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Rogers named Main Street Volunteer of the Year

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News Danielle Rogers has been named as the Newton Main Street volunteer of the year.

Main Street Executive Director Graham Sullivan announced Rogers as the recipient of the award, and she will also be recognized at the annual Main Street Iowa Awards on April 7 at Hoyt Sherman place in Des Moines.

Rogers was selected by a committee out of nomination the Newton Main Street board and committee members received. She has been with the organization since its inception in 2014, serving as board secretary, until she stepped down in recent months to take on the roll as Community Marketing Manager for the City of Newton.

“She had been a huge asset to our program with all the background work required

of a board secretary as well as designing and running our website,” Sullivan said.

“She also ran our Facebook page and helped to organize important documents necessary for our program to run smoothly.”

Rogers previously served as Strategic Communications Specialist for The Vernon Company, a manufacturer and marketer of promotional products headquartered in Newton. She is an active volunteer throughout Central Iowa and has served or is currently serving on the Newton Community School District Bond Referendum Committee, Young Professionals of Jasper County, United Way of Jasper County, City of Newton Planning and Zoning Commission, Drake University Central Iowa Young Alumni Committee and Big Brothers Big Sisters.

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Justin Jagler/Daily News School board members convened Monday night to discuss next year’s budget and authorize general obligation bonds that will fund the new Berg Middle School.

NCSD Board authorizes bonds for new Berg building, talks budget

By Justin Jagler Newton Daily News

File Photo Danielle Rogers, Community Marketing Manager for the City of Newton, was selected as the Newton Main Street Volunteer of the Year for her many efforts with the organization and throughout the community.

During its regular meeting Monday night, the Newton Community School Board of Education took another step forward in funding the new Berg Middle School. The board passed a resolution authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds in the amount of $9.62 million and levying a tax for the payment of the bonds.

The board also approved Bankers Trust of Des Moines to serve as paying agent, bond registrar and transfer agent for the bonds. The move was nearly identical to an action item approved last fall.

Voters approved a $26.9 million bond commitment last September. Since then, a three-part process has been underway. The first of three bond authorizations was approved by the school board last fall for $9.59 million.

Monday’s authorization was the second installment, and

the remaining balance will be up for approval next year.

The bonds were sold publicly, and Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. was the winning bidder both this year and in 2016. The district worked with Jen Smith and Susanne Gerlach of Public Financial Management to secure the bonds.

The board also discussed the proposed budget and tax rate for 2017-2018, which will be an action item at the next meeting on April 10. With the exception of expenses related to the new Berg building, next year’s proposed budget is similar to this year’s budget. Total requirements in the proposal reach a total of about $73.1 million.

The current property tax rate of $15.76 per $1,000 of taxable value would drop slightly to $15.74 with the proposal. Meanwhile, the proposed instructional support income surtax rate of 7 percent is up from the current rate of 5 percent.

Alleys, roadways to be vacated in rural Jasper County

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News Several unopened alleys and roadways were approved to be vacated by the Jasper County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday. The alleys and roadways are located in Vandalia and Galesburg and are deemed no longer necessary for any public purpose.

In Vandalia, the owner of the property located near West 129th Street South, has sold the land and would like to conduct a survey of the property prior to assist in the sale.

“Both of the roadways, the roadway and the alley have never been opened, have never been used. It was plotted when the original town was plotted years ago,” assistant to the engineer Pam

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St. Nick’s Christmas Club to hold Italian benefit dinner

the county’s road system, so no additional work would need to be done to remove them from any scheduled maintenance.

It may be far from Christmas time, but it’s never too early to get into the giving spirit.

Italian cuisine lovers can count on a homemade pasta dish while giving back to the community during the St. Nick’s Christmas Club benefit dinner next month.

From 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on April 22, the community is invited to DeGrado’s Cavatelli Dinner at Newton’s Elk Lodge.

The St. Nick’s Christmas Club is a local organization that is going on 29 years of helping needy families in Jasper County during the Christmas season. More than 200 families and 600 children benefited from St. Nick’s efforts last year.

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Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News Assistant to the Engineer Pam Olson explains why several alleys and roadways could be vacated in Vandalia and Galesburg to the Jasper County Board of Supervisors Tuesday.

Olson said. “The owner of the property would like it vacated since it has been sold. They would like to get surveys done that doesn’t show that these alleys and road-

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ways are there.”

Olson said the roadways and alleys would no longer meet today’s standards of infrastructure in any way. They have also never been put into

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The property tax rate can be lowered at the April 10 board meeting, but it cannot be raised after the proposal is made public, said director of business services Gayle Isaac.

Superintendent Bob Callaghan said he felt good about the discussions the board had on budget and tax rate issues.

School funding is difficult to follow, and Callaghan said he appreciated the board’s enthusiasm in asking questions.

“This is a critical function for school business officials and superintendents,” Callaghan said.

In other business, the board approved extending 2017-2018 contracts to certified staff. The board also moved to cancel its regular April 24 meeting due to conflicts of schedule. In addition, fundraiser requests for Newton High School DECA and volleyball were approved.

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Community Heights to host Parents Night Out Guest speaker to teach parenting seminar

In Brief Soup supper at Pleasant View UMC Friday The Pleasant View United Methodist Church is holding a chicken noodle supper with homemade pies from 3 to 7 p.m. March 31 at the church, 8454 S. 28th Ave. E. A portion of the free will offering will go to the food pantry. Carry-outs are available.

Lenten service concert series ​The Colfax Howard Street Christian Church will host a series of Lenten concerts. Concerts will be at 6 p.m. Sundays, with a time for cookies and coffee at 5 p.m. A free will offering will be accepted.

Sounds of Inspiration of Newton will play Sunday. The final concert will be Lonachans of Winterset on April 9.

Spring gathering at St. Paul in Tama The Women of the ELCA Lutheran Churches are hosting a Spring Gathering from 8:30 to 11:50 a.m.

April at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Tama on the corner of Seventh and Harmon Streets The speaker will be Kathryn Bly and she will speak on the topic of human trafficking. All are invited.

Submitted Photo Community Heights Alliance Church will host a Parents Night Out at 6:30 p.m. April 8, which will feature guest speaker Karen Alexander Doyel. Doyel will be teaching a parenting seminar.

By Kayla Langmaid Newton Daily News Community Heights Alliance Church is set to host a Parents Night Out event next month with guest speaker Karen Alexander Doyel.

The community is welcome to attend the free parenting seminar at 6:30 p.m. April 8, with refreshments and child care provided.

Doyel is an inspirational speaker from Tennessee who has shared her testimony both nationally and internationally, and she is making her way to Newton after a Community Heights Alliance Church member reached out to her.

Cheryl McClurg, a member of Community Heights Alliance Church, said she first heard Doyel speak at a women’s retreat, and she felt her

teachings would be interesting to bring to the Newton community.

Doyel speaks about numerous topics, and during the Newton event, she will focus on mothers and fathers and raising children to know and love Jesus.

The seminar is titled “Teaching your Children to Love Jesus” and will include seven bullet points. The event is not just for parents but for grandparents and even for individuals who don’t have children yet.

“This event is for people to begin to learn about God’s plan for raising children,” McClurg said.

Doyel was a pastor’s wife for 28 years and after the death of her husband, God opened doors for her to share her journey.

“She is a conference speak-

er, Bible study teacher, seminar leader, women’s inspirational speaker and has written several studies that are on CDs,” Doyel’s website states. “She is a Lifeway Ministry Multiplier and teaches across the country and world.”

McClurg said Doyel’s teachings focus on seeking Him with all your heart.

“We would truly love to see people that have children attend,” McClurg said. “If anyone has questions at the end, she (Doyel) will take the time to answer them.”

Attendees are asked to sign up at Community Heights Alliance Church if they plan to attend or contact the church at 641-792-1620.

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

St. Luke hosting Last Supper Drama St. Luke United Methodist Church is inviting all members of the community to come participate in the presentation of The Last Supper Drama at 10:30 a.m.

Sunday. There will be a free will offering to be given to the Drama group to distribute to missions. Following the worship presentation, a potluck meal will be shared with the Jesus, Disciples and crew.

The Last Supper Drama is based on Leonardo DiVinci’s painting. The disciples arrive in the Upper Room, unaware of importance of the night’s significance, when Jesus startles them with the words, “One of you will betray Me.” They “freeze” into their positions at the table. Then one-by-one they each share their story about their relationship with Jesus.

The drama is provided by the United Methodist Men of the West Des Moines United Methodist Church.

They have been presenting the Last Supper Drama for almost 50 years with up to a dozen performances each year. It is a well-rehearsed and presented story that will touch the hearts and minds of its viewers. Especially moving is the moment that Jesus provides the Communion elements to the disciples and includes the congregation in attendance.

US Muslims and Jews strengthen bonds amid acts of bigotry NEW YORK (AP) — They sat on either end of the congressman’s couch, one a Jewish healthcare executive whose parents fled Germany in 1936, the other the Kashmiri Muslim chairman of a well-known American furniture chain. The men, Stanley Bergman and Farooq Kathwari, came to draw attention to an outbreak of hate crimes. But Bergman and Kathwari hoped their joint appearance would also send a broader message: that U.S. Jews and Muslims could put aside differences and work together.

“What drove us was the growing prejudice that has emerged in the United States,” Bergman said. “What starts small, from a historical point of view, often grows into something big.”

The men lead the

Muslim-Jewish Advisory Council, created last year by the American Jewish Committee and the Islamic Society of North America, amid a flowering of alliances between members of the two faiths. U.S. Muslim and Jewish groups have been trying for years to make common cause with mixed success, often derailed by deep divisions over Israel and the Palestinians.

But bigoted rhetoric and harassment targeting both religions since the presidential election has drawn people together. Jews have donated to repair mosques that were defaced or burned.

Muslims raised money to repair vandalized Jewish cemeteries. Rabbis and imams marched together against President Donald Trump’s travel ban tar-

geting majority Muslim countries.

“I would never have thought I would see some people in conversation, or anywhere near each other. Then I saw people on Facebook standing next to each other at protests — Muslims and Jews,” said Aziza Hasan, executive director of NewGround: A Muslim-Jewish Partnership for Change in Los Angeles, which has run community relationship-building programs for more than a decade.

Yet despite this surge of goodwill, questions remain about whether these new connections can endure. The sense of vulnerability Muslims and Jews share, and their need for allies at a difficult time, have not erased tensions that in the past have kept them apart.

“This is a start and we’ll see how it goes,” said Talat Othman, a financial industry executive and Muslim-Jewish Advisory Council member, who offered an Islamic prayer at the 2000 Republican National Convention.

“We are hopeful.”

Jews and Muslims comprise the two largest non-Christian faith groups in the United States and have a long history of trying to work together.

The chancellor of the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York, the flagship institution of Conservative Judaism, initiated a dialogue with Muslims in 1956, according to documents in the school’s archive. Rabbi Jack Bemporad, a pioneer in Muslim-Jewish dialogue and founder the Center for Inter-reli-

gious Understanding in New Jersey, said his efforts started in the 1970s when he led a Dallas synagogue and local imams started attending his weekly Bible classes.

Over the years, many initiatives on improving relations between the two faiths were organized internationally by governments and peace groups, while some American synagogues and mosques attempted to build friendships locally. Some progress was made, yet relations were often derailed when violence, war and policy disputes erupted in the Middle East.

In Los Angeles, Hasan said local discussions between Muslim and Jewish leaders would falter when participants from one faith would demand those of the other con-

demn an action in Israel and the Palestinian territories. “It would go back and forth, then eventually Jews asked Muslims to condemn something they couldn’t so they walked away from the table,” Hasan said.

Then came the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, prompting a backlash against American Muslims, and efforts to create connections with Jews began moving “at warp speed,” said Rabbi Burton Visotzky, a Jewish Theological Seminary scholar and a longtime leader in Muslim-Jewish cooperation. Visotzky’s outreach has ranged from a 2008 global interfaith meeting convened by King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia to serving collard greens at a soup kitchen alongside members of a New York mosque.

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Local & State News Roadways Continued from Page 1A In Galesburg, there are several alleys and roadways that will be vacated and split among the area land owners.

Unlike some vacated properties, the alleys and roadways in this area will be split according to the usage of the neighboring properties not half and half.

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“Not necessarily in these small towns do the alleys and roadways split half to each resident beside it,” Olson said. “Someone has maybe built a garage or a fence on part of it and has been there forever.”

There are 38 vacated public right-of-ways in various areas of Galesburg that are included in the approved resolution.

Supervisor Doug Cupples

said he spoke with representatives from Shive-Hattery about getting an analysis of the space needs for those in the Jasper County Annex Building. The Des-Moines based engineering firm is scheduled to visit and assess the building Tuesday morning along with discussions on additional buildings the county may be interested in for future use.

Also at the annex building,

supervisor Joe Brock shared a three year old air quality study done by Midwest Indoor Air Quality. The study found at the time the air in the building was safe and no mold or mold spores were discovered.

Brock suggested and the board approved contacting the air quality company again to assess the needs of an additional study. The previous work costs an estimated

$1,100.

“I’m the first one who wants our employees working in a safe environment,” Brock said.

In other business: • Newton Main Street was approved to use the courthouse lawn for an Easter Egg Hunt at 6 p.m. April 6.

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Through donations and volunteers, each child receives a new outfit for Christmas — pants, shirt, socks, underwear and at least one thing off of their wish list.

Club president Julie Bak said all of the dinner’s proceeds go to the club’s efforts during Christmas time.

The third annual benefit dinner will include cavatelli pasta, mild homemade sausage, homemade sauce and mozzarella cheese, served with bread and salad made by John and Mari Jo DeGrado.

“It’s for a good cause and it’s a really good opportunity to give to the children of Jasper Coun-

Rogers has a Bachelor of Arts in public relations and a Bachelor of Arts in environmental policy, both from Drake University.

“We wanted to give her this award as our way of saying thank you for all the time and effort she put into Newton Main Street, she will be missed from the board but we are excited to be able to work with her in this new role and see our goal of marketing our community in a cohesive way flourish,” Sullivan said.

Contact Jamee A. Pierson at 641-792-3121 ext. 6534 or jpierson@newtondailynews.com

File Photo Volunteers with the St. Nick’s Christmas Club box up food for Jasper County families in need during an event last year. The club will hold their third annual benefit dinner next month.

ty,” Bak said.

Tickets are available at the Elk’s Lodge and the Newton Daily News.

Advance tickets are $10

and tickets at the door are $15, cash only.

Brian Congdon will be playing music from 8 to 11 p.m. in the down-

stairs lounge.

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

Time to start controlling plants in Iowa ponds Although pond plant growth is not always the same each year; if you had problems using your pond last year, you could have similar problems this year. A healthy pond needs aquatic plant habitat, but too many plants can limit the pond’s use and cause imbalances in the fish population.

In an existing pond, mechanical and chemical vegetation control are the best options for immediate control. They usually work

best if you start early, when plant growth is not at its maximum level. If you wait until growths are thick, control will be difficult, take longer and could cause water quality issues that harm fish.

Mechanical methods include bottom blanketing, shading, removal, and water draw-down.

Temporarily blanket the bottom of a private pond and leave it in place for 30 days early in the season to limit plant growth in

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fishing or swimming areas. Use weighted commercial weed barrier products or thick black plastic (punctured to allow gases to escape).

To shade a pond, apply a pond dye in April to reduce the amount of light needed for plant growth.

This works best in ponds with a small watershed. Many blue and black pond dye products are available for pond beautification; Aquashade or Admiral, both blue dyes, are the only products labeled by the EPA to limit plant growth.

Re-apply the product at a reduced rate throughout the spring and summer since inflowing water can dilute it and ultra-violet light can decompose it.

Removal is a low-cost way to take out plants from high-use areas. It can be done by hand or with rakes and cutters (purchase from retail outlets). Draw-down is another method of control. To use this method, let water out of the pond this spring (or winter) to expose aquatic plants to drying (or freezing) conditions to limit their growth in future months after water is allowed to refill the pond.

GRIMES — April 1 is an important date to observe as the end of the annual Iowa Winter Moratorium (cold weather rule) and rules governing payment arrangements, energy assistance and bill-related service interruptions change until next fall.

This date is important to remember for any customer anticipating a budget crunch ahead with their bills.

Natural gas utility Black Hills Energy is encouraging any customer struggling with their budget to call the company to explore its billing options and payment plans. Black Hills also provides contact information for local energy assistance agencies the company partners with, including the Iowa Community Action Association.

Customers are urged to call as soon as possible. “We want to help our customers all we can,” said Tracy Peterson, Black Hills Energy’s vice president of Iowa natural gas operations. “There are more payment options and assistance available to customers who call before their bill is past due.”

Energy assistance agencies receive a portion of their funding from the Black Hills Cares program. “Black Hills matches tax-deductible donations from employees and customers, and we forward the total to the local community action agency for distribution,” Peterson said.

Black Hills Energy provides space on its bills to allow customers to make an optional one-time or monthly donation to Black Hills Cares.

Information on Black Hills Cares, energy assistance and all of the other energy solutions Black Hills Energy offers is available at www.blackhillsenergy.com or by calling Black Hills Energy toll-free at 888-890-5554.

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‘Serial’ listener

Candidly Unfiltered Kayla Langmaid

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have found a new way to enjoy quality reporting and story telling. Why didn’t anyone tell me sooner about the intriguing audio stories that can be found just a click away?

Last weekend, I visited two of my best friends from college, and they live about four hours away in Minneapolis. When I was preparing myself for the journey home, I mentioned how boring it can be to ride in the car by yourself. Both of my friends are journalism majors, like me, and we had more than half of our classes together.

Three peas in a pod — Kayla, Kim and Kayle.

I think it goes without saying that our professors didn’t appreciate our

similar names, and when we sat next to each other every day, it didn’t make their lives any easier. Anyway, Kim asked me if I had ever tried listening to podcasts. I told her no, and I really had no idea how to access them, and I assumed they cost money, just like when downloading songs.

To my amazement, Kim said you can download a series of podcasts in a matter of minutes and they are free.

I was really impressed when I figured out I had a podcast app on my phone I had no idea about, (I guess everyone has it automatically on the iPhone).

After I got over my technical difficulties, she told me about a podcast series she thought I would really enjoy. It’s

called “Serial.”

“Serial” is a podcast from the creators of “This American Life,” and it’s hosted by Sarah Koenig. Koenig, a former Baltimore Sun reporter, tells one true story over the course of a whole season, usually about 12 to 14 episodes. What makes it even more interesting is that Koenig is also figuring out the story along the way. She doesn’t know the outcome.

Koenig uses her reporting skills, her impeccable interpersonal skills and her networking abilities to dig for facts. Then she lays out the story for all of her listeners. In one of the series, Koenig is trying to discover if a convicted murderer is really guilty after a 17-year-old student was accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend in 1999.

The defendant, Adnan Syed, has insisted he is innocent from the day he was arrested in 1999.

Koenig digs into the case and dis-

covers significant flaws and gaps, and that there is no physical evidence connecting Syed to the murder. Long story short, I don’t want to ruin the ending, but Koenig organizes a series of interviews with Syed from the Baltimore penitentiary, and it makes for an incredible podcast series.

I especially admire how Koenig tells her stories. She is animated and clear in her speaking, and it’s basically just like having a novel read to you. I finished the series about Syed, and I’m on to a second series by Koenig, which is just as good, and it’s sometimes hard for me to stop listening.

I’m grateful for friends who share the same journalistic interests as me because I feel like I discovered a gold mine. I truly believe the podcasts have fired me up to be a better and thorough reporter.

Contact Kayla Langmaid at klangmaid@newtondailynews.com

American Conservative Ben Shapiro

Why does it feel like everything’s a scandal?

Over the past two weeks, Democrats have begun to acknowledge they have virtually no evidence demonstrating meaningful collusion between the Trump campaign and the Russian government. They proclaim that circumstantial evidence shows ties between Trump staffers and President Vladimir Putin — former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort and former Trump advisor Roger Stone allegedly had significant contacts with the Russians. But to this point, they’ve got nothing.

Meanwhile, the FBI director and head of the National Security Agency announced that they had no evidence that Trump Tower was wiretapped by former President Obama. Mike Rogers, the NSA head, agreed that any accusations of British intelligence involvement in Trump wiretapping is “ridiculous.” Republicans point to the fact that there were multiple media reports of Trump associates being caught on wiretap. But to this point, they’ve got nothing.

Scandals that catch fire require two elements: first, confirmation of a widely held suspicion about a politician’s character; second, actual evidence of nefarious behavior. Hillary Clinton’s email scandal damaged her significantly because of her long record of untrustworthy behavior, including destruction of records. Bill Clinton’s sex scandal damaged him because he had a long history of lying about his sexual conduct.

Other scandals simply never gained steam because they lacked the requisite plausibility, even if the evidence was sufficient. Yes, the IRS should have damaged President Obama. But the central contention that Obama used government as an instrument to target his opposition never took hold of the public imagination.

Sure, Iran-Contra should have severely tarnished President Reagan. But Americans didn’t buy the notion of Reagan as a great international manipulator. In short, politicians we trust more are less likely to suffer from severe scandal.

And herein lies the problem: In an era in which half of the population will believe virtually everything about the other side, we’re primed for scandal all the time . The tinder of scandal is dry, and everyone is just waiting nervously for a lit match to set the blaze. That means a whiff of scandal pervades nearly everything.

Otherwise-innocuous behavior seems laden with sinful potential. And those who claim wrongdoing about those on the other side gain additional credibility no matter the evidence of what they claim .

That means the conspiracy theorists gain ground while honesty loses. Those on the left willing to accuse President Trump of Kremlin connections sans evidence earn the love and support of those on their own side of the aisle; and those on the right willing to humor Trump’s most extreme claims about Obama’s wiretapping gain clicks and admiration on their side.

The result: Those who suggest that we wait for evidence are seen as gullible, naive.

In this context, the space for rational conversation shrinks down to a thimble. Instead of the left dismissing President Trump’s stupidities as stupidities, Trump becomes a nefarious character seeking doom; instead of the right acknowledging that intelligence could have swept up some Trump contacts in its pursuit of Russian interference, the entire intelligence community becomes a big blob of statist corruption. No mistake is honest; every action must be interpreted in the darkest possible way.

If this leads to an American return to smaller government — hey, we can’t trust anybody anyway, so let’s stop handing them power — this new paranoia might be acceptable. But it won’t. Instead, Americans seems bound and determined to hand power to those on each side who are most apt to identify the nefarious intentions of those on the other side, with or without evidence. That’s a recipe for not only polarization but also political breakdown.

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AMENDMENT

Iowa economy can turn around if we focus on education, job training

Earlier this month, we learned Iowa faces a $131 million budget shortfall this fiscal year, which ends June 30, and less growth than expected next year.

The state wouldn’t be in this position if we had adequately invested in education, job training and quality-of-life initiatives that allow hard-working Iowans get ahead.

Iowa employers have been saying for years their biggest challenge is getting enough skilled workers to fill job openings. We should fix this because 68 percent of Iowa workers will need a college degree, certification or industry-recognized credential by 2025 to work in health care, education, finance, insurance, manufacturing, STEM and other high-skill occupations.

Let’s change course and make working families a priority again

State View Sen. Chaz Allen by:

• Investing in K-12 schools and preventing more school closures, especially in small towns and rural areas.

• Keeping down the cost of college and job training.

• Making health care accessible to all Iowans.

• Increasing the minimum wage.

• Ensuring women receive equal pay for equal work.

• Ending wage theft so that workers get paid what they’re owed.

• Making child care more af-

fordable.

• Ensuring small businesses, working families and homeowners can make ends meet.

• Re-examining tax breaks for big, out-of-state corporations.

Economic prosperity and fiscal responsibility will return when the Governor, Lt. Governor and legislators work in a bipartisan way to make smart investments in Iowa and Iowans.

If you’d like to contact me about this or any other issue, call me at 515-281-3371 or e-mail me at chaz.allen@legis.iowa.gov. At www.senate.iowa.gov/senator/allen, you can sign up for my newsletter and connect with me on social media.

To contact Sen. Chaz Allen at 515-281-3371 or chaz.allen@legis.iowa.gov.

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Legislators’ health care benefits aren’t right I would like to thank Chaz Allen and Wes Breckenridge for sending me a birthday card on the occasion of my 85th birthday.

Having said that, I was disappointed to learn that Chaz and Wes were only paying $20

per month for their health care benefits. I am aware that there are many Maytag retires both hourly and salaried, and others, who would welcome the opportunity to pay $444 per month.

They are only paying 4.5 percent of what they should be paying.

This means that not only are we paying for our coverage (in my case, more than $700 per month), our tax dollars are be-

ing used to subsidize their coverage. This is not right.

In case Chaz and Wes have decided to do what is right and pay $444 per month for their health care benefits (which is a bargain) they are to be commended. If they have not changed, then the voters will have a decision to make if and when Chaz and Wes seek re-election.

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Obituaries Carl G. Shockey March 27, 2017 Carl G. Shockey, 94, of Newton, died Monday, March 27, 2017, at Nelson Manor in Newton.

A private family burial will be at Newton Union Cemetery at a later date.

Carl, the son of Bryan and Bessie (Nickell)

Barbara Ann Poole March 18, 2017 Barbara Ann Poole, t h e daughter of Wa l l a c e and Agnes (Albrecht) Poole, was born J u l y 12, 1949, in Waterloo.

She graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in

Shockey, was born Oct. 22, 1922. He graduated from Lineville High School and then served his country in the U.S. Navy. Carl was united in marriage with Rose Gilliland Otcheck Aug. 14, 1976, in Grinnell. Carl worked and later retired from the Maytag Company in Newton.

Carl is survived by his wife, Rose Shockey of Newton; son, Ron

(Sara) Shockey of Newton; daughter, Judy Van Sant of Sedalia, Mo.; step-daughters, Margaret (Tom) Elgersma of Sanborn and Juanita (Hugo) Jaramillo of Waxahachie, Texas; grandchildren, Andrew and Christopher Shockey, Justin and Brandon Van Sant, Jason Ankeny and Robert McFail, Jr.; step-grandchildren, Meredith El-

gersma (Travis Nelson), Julia (Duane) Martin of Mexico and Joel (Rebecca) Johnston of Indianapolis, Ind.; four great-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Betty Rockhold of Lineville. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Jerilee Shockey; step-daughter, Barbara C. Otcheck; and his siblings.

Rock Island, Ill., and went on to receive her sociology degree from Sacred Heart Academy in Wichita, Kan. Barb spent the majority of her working career caring for retired priests in their home. In her later years, Barb could be found in the crosswalk at Woodrow Wilson grade school shuttling children to and from school, a position she took very seriously and loved very much. Barb enjoyed writing. Her sarcastic and humorous

attitude, kept her friends and family on their toes.

Barb was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Entrusted Women ladies group and was a longtime volunteer for the American Red Cross for which she served on many disaster relief teams over the years. Barb died March 18, 2017, at her home in Newton. She was 67 years old. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Those left to honor Barb’s memory include a

cousin, Mary Krunzich; several other cousins; her nieces and nephews; and many friends.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 1 at the Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton. The family will greet friends from noon to 12:45 p.m. at the funeral home. A Rosary service will begin at 12:45 p.m. just prior to the service. Memorials may be designated to the American Red Cross and may be left at the funeral home.

Maxine L. Atwood Jan. 9, 2017 Maxine Atwood of the Monroe and Newton areas, died Jan. 9, 2017, at Nelson Manor Health Care in Newton.

A time of remembrance and celebration of life will be at a coffee time from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 1 at the Newton Place Apartments, 222 N. Fourth Ave. E. Burial was at the Palo Alto Cemetery in rural

Births Jaxson Joe Halterman March 17, 2017 Katelyn Roush and Adam Halterman, of Newton, announce the birth of their son, Jaxson Joe Halterman, born March 17, 2017, at Skiff Medical Center in Newton. He weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces and measured 19.5 inches long.

Grandparents are

Craig and Melissa Holdefer of Colfax; Kurt Roush and Maggie Engle of Baxter; Pat and Adam Halterman of Newton; and Danielle Veach of Ankeny.

Great-grandparents are LuAnne and Dave Haack of Cylinder; Jayne and Rick Shaffer of Joice; Barb and Doug Holdefer of Pleasant Hill; Nancy and Rob Roush of Baxter; and Grace Halterman of Newton.

Newton.

Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton have been entrusted with the arrangements.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www. pencefh.com.

Nature Tots Program Saturday at NSNWR Children ages 3 to 5 are invited to bring their favorite adult and join a Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge naturalist to read stories, explore outside, make nature crafts from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday.

The program is free and open to the public.

Pre-registration is requested.

The topic for Saturday’s lesson will be “Migrating Birds.�

Nature Tots programs are educational programs that are especially designed for young learners. Lessons focus on engaging children’s senses using handson and interactive activities.

To register or for more information call 515-9943400 or email Doreen_vanryswyk@fws.gov.Â

Police Blotter Newton Police Department • Zachary R. Sleeth, 28, of Lynnville, was charged with fifth-degree theft at 6:21 a.m.

Wednesday after a red Chevrolet extended cab truck fueled up with $52 worth of gas at Nip N’ mini mart in Lynnville. The driver didn’t pay for the gas and left.

On March 23, there was a report of an accident at the 164 mile marker of Interstate 80. The vehicle was a red 2000 Chevrolet and matched the description of the suspect’s truck in the gas theft. Sleeth admit-

ted to stealing the gas from Lynnville. Sleeth was arrested and taken to the Jasper County Jail. • Jessica Lynn Morris, 29, of Newton, was arrested at 8:28 p.m.

March 26 at 1200 N. Eighth Ave. E. on a Marion County warrant for failure to appear on a third-degree theft charge. Morris was arrested and taken to the Jasper County Jail. • Austin Blake Shepard, 19, of Newton, was arrested at 10:18 a.m. March 24 at 300 E. Nineth St. N. on two Jasper County warrants

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for failure to appear on charges of two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, fifth-degree theft and trespass.

Shepard was arrested and taken to the Jasper County Jail. • Anthony Stephen Edward Collins, 18, of Newton, was arrested at 7:05 p.m. March 24 at 1400 N. 11th Ave. E. on a Jasper County warrant for sex offender registration violation, first offense. Collins was arrested and taken to the Jasper County Jail. • Andrew R. Neff, 30, of Monroe, was charged with driving

while license denied or revoked at 8:36 p.m.

Friday after police were conducting routine patrol in the 2100 block of South Fifth Avenue East. They saw a red Chevrolet SUV traveling southbound in the 400 block of East 21st Street South. Police ran the registration number that had a driving status of being revoked for operating while intoxicated effective. Police identified the driver and the registered owner to be Neff. Neff told police he was aware of his driving status and that he wasn’t supposed to be driving.

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• 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. • Preschool Storytime will meet at 10:30 a.m.

Thursday at Newton Public Library, 100 N. Third Ave. W. Storytime for preschoolers, ages 3 to 5, siblings are welcome. Storytime includes books, music, fingerplays and a simple craft. Call youth services librarian Phyllis Peter at 641-792-4108 with questions. • Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at noon Thursday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 223 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton. • Meal & Meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday at Emerson Hough Chapter of the Izaak Walton League, 889 Highway F36 W. in Newton. • Penny Bingo will begin at 1 p.m. Friday at Jasper County Senior Citizens Center, 702 E. Third St. S. in Newton. • Knights of Columbus Fish Fry will begin at 5 p.m. Friday at the McCann Center, 1115 S. Eighth Ave. E. in Newton. The Knights of Columbus serve fish meals each Friday during lent through April 7. The meals consist of fried or baked fish, green beans, baked potato and dinner roll with all the trimmings. In addition the Sacred Heart Youth Group will provide homemade desserts for a good will offering. So come early and enjoy the annual fish fry. • NCT presents “Jesus Christ Superstarâ€? at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Newton Community Theatre, 1701 S. Eighth Ave. E. Tickets are $17 for adults and $15 for youth. For reservations, call the box office at 641-792-1230. • Kellogg Lions Breakfast will begin at 7 a.m.

Saturday at Cabin in the Park in Kellogg. Menu includes pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs and coffee, juice and milk. Proceeds will help Kellogg Lions projects. • Mayor’s Coffee will meet at 8 a.m. Saturday at the Prairie City Library. Prairie City Chad D. Alleger hosts monthly coffee. Rep. Wes Breckenridge, D-Newton, and Sen. Chaz Allen, D-Newton, will also be in attendance. All residents are welcome to attend.

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Abused wife wants to escape but is afraid to be on her own DEAR ABBY: I’ve been married to my second husband for 14 years. He’s a great provider, but mentally and emotionally abusive.

I want to leave him, but I’m scared to live on my own. We both work, but he makes a lot of money — which I do not — so I guess you can say, financially I’m comfortable. But I’m miserable.

I’m so unhappy I have tried to take my life.

He wanted us to be swingers and I finally gave in, and now it’s all I hear about. I don’t want to do it, but he doesn’t care what I want. His kids are mean and disrespectful. We have no kids together (which I want but can’t have, and he won’t adopt).

I feel like I’m wasting my life. I’m 43.

I had to have emergency surgery and almost didn’t make it, and he resented me for it. Why can’t I leave him? Why am I so scared? I have no other family. — WASTING AWAY IN THE SOUTH DEAR WASTING AWAY: You said it yourself: You are scared to live on your own. Some people are afraid of the unknown, and you appear to be one of them. Because your husband has been coercing you into having sex with other men, I recommend you contact a support organization such as RAINN (www.rainn.org); its toll-free phone number is 800-656-HOPE (4673).

Someone there can guide you in making an escape plan.

I also urge you to talk about this with an attorney, because you should not be penniless if you leave. What your husband has been doing is a form of spousal abuse, and between you and me, it shouldn’t take more than five seconds of self-evaluation to conclude that you would be better off without him.

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I recently had a baby girl, our first. We both work full-time, but my husband is gone nights and weekends and I’m the primary parent at home with our daughter.

Something has been bothering me since my daughter came along. My inlaws have never once told me I’m doing

a good job as a mother. I’m critiqued every time they come over, whether it be that her hands are too cold, her room is too warm or her nails are too “sharp.”

They compliment my husband repeatedly, and he’s the first to give all the credit to me, but I feel like they don’t think I’m doing a good job and it makes me feel bad. Am I being too sensitive? — CRITICIZED ALL THE TIME DEAR CRITICIZED: It is possible that in making these comments, your in-laws are simply trying to be helpful. Instead of regarding them as criticism, take them under consideration.

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1 Woman who stole to gamble gets year of probation

OSAGE — An Osage woman accused of stealing from her mother to gamble at a local casino has been given probation.

Marilyn Spartz was sentenced last week to a year of probation. A $625 fine and a 30-day jail sentence were suspended.

Spartz had pleaded guilty to misdemeanor theft after prosecutors dropped a charge of felony theft.

Police say she took more than $2,300 from her mother’s account to gamble at a casino, as well as to buy a bus ticket for her boyfriend to travel to Iowa.

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homicide victim, official says

WEVER — Authorities say a man whose body was found in a southeast Iowa park was a homicide victim. The Lee County medical examiner, Dr. Eugenio Torres, says 47-year-old James Nelson, of Fairfield, was killed by a gunshot to the head.

Torres says investigators are treating the case “as a murder.” No arrests have been reported. The body was found Feb. 11 in Indian Path Park in north Lee County.

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Lawsuit dismissed over house modeled after Kinnick IOWA CITY — Neighbors who had sued to try to prevent an Iowa City couple from building a nearly 7,500-square-foot home modeled after the University of Iowa’s Kinnick Stadium say they will not appeal last week’s dismissal of the lawsuit. The Press-Citizen reports that the lawsuit was dismissed on March 16 after a judge found no issue with the city issuing a building permit for the house. The house Reed and Sandy Carlson plan to build will look like the Hawkeyes’ 87-year-old stadium, complete with brick siding and a replica of the press box.

Iowa man found dead in semitrailer loaded with grain BELMOND — Authorities are investigating the death of a northern Iowa co-op worker whose body was found in a semitrailer loaded with grain.

Belmond police say 57-year-old Daniel Feller was pronounced dead Monday at the MaxYield Cooperative facility. A coop statement said Feller had fallen from a platform while grain was being loaded into the semitrailer. The co-op says Feller had been an employee for more than 10 years.

MaxYield also said safety regulators completed an investigation Tuesday.

5 Man to have judge decide his fate in murder case

LE MARS — A man charged with stabbing his sister to death has chosen to have a judge, not a jury, decide his fate. The Sioux City Journal reports that 34-year-old Thomas Bibler on Friday waived his right to a jury trial in Plymouth County District Court. His attorney, public defender Billy Oyadare, gave no reason. Bibler has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder, willful injury and going armed with intent.

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AP Exclusive: Iowa regulator keeps busy private law practice IOWA CITY (AP) — A powerful Iowa regulator has maintained a busy and profitable private legal practice even though a law mandates she devote her “whole time” to state business, a review by The Associated Press shows.

Iowa Utilities Board Chairwoman Geri Huser has been involved in 50 cases as an attorney during her two-year tenure, signing scores of filings and occasionally appearing at hearings during normal workhours. Judges have awarded her firm at least $177,000 in fees for her cases during that period.

An appointee of Gov. Terry Branstad and former Democratic state representative, Huser holds a job that includes regulating the service and rates of electric and gas utilities and reviewing plans for pipelines and transmission lines.

As chairwoman of the three-member board, Huser has extra administrative duties and earns

a $128,900 salary.

Under Huser, the board has approved eminent domain for the Dakota Access pipeline, major wind energy developments and rules on how utilities charge for customer-owned solar installations. She’s also managed to handle a variety of legal cases through a family firm, Skinner Law Office, an Altoona business she had distanced herself from when facing a potential conflict over the pipeline.

Clients have included a widow who claims her stepchildren are mismanaging a $4.5 million estate, the brother of an incapacitated man seeking to become his guardian, and a mobile home park who filed a small claims action against tenants. Most of her cases have involved administering estates, which includes distributing assets among heirs and takes months to complete.

State spokesmen de-

nied that Huser’s work conflicted with the law specifying that regulators “shall devote the member’s whole time to the duties of the office.”

But prior members who were lawyers, such as Sheila Tipton, have left their firms. And Richard Lozier, Branstad’s appointee for a term beginning May 1, said Monday he would withdraw from his law firm if confirmed.

State government observers said Huser’s extensive outside work was unusual and potentially problematic.

The arrangement raises questions about whether Huser can be working full-time and “creates real potential for conflicts of interest,” said colleges’ lobbyist Gary Steinke, who opposed Huser’s decision to withhold funding from university research centers.

“Wow,” he said of AP’s findings.

Huser, 53, declined an interview request. But board spokesman Don Tormey said she works

File Photo In this 2016 file photo, Iowa Utilities Board members Geri Huser discuss conditions of a potential construction permit to the Dakota Access crude oil pipeline. A review by The Associated Press shows that Huser maintained a busy and profitable private legal practice even though a law mandates she devote her “whole time” to state business.

full-time and that her legal work is allowed.

Branstad appreciates Huser’s leadership and is aware of her outside employment, spokesman Ben Hammes said.

Tormey said members can engage in outside activities that don’t conflict with board work, noting that past regulators have farmed and driven taxis.

He said Huser’s court filings — 500 since joining the board May 1, 2015— are made by assistants

and that she handles time off for hearings through “flex scheduling, vacation and unpaid leave.”

Huser has appeared in at least five hearings, including March 9 at the Dallas County courthouse in Adel, representing a farm widow who alleges that her late husband’s children improperly sought to evict her, removed a truck by gunpoint and locked her out of buildings. Huser

asked a judge to appoint a neutral party to manage the estate. Another hearing’s expected to be set soon.

Huser’s firm has been awarded $177,244 in attorneys’ fees in cases on which she’s been a primary attorney since joining the board and expects to be awarded $20,000 more in four pending estates, filings show. Fee information isn’t available in several other cases.

Iowa Republicans back ‘fetal heartbeat’ abortion legislation DES MOINES (AP) — Republicans in the Iowa Legislature are backing newly filed legislation that would ban abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detected, which would be the strictest ban in the country if enacted.

A GOP-led House committee had been set to vote on the provision Tuesday night but lawmakers later adjourned without a decision.

It’s expected to be taken up again Wednesday.

The measure was added to a separate bill that would ban most abortions at 20 weeks of pregnancy. The new version would include several abortion restrictions.

Democrats criticized the legislation in an afternoon press conference, though they don’t have the legislative power to stop the bill’s advancement.

“This is an all-out assault on women and a sneak attack

from Republicans at the last minute,” said Democratic Rep. Beth Wessel-Kroeschell, a ranking member of the House Human Resources Committee that was set to take up the measure.

GOP Rep. Shannon Lundgren, a committee member and the bill’s floor manager, said Democrats should not be surprised by the move. She also acknowledged backers of the bill are still securing enough support from other House Republicans.

“Overall, we are a pro-life caucus,” she said. “We’ve been talking about running a bill through our committee since the beginning of session. Republicans ran on pro-life issues.”

Planned Parenthood of the Heartland spokeswoman Rachel Lopez sent out a press release calling it the “most extreme and overreaching abortion legislation ever in-

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If the new version of bill is passed, it would still require floor votes in both chambers before it could reach the Republican governor’s desk.

Ben Hammes, a spokesman for Gov. Terry Branstad, did not immediately comment on support for the bill.

“Obviously, Gov. Branstad is very pro-life,” Hammes said in an email. “But until we see legislation in its final form, we will reserve judgment.”

Ed Failor, a spokesman for Senate Majority Leader Bill Dix, said in an email, “we do not wish to comment on house actions as they move through their process.”

Among provisions in the amendment: -A pregnant woman will need to wait 72 hours, or three days, before she can get an abortion.

-State health officials would be required to make

available to a woman seeking an abortion reading material that encourages adoption. It would include language stating Iowa’s interest in promoting adoption over abortion.

-A woman seeking an abortion would need to sign documentation acknowledging she was told a heartbeat was detected and the statistical probability of bringing the pregnancy to term.

-A woman or her spouse could sue a doctor in certain instances for performing an abortion. Parents could sue the physician if the woman was a minor or unmarried.

-A legal clause would state that if a part of the bill is found invalid, it does not affect other provisions.

The so-called “heartbeat bill” would prohibit most abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detected, which can be as early as six weeks into pregnancy. Ohio Gov. John Kasich

vetoed a similar measure late last year. In January 2016, the U.S. Supreme Court refused to review lower court rulings overturning North Dakota’s so-called fetal heartbeat law.

A handful of states have introduced heartbeat bills this year, according to the Guttmacher Institute, a research group that supports abortion rights.

If enacted in Iowa, the measure is expected to face legal challenges over its constitutionality. The U.S. Supreme Court’s 1973 Roe v.

Wade ruling established a nationwide right to abortion, though states were permitted to restrict abortions after viability — the point when the fetus has a reasonable chance of surviving under normal conditions outside the uterus. The ruling offered no legal definition of viability, saying it could range between 24 and 28 weeks into a pregnancy.

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Tips for Talking to Tweens (10-14 years old) about Inhalant Abuse Newton Daily News Each day, more than 17,000 young adults use inhalants for the sole purpose of getting high. Studies have shown that 10 is the average age children use inhalants for the first time.

More than 1,400 household products can be abused; these products are inexpensive, legal, and readily available in the home, office, school, or local grocery store.

Today, when officials talk to parents about inhalant abuse, parents say “I didn’t re-

alize people still did that” or “Wasn’t that big in the 90’s?”

— inhalant abuse still exists and tends to be the first “high” children experience before moving onto other drugs like marijuana or tobacco. Teens say that they rely on the adults in their lives to help guide them when making difficult decisions and to provide good advice. Talking to your child early about inhalant abuse is one way to prevent them fromabusing these products and harming their bodies.

• Ask your tween if he/she

knows about inhalant abuse.

Has he/she seen or heard other kids abusing these products.

• Reinforce resistance to peer pressure and provide your tween with ways to say no — “That’s not for me” or “No thanks, that stuff can be really dangerous.”

• Set your expectations and be clear. Let your tween know where you stand on inhalant abuse and how you would feel if you found out they were doing it. Emphasize that unsafe actions and risky behaviors

have serious consequences.

• Have more than one conversation about inhalant abuse and the harmful consequences. Talk about it often, inhalant abuse conversations shouldn’t be one and done.

Long conversations are not needed; 60 second chats regularly will reiterate the risks and expectations to your tween.

• Talk to your tween about the consequences of inhalant abuse (damage to brain, liver, lungs, and kidneys; loss of memory and smell; death-

even the first time).

• Change the conversation as your child gets older. Reinforcing the dangers of intentionally misusing these products is important when your child is younger, but as they move into middle school and their early teen years, it is important that the conversation shifts as well to cover your expectations and the deadly consequences.

• Encourage your tween to ask questions To learn more visit www. inhalant.org

Culinary students attend Beef 101 workshop Newton Daily News AMES — Culinary students from the Iowa Culinary Institute at Des Moines Area Community College learned first-hand about the beef industry and the basics of beef at a Beef 101 educational workshop hosted by the Iowa Beef Industry Council on March 24.

The event was conducted in collaboration with the Iowa State University meat laboratory.

More than 50 students and chef instructors attended. The workshop began with a presentation from Joe Sellers, Beef Cattle Field Specialist at the Iowa Beef Center, on Beef Production — What Happens on the Farm. Students learned about how cattle are raised and what cattle eat. It was important for the students to learn about beef production as it effects the product they will be serving in their restaurants. Major

Submitted Photo More than 50 culinary students from the Iowa Culinary Institute at DMACC attended the Beef 101 Workshop presented by the Iowa Beef Industry Council and the ISU Meat Lab on March 24.

points of discussion included what cattle eat, beef breeds and health products used in modern cattle production.

The next educational segment provided a further explanation of the beef product. Steven Lonergan, professor of meat science and muscle biology at ISU, presented to the students on

Beef Basics — grading, aging and more. Information about the different grades of beef, aging beef and meat tenderness was included. The information will help students make menu decisions in their restaurants. Lonergan explained to the students how myoglobin effects the color of beef and

why using a meat thermometer is important to determine doneness rather than the color of the beef product.

“The culinary students will be entering the restaurant industry and marketing beef to their customers,” said Brooke German, Director of Marketing for the Iowa Beef Industry Council.

“It is important that they have the opportunity to learn first-hand about where that beef product comes from and the different factors that determine beef tenderness.”

The workshop concluded with a beef carcass fabrication, conducted by ISU meat lab staff. The carcass fabrication showed the stu-

dents the primals and subprimals of the beef carcass and a demonstration of the breakdown of most beef cuts.

This session was beneficial for the students to visually learn where the cuts of beef come from, and the yield from a beef carcass.

Students completed a pre and post event survey to determine their knowledge of the beef industry. Prior to the event, the student’s knowledge level of beef was 2.98 out of 5 on average. After the presentations and guest speakers, the student’s knowledge level of beef increased to 4.22 out of 5 on average.

The event was funded in part by the Beef Checkoff Program.

Events such as the Beef 101 educational workshop provide opportunities for culinary students to learn more about the beef industry and to use that knowledge in their careers.

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Troy Hyde/Daily News Collins-Maxwell/Baxter senior Megan Ritter signed with Wartburg College on Tuesday at Baxter High School. Joining Ritter, front row center, were her parents Cheryl and Dan Ritter, front row, and CMB assistant coach Jean Birchmier, back row left, and head softball coach Troy Houge, back row right.

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Submitted Photo Collins-Maxwell/Baxter senior Abbey Kahler will play softball for Wartburg College after her career at CMB ends this summer. Kahler, center, signed with the Knights earlier this school year and joining her for that signing were her parents Joel, left, and Melissa Kahler.

CMB duo to play softball at Wartburg

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News Collins-Maxwell/Baxter seniors Megan Ritter and Abbey Kahler will both play softball at Wartburg College when their high school careers end this summer.

Neither of them expected the Knights to be their final choice. However, that changed when they stepped foot on campus.

“When I first visited there, I didn’t really have high expectations, because I always wanted to go to Central,” said Ritter, who signed her National Letter of Intent with the Knights on Tuesday in Baxter.

“When I got on campus, I was impressed with the academics. I chose to go to the school first for academics actually.”

Like Ritter, Kahler pictured herself playing for another Wartburg rival. She switched to the Knights after an overnight visit in Waverly.

“My top three for the longest time were Simpson, Wartburg and Loras,” Kahler said. “I struggled choosing between Simpson and Wartburg because of their similarities of both being private schools and both having great softball programs. After my overnight visit, I knew it was the place for me.”

Ritter and Kahler played together at CMB for the past three seasons after Kahler moved in from Ballard.

The Raider duo played a big part in helping the CMB program clinch its first-ever state tournament berth last summer.

They’ll have one more season to go, a summer in which both hope to lead the Raiders back to Fort Dodge.

“They were a big part of us finally getting to state last year,” CMB coach Troy Houge said. “We have been fortunate to have had quite a bit of players go on and play softball in college. I think this is nine or 10, somewhere around there.

“It says they at least love the game and want to keep playing. These two love to play the game. They play hard, and they are both very good leaders.”

Ritter will be a five-year starter at CMB when her career ends this summer. She played left field her first two seasons before moving to center field the past two seasons.

At Wartburg, Ritter said she expects to play somewhere in the outfield.

As a junior, Ritter had her best year at the plate, batting .348, scoring 27 runs, stealing 20 bases and reaching base nearly 43 percent of the time.

She had four errors in center field.

As a sophomore, Ritter batted .292, scored 13 runs and stole eight bases. Her fielding percentage in left field was .921. Ritter hit .304, scored 19 runs and stole four bases as a freshman. She had four errors in center field but her fielding percentage was .925.

In her first year as a starter, Ritter batted .319, scored 19 runs and stole three bases. She committed just two errors and had a .917 fielding percentage.

“Megan has been strong

for me since I’ve been here,” Houge said. “The only thing I struggle with is Megan has never been first team all-conference, and she has deserved it. I hope this year the other conference coaches see she belongs on the first team.

Hopefully we can get her to where I think she should be.”

Kahler started in the circle for CMB the past two seasons, earning all-state honors both years.

In helping lead the Raiders to the state tournament, Kahler went 14-5 with a 2.11 earned run average sharing time in the circle with fellow all-stater Mikayla Houge. She struck out 126 batters and walked only 10 in 109 2/3 innings.

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Local bowler wins Strikers Directory tour event in Cedar Rapids

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News

Stephen Koenigsfeld/Marshalltown Times-Republican Prairie City-Monroe senior Luke Greiner finished third in the long jump at the East Marshall Boys Invitational on Tuesday night. Greiner’s best leap covered 19 feet, 5 1/2 inches. Greiner also was part of the winning 4x100 and 4x200 relay teams.

Mustang boys take second in outdoor season opener

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News LE GRAND — If the first outdoor meet of the season is any indication, the Prairie City-Monroe boys’ track and field team is going to be much improved in 2017.

The Mustangs claimed two relay wins and placed in the top three in 13 events in the East Marshall Boys Early Bird Relays on Tuesday.

They finished second in the eight-team field with 109 points. Madrid won the meet with 169.33 points. PCM was 17 points clear of DikeNew Hartford, which finished third with 92 points.

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MONROE — Darin Galbraith needed to mark in the 10th and final frame to win the Strikers Directory tour this past weekend.

After dropping his first game of the match-play bracket, Galbraith had to come all the way back through the loser’s side to claim first place.

Galbraith won six straight matches on his way to the tournament title. He won his match 245236, which meant he had to mark in the 10th frame to win.

“It came down to the last frame so that was a mark that I had to have to win,” Galbraith said while playing in the Monroe men’s league at Mustang Lanes on Monday.

Galbraith plays on the Strikers Directory tour in Cedar Rapids all year long. The tour has tournaments throughout the city. This was the first tournament Galbraith won.

The bowlers took part in eight qualifying games to decide who advanced to the match-play bracket. Galbraith was the top qualifier but dropped his very first match with a modest 170 score.

That would be the last time he would lose. Sparked by a 228 average, Galbraith took down every opponent in his way the rest of the day. His top score was a 290 and he also had a 252 and three games in the 240s.

He had to beat the top seed in the winner’s bracket twice during the double elimination tournament.

“I believe I ended up in the top three for total points for the entire tour,” said Galbraith, who runs the pro shop at Mustang Lanes.

Galbraith likes to compete

Troy Hyde/Daily News Monroe resident Darin Galbraith won a Strikers Directory tour event this weekend in Cedar Rapids. Galbraith averaged 228 in the tournament and his best game was 290.

but said his true passion is helping others improve their bowling scores. He likes coaching high school kids and helping out other bowlers during the men’s league on Mondays.

“I do all sorts of things here at Mustang Lanes,” Galbraith said.

“If anyone wants help with their bowling game just contact the bowling alley here, and I would be glad to help.”

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

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SPORTS CALENDAR Thursday Track Newton girls at Boone, 4:30 p.m.

Lynnville-Sully boys at Belle Plaine, 4:30 p.m.

Soccer Southeast Polk at Newton boys, 9th 4:30 p.m., JV 5:45 p.m., varsity 7 p.m.

Pella Christian at PCM boys, 7 p.m.

Tennis Newton girls at Des Moines East, 4 p.m.

Des Moines East at Newton boys, 4:15 p.m.

Golf Pella at Lynnville-Sully girls, 4:15 p.m.

Friday Golf Newton boys at Norwalk, 9 a.m.

Saturday Soccer CMB, PCM, Benton, Ottumwa at Newton boys tournament, 10 a.m.

Monday Soccer Newton girls at Ballard, JV 5:30 p.m., varsity 7 p.m.

PCM at Centerville, girls 5 p.m., boys 7 p.m.

Golf Lynnville-Sully girls, boys at Montezuma, 4:15 p.m.

Keota, Sigourney at Colfax-Mingo girls, boys, 4:15 p.m.

CMB boys at Saydel, 4:15 p.m.

Tuesday Track Newton boys, girls at South Tama, 4:30 p.m.

Colfax-Mingo at Lynnville-Sully Co-ed Invitational, 4:30 p.m.

PCM Co-ed Invitational, 4:30 p.m.

Soccer Newton boys at Indianola, JV 5:30 p.m., varsity 7 p.m.

PCM at Des Moines Hoover, girls 5 p.m., boys 7 p.m.

Golf Lynnville-Sully boys at PCM, 4 p.m.

PCM girls at Eddyville-BlakesburgFremont, 4 p.m.

USA Hockey, women reach agreement The Associated Press USA Hockey and the women’s national team reached an agreement to end a wage dispute and avoid a boycott of the world championships on home ice that would’ve been a black eye for the sport.

Players and USA Hockey finalized the deal Tuesday night and announced it in a joint statement just three days before the tournament begins in Plymouth, Michigan. It’s a fouryear agreement that pays players beyond just the six-month Olympic period.

Players also received business-class travel, just like the men’s team, and insurance protection they asked for.

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Hawk boys open with dominant team win

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News CONRAD — Every boys’ track team in Iowa is out to snare the top spot in the newest event on the track in 2017 — the 800 sprint medley relay, which is four-person race going 100, 100, 200 and 400 meter legs.

Lynnville-Sully’s Hawks made their mark on the opening night of the track season Tuesday at the BCLUW Comet Boys Early Bird meet in Conrad. The Hawk foursome of Sage Zylstra, Nate Stock, Tyson Vander Linden and Corey McCoy has the meet record in the spring medley relay, winning the new race in 1 minute, 38.56 seconds.

The Hawks’ time, as of 10 p.m. Tuesday night on QuikStats Iowa, was the best in Class 1A as Pekin had posted a 1:38.93. It was the second-best overall in the state.

Lynnville-Suilly won six straight meets to end the 2016 season. The Hawks took up right where they left off, dominating the Comet Boys Early Bird meet. They won 13 of the 19 events piling up 191 points with host BCLUW in second with 160.5 points.

GMG finished second in the team standings with 81 points followed by Dike-New Hartford with 79.5 points. North Tama was fifth with 70 points and Meskwaki had 21 points for sixth.

“It was a great night to get

Hofer

Vander Linden

out and run. We saw some outstanding efforts and performances from our guys, old to young,” Lynnville-Sully head coach Mike Parkinson said.

“We were very pleased with the results, the win, but mostly the effort the guys put into this meet.”

The Hawks began their push to the top spot at Tuesday’s meet by winning three of the four field events. They were first and second in the high jump as Carson Dunsbergen won by clearing the bar at 6 feet, which tied his personal-best mark. Drake Ehresman tied for second at 5 feet, 4 inches.

Ehresman claimed the gold in the long jump with a leap of 188. Brevin Hansen took fifth in the event with a distance of 17-1.

Rylan James used a toss of 41-4 3/4 to win the shot put and Evan Squires was seventh at 34-7. In the discus ring, Jesse Van Wyk placed second with a throw of 115-8 and Grant Werhle was sixth at 105-1.

On the track, the Hawks opened with winning the sprint medley relay. They also

owned the hurdle events.

Hofer and Vander Linden turned in the fastest times so far in Class 1A in the two hurdles races. Hofer won the 110-meter high hurdles in a personal-best 15.40 seconds and Vander Linden had the winning time of 58.84 seconds in the 400 hurdles.

Gage Vander Leest was third in the high hurdles in 17.05.

Kinnick McFarland placed seventh in the 400 hurdles in 1:10.16.

Earlier in the meet, Carson Dunsbergen, Caden Dunsbergen, Vander Leest and Hofer combined in the 4x110 shuttle hurdle relay. The Hawk quartet won in 1:03.59, which was the fastest reported time in 1A. Zylstra crossed the finish line first in the 100 meters in a personal-best 11.88 seconds and Kemper Lukehart was fourth in 12.71. McCoy was the 800 meters’ winner in 2:09.62 and Cody Gibbs placed fifth in the race in 2:27.74.

Ethan Wyma finished fourth in the 200 meters in 26.49 and was fifth in the 400 in 1:00.57.

Elijah Collins took eighth in the 400 in 1:03.43.

Josh Dunsbergen ran fourth in the 3,200-meter run in 12:03.77 with Gibbs in fifth at 12:10.74. Josh Dunsbergen placed fifth in the 1,600 in a personal-best 5:27.13 and teammate Ty Breeden was sixth in 5:34.84.

In the 4x100-meter relay race, Lynnville-Sully’s Caden Dunsbergen, Hofer, Zylstra

and Stock edged out BCLUW by a second, winning in 47.20 seconds to BCLUW’s 48.37.

The Hawks’ 4x200 relay team of Caden Dunsbergen, Lukehart, Hansen and James won a close race with BCLUW and GMG in 1:41.59.

Stock, Vander Linden, McCoy and Carson Dunsbergen combined to win the 1,600 distance medley relay race in 4:01.34. Lynnville-Sully won both medley relays by 13 seconds.

To finish the night, the Hawks won the final event — the 4x400 relay. Vander Leest, Vander Linden, Carson Dunsbergen and McCoy turned in a winning time of 3:40.58.

Lynnville-Sully’s 4x800 relay team of Hansen, Luke Jones, Breeden and McFarland took third in 9:45.18.

A second 4x100 relay team of Hansen, James, Ehresman and Lukehart ran the race in 48.79 seconds and a third foursome of Wyma, Zane Fraker, Jason Craver and McFarland had a time of 52.50.

In the weight man’s 4x100, Lynnville-Sully’s team of Squires, Van Wyk, Wehrle and Colton Arment as first in 50.90 seconds.

Lynnville-Sully begins competing at 4:30 p.m. Thursday at the Belle Plaine Boys Invitational in Belle Plaine.

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

Hawk girls take fourth at Belle Plaine Invitational

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News BELLE PLAINE — With only one indoor meet under their belts and a lot of the girls practicing since mid-February, Lynnville-Sully’s girls were ready to get out and stretch themselves in the 2017 outdoor track opener Tuesday.

The Hawk girls finished fourth in the Belle Plaine Girls Invitational with 76 points.

Sigourney won the team title of the eight-team field with 99 points. BGM was send with 87 and Montezuma took third with 79.5 points.

North Mahaska placed fifth with 75.5 points followed by host Belle Plaine with 73 points.

Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont was seventh with 59 and Alburnett took eighth with 39 points.

“It was exciting to finally compete in our first outdoor meet of the season. The girls have been anticipating this first full competition,” Lynnville-Sully head coach Darin Arkema said. “Other than Sigourney in first, the team scores were pretty tight with only 6.5 points sepa-

Loftus

Makayla Rozendaal

rating third to sixth place. I anticipate it being that way against our conference teams all year.”

Makayla Rozendaal stretched out well in the two distance races for the Hawks. She was second in the 3,000 meters in 12 minutes, 41.32 seconds and was fourth in the 1,500 in 6:00.04.

Haley Breeden placed sixth in the 3,000 in 14:14.76 and Christine Nikkel ran fifth in the 1,500 in 6:12.59.

Mallory Loftus had a good stretch in the high jump, taking second with a clearance of the bar at 4 feet, 8 inches. Jelissa Rozendaal finished third in the shot put with a throw of 30-3 1/2.

On the track, Lynnville-Sul-

ly took third in five events.

Kaleah Ehresman was third in the 100-meter dash in 14.32 seconds. Mariah Vos led a 3-4 finish in the 400 hurdles in 1:13.53 followed by Abby Gruver in fourth at 1:20.00.

The 4x100 relay team of Ehresman, Makenzey Rozendaal, Camryn Russell and Brenna Lanser was third in 54.95 seconds. Lydia Akergren combined with Makenzy Rozendaal, Loftus and Lanser for third in the 4x200 relay in 2:00.30.

Lynnville-Sully’s 4x800 relay foursome of Kennedy Roland, Nikkel, Emily Van Gorp and Shaleah Van Wyk recorded a third-place time of 12:20.39.

The Hawks’ 4x400 relay team of Hailey Scandridge, Ashton Thomson, Gruver and Vos took fourth in 4:42.81.

Roland finished fifth in the 800 meters in 2:53.11 and Van Gorp was sixth in 2:54.57.

Russell placed sixth in the 100-meter high hurdles in 18.12 seconds. She anchored the Hawks 4x100 shuttle hurdle relay team of Vos, Gruver and Loftus to a fourth-place finish in 1:15.91.

Lynnville-Sully’s 1,600 distance medley relay team of Akregren, Kaylee Maasdam, Brittney Hansen and Breeden finished sixth in 5;22.54.

Arkema said it might not have been as warm as some would have liked, the winds were calm and conditions were pretty good for late March in Iowa. He said the Hawk girls know being properly warmed up for each event they were in was key to having good performances.

“They did a good job of taking care of responsibilities and being ready to compete and competed with great effort,” Arkema said. “The girls won’t back down from competition, and I know they’ll rise up to the challenges throughout the season.”

Lynnville-Sully’s girls have a week to work on things before their next meet. They will be at home for the Lynnville-Sully Co-Ed Invitational at 4:30 p.m. next Tuesday in Sully.

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

Cardinals intent on returning to top of NL Central ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals have been the gold standard of the NL Central for the better part of this century, having won nine division titles and reached the postseason 12 times.

That history of Midwestern success is a primary reason why St. Louis enters this season not quite ready to concede anything to its rivals up north.

While the Chicago Cubs have been all the talk across baseball this spring following their first World Series championship in 108 years, the Cardinals have quietly been preparing for a return to the playoffs after missing last season for the first time since 2010.

Motivation to make it back “is at an all-time high from a team standpoint,” starter Adam Wainwright said.

The Cardinals’ optimism isn’t without warrant, despite finishing with an 86-76 record and 17 1/2 games behind Chicago last season.

That team was beset with injuries from the start, particularly to a starting rotation that saw its team ERA climb from an NL-best 2.94 the year before to 4.08 in 2016. This year’s version of the Cardinals has already suffered an injury setback — with promising rookie Alex Reyes lost for the season following elbow surgery — but

File Photo Dexter Fowler is a new addition to rthe St. Louis Cardinals in 2017. Fowler, a center fielder, signed with the Cardinals after helping the Chicago Cubs win the 2016 World Series.

it also features some new faces as well as familiar ones recovered from injuries of their own.

Right-handed starter Lance Lynn is at the forefront of those recoveries, having missed all of last season with following elbow surgery. The 29-yearold was 12-11 with a 3.03 ERA in 2015, and he has appeared healthy and ready to reclaim his spot as one of the NL’s best this spring.

“I’d like to win a World Series,” Lynn said. “That’s the only thing that matters.”

Among the new faces in St. Louis, none have been more trumpeted than center fielder Dexter Fowler — the leadoff hitter and a clubhouse leader last season for the Cubs. Fowler left Chicago for a five-year, $82.5 million contract with the Cardinals, and he’s expected to add as much enthusiasm as he is athleticism to a lineup that’s been largely station-to-station on the bases in recent seasons.

Some other things to watch as the Cardinals begin their season: New Look: Fowler was the most celebrated of St. Louis’ offseason signings, and with good reason. The switch-hitter was sixth in the NL in on-base percentage last season (.393) and scored 84 runs for Chicago in 125 games.

The Rotation: While Lynn’s return will bolster St. Louis’ rotation, as will a fully recovered Wainwright, the ace role now fully belongs to 25-year-old Carlos Martinez. The right hander was 16-9 with a 3.04 ERA last season and will be the opening-day starter Sunday night at home against the Cubs. Right hander Michael Wacha struggled with shoulder issues last season and saw his ERA balloon to 5.09, but he has put

together a quality spring and appears ready to return to his 2015 form when he was 17-7 with a 3.38 ERA. Need For Speed: The Cardinals were last in the NL with 35 steals, but manager Mike Matheny has said throughout the spring that he expects a more aggressive approach on the bases this season. Fowler’s arrival from the leadoff position helps with that, but Matheny is also counting on improved baserunning from outfielder Stephen Piscotty and Wong, among others.

Bullpen Boost: Fowler isn’t the lone high-priced free agent signing, with left-handed reliever Brett Cecil joining St. Louis from Toronto for four years and $30.5 million. Cecil had a 3.93 ERA in 36 2/3 innings for the Blue Jays last season. He was slowed by a torn lat muscle but dominated down the stretch and tossed 3 2/3 scoreless innings in the playoffs.

Rookie Watch: While Reyes’ fulltime arrival as a starter is delayed for the season, the Cardinals still figure to have an influx of rookie talent during the season. Right-hander Luke Weaver is at the top of that list, having compiled a 1.30 ERA in 87 minor league innings last season before eight late starts for St. Louis in which he had a 5.70 ERA.

Newton Community School Board of Education Regular Board Meeting E. J. H. Beard Administration Center East Conference Room March 13, 2017 - 6:30 PM MINUTES Call to Order Travis Padget convened the board to order at 6:31 PM Roll Call Present: Sheri Benson, Josh Cantu, Donna Cook (6:42 PM), Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Ann Leonard, Travis Padget, Bob Callaghan, Gayle Isaac, and Christine Dawson Others Present: Susanne Gerlach (PFM), Brenda Hodnett, Curt Roorda, Laura Selover, Dan Sloan, Jen Smith (PFM), Mike Stanley (Hunt and Associates), Jack Suttek, Justin Jagler (Newton Daily News) and Randy Van (KCOB) Communications - None Consent Agenda - ACTION #10111 moved, Leonard Benson seconded to approve the consent agenda. Ayes: Benson, Cantu, Elbert, Friedman, Leonard, Padget Absent: Cook Human Resources Update Laura Selover presented the Human Resources Update Certified Personnel - ACTION #10112 Courtney Allen - (Resignation) 5th Grade Teacher (BMS) & Assistant Volleyball Coach (NHS) - effective June 30, 2017 Barbie Burnett - (Retirement) Kindergarten Teacher (AH) effective May 31, 2017 Cynthia Reynolds - (Retirement) - Special Education Teacher (NHS) - effective May 31, 2017 Friedman moved, Leonard seconded to approve the Certified Personnel Human Resources Update.

Ayes: Benson, Cantu, Elbert, Friedman, Leonard, Padget Absent: Cook Classified Personnel - ACTION #10113 Harriett Allspach - (Retirement) - Food Service (AH) - effective May 26, 2017 Gary Allspach - (Retirement) Custodian (NHS) - effective May 26, 2017 Elbert moved, Friedman seconded to approve the Classified Personnel Human Resources Update.

Ayes: Benson, Cantu, Elbert, Friedman, Leonard, Padget Absent: Cook Open Forum - None Superintendent's Report - Bob Callaghan, Superintendent Supervisor Reports Maintenance - Jack Suttek gave an update on summer projects, answered questions about the 10-year facility plan, and offered his insight on the budget and benefits of constructing the new middle school noting that the maintenance department currently spends 50% of their time at the current Berg Middle School.

Technology Dan Sloan discussed iPad upgrades at Newton High School, Chromebook upgrades at Berg Middle School, gave an update on the Technology Committee, discussed Category II E-Rate and switch upgrades to improve wireless, and fielded questions regarding the lighting and sound at the Newton High School auditorium, and sound at the Newton High School gymnasium.

Transportation - Curt Roorda explained logistical changes to the bussing traffic at Berg Middle School for the 2017 - 2018 school year and potential bell schedule adjustments, answered questions about weather, and conditions of gravel roads in the country.

Learning, Leadership, and District Business Bob Callaghan, Superintendent and Gayle Isaac, Director of Business Services Presentation of the Fiscal Year 2016 Audit - ACTION #10114 Mike Stanley, CPA with Hunt and Associates presented the Fiscal Year 2016 audit. He commended the district for their diligence in monitoring the budget. Benson moved, Cook seconded that the board receive the Fiscal Year 2016 audit as presented. Ayes: Benson, Cantu, Cook, Elbert, Friedman, Leonard, Padget Discussion Regarding Opening and Consideration of Sealed Bids - Jen Smith and Susanne Gerlach (PFM) were present to share with board members that

Newton Community School Board of Education Board Work Session E. J. H. Beard Administration Center East Conference Room March 13, 2017 - 5:30 PM MINUTES Call to Order President Travis Padget convened the board to order at 5:30 PM Roll Call Present: Sheri Benson, Josh Cantu, Andy Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Ann Leonard, Travis Padget, Bob Callaghan, Gayle Isaac, Christine Dawson, Tina Ross, Laura Selover, Dan Sloan, Jen Smith (PFM), and Susanne Gerlach (PFM).

Absent: Donna Cook Consent Agenda - ACTION #10109 Elbert moved, Leonard seconded to approve the consent agenda.

Ayes: Benson, Cantu, Elbert, Friedman, Leonard, Padget Absent: Cook Learning, Leadership, and District Business Budget Work Session - Bob Callaghan, Superintendent and Gayle Isaac, Director of Business Services Topic: Fiscal Year 2018 Budget and Tax Rate Superintendent Bob Callaghan facilitated a discussion giving board members a historical perspective of budgetary decisions (FY 2014 - FY 2017) and an explanation of the proposed Fiscal Year 2018 Budget and Tax Rate. He invited Laura Selover, Director of Human Resources, to review the district's allocation of staffing resources (FY 2014 - FY 2017) and share the focus for FY 2018. Selover noted how in recent years the district has had to make a shift in our delivery of instruction to best meet the needs of our student population. Gayle Isaac, Director of Business Services, provided a handout detailing a recent history of budgetary distributions (FY 2014 - 2016), current year (FY

Learning, Leadership, and District Business Budget Work Session - Bob Callaghan, Superintendent and Gayle Isaac, Director of Business Services Topic: Fiscal Year 2018 Budget and Tax Rate Superintendent Bob Callaghan facilitated a discussion giving board members a historical perspective of budgetary decisions (FY 2014 - FY 2017) and an explanation of the proposed Fiscal Year 2018 Budget and Tax Rate. He invited Laura Selover, Director of Human Resources, to review the district's allocation of staffing resources (FY 2014 - FY 2017) and share the focus for FY 2018. Selover noted how in recent years the district has had to make a shift in our delivery of instruction to best meet the needs of our student population. Gayle Isaac, Director of Business Services, provided a handout detailing a recent history of budgetary distributions (FY 2014 - 2016), current year (FY 2017), and projections for FY 2018. For the current year, Isaac is projecting a deficit of approximately $160,000 and explained efforts to try and mitigate this.

A preliminary update was given on the development of the FY 2018 Certified Budget, with Isaac presenting allowable modifications to the Iowa Department of Management's Aid and Levy worksheet, informing the board for future decisions to be made on the tax rate.

Adjourn - ACTION #10110 Elbert moved, Leonard seconded to unanimously adjourn the meeting at 6:29 PM. Minutes Mailed March 29

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Experience preferred, starting wage depending on level of experience. Contact Shane (641) 521-0547 HANDYMAN TO maintain and turn empty apartments.

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1950'S VINTAGE Vanity Suitcase $25. Dale Earnhardt Jr. 1:64 Collectible Cars $12 each. Vintage "Camp Snoopy" Glasses (from 1950's/1960's) $35 for set. Coleman lunch box cooler $6. Jacksonville Jaguars Headrest covers $15. DVD's $3/each. Candy machine w/tri-head (vintage) $115. 515-313-7803.

2008 YAMAHA golf cart, gas, with windshield, 2 ball washers, full enclosure, storage cover 2 locked glove boxes dash, serviced every spring, also golf balls no blemishes $1. a dozen.

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ADJUSTABLE BED, full size, excellent condition, memory form mattress.

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COMPUTER DESK, tower space, printer shelf, roll-out key board shelf $45. 641792-6351.

MUST BRING truck to purchase on March 29-30.

Pictures available. Call 858-761-1171. White sectional sofa $150; black sleep sofa $50; sofa w/ottoman $40; white dresser w/2 small desks $25; twin bunk beds $40; TV/stereo cab $80; file cab $10; kitchen solid wood table and chairs $150; microwave $10; card table w/chairs $50; Noritake China, mid-century wheat pattern complete 16-place settings $180.

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WANTED: FARM toy tractors, trucks, implements, farm related advertising items and Lego's. 641-526-3050 or 641-521-1448.

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IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MELVIN D. GEURTS, Deceased CASE NO. ESPR037023 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Melvin D. Geurts, Deceased, who died on or about December 25, 2016: You are hereby notified that on March 21, 2017, the last will and testament of Melvin D. Geurts, deceased, bearing date of December 7, 1987,* 1st Codicil dated July 10, 1997 was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Debra S. Cupples 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 March 20, 2017.

Date of second publication: 5th day of April, 2017 Debra S. Cupples Executor of the Estate 2713 Hwy 14 S 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) March 29 and April 5

Transportation - Curt Roorda explained logistical changes to the bussing traffic at Berg Middle School for the 2017 - 2018 school year and potential bell schedule adjustments, answered questions about weather, and conditions of gravel roads in the country.

Learning, Leadership, and District Business Bob Callaghan, Superintendent and Gayle Isaac, Director of Business Services Presentation of the Fiscal Year 2016 Audit - ACTION #10114 Mike Stanley, CPA with Hunt and Associates presented the Fiscal Year 2016 audit. He commended the district for their diligence in monitoring the budget. Benson moved, Cook seconded that the board receive the Fiscal Year 2016 audit as presented. Ayes: Benson, Cantu, Cook, Elbert, Friedman, Leonard, Padget Discussion Regarding Opening and Consideration of Sealed Bids - Jen Smith and Susanne Gerlach (PFM) were present to share with board members that they had received six bids from 39 firms in 20 different states with a strong demand to purchase bank qualified bonds. Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. (Denver, CO) was the top bid at 2.8043% true interest rate.

Consideration of Sealed Bids Opened and Reviewed by the Superintendent of Schools, Secretary of the Board, and the Financial Advisor - ACTION #10115 Cantu moved, Cook seconded to adopt a resolution directing the sale of $10,000,000 General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2017 with the best and most favorable bid being awarded to Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. (Denver, CO) for a purchase price of $10,313,803.30 with a net interest cost of $3,039,648.40 and true interest rate of 2.8043%.

Ayes: Benson, Cantu, Cook, Elbert, Friedman, Leonard, Padget Discussion of Proposed Fiscal Year 2018 Budget and Tax Rate - Gayle Isaac, Director of Business Services, continued discussion from the March 13, 2017 Board Work Session on the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget and Tax Rate.

The board discussed allowable modifications to the Iowa Department of Management's Aid and Levy worksheet and considered recommendations from the budget committee.

A revised proposed Newton School Budget Summary (FY 2018) was shared with the board. The scenario presented was the income surtax rate being set at 7% with a $300,000 cash reserve levy for a proposed tax rate (per $1,000 taxable valuation) of $15.74336.

Consideration to Set the Date, Time, and Place for a Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2018 Certified Budget - ACTION #10116 Gayle Isaac, Director of Business Services, explained the need to set a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2018 Certified Budget.

Friedman moved, Leonard seconded to set the date, time, and place for a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2018 Certified Budget for April 10, 2017 at 6:45 PM at the E.J.H. Beard Administration Center.

Ayes: Benson, Cantu, Cook, Elbert, Friedman, Leonard, Padget Consider Approval of Student Teaching Agreement with Central College (2016 - 2017) ACTION #10117 Superintendent Bob Callaghan presented a student teaching agreement with Central College for consideration. Elbert moved, Cook seconded to approve the student teaching agreement with Central College effective 2016 2017. Ayes: Benson, Cantu, Cook, Elbert, Friedman, Leonard, Padget Denison Culture Survey Update Board President Travis Padget and Vice-President Robyn Friedman gave an update on the most recent Denison Culture steering committee meeting held March 7, 2017. Diane Schnelker (AEA) was present at the committee meeting to discuss the purpose of the focus groups and target audience. The focus groups are scheduled to start following Spring Break, with data anticipated by the end of the school year.

Business Service Report Gayle Isaac, Director of Business Services Approval of Bills - ACTION #10118 Cook moved, Leonard seconded to approve the bills.

Ayes: Benson, Cantu, Cook, Elbert, Friedman, Leonard, Padget New Business - Old Business Bob Callaghan, Superintendent Future Meeting Dates Board Work Session - 5:30 PM March 27, 2017 - (E.J.H. Beard Administration Center) Regular Board Meeting - 6:30 PM March 27, 2017 - (E.J.H. Beard Administration Center) Board Member Donna Cook requested that Board Members are made aware of upcoming events and activities in the schools so they may consider attending.

Closed Session Superintendent Evaluation ACTION #10119 Leonard moved, Friedman seconded to go into Closed Session to conduct an evaluation of the Superintendent.

Ayes: Benson, Cantu, Cook, Elbert, Friedman, Leonard, Padget Adjourn - ACTION #10120 Leonard moved, Friedman seconded to unanimously adjourn the meeting at 10:34 PM. Minutes Mailed March 29

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2004 HOLIDAY Rambler Vacationer Motorhome. Ex. condition. 46,300 miles. 36' long w/ 2 slide-outs. New tires and shocks. Queen bed. Large shower. Toilet separate. Vintage Oak woodwork. Lg refrigerator and freezer.

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Maintenance Technician Jeld-Wen Door Division/Grinnell is now accepting applications for a self-motivated individual for a Maintenance Technician position on day shift, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Must be willing to work overtime when required including Saturday.

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• Working at elevation is sometimes required.

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JELD-WEN Door Division/Grinnell is now accepting applications for 1st and 3rd shift production positions.

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The associate will assist a special education teacher with an elementary student. Paraeducator certification preferred, but not required.

HOURS: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM. HOURLY WAGE: $9.45 PER HOUR. APPLICATION DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED. START DATE: IMMEDIATELY. Send a letter of interest and completed application to Shane Ehresman, Superintendent, Lynnville-Sully Community School District, PO Box 210, Sully, Iowa 50251.

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QHC Mitchellville, LLC is recruiting full-time CNA’s, LPN’s, and RN’s for all shifts.

As a member of our team, you may be eligible for the following benefits: • Pay based on years of experience • Sign On Bonus • PTO available after 90 days of employment • 2 Uniforms provided per year full time and part time staff • Health Insurance for full time staff- Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance

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As you interact with the people around you today, you’ll recognize that this is not your average crew. There will be enormous rewards for your gracious management of a wide swath of traits, talents, crotchets and flaws.

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Mustang girls win nine events at Chariton Early Bird

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News CHARITON — Winning nine events, the Prairie City-Monroe girls’ track and field team got off to a strong start at its outdoor season opener.

The Mustangs claimed six individual wins and crossed first in three relays during the Chariton Girls Early Bird meet on Tuesday. No team scores were kept.

Senior Jayci Vos and sophomore Paytan Schut were part of three wins. Senior Rachel Stafford and freshman Sierra Foster each won twice.

“It is always good to start out on the right foot, and I would say we did just that tonight,” PCM coach Bridget Martin said. “I couldn’t be happier with how we started things off this outdoor season.”

Vos put herself near the top of the entire state in the 400-meter hurdles. She won

Vos

Schut

the race with a time of 1 minute, 9.40 seconds. Vos was a Drake Relays qualifier and placed third in Class 2A in the event in 2016.

Vos also was part of the winning distance medley and 4x400 relays.

Joining Vos on the distance medley was freshman Kate McCarthy, senior Tatum Nearmyer and Stafford, finishing in 4:37.58. The winning 4x400 team of Stafford, Schut, Foster and Vos crossed the finish line in 4:25.32.

Foster also won the 400 in 1:06.70. Schut claimed the

Stafford

Samson

gold in the 800 with a time of 2:39.96.

Other individual wins were claimed by freshman Klaire Jungling in the 3,000, sophomore Megan Cowman in the 100 hurdles and sophomore Maddie Samson in the shot put.

Jungling won the 3,000 in 13:52.53, Cowman finished the 100 hurdles in 17.77 seconds and Samson’s winning throw in the shot put was 31 feet, 6 3/4 inches.

The final win of the night came in the 4x800 relay.

Schut was joined by sophomore Kirstin Ives and fresh-

Uhlenhopp

men Sayde White and Hailey Schutte and they finished in 10:56.13.

“There are multiple areas we need to improve on, but it is only March,” Martin said.

“We have plenty of time to make needed adjustments.

It’s always nice to get a good starting point for the season.”

The Mustangs, who most likely would have won the meet had points been scored, finished second in four other events and took third in three events.

The sprint medley team was second with a time of 2:05.09.

Mustangs

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

Field events lead Tigerhawk boys at Nevada Cub Relays

Continued from Page 1B The rest of the field included Don Bosco (64.33), Woodward Academy (62), East Marshall (56.33), Gladbrook-Reinbeck (31) and Grand View Christian (4).

The Mustangs claimed topthree finishes in four relays.

The 4x100- and 4x200-meter relays grabbed the gold. In the 4x100, senior Luke Greiner, junior Noah Anderson and sophomores Preston Van Wyk and Brayton Van Dyke stopped the clock in 46.01 seconds. The 4x200 winning team included Greiner, Van Wyk, sophomore Jarron Trausch and Anderson finished in 1 minute, 36.29 seconds.

The sprint medley relay was added to the boys’ list of events this season. The Mustangs debuted that relay in second place. The team of Greiner, Anderson, junior Noah Henkenius and Van Wyk crossed the finish line in 1:39.5.

The final relay to place in the top three was the shuttle hurdle relay. The Mustangs’ foursome of sophomore Nick Buswell, sophomore Nick Dredge, Trausch and sophomore Cole Dustin placed third with a time of 1:08.

PCM grabbed two individual runner-ups.

In the 400, Henkenius collected the silver medal with a personal-best time of 54.86 seconds.

Senior Chris Ellens was second in 1,600 with a time of 4:56.

Ellens also placed third in the 3,200 with a personal-best time of 10:23.

The Mustangs finished third in six other individual events.

Senior Noah Clark was third in the discus with a toss of 133 feet, 5 inches. Anderson took third in the 100 in a personal-best 11.58 seconds. Van Wyk was second in the 200 with a personal-best time of 23.87 seconds and Dustin placed third in the 110 high hurdles with a personal-best time of 16.64 seconds.

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That foursome was freshman Lexi Kuecker, junior Ashley Miller, sophomore Morgan Uhlenhopp and freshman Kate McCarthy.

Ives was the runner-up in the 1,500 with a time of 5:53.42, Kuecker was second in the long jump with a leap of 14-5 and Samson earned the silver in the discus with a toss of 102-4.

The third-place finishes came in the 100, 1,500 and 400 hurdles. Miller ran her 100 in 13.87 seconds, White’s time in the 1,500 was 5:58 and Uhlenhopp finished her 400 hurdles in 1:18.03.

“Our senior leaders really stepped up tonight, and our underclassmen are fitting into the program nicely,” Martin said. “I look forward to our season ahead.”

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Stephen Koenigsfeld/Marshalltown Times-Republican Prairie City-Monroe sophomore Preston Van Wyk was part of two winning relays and a runner-up finish at the East Marshall Invitational on Tuesday. The Mustangs won the 4x100 and 4x200 and took second in the sprint medley relay.

The final two third-place finishes came in field events. In the long jump, Greiner was third with a leap of 19-5 1/2, while Dustin’s best mark in the high jump was 5-4 for third.

The Mustangs doubled up in the long jump, shot put and discus. Trailing Greiner in the long jump was Van Dyke in fifth with a leap of 18-7.

CMB Duo Continued from Page 1B At the plate, Kahler batted .385 with 12 runs, two home runs, 28 RBIs and walked 14 times. Her on-base percentage was .464.

As the primary pitcher two seasons ago, Kahler won 18 games with a 1.70 ERA. She struck out 191 batters with 33 walks in 197 2/3 innings. At theplate, Kahler hit .337 with four home runs, 16 RBIs and 11 walks. She had an OBP of .406.

Houge expects both Ritter and Kahler to make immediate impacts in the Knights’ program. The thing he will miss most about both athletes is their leadership on and off the field.

“She’ll be a tough hitter. She runs things down in the outfield,” Houge said of Ritter. “She has never just totally worked on softball. When they get a chance to hone her skills in softball, they have a diamond in the rough. She has great ability. She’s going to be a

Senior Leevi Telfer was fifth in the discus with a throw of 115-3.

Telfer and Clark went 4-6 in the shot put. Telfer hit 42-4 1/2, while Clark’s best throw was 41-9.

The Mustangs compete at 5 p.m. Friday at Roland-Story.

good asset up there.”

Kahler said Wartburg head coach Jamie Mueller recruited her to pitch.

Mueller also told Kahler the Knight pitchers typically don’t hit when they pitch.

“Everything will have to be earned,” said Kahler, who is undecided on a major but is considering psychology.

“This doesn’t limit my opportunities.

I could potentially get a chance to bat.

And I am not restricted to just one position either.”

If Kahler doesn’t get a chance to bat when she pitches, Houge thinks that would be a mistake.

“That will be their decision,” Houge said. “It would be a mistake to not let her hit when she pitches, in my opinion. She is a tremendous hitter. She’s a great pitcher that doesn’t walk anyone. She can strike you out when she needs to, and she just keeps you in the game and does what she has to do to win.”

While Kahler and Ritter will continue to be teammates in college, nei-

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NEVADA — The Colfax-Mingo boys’ track and field team got off to a solid start in field events during the team’s outdoor season opener Tuesday.

The Tigerhawks came home with five top-four finishes and three of those tallies were in the shot put, discus and high jump.

Colfax-Mingo, which was the second smallest school at the meet, finished eighth in the eightteam Class B standings. The Tigerhawks scored 205.5 points and finished .5 points behind Class Camp 2A South Hardin.

Class 3A Gilbert won the meet with 450 points, followed by 3A Iowa Falls-Alden (381), 3A Nevada (366), 3A Carroll (292.5), 1A Colo-NESCO (230) and 2A West Marshall (218).

Leading the way for the Tigerhawks was senior Jimmy Camp, who placed second in the shot put. Camp’s best throw was marked at 39 feet, 6 1/2 inches.

Hill In the discus, junior Colton Lourens was third with a toss of 120-4. Sophomore Zarek Hill also was third in the 400-meter hurdles with a time of 59.81 seconds.

Hill’s time was the seventh fastest in school history.

In the high jump, junior Reegan Van Dyke placed fourth with a leap of 5-4. The 4x400 relay team also was fourth as the team Lourens of senior Adam Teed, Hill and sophomores Ethan Summy and Holister Koenig crossed the finish line in 3 minutes, 50.23 seconds.

The Tigerhawks compete at 4:15 p.m. on April 4 at the Lynnville-Sully co-ed meet.

ther had it planned that way.

Ritter said she decided on Wartburg as a school a few weeks before Kahler did. She chose Wartburg College over a potential softball career at Grand View University.

Ritter also considered Central College and the University of Iowa for academics.

“It was a coincidence, but I am excited to play with her,” Ritter said about Kahler playing at Wartburg, too.

“It will be fun, and it will be good to know someone on the team, too.

“They have a high placement rate for graduate schools and a really good biology program. It’s a great campus. I had a good feel and it was a great fit.”

Ritter, a four-sport athlete at CMB, plans on majoring in biology pre-medicine. She wants to work in emergency medicine.

Kahler said she knew Wartburg assistant softball coach Adrian Norris had been contacting Ritter. She wasn’t sure where Ritter was at in the process though.

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“I am really excited that she is playing there,” Kahler said. “I can’t wait to continue being teammates with her for the next four years.”

When Coach Houge talks about his senior duo, he looks to their mental toughness as a big asset to his program and eventually Wartburg’s.

“Both of them would probably tell you they would like to have that first game at state back,” Coach Houge said.

“But they came back and were lights out after that. They showed what they were capable of against Atlantic.

Abbey pitched a shutout and Megan drove in all three runs. It showed how tough they are. They both came back strong after some adversity.”

Wartburg went 18-24 overall and 7-7 in the Iowa Conference in Mueller’s first season as head coach. So far in 2017, the Knights are 11-7 with just two seniors on the roster.

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