mick Mulvaney said Tuesday it’s unfair to compare how many people would have health insurance under the new Republican plan to those under the existing health law that Republicans have long derided as “Obamacare.”

“What Obamacare did was make insurance affordable, but care impossible to actually afford,” Mulvaney said on NBC’s “Today Show.” ‘’The deductibles were simply too high. So people could say they have

coverage but they couldn’t actually get the medical care they n e e d ed when Mulvaney they get sick.”

Obamacare plans did typically come with high deductibles, but the law also provided cost-sharing subsidies to people with modest incomes. Those subsidies will be eliminated under the Republican plan, and it’s unclear how high the deductibles would be under the new approach.

Mulvaney said that while the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office hasn’t yet determined the cost of the new health care bill, it will bring “tremendous long-term savings” by giv-

Members of the Creston Community High School jazz band, from left, Jordan Swedlund, Casey Batten, Sadie Green, Josh Harris and Kerwn Shaw, under the direction of Mike Peters, perform “Backburner” by Carmin Passtore at the CCHS spring band concert Monday night in the CCHS auditorium.

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The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma, received reports of more than 30 tornadoes in Kansas, Missouri, Iowa and Illinois late Monday and early Tuesday. Powerful winds extended as far south as the Ozark Mountains in Arkansas, where a post office and church were damaged, and

as far north as Wisconsin, where trees were downed.

In Oak Grove, Missouri, 483 homes sustained some type of damage, along with 10 to 12 commercial buildings, said Sni Valley Fire Protection District Chief Carl Scarborough. Twelve people were treated for injuries by emergency responders on Monday, and three were taken to hospitals with injuries that weren’t life-threatening, he said.

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The Republican legislation would limit future federal funding for Medicaid, which covers low-income people, about 1 in 5 Americans. And it would loosen rules that former President Barack Obama’s law imposed for health plans directly purchased by individuals, while also scaling back insurance subsidies.

Republicans say their solutions would make Medicaid more cost-efficient without punishing the poor and disabled, while spurring private insurers to offer attractive products for the estimated 20 million consumers in the market for individual policies.

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“It looks like the injuries are minimal so, based on some of the damage I’ve seen, it’s rather amazing,” Martin said in a Tuesday morning press conference.

The Kansas City area sustained widespread damage, and crews planned to survey and assess the damage early Tuesday.

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City and the Kansas suburbs of Leawood and Olathe.

Hawblitzel said there were no immediate reports of fatalities from the storms.

“It played out as we expected — several tornadoes and a lot of wind damage,” Hawblitzel said. “It’s certainly sad to see and hear about the homes destroyed.”

The late-winter storms spawned warnings from the Southern Plains to the Upper Midwest. Baseball-sized hail was reported in parts of Missouri, while hurricane-force winds were reported in parts of Iowa. The storm system was weakening as it moved to the east but the Storm Prediction Center said parts of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama could see severe thunderstorms today.

bill would make many people uninsured, shifting costs to states and hospital systems that act as providers of last resort. Individual policy holders might be able to find low-premium plans, only to be exposed to higher deductibles and copayments.

House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi said Tuesday that Republicans are underestimating the high costs of health care for p e o p l e Pelosi living with pre-existing medical conditions. Pelosi told “CBS This Morning” that coverage of people with pre-existing conditions can’t be done easily and without ensuring healthy people also buy into insurance pools.

There are no easy answers, said Dan Mendelson, CEO of the consulting firm

Avalere Health. “Health care is expensive and it becomes more expensive every year,” he said. “Under the GOP plan, it will be more expensive every year just like it was under the Democratic plan.”

Nonetheless, he called the Republican proposal a feasible alternative.

Over the next few days, stakeholders will be dissecting the GOP proposal, which may become the second major shift on health care policy in less than a decade. Democratic and Republican governors, hospital executives, physician groups, insurers, drug makers and consumer groups will have their say.

House committees planned to begin voting on the legislation Wednesday, launching what could be the year’s defining battle in Congress and capping seven years of GOP vows to repeal the 2010 Affordable Care Act. It’s unclear if Republicans can manage to overcome divisions within their own party and deliver a final product.

The plan would repeal the

unpopular fines on people who don’t carry health insurance. It would replace income-based subsidies the law provides to help millions of Americans pay premiums with age-based tax credits that may be skimpier for people with low incomes.

Those payments would phase out for higher-earning people.

Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, wouldn’t rule out changes by his chamber, where significant numbers of moderate Republicans have expressed concerns that the measure could leave too many voters without coverage.

Thirty-one states and the District of Columbia opted to expand Medicaid coverage under the Obama-era law to an estimated 11 million people. Around half those states have GOP governors, who are largely reluctant to see that spending curtailed.

In another feature that could alienate moderate Republicans, the measure would block for one year federal payments to Planned

Parenthood, the women’s health organization long opposed by many in the party because it provides abortions.

A series of tax increases used to finance the Obama overhaul’s coverage expansion would be repealed as of 2018.

In a last-minute change to satisfy conservative lawmakers, business and unions, Republicans dropped a plan pushed by Ryan to impose a first-ever tax on the most generous employer-provided health plans. Instead, a similar tax imposed by Obama’s law on expensive plans set to take effect in 2020 would now begin in 2025.

Popular consumer protections in the Obama law would be retained, such as insurance safeguards for people with pre-existing medical problems, and parents’ ability to keep young adult children on their insurance until age 26.

To prod healthier people to buy policies, insurers would boost premiums by 30 percent for consumers who let insurance lapse.

US moves parts of controversial missile defense to SKorea South Korean plans to deploy THAAD has triggered protests against a South Korean hypermarket chain, Lotte Mart, whose parent company agreed to provide one of its golf courses in southern South Korea as the site of THAAD. Visits by South Korean film stars and singers have been canceled and shipments of South Korean cosmetics have been held up at customs.

Experts say China could also send Chinese coast guard ships to escort fishing boats into waters claimed by South Korea, dispatch military aircraft and ships into South Korean air and sea space, and suggest that it might do less to restrain North Korea from provocative behavior.

Russia has supported China’s opposition to the system. Militarily, Russia and China could deploy more missiles, especially those with maneuverable warheads to overwhelm THAAD, along with the use of decoys and attempts to jam the system, analysts say.

On Tuesday, China’s Global Times, an outspoken nationalist tabloid published by the ruling Communist Party’s flagship People’s Daily, criticized North Korea over its missile tests.

“By firing four missiles at once this time, the military confrontation between Pyongyang, Seoul and Washington escalates a notch,” the newspaper said. “Noticeably, the Chinese public is angry that Pyongyang’s nuclear program has provided an excuse for Seoul to deploy THAAD.” An official from South Korea’s Defense Ministry, who didn’t want to be named, citing office rules, said the equipment that arrived in South Korea included launchers, but didn’t confirm how many.

While South Korean media speculate that the THAAD deployment could be completed as early as April, the ministry official couldn’t confirm those reports. The official said the plan was to have the system operational as soon as possible.

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Spring concert: The Creston Community High School concert band performs “Canadian Sketches” by David Schaffer Monday night during the CCHS spring band concert in the CCHS auditorium.

Minimum wage bill splits Iowa workers, business owners DES MOINES (AP) — Frustrated Iowa residents and supportive business owners packed a legislative hearing Monday to discuss a bill that would revoke wage increases for low-income workers.

The House Local Government Committee heard feedback on the legislation, which would freeze the minimum wage at $7.25 an hour and roll back wages that already surpass the state standard.

Minimum wage raises have been implemented in Johnson, Linn and Wapello counties, with additional increases planned. In Polk, the county with the state’s largest population, a phased-in raise is scheduled to start in April.

Polk County Supervisor Tom Hockensmith told lawmakers the increase stemmed from low-wage workers facing food insecurity, noting the county consulted business owners before making the decision.

“It wasn’t just done willy-nilly,” he said. “We had a process we worked through and engaged the community.”

Iowa’s proposed reversal of three enacted pay raises would be unusual, said Tsedeye Gebreselassie, a senior staff attorney with the National Employment Law Project. The only other statehouse to consider such a measure, Kentucky, retroactively decreased Louisville and Lexington minimum wages in 2015. The decision was upheld by the Kentucky Supreme Court.

John Stineman, executive director for the Iowa Chamber Alliance, a business lobbying group, said companies need wage consistency. Mike Holms of Jethro’s barbecue restaurant agreed, telling lawmakers the business avoided expansion in Johnson County because of their wage increase.

“We’re always willing to have a conversation concerning wage issues,” Holms said. “We would just ask that this happens at one table to ensure every Iowan has the same securities.”

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Josh Myatt, an Iowa State University student, spoke about growing up in a lowwage family and criticized Republicans who support the bill.

“How is taking the ability of raising the minimum wage to a living wage from counties and cities supporting small government?” he asked the GOP-majority committee. “Republicans also claim to support Iowans. I’m just trying to figure out which Iowans they

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The legislation would also modify the Iowa Civil Rights Act, preventing local governments from adding protected classes beyond what state law already covers. Existing law protects people from discrimination based on such factors as age, race, gender, disability and sexual orientation.

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The plans to deploy the Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense system, or THAAD, within this year have angered not only North Korea, but also China and Russia, which see the system’s powerful radars as a security threat.

China responded quickly, saying it will take “necessary measures” to protect itself and warning that the U.S. and South Korea should be prepared to bear the consequences.

Washington and Seoul say the system is defensive and not meant to be a threat to Beijing or Moscow. The U.S. military said THAAD can intercept and destroy short and medium-range ballistic missiles during the last part of their flights.

“Continued provocative actions by North Korea, to include yesterday’s launch of multiple missiles, only confirm the prudence of our alliance decision last year to deploy THAAD to South Korea,” Adm. Harry Harris, head of the U.S. Pacific Command, said in a statement.

Some South Korean liberal presidential candidates have said that the security benefits of having THAAD would be curtailed by worsened relations with neighbors China and Russia.

“China firmly opposes the deployment of THAAD,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said at a regular briefing Tuesday.

“We will definitely be taking necessary measures to safeguard our own security interest. All consequences entailed from that will be borne by the U.S. and (South Korea). We once again strongly urge the relevant sides to stop the process of deployment and refrain from going further down that wrong path.”

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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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Agenda includes: 6:30 p.m. calendar hearing - presentation of 2017-18 school calendar for discussion; new business - consider approval of resignations, consider approval of new hires, consider approval of medical leave bank request, consider approval of car purchase, consider approval of the e-rate proposal, consider approval of the 2017-18 technology budget, consider approval of the 2017-18 textbook / workbook requests, consider approval of resolution authorizing the redemption of general obligation school refunding bonds, series 2011, dated Dec. 8, 2011, and levying a tax for fiscal year 201718 for the redemption of general obligation school refunding bonds, series 2011, dated Dec. 8, 2011, consider approval of resolution to levy property tax for fiscal year 2017-18 for the regular program budget adjustment as allowed under section 257.14, code of Iowa, consider approval of sharing agreement with Villisca to share agriculture teacher for the 201718 school year, consider approval of sharing agreement with Orient-Macksburg to share art teacher for the 2017-18 school year, consider approval of sharing agreement with Orient-Macksburg to share guidance counselor services for the 2017-18 school year, consider approval of sharing agreement with Orient-Macksburg to share human resources services for the 2017-18 school year, consider approval of the 2017-18 school calendar, consider review of policies 700 - 702.11, consider the first reading to adopt policy 701.5, presentation of McKinstry facility assessment; administration / board reports; consider entering into closed session under Iowa code 20.17(3) for the purpose of discussing nego-

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Mark Hoffman is recuperating at home after suffering a heart attack. He was life-flighted to Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines where they performed surgery. He would appreciate receiving cards from friends.

Cards may be sent to him at 506 W. Buckeye St., Creston, IA 50801.

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James Jack Clark, 31, of Pleasant Hill was charged with violation of sex offender registry and fifth-degree theft, and on three Union County warrants for failure to appear for forfeiture hearing on an original charge of sex offender registration violation, failure to appear for forfeiture hearing on an original charge of second-offense sex offender registration violation and failure to appear for forfeiture hearing on an original charge of third-degree burglary and possession of a controlled substance 12:20 p.m. Monday at Wal-Mart.

According to a Creston Police report, Clark told officers he had been in Creston for months and had not filed with the sex offender registry in Union County. Clark also took a cell phone from WalMart, 806 Laurel St., valued at $149 with several prior convictions of theft.

Clark was being held on $9,000 bond.

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According to a Creston Police report, officers responded to a dispatched call at Wal-Mart, 806 Laurel St. Loss prevention employees had two females seated in the back room and provided statements, video and price of merchandise the two females had jointly acted to take, valued at less than $200. Wambold and Valenzuela were charged and transported to Union County Law Enforcement Center. A post-arrest search prior to transport revealed a small glass jar and grinder containing a green substance consistent in sight and smell to marijuana in Valenzuela’s bag. Valenzuela and Wambold made statements saying they jointly took items but the bag, marijuana and grinder belonged to Valenzuela.

Wambold was released on promise to appear and Valenzuela was released on $300 bond.

—————— Sydney Marie Dimmler, 19, of Corning was charged with operating while intoxicated 11:51 p.m. Monday at Union County Law Enforcement Center.

According to a Creston Police report, Dimmler was the driver of a vehicle stopped for operating without headlights on.

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Dimmler admitted to smoking marijuana prior to the stop and admitted to having marijuana on her person.

Dimmler was released on Creston Community High $1,000 bond.

School choir will hold a Miscellaneous spring concert 7 p.m. ThursVandalism, 11:41 a.m., day, March 9, in the high Monday, East Taylor Street. school auditorium.

Traffic hazard, 11:53 a.m., This is the choir’s predomMonday, Laurel Street. inantly classical concert, in Warrant, 12:20 p.m., Mon- which they perform their state day, Laurel Street. large group contest pieces.

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Weapons offense, 3:32 Mellencamp is set to take the p.m., Monday, West Town- stage 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19.

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The Battle of Middlebury At Middlebury College last week, Charles Murray needed a safe space – literally.

In a significant escalation of the campus speech wars, protesters hooted down the conservative scholar in a lecture hall and then roughed up a Middlebury faculty member escorting him to a car.

The Middlebury administration commendably tried to do the right thing and stand by Murray’s right to be heard, but was overwhelmed by a yowling mob with all the manners and intellectual openness of a gang of British soccer hooligans.

Sometime soon, we may yearn for the days when college students were merely childish and close-minded. If campus protests of speech begin to more routinely slide into violence, Middlebury will be remembered as a watershed.

First, there was the target.

Charles Murray is controversial – mainly for his book “The

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Bell Curve,” about IQ – but he is one of the most significant social scientists of our age. He is employed by the prestigious conservative think tank the American Enterprise Institute, and his books are highly influential and widely reviewed. His latest, which was to be the topic of his Middlebury talk, is “Coming Apart,” a best-selling account of the struggles of the white working class that illuminated some of the social forces behind the rise of Donald Trump.

No one is bound to accept any of Murray’s ideas, but they are inarguably worth engaging.

He exists in a different universe than Milo Yiannopoulos, the altright provocateur infamous for

saying or doing anything to try to get infamous. That Middlebury protesters can’t tell the difference between the two shows that their endeavor to know or understand nothing outside their comfort zone has been a smashing success.

Second, there was the venue.

No one has ever mistaken Middlebury, a small Vermont liberal arts college founded by Congregationalists, for Berkeley. It doesn’t have a reputation as a hotbed and training ground for rabble-rousers, and yet has given us one of the most appalling episodes of anti-speech thuggery in recent memory. If it can happen at Middlebury, it can happen anywhere (or at least at Swarthmore or Bucknell).

Finally, there was the violence.

The students who brought in Charles Murray framed the evening as “an invitation to argue,” and in that spirit asked professor Allison Stanger, a Democrat in good standing, to serve as Mur-

ray’s interlocutor. When chanting students commandeered the lecture hall, Stanger and Murray repaired to another room for a live-streamed discussion.

Protesters found the room and pounded on the windows and pulled fire alarms. When Murray and Stanger exited at the end of the live-stream and headed for their get-away car, protesters assailed them. They shoved and grabbed Stanger, who was shaken up and later went to the hospital, and pounded on the car and tried to obstruct it.

Stanger wrote afterward that she “feared for my life.” And for what offense? Talking to someone who thinks differently than the average Middlebury faculty member or student.

Political correctness has been a phenomenon on campuses since the 1980s, but now has become much more feral. The root of the phenomenon is the idea that unwelcome speech is tantamount to a physical threat against offended

listeners. If this is true, it follows that dissenting speech needs to be shunned (in safe spaces) and attacked (in protests). Shutting down a speaker and literally running him off campus is, from this warped perspective, an entirely justifiable defensive action.

Of course, speech doesn’t threaten anyone. The appropriate response to an erroneous argument is counterargument.

And the free exchange of ideas always allows for the possibility that someone will actually learn something.

If campuses aren’t to sink further into their current miasma of illiberalism, administers will have to actively fight the tide of suppression. It’s not enough to say the right things about free speech; they have to punish thuggish student agitators.

Otherwise, college campuses may become increasingly unsafe spaces for anyone departing from a coercive orthodoxy.

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

Russia’s U.S. Ambassador Sergey Kislyak had an open social calendar all weekend as no one in Washington will talk to him. It spread to Hollywood.

Backstage at the Comedy Store Friday, Yakov Smirnov tried to make eye contact with me, but I averted his glance and looked the other way.

President Trump’s allies said Sunday that President Obama’s Justice Department wire-tapped the Trump election headquarters to try to help elect Hillary Clinton. That’s our gal.

You start out your public career 42 years ago investigating Richard Nixon and you end it by channeling him.

President Trump signed an executive order deregulating the financial markets to help free up capital for brand new business start-ups. It looks like I may be the next high tech billionaire. I just invented an app that sends a text message to the driver in front of you whenever the light turns green.

Celebrity Apprentice host Arnold Schwarzenegger announced Friday he will not be back next year as the host of the NBC reality show. The old show format seems diminished.

It’s being killed in the ratings

by President Trump’s new reality series, Who Will Lose Their White House Post Next?

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President Trump is making her fat because she takes out her anger toward him during the CNN morning news by eating pancakes soaked in honey butter. She’s just written a new book about strength. It’s her tribute to the capacity of yoga pants to withstand anything.

President Trump left for a Palm Beach weekend after polls showed he gained from his speech to Congress. It was his best-reviewed speech. The only time Mike Pence and Paul Ryan looked worried over his shoulder was at the very end of the speech when the teleprompter read “La La Land.”

President Trump counterattacked against Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi’s attacks on Jeff Sessions by tweeting pictures of them with the Kremlin’s U.S. ambassador. How nasty could this get? The Democrats were just reminded the Lewinsky family originally came to the United States from Russia.

Attorney General Jeff Sessions stepped aside from any investigation about the Trump campaign’s contacts with Russia last fall. The paranoia is spreading. In Hollywood, Bullwinkle Moose just admitted he spoke

with Boris and Natasha and he has agreed to recuse himself from the next cartoon.

President Trump in his speech to Congress outlined his plan to replace Obamacare with a new plan. Health insurance is the world’s biggest racket. I bet you, the insurer, that I’m going to get seriously ill, then you bet me I’m going to stay healthy, and then I pay you a fortune, hoping you win.

The National Forest Service issued a warning to hikers in California’s Lake Tahoe foothills to stop taking selfies with bears in the forest. It’s a winwin. If the hiker survives, he gets a photo to prove he’s at one with nature and if not the bear gets a nice photo of last night’s steak and ribs dinner.

President Trump vowed to cut the national debt by stimulating the U.S. economy Thursday. It never stops growing. To appreciate the rolling power of interest rates, remember that our $20 trillion national debt began when Alexander Hamilton borrowed a hundred bucks from Payday Loans.

Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield published a letter of apology for his arrest in Arkansas for public intoxication. He’s not the first OU campus celebrity to be arrested for public intoxication and suffer the consequences. Speaking from personal experience, he could face 40 years at the Comedy Store.

Philippines protests ‘Madam Secretary’ portrayal of leader MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine government has protested the depiction of a fictional leader of its country who makes a pass at the female U.S. Secretary of State in the CBS drama “Madam Secretary.”

A video teaser of the episode airing Sunday shows the middle-aged Filipino character with a bloodied nose after being punched by the titular character, U.S. Secretary of State Elizabeth McCord, played by Tea

Leoni.

The Philippine Embassy in Washington said it wrote to CBS on Monday to “strongly protest the highly negative depiction of a character purported to be the Philippine President” and called on the network to take necessary corrective actions.

It’s the latest potential irritant between the United States and Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who sharply criticized then-President Barack Obama for

raising concerns over his deadly anti-drug crackdown and has called his own country’s foreign policy too dependent on the U.S. The episode synopsis describes the “Philippines’ unconventional new president” as exhibiting inappropriate behavior toward McCord.

“This highly negative portrayal of our Head of State not only casts doubt on the respectability of the Office of the Philippine President but also denigrates the way

our nation navigates foreign affairs,” the Philippine Embassy said. “It also tarnishes the Philippines’ longstanding advocacy for women’s rights and gender equality.”

While the Philippines has had two female presidents in its history, Duterte has been criticized for making crude and sexist remarks.

Duterte’s spokesman Ernesto Abella said while it is clear the series is a work of fiction, “I think they are projecting something that they really would like to say

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Wolverine film ‘Logan’ slices box office with $85.3M, ‘Moonlight’ gets bump NEW YORK (AP) — The R-rated “X-Men” spinoff “Logan” slashed into the weekend box office, opening with a massive $85.3 million in North American theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday, while best-picture winner “Moonlight” got a significant, if far from superhero-sized, Oscar bump.

The debut of 20th Century Fox’s “Logan,” starring Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, ranks among the biggest March openings ever and top R-rated debuts. Like last year’s R-rated “Deadpool” (also a Fox release), the better-than-expected opening for “Logan” — a darkly violent, grittily dramatic movie applauded by critics — further proves moviegoers’ hunger for less conventional comic book films. “’Deadpool,’ was to comedy what ‘Logan’ is to drama. The only common theme is that they’re quote-unquote ‘comic-book movies’ and they’re rated R,” said Fox distribution chief Chris Aronson, who credited director and co-writer James Mangold and Jackman for executing their personal vision for the film.

Jackman has said it will be his final performance as Wolverine, whose claws he has worn for 17 years. “Logan,” made for about $100 million, also sold $152.5

million in tickets overseas.

“On a global scale, we’ve exceeded all pre-release expectations,” Aronson said.

Last week’s No. 1 film, Jordan Peele’s horror sensation “Get Out” slid just 22 percent — a small drop for any movie but particularly in the horror genre.

The acclaimed Universal Pictures release, made for $5 million by Blumhouse Productions, dropped to second place but still grossed $26.1 million. Its 10-day total is $75 million.

The Oscar best-picture winner “Moonlight” had its widest release yet, appearing on 1,564 screens. It turned in its biggest weekend, too, with an estimated $2.5 million. That accounts for roughly 10 percent of the movie’s total domestic haul of $25.3 million.

“Moonlight,” made for just $1.5 million, is also out on DVD and on-demand.

Indie distributor A24 said it will be its highest-grossing release in its five-year existence.

“Moonlight” also ranks fourth on iTunes.

“That’s a true Oscar halo effect in full view,” said Paul Dergarabedian, senior media analyst for comScore. “Usually the biggest bounce comes from the nominations. But this film hadn’t made a ton of money. A24 smartly expanded into more theaters, and it really worked for them.”

Barry Jenkins’ drama is nevertheless one of the least widely seen best-picture winners. Only Kathryn Bigelow’s “The Hurt Locker” ($17 million) earned less at the domestic box office.

Though it memorably did not win best picture, Lionsgate’s “La La Land” — winner of six Academy Awards — is closing in on $400 million globally after adding another $11 million internationally and $3 million domestically.

Lionsgate’s “The Shack” also opened in North American theaters over the weekend and came in third with $16.1 million.

The Christian tale, starring Sam Worthington and Octavia Spencer, was

slammed by critics, but it attracted one of the largest faith-based audiences in recent years.

Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to comScore. Where available, the latest international numbers also are included. Final domestic figures will be released Monday.

1. “Logan,” $85.3 million ($152.5 million international).

2. “Get Out,” $26.1 million.

3. “The Shack,” $16.1 million.

4. “The Lego Batman Movie,” $11.7 million ($10.4 million international).

5. “Before I Fall,” $4.9 million.

6. “John Wick: Chapter Two,” $4.7 million ($5.6

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9. “Fifty Shades Darker,” $3.5 million ($10.7 million international).

10. “La La Land,” $3 million ($11.1 million international).

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HINTS FROM HELOISE This animal is working!

HOROSCOPE For Wednesday, March 8, 2017 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Be patient with family members today to avoid squabbles and arguments. (This is not a good way to start your day - or anyone else’s.) Be chill.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) If you can get past some tension this morning, the rest of the day will be quiet and comforting. In fact, you will want to cocoon at home if you can.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Money disputes or an argument about something you own might occur this morning.

Try to move past it so that you can enjoy a busy day full of errands and fun.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) People are touchy this morning. Give them a wide berth.

Later in the day, you will be focused on money and cash flow. Ka-ching!

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) This morning it’s easy to be grumpy. However, soon the Moon moves into your sign, which gives you an advantage over everyone else. Enjoy your good fortune!

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Avoid morning arguments with a female acquaintance. Later in the day, do some research or find some privacy, and enjoy being on your own.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) You like to keep the peace.

Therefore, avoid arguments in the morning, because the rest of the day is warm and friendly!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Steer clear of sensitive subjects like religion, politics and racial issues this morning. Later in the day, bosses, parents and VIPs will talk about you for some reason.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Disputes about shared property might arise this morning. Let these go, because what you really want to do is get out and have a change of scenery today. Do something different!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Be patient with partners and close friends this morning to avoid arguments. Later today, you might ponder how your values are different from the values of others. We are all unique.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) You have to go more than halfway when dealing with others today because the Moon is opposite your sign. This simply requires a little patience, tolerance and cooperation. No biggie.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Avoid disputes at work this morning. You don’t need this! Later today, you will play and schmooze with others, as well as delight in sports or playful activities with children.

YOU BORN TODAY You are a perfectionist, which is why you like to do things your way.

You are comfortable with a small circle of friends whom

you trust. This year, you will make an important decision.

(It’s your year of choice.) During the first half of the year, reduce your overhead expenses so that you are financially strong later in the year. Happiness is having alternatives.

Birthdate of: Aidan Quinn, actor; Boris Kodjoe, actor; Alison Becker, actress. (c) 2017 King Syndicate, Inc.

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Dear Heloise: A family member uses A SERVICE DOG, and people come up, especially with children, and fuss over the dog. The dog is working and should not be bothered. They don’t seem to know that you should not pet a service dog. When Goldie is distracted, he can’t do his job the way he is supposed to. – R.A., via email.

Dear R.A.: Thank you for the reminder! Readers, when a service animal is in work mode, its job is to help the owner. Please don’t pet, talk to or distract the dog unless you ask first!

This is especially critical if “the team” is walking on a sidewalk, waiting to cross a street or another high safety time when a distraction could cause a mishap.

– Heloise TOO MANY CHOICES? Dear Heloise: There is such a dizzying array of products for the home, for women’s products, vitamin supplements, office supplies, and on and on.

Did it ever occur to anyone that we all have too many choices? Who needs to ponder over 20 kinds of mouthwash? Who needs 15

kinds of glittery eye shadow, 30 kinds of deodorant or 14 kinds of laundry soap?

We are confronted with a glut of similar products that do similar things, all in the name of companies that are hungry for your shopping dollars. – T.D., Fort Wayne, Ind. Dear T.D.: It’s called a free market, and if there is a company that has a product it wants to sell, it can put the item out there on the shelf!

Certain products, such as deodorant, laundry soap, tissue and toilet paper, are BIG moneymakers, since most everyone uses these daily. Stick to the brand you know, and don’t waste your time scouting out others. – Heloise SPARE CHANGE ADDS UP Dear Heloise: When I was a kid, my dad would throw his spare change in a drawer by the front door when he got home from work. At the end of the week, he would take me to get ice cream or another treat.

He made it a lesson for me that you should save up your money for the week, and then you can get a small treat (ice cream, a new T-shirt or a small toy, etc.).

– Julie W. in Indianapolis Julie, spare change can accumulate and add up to “found money” over time, as you know.

I bet many of us have a jar, can or bowl somewhere that is used to collect spare change. Hey, in college, that spare change bought some munchies at the end of the month. – Heloise P.S. Spare change hanging around? I’d love to know what YOU use it for!

EASY CLEAN Dear Heloise: Pleated lampshades were hard to clean, until I came upon this great idea: a stiff, clean paintbrush, just for this task! The brushes can detail-clean a lot of items around the house: baseboards, windowsills, keyboards, etc. – Amelia B. in Texas 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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Forbes, ETSU headed to NCAA Tournament ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Former Southwestern Community College men’s basketball coach Steve Forbes and the East Tennessee State Buccaneers a r e going dancing.

A l l t h e Forbes w a y to the NCAA Tournament.

T.J. Cromer scored 23 points, and East Tennessee State beat top-seeded UNC Greensboro 7974 to win the Southern Conference tournament championship on Monday night.

The Buccaneers (277) rallied in the second half to secure their first trip to the NCAA tournament since 2010.

Francis Alonso made five 3-pointers and scored 28 points for UNC Greensboro (259), which beat East Tennessee State twice during the regular season and led by eight at halftime.

East Tennessee State’s opponent in next week’s NCAA Tournament will be announced Sunday.

Boys state basketball tournament All games played at Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines Monday, March 6 Class 1A First round Gladbrook-Reinbeck 53, Lynnville-Sully 50 North Linn 54 MV-Anthon-Oto 49 Remsen St. Mary’s 59, New London 52 Grand View Christian 59, West Hancock, Britt 36 Class 2A First round Western Christian 53, South Hamilton 47 Camanche 58, Cascade 48 Tuesday, March 7 Class 2A First round Pella Christian (20-4) vs Van Meter (23-1), 10:30 a.m.

Kuemper Catholic (22-2) vs Garner-HayfieldVentura (24-1) 12:15 p.m.

Class 3A First round Waverly-Shell Rock (22-1) vs Atlantic (19-5), 2 p.m.

Xavier, Cedar Rapids (13-11) vs Mount Pleasant (22-2), 3:45 p.m.

West Delaware, Manchester (24-0) vs Dallas Center-Grimes (15-9), 6:35 p.m.

Pella (22-2) vs Sergeant Bluff-Luton (15-9), 8:15 p.m.

Wednesday, March 8 Class 4A First round Iowa City West (20-3), vs Newton (19-5), 1:05 p.m.

Dubuque Hempstead (18-5) vs Cedar Rapids Kennedy (18-5), 2:45 p.m.

Bettendorf (18-5) vs Sioux City East (21-2), 6:35 p.m.

West Des Moines Valley (19-4) vs Des Moines North (18-5), 8:15 p.m.

Thursrday, March 9 Class 1A Semifinals North Linn (26-0) vs Gladbrook-Reinbeck (25-2), 10:30 a.m.

Grand View Christian (25-1) vs Remsen St. Mary’s (25-0), 12:15 p.m.

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Creston News Advertiser | Tuesday, March 7, 2017

Four area girls earn all-state honors ■

Mount Ayr’s Kelcie Shields, Interstate 35’s Gracey Griglione, Central Decatur’s Emma Atwood and Alli Masters recognized by INA

By RYAN KRONBERG CNA sports editor rkronberg@crestonnews.com

DES MOINES — A handful of area girls basketball players enjoyed outstanding seasons on the court.

Their efforts in helping their teams to strong seasons has drawn attention throughout the region and from across the state.

Mount Ayr senior Kelcie Shields, Interstate 35 senior Gracey Griglione, and Central Decatur sophomores Emma Atwood and Alli Masters have all earned spots on this season’s Class 2A all state teams released today by the Iowa Newspaper Association.

Shields and Griglione each earned first-team honors, while Masters was second team and Atwood was third team.

Shields returns to all-state team Shields earned first-team all-state honors for the second tim. She was a firstteam pick in Class 1A as a junior.

Shields was a force on the low blocks for the Raiderettes.

Her lower body strength allowed her to be effective on both ends.

“I don’t think people realized how strong she is in her legs,” said Mount Ayr coach Thad Streit. “She posts up and drops steps and get what she wants.”

Shields used her strong hands as a weapon to shoot

61 percent from the field as a senior, 141-for-229.

“Her hands are like fly paper. She caught everything,” Streit said. “She has strong hands.”

Shields showed her toughness as well.

“She gets the right amount of English, spin on it,” Streit said. “She understood angles.”

Shields was a focal point of the Raiderette offense the past three seasons, leading the team to state as a junior and a regional final appearance this season.

“That’s a heck of a weapon,” Streit said. “It was almost money if Kelcie got the ball.”

Shields has wrecked havoc on opposing offenses, thanks to her strong leaping ability. She rearranged shots effectively, while not fouling at the same time.

“She has great leaping ability from her volleyball skills,” Streit said. “She never swatted at the ball. She did a great job tipping it. She AS | 9A CNA photo by RYAN KRONBERG

AT RIGHT —Mount Ayr senior Kelcie Sheields puts up a shot over Interstate 35 senior Gracey Griglione during their game on Jan. 19 in Mount Ayr. Both standouts were named to the Iowa Newspaper Association’s Class 2A all-state team. Both were named to the first team —Shields for the second consecutive season and Griglione for the third consecutive season.

PRIDE OF IOWA GIRLS BASKETBALL

All Pride of Iowa teams announced Several local players earn unanimous firstteam honors

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The coaches of the Pride of Iowa Conference have handed down their picks for all-conference selections.

Several local athletes garnered unanimous honors, including Josie Clarke and Paige McElfish of Nodaway Valley, and Tess Shields of Mount Ayr. McElfish averaged 14.7 points and 12.9 rebounds per game. The versatile 5-8 athlete’s rebounds were second most per game in Class 2A. She also swiped 97 total steals. Clarke led Nodaway Valley with 16.2 points per contest and blocked 76 shots. Both crossed a milestone of 1,000 career points scored this season.

Emma Atwood and Alli Masters of Central Decatur and Gracey Griglione of Interstate 35 also earned the honors by unanimous distinction.

Morgan Shuey of Southwest Valley, Kelcie Shields and Megan Warin of Mount Ayr earned a spot on the first team.

Shuey’s 17 points per game ranked third in the POI, and she averaged 2.2 assists per game and 2.65 steals. Shields scored 16.1 points per game, grabbed 8.7 rebounds per game, and blocked 61 shots in 21 games. Warin scored 10.8 points per game and led the team in steald and assists.

Annie Herr of Nodaway Valley, Danica Sunderman of Southwest Valley, Macy Larsen of Mount Ayr, Sidney McFee of East Union all were among the local athletes who earned second-team selections.

Pride of Iowa All-Conference team First team Name School **Josie Clarke Nodaway Valley **Paige McElfish Nodaway Valley **Raegan Boothe Central Decatur Lily Simon Central Decatur **Emma Atwood Central Decatur **Alli Masters Central Decatur Morgan Shuey Southwest Valley Kelcie Shields Mount Ayr **Tess Shields Mount Ayr Megan Warin Mount Ayr **Gracey Griglione Interstate 35 Slye Richardson Interstate 35 ** Denotes unanimous selection Second team Name School Jensen Archibald MSTM Annie Herr Nodaway Valley Danica Sunderman Southwest Valley Macy Larsen Mount Ayr Cheyenne Hiatt Interstate 35 Haylee Fortune Wayne Sidney McFee East Union Jentri Hullinger Central Decatur Gracie McCuddin Interstate 35 Kelsee Van Haalen Pleasantville

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ABOVE —Nodaway Valley senior Paige McElfish was chosen as a unanimous selection to the all-POI first team. McElfish was tops in Class 2A in rebounds per game at 12.9 and averaged 14.7 points per game. Her 97 steals were tops in the conference.

AT RIGHT —Nodaway Valley senior Josie Clarke and Mount Ayr senior Kelcie Shields go up for a jump ball in their regional semifinal matchup in Mount Ayr. Josie Clarke was a unanimous first-team all-POI selection. Shields was named a first-team all-state selection and first team all-POI pick.

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did a great job of staying out of foul trouble that way. She was a true shot blocker. She did what she could to get her hand on the ball.

“It was nice having a rim protector back there.”

As a senior, Shields led the Raiderettes with 16.1 points points per game and 8.7 rebounds per game in 21 contests.

For her career, Shields finished with 1,171 points, 682 rebounds and 201 blocked shots. She shot 60 percent for her career, 519-for-860.

Shields was held back the first few weeks while fighting an illness. It went along with missing several games her sophomore season with a broken foot.

“I’d like to know how good her stats would’ve been,” Streit said.

Shields, who has not decided officially on her college plans yet, was thankful for her teammates the past four seasons.

“Kelcie would say it’s a team effort,” Streit said. “She’s a very caring individual, cares about her teammates, cares about the team.”

Storied career for Interstate 35’s Griglione Gracey Griglione’s numbers tell the story of an impressive season and career.

The Creighton University signee for basketball capped her career with her third straight first team Class 2A INA selection.

Roadrunners coach Jamie Smith has seen quite the transformation from Griglione over her four years — becoming a player that’s one of the state’s best and earned the attraction of Division One coaches.

“She’s had quite a four years statistically and recognition-wise, also on a growth level, maturing from a freshman to a senior,” Smith said. “She’s someone who’s going to make waves not just at the college level, but hopefully contribute in the big scheme of things basketball. Some of the things she learned will help her later in life.”

As a senior, Griglione averaged 18.4 points per game, scoring 423 points this season. She averaged 11.5 rebounds a game, grabbing 264 this season. She also blocked 93 shots.

For her career, Griglione finished with 1,653 points, 936 rebounds and 412 blocked shots, among the state’s all-time best.

“She’s not just one of the better players in the POI (Pride of Iowa Conference) or I-35, but she’ll go down as one of the better players in the state of Iowa,” Smith said.

Smith noted Griglione is one of only six players in the 5-player era to amass over 1,600 points, 900 rebounds and 400 blocked shots for a career.

“When you start putting that together, she’s pretty special,” Smith said.

Griglione fits the mold of what Smith wants in a basketball player at Interstate 35.

“She works hard. She respects the game. She plays hard, is smart, has fun,” Smith said.

Griglione’s work ethic has driven her so far and will continue to do so in Omaha.

“She’s motivated by being the best,” Smith said. “That’s a lot of five in the morning type of deals, shooting, getting better. Is it paranoia? Maybe, that someone’s working harder.

All good players have a little paranoia in them.”

What Griglione will have to adjust to playing for the Bluejays and in the Big East Conference is how fast the game goes.

“I don’t care how good you are at the high school level, it’s a different step for her,” Smith said. “It’s going to be adjusting to the speed of the game. Skill-wise, I don’t think there’s a lot of difference. The speed of the game is something she’s

going to have to get used too.”

Sophomore standouts at Central Decatur Sophomores Masters and Atwood each played key roles in the Cardinals second straight trip to the state tournament.

Both played integral roles in helping the Cardinals go 24-1 overall and win the Pride of Iowa Conference.

“It’s good for both of them,” said Central Decatur coach Curtis Boothe. “It shows how athletic they are, the good seasons they had.”

Boothe expects more of these types of honors to come for both in the future.

“It’s a good start to the honors they’ll be receiving the next few years,” Boothe said.

Masters averaged 14.2 points per game while shooting 145-of-276, 525 percent. She led the Cardinals in rebounds, averaging 7.1 per contest. She had a team-high 97 assists and a team-best 95 steals.

“She’s capable of doing a lot of things on the floor for us,” Boothe said. “It’s a tribute to her versatility.”

Atwood led the Cardinals in scoring, averaging 18.3 points per game, while shooting 66 percent, 181-of-275. She had 71 assists and 66 steals, while averaging 5.8 rebounds a game.

Atwood came back this season stronger than ever after missing most of her freshman season with a serious knee injury.

“She can score,” Boothe said. “She is a good athlete where she can handle the ball a lot.”

Both were impact players for a team that dominated every game up to the state tournament.

“They’re just good kids. They work hard. They don’t have to be told twice what to do,” Boothe said. “They listen well enough the first time. They’re willing and eager to learn every day.”

Both will step into different roles this season as the Cardinals graduate key seniors Raegan Boothe and Lily Simon, along with Jentri Hullinger.

“They’re definitely going to take on different roles,” coach Boothe said. “They’ll be captains. They know what’s expected. They’ll be the expected to be the example to set for everyone else.”

The future looks bright for Atwood and Masters.

“Hopefully they’ll put in the time in the offseason, work hard,” coach Boothe said. “Hopefully we’ll see some bigger and better things from them next year.”

Class 2A All-State team First team Name School Ashtyn Verbeek Western Christian Gracey Griglione Interstate 35 Kelcie Shields Mount Ayr Mary Crompton IC Regina Kelsey Hora, Highland, Riverside Mackenzie Rogers Mediapolis Brianna Mensen Maquoketa Valley Second team Ashley Tull North Linn Madelyn Deitchler Treynor Alli Masters Central Decatur Mackenzie Roberts Van Meter Kaylee Parks Central Springs Konnor Sudmann Treynor Sarah Lehman IC Regina Third team Erika Feenstra Western Christian Maci Gambell Pekin Emma Atwood Central Decatur Taylor Rodenburgh West Sioux Kenzie Cunard Logan-Magnolia Emma Staudt Rockford Alex Wiese IC Regina Class 3A First team Lexi Toering Sioux Center Jasmine Harris Assumption Grace Meter Pocahontas Area Elle Ruffridge Pocahontas Area Payton Slaughter Cherokee Ellie Friesen Crestwood Emily Snelling Clear Lake Second team Maddie Miller Algona

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Central Decatur sophomores Alli Masters (11) and Emma Atwood (45) battle with Interstate 35 senior Gracey Griglione for a rebound earlier this season in Truro. All three earned spots on this season’s Iowa Newspaper Association’s Class 2A all-state basketball team. Griglione was on the first team, while Masters was on the second team and Atwood on the third team.

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IOWA BASKETBALL Iowa’s Jok named to Big Ten first-team IOWA CITY (AP) — Iowa’s Peter Jok reeled in the award most people expected him to get on Monday.

But the teammate Jok refers to as “the heart of the team’’ also picked up some hardware. So did two of the kids he helped nurture along the way.

Jok was named first team All-Big Ten by both the coaches and media on Monday, becoming the fourth Hawkeye in as many seasons to earn that distinction.

Teammate Nicholas Baer was named the Big Ten’s sixth man of the year by the league’s coaches and Jordan Bohannon and Tyler Cook were among five players honored on the all-freshman team.

Jok, who led the Big Ten in scoring all season and is averaging 20.2 points per game heading into this week’s Big Ten tournament, was joined on both the coaches and media first teams by Wisconsin’s Ethan Happ (a former Rockridge High School star), Purdue’s Caleb Swanigan, Maryland’s Melo Trimble and Minnesota’s Nate Mason.

Swanigan, who had an amazing 25 double-doubles during the regular season, was selected the league’s player of the year and Trimble was the only other unanimous first-team choice.

Illinois senior Malcolm Hill was voted to the second team by both the coaches and media.

With four starters graduating off last season’s team, Jok knew he had assume the role of team leader as well as primarily go-to guy in his senior year. He not only led the Big Ten in scoring, he also ranked among the national leaders in free throw percentage and was second on the team with 5.7 rebounds per game.

“With all due respect to what he’s done, I think he did what I expected him to do and what he expected to do,’’ Iowa coach Fran McCaffery said. “When he decided to come back, I told him ‘You’re going to lead the Big Ten in scoring. That’s the plan.’ He said ‘Absolutely.’’’

But following a season-ending 90-79 victory over Penn State on Sunday, Jok told reporters he felt Baer was “the heart of the team.’’ The former Bettendorf star had just scored a career-high 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds.

Baer, who started only two games during the Big Ten season, ended up leading the Hawkeyes in rebounding, blocked shots and steals. He is the only player in NCAA Division I with more than 200 points, 35 blocks, 40 steals and 35 3-point field goals.

“He’s one of the best players in the league, without question,’’ McCaffery said Sunday. “He just keeps getting better.

He impacts the game when we put him in. He settles everybody down.”

HOOPS: CONT. FROM | 8A Class 2A Semifinals Western Christian (22-2) vs Camanche (23-2), 2 p.m.

Pella Christian/Van Meter winner vs Kuemper Catholic/ Garner-Hayfield/Ventura winner, 3:45 p.m.

Class 3A Semifinals Waverly-Shell Rock/Atlantic winner vs Cedar Rapids Xavier/ Mount Pleasant winner 6:35 p.m.

West Delaware, Manchester/ Dallas Center-Grimes winner vs Pella/Sergeant Bluff-Luton winner, 8:15 p.m.

Friday, March 10 Class 1A Third-place game, 10 a.m.

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Class 4A Semifinals Iowa City West/Newton winner vs Dubuque Hempstead/Cedar Rapids Kennedy winner, 1:30 p.m.

West Des Moines Valley/ Des Moines North winner vs Bettendorf/Sioux City East winner, 3:15 p.m.

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Class 2A Championship game, 8:05 p.m.

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POSITION AVAILABLE heavy equipment operation. working with hogs and Complete job description, qualifications poultry and grinding and other requirements are posted at City hog feed. Experience Hall and at www.iowajobs.org helpful but not required, Wage: $18.37 hour for more information If interested please submit a resume and call, 712-523-3233 application to the City Clerk at 116 W. Adams w/references.

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Chad Daugherty ~ Owner/Auctioneer Jamie Bergkamp ~ Closing Attorney 416 Greene St., Adel, Iowa (515) 993-4159 d_auction@hotmail.com See us on the web at www.daughertyauction.com

Seeking a trustworthy and honest individual for a casual registered nurse position in the Creston office.

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Duties include training direct support provider’s on medical conditions, agency medications policies, reviewing all medical and medication paperwork, and consumer home visits.

Position will be approximately 5 to 10 hours per month on day shift and will pay $20/hr. Employer is flexible in scheduling hours.

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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.

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.

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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.

Full Time 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.

For more information or to schedule an interview for direct support professionals contact: Tami @712-581-0307 or email tami.snider@midwestopportunities.org and For LPN position and certified medication aides contact Katie @ 712-581-2008 x 2008 or email katie.zimmerman@midwestopportunities.org.

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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.

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

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

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

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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.

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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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Creston News Advertiser | Tuesday, March 7, 2017

CNA photos by SCOTT VICKER

Fox Fest: ABOVE LEFT, members of the Southwestern Community College vocal jazz ensemble Audio Radiance perform a song during Friday night’s Fox Fest public performance at the SWCC

Performing Arts Center. Pictured are, from left, Ja’Davian Jackson, Brion Bowman and Sydney Sanders. ABOVE RIGHT, members of the international vocal jazz ensemble Accent perform during the headlining slot at Friday night’s Fox Fest public performance at the SWCC Performing Arts Center. Accent is comprised of seven vocalists from five different countries. The group’s performance in Creston marked just the eighth time the members have performed live together.

Iowa FFA hosts National FFA Experience State Week

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Creston FFA members had the opportunity that few FFA members get to experience: they were part of a leadership conference held with all of the six National FFA officers.

Pictured are Creston FFA members with the National FFA President, David Townsend of Delaware. Members, from left, are Taylor Sorrells, Brant Looney, Tristan Travis, Mattie Wheeler, Kayla Luther, Townsend, Paige Parsons, Will Gordon and Hank Looney.

ANKENY – Students from FFA chapters across Iowa were involved in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity the week of Jan. 9.

The National FFA Experience State Week program selected the Iowa FFA Association as the 2017 host.

This weeklong program was an activity of the National FFA Organization made possible with support from Animal Health International through the Iowa FFA Foundation.

The entire National FFA officer team toured Iowa, providing leadership workshops and keynote speeches to FFA members across the state. The following colleges provided host site facilities for the days’ events on Monday, Jan. 9 through

Friday, Jan. 13: Dordt College in Sioux Center, Iowa Lakes Community College in Emmetsburg, Northeast Iowa Community College in Calmar, Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids and Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny.

The final day of Experience State Week, Saturday, Jan. 14, was the capstone conference of the week. The “Vision Conference� was a collaborative effort among the National FFA officers and Iowa FFA officers designed to connect FFA members from across Iowa with the National FFA vision.

FFA members learned how to grow as leaders, building connections with the community and advocate for

Key researcher wasn’t consulted on Iowa Energy Center move AMES (AP) — A prominent Iowa State University biofuels researcher says he hopes the Iowa Energy Center will honor key funding commitments if it’s transferred to another agency.

ISU Bioeconomy Institute director Robert Brown said he wasn’t consulted before ISU announced Monday that it’s supporting utility-backed legislation to move the center to Iowa Economic Development Authority. He said he’s “wondering what the ramifi-

cations are� for the 27-yearold center, which he credited with helping make Iowa an ethanol leader.

Brown said his immediate concern is that the center honor its pledge to support a U.S. Department of Energy research initiative, which could bring millions to ISU to test new biofuels processing technologies.

Brown says the center pledged 20 percent for every $1 federal grant, a crucial commitment.

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The purpose of Experience State Week is to provide the National FFA officers with opportunities to engage in real experiences similar to those they will be presented with during their year of service. Through these activities, the officers will learn about delivering effective programming to FFA members across the country.

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INDIANOLA (AP) — Authorities say two people have died in a south-central Iowa vehicle collision.

The collision occurred around 3 a.m. Tuesday, about a mile south of Indianola on U.S. Highway 65/69. Des Moines television station KCCI says the collision reportedly involved a semitrailer and a car.

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