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Trial date set for child endangerment, sex abuse case

By Kayla Langmaid Newton Daily News A Newton man charged with second-degree sexual abuse and child endangerment nearly two years ago will appear in court this month for a jury trial.

Christopher L. Riggs, 26, was arrested June 16, 2015 after being accused of punching a 2-year-old child in the genitals, hitting a 4-year-old child in the mouth as well as sexual abusing a 11-yearold child.

Riggs will appear for a jury trial at 9 a.m. March 15.

According to police reports, the child’s mother said Riggs punched the 2-year-old in the genitals, causing a bruise. When officers spoke to the 11-year-old

victim, she said t h a t R i g g s hit the 4-yearold in the mouth, causing a swollen, Riggs split lip and loose tooth.

When asked by officers if he had ever done anything to her, the victim said that three to four weeks ago before his arrest that he sexually assaulted her. Riggs allegedly told the victim that she could not tell anyone and he said, “I could go to jail for a long time.”

Contact Kayla Langmaid at 641-792-3121 ext. 6513 or klangmaid@newtondailynews.com

Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News Dave Lorenzen, of the Iowa Department of Transportation and Scott Marler, director of the Traffic Management Center talk to the Jasper County Board of Supervisors about a proposal to build the Iowa Traffic Incident Management Training Center south of the sheriff’s office on the 36 acres that previously housed the county care facility.

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The prospect of the Iowa Traffic Incident Management Training Center coming to Jasper County was discussed in detail during the Tuesday Jasper County Board of Supervisors meeting.

Dave Lorenzen, of the Iowa Department of Transportation and Scott Marler, Director of the Traffic Management Center were

on hand to lay out the details of the project and why it is a sought after investment for the state of Iowa.

The proposal is to construct a training facility that allows responders including law enforcement, fire and rescue, emergency medical services, towing facilitators and any other entity that may be a part of a traffic incident to train in on real life scenarios in a safe setting. The ground selected is

located south of the Jasper County Sheriff ’s Office on the 36 acres that previously housed the county care facility.

“It is a concept that allows all of the different disciplines that may be on some type of scene or an incident, a crash, hazardous materials spill, a road closure, any type of incident that effects the highway system in Iowa, this would be a

The Jasper County recorder and auditor are hosting an open house for “Historical Records at Your Fingertips” from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday at the Jasper County Courthouse in the meeting room of the courthouse basement.

Jasper County Recorder Denise Allan and Jasper County Auditor Dennis Parrott will be hosting the event to introduce the public to a new web-based Cott Systems Online Index Books System.

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By Justin Jagler Newton Daily News Six Newton teachers who received Excellence in Education Awards from the Newton Community Education Foundation were recognized at Monday night’s school board meeting. The teachers were nominated by students and parents for having an extraordinary impact in the district.

Susan Sheeks, fourth grade teacher at Aurora Heights

Elementary; Melissa Sommars, second grade teacher at Thomas Jefferson Elementary; Jo Ellen Linn, special education teacher at Berg Middle School; Pat Riley, math teacher and golf coach at Newton High School; Ryan Comer, social studies teacher at West Academy; and Ann Nelson, librarian and media center teacher at Newton High School were honored for excellence.

Newton principals spoke

about the contributions of each teacher and what makes them special. Speaking for NHS, Principal Bill Peters said Riley has done many great things with kids outside of the classroom, including coaching golf and baseball. Riley also does great work inside the classroom, Peters said.

“His absolute strength is working with kids, helping them understand and feel comfortable with mathematics,” Peters said. “That is not

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even begin to encompass what Ann does,” Peters said.

“We have one of the best book clubs in the state of Iowa, and that continues to grow. She has more and more kids interested in that. She is irreplaceable. I love working with her, and I know everybody on our staff does as well.”

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always easy, especially with someone who might struggle with math. Pat breaks it down really well, and he’s very comfortable and at ease with the kids.”

Peters had glowing things to say about Nelson, too. Nelson received the Above and Beyond award from NCEF. She works close with the principal to direct the curriculum and set the vision of the school, Peters said.

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Lutheran churches plan for catechism theme for Lent “Freed and Renewed in Christ” is the ELCA’s (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) theme for the 500th Anniversary celebration of the Lutheran Reformation. Members of the ELCA are focusing in 2017 on the witness Christian Lutherans offer the world through their understanding of God’s relationship with them.

Throughout this anniversary year there are opportunities for Christian Lutherans to claim their heritage and renew their zeal for faithful worship and service.

During Lent 2017 St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, Sully, and Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Newton, will capture aspects of Lutheran teaching offered through “Luther’s Small Catechism.”

First published in 1529, Luther’s Small Catechism remains a primary summary of Biblical faith, which shapes Christian Lutherans.

Beginning Sunday and continuing each week during the 40 days of Lent one of the five chief parts of the “Catechism” will be emphasized through both Sunday morning and midweek sermons: The Ten Commandments, The Creed, The Lord’s Prayer, Holy Baptism and the Lord’s Supper.

Martin Luther, in his Preface to the “Large Catechism,” said, “I must still read and study the catechism daily, yet I cannot master it as I wish, but must remain a child and a pupil of the catechism, and I do it gladly.

Lent begins with Ash Wednesday. The 5:30 p.m. service at Holy Trinity includes the imposition of ashes, a reminder that “We are dust, and to dust we shall return.”

A soup supper will follow the service. No midweek services are planned at St. Andrew’s, but members of the congregation will worship at Holy Trinity during the weeks leading up to Holy Week. Members from both churches will share in the soup supper responsibilities. The shared Maundy Thursday service will be hosted by St. Andrew’s, and Holy Trinity will offer a Good Friday service. Both congregations will worship at their regular times on Easter, April 16: St. Andrew’s at 9 a.m., and Holy Trinity at 10:30 a.m.

Lenten offerings, as well as the March Monthly Mission offerings, have been designated for ELCA World Hunger.

Historically Lent is a season through which Christians are encouraged to think deeply about Jesus’ sacrifice and God’s graceful claim on our lives as believers.

Lent is a time to journey with Jesus to his death and resurrection. Spending time with the basics of their Christian faith and life communicated through classic catechetical teaching is a good way for Christians to be “Freed and Renewed in Christ.”

Kayla Langmaid/Daily News Pastor John Moore has served as pastor of Our Savior Lutheran Church for 15 years. Moore and his family will be moving to Houston. Our Savior Lutheran Church will have a farewell service at 9 a.m. Sunday.

Our Savior Lutheran pastor to hold farewell service Moore celebrates 15 years in Newton

By Kayla Langmaid Newton Daily News Our Savior Lutheran Church will hold a farewell service Sunday for its longtime pastor, John Moore, who has served at the church for 15 years.

The community of Newton is invited to join the people of the church in giving thanks to Moore and his ministry at 9 a.m. as they say farewell to his wife, Karen, and daughter, Kailey, as they will be moving to Houston, Texas. Ian Moore, their son, will return from mission work in Houston to lead the people in worship Sunday.

Moore will be resigning from his paid position to become a volunteer missionary to the community of Houston. The Moores will join Oikos, a missional community that seeks to follow the ways of Jesus in finding, loving and serving broken and hurting people.

Oikos comes from the Greek word that means house, household or family. The Moores will join the Oikos family as they open up their home to those God puts in their lives to love and serve as family.

Moore said one particular memory stood out to him during his time

at Our Savior Lutheran Church.

“One day a few years ago, a fellow called the church asking me if we would welcome an boisterous, outspoken atheist in our church. I told him I would hope so, that I was certainly eager to meet him and welcome him — he told me he didn’t believe in God, but he thought that religion would be good for his wife.

That day I visited he and his wife in their apartment,” Moore said. “The next Sunday they both attended church together. Very soon I was spending time with him answering questions and telling him about Jesus. By the end of the summer, he wanted to be baptized.”

What made this particularly meaningful Moore said was the church decided to baptize Curtis in the prayer garden, using the water flowing from the rock, to bring him into God’s Kingdom, and uniting him with The Rock, Jesus Christ, Moore said.

“What made this even more meaningful is Curtis ending up dying only a few months later, but gained his eternal life in that prayer garden that August evening,” Moore said.

Moore said he has written a farewell in a newsletter that was sent out to the congregation.

“I want to thank you for the privilege of serving you as your pastor for the past 15 years. It’s hard to believe that this chapter in our lives is drawing to a close — it’s hard to believe that the house we lived in on East 17th Street North is the one home that I have lived in the longest of my life,” Moore said. “Half of my pastoral ministry has taken place here in Newton — our children grew up and matured as children of OSL.” “Where I have failed you as a pastor, as a brother in Christ, as a neighbor and resident of Newton, I ask for your forgiveness. I cherish the grace and forgiveness of our Lord Jesus, who covers all of our sins, and redeems all our failures and brokenness — as the day of my departure from Our Savior, my love for you, God’s beloved children, has increased,” Moore said.

“I am also excited to see the plans God has for Our Savior unfold. You are in good hands,” Moore said. “Pastor Joel Picard, your vacancy pastor, and Pastor David Brandt, your visitation and preaching pastor, are two of the best followers of Jesus I know.”

Contact Kayla Langmaid at 641-792-3121 ext. 6513 or klangmaid@newtondailynews.com

Egypt’s Christians flee terror in north Sinai security void packed up a few belongings and brought his family to the Suez Canal city of Ismailia, joining hundreds of Christians fleeing a spate of sectarian killings last week.

“My cousin went to open the door after he heard knocking,” Fawzy said, speaking from a youth hostel where authorities were putting up

dozens of families who fled the town. “Masked extremists, terrorists with a pistol, took him inside and shot him in the head,” then dragged his screaming mother out to the street halfdressed and killed her husband. The woman, still in shock after the Tuesday night slayings, sat nearby.

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The group’s local affiliate recently vowed to step up a wave of attacks on the embattled Christian minority, pointing to a shift in tactics toward targeting Christians and their holy sites, which are less protected than the military and police installations that are their usual targets.

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“They’re thirsty for the blood of any Christian,” said Wafaa Fawzy, the sister-in-law of Saad Hana, the man who was killed along with his son. “They were pretty clear when they said they won’t leave any Christian in peace. They want an Islamic state.”

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Local & State News Teachers Continued from Page 1A about Comer. Comer cares about kids, Peters said.

“If there’s a change or something new coming down the pipe, he’s on it,” Peters said.

“He’s open-minded, willing and he helps out in a lot of different places in the school district.”

Superintendent Bob Callaghan spoke about Linn’s contributions at Berg. Linn stepped up to help out when another teacher was dealing with personal illness, Callaghan said. She took over the teacher’s caseload and took care of all of the teacher’s students for a period of time.

“She’s also very strong for Veterans Day,” Callaghan said.

“She produces a veteran’s wall and brings veterans in to talk.

It’s one of her main loves in addition to all of her classroom duties and responsibilities.”

Thomas Jefferson Elementary Principal Tom Bartello

said one of the things he loves about Sommars is her passion for kids. Sommars works to build positive relationships, Bartello said.

“The amount of time, energy and effort she puts in every day is just phenomenal. It’s an inspiring thing,” Bartello said.

“She’s always thinking about kids and what she can do to improve their education and experience.”

This is not the first time Sheeks has been nominated for the award in excellence, said Aurora Heights Principal Jim Gilbert. Sheeks never runs out of energy, and the kids have a great affection for her, Gilbert said.

“She is the kind of person that gets there early and stays late. When I mean early, I’m talking about before 6 a.m.,” Gilbert said. “She works with individual kids before school, and then she also stays after school.”

Contact Justin Jagler at 641-792-3121 ext 6532 or jjagler@newtondailynews.com

Open House Continued from Page 1A Learn the features and the tools to search Jasper County’s electronic historical index books and images via the internet.

Search digital real estate records dating back to 1847. The OIB was created by the digitization of real estate index books and record books images.

Allan Indexing and images from 1847 to present are available online 24-7 via a link located on the Jasper County Recorder’s page on the Jasper County website, www.co.jasper.ia.us or go to cotthosting.com/IAJasperRodExternal Onfine records available for viewing include the Jasper County Auditor’s Transfer Books and Road Books. Not only are these records preserved in the event of a disaster, natural or manmade, they can be enjoyed and utilized by everyone.

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By Diane Krieger Spivak So you’re looking to buy — or sell — a house.

You could do the legwork yourself, but you’re better off going through a realtor.

Why? There are many reasons.

One big one is the volume of paperwork involved.

According to the National Association of Realtors, if you’re selling your home there are forms, reports, disclosures and other technical documents to fill out. With your realtor’s help you’re more likely to get the best deal, avoid delays in processing and avoid costly mistakes.

A realtor can give you information on utilities, zoning and schools if you’re buying, as well as prescreen potential buyers if you’re selling.

Real estate regulations change constantly, and differ from state to state.

Most people buy a new home every 7 to 10 years so laws are likely different from the time you bought your home to the time you sell it, says Realtor.com. A

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Justin Jagler/Daily News Jo Ellen Linn, Ann Nelson, Melissa Sommars and Pat Riley join School Board President Travis Padget at Monday’s meeting in recognition of their Excellence in Education Awards. Susan Sheeks and Ryan Comer, who were unable to attend, were also honored.

Prairie City soldier earns infantry patch Newton Daily News

CAMP DODGE — Pvt.2 Connor W. Brey, of Prairie City, was part of more than 35 Iowa Army National Guard Soldiers recently recognized during a patching ceremony held at the Camp Dodge Joint Maneuver Training Center in Johnston.

This ceremony represents a time-honored tradition, where Iowa Citizen-Soldiers

officially receive the left-shoulder military patch representing their unit of a s s i g n m e nt in the Iowa Army National Guard.

Brey It also marks completion of the Iowa National Guard

Recruit Sustainment Program, a preparatory training program that provides new recruits the education and skills needed to excel during their Army Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training (military school).

These Soldiers represent today’s Iowa Army National Guard, which consists of 7,000 Citizen-Soldiers based in more than 40 communities across the state. Brey, a 2016

graduate of PCM High School in Monroe, now becomes a Cavalry Scout with Troop A, 1st Squadron, 113th Cavalry Regiment, in Johnston.

Cavalry scouts are responsible for being the eyes and ears of the commander during battle. They engage the enemy in the field, track and report their activity and direct the employment of weapon systems to their locations.

Iowa Lottery players continue to win large prizes across the state Newton Daily News DES MOINES — Kacey Strovers, of Pleasent Hill, was the latest big instant-scratch game winner in Jasper County during calendar year 2016, winning $50,000 in the Diamond 7S with a ticket purchased at Git-N-Go Convenience Store in Newton.

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realtor keeps up with new regulations, laws, contracts and practices.

If you’re buying, you probably want to start looking online. Nearly 90 percent of those in the market for a new home do.

But once you’re ready to buy there’s nothing like an experienced realtor to help you make the right choice.

Examples include avoiding a home with polybutylene piping, which is prone to bursting, and FRT plywood, which can spontaneously combust when attics reach high temperatures, adds Realtor.com.

If you’re selling, don’t automatically assume the value you see for you home at online sites are correct.

Those numbers can be off by as much as 35 percent, says Realtor.com, which adds that in 2012, sellers using an agent got an average of $40,100 more than those who did not, and 88 percent of sellers used an agent. Your realtor knows your local market and current real estate value.

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Davis Leach, of Newton, was the county’s latest and biggest lotto winner during the same period, winning $3,750 in the Pick 4 game with a ticket purchased at Fareway in Newton.

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Candidly Unfiltered Kayla Langmaid

used to be a movie guru. I’m somewhat disappointed in myself I didn’t know much about nearly any of the movies that were nominated at the 89th Oscars.

When I lived with my sister, she and I were shamelessly obsessed with staying up-to-date on the new releases and the hottest actors and actresses, and it was a very fun hobby of ours. We would go to the movies at least twice a month and watch E-News almost daily.

I haven’t lost my love for film, but when I went to college I kind of forgot

how much I truly enjoy going in to the movie theatre and how I forget about everything else in my busy world, I relax and immerse myself into the characters’ world for a few hours.

I think part of the reason I kind of forgot how much I enjoy going to theatre is because I started to care more about real world events — locally and nationally. I started to watch more CNN, I religiously watch shows like, “Dateline,” “20/20” and “Forensic Files.” When I want to watch an uplifting show or comedy, I usually watch “Friends” or the sappy, drama-filled shows like, “The Bachelor.” I can’t be-

lieve I just admitted to watching that.

I mainly watch it for the sole purpose of making fun of it with my fiancé, and my best friend from college, as she and I usually text during a whole episode.

As you can see, I have pretty much lost respect and appreciation for film, and it’s a shame. One thing that has always bugged me about the Oscars, and maybe I’m just oblivious to the rules, is the films that always receive recognition are very current releases. I’m sorry but I haven’t yet made it to see, “La La Land” or “Moonlight.” I however, adore Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone, so I will most likely see the award-winning musical they star in.

This is probably just an uneducated observation, but I don’t understand why movies that were released earlier in the year like, “Shallows,” staring Blake Lively, which was released in

June, didn’t receive even the slightest mention. I understand if the film wasn’t as worthy of an award, but I feel like it was a very popular film in 2016, so were films like “Loving” and “Fences.”

Maybe it’s just a coincidence, but in my opinion, I think Hollywood gets worked up and jazzed up about the current releases, and it overshadows a lot of great work that has been done earlier in the year. It’s interesting that “La La Land” was released in December, leaving a recent and lasting imprint for viewers. Maybe it’s just a coincidence, and my lack of knowledge about these movies certainly doesn’t really help my opinion.

In 2017, I vow to watch more movies and go to the theatre more.

Contact Kayla Langmaid at klangmaid@newtondailynews.com

American Conservative Ben Shapiro

What if there’s no plan?

“Nobody panics when things go according to plan, even if the plan is horrifying!” the Joker says in “The Dark Knight.” “Introduce a little anarchy.

Upset the established order, and everything becomes chaos.”

Welcome to the Trump administration.

The media seem befuddled as to how the Trump administration handles its business. Upset with the idea that Donald Trump is president, the press have sought a shadow “master planner” in the White House, and they’ve settled on White House chief strategist Steve Bannon. During the campaign, they suggested that the great mind was then-Trump campaign manager Kellyanne Conway. Sometimes, they say, it’s White House senior policy advisor Stephen Miller.

Meanwhile, they see every Trumpian tweet and utterance as 4-D chess. When Trump tweets that the media are the enemy, the media immediately assume Trump has some sort of nefarious plan to quash the First Amendment. When a shoddy report breaks saying that Trump may make federal forces available to work alongside states in cracking down on illegal immigration, they rush to the notion that Trump has formed a deportation squad. When Trump’s team rolls out a horribly flawed executive order on immigration from Muslim-majority countries, they immediately conclude that Trump is implementing a Muslim ban.

And what of Trump’s bizarre, nonsensical tweets, the ones that don’t introduce a new policy? Those are distractions, masterful attempts to hold a shiny object before the public while he plans evil deeds behind the curtain.

Then there are personnel issues. When Trump fires his national security advisor, Michael Flynn, the theories fly fast and furious. Flynn’s connections to Russian President Vladimir Putin will expose Trump, so Trump had to throw him under the bus! Trump had to know something, didn’t he?

Here’s another theory: What if chaos is just chaos?

What if there’s no master plan?

What if Trump is finding his way, one step at a time, along a path that 44 other men have traveled, some more slowly than others? What if Trump isn’t an ideologue or a philosopher — and what if nobody around him is either? What if it’s all just haphazard and chaotic, and what if we don’t yet know what this administration will look like?

Is it possible that Trump is simply doing some good things and some bad things, and that he’s saying silly things because that’s what he does?

Is it at all plausible that Trump is the president, not Steve Bannon or Kellyanne Conway or chief of staff Reince Priebus or anybody else, and that because Trump’s an amateur at government he’s unsure which way to step? Could it be that Trump isn’t playing 4-D chess, that he’s just a Wookie threatening to upend the board and rip his opponents’ arms out of their sockets? He has been known to do that.

All of this is to say, let’s all take a deep breath.

Here’s the thing: Trump may not have a plan.

He probably doesn’t. Those around him probably have their own plans, but they’re not the president. But you know who did have a plan? The people who constructed our constitutional system, placed checks and balances in that system and ensured that no one person could wield all power in American government. That means that even the presidency that begins most chaotically can find its sea legs, and even the presidencies that remain chaotic can’t do too much damage.

So let’s not panic. Everything’s not chaos, even if it feels like it.

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Thank you, hometown Newton Lately there has been negative news from Washington, D.C., the Statehouse and places all over the country and the world.

I want to take a moment to write about something positive — my hometown of Newton.

I don’t live in Newton anymore. I now live and teach music in west central Iowa, but I try to keep up on what’s going on in my hometown. I watched the “Get to Know Newton” video that shows Sen. Allen (among others) dancing and grooving around town (by the way, watching Bryan Friedman bust a move outside the old Maytag building was hilarious). So here is my ode to the place I grew up.

Thank you, Newton, for be-

ing a safe place for my parents to raise me, get a great public school education, find my passion for music and give me a path to lead a worthwhile life. Thanks to my teachers, I learned that it’s OK to enjoy learning. Thanks to my music teachers, I learned that it’s OK to enjoy music. I could list every teacher I had but there’s only so much space on a page — nevertheless, my thanks for each one of you is endless. I think about all of you when I’m in front of my own classes.

It wasn’t just the schools that were great to be a part of. I spent my summers at the YMCA. I worked at Burger King and went to First Lutheran Church. I got my car fixed up at Cappy’s and bowled at Cardinal Lanes. My garage bands played concerts at the Maytag Bowl. I grew up on the 8-Track Band and still try

to see Slipstream when I can. I caught movies at Capitol II and Valle. It wasn’t just me, either.

My class was full of teachers, doctors, lawyers, factory workers and licensed professionals that are taking our world in the right direction.

The people in this community who were affected by Maytag closing know what it took to bring our town back. I am proud of all of you that made Newton better than you found it. Newton has grit. Its people won’t take the punches given to them — they fight back. Newton is truly a city of the people. When people ask me where I grew up, I always say with a proud smile on my face, “I grew up in Newton.”

Thank you, Newton, for everything.

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Obituaries Reva L. Iske Feb. 26, 2017 Reva Lucille Iske, 96, formerly of Newton, passed from this life Sunday morning, Feb. 26, 2017, in L incoln, Neb. Reva was born Feb. 28, 1920, near Wyaconda, Mo., and was later adopted by James Henry and Era W. (Franklin) Smith.

On Aug. 30, 1936, she married Forest Carmen Northrup in Memphis, Mo. To this union three children were given, Linda, Richard and Gary.

Growing up during the

depression, she had a strong work ethic and determination. She and Forest were divorced in 1951. She worked on the Maytag farm north of Newton, as a farm hand, was manager of AC Ice Cream store and worked as a store checker. On July 5, 1952, she was united in marriage with Keith Edward Iske, in a friend’s home near Reasnor. They were married 59 years, until Keith’s death. Reva was employed and retired from the Jasper County Bank (now US Bank) after 31 years of service.

After retirement she worked at Rock Communications, at the Maytag Dairy farm and volunteered at the Jasper County Museum.

She and Keith belonged to a square dance club

for many years and the Baptist church. She taught herself to play the organ, loved her garden, canned everything that didn’t move, was a skilled seamstress, excellent cook, enjoyed reading cook books, inventing her own recipes, creating crafts and selling many of her items at craft shows.

Reva is survived by her children and eight grandchildren: daughter, Linda Johnson of Newton and her son, Todd (Amy) Trease; Richard’s daughters, Denise Haelzel of Albia, Amy Northrup of Ottumwa, and Jessica Northrup; son, Gary (Ruby) Northrup of Lincoln, Neb., and their children, Darci (Justin) Edler, Justin (Mary Ann) Northrup,

Lori Ward and Lindsay (Sam) Landers; her 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren; and her many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Keith in 2011; and her son, Richard in 1998.

A time of remembrance and celebration of life will be at 2 p.m.

Saturday, March 4 at the Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton, with a visitation an hour prior to the service. Burial will be in the Newton Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left to the family or a charity of your choosing. Online condolences may be left for the family at www. pencefh.com.

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Debra L. Sidwell, 60, of Newton, died Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, at Accura Healthcare of Newton East. No services are scheduled. The Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory is handling the arrangements.

Travis White, 39, of Newton, died Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, at Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo.

A visitation will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 4 at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory.

Police Blotter Newton Police Department • Natasha M. Hunter, 19, and Megan R. Mihalovich, 22, both of Newton, were charged with fifth-degree theft at 5:20 p.m. Feb. 23 after police were called to HyVee in reference to a shoplifter.

Hunter was seen by Hy-Vee employees concealing items in a purse and walking out of the store. Hunter and Mihalovich told police they took the items. They were released and issued a citation to appear in court.

• Catherine J. Hogan, 51, of Newton, was charged with fifth-degree theft at 9:30 p.m. Feb. 23 after police were called to Hy-Vee in reference to a shoplifter. Hogan was seen by store employees placing items into her pockets and not paying for them before leaving the store. Hogan told police she did take the items. Hogan was issued a citation to appear in court.

• Sarah M. Allen, 32, of Newton, was charged with fifth-degree theft at 10 p.m. Feb. 23 after police were called to Hy-Vee in reference to a shoplifter. The female was seen by store employees putting items into her purse and then walking out of the store. Allen told police she did take the items. Allen was released and issued a citation to appear in court.

• Casaundra Ann Whitaker, 22, of Boone, was arrested at 3:07 a.m. Sunday on a Boone County warrant for probation revocation following a traffic stop in the 1100 block of South 12th Avenue West.

Whitaker was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Marshall D. Mayfield, 45, of Grimes, was charged with driving while license denied or revoked and cited with operation without registration or card or plate at 9:39 p.m. Sunday after police stopped Mayfield at 1200 First Ave. E. for

driving with an expired registration. Marshall was arrested for driving while revoked and taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Ronda L. Paulson, 46, of Mitchellville, was charged with fifth-degree theft at 3:50 p.m. Friday after police were called to Hy-Vee in reference to a shoplifter. Paulson was seen putting food items in her purse and then she went to the register and paid for a loaf of bread. Paulson then left the store without paying for the items in her purse. The store’s loss control agent stopped Paulson outside the store and recovered several steaks and lobster tails from Paulson’s purse. The total value of items stolen was $109. Paulson told police she stole the items because she didn’t have enough money to pay for them. Paulson was released and issued a citation to appear in court.

• Monte P. Metz, 42, of Newton, was charged with fifth-degree theft at 8:50 p.m. Friday after police were called to Hy-Vee in reference to a shoplifter. Monte was seen taking batteries and placing them in his pocket. He then took the batteries out of the package. Metz said he intended to taking the batteries without paying for them. Metz was released and issued a citation to appear in court.

• Michael T. Todd, 26, of Newton, was charged with fourth-degree theft and interference with official acts at 9:35 a.m. Saturday after police were called in reference to a shoplifter at Walmart who was detained. Todd attempted to leave the store with a cart of unpaid merchandise totaling $478. While police were in route, Todd reportedly fled the store on foot. Employees of Walmart watched Todd to see where he went. Police followed footprints that were in the snow to the backyard of a residence. A man

• A Free Community Meal will begin at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church, 210 N. Second Ave. E. in Newton.

Those interested may enter the church through the glass/elevator doors on the Second Avenue East side or through the single glass door off the north parking lot. The meals are open to the public and everyone is welcome.

• Alcoholics Anonymous Beginner’s Support Group will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 223 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

Wednesday at the Masonic Temple in Prairie City.

• Introduction to Beekeeping will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Amboy Grange, 220 High St. in Kellogg. Presented by Paul Anderson of Amboy Grange and Scott Sievers of Outyard Apieries. The program will present an overview of equipment, resources and supplies, with general information about beekeeping and tips and advice from a beginner’s and a professional’s perspectives.

• Ash Wednesday Services will meet at noon and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 223 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton. Ash Wednesday is the day that Lent begins.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at noon Thursday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 223 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

• Penny Bingo will begin at 1 p.m. Friday at Jasper County Senior Citizens Center, 702 E. Third St. S. in Newton.

• NHS presents “Beauty & The Beast” at 6:30 p.m. Friday at Newton Senior High School, 800 E. Fourth St. S. • Kellogg Lions Pancake Breakfast will begin at 7 a.m. Saturday at Cabin in the Park in Kellogg. Menu includes pancakes, sausage, scrabbled eggs and drinks. All you can eat for a free will donation. Proceeds go to the Kellogg Fire Department.

• Mayor’s Coffee will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday at Prairie City Library. Prairie City Chad D. Alleger hosts monthly coffee. Rep. Wes Breckenridge, D-Newton, will also be in attendance. All residents are welcome to attend.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 10 a.m.

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

• Peer Support for those living with mental illness will meet at 11 a.m. Saturday at Optimae Life Services, 1730 First Ave. E. in Newton.

• NHS presents “Beauty & The Beast” at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Newton Senior High School, 800 E. Fourth St. S.

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• Julie A. Waddell, 60, of Newton, was charged with fifth-degree theft at 1:52 p.m. Saturday after police were called to Hy-Vee in reference to a shoplifter. Waddell was seen taking a bottle of deodorant and trying to leave without paying for it. Waddell was detained and police were called to the scene.

Waddell was released and issued a citation to appear in court.

• Stan R. Hopwood, 50, of Newton, was charged with eluding, possession of controlled substance — methamphetamine, driving while license under suspension, interference with official acts and possession of drug paraphernalia at 6:26 a.m. Sunday. Police saw a Pontiac Grand Prix leave the Woodland Heights complex southbound at a very high rate of speed. Police paced the vehicle going more than 75 mph on Union Drive. Police attempted to make a traffic stop but the vehicle refused to stop on North Seventh Avenue West. The driver was driving recklessly and threw a bag out of the vehicle, which was later discovered to be 3.2 grams of methamphetamine. The vehicle stopped in the 200 block of North Ninth Avenue West. Hopwood was identified as the driver and officers directed Hopwood out of the vehicle and onto the ground but refused to cooperate and kicked an officer. Officers were eventually able to detain Hopwood. Inside the vehicle, officers found a methamphetamine pipe, two BB guns in the back seat and five Viagra pills in a bag in the front seat without a prescription. Hopwood’s license showed suspended for non-payment of Iowa fines. Hopwood was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

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Woman weighs getting involved in neighborhood case of abuse DEAR ABBY: I have always tried to be a compassionate person. I have experienced a lot of abuse, and I’m sensitive to others who go through it.

A man across the street from me has been arrested three times in the last six months for domestic abuse. I rarely see a woman there, so I don’t know if the victim is a woman or a child. I moved into the neighborhood only six months ago. My elderly mother lives here with me.

I’m torn about what to do. My heart says I should reach out to the people who live there and make friends with them. My head says stay out of their business because I don’t need the drama.

How do we as a society not turn a blind eye to abuse in our neighborhoods and still protect ourselves and loved ones? I don’t want to put my mother or myself in jeopardy, but I don’t want the person/people in that house to think they are alone. — NO MORE IN TEXAS DEAR NO MORE: While I applaud you for being so caring, for your own safety, I caution you to proceed very slowly in getting to know these people. Some communities provide anonymous tip lines so citizens can report a crime without endangering themselves or their families. The best thing you can do is to keep your eyes open and if something is happening, call the police and report it. If it involves a child, contact child protective services.

DEAR ABBY: My parents and I were always close. However, recently they stole my debit card, my PIN and child support check. They forged my signature and spent the entire check, which was more than $1,000.

I am always lending them money. I have never said no when they needed it. To top it off, they lied to me about the check for an entire month. I only found out when I turned the fraud in to the bank and heard it was my par-

ents who had committed it.

Now my account is frozen and I am wiped out. I have two kids and one on the way, and recently I lost my job. My mother keeps trying to make me feel guilty for turning them in and doesn’t understand why I am mad. I am having trouble forgiving them. I am just so angry. Should I forgive them, or do I have the right to be mad? — FORGIVE OR FORGET IN MICHIGAN DEAR FORGIVE OR FORGET: One of the hallmarks of abusers is that they try to make their victims think the abuse was in some way their own fault. Your mother fully understands why you are angry. You must not allow her to make you feel guilty.

Your parents stole from you and their grandchildren. They appear to have no conscience. Now you know what they are capable of, it is important that you keep your distance from them, or they’ll do it again.

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Subcommittee approves 20-week abortion ban DES MOINES — A bill that would prohibit abortion after 20 weeks has cleared a Senate subcommittee, joining several GOPled legislative efforts to restrict abortion in Iowa. The legislation passed the Senate human resources subcommittee Tuesday amid a tight legislative deadline that demands policy bills pass full committees before the end of the week. Sen. Mark Chelgren, an Ottumwa Republican, says multiple abortion-restriction bills provide greater options in case one is struck down by a court challenge.

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Man who fired at deputy charged with murder attempt SIOUX CITY — A man accused of firing at a Woodbury County sheriff ’s deputy has been charged with attempted murder. Authorities say 24-year-old Melvin Spencer, of Sioux City, was charged Monday and is being held on $250,000 bail. Authorities say a deputy had tried to pull over a vehicle carrying Spencer and another man around 3:30 a.m.

Sunday. The chase ended when the vehicle stopped south of the Sioux Gateway Airport.

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GRINNELL — A Grinnell psychiatrist has been given two months in prison for health care fraud. Prosecutors say Dr. Richard Hauser was sentenced Tuesday in Des Moines. He’d pleaded guilty in October. He also was ordered to pay nearly $31,000 in restitution. Prosecutors say Hauser operated a clinic under the name Prevention Systems Inc. and did business as The Hauser Clinic. His plea agreement says he submitted false claims to Iowa Medicaid and Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa.

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DAVENPORT — A Davenport man has pleaded guilty to a reduced charged in the fatally shooting another man in 2015.

Quantrell McDaniel, 20, pleaded guilty Tuesday in Scott County to second-degree murder in the September 2015 death of 29-yearold Brandon Smith. Police say McDaniel shot Smith after a confrontation outside a store.

McDaniel was initially charged with first-degree murder. In exchange for his plea to the lesser count, prosecutors will dismiss a second charge of going armed with intent.

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Teacher’s sentence in child sex case legal CHARLES CITY— An Iowa judge has ruled it was legal to put a former band teacher on probation rather than imprisoning him for sexual abuse of an underage girl. Floyd County Attorney Rachel Ginbey had asked the judge in September to review the suspended 10-year sentence given in April 2016 to Benjamin Thompson, who pleaded guilty to sexual abuse of a 15-year-old in Floyd County.

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Lawsuits challenge UI decision to revoke scholarships IOWA CITY (AP) — The University of Iowa is improperly revoking scholarships promised to 3,000 students in response to state budget cuts, according to a pair of lawsuits that seek to block the plan.

A lawsuit filed Tuesday claims the university “breached its contractual duties” to students who were recently informed that their four-year scholarships will be eliminated next fall. It seeks class-action status and an order blocking the cuts from going into effect.

“I was guaranteed this and now it has been taken away,” said Jenna Pokorny, a sophomore slated to lose $6,000 in scholarships during her final two years in school. She said the awards persuaded her to attend UI instead of Drake University, which had offered her a full-tuition scholarship.

A separate lawsuit filed Monday alleges that UI President Bruce Harreld’s decision to revoke the scholarships “without warning, without due process, and without just compensation” violated students’ constitutional rights.

Harreld announced the decision last week, blaming the Legislature’s “devastating” $8 million cut to help balance the state

AP Photo University of Iowa sophomore Jenna Pokorny, 19, poses for a photo during an interview in a coffee shop in Iowa City Tuesday. Pokorny is the plaintiff in a class-action lawsuit filed Tuesday that accuses the university of breach of contract over its decision to eliminate scholarships that had been promised to 3,000 students.

budget. Republicans who control the Legislature have accused the university of playing politics by targeting the scholarships, questioning whether the school could find $4.4 million in savings elsewhere.

Most of those affected are recipients of the Iowa Heritage Award, which automatically gave students whose parent or grandparent attended the university a $1,500 annual award for four

years of undergraduate studies.

When notified of the awards, students were told that they had to enroll full-time and keep a 2.0 grade point average to receive the discount on tuition and mandatory fees, which total nearly $9,000 for in-state students. The university added language to its website last month warning that scholarships could be cut in response to reductions in state funding.

Lawmaker says Trump should release taxes but sides with GOP DES MOINES (AP) — Republican Rep. David Young ignited loud cheers from hundreds at an Iowa meeting last week when he said, “Donald Trump should release his taxes,” calling the move a “no brainer.”

Given the first chance to force the GOP president’s hand, Young passed.

The two-term, Des Moines-area lawmaker returned to Washington and sided with the Republican majority late Monday to block a Democratic attempt to force Trump to release his tax returns to Congress.

Rep. Bill Pascrell, D-N.J., had proposed the resolution directing the House to ask for 10 years of Trump’s tax returns and allow the House Ways and Means Committee to review them in private. Trump broke with most modern-day presidential candidates by refusing to release his tax returns, arguing that he was being audited. However,

the IRS has said an audit would not prevent an individual from releasing the returns.

The Republican-controlled House backed Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s motion to postpone the resolution indefinitely on a near party-line vote of 229185.

An aide to Young dismissed Pascrell’s measure, arguing it was not a serious legislative proposal. Taylor Mason said the congressman “has publicly stated, while there is no legal requirement for the president to release his taxes, he personally believes he should per the longstanding voluntary tradition.”

Mason said Pascrell’s effort “accomplished its intended purpose as a partisan stunt for political gain.”

Last Thursday, under withering questioning from a sometimes angry audience, Young said that Trump releasing his tax returns to the public was a “no brainer.”

Trump gives GOP leaders rallying cry, roadmap for change WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump gave Republican congressional leaders a rallying cry and even a roadmap as they try to push through a sweeping and divisive agenda on health care, taxes and more.

In his first address to a joint session of Congress, Trump said largely what GOP leaders were hoping to hear Tuesday night, staying on-message and talking in optimistic tones, even weighing in at one point to settle a brewing dispute over

how to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. Vice President Mike Pence said Wednesday morning that Trump showed Congress and the nation his “broad shoulders, big heart, reaching out, focusing on the future.” Pence spoke on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe.” House Speaker Paul Ryan declared the speech a “home run,” pointing to Trump’s embrace for the first time of tax credits — a central element in the Republican plan to re-

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“We should help Americans purchase their own coverage, through the use of tax credits and expanded health savings accounts — but it must be the plan they want, not the plan forced on them by the government,” Trump said, as Republicans cheered and Democrats sat silently in their seats.

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and Senate who have criticized them as a costly new entitlement. The initial response from one key conservative group, the Freedom Caucus in the House, was full of praise for Trump’s speech without mentioning the divisions over tax credits.

“We were pleased the president reaffirmed his commitment to fully repeal Obamacare and replace it with patient-centered, market-driven policy. We share his vision,” the group said.

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IDOT Continued from Page 1A training area that would allow them to practice all of those things in a real life scenario but not doing it on the side of the road which is going to be better for everyone,” Lorenzen said.

Lorenzen said the department has been working on the project for about three years following a visit he and Marler took to Nashville, Tenn. to see the training center located there. Currently, the training center in Nashville is one-of-a-kind throughout the entire United States and has already started to see benefits in incident response.

“They have developed a three-day curriculum for some of their training.

They have towing and recovery rodeos, they do different simulations such as cable guard rail breaking,” Marler said.

The facility will be beneficial to Iowa for several reasons, with the most important being added safety training for traffic incident responders.

“Here in Iowa, and nationally, vehicle miles are up. We’re looking at nearly 32 billion miles annually in Iowa alone,” Marler said. “In 2016, we saw a 27 percent increase in a traffic fatalities. What we are seeing on the primary system is 2,000 traffic incidents every month. It takes time to clear traffic incidents out of the lanes, and we have started to count these in terms of minutes because we know for every minute there is an incident, the potential for a secondary crash goes up about 2.8 percent. After roughly a half hour, we are at about 100 percent chance of a second crash.

“These are not the kinds of conditions we wish to see on our system.

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Proposed elements of the Iowa Traffic Incident Management Training Center • 4-way residential intersection • Residential street with sidewalks • Half of a six lane interstate scenario with concrete barrier rail • Half of a rural four lane interstate scenario with cable barrier • Freeway ramp • Stormwater culvert with various guardrail treatments • At-grade rural versus urban intersection • Half of a four land highway with paved shoulders • Stormwater culvert • Entire two land rural highway with no shoulders • Entire two lane highway with gravel shoulders • Gravel Intersection • Two Lane gravel road • Paved training area for pit maneuver and other training exercises • Two lane highway with intersection • A building with two 50 capacity classrooms and restrooms • Possible addition of a 100 yard, 25 lane indoor shooting range

resulted in some savings in terms of shaving minutes off of those response times, so our law enforcement community, our fire, EMS, our towing and recovery are all working toward the end goal of quick clearance for these traffic incidents.”

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They found property located near Cumming and in Dallas County could not be utilized for the project and were on the search for a new location when a partner project brought them to the Newton area.

“One of the projects we have been working on with the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy Council is the academy needs some fixing, it is a very old structure and there is some space issues. Director Judy Bradshaw started to explore different opportunities and in the meantime through the whole process of the gifting of the Maytag Campus to DMACC came about and conversations were had about

the possibility of what that could mean for Iowa Law Enforcement Academy in the future,” Lorenzen said.

“We were out here touring the Maytag Corporate campus and were looking at the land around there to see if this facility could fit there. Due to the proximity and the residential, it wasn’t the best fit in getting large types of apparatus might have been somewhat problematic. Some of the economic development agencies in those meetings suggested we look at the land that may be available directly across from the sheriff’s office to the south.”

While talks continue about the future of the ILEA, the DOT is moving forward with the training facility center. It would be beneficial for the two education centers to be close to each other, Lorenzen said, but neither project is near a point to say where they will end up.

The DOT sees the project developed as a partnership with Jasper County.

The county would retain ownership of the land through a 28E agreement while the department would take on all responsibilities for financial needs, activities or incidents on the property.

The Jasper County Animal Rescue League, located within th eland will not be impacted.

Several public officials spoke about the possibil-

ity of the training center coming to Jasper County, including Jasper County Sheriff John Halferty and Jasper County Treasurer and Jasper County Economic Development Corporation chair Doug Bishop.

“This sounds like an outstanding opportunity, at least from our perspective whether we get both or one. Our traffic and roadways, any law enforcement agency, fire, EMS, will tell you that the most dangerous part of our job is out there on those roadways,” Halferty said. “The opportunity to have the ability to train and work with our fire and EMS partners and have this training facility, not only countywide but statewide, would be a huge asset. ILEA would be a tremendous addition to our county to be able to draw them in there. There is training year round. I think it has a lot of potential, we’re looking forward to something to move ahead here and be a very positive project for our community.”

Bishop said preliminary financial numbers had been put together to assess the impact the facility could bring to the county. For one three-day training session, taking into account hotel costs, meals and a tank of gas, Bishop said a very conservative number of $90,000 could be brought in local option sales tax funds.

“It is almost a 10 percent increase in what we have now. One facility, on a very conservative estimate, on just one three days would be close to $90,000,” Bishop said.

Bryan Friedman, director of finance and development for the City of Newton, shared the city’s viewpoint on the possible addition.

“Based on numbers that have been stated in terms of increased tax revenue, that is certainly a benefit. Increased visitors and it is a great benefit to law enforcement training. Anything to make things safer and run more smoothly, we see it as very beneficial,” Friedman said.

Supervisor Joe Brock questioned the impact the facility would have on the environment and the efforts Jasper County Conservation has been making toward building a nature center to be located across the street from the proposed training center.

Bishop said prior to the meeting he had a conversation with conservation director Kari Van Zante about the project and received positive remarks back.

“She said she was very excited about the project and said it would be a great compliment to what she has been working on out there,” Bishop said.

Marler added that any road designed in Iowa is designed to be environmentally sensitive and the addition of the conservation aspect to the facility is welcome.

“It would be interesting if we were to include some of the environmental aspects into the facility that would highlight some of those more innovative techniques that preserve the environment when we would build highways,” Marler said. “We could even partner with the conservation board to highlight some of those techniques.

To conclude the discussions, Supervisor Doug Cupples suggested putting the proposal on the agenda for the next scheduled meeting Tuesday to give approval or denial for the project to move forward.

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State Ticket Punched Cardinals slay Dragons for 4A substate title, on to state

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News DES MOINES — Newton High’s Cardinals were not going to be denied in 2017. They came close — losing by two a year ago in a Class 3A substate final.

“It’s been a heck of a ride,” senior Trey Vanderlaan said as the celebration washed over him and his Newton High teammates following a 48-44 win over Johnston’s Dragons Tuesday.

The Cardinals claimed the “banner’ as a 2017 Iowa Class 4A State Boys’ Basketball Tournament qualifier. It is the first time in 25 years a Newton team will be back in state tournament play.

Newton finds out Wednesday afternoon which team it will play in the first round.

The Iowa High School Athletic Association announced the boys’ state tournament pairings for all four classes at 1 p.m. Wednesday. The IHSSN will live stream a state tournament pairings show at IHSSN.com “We wanted to do it for this community,” senior Josh Ventling said. “It’s an amazing feeling. We knew we had to stick with it when they made a run at us. We made some clutch plays down the stretch, a got a win and are going to the 4A state tournament.”

Newton’s community followed the Cardinals to Des Moines Roosevelt High School Tuesday for the Class 4A Substate 7 championship game. With the NHS student section in full throat from the first time the Cardinal team appeared on the court for pregame warmup to celebrating with the team at center court with the banner.

“This was outstanding tonight. We came out of the locker room the first time and our crowd roared. I looked over at our student section and all the other fans, and knew we had the advantage,” Ventling said.

The Cardinals broke out against Johnston — the third straight CIML team they faced in substate play — for a 14-2 lead by the 2:14 mark of the first quarter. Senior Connor Gholson sank two free

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Celebration breaks out as Newton High’s Cardinals beat Johnston 48-44 in Tuesday’s Iowa Class 4A Substate 7 championship game at Des Moines Roosevelt High School. Senior Connor Gholson, left, gets a bear hug from senior Reagan Maple and junior Garrett Sturtz, right, who had a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds, leaps in front of the NHS student crowd celebrating Newton’s first trip to the state basketball tournament since 1992.

throws to set the whole thing in motion for Newton.

Newton, which is one of the top 3-point field goal shooting teams in the state, only had two in Tuesday’s game. They both came in the first quarter — one

by Vanderlaan and one by Gholson. Senior Morgan Maher stole the ball on the end line and scored followed by a bucket by junior Garrett Sturtz.

Sturtz, who had a double-double with 14 points and

11 rebounds, downed two free throws to make it 14-2. Johnston had a basket and a free throw to make it 14-5 by the close of the period.

The Cardinals stretched their lead to 20-5 with 6:18 left in the second quarter on baskets by Gholson, Maher and Sturtz. The Dragons closed to within 10 points, 22-12, by the 2:28 mark.

“We wanted to win — that was our mentality tonight,”

Vanderlaan said. “I remember looking up last year and it was 52-50 and we had come so close. That pushed us this year.

We’ve dreamed of going to state and it’s hard to put in words what I’m feeling right now.”

After leading 26-14 at halftime, the Cardinals had to withstand a run or two by the Dragons in the second half. Ventling got the first basket of the second half at the 6:07 mark.

The Dragons would out-

score the Cardinals 15-4 in the third quarter. Camdem Vander Zwaag hit a 3-pointer at the 4:05 mark followed by back-to-back baskets by Peyton Williams.

Johnston had whittled the Newton lead down to four, 28-24. Gholson scored a basket with 48 seconds left to end a more than five-minute scoring drought by the Cardinals.

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By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News DES MOINES — Prairie City-Monroe’s girls basketball team knew it was going to have to take care of the basketball to have any chance at pulling the upset at the Iowa High School Girls State Basketball Tournament on Tuesday afternoon.

The Class 3A No. 11 Mustangs knew top-ranked Sioux Center had an effective full-court press. Unfortunately for PCM, there was nothing it could do about it.

PCM committed 24 turnovers and shot just 21 percent from the floor.

The Warriors, on the other hand, turned it over only nine times and made half of the shots they put up.

Those numbers added up to a 71-27 win for Sioux Center, sending the Warriors to Thursday’s first semifinal at Wells Fargo Arena.

“The athleticism was about what I expected, but I really felt that we would handle the press better,” PCM coach Jeff Lindsay said. “The ball anticipation was impressive.

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Troy Hyde/Daily News Prairie City-Monroe senior Kaylee Townsend (45) holds up the Mustangs’ Class 3A state girls basketball tournament participation trophy Tuesday afternoon after No. 11 PCM lost to No. 1 Sioux Center, 71-27.

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On to state: Newton’s boys play in 4A state basketball tournament next week Continued from Page 1B Vander Zwaag drained another trey and Jeran Procter scored just before the buzzer to draw the Dragons to within one, 30-29, heading to the fourth quarter.

“We knew they would come back on us. I’m proud how our guys harnessed all the emotion and got off to a quick start tonight,” Newton head coach Bill Liley said. “We had Johnston back on their heels early then they made the run in the second half.”

Jaden Kephart handed Johnston its first lead, 32-30, of the game on a 3-pointer to open the final eight minutes of play. Maher led a 6-0 run for the Cardinals to get back in front.

Back came the Dragons getting five points to go up 3736 with 4:45 to play. Following a timeout. Sturtz drove to the basket for two points and Newton never trailed again.

Maher’s bucket with 3:52 left put them up 40-37.

Newton went with its delay game forcing Johnston to chase and foul the Cardinals. A big basket came with a little more than two minutes remaining in the game as Gholson got a back-door cut and scored.

“The whole year we felt we were good enough to beat anybody in the state. We put in the hard work and kept believing in each other,” Gholson said. “We knew tonight we had to work hard and run the plays like we’ve run them a hundred times. We had confidence in our abilities as a team.”

Up 42-39, Newton failed on two one-and-one opportunities at the free-throw line.

“We played defense then came down and hit clutch free throws in the final 30-plus seconds,” Liley said.

Ventling knocked down both ends of a one-and-one which were counted by a basket by Procter for Johnston.

Sturtz sank two foul shots

then Ventling blocked a Dragon shot and the ball went out of bounds off Johnston.

With 12 seconds on the clock, Sturtz drained two more foul shots to put Newton up 48-41. Everybody was seeing red as the Newton crowd knew the Cardinals were going to the 4A state tournament for the first time since 1992.

Newton (19-5) shot 39 percent, 18-of-46, from the field and sealed the deal by going 10-of-13 at the free-throw line. Gholson finished with 13 points and three rebounds.

Maher scored 10 points, grabbed four rebounds and dished out three assists. Sturtz, Ventling and Maher each had two steals.

Johnston (18-6) was led

by Williams with 10 points and Vander Swaag with nine points. The Dragons shot 31 percent from the field in the first half, but finished a 41 percent (17-of-41) overall.

They hit five 3-pointers and were 5-of-11 at the line.

“These kids have played together since fourth grade.

They’ve dreamed about having an opportunity to play together in Newton uniforms at Wells Fargo Arena in the state tournament. They weren’t ready to let go of that tonight, and they are going to get their opportunity to play at the state tournament.”

The Class 4A first-round games are on March 8. The other 4A teams in the state tournament are top-ranked Iowa City West, No. 4 Sioux City East, No. 5 and defending 4A champion Valley, No. 6 Dubuque Hempstead, No. 9 Bettendorf, Des Moines North and Cedar Rapids Kennedy.

Newton, which is making its ninth trip to state, is one of four teams qualified for the state tournament out of the Little Hawkeye Conference — Pella Christian in 2A and Pella and Dallas Center-Grimes in 3A. Oskaloosa and Grinnell lost in 3A substate finals.

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Playing solid defense from start to finish is one of the reasons Newton High’s Cardinal boys are headed to the program’s first state basketball appearance in 25 years. On Tuesday night in the Class 4A Substate 7 championship game, Newton senior Josh Ventling (32) makes Johnston senior Grant Kramer (41) change his shot just enough to miss on a drive to the basket in the first half. Newton pulled out a 48-44 victory over Johnston at Des Moines Roosevelt High School’s gym.

Johnston 5-9-15-15—44 Newton 14-12-5-18—48 Newton (FG/3-pt): Sturtz 4-6-1-14, Graham 0-0-1-0, Gholson 4/1-2-1-13, Vanderlaan 1/1-2-4-7, Ventling 2-0-3-4, Maher

Mustangs Continued from Page 1B “They did a good job running to the ball and getting after it,” Lindsay said.

The Mustangs (20-5) never got their footing in their fourth trip to the state tournament and the first in 10 years.

PCM trailed 18-8 after one quarter, was down 40-18 at the break and was outscored 31-9 in the second half.

“Unfortunately, for the first time this year, it snowballed,” Lindsay said. “Everything from not making shots to turnovers to breakdowns on defense or not getting back on defense, it just snowballed.

That’s not something we have seen with this team, but it shows that we are human.

They are the No. 1 team in our class for a reason.”

Sioux Center, which stayed unbeaten on the year, forced PCM into 24 turnovers with an aggressive press and a tough half-court defense.

The Warriors (25-0) double teamed the Mustang guards at nearly every pass and jumped every pass that was entered into the post.

“We practiced their press using six players on defense, but they came out of nowhere and were in every passing lane today,” PCM senior Katie Vande Wall said. “They are very quick. The passes we made would have gotten through in a lot of our games, but they were all over the place. I will give it to them.

They are a very good team.”

The Mustangs stood tall for the first few possessions of the game, but Sioux Center converted back-to-back PCM turnovers into layups at the other end of the floor. Jessica Harald buried a 3-pointer and scored two points inside

Troy Hyde/Daily News Prairie City-Monroe senior Rachel Stafford puts up a shot in the lane against top-ranked Sioux Center on Tuesday at the Iowa High School Girls State Basketball Championships. The Class 3A No. 11 Mustangs lost to the No. 1 Warriors, 71-27.

the lane off another Mustang miscue to put Sioux Center up 13-4. And the Warriors were off and running.

“We knew they were going to do that. We have been practicing it for a while but never got a good feel for it today. It got in our heads a little bit I think,” PCM freshman Regan Freland said.

PCM senior Kayla Jennings, who scored a teamhigh eight points, hit consecutive buckets to pull her team within 10 after one quarter.

Sioux Center put in 16 of

the first 19 points of the second quarter to go up 34-11.

Lexi Timmins hit her only bucket of the game, a 3-pointer, to inch PCM a little closer.

Sioux Center led 59-22 after three quarters, and held the Mustangs to four field goals in the second half.

“We made some mistakes early and didn’t get off to a good start, but I am still proud of ending our season here,” Jennings said.

Senior Kaylee Townsend fouled out with 5 minutes to play in the game, but Lindsay

5-0-2-10. TOTALS: 16/2-10-12-48.

Johnston (FG/3-pt): Kephart 1/2-0-38, Proctor 3-2-4-8, Bergstrom 0-0-1-0, Vander Zwaag 0/3-0-2-9, Jones 1-0-1-2, Kramer 2-1-3-5, Williams 4-2-3-10, Meyer

1-0-0-2. TOTALS: 12/5-5-17-44.

played a good portion of the fourth quarter with the other five regular-rotation seniors on the floor together. He removed those same five – Timmins, Jennings, Katie Vande Wall, Bailey Broderson and Rachel Stafford -- at the same time late in the game.

“We are still one of eight teams who made it here,” Vande Wall said. “This is the best group of friends I could ever ask for. It was a great experience.”

PCM was 11-of-52 from the floor and 1-of-15 from 3-point range in the loss.

Vande Wall scored six points and grabbed a team-high seven rebounds. Freshman Regan Freland added six points, four rebounds and two assists.

Townsend scored four points and grabbed four boards, while Brodersen pulled down five rebounds.

Timmins had four boards and two steals, and sophomore Sloan Hjortshoj grabbed four rebounds in three minutes of action.

Sioux Center, which will play fifth-ranked Cherokee in Thursday’s 5 p.m. semifinals, finished with four players in double-figures.

Leading the way was Harald’s 16 points, seven steals, four assists and three blocks.

Lexi Toering added 13 points, eight rebounds, five assists and seven steals.

The Warriors had a 21-5 advantage in steals. They came into the game with the most steals in 3A and now have 561 on the season. PCM entered the game averaging just 11 turnovers per contest.

“This is what our team does,” Harald said. “We like to make it chaotic for the other team. Things were really working today.”

While the loss wasn’t what the Mustangs were hoping

for in their first return trip to state in 10 years, the experience was still memorable for the coaches, players and community.

The PCM community spent around $7,000 on state tournament T-Shirts. The Mustang fans were a big reason why the team pulled off a narrow win over West Marshall in the regional final, and those same fans filled up a big portion of Wells Fargo Arena on Tuesday.

That did not go unnoticed.

“We were not in this alone.

The support was outstanding.

I can’t thank the fans enough,” Lindsay said. “The experience and everything leading up to it was great. I thought the girls handled it really well even though it didn’t show on the court today. They represented themselves well. We just didn’t play one of our better games.”

Jennings added, “It was a huge jump from where we came last year. The best part wasn’t the game itself. It was celebrating this accomplishment with the community. We made T-Shirts and cookies and had a huge crowd here.

That’s what made the experience even greater.”

Contact Jocelyn Sheets at 641-792-3121 ext. 6535 or jsheets@newtondailynews.com

Prairie City Monroe 8-10-4-5 — 27 Sioux Center 18-22-19-12 — 71 PCM (FG/3pt-FT-F-TP) : Freland 3-0-2-6, Vande Wall 2-2-3-6, Stafford 0-0-1-0, Jennings 3-2-1-8, Townsend 2-0-5-4, Timmins 1/1-0-1-3, Uhlenhopp 0-0-00, Bussan 0-0-0-0, Waddell 0-0-0-0, Hjortshoj 0-0-0-0, Brodersen 0-0-1-0.

TOTALS: 11/1-4-14-27.

Sioux Center (FG/3pt-FT-F-TP) : Harald 6/3-1-2-16, Dykshorn 2-0-0-4, Van Maanen 6/1-0-1-13, Post 4-3-2-11, Toering 5-3-2-13, Sandbulte 0-0-0-0, Fritz 0-2-2-2, Verburg 0-0-0-0, Winterfield 1/10-1-3, Bomgaars 0-0-0-0, Harshbarger 0-0-0-0, Cleveringa 1-0-0-2, Vermeer 1-00-2, Rensink 1/1-0-1-3. Hulshof 1-0-0-2.

TOTALS: 28/6-9-11-71.

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

IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR JASPER COUNTY IOWA (Juvenile Division) In the Interests of K. E. M. (DOB: 07/14/2005), N. V. M. (DOB: 12/21/2006), L. T. M. (DOB: 12/30/2007), H. D. M. (DOB: 01/26/2010), L. B. S. M. (DOB: 07/06/2012), Minor Children Juvenile No. JVJV003757 JVJV003758 JVJV003759 JVJV003760 JVJV003761 ORIGINAL NOTICE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO: Ashley Wilson You are notified that there is now on file in the office of the clerk of the above court, a petition in the above-entitled actions, which prays the Court terminate the parental rights of the children in interest. The Petitioner is the State of Iowa whose attorney is Jonathan D. Noble, and whose address is 114 West 3rd Street North, Newton, Iowa 50208, Iowa.

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TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO: Ashley Wilson You are notified that there is now on file in the office of the clerk of the above court, a petition in the above-entitled actions, which prays the Court terminate the parental rights of the children in interest. The Petitioner is the State of Iowa whose attorney is Jonathan D. Noble, and whose address is 114 West 3rd Street North, Newton, Iowa 50208, Iowa.

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FT-Maintenance PT Dietary Aide 4-7pm and every other weekend PT CNA 2-10pm every other weekend Consider joining a great team as we continue our mission of commitment to compassion, excellence and innovation! We offer a competitive wage and complete benefit package.

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PROGRESS INDUSTRIES has an immediate opening for a Payroll/Finance Specialist in our Newton office.

Duties include processing bi-weekly payroll, quarterly and yearly reports, W-2’s and various other functions in the finance department. Prefer degree in accounting or business field and at least one year experience in accounting. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits. A company paid physical and drug screen is required. Candidates should fill out an application on-line at www.progressindustries.org EOE

FULL - TIME PRODUCTION JELD·WEN Window Division in Grinnell has current opportunities, on all shifts Our need to stock windows for the spring and beyond requires a full staff of hard working, flexible, team-oriented associates. FT wages start at $15.01/hr. on the off-shifts and $14.51/hr. on 1st shift JELD· WEN is a market leader in vinyl windows and patio doors serving the Midwestern market

Management Opportunity at AmeriGas At AmeriGas, the nation’s largest propane distributor, we have an immediate opening for a District Manager for our Ames, Baxter & Osceola, IA locations The District Manager has the primary overall responsibility for their location and manages all facets of the district with accountability for the districts growth, financials, safety, and customer satisfaction.

As an AmeriGas Employee you are eligible for: • Competitive Wages and bonus potential • Excellent health benefits • 401 (k) Savings Plan with company match • Paid time off including company holidays Requirements include a high school diploma, five or more years with responsibility leading other employees, with supervisory experience preferred.

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On the job training for assemblers & machine operators Competitive wages increasing with experience 2nd and 3rd~ Shift Premium pay 401K Retirement Plan with company match up to 4% 8 paid holidays Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan starting at 120 hr accrual rate Health, life, dental and Vision insurance Safe & clean work environment Stable employment

In order to ensure a safe working environment a pre employment drug screen and background check IS required. If you are interested in joining the JELO-WEN Window Division/Grinnell production team, apply online at https://jeld-wen.atsondemand.com or in person between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Monday through Friday at our Grinnell location on at 911 Industrial Avenue

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Marketing Director/Business office team member

The person must have a good understanding of what Senior Care is and how providing quality customer service could impact the quality of life of our tenants and residents for years to come.

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City of Newton Temporary Seasonal Position Openings NEWTON SANITARY LANDFILL - Temporary workers needed to pick up windblown litter & other grounds/cleaning duties.

Must be at least 18 yrs. of age. Up to 25 hrs/week. Flexible work hrs between 7:30 am and 3:30 pm, Mon-Fri. Pay: $10.00/ hr. Applications due by March 15, 2017.

NEWTON STREETS DIVISION - Temporary Worker needed for pavement painting. Must be 18 years old. Must have valid Driver’s License. Approximately 40 hrs/week. Overnight work hours. Mon-Fri. Pay: $10.00/hr. Applications due by March 15, 2017.

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Garden Gate Landscaping is looking for responsible people to be in leadership roles. Requirements would be; a valid drivers license and the ability to obtain a cdl or already possess one, equipment experience such as skid loader etc. landscaping knowledge and experience would be nice but not a necessity, must be able to do physical work as well.

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Abraham Lincoln said that the best thing about the future is that it comes one day at a time.

The sun and Neptune conjoin to give us future-seeing spectacles. Don’t let the vision overwhelm you; this is a time for planning, not for fretting.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19).

If you can win small, you can win big. You’ll do both. Along the way, you’ll also lose on either side of the equation, and that’s just part of it. The important thing is to have courage and take none of it personally.

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You may want to be different, but the point of the game isn’t to change yourself. This is about accepting yourself more and more fully. As you do this,

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GEMINI (May 21-June 21).

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CANCER (June 22-July 22).

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You may be changing the world, but it’s difficult to see the change over the course of a day. That’s where hope and faith come in and on days like

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).

Nature is one way, the facts of which cannot be changed today. However you can use what nature gives you in a way that enhances and improves your experience.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).

Your life is your own recipe.

You may pull inspiration from various places -- the internet,

fiction, friends -- but ultimately no one has the exact instructions for this dish. It’s your own magnificent creation.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You would pass one of your responsibilities onto another if there were someone around who could handle it half as well. Alas, this is important, and if it’s to be done right, it is to be done by you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Some jobs are important and urgent and must be completed quickly, for better or worse, to serve the bigger picture. Other jobs are even more important and must be handled right no matter how long that takes.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).

When people act right because

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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).

No one can blame you for being a little extreme today.

When all goes well, drudgery will be redeemed by success, and the parts remembered will be the dazzling highs and the dismal lows, not the tedium in between.

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