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Justin Jagler/Daily News Rep. Greg Heartsill, R-Columbia, and Sen. Amy Sinclair, R-Allerton, meet with the public for a legislative forum at Monroe City Hall on Saturday. The topic of discussion rarely strayed from collective bargaining.

Monroe legislative forum dominated by collective bargaining

By Justin Jagler Newton Daily News

MONROE — Saturday morning’s legislative forum at Monroe City Hall was dominated by discussion of the recently passed collective bargaining bill. Sen. Amy Sinclair, R-Allerton, and Rep. Greg Heartsill, R-Columbia, went over the new law and engaged with an audience of about 20 people.

Gov. Terry Branstad signed House File 291 into law on Friday. The measure restricts collective bargaining for public employees and alters protocol for public employee unions. Branstad said the reforms were necessary and bring fairness for Iowa taxpayers and flexibility to public employees. Opponents of the law have said there was already a system in place that worked for 40-plus years, and the new code is an attack on public employees and unions.

Jasper County’s Republicans echoed Branstad’s sentiments at the weekend forum.

“Flexibility and local control — that’s the short answer,” Heartsill said.

Sinclair said her experience as a county supervisor influenced her decision to support collective bargaining changes. The board of supervisors she served on saw double-digit increases in its health insurance premiums for back-to-back years. Because of the board’s negotiated contract, it couldn’t change insurance providers.

“We had to wait an additional year to even open (insurance) back up for conversation,” she said. “In the meantime, we had to raise property tax. There was a huge impact.”

The new law, which removes health insurance as a collectively bargained benefit for public employees, provides greater flexibility, Sinclair said.

Heartsill said no public employee will lose health insurance through the new law. It’s guaranteed, he said.

One member of the audience asked the legislators if outside money from special interests influenced their decision to support the bill. Both Sinclair and Heartsill were quick to dismiss the idea.

“I received no money from the Koch brothers. I received no money from Americans for Prosperity. I received no money from anyone to do this,” Sinclair said.

Heartsill said the only conversations he had with anyone about the bill were with constituents, the labor committee and leadership.

“I know that there’s a lot of things out there that this was some outside group coming in here and manipulating this bill,” he said. “To put that to rest, the FORUM | 3A

The air outside was warm Saturday, but the chili inside Newton’s American Legion was hot. The Legion’s inaugural chili cook-off pleased both the judges and attendees with unique recipes, good company and more than 60 door prizes.

All proceeds from the cook-off benefited the Legion, which provides support for local veterans. Event organizer and Legion historian Mady McKim said part of Saturday’s mission was to give knowledge to the community.

“A lot of people think that we’re closed to the public, and we’re not.

We are open to public,”

she said. “We’re still trying to get that out there.”

To be a Legion member, you must be a veteran, McKim said. However, the public is allowed at Legion Post 111 any time. People filled the Legion chairs for the weekend cook-off and enjoyed chili, hot dogs and cinnamon rolls.

There were six contestants in the cook-off, who prepared a mix of medium and hot chili.

The creations were judged by Sen. Chaz Allen, Jasper County Sheriff John Halferty, city councilwoman Lin Chapé and Energy 106.7 FM’s Sarah Jorges and Ron McCarthy.

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Justin Jagler/Daily News American Legion chili cook-off organizer Mady McKim, left, hands Pete Blink the award for first place for his hot antelope chili at the American Legion chili cook-off over the weekend.

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By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News After 20 years, the pool water heater at Maytag Pool has become inoperable and is in need of replacement.

The Newton City Council approved Warnick & Reeves Mechanical of Newton with a quote of $18,806 to complete the replacement of the now defunct heater.

The pool last underwent a complete renovation and replacement project in 1996. During that renovation, a Teledyne-Laars gasfired pool water heater was installed in the pool filter building. Due to its age and the amount of use it has, the city found it needed to be replaced rather than fixed.

“The old pool heater

is 20 years old, which is very old for these types of heaters,” city parks administrator Nathan Unsworth said.

“The heater is Unsworth exposed to a lot of chemicals, which over time causes the metal to deteriorate and corrode. The current heater had reached the point where it was simply time to replace the unit.”

The city will be replacing the old unit with the same Teledyne-Laars model that has been used for the past 20 years.

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Troy Hyde/Daily News Just after 3 p.m. Sunday a Toyota Prius and a semi were involved in an accident on Interstate 80 between the Colfax and Baxter exits. The Toyota tried to merge from the right lane into the left lane, which was occupied by the semi. The semi tried to avoid contact by driving off the road and striking four posts of the cable barrier. The Toyota sustained disabling damage and was towed. The car’s driver was cited for failure to maintain control. No one was injured. The driver’s name was unavailable at prestime.

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Colfax taekwondo schools kick family values, discipline into students

By Anthony Victor Reyes Newton Daily News COLFAX — “Wax on, right hand. Wax off, left hand. Wax on, wax off.”

When people hear the words martial arts, they typically think of someone in a ninja outfit armed with nunchucks beating up a gang of delinquents to the tune of Carl Douglas’ hit single, “Kung Fu Fighting.”

But similarly to Mr. Miyagi’s famous lessons from the 1984 film, “The Karate Kid,” there is more to martial arts than meets the eye.

“It is like a family,” said 15-year-old Kaylee Sartell, a second-degree black belt at Martial Arts America Colfax Branch. “It has such a great family feel to it.”

Despite its size, Colfax is home to two schools of the Korean martial art, taekwondo. Although both schools teach a variety of different high-flying kicks and self defense moves, the dojangs’ instructors value one thing — family.

“These kids are like family. We talk to their parents a lot. If they have an issue, they talk to us about it,” Dino Kostes, the head instructor of the Colfax Tae Kwon Do Club said. “In today’s society, mom and dad both work.

Sometimes, they don’t have as much discipline at home because their parents are busy and they are at home by themselves.”

From celebrating birthdays to checking if their students are keeping up with their school work, Kostes and Donna Bucklin, the head instructor of the Martial Arts America Colfax Branch, provide an extra support system to their students. Through their lessons, the instructors teach their pupils the importance of discipline, patience

Anthony Victor Reyes/Daily News The students at Martial Arts America Colfax Branch execute various of techniques across the gymnasium Recently at Howard Street Christian Church. The head instructor, Donna Bucklin is a fifth-degree black belt in taekwondo.

and respect. “(My son) has some anger issues. We wanted to help him focus in a different area,” William Sliger said. “He does really well in class and he has also done better with focus in school and at home.”

Sliger’s 12-year-old son, Lane, has been taking classes at Martial Arts America Colfax Branch since September.

The orange belt said he enjoys learning new techniques and testing for a new belt.

“It was confusing on my first day of class. It was kind of hard to figure out what to do,” Lane said. “I feel confident now. It feels good to know all the moves. (Bucklin) is a good teacher.”

According to the students, the lessons they learn in tae-

kwondo class impact all aspects of their lives.

“It teaches you respect,” 13-year-old Rory Heer, a red/ black belt at Colfax Tae Kwon Do Club said. “It is more than just self defense. It teaches you responsibility, manners, and how to keep your clothes clean and folded. Respect is a lot of it.”

In addition to the lifelong values learned in class, the students said they are in a safe environment where they can be themselves, learn new things and most importantly, have fun.

“One time I jumped and when I landed, my foot slipped and I face-planted,” Rory’s 11-year-old sister and green belt at Colfax Tae Kwon Do Club, Reyna said. “It was

kind of fun, but it hurt a little bit.”

To further reinforce the lessons they teach in class, the instructors encourage parents to not just watch the class, but to participate.

“I have parents doing it with children. I have an aunt doing it with nephews,” Bucklin said. “My granddaughter is doing it with me. It is something the family can totally get involved in.”

With enough time and a lot of hard work, enrollees can earn the legendary black belt while learning some important life lessons along the way.

“Mr. Kostes always says, ‘a black belt is a white belt that never quits.’ That’s the truth,” Rory said. “You don’t have to be Bruce Lee, you just have

to continue to work and give your full effort.”

Anyone who wishes to take taekwondo classes can enroll at either dojang.

Colfax Tae Kwon Do Club classes taught by Kostes are offered from 1 to 2:30 p.m. every Sunday at Colfax-Mingo Elementary School, 20 W. Broadway St. For more information, call 515-554-7932.

Martial Arts America Colfax Branch classes taught

by Bucklin are offered every Monday and Thursday at Howard Street Christian Church, located at the intersection of Division and Locust streets. For more information, call 515-674-3746.

Contact Anthony Victor Reyes at areyes@jaspercountytribune.com

Stocks inch to new records; S&P 500 up four straight weeks NEW YORK (AP) — Stock indexes inched ahead to record highs Friday, barely, after a late-afternoon push erased losses from earlier in the day. It caps the fourth straight week of gains for the Standard & Poor’s 500 index, its longest such streak since July.

Reports through the week showed that the economy is improving and corporate profits are growing more quickly than analysts expected.

The encouraging data, along with hopes for lower taxes and other business-friendly policies from Washington, pushed the S&P 500 to a 1.5 percent rise last

week, its best weekly performance since the first week of January.

The S&P 500 rose 3.94 points Friday, or 0.2 percent, to 2,351.16.

The Dow Jones industrial average edged up by 4.28 points, less than 0.1 percent, to 20,624.05 and also set a record. The Nasdaq rose 23.68, or 0.4 percent, to 5,838.58, its own all-time high.

Slightly more stocks fell than rose on the New York Stock Exchange.

The last two days have been lackluster for stocks, with the S&P 500 dipping on Thursday, in comparison to the strong run they had

been on. That slowdown was more a result of investors looking to cash in some profits than on any fear or need to get out of the market, said JJ Kinahan, chief market strategist at TD Ameritrade.

“People don’t want unnecessary risk heading into a three-day weekend,” he said. “This is more about taking off risk than about aggressive selling.”

U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Presidents Day. Kinahan pointed to relative calmness in the markets for the VIX index, which measures expectations for upcoming volatility in the

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S&P 500, and for gold, a traditional landing spot when investors are nervous.

Kraft Heinz surged to the biggest gain in the S&P 500 after it made an offer to buy European consumer goods giant Unilever. Unilever rejected the bid, which offered 18 percent more than where Unilever’s shares closed on Thursday, and called it too low.

Kraft Heinz, which is behind the Lunchables and Oscar Mayer brands, jumped $9.37, or 10.7 percent, to $96.65. U.S.-listed shares of Unilever, which sells Breyers ice cream and Dove soap, surged $5.96, or 14 per-

cent, to $48.53.

Campbell Soup had the biggest drop in the S&P 500 after the company surprised analysts by reporting weaker revenue in its latest quarter than a year earlier. Its earnings were better than Wall Street had forecast, however.

Shares fell $4.07, or 6.5 percent, to $58.48.

General Mills fell $2.31, or 3.8 percent, to $59.23 after it warned of tougher times ahead.

It said weaker-than-expected U.S. sales of yogurt and soup pushed it to cut its sales and profit forecast for its fiscal year, which ends in May. Treasury yields gave back some of the gains

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A couple of correctional officers from Jasper County were present for Saturday’s forum.

They expressed their concerns about not being exempt from some of the new law’s provisions. Police officers and firefighters will not face the same collective bargaining restrictions as other public employees, but correctional officers and university police did not fall into this category.

Sinclair said if it were up to her, there would not have been separate categories. Heartsill said he expressed his concerns about correctional officers to party leadership.

“If you look at all the bills that we put through the last few years, is it 100 percent what you want? No,”

Heartsill said. “Do you vote against the 80 percent that you thought was good because the 20 percent that you didn’t get you really don’t like?

Well, we wouldn’t get anything done there.”

Throughout the collective bargaining debate in Iowa, comparisons were drawn to Wisconsin’s 2011 measure that featured similarities and also restricted collective bargaining for public employees.

In the years since Wisconsin’s law was passed, there have been reports of teacher shortages and large decreases in union memberships. Sinclair said Wisconsin’s law was full of mandates and Iowa’s is a return to local control.

“We left decisions to the local boards, the local supervisors, the local administrators — Wisconsin didn’t. This is not the same bill,” Sinclair said.

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Justin Jagler/Daily News American Legion chili cook-off organizer Mady McKim, left, watches judges John Halferty, Chaz Allen and Lin Chapé taste chili on Saturday.

Chili Continued from Page 1A originality, consistency and color.

The judges liked what they tasted, but one chili rose above the rest — Pete Blink’s hot antelope chili. Blink received the first-place award of a $150 gift certificate.

Blink grows his own hot peppers, dries them and smokes them.

He said a lot of the flavor and heat came from the smoked peppers.

The cook, who said chili is one of his favorite foods to make, also said using a different type of meat

contributed to his success.

“The antelope is kind of a new add,” he said. “Last fall we went hunting and brought some back from Wyoming. I thought let’s try something with a little gamey-ness in it. It worked out well.”

After the antelope chili was a hit in his own home, he made some for a veteran’s night in January. People seemed to enjoy it, so he signed up for the Legion chili cook-off.

“I made the same recipe and kicked up the heat because I made it how I like to eat it,” Blink said.

“I brought my own pepper in case

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While warm, sunny days help to warm the water, Unsworth said it is a very slow process. If a cold, cloudy, rainy day were to pass through it can make any heat gain disappear very quickly.

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By Diane Krieger Spivak Whether you’re tired of your surroundings, ready to move out of your parents’ house, changed jobs or just need a bigger place, it’s time to move on. But should you rent or buy?

There are some advantages to renting. If you’re relocating, renting before buying can give you time to decide if you want to stay. If you’re expecting a pay increase or cut, renting allows you to wait it out to see how much home you’ll actually be able to afford once your paycheck changes. If you’re not sure you qualify for a mortgage, building a history of on-time rental payments can increase your credit rating.

And, of course, your utilities are often included in rent, and if something breaks, it’s the landlord’s responsibility.

The reasons for buying a home are many, but the number one reason most people buy a home is to build equity. Buying means ownership. The longer you own your home, the more equity

you have. Once you reach 20% equity you can apply for a home equity loan or refinance for better interest rates, according to MoneyCrashers.

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Start the Press Abigail Pelzer

ometimes you just need some time at home to recharge your batteries.

Not home where laundry, dishes, cleaning and other projects await — your parents’ home where they are elated with your company and feed you. (I just told my mom I need something to snack on and she responded “sugar, salt or vegetables?” She’s now getting me some celery. She’s also baking a cherry pie for President’s Day. My mom is kind of the best.)

When my son and I found ourselves without plans on a beautiful Saturday afternoon I knew we were bound for the farm. My parents have lived on their acreage in Greene County ever since I graduated from high school.

Formerly the home of my grandparents, it’s been a longtime refuge with unmatched peace and quiet. It’s also pretty nifty to have a lot of ground for a young boy with lots of energy to blow off some steam. When I was a kid, we had a go-cart, but these days kids tear around in a golf cart. It’s probably much safer.

Saturday night I found myself gazing at a sky full of stars and feeling entirely grateful for unseasonably warm weather and a clear sky. I spent the night visiting with my parents and catching up on my life (work, parenting) and their lives (retirement, doctor’s appointments).

There are two places I almost always have to visit when I’m home. One is

Spring Lake, a 50-acre lake with plentiful trails and wooded areas for hiking. Again thanks to spring-like temperatures I was able to enjoy a jog and take in the pleasant atmosphere. Also thanks to it not being official camping season, nobody was there to see me gasping for breath and nearly dying at times.

During the summer, Spring Lake is ideal for swimming and laying out — and if you’re a little boy collecting tadpoles and turtles. This is probably my son’s favorite place aside from the creek (pronounced crick around these parts) that is within golf cart-driving distance from my parents’ house.

The other place I visit when I’m home is the casino, which is kind of funny because I’ve never gambled in my life. When the Wild Rose Casino opened a couple of years ago in Jefferson, I discovered its gift shop has cute Iowa-themed items. I grew sort of addicted to this candle that’s supposed to

smell like Grey’s Lake and reminds me of when I spent lots of time there in my 20s. They also have cute baby stuff for my niece and nephew. I struck out on the candles and cute stuff this trip to the casino but had a good chat with the clerk who promised to step it up.

Another favorite at the farm is gravel travel and country music. When I’m at the farm I listen to a station called “True Country” that plays the really stuff like Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Tammy Wynette. While I typically listen today’s hits, this small indulgence in classic country makes me truly happy. Having the sunroof open this weekend made it all the better.

So after a few decent meals I didn’t have to create, some quality time with my folks, a cruise around the acreage on the golf cart and my two usual stops I’m feeling whole again. Dorothy was right — there’s no place like home.

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Eye on America John Stossel

Repeal! No, wait!

Republicans promised to repeal the Affordable Care Act. But now they are hesitating.

I understand why.

Most Americans opposed Obamacare ever since the Democrats imposed it. But now that Congress actually might kill it, more (about half those polled) say, “Wait, I like Obamacare!”

Once people get a subsidy, they’ll fight to keep it — fight hard.

People fight even to keep subsidies and guarantees that are obviously destructive. French job “protections,” such as a 35-hour work week, have so wrecked France’s economy that its socialist president tried to lengthen the work week, as well as raise the retirement age to 62 years old.

Thousands of people protested, blocking roads to airports. The reform plan died.

Greek day care workers took to the streets when their bankrupt government tried to get them to work more than 30 hours per week.

Recently, Mexico said it would stop subsidizing people’s gasoline. Seems reasonable. But the riots were so severe that people died.

I hope Donald Trump’s attempts to end bad programs have more success. But I won’t count on it.

President Reagan promised to abolish both the Education and Energy Departments. But his Congress increased funding for Education.

Farm subsidies were supposed to be a temporary Depression-era “fix.” They would protect America against food shortages. Now America has food surpluses; our citizens are fat; and farmers are richer than most Americans. Did farm subsidies diminish?

No. They rose from $3 billion to $23.3 billion.

U.S. sugar quotas raise the price of everything that’s sweet. Our crazy rules are why Coke is made with corn syrup in America but sugar in most of the world. This enriches Florida’s Fanjul family, which protects its handout by donating to both Republicans and Democrats.

Peanut subsidies will soon approach the total value of the whole U.S. peanut crop itself. Insane. Yet the subsidies continue.

After World War II, American sheep and goat farmers convinced politicians that mohair deserved special protection because it was used in soldiers’ uniforms. Today, uniforms are made of synthetics, but mohair subsidies haven’t stopped. My former colleague Sam Donaldson even got some because his family raised sheep. When I confronted him, Sam agreed that the payments are “a horrible mess” but said he’d keep the money since “the law is on the books.”

He could have made the same point about another bad federal program, government flood insurance. That’s one that paid ... me. Sorry. I won’t do it again.

In 1995, the Clinton administration did manage to get rid of the mohair subsidy. But five years later, Congress brought it back.

Why? Recipients of corporate welfare are motivated lobbyists. They have lots of money at stake.

You, by contrast, pay a little more in taxes or a few pennies more for soda. Will you bother your congressman about that? Probably not.

Congressman Jason Chaffetz is still trying to kill the mohair subsidy. I wish him luck. At one point, he got help from, of all people, Congressman Anthony Weiner. Weiner brought a goat to Capitol Hill to draw attention to the dumb handout. It may have been the only sensible thing Weiner ever did.

But even the goat didn’t work. Congress rejected Chaffetz’s bill. And the goat stabbed Weiner’s hand with his horn.

Farm subsidies are terrible, but America’s biggest handouts are entitlements: Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.

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A sad day for Iowa public workers It was again a very frustrating week at the Capitol. The “tweaking” of collective-bargaining that was promised by Republicans turned into a complete gutting of the bi-partisan law (Chapter 20), adopted in 1974, that protects Iowa public workers. The law went from 17 mandatory topics of bargaining to only one. This mandatory topic of bargaining is base wages; however, there is a caveat; a cap has been placed on the base wage if administration takes it to arbitration. So, that really doesn’t count as a mandatory topic as far as I’m concerned.

This legislation also pits law enforcement and firefighters against all other hard working public employees, many of

State View Rep. Wes Breckenridge whom are also put at risk during their workdays. Our correction officers, university police officers, dispatchers, teachers, nurses, DHS case workers, snow plow drivers and others deserve the right to be protected.

As a police officer, I stand with all public employees. So many times, they have had my back in our emergency rooms, on our roadways and in our neighborhoods. I couldn’t do what I do without them. They are just as important as any other worker; they should all be exempt

for this bad legislation. I want to thank them for having my back and I will always have their back.

In my mind this was similar to “repeal and replace.” Every protection that was afforded to Iowa public workers has been “repealed” or taken out of the law and “replaced” with legislation that gives no recourse for hard working Iowans, not even the right to strike, as our private sector counterparts have. On Feb. 16, we saw partisanship at its worst when the protections for Iowa workers were stripped. Sad day for Iowa!

Contact Rep. Wes Breckenridge at 641-521-6714 or wes.breckenridge@legis.iowa.gov

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Agnes Patterson fields need sidewalks First off let me say that our parks in Newton are awesome — the improvements done recently and the planned improvements are great.

The one improvement I feel lacking is the amount of sidewalks at Agnes Patterson, mainly

being between the multiple ballfields. To me it seems to be a no brainer to want to make it more accessible for players, parents and grandparents. A simple sidewalk from the main trail north to south and east to west would be sufficient. I have watched an elderly man fall near the baseball fields because of the rough ground and the gravel drive from the parking lot isn’t much better with the size of some of the rock used.

I have seen numerous complexes through All-Star Little League games and USSSA tournaments and the vast majority of them have nice sidewalks. I ask that this be something that is looked into as a future improvement to Agnes Patterson, a bathroom facility on top of the hill would be another great addition.

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Obituaries Mary Alice Munson Feb. 16, 2017 Mary Alice Munson, 96, died Thursday afternoon Feb. 16, 2017, at Park Centre in Newton.

A fun e r a l service for Mary will be at 11 a.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 22 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Newton, with Father William Reynolds officiating. A visitation with the fam-

Phyllis Rollstin Westerhaus Feb. 11, 2017 Phyllis Rollstin Westerhaus died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in Scottsdale, Ariz., after a short illness of less than a week. She was the daughter of Andrew and Marie Hill Rollstin and was born June 10, 1925,

ily will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21 at the Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton, who is entrusted with the arrangements. Burial will be in the Silent City Cemetery in Monroe.

Memorials are being designated to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1115 S. Eighth Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 or the Monroe Public Library, 416 Buchanan St., Monroe, IA 50170.

Mary Alice, the daughter of Bert R. and Grace (Coakley) Shutts, was born Sept. 16, 1920, near Sully. She was a graduate of Sully High School, and later attended William Penn College

and Central College, receiving her normal training, to teach in a country school.

Mary was united in marriage with Jerry “Sam” Munson, and to this union was born five children, Steve, Marcia, Marrianne, Tom and Gary. She was a kind and warm hearted lady who will be missed by those who knew and loved her.

She devoted her life to her husband, children and family. Mary enjoyed dancing, golfing, cooking, traveling and her coffee clubs. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Monroe American Legion Auxiliary.

Those left to honor Mary Alice’s memory include her children, Steve (his spouse Marlys) Munson of Monroe, Marcia (her spouse Robert) Schnug of Monroe, Marrianne Burkhardt (her spouse Tom Henline) of Pleasant Hill, Tom (his spouse Beth) Munson of Kailua, Hawaii, and Gary (his spouse Darla) Munson of Monroe; numerous grandchildren; a brother, Ken (Rosemary) Shutts in Arizona; and her many friends.

Mary Alice was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Jerry; her brothers, Dugan and Carroll Shutts; and her sister, Cecilia.

in Newton. She graduated from Newton High School with the class of 1943. While employed in the Maytag Company office, she met the love of her life, a young engineer also at Maytag, George Westerhaus, and they were married Feb. 23, 1952, at the Sacred Heart Church in Newton. Later, while living in Wichita, Kan., three

daughters, Linda, Barbara and Patricia, made their family complete.

After George’s death and later in her retirement, she moved to Scottsdale to be near her daughters and their families.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two sisters; and six brothers.

Those left to honor her memory include

Linda (David) Hill, Barbara (Todd) Reusser and Patricia (Steve) Hattrup; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; five nieces; and a nephew.

A Mass of Christian burial was Saturday, Feb. 18 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Community. Internment will be in Newton, Kan., at St. Mary’s cemetery March 4.

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Local author to speak at Newton library The Newton Public Library will welcome Newton author, K.C. Wren, at 6 p.m. Thursday. Wren will discuss her novel, “The Dancing Winds,” and her experience with writing and publishing her first book. Copies of the book will be available for purchase with a book signing to follow.

This program is free and open to the public.

The program will be in the Newton Public Library Meeting Room.

Contact Public Services Librarian Becca Klein with questions at 641792-4108.

• Women Marketing Grain Series will meet at 5 p.m. Monday at DMACC, 600 N. Second Ave. W. in Newton. Participants will learn about grain marketing from ISU Extension and Outreach specialists and local Ag business experts. Participants will engage in hands-on activities, learn through web-based training and discuss how to develop a grain marketing plan. Meal served at 5 p.m. with class from 6 to 9 p.m. Contact Tammy Welcher at 641-792-6433 or welcher@iastate.edu.

• Blues Under the Blue Roof will begin at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Newton Public Library, 100 N. Third Ave. W. in Newton. The featured performer will be Bryce Janey. The performance is free and open to the public. The Blues Under the Blue Roof concert series is made possible by the South Skunk Blues Society, Newton Public Library Foundation and the Newton Arts Connection. All ages welcome.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

Monday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 223 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

• Newton Golden “K” Kiwanis will meet at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in the activity room at Newton Village, 110 N. Fifth Ave. W. in Newton.

• Congressman Dave Loebsack’s District Representative Bri Dennison will host open office hours at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Uncle Nancy’s Coffeehouse & Eatery, 114 N. Second Ave. W. in Newton.

• Newton Rotary Club will meet at noon Tuesday at Newton DMACC, 600 N. Second Ave. W. The program will be presented by Michael O’Conner about Mid-Iowa Boy Scouts. Anyone interested in attending and learning more about the Newton Rotary Club is welcome. For more information, or to make reservations for lunch, call Jerry Sawin at 641-792-9861.

• Dinners on Tuesday, a free meal, will begin at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Christian Life Church, 421 S. Second Ave W. in Newton. Everyone welcome.

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Submitted Photo Four employees of Park Centre in Newton have been awarded a combined total of $6,000 in scholarships to further their education in health care related fields. The Park Centre Professional Development Scholarship Program was established in 2010 by an anonymous donor. Recipients this year include, from left, Devon Wolf, Sean Anthony, Kelsey Terpstra and Savannah Wood. Employees who have been employed at Park Centre for at least six months are eligible to apply for funding for tuition and education related expenses while furthering their studies in any field related to health care.

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DEAR ABBY: My daughter-inlaw is extremely jealous of the close relationship I have with my daughter. If I spend time with my daughter and grandson, she gets mad at me and keeps my grandchildren from me. I need advice on how to handle her. I get her children almost every weekend. I work a full-time job, but she feels like I should have them more. — GRANDMA IN GEORGIA DEAR GRANDMA: I don’t think your daughter-in-law is necessarily jealous of the close relationship you have with your daughter. But it may be that she wants more free baby-sitting service. You say you have her children almost every weekend. That hardly seems to me like she’s keeping them from you.

Remind her that working a fulltime job and taking care of her children the amount of time you already do is as much as you can handle, and that you need time with your daughter and her son. There are only so many hours in a day, and you need time to rest if you’re going to go the distance.

If that’s not enough for her, so be it.

If she chooses to punish you for it, it is her children who will also suffer — not just you.

DEAR ABBY: I live in a small town in Pennsylvania, where I teach fifth grade and coach at the local school. I love my job and feel lucky to be teaching next door to my mentor.

The problem is there’s another teacher and a student with whom I share the same name. I can’t help but feel discouraged when colleagues and students refer to me as “Junior ( )” or “Fake ( )” and make jokes about it on a daily basis. I try to laugh it off, but it does get to me. I feel I should be respected because I am a professional.

Is there a better way to handle this so it doesn’t negatively affect my day? — FRUSTRATED TEACHER DEAR FRUSTRATED: The

people who do this may think they’re hilariously funny, but when students do it, it is disrespectful. Tell them you would prefer to be addressed as “Mr. (first initial of your last name).”

As for your colleagues, remind them that you are an adult now, nothing about you is fake — and give yourself a nickname more acceptable than “Junior.” Do it with humor. If they slip up, keep reminding them, and eventually it will catch on.

DEAR ABBY: I am in my 50s and disabled. I am also the full-time caregiver for my parents. I live with them because they are also disabled and need my help.

An old friend has moved back to the area. I care very much for her, but I’m afraid I have nothing to offer her because I don’t have my own place or make a lot being on Social Security.

I’m hesitant to get close to her because all I have is the way I feel about her. Advice? — NEEDING GUIDANCE IN IOWA DEAR NEEDING GUIDANCE: I do have a nugget of advice for you: I think you should be honest.

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DES MOINES — Who knew unemployment insurance could be so risque? At least 78 Iowa businesses received letters this week from Iowa Workforce Development that mistakenly directed their questions about unemployment insurance payments to a phone sex hotline. The agency’s Feb. 13 letter went to people who had return-payment notices.

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COUNCIL BLUFFS — A western Iowa jail inmate infected with HIV has been charged with felony assault after officials say he threw a carton of his urine on a detention officer in Council Bluffs. Charles Perkins, 52, of Youngstown, Ohio, is charged with assault by inmate with bodily fluids or secretion. He faces up to five years in prison if convicted. Police say the incident occurred Feb. 8 at the Pottawattamie County Jail. Perkins said he intended to throw the urine on another inmate, but his aim was off.

Catholic priest sentenced in privacy case COUNCIL BLUFFS — A retired Catholic priest in western Iowa has been given a suspended jail sentence and ordered to register as a sex offender for invading the privacy of several students in a high school restroom.

The Rev. Paul Monahan was sentenced Friday. The 83-year-old Monahan got a suspended sentence of 30 days in jail for each of five counts.

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ANAMOSA — Authorities say two people suffered injuries from smoke inhalation in a blaze that saw multiple fire departments called to a downtown building in the eastern Iowa town of Anamosa. The fire was reported early Saturday morning in an apartment above the Thou Art Gallery on Main Street. The Anamosa fire chief says a man jumped from a second-floor window in the apartment to avoid the flames. Firefighters helped a woman from a second apartment escape as she fled down the stairs.

MARSHALLTOWN — Two people died in a crash involving a pickup and two semitrailers at a central Iowa intersection. The crashed happened early Friday morning at the intersection of Highways 14 and 96. A pickup driven by 32-year-old Brandon Paul Skidmore, of Marshalltown, ran through a stop sign and hit a northbound semi driven by 33-year-old Kaleia Shana Grant, of Springdale, Ark. Both Skidmore and Grant were killed. —The Associated Press

Known for political temperance, Iowa moves sharply right DES MOINES (AP) — After decades as the crossroads of prairie populists and checkbook conservatives, Iowa has suddenly become solidly Republican like many of its Midwestern neighbors.

It was one of four states — along with Kentucky, Missouri and New Hampshire — that flipped to complete GOP control in the November election, but Iowa’s rush of new legislation has been the most intense.

In an all-night session last week, Iowa lawmakers approved a bill similar to one enacted in Wisconsin six years ago that strips most public sector unions of long-held collective bargaining rights, including health insurance.

Jeff Orvis, a veteran northern Iowa high school teacher, said he sees the measure leaving permanent damage to Iowa’s century-old reputation for quality schools, enshrined on the state’s 2004 commemorative

AP Photo In this May 1, 2014, file photo, Iowa Senate Minority Leader Bill Dix, R-Shell Rock, center, looks on as Iowa Senate Majority Leader Michael Gronstal speaks on the floor of the Senate at the Statehouse in Des Moines. After decades as the crossroads of prairie populists and checkbook conservatives, Iowa has suddenly become solidly Republican like many of its Midwestern neighbors.

quarter: “Foundation in education.� “Now, I don’t even see how Iowa is going to attract good teachers,� said Jeff Orvis, a union representative from northern Iowa. “That’s my biggest worry.�

Among other items, Republicans also are pressing to eliminate state

money for all Planned Parenthood services, outlaw the use of fetal tissue for medical research, subject doctors who perform abortions to lawsuits by women at any time in the future, scrap minimum wage increases in Iowa’s largest counties and block municipalities from enacting sexual ori-

entation discrimination protections.

There’s also talk of a tax cut, despite a $110 million shortfall in the current budget year. “We’re doing big things for Iowa,� Senate Majority Leader Bill Dix said. “That means taking some risks.�

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ers including Dix say they are merely capitalizing on the election, which also saw Republican Donald Trump carry the state’s electoral votes after Democrat Barack Obama did so twice. Some on either side of the divide see a state with a tradition for social priorities and fiscal discipline reflecting a more lasting imbalance.

Thousands protested at the Capitol in Des Moines last week.

And Senate Democrats held an all-night debate Wednesday night, after every member of the minority spoke to oppose it, while only two Republicans stood to promote it. Republicans stymied each of Democrats’ dozens of attempts to amend the bill.

Democrats’ frustration spilled over after one member noticed a Republican House member wearing headphones plugged into his phone during the debate. “What could possibly be more important right now?� Abbie Finkenau-

er of Dubuque shouted. “Get off your phone and pay attention.�

Shannon Wurzer, a Republican teacher from northeast Iowa, said she was shocked when she saw the party she supports refusing to consider any of the amendments. “They weren’t giving an inch. It didn’t seem like the Republicans were even listening,� she said. “It was all their way.

And that’s not what we’re used to in Iowa.�

Betty Andrews of Des Moines was texting a friend whose late parents had been union stewards in Cedar Rapids. “They’d be rolling over in their graves,� she said. “This isn’t the Iowa they knew.�

Dix rejected that Iowa has shifted in a lasting way beyond its half-century tradition for political balance. Instead, he says Republicans are seizing upon voter sentiment, which coincides with 20 years of pentup Republican policy changes.

GOP bill to reverse raises worries low-income workers counties from increasing the minimum wage above the state’s $7.25 standard and would override laws already approved.

For Cedar Rapids resident Effie McCollom, who works at the seniors organization AARP, the raise was “a little light at the end of the tunnel.� The Linn County minimum wage climbed to $8.25 in January and was set to rise annually until reaching $10.25 in 2019. “I would lay up and worry at night. Do I pay my rent or do I buy food? Do I pay my light bill or do I pay my gas bill?� said McCollom, who also cares for a granddaughter. “This bill would

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Johnson County now has the state’s highest minimum wage at $10.10 an hour, and day care worker Ghada Janeel, 29, said it has made a difference in her life.

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Justin Jagler/Daily News Berg Middle School’s “Berg Bellas” lip sync a Pitch Perfect performance at Friday’s competition to benefit the school council. The team featured Mikayla Creech, Marissa Basset, Tasha Doyle, Jerrica McGuire, Hailey Ferguson, Shyann Krause, Trenity Conley, and Grace Brown.

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Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Newton High senior Ryanne Rausch (4) drives against Dallas Center-Grimes senior Rachel Lowary late in Saturday’s Class 4A Region 3 semifinal at Grimes. The ninth-ranked Fillies pulled away for a 50-37 win to end Newton’s season.

GRIMES — With four minutes remaining in the game Saturday, Newton High’s Cardinals were in a nine-point game with Class 4A ninth-ranked Dallas Center-Grimes.

The Cardinal girls were battling for a semifinal win in Class 4A Region 3 action against the host Fillies.

The Fillies had the lead, which is dangerous to opponents.

“They do what they do very well.

We’re not an overly athletic group that can get out and pressure people. When we’re forced to against a team with decent ball-handlers, who are disciplined enough to not buy into attacking the basket, it is hard to come back against a team like this,” Newton head coach Brandon Sharp said after the Cardinals lost 50-37.

“Dallas Center-Grimes is a very disciplined team in that regard. We had to chase them to foul them in an effort to get them into the one-andone and extend the game.”

The first trip to the free-throw line for a bonus situation came at the 2:56 mark. Hannah Wuebker hit the front end then Newton cleared a rebound.

Unfortunately, Newton wasn’t able to score then or on two other trips following missed free throws by the Fillies.

Wuebker was back at the line in

a double-bonus downing both free throws with 1:30 left to make it 4533. The Fillies would hit five more foul shots as the Cardinals’ offensive woes continued down the stretch.

Newton finished the season at 7-15 overall. Dallas Center-Grimes, a fellow Little Hawkeye Conference team, improved to 13-9, advancing to the Region 3 title game against 14thranked Boone on Tuesday. Boone rolled over another LHC team, Norwalk, 53-17 on Saturday.

“I’m really proud of this group from the start to the finish. The transformation of this group has been pretty remarkable to me,” Sharp said.

“We came here in December and got beat by 32 points. We’ve played them two more games to within 12 points, essentially.”

The Fillies beat Newton, 56-24, on Dec. 9 then pulled out a 58-46 win at Newton. The two LHC teams played a tight game until the final four minutes on Saturday.

Newton grabbed a 6-4 led on back-to-back 3-pointers from senior Courtney Jacobsen and junior Randi Walters with 3:36 left in the first quarter. The teams were tied three times in the first quarter the last was 10-10 on a basket by Newton junior Ali Bestell.

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Newton’s Kite signs to play Iowa Central football

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News Opponents found it tough to run up the middle against Newton High’s Cardinals during the 2016 football campaign. One of the reasons came in the 6-foot1 inch, 245-pound package named senior defensive lineman Caleb Kite.

Kite’s work as a defensive line in the nose guard and tackle spots earned him Class 4A All-District 4 FirstTeam honors on defense.

He also found his work paid off to help push his life-long dream of playing college football.

Kite signed Friday to play football for Iowa Central Community College at Fort Dodge next year. He joins a Triton squad which former NHS teammate Mason Bowes just finished a

two-year stint on under head coach Kevin Twait.

“I’ve wanted to play college football since I started playing tackle football when I was 5,” Kite said. “I liked the feeling of the Iowa Central campus and the team atmosphere of the football program.”

Kite began playing tackle football at age 5 when his family lived in Florida. He has been on the Newton High team all four years.

Kite has seen duty on the offensive and defensive lines for the Cardinals, but as a senior he concentrated on defense.

“This past season, we saw what a benefit is for players only have to play on one side of the football. Caleb had been called upon to help us on both sides of the ball the past two years,”

Newton head coach Ed Ergenbright said. “We were able to keep Caleb on defense throughout the season, and he did an outstanding job clogging things up in the middle so teams had trouble running plays there.”

Ergenbright said Iowa Central is a good situation for Kite, both athletically and academically. He said Kite is an avid weight lifter and is always working to improve his skills.

“Caleb was a handful for us to handle during practices and teams found out he was a handful during games.

He is extremely strong,” Ergenbright said.

“One play comes back to me when Caleb broke through and caused a fumble against Burlington when it was in scoring position. That was a big play in that game, which we won.”

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Newton High senior Caleb Kite is set to play college football for Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge next season. Kite officially committed to the Triton program Friday and on hand for it was his mother, Miranda Pollock, and standing, Newton High head football coach Ed Ergenbright and NHS defensive coordinator Andy Swedenhjelm.

Newton notched a 6-3 overall mark in its first season back in Class 4A football.

Kite recorded 13 unassisted tackles and 17 assisted tackles. He had 3.5 tackles for loss and an assisted quarterback sack. Kite recovered a fumble for a touchdown

and forced a fumble this season.

“My good work ethic and my willingness to get better are things I think I can bring to Iowa Central’s program,” Kite said.

“I love playing defense.”

Kite, who plans to pursue a degree in athletic training, said he

really liked the tutoring program the football team has at Iowa Central. He said he liked the idea of the football players studying together.

Kite is the son of Miranda Pollock of Newton.

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PCM blocks Trojans, advances to girls state tournament

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News

Adam Ring/Marshalltown Times-Republican Members of the Prairie City-Monroe girls basketball team celebrate after the Class 3A No. 11 Mustangs defeated No. 14 West Marshall, 52-49, in the 3A Region 8 championship game in Bondurant. The victory sends the Mustangs to the girls state basketball tournament for the fourth time in school history.

BONDURANT — It was fitting that a team that has relied so heavily on defense this season comes up with a huge defensive play at the end of regulation Saturday during a Class 3A Region 8 championship game at Bondurant-Farrar High School.

It also was fitting that the player making the defensive play was a for-

mer West Marshall student.

Freshman Regan Freland, who led the Class 3A No. 11 Mustangs with 15 points, blocked an attempted game-tying 3-pointer by Isabelle Gradwell as time expired, and the swat sent PCM to a 52-49 victory.

“We’ve been primarily a zone defensive team this year, but we went to all man-to-man after West Marshall got off to a hot start,” PCM coach

Jeff Lindsay said. “It told them in a timeout late in the game that we were not going to give up a 3-pointer. The defense they played on that final possession before and after the timeout was the best they played all year.

They just didn’t make a mistake, and West Marshall had no room to to take a shot.”

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SPORTS CALENDAR Monday Basketball Boys’ Substate Class 4A Substate 7 Urbandale at Newton, 7 p.m.

Girls’ Regionals Class 1A Region 5 Championship Game At Wilton Lynnville-Sully vs. Marquette Catholic, 7 p.m.

Tuesday Basketball Boys’ Districts Class 1A District 11 At Montezuma Colfax-Mingo vs. Lynnville-Sully, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday Basketball Boys’ Districts Class 1A District 11 Colfax-Mingo, Lynnville-Sully, TBD Friday Basketball Boys’ Substate Class 4A Substate 7 Newton vs. Urbandale winner at Dowling Catholic, 7 p.m.

Elliott wins Daytona 500 pole DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — It’s impossible to tell the history of NASCAR without mentioning Elliott and Earnhardt.

As the series shifts into a new era, those distinguished names are out front again and will give the start of the Daytona 500 a throwback feel.

Chase Elliott and Dale Earnhardt Jr. — teammates and sons of Hall of Fame drivers — will start 1-2 and should give a sagging series a sorely needed boost this week headed into its marquee event.

Elliott nipped Earnhardt on the final qualifying lap Sunday to win his second straight pole for the Daytona 500. Elliott turned a lap at 192.872 mph to just edge Earnhardt’s speed of 192.864 and become the first repeat pole winner in 27 years.

“I don’t really care who it is. I’m not going to feel bad about beating somebody,” Elliott said. “Dale’s a good guy. I’m happy to share the front row with him. Happier to beat him.”

Earnhardt, long NASCAR’s most popular driver, had the speed to beat in his triumphant return after missing the second half of last season with a concussion.

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Senior duo leads Hawks to regional final

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News SULLY — Lynnville-Sully’s Hawks held a double-digit lead in Friday’s Class 1A Region 5 semifinal in front of a home crowd. Visiting Wayne’s Lady Falcons didn’t go away as senior Demi Austin led a second-half charge.

Austin scored three straight baskets in the first three minutes of the fourth quarter to cut the Hawks’ 15-point lead down to three, 48-45. Up stepped Hawk senior Brenna Lanser making two drives to the basket resulting in two free throws and a field goal.

“It was tough as we were struggling a bit. Thankfully after Carson hit that 3 we were able to get going off it and build the lead again,” Lynnville-Sully senior Jelissa Rozendaal said after the 15th-ranked Hawks fended off the Lady Falcons for a 63-54 win.

Sophomore Carson Fisk drained a 3-pointer with 3:20 remaining in the game to put the Hawks back up to a 10-point lead, 55-45. It was the last field goal the Hawks made in the game as they salted away the win from the free-throw line.

Lanser, Fisk and junior Camryn Russell knocked down foul shots in the final 2:42 of the game. The Hawks were 8-of-13 at the line and gave up a basket and two free throws to Wayne in that span.

Lynnville-Sully (21-2) advances to the 1A Region 5 championship game against No. 6 Marquette Catholic (205) at 7 p.m. Monday at Wilton.

Marquette Catholic beat Belle Plaine, 54-46, in Friday’s other semifinal game.

Two of Austin’s layups at the start of the fourth quarter came off steals from Russell, Lynnville-Sully point guard.

Lynnville-Sully had a rash of turnovers and missed shots during Wayne’s rally.

“Coach (Hulsing) always tells us what we do is special so we need to go out and do it,” Lanser said. “I talked to Camryn a few times tonight about having confidence in handling the ball against that girl. We know she can handle it. She came back strong with the ball the rest of the game.”

Russell finished with six points, three assists and had two steals of her own. Lanser said the secret to Lynnville-Sully’s success this season is the Hawks’ teamwork.

“We’re all best friends. We’re family and we love each other so we play for each other,” Lanser said after another double-double performance for

Cardinals Continued from Page 1B DCG’s Rachel Lowary hit a runner in the lane to put the Fillies up 12-10 with 20 seconds on the clock. Junior Marcelina Marvelli drained a trey to beat the buzzer and the Cardinals led 13-12 heading into the second period.

The Fillies pushed out to a 19-13 lead, but Walters and Jacobsen connected again from long distance to tie the game with 4:12 left in the second quarter.

A Walters’ baseline jumper and a basket by senior Ryanne Rausch had the Cardinals in front 23-20 at the 2:05 mark. Tatum Jorgensen had consecutive baskets for the Fillies.

Newton turned the ball over down one point. A shot at the buzzer by Mallory Vroegh banked off the glass and into the net to lift the Fillies to a 27-23 halftime lead.

Newton wasn’t able to keep pace with the Fillies in the second half. DCG had an 11-6 scoring edge in the third quarter, but a basket with 28 seconds left in the third

quarter by Bestell had Newton within reach, 38-29.

The Fillies scored four points to open the fourth quarter. Rausch answered with two baskets for Newton to make it 42-33 with 4:21 left. The Fillies pulled the ball out and the Cardinals gave chase, but couldn’t catch up.

Dallas Center-Grimes cashed in on 14-of-21 free throw attempts. Newton was 2-of-2 at the line.

“We knew we were going to have to shoot the ball well from the outside to keep pace with them in scoring. We did that in the first half, but the shots didn’t fall for us in the second half,” Sharp said. “We had trouble inside tonight with their more athletic defenders on our bigs.”

Senior Ellie Horn, who is 6-foot-2 inches, did not score in the game for Newton. She did have seven rebounds and blocked two shots. Rausch finished with 14 points, four rebounds and three assists.

“We cleaned up some things from the first half.

They had 15 offensive rebounds in the first half. We didn’t allow that to happen in

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Blocking a shot attempt by Wayne’s Haylee Fortune (33) is Lynnville-Sully’s Jataya Meyer, left, in the first half of Friday’s Class 1A Region 5 semifinal at Sully. The 15th-ranked Hawks denied a comeback by visiting Wayne to win 63-54 to advance to Monday’s regional final against No. 6 Marquette Catholic at Wilton.

Lynnville-Sully. “Coach says he’ll take us — one-on-one — with anyone in the state.”

Lanser fired in 30 points, moving just five points away from the 1,000-point mark in her career. She pulled down 10 rebounds for the Hawks against the Lady Falcons.

Lanser drained a season-high five 3-pointers in the game and went 9-of-12 at the line.

“We did what we had to do to get the win and at this point, that is what matters,” Lynnville-Sully head coach Jerry Hulsing said, “Our defense needs to communicate more and be ready to help stopping the ball from getting to the rim.”

Wayne led early, 4-3, on back-to-back baskets by Austin. Lanser’s first 3-pointer gave Lynnville-Sully a 6-3 lead.

The game was tied three more times in the first quarter. It was 10-all going into the second period.

Lynnville-Sully racketed up its defense in the second period, which led to an 11-0 run by the Hawks. Lanser had a basket then rang up a trey off a steal by junior Jataya Meyer. Fisk, who finished with 16 points, scored three in a row.

Russell connected for a 3-pointer at the 6:25 mark to make it 21-10. The run was interrupted by two free throws

by Austin.

Rozendaal hit a baseline jumper and made a layup off a steal for the Hawks. Sophomore Shiloh Cunningham stole the ball and had a layup to give the Hawks a 27-12 lead with 3:40 left in the first half. The Hawks led 33-19 at the break.

“The second quarter was our best quarter. We started off the game a little slow offensively,” Rozendaal said. “We pulled together on defense, got some good rebounds and knocked down a couple of shots which would help us win the game.”

Midway through the third quarter, it was 40-31, as Wayne junior Haylee Fortune scored nine of her 16 points. Lanser delivered a 3-pointer at the 3:11 mark then again with 30 seconds left in the period.

Wayne’s Macey Goretska, a junior, hit a shot at the end of the third quarter to narrow the Hawks’ margin to nine, 48-39.

The Lady Falcons kept charging to get within three then the Hawks took charge again.

“On offense, we needed to

make the zone shift side to side with ball movement. When we did, we were able to attack the rim. We hit some clutch free throws down the stretch,” Hulsing said.

Lynnville-Sully shot 64 percent from the free-throw line, cashing in 20-of-31 attempts.

The Hawks went 18-of-59, 30 percent, from the field including hitting 7-of-27 from 3-point range.

The Hawks held a 46-34 rebounding edge. Fisk and Rozendaal each gathered in eight rebounds. Fisk had three assists and Rozendaal made three steals.

Wayne shot 44 percent, 22of-50, from the field and went 10-of-17 from the line. Austin ended up with 25 points.

Wayne 10-9-20-15—54 Lynnville-Sully 10-23-15-15—63 Lynnville-Sully (FG/3-pt): Lanser 3/5-9-230, Fisk 4/1-5-4-16, Rozendaal 3-0-1-6, Russell 1-3-0-6, Cunningham 1-2-3-4, Vos 0-1-5-1, Scandridge 0-0-1-0, Meyer 0-0-30.TOTALS: 11/7-20-19-63.

Wayne: Austin 10-5-4-25, Fortune 8-0-4-16, Norris 2-4-3-8, Goretska 2-0-3-4, Andrews 0-1-3-1, Freeman 0-0-5-0. TOTALS: 22-1022-54.

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the second half,” Sharp said.

Newton had a 33-25 rebounding edge on DCG. The Cardinals turned the ball over 24 times as the Fillies’ pressure created problems at times.

Senior Taylor Shipley had six rebounds and three assists. Jacobsen finished with six points. Walters had five rebounds.

Jenna Borches had 13 points for the Fillies. Vroegh added 12.

“I’m so proud of how the kids responded together all season to the tough times.

They love each other, which gets you through a great deal.

We are going to miss our seniors, who were great leaders all season,” Sharp said.

Newton 13-10-6-8—37 DCG 12-15-11-12—50 Newton (FG/3-pt): Rausch 6-2-5-14, Walters 1/2-0-3-8, Marvelli 0/1-0-4-3, Shipley 0-0-4-0, Jacobsen 0/2-0-3-6, Bestell 2-02-4, Blom 1-0-0-2. TOTALS: 10/5-2-21-37.

Dallas Center-Grimes (FG/3-pt): Kramer 1-1-0-3, Jorgensen 3-0-4-6, Borchers 4-52-13, Vroegh 2/2-2-1-12, Wuebker 1-3-05, Lowary 3-3-0-9, Cunningham 1-0-1-2.

TOTALS: 15/2-14-8-50.

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Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Newton High junior Randi Walters (12) fires up a 3-pointer over Dallas Center-Grimes’ Jenna Borchers (10) in the first half of Saturday’s regional semifinal game at Grimes.

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Red-hot Cyclones hold off Horned Frogs

Adam Ring/Marshalltown Times-Republican Prairie City-Monroe senior Katie Vande Wall, left, puts in two of her 13 points over West Marshall’s Isabelle Gradwell during the Class 3A Region 8 championship in Bondurant on Thursday.

PCM Continued from Page 1B High School Girls State Basketball Tournament next week at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. It will be the fourth state basketball tournament in program history and the first since 2007.

The Mustangs will take a four-game win streak into the state tournament where they face top-ranked and undefeated Sioux Center (240) at 11:45 a.m. on Feb. 28.

The winner advances to a 3A semifinal at 5 p.m. on March 2.

“We are excited,” Lindsay said. “I’m not sure if its set in yet. I am happy for the girls.

This is a good group. They have been steady all year and have stayed the course and kept going no matter what happens.”

The Mustangs had to rally from another slow start. The Trojans (20-4) came out firing from outside, and Gradwell’s three first-quarter 3-pointers gave West Marshall a 14-4 lead early.

PCM rallied with a 5-0 run and trailed 14-9 after the first quarter. A 9-0 run in the span of 90 seconds in the second quarter propelled the Mustangs to a 22-21 lead. The back-and-forth battle continued into the second half.

The game was tied at 31all at halftime. West Marshall made seven 3-pointers in the first half.

The Trojans made nine in the game and only put in eight 2-pointers.

“It wasn’t so much that we came out slow,” Lindsay said.

“They just came out hot. We contested the shots, but they just knocked them down.”

West Marshall scored nine points in the first three minutes of the third quarter,

but PCM’s defense held the Trojans scoreless for the final five minutes of the period.

The drought actually spilled over into the fourth quarter.

West Marshall didn’t scored for eight total minutes, and a 10-0 run by PCM tilted the momentum back to the Mustangs.

“I think (West Marshall) wore down a bit,” Lindsay said. “As the game progressed on, they weren’t getting many shots up. They tried to slow it down.”

PCM led by four after three quarters, but West Marshall rallied to lead 47-44 with four minutes to go in the game.

There were 11 lead changes in the game.

The Mustangs (20-4) regained the lead with two minutes to play. Senior Kayla Jennings buried a 15-foot jumper with 49.2 seconds to play to push the advantage to three points.

West Marshall had the ball for the final 49 seconds but could not get up a shot and called timeout with 8 seconds on the clock. Out of the timeout, the Trojans tried to get an open look for Gradwell, but her game-tying shot from long range was blocked by Freland.

PCM held West Marshall to 18 points in the second half.

Lindsay complimented PCM’s crowd after the game, saying the atmosphere was part of the reason the Mustangs came out on top.

“The crowd was intense,” Lindsay said. “It was the loudest venue I’ve been in as a coach and a player. There were times when I’d call a play, and the girls couldn’t hear me. I looked back at my assistants and asked them why they couldn’t hear me, and they told me they couldn’t hear me either. The girls defi-

nitely fed off the energy in the building.”

Freland, who transferred from West Marshall to PCM in seventh grade, finished with 15 points, four rebounds, three assists, two steals and one big block.

Senior Katie Vande Wall added 13 points and seven rebounds, Jennings chipped in 11 points, five rebounds and three assists and senior Kaylee Townsend scored six points, grabbed six boards and blocked two shots.

All seven players in PCM’s primary rotation scored at least two points. Senior Lexi Timmins put in three points and had two assists and two steals. Seniors Rachel Stafford and Bailey Brodersen each scored two points.

Gradwell, who was playing in her second game since breaking her fibula on Jan. 10, scored 20 points to lead all scorers. Brooke Snider added 13 points for the Trojans, who started 16-0 but went 4-4 in their last eight games.

“Fatigue may have been a factor,” West Marshall coach Fred Zeller said. “Isabelle played her heart out, but she hasn’t had much practice time.

I can’t fault her effort. She came back from a broken leg, and plays her heart out. I feel bad for her and for all of us.

We can leave with our heads up even though it hurts.”

Prairie City-Monroe 9-22-13-8 — 52 West Marshall 14-17-9-9 — 49 PCM (FG/3pt-FT-F-TP) — Freland 4/3-5-215, Vande Wall 6-1-3-13, Stafford 1-0-0-2, Jennings 4/1-2-0-11, Townsend 3-0-2-6, Timmins 1-1-2-3, Brodersen 1-0-0-2.

TOTALS: 20/3-9-9-52.

West Marshall (FG/3pt-FT-F-TP) — Snider 4/3-2-0-13, Breja 0-0-3-0, Cripps 3/1-11-3, Gradwell 6/4-4-2-20, Disney 3-0-3-6, Porter 0-0-0-0, Meyer 0-0-1-0, Green 1/1-0-1-3. TOTALS: 17/9-6-11-49.

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Wichita State cruises past UNI WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Landry Shamet and Darral Willis Jr. scored 14 points apiece and Wichita State throttled Northern Iowa 77-43 on Saturday to run its winning streak to 10.

Markis McDuffie added 12 points for the Shockers (25-5, 15-1

Missouri Valley), who reached 25 wins for the eighth year in a row.

Shamet hit four 3-pointers and Wills grabbed 11 rebounds to help Wichita State dominate the boards 48-23.

Spencer Haldeman had 13 points for the Panthers (14-13, 9-7),

who had won four straight and nine of 10.

Northern Iowa had to make two of its last three shots to finish at 27.5 percent (14-of-51) and avoid its worst shooting game of the season and lowest point total (42).

The Shockers led 3826 at the half.

AMES (AP) — Iowa State has made Hilton Coliseum uncomfortable again.

Naz Mitrou-Long had 15 of his 25 points in the first half and Iowa State beat TCU 8471 Saturday to move into a three-way tie for second in the Big 12.

Monte Morris added 18 with 11 assists for the Cyclones (17-9, 9-5 Big 12), who joined Baylor and West Virginia in second — three games behind Kansas.

Iowa State has done so in part by winning its last two at home by 28 combined points after letting its Big 12 opponents hang around even in wins in Ames.

“That’s when you want to play your best basketball, late in the season. I definitely feel like we’re starting to do that. We’re putting some complete games together,” Mitrou-Long said.

Iowa State used a 16-1 run late in the first half to go ahead by 10 at the break. The Horned Frogs (17-9, 6-8) closed within three midway through the second half, but Morris — who notched his ninth career double-double — drilled a 3-pointer to make it 68-53 with 6:32 left.

Deonte Burton scored 18 points for the Cyclones, winners of four out of their last five games.

Morris also had a pair of steals to tie Jeff Hornacek for the school record.

“We were very good,” Iowa State coach Steve Prohm said. “We can get better.”

Alex Robinson had 16 with eight assists for TCU, which has lost three straight after winning three in a row. The Horned Frogs turned it over on their first five possessions and finished with 19.

“The turnovers really put us in a hole to start the game,” TCU coach Jamie Dixon said. “We’re getting pushed around, and we’ve got to do something about it.”

The Big Picture Iowa State: The Cyclones are now in position to earn a high seed in the upcoming Big 12 tournament. Iowa State won the league tournament twice under former coach Fred Hoiberg, and a strong showing there could help the Cyclones improve their NCAA seeding. Kansas likely has the Big 12 title sewn up yet again.

TCU: The Horned Frogs are now in danger of dropping five straight in February with a trip to Kansas and a game with West Virginia next weekend. That would not look good in the eyes of the NCAA tournament selection committee. TCU entered play on the bubble for an at-large bid.

TCU’s Numbers Jaylen Fisher and Vladimir Brodziansky each had 11 points for the Horned Frogs, with Kenrich Williams and JD Miller adding 10. ...TCU was 8-of-18 from 3-point range and outscored Iowa State 36-24 in the paint.

Donny Jack from the Back Junior point guard Donovan Jackson had 11 points in just 15 minutes, cracking double figures for the fifth time in seven games.

That’s a promising sign for Iowa State’s future, since Jackson is slated to start next season when Morris goes pro. Jackson also had two assists to help Iowa State set a high for a conference game with 19.

Hill’s 21, Lucas block help Illini hold off Iowa IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — John Groce spent the offweek with his team focused on toughness and togetherness. It’s already paying off.

Malcom Hill scored 21 points and hauled down eight rebounds and Illinois held on for a 70-66 win over Iowa on Saturday.

The Illini took the lead in the final minutes on a Hill layup and fended off several Iowa chances late to win their second true road game of the season.

“We gave great effort,” Groce said. “It took every ounce of that effort to come out of here with a win. They showed great mental and physical toughness. That’s what I’m most proud of.”

Michael Finke, Jalen Coleman-Lands and Te’Jon Lucas each scored 12 points for the Illini (15-12, 5-9 Big Ten).

Lucas blocked Jordan Bohannon’s go-ahead layup attempt in the final two minutes to protect Illinois’ 62-61 lead, and then Coleman-Lands knocked down a corner 3-pointer with 1:32 left.

Peter Jok had 16 points and 10 rebounds to lead Iowa (14-13, 6-8).

The Hawkeyes have lost three straight.

Iowa had plenty of chances late. The Hawkeyes missed five of their six shots in the final 1:45 and had a nearly seven-minute stretch without a field goal earlier in the second half.

“It usually comes down to a mistake or two,” Iowa coach Fran McCaffery said.

“We did so many good things, and we did some things that obviously weren’t as good, and they capitalized on those.”

Tyler Cook had 14 points and Bohannon added 11 for Iowa.

Big Picture Illinois: The Illini seems to have turned around their road struggles.

Illinois dropped its first five true road games before wins over Iowa and Northwestern this month.

Groce said nothing has really changed — it’s more of a sign of his team staying the course.

Iowa: The inconsistencies continue for the young Hawkeyes.

Iowa’s last nine games have produced two three-game losing streaks and a threegame winning streak.

The Hawkeyes shot only 39 percent from the floor against Illinois.

Missouri State edges Drake DES MOINES (AP) — Alize Johnson scored 23 points and grabbed a career-high 21 rebounds to lead Missouri State over Drake 76-73 on Saturday night to snap a four-game losing streak.

It was Johnson’s 15th double-double of the season.

Dequon Miller added 16 points for Missouri State (16-13, 7-9 Missouri Valley). Graham Woodward

and Reed Timmer scored 15 points apiece to lead the Bulldogs (7-21, 5-11).

Miller made a pair of free throws to give the Bears a 73-72 lead with 29 seconds left.

Obediah Church blocked Billy Wampler’s layup and grabbed the rebound on Drake’s next possession.

Jarred Dixon’s free throws stretched the Bears’ lead to 75-72.

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Fowler fitting in perfectly with Cardinals JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Dexter Fowler breezes through the center of St. Louis’ clubhouse leaving a trail of handshakes and hellos in his wake before landing at his locker and chatting with a handful of players about the merits of a new album.

Fowler is the new guy with the Cardinals, but he’s already a clubhouse favorite despite spending last season helping the rival Chicago Cubs win the World Series.

“He’s got great people skills,” manager Mike Matheny said Sunday. “Something I really appreciated is that you see him kind of mingling with everybody, and I think that’s extremely important for our club ... (and) it hasn’t been anything that’s been suggested by us or forced, it’s just who he is.”

Ask the center fielder why he has been embraced so quickly by his new teammates

and his broad smile disappears for a second as he ponders the question.

“I don’t know,” he says finally. “I just tried to come in and be myself and the guys here they want to make a change from last year obviously because they didn’t have as good of a year as what they wanted. But to come in here and to see their willingness, that definitely helps.”

St. Louis right fielder Stephen Piscotty said there isn’t any big secret to why everyone is drawn to Fowler.

“He’s just a good guy,” he said. “It’s pretty simple and I think we have a lot of those types of people in this clubhouse so he fits in great.”

Fowler joined the Cardinals on a five-year, $82.5 million contract after hitting .276 with 13 homers and 48 RBIs

in his second season with the Cubs, helping the franchise to its first championship since 1908. He loved his time in Chicago, but felt this was the best decision for his future.

“I believe there’s chapters in your life and it’s a new chapter in my life,” he said. “Those will always be my boys over there just because we won a championship and everything together. But it’s a new chapter in my life and I’m trying to make new brothers and win another championship.”

It didn’t take Fowler long to make an impression on his new teammates. On the first day of full-squad workouts, he turned rap music on during the team’s daily stretch, adding a bit of fun to the monotonous task. He didn’t realize it would be noteworthy, but his teammates enjoyed it so much

that it became an example of how he’s not only fitting in with the Cardinals but changing the clubhouse vibe a bit.

“I think everybody wanted it, just nobody did it,” he said.

“You saw the smiles on everybody’s faces when we turned the music on. I think it was, I’m not going to say forbidden, but just nobody asked, I guess.”

The Cardinals are looking to bounce back after finishing 17 1/2 games behind the NL Central champion Cubs last year, ending a streak of five straight postseason appearances highlighted by a World Series title in 2011.

They were hurt by injuries to some key players, but Fowler saw something else from the other dugout when he faced them 19 times with the Cubs last season.

“I think they took things a little too seriously and it needs to — at the end of the

day it’s a game,” he said. “And I think they kind of got away from that.”

While the Cardinals are thrilled about the addition of Fowler, Cubs fans can’t be too happy that he defected to their biggest rival. The optimistic Fowler thinks Chicago fans will be good to him when he returns to Wrigley Field for the first time in June.

“They should be,” he said.

“I helped them do something we haven’t done in 108 years so I don’t think they can be mad.”

But he isn’t thinking a lot about his former team these days. He’s far too busy preparing to do whatever he can to help the Cardinals return to the World Series.

“Winning’s addictive, so I’m trying to win another one,” he said. “You get to pick the team that you think (will win) and I think this team has a chance to win it all.”

Troy Hyde/Daily News Prairie City-Monroe senior Xavier Miller, left, culminated his prep wrestling career with a runner-up finish at the 2017 Iowa High School State Wrestling Championships at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. Miller finished with a 156 career victories.

Miller Continued from Page 8B with a reversal and the end result was a 6-1 triumph. Ryan went on to finish eighth.

In the semifinals, Miller led Stines 4-1 after one period thanks to a pair of takedowns.

Stines’ only points came on escapes.

Miller added a takedown

in the second. Stines placed fourth later in the weekend.

Miller’s ascension to the runner-up spot on the podium came on the heels of his first tournament appearance in 2016.

That tournament ended with one win and two losses.

He missed out on the tournament completely his first two years of high school.

“I’ve wrestled year round

since eighth grade,” Miller said.

“This year, I worked on my mind and the mental side of the sport. I wrestled smarter during the season and did some one-on-one training with Coach (Matt) Teeter in the summer and just asked him straight up what I needed to do to get better. That paid off. It made a huge difference.”

Waddell and Miller will go

out together. Waddell, who announced a few weeks before sectionals that this season will be his last as head PCM coach, said Miller is one the program will definitely miss, and he hopes the young guys in the room learn a few things from the 2017 145-pound runner-up.

“Me and Xavier going out together is a big deal to me,” Waddell said.

“He was in eighth grade when I started so he was my first four-year all the way through high school kid. We are going to miss him. We have a lot of studs in that room, but I hope those younger guys get the wrestling work ethic from Xavier.”

Contact Troy Hyde at 641-792-3121 ext. 6536 or thyde@newtondailynews.com

Roland

Trausch

Continued from Page 8B

Continued from Page 8B

a place and guaranteed to be higher than I was last year. I went for it and it worked out.”

In the win against Nelson, Roland jumped out to a 2-0 lead and led 4-1 at the time of the pin. Nelson defeated Roland earlier this season.

“He was extremely upset after the second loss to Bartow,” Waddell said.

“I didn’t know how he was going to come out after that loss. He was either going to do what he did or he was to come out and lay down. I never known Lucas to lay down, but I thought he could. That consolation semifinal loss took a lot out of him. He had it won.

It’s so hard to come back after that, but he got after it and got it done.”

A year after finishing seventh at 138, Roland takes home a fifth-place medal at 160 pounds.

Roland’s two-year career record is 79-8.

“It’s crazy. I have been through so much. I changed schools just for this. This has been my goal since I was a little kid,” Roland said.

“I am doing this again. This is an unbelievable feeling. I am going to be higher on the stand.”

Roland has learned a lot in his first two years as a state place winner.

That ultimate goal of win-

tle extra time and keep doing what I am doing.”

He fell behind 4-0 to Roller before getting pinned following a cradle.

“It was 0-0 after one,” PCM coach Cory Waddell said. “We took down and tried to get out and he got a quick two count.

He put us in a cradle and then got pinned.”

Trausch has two state tournament appearances under his belt. The performances got better in year two than they were in 2016. With 82 career wins, Trausch hopes to come back better than ever next season.

“It will make me work much harder. I hate this feeling right now,” Trausch said.

Waddell put Trausch’s season in perspective.

While the goal at the state tourney was not reached, Trausch still won conference, sectional and district titles.

“He’s extremely disappointed, but he had a great season,” Waddell said. “He only lost seven times. That’s a great year for a sophomore wrestling at 170.”

Contact Troy Hyde at 641-792-3121 ext. 6536 or thyde@newtondailynews.com

Contact Troy Hyde at 641-792-3121 ext. 6536 or thyde@newtondailynews.com

Troy Hyde/Daily News One year after placing seventh at 138 pounds, Prairie City-Monroe sophomore Lucas Roland climbed a little higher up the podium this season with a fifth-place finish at 160 pounds.

ning a state title still exists.

“I am going out with a win.

It’s not what my original goal was, but it’s an improvement from last year. I still have a lot work to do,” Roland said.

“This tournament showed me how much harder I need to work in the offseason. It also showed me that I can wrestle with the best guys. I am right there. I just have put in that lit-

IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HELEN LOUISE RATLIFF, Deceased CASE NO. ESPR037002 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Helen Louise Ratliff, Deceased, who died on or about December 3, 2016: You are hereby notified that on February 6, 2017, the last will and testament of Helen Louise Ratliff, deceased, bearing date of August 6, 2003,* was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Steven W. Ratliff & Pamela J. Ratliff was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated February 3, 2017.

Date of second publication: 20th day of February, 2017 Steven W. Ratliff & Pamela J. Ratliff Executor of the Estate P.O. Box 25, Baxter, IA 50028 2004 S 3rd Ave E, Newton, IA 50208 Address Kathryn E. Walker, Attorney for the Executor ICIS PIN No: AT0008220 Walker, Billingsley & Bair, 208 N 2nd Ave W, Newton, IA 50208 Address Probate Code Section 304 *Designated Codicil(s) if any, with date(s) February 13 & 20 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S LEVY AND SALE Jasper County Sheriff Office 2300 Law Center Drive Newton, IA 50208 641-792-5912 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR JASPER COUNTY STATE OF IOWA JASPER COUNTY SS CIVIL NO. (SALE NO.) 17-000073 CASE # EQCV120184 SPECIAL EXECUTION PLAINTIFF: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, vs DEFENDANT: JOSHUA S.W. STOLTENBURG AKA JOSHUA STOLTENBURG,; IN REM As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court to the Sheriff of this county. The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s) Real Estate Property to satisfy the judgment. The property to be sold is: LOT ONE HUNDRED EIGHTEEN OF DENNISTON FARMS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF NEWTON, JASPER COUNTY, IOWA, AS APPEARS IN PLAT BOOK “E”, AT PAGE 19 IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. Property Address 602 E 15 ST S, NEWTON, IOWA The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Sale Date 03/28/2017 Sale Time 10:00 AM Place of Sale JASPER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 2300 LAW CENTER DRIVE, NEWTON, IA This sale not subject to redemption.

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Judgment Amount $94,342.06 Costs $1,910.00 Accrued Costs PLUS Interest $1,499.43 Sheriff's Fees Pending Attorney BENJAMIN W. HOPKINS 1350 NW 138TH ST. STE#100 CLIVE, IA 50325 (515)222-9400 Date 01/12/2017 JOHN R. HALFERTY JASPER COUNTY SHERIFF February 13 & 20 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 06, 2017, 6:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS The City Council of Newton, Iowa met in regular session at 6:00 P.M. on the above date (the January 16th meeting was canceled due to weather) in the Council Chambers at 101 West 4th Street South. Mayor Hansen presided.

Present Council Members: Chapé, George, Trotter, Mullan, Kulis Absent:, Biondi Mayor Hansen asked everyone present to join in saying the Pledge of Allegiance.

During citizen participation Linda Dalton, 1303 E 8th St N., spoke for Project Awakes concern over

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S LEVY AND SALE Jasper County Sheriff Office 2300 Law Center Drive Newton, IA 50208 641-792-5912 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR JASPER COUNTY STATE OF IOWA JASPER COUNTY SS CIVIL NO. (SALE NO.) 16-002370 CASE # EQCV119908 SPECIAL EXECUTION PLAINTIFF: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., vs DEFENDANT: NOAH L. AMERSON; TRACI L. AMERSON; IN REM As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court to the Sheriff of this county. The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s) Real Estate Property to satisfy the judgment. The property to be sold is: LOT 13 OF BLOCK “A” OF JOY'S SUBDIVISION IN NEWTON, IOWA, AS THE SAME APPEARS IN THE PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK B PAGE 543 IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF JASPER COUNTY, IOWA Property Address 222 W 9TH ST S , NEWTON, IOWA The described property will be of-

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S LEVY AND SALE Jasper County Sheriff Office 2300 Law Center Drive Newton, IA 50208 641-792-5912 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR JASPER COUNTY STATE OF IOWA JASPER COUNTY SS CIVIL NO. (SALE NO.) 17-000069 CASE # EQCV119448 SPECIAL EXECUTION PLAINTIFF: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION vs DEFENDANT: SIMON ALLISON; SPOUSE OF SIMON ALLISON, IF ANY; IN REM As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court to the Sheriff of this county. The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s) Real Estate Property to satisfy the judgment. The property to be sold is: LOT TWO, BLOCK TWO, EAST HIGHLANDS ADDITION IN THE CITY OF NEWTON, JASPER COUNTY, IOWA Property Address 1021 N 4TH AVE E, NEWTON, IOWA The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Sale Date 03/28/2017 Sale Time 10:00 AM Place of Sale JASPER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 2300 LAW CENTER DRIVE, NEWTON, IA This sale not subject to redemption.

Property exemption: Certain money or property may be exempt. Contact your attorney promptly to review specific provisions of the law and file appropriate notice, if applicable.

Judgment Amount $59,967.97 Costs $0.00 Accrued Costs PLUS Interest $5,221.02 Sheriff's Fees Pending Attorney EMILY BARTEKOSKE 1401 50TH ST-SUITE 100 WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 (515)223-7325 Date 01/12/2017 JOHN R. HALFERTY JASPER COUNTY SHERIFF January 13 and 20 THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WENDELL WENDT, DECEASED CASE NO. ESPR037006 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Wendell Wendt, Deceased, who died on or about February 3, 2017: You are hereby notified that on February 13, 2017, the Last Will and Testament of Wendell Wendt, deceased, bearing date of October 31, 2016, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Hollis J. Linschoten and Randal B. Caldwell were appointed coexecutors of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated February 16, 2017.

Hollis J. Linschoten and Randal B. Caldwell, Co-Executors of Estate 2555 W. 4th Ave., Apt. 203 Vancouver, B.C., Canada V6K 1P5 211 1st Ave. W. Newton, IA 50208 Gilbert R. Caldwell III, ICIS PIN No: AT0001376 Attorney for Co-Executors Caldwell, Brierly, Chalupa & Nuzum, PLLC 211 1st Ave. W., Newton, IA 50208 Date of second publication February 27, 2017 February 20 & 27

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NOTICE AND CALL OF PUBLIC MEETING SPECIAL SESSION GOVERNMENTAL BODY: THE CITY COUNCIL OF BAXTER, IOWA DATE OF MEETING: FEBRUARY 22, 2017 TIME OF MEETING: 6:00 P.M. PLACE OF MEETING: BAXTER CITY HALL PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the above mentioned governmental body will meet at the date, time, and place above set out. The tentative agenda for said meeting is as follows: Call to Order Approval of Agenda Approval of MSA Contract for Design of West Avenue with Financing Through SRF Planning & Design Loan Work Session for Fiscal Year 2017/18 City Budget Adjournment This notice is hereby given at the direction of the Mayor pursuant to Chapter 21.4, Code of Iowa, and the local rules of said governmental body.

Peg Kimberley, City Clerk February 20

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 06, 2017, 6:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS The City Council of Newton, Iowa met in regular session at 6:00 P.M. on the above date (the January 16th meeting was canceled due to weather) in the Council Chambers at 101 West 4th Street South. Mayor Hansen presided.

Present Council Members: Chapé, George, Trotter, Mullan, Kulis Absent:, Biondi Mayor Hansen asked everyone present to join in saying the Pledge of Allegiance.

During citizen participation Linda Dalton, 1303 E 8th St N., spoke for Project Awakes concern over moving the City Park office to Public Works. Elaine Mattingly, PO Box 951, spoke on behalf of the Bowlful of Blues and their commitment to bringing entertainment and talent to Newton. They are requesting $21,078 as a onetime request to help leverage marketing to the next level.

Mayor Hansen indicated that item #7, a resolution accepting completion of WPC Plant modifications, will be pulled.

Moved by Chapé, seconded by Mullan to approve consent agenda items 3-6 and 8-11.

3. January 17, 2017 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes 4. January 20, 2017 Special City Council Meeting Minutes 5. January 30, 2017 Budget Workshop Meeting Minutes 6. Approve Liquor License Renewal, Class C Liquor and Sunday Sales for Newton Post No. 111, Dba: American Legion, 1101 W 4th St S; Class B Wine, Class C Beer and Sunday Sales for Dolgencorp, LLC, Dba: Dollar General Store #3032, 2617 1st Ave E. 8. Resolution accepting completion of work to clean an anaerobic digester at the wastewater treatment facility.

Resolution 2017-010 adopted.

9. Resolution approving a Telecommunications Licensing Agreement with Aureon Network Services. Resolution 2017-011 adopted.

10. Resolution approving Telecommunications Licensing Agreement with Windstream Iowa Communications, LLC. Resolution 2017-012 adopted.

11. Approval of Bills AYES: Five.

NAYS: None.

Consent agenda items approved.

Moved by Trotter, seconded by Kulis, to approve the second Consideration of an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Newton, Iowa, 2016, Title VII, Chapter 70, Section 70.15, “Traffic and Parking Schedules Adopted by Code Reference” by adding stops signs at various locations. AYES: Five NAYS: None. Second consideration of the ordinance passed.

Moved by Kulis, seconded by George to approve a Resolution authorizing hiring HBK Engineering to develop a master plan for Sunset Park. AYES: Five, NAYS: None. Resolution 2017-013 adopted.

Moved by Chapé, seconded by George to approve a Resolution awarding contract for the 2017 Maytag Pool Heater Replacement Project.

AYES: Five, NAYS: None. Resolution 2017-014 adopted.

Moved by Trotter, seconded by Mullan to approve a Resolution authorizing the purchase of a backhoe loader for the Public Works Department. Keith Laube, Public Works Director, indicated that the funds be utilized from road use tax which comes from the 31cent gas tax. These funds can only be used for fleet maintenance or street related projects. AYES: Five, NAYS: None.

Resolution 2017-015 adopted.

Moved by Mullan, seconded by Chapé to approve a Resolution for the Adjustment of Rates Charged for Ambulance Service.

AYES: Five, NAYS: None.

Resolution 2017-016 adopted.

Moved by Kulis, seconded by Chapé to approve a Resolution approving the granting of Downtown Micro Grant Funds for 106-108 North 2nd Avenue East.

AYES: Five, NAYS: None.

Resolution 2017-017 adopted.

Moved by Trotter, seconded by George to approve a Resolution approving the granting of Downtown Micro Grant Funds in the Sign Program Area to the Kayla Juni, Kayla's Dance Company, for 128 ½ N 2nd Avenue E, Newton. AYES: Five, NAYS: None. Resolution 2017018 adopted.

Moved by George, seconded by Kulis to approve a Resolution approving the granting of Downtown Micro Grant Funds for 112 North 2nd Avenue West in Newton.

AYES: Five, NAYS: None.

Resolution 2017-019 adopted.

Moved by Chapé, seconded by Mullan to approve a Resolution of approving the granting Executive Rental Grant Funds to Dusty Clements for 209-211 North 2nd Avenue West. AYES: Five, NAYS: None. Resolution 2017-020 adopted.

Moved by Trotter, seconded by Kulis to approve a Resolution Setting a Public Hearing Date to Approve the 2017-18 Operating Budget for the City of Newton.

Bryan Friedman, Director of Finance and Development, indicated that the Public Hearing would be set for February 27th during a Special City Council Meeting in order to approve the budget. There was Council consensus to update the budget to include the bonding proposals.

AYES: Five, NAYS: None.

Resolution 2017-021 adopted.

There was no new business.

There was no old business.

Moved by George, seconded by Mullan, to adjourn the meeting at 6:52 P.M. Motion unanimously carried by voice vote.

Michael L. Hansen, Mayor Katrina Davis, CMC City Clerk February 20

16-002370 CASE # EQCV119908 SPECIAL EXECUTION PLAINTIFF: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., vs DEFENDANT: NOAH L. AMERSON; TRACI L. AMERSON; IN REM As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court to the Sheriff of this county. The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s) Real Estate Property to satisfy the judgment. The property to be sold is: LOT 13 OF BLOCK “A” OF JOY'S SUBDIVISION IN NEWTON, IOWA, AS THE SAME APPEARS IN THE PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK B PAGE 543 IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF JASPER COUNTY, IOWA Property Address 222 W 9TH ST S , NEWTON, IOWA The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Sale Date 03/28/2017 Sale Time 10:00 AM Place of Sale JASPER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 2300 LAW CENTER DRIVE, NEWTON, IA This sale not subject to redemption.

Property exemption: Certain money or property may be exempt. Contact your attorney promptly to review specific provisions of the law and file appropriate notice, if applicable.

Judgment Amount $96,875.46 Costs $3,300.00 Accrued Costs PLUS Interest $2,888.80 Sheriff's Fees Pending Attorney DAVID M. ERICKSON 215 10TH ST, STE 1300 DES MOINES, IA 50309 (515)288-2500 Date 01/12/2017 JOHN R. HALFERTY JASPER COUNTY SHERIFF February 13 and 20

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BUDGET ESTIMATE

Form 631.1

FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2017 - ENDING JUNE 30, 2018

Lambs Grove

City of

, Iowa

The City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed Budget at on

3/2/17

at

Thomas Jefferson Elementary

7:00 p.m.

The Budget Estimate Summary of proposed receipts and expenditures is shown below.

Copies of the the detailed proposed Budget may be obtained or viewed at the offices of the Mayor, City Clerk, and at the Library.

The estimated Total tax levy rate per $1000 valuation on regular property . .

11.90037 The estimated tax levy rate per $1000 valuation on Agricultural land is . . . .

0 At the public hearing, any resident or taxpayer may present objections to, or arguments in favor of, any part of the proposed budget.

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Christina Machin

phone number

City Clerk/Finance Officer's NAME

Budget FY 2018 (a) Revenues & Other Financing Sources Taxes Levied on Property Less: Uncollected Property Taxes-Levy Year Net Current Property Taxes

Re-est. FY 2017 (b)

Actual FY 2016 (c)

1 2 3

70,077 0 70,077

69,694 0 69,694

70,477 0 70,477

Delinquent Property Taxes TIF Revenues Other City Taxes Licenses & Permits Use of Money and Property Intergovernmental Charges for Services Special Assessments Miscellaneous Other Financing Sources Transfers In Total Revenues and Other Sources

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

0 0 13,937 0 500 20,000 31,350 0 0 0 3,076 138,940

0 0 13,966 0 500 20,000 31,350 0 0 17,200 3,037 155,747

0 0 14,227 0 431 18,864 32,418 0 1,089 0 3,086 140,592

Expenditures & Other Financing Uses Public Safety Public Works Health and Social Services Culture and Recreation Community and Economic Development General Government Debt Service Capital Projects Total Government Activities Expenditures Business Type / Enterprises Total ALL Expenditures

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

28,758 32,700 0 4,000 300 19,000 16,440 0 101,198 18,280 119,478

28,030 39,840 0 4,200 300 14,200 16,680 17,200 120,450 58,234 178,684

27,689 20,728 0 3,307 0 16,286 16,920 0 84,930 11,234 96,164

Transfers Out Total Expenditures/Transfers Out

27 28

3,076 122,554

3,037 181,721

3,086 99,250

Excess Revenues & Other Sources Over (Under) Expenditures/Transfers Out

29

16,386

-25,974

41,342

Beginning Fund Balance July 1

30

287,956

313,930

272,588

Ending Fund Balance June 30

31

304,342

287,956

313,930

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Overwhelmed? The Sagittarius moon suggests that the cure is to add a big responsibility to the mix. Seem counterintuitive? It actually makes perfect sense. We become overwhelmed when minor responsibilities vie for our attention. Add something more important and things prioritize themselves, with the low priorities falling away.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Feb. 20). Your excitement builds through the next 10 weeks as you realize that you can absolutely be the person you want to be. The guides begin to show up at the end of March.

You’ll need to invest when May comes around and again

in August. Seemingly unrelated areas of life will support one another. Capricorn and Leo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 7, 22, 48 and 33.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’ll be reminded that everything in life is a trade-off.

Nothing comes from nothing.

Each result has origins. Assuming that you won’t be able to have it all, what will you trade for the result you want?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20).

Healthy habits help you find balance so you can do your best and be your best. But when you’re trying to establish those habits, improvement may

feel very far away. A Pisces will help you have faith.

toward the goal (and then keep that commitment).

GEMINI (May 21-June 21).

Today life is a maintenance project. To invite future good fortune, get the oil change, buy a new air filter for the home or give some flowers to your beloved.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).

Today’s happening is something akin to going to a party and after a long while finally stumbling upon the most interesting person in the room, the unassuming one standing in the corner for most of the time.

CANCER (June 22-July 22).

You will be entranced by someone’s quirks today. Like Elizabeth Bennet in Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice,” you’ll find that “intricate characters are the most amusing.”

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). It’s the recurring theme of the week: Patience is power. You want it now, but it’s going to happen later -- and only if you commit to doing something each day

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).

Living life in the moment can lead to being joyous. However, you’ll often find this much easier when the moment is something you projected, planned and endeavored to make happen.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).

The thing you forgot about will soon catch up with you. Therefore, don’t worry about racking your brain to remember

everything you’re supposed to do. When it’s really important, it will show itself.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Move forward. Go with enthusiasm. If it feels fake, keep acting it out until you can wear it more comfortably.

Today the excellent attitude is required. If you don’t bring it, you might as well stay home.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Friction polishes the gem.

Even so, you’ve had enough friction lately. You’re ready to step back from it for a moment; you’re ready to temper these character-building trials with a little perspective and self-care.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). In order to be totally effective, you need more facts

and you need more truth. In other words, don’t let lies and misinformation keep you from achieving all the success you desire.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).

It’s too easy to pass the blame, and also it takes too long. It doesn’t matter that it’s not your fault. Soon after you take charge and fix it, miraculous good luck will befall you.

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Miller reaches title match, falls to No. 1 Leisure

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News DES MOINES — Prairie City-Monroe’s Xavier Miller made his goal very clear before the start of the Iowa High School State Wrestling Championships.

He had to win the Class 2A 145-pound title for his final high school tournament to be a success.

After Miller, who is ranked third, lost his final match to top-ranked Ryan Leisure of Clear Lake, the Mustang senior stuck with his original script at Wells Fargo Arena.

“I don’t think anyone can go out there and lose and not feel bad about it,” Miller said. “I am not satisfied with second. I didn’t come here to lose, but there’s nothing I can do about it now.”

After an overtime win in the first round, Miller (48-3) breezed through his next two matches Friday. He dominated Mount Vernon’s Paul Ryan, 6-1, in the quarterfinals and then advanced Saturday’s championship match with a 6-3 victory over Cherokee’s Matt Stines.

In the championship match against Leisure, Miller fell behind early and never recovered. Leisure finished off his third straight title with a takedown in the first period, an escape in the second and another takedown in the third.

“Xavier could not perform

Troy Hyde/Daily News Prairie City-Monroe senior Xavier Miller tangles with top-ranked and undefeated Ryan Leisure of Clear Lake during the championship match at Class 2A 145 pounds on Saturday night at Wells Fargo in Des Moines. Miller lost the match 5-0.

any better, he didn’t do anything wrong and there were no mistakes made,” PCM coach Cory Waddell said. “He did not underperform. He just lost to a three-time state champion.

“He didn’t get star struck, he wasn’t nervous. Those are all things to be proud of. He went out there and wrestled and lost to a three-time champ and a four-time finalist.”

Leisure came in as the

heavy favorite and the Iowa State recruit lived up to those expectations, but Miller made sure he stayed on the mat for all six minutes.

Miller ended his high school career with a school-record 156 wins. He’ll go down as one of the best wrestlers in school history. That didn’t help take away the sting of Saturday’s loss.

“Right now, it doesn’t feel good. I just lost, and I hate

losing,” Miller said. “I think I wrestled with him. There are things I could have done better, but there’s not much I can do about it now.”

Leisure took down Miller in the first period and rode him out for a 2-0 lead. In the second, Leisure (39-0) scored an escape to make it 3-0. The final two points were scored on a takedown in the third.

Miller got in on a shot, but Leisure is tough to score on.

And his strength is on top.

“He’s solid. You just can’t score on him,” Waddell said.

Miller followed up his overtime win over No. 7 Tate Battani of Ballard on Thursday with two wins Friday.

Against Ryan, Miller scored a takedown and rode him out in the first and second periods to lead 4-0 after two. In the final period, Miller went up 6-0 MILLER | 4B

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By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News

Troy Hyde/Daily News Prairie City-Monroe sophomore Lucas Roland, right, scores two points on a takedown against Washington’s Tristin Westphal-Edwards at the Iowa High School State Wrestling Championships. Roland won the match, 3-1, and went on to place fifth at 160 pounds.

DES MOINES — Prairie City-Monroe sophomore Jarron Trausch couldn’t have wrestled any better in his opening-round win Thursday at the Iowa High School State Wrestling Championships at Wells Fargo Arena.

Unfortunately, wrestling can be a cruel sport sometimes.

As good as Trausch looked in his first match of the state tournament, the sophomore couldn’t withstand his momentum Friday and was eliminated after back-toback losses.

Trausch was defeated, 6-5, by No. 10 Noah Glaser of New Hampton and then was pinned by Atlantic’s Drake Roller in a consolation match.

“I just don’t think I wrestled the way that I know how,” said Trausch, who completed

his season at 44-7. “It might have been nerves. I am not sure. I just didn’t do what I normally can do.”

Trausch dominated Solon’s Mike Hoyle in an opening-round match Thursday.

That win was a step farther than last year when he went 0-2 at the state tournament.

“I had fun after I won that first match,” said Trausch of his experience. “Once I lost, it suddenly wasn’t fun anymore.”

Against Glaser, Trausch fell down 2-0 early and an escape trimmed the deficit to 2-1 after the first period.

Glaser got another takedown to go up 4-1. Back-to-back escapes by Trausch cut his margin to 4-3, but Glaser went back up three with another takedown.

Trausch got two nearfall points in the closing seconds but it wasn’t enough.

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Roland earns second consecutive medal, finishes fifth at 160 pounds

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News DES MOINES — With his championship goal already out the window on Day 1, Prairie City-Monroe sophomore Lucas Roland had no choice but to rally and climb a little bit higher up the podium.

Wrestling with torn ligaments in both thumbs, Roland did just that on Friday and Saturday at the Iowa High School State Wrestling Championships at Wells Fargo Arena.

Roland (36-4) took to the mats with one last goal in mind. He wanted to get back to the third-place match.

Unfortunately, Roland came up one short of that mark, losing twice in the tournament to Dubuque Wahlert’s Kolton Bartow. He had leads in both matches against Bartow, but the seventh-ranked grappler rallied both times.

Roland earned a rematch with Bartow after he took care of business of Friday. He opened the day with a 14-9-0 win over No. 10 Matt Dahl of MOC-Floyd Valley.

After that, Roland scored first in a 3-1 win over Washington’s Tristin Westphal-Edwards, who came into the tournament ranked sixth.

In the rematch against Bartow, Roland led 5-0 after two periods but couldn’t hold momentum for the second straight match.

Roland fell behind Dahl 6-0 in the first period before rallying. The match turned in the second period when Roland took over. A takedown trimmed Roland’s deficit to 6-3 and then he tied it with near fall late in the second.

Westphal-Edwards went to finish seventh.

In the third, Roland was untouchable until the closing seconds. He pushed his lead to 14-6 with a takedown and

two nearfall situations.

“It was gut check time for Lucas,” PCM coach Cory Waddell said. “He lost in the first round last year, too, and came back to get a medal. He’s hurting, but he’s a gamer. He gives you six minutes every time.”

Roland added, “I grit my teeth and decided I wasn’t going to be done yet.”

The two wins Friday pushed Roland into a guaranteed spot on the medal stand. The only question left was where exactly would he be.

The winner of the Roland-Bartow match advanced to the fifth-place match. Unfortunately for Roland, he came up short, sending him to the fifth place match. Bartow ended up finishing third.

“I didn’t really have anything to lose,” Roland said after the win over Solon’s Trevor Nelson. “I was guaranteed ROLAND | 4B

Troy Hyde/Daily News Prairie City-Monroe sophomore Jarron Trausch, front, went 0-2 Friday at the Iowa High School State Wrestling Championships at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. Trausch finished his sophomore season 44-7.