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Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News The Newton City Council declined the donation of the former Newton Country Club with a 3-1 vote on Monday. Four votes were needed to pass the motion.

3-1 vote doesn’t garner votes for approval

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News In a 3-1 decision with councilwoman Evelyn George casting the lone no vote, the city failed to pass a resolution to accept the donation of the former Newton Country Club building Monday night.

Four votes were needed for approval to pass the motion for the $158,960 property to become city owned and both council members Jeremy Biondi and Steven Mullan were absent from the meeting.

“We did talk about the Cardinal Ridge development about six months ago and at that time the direction from the council was the need to have a new street in so the developers would be able to start work this spring,” George said. “I

agreed as a member of this council to the purchase and the city getting involved, just getting it started and then get out and let the private developers move forward. This seems to be slowing things down, and I am not in favor of having property that we don’t need.

We need to get that development kicked off and get out of the way so private developers move along.”

The proposal for the donation from XCO II, LLC and Walt Smith included the former Newton Country Club clubhouse building and the 1.63 acres it sits on.

The property is adjacent to the previously purchased 4.25 acres by the city for the Cardinal Ridge town home subdivision. If approved, the suggested plan for the building was to burn it down as a part of a fire

training exercise.

The proposal did not, however, include The Gingerbread House daycare center west of the property, which is still owned by Bill and Georganne Talsma. The outstanding status of the additional property was shown to be a major concern for several council members.

Newton Director of Finance and Development Bryan Friedman said while the day care center is not a part of the donation, it does have the same tenant as the Smith property. Currently housed in the clubhouse is a chiropractic clinic, Spinal Solutions, and salon, DeVyne Solutions.

He said in all likelihood the day care would relocate and meetings with Talsma have been scheduled to discuss what his plans are for

the property.

Newton Development Corporation Executive Director Frank Liebl shed some light on the drive behind contacting Smith about the property and ultimately having him donate it to the city.

“I think what led us to have those conversations was early on we had two different developers come out and look at that site where the city has purchased the property, and both times developers asked, ‘what about these buildings?’” Liebl said. “Their comment was it would be better if they were gone to really give us the development we really want. That is what brought us to Mr. Smith to see if he would be interested in donating.”

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Jasper County to launch new leadership class

By Kayla Langmaid Newton Daily News The Iowa State Extension and Outreach office in Jasper County has developed a new Place-Based Leadership program for residents to further their networking and leadership skills. The course is set to begin in May.

Anyone interested in making their community a better place to live and work in is encouraged to participate in the seven-session program offered from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday evenings.

The first session will be May 16.

The deadline to sign up for the program is May 2.

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Newton Main Street to hold Easter Egg Hunt Newton Main Street is holding its inaugural Easter egg hunt in downtown Newton this week.

Set for 6 p.m. Thursday on the Jasper County Courthouse lawn, children ages preschool to sixth grade are invited to participate.

The courthouse lawn will be sectioned off in four different age categories to allow a fair chance for kids of all ages. Newton Main Sullivan Street’s promotion committee wanted to try something new in the downtown area and get people around the square for the first event this spring, said Newton Main Street Director Graham Sullivan.

“With many events coming up this spring and summer in the downtown, this is a fun new way to kick off the event schedule,” Sullivan said.

There will be plenty of eggs up for grabs and some coupons for participating retailers in the downtown area inside a few of the eggs, she said.

“This was a great way to get the retailers included in the hunt, and will hopefully bring people in their doors to use their coupons” Sullivan said.

“We are hoping for a great turn out and successful event to kick off the event season in the downtown area”

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By Justin Jagler Newton Daily News Alliant Energy customers can expect a rate increase of 10 to 12 percent in the next year. About two-thirds of that increase is expected to be implemented in mid-April.

Alliant filed the request for a baserate increase in electricity on Monday. Both the interim rate increase, which will likely go into effect this month, and the overall increase are both subject to review by the Iowa Utilities Board.

The energy company serves 83 of Iowa’s 99 counties and about 500,000 customers statewide. About twothirds of Alliant’s Iowa customers are rural, and more than 20,000 miles of the company’s power lines are used to spread electricity.

“To put that in perspective, that’s almost enough to go around the equator,” said Alliant Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Joel Schimdt.

“Our crews manage that 24/7, 365 days a year.”

State Representative and Newton Police Lt. Wes Breckenridge is retiring law enforcement and his post as head of the NPD’s patrol division due to a recurring shoulder injury, Breckenridge confirmed in an interview Monday.

The 48-year-old, first-term democratic state representative has been a law enforcement officer for 27 years, and served 24 years with Breckenridge NPD. “The law enforcement community has been my family for all these years, and it was sad that I have to go out this way,” Breckenridge said. “It’s unfortunate, but I still feel a strong tie to our law enforcement community and still feel like I’m a part of that family. I will miss it terribly, but I still will be involved, stay in touch and work for the citizens of Newton and Jasper County.”

The NPD lieutenant has had six shoulder dislocations and three corrective surgeries over a several-year period. He has pain associated with three metal pins and three composite clamps installed in his right shoulder.

Breckenridge’s most recent surgery was in June. He’s been on restrictive duty at NPD while in rehabilitation.

Breckenridge said he received the news last week that he would not be able to

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Justin Jagler/Daily News A couple dozen farmers and community members gather at Gordon Wassenaar’s farm to learn about soil health during the Jasper County Cover Crop Field Day in Prairie City.

Soil health discussed at Cover Crop Field Day

By Justin Jager Newton Daily News

Soil health was the topic of conversation at last week’s Jasper County Cover Crop Field Day in Prairie City. A couple dozen farmers and community members gathered at Gordon Wassenaar’s farm for an afternoon filled with insightful information.

Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Soil Health Specialist Doug Peterson, with the help of NRCS’s Alan Wedemeyer, executed a rainfall simulator. The simulator showed how tilled soil leads to much more runoff, and therefore, prevents the rain water from soaking into the soil and helping crops grow.

Cover crops also play a role in soil health by prevent erosion and keeping nutrients in the soil. The rainfall simulator featured soil that was not tilled, soil that was tilled once and soil that was regularly tilled. The overly-tilled soil with no cover crops did not hold water well.

Instead, most of the simulated rain ran off the surface.

For the sake of simulation, runoff water was collected in a bucket below the soil to show tillage and cover crop impact. In actual farming practices, that run-off water

would find its way to rivers and streams, polluting the water and causing floods.

According to Peterson, less than 10 percent of Iowa farmers are implementing no-till systems for their crops. The popularity of tilling, despite the science showing how harmful it is to both soil quality and water quality, is a social thing, Peterson said.

For generations, farmers have been tilling because that’s what their fathers and grandfathers have always done. It wasn’t until the last couple decades the science behind no-till systems has come to the forefront, Peterson said.

Cover crops are used even less.

An estimated 2 to 5 percent of Iowa’s corn and soybean farmers utilize cover crops. However, cover crops have been on the rise. Iowa Learning Farms’ 2016 Field Day Evaluation Report revealed the number of acres with cover crops grew from 10,000 to 623,000 in the last seven years.

NRCS Jasper County conservationists, Curt Donohue and Holly Giombi, said the increased use of cover crops right now is located in small pockets and neighborhoods.

Hosting field days is a way to stoke word of mouth, Giombi said.

“I think once someone really is focused on starting cover crops,

and they do it, they see the benefits,” Giombi said. “Then they’re likely to continue and spread the word, too.”

Bert Strayer, of La Crosse Seed, was also at the field day. He talked about the increase of cover crops over the last 5-10 years. Certain seeds that he has long sold were never marketed as cover crops until recently. Strayer stressed the importance of building around a system. Not every farmer’s needs are the same.

There are many different cover crop options. As part of the field day, the group went out into Wassenaar’s field to observe the effectiveness of different crops. Some popular cover crop options include rye, oats and winter wheat.

Wassenaar has hosted Jasper County Cover Crop Field Day for the last four years. He is optimistic about the future of farming.

Changes will be necessary to make farming more sustainable, and the Prairie City crop grower thinks Iowa farmers will respond.

“We are agriculture — that’s what drives this engine,” Wassenaar said. “We have to figure out how we can adjust and fit to the world.”

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Many gardeners produce excess vegetables during the growing season. Some preserve their surplus vegetables for later use, while others give friends and neighbors the extras. Another option for using this excess produce could be a local food pantry. One in eight Iowans is considered “food insecure” and many of these individuals frequently visit food pantries for assistance. Donating a garden’s bounty to a local food pantry is a great way to help those in need in local communities.

Not all food pantries accept fresh produce. Some don’t have the space or refrigeration to store fresh vegetables for long periods. Contact a nearby food pantry early in the growing season to find out if they accept fresh produce. Also ask which days are best for dropping off fresh vegetables as some food pantries are only open on certain days. Ideally, harvest and deliver vegetables right before patrons arrive to pick them up. This way they will be selected and eaten when they are in peak condition.

While food pantries that accept fresh produce will accept most types of vegetables, the following are generally preferred. These vegetables are recognizable to most clients, simple to prepare, used in many different ways, and can be stored at least one or two days without refrigeration.

• Red tomatoes of all shapes and sizes are appreciated as donations. Look for varieties that are disease and crack resistant.

• Many gardeners have extra zucchini during the summer. This versatile home vegetable is generally welcomed at food pantries.

• Butternut and acorn squash are less common vegetables to find at food pantries, but they will store for long periods and are nutritious.

• Potatoes are another versatile vegetable. They can be used in a variety of recipes and can be stored for long periods. New potatoes and fully mature potatoes are accepted at many food pantries.

• As a staple in many recipes, onions are appreciated at food pantries regardless of color or size. Onion tops or greens are also edible, but the dried bulbs are best for donation as they keep longer.

• Bell and sweet peppers are appreciated as donations. Double check with food pantries before donating large quantities of hot peppers.

• Cucumbers are very productive vegetables. Slicing cucumbers are preferred as donations more so than pickling types.

• Muskmelons and watermelons are often welcomed at food pantries, yet large melons can be heavy and difficult to carry with a bag of groceries.

• Broccoli is one of the earlier crops ready for donation. It is also highly valued for its nutrition and versatility.

• Green or red cabbage is appreciated at food banks. One medium sized cabbage head can easily feed a family either raw or cooked. Compared to other leafy greens, cabbage also stores well when refrigerated.

• Orange flesh sweet potatoes are one of the most nutritious vegetables available. The tuberous roots store well for long periods, making it a great vegetable for donation.

• Carrots are a nutritious and fun vegetable to grow. While carrots are available in many colors, orange is preferred for donations to food banks.

• Since ten feet of bush beans can yield over six pounds of beans, it is easy to have a lot of beans quickly in the garden.

On-farm research shows benefits of planting ‘green’ with soybeans AMES — As more Iowa farmers add cover crops to their fields, they are turning to cereal rye — for good reason.

Not only does it hold soil in place, suck up leftover nitrates and help with weed suppression, cereal rye can be aerially seeded before corn harvest in the fall (or drilled after harvest) and is hardy enough to withstand even some of Iowa’s tougher winters.

One question farmers often

ask is when to kill the cereal rye. When planting it ahead of soybeans, many farmers play it safe by terminating the rye two to three weeks before soybean planting, hoping to avoid impacts on yield.

But results of on-farm research by Practical Farmers of Iowa reveal there are actually benefits to letting that rye grow. Two years of data from an ongoing study show that waiting to terminate the rye

had no impact on soybean yield – but late termination can confer other benefits. Bigger rye plants have a better ability to scavenge nitrates as they are produced in the soil. Once terminated, the plants are also more effective as a mulch for weeds in and around the cash crops.

In the study, two farmers compared the effects of terminating a cereal rye cover crop two to three weeks pri-

or to seeding soybeans versus terminating the cover crop within five days of seeding soybeans.

They found it did not matter when the cover crop was terminated — soybean yields were equivalent. The research — “Cereal Rye Cover Crop Termination Date Ahead of Soybeans, 2016 Update” — is available for free online at practicalfarmers.org/farmer-knowledge/research-re-

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Local & State News Council Continued from Page 1A Regarding the current tenants, Liebl said he has been working with them almost daily to find new locations and as of Friday, the owner had contractors making bids on potential locations.

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daycare made the comment that they didn’t really want a day care there anymore because of the ongoing construction, not only for the first town homes but hopefully as we turn this over to a developer, down the road, five, six, seven years there is still all of that construction going on,” Liebl said. “Their desire was to maybe not to have the day

care operating in that area, but we do have to find a new location.”

When asked by George if the property is necessary to move forward with current development plans, Friedman answered no. He said the city is currently under contract for the connection piece at 12th Street, the new Seventh Avenue corridor and that piece is

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return to patrol duty, and his injury-related retirement was effective March 31.

“This being the third surgery and all the trauma the shoulder has endured — I would not want to retire, I love what I do and want to continue doing it — but I don’t want to put my fellow co-workers and citizens at risk trying to do a job with an injured shoulder.”

Newton Police Chief Rob Burdess said in a situation like Breckenridge’s, fitness for physical duties is ultimately up to the doctor.

“It’s a very demanding job, mentally and physically,” Burdess said. “We need officers on the street who can chase suspects, be physically prepared and various other things. We have annually physical fitness tests (which every officer must pass).”

Burdess has served on the NPD with Breckenridge since 1999, and said the lieutenant’s service has been valued. “(Breckenridge) has been a longtime public servant, and I’m sure that his absence in law enforcement will be missed throughout the community,” Burdess said.

Although retiring from law enforcement, Breckenridge said he will remain an active member of Jasper County Crime Stoppers and Newton Says No to Human Trafficking. He also plans to volunteer in other areas and “try to do positive things for our community.”

Due to the City of Newton’s recent budget shortfalls and resulting hiring delays, Burdess said there is no immediate timeline to replace Breckenridge. The chief said they will wait for direction from the newly-appointed city administrator Matt Muckler on hiring a replacement officer. Burdess will at that time make a decision on a patrol division leader.

A police officer is unique from other city positions, Burdess said. It can take up to nine months after an officer is hired to get him/her trained, on the street and active on their own. All officers in Iowa are required to go through the academy and 12 weeks of field training.

“We want the best people on the street and at a high level,” Burdess said.

The large power grid is one of the major elements behind the case to raise rates, which haven’t been raised since 2011.

Alliant has also worked to decrease power outage time and frequency, Schmidt said.

The other main factor driving the rate increase is cleaner energy. Specifically, the newly-built Marshalltown Generat-

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Class Continued from Page 1A The program is organized into four basic modules, interactive tours and will give participants a chance to participate in three to four service projects needed in the community.

Associate Professor of Sociology and Community and Economic Development Specialist Deborah Tootle, Ph.D., of Iowa State University has developed the research-based course.

Tootle has experience in delivering this program across the state.

Each module focuses on a particular set of objectives and community skills, including, Understanding Community Leadership and Your Community, Identifying Issues and Framing

independent of the decision on the donation.

As discussions wrapped up, the unknown factor of the future of the day care building still loomed over the decision to be made by the council.

“It is nice to have something donated but it is also a quandary in terms of, it is donated, we are going to burn it down then there is this day care cen-

ter in the middle of the project sitting there,” councilwoman Lin Chapé said. “I think that makes sense. When I drove over there and I start to look at the buildings again, but that building, the day care center is a thorn.”

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ing Station just started production on April 1.

“That’s very important because it’s going to serve customers for decades,” Schmidt said.

“It will be a good conversion of natural gas to electricity. It will be cleaner and more efficient.”

According to Schmidt, the company expects to be significantly cutting its reliance on coal-powered energy and has already retired or repurposed about a third of its coal fleet.

At the end of May and beginning of June, there will be eight cus-

Ideas, Building Social Capital and Making it Happen.

Nathan Crane, regional extension director, said the Iowa State Extension and Outreach of Jasper County had some available dollars about a year ago to address economic and community development programming needs.

Crane said the planning committee has consisted of Denice Fischer, Evelyn George, Jackie Black and Graham Sullivan.

“We met with the Iowa State Extension Economic and Community Development field specialist who covers this area and with the organization Implementing Newton’s Future — we presented three different options we thought would be of interest to them,” Crane said. “Based on past proj-

ects, reports and surveys, they thought this leadership program best met their current needs.”

Crane said the leadership program is the next step for those who have taken the Get to Know Newton leadership and for individuals looking to build their local network.

“We didn’t want it to only focus on people who just work and live here in Newton, but to open it up to all the people of Jasper County,” Crane said. “We see this as an investment into the people of the county and building their leadership, to help with furthering the needs in the local communities and building leadership to help take on important projects within the county.”

Participants are encouraged to suggest tour locations, which will take

tomer comment hearings around the state.

The hearings are part of the Iowa Utilities Board process to approve the rate increase.

The closest hearing to Newton will be held at 5:30 p.m. June 6 in Marshalltown. Details regarding the hearings and rate increases will be sent out to all Alliant customers.

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place prior to the regular class meeting time from 5:30 to 6 p.m.

“We want participants who feel like they want their town’s voice to be heard, to feel that their communities are important,” Crane said.

Class meeting times are May 16, June 20, July 11, Aug. 22, Sept. 12, Oct. 17 and Nov. 14.

The class is $95 for each participant. To register, fill out a registration form found at www. extension.iastate.edu/ jasper/ Submit registration forms and payments to the Jasper County Extension Office, 550 N. Second Ave. W. in Newton. Checks should be payable to Jasper County Extension.

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

Annual audit report released for Jasper County Newton Daily News Auditor of State Mary Mosiman has released an audit report on Jasper County.

The county had local tax revenue of $54,444,157 for the year ended June 30, 2016, which included $4,947,545 in tax credits from the

state. The county forwarded $39,720,948 of the local tax revenue to the townships, school districts, cities and other taxing bodies in the county.

The county retained $14,723,209 of the local tax revenue to finance County operations, an 8.1 per-

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cent increase over the prior year. Other revenues included charges for service of $2,045,220, operating grants, contributions and restricted interest of $5,933,327, tax increment financing of $926,582, local option sales and services tax of $1,381,665, unrestricted investment earn-

ings of $72,583 and other general revenues of $425,618.

Expenses for county operations for the year ended June 30, 2016 totaled $24,141, 999, a less than 1 percent decrease from the prior year.

Expenses included $9,572,967 for roads and transportation, $5,958,171 for public

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Facing my fears

Keeping me on my toes Jamee A. Pierson

In honor of the recent April showers bringing out the vermiphobia (scaredy cat of worms) in me. This column originally published on April 26, 2016. his weekend I did something I normally avoid: gardening.

I like the outdoors, flowers and most things green, but lurking is probably one of my biggest fears, worms.

I’m not sure when my fear began as I did a lot of gardening with my mom when I was younger. I don’t remember being totally repulsed by the little slimey things, but I know I didn’t play with them like a lot of kids do.

We also used worms a lot when fishing, which I did with my dad quite

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a bit growing up. I know I never volunteered to put worms on the hook and honestly preferred to use their plastic counter part.

But Sunday afternoon, I found myself staring at what was left of the landscaping in front of my house. Late last year, my husband ripped out several giant bushes that had lived in front of our house for decades. That left gapping holes in the landscape that hadn’t been touched for more than a few years.

Since my experience with landscaping is few and far between, I grabbed the rake I borrowed for my mom and

went at it. Not long into my raking I realized I wasn’t doing a lot of good and took another route.

I knew as I got on my knees to start pulling weeds I might come in contact with a worm. In fact, it was almost a certain.

To help protect myself, I did put on a pair of gardening gloves to avoid any actual contact should I get too close to a worm. It wasn’t more than three weeds in, and I made my first sighting.

Knowing I had a lot of work ahead of me and there wasn’t anyone else there to do it, I powered through and continued with my work.

I know, it sounds crazy that I am scared of worms. They do pretty much nothing, don’t have teeth, and I only have to see them if it rains or I go looking.

Be that as it may, I am terrified.

During visitors day for my oldest daughter, they were studying worms and I had to sit through a book all about what worms are and what they do. It took every part of me not to just walk out of the door. Thankfully, I missed the actual worms in the classroom.

Even with all of my fear, I powered through and completed all of my landscaping work for the day. I dug up weeds, tore out landscaping paper and shoveled two wheelbarrow fulls of rock all while seeing my fair share of worms.

Although I may never touch a worm on purpose, I think I may have jumped a hurdle in having to be near them. That is good because I have a whole day of landscaping planned for this weekend.

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Sanctuary now!

Sanctuary forever!

“Segregation now! Segregation forever!” is what the pols used to roar in the old “Hey, Boy! We don’t serve your kind” South.

They got votes with it, too.

“Sanctuary now! Sanctuary forever!” the socalled sanctuary city mayors roar as ICE comes prowling around the door.

They get votes with it, too.

Ideology changes in America, but the business of buying votes with crowd-pleasing, bellowed stupidity does not change.

If it’s 1952, and you’re mayor of a southern city whose principal business is pandering to one ethnic group, you’d better stand for oppression if you want the white bigots out in the neighborhoods to hand you a vote. If it’s 2017, and you’re the mayor of a city whose principal product is pandering to several ethnic groups, you’d better pander to the brown bigots out in the neighborhoods.

There are very few American mayors who can ignore the Hispanic vote these days, and so a lot of them have lined up behind the idea that their city can righteously resist any federal law that will cost them votes.

That’s why I believe (horror of horrors!) that the Trump administration (if that’s what is) has every right to cut funding to cities that refuse to assist in the enforcement of federal law. I believe that because, if the federal government hadn’t national-guarded the hell out of places like Little Rock, Arkansas, segregation would probably still be alive in the South. Hell, if you built a wall around Alabama, and left ‘em alone, they’d have slavery back inside of 30 years.

Everybody hates the big federal government these days, but there are things it does well. One of them is to step in (sometimes with bayonets fixed) when your local government is stupid, vicious, greedy, venal or corrupt.

A big city American mayor, often Hispanic himself or herself, is damn well aware that he didn’t get elected until the white population of the city fell to below 50 percent. Now, he or she walks the line between blacks and a collection of Hispanics from a number of countries, some of whom are legal and some of whom are so wet they’re standing in a puddle.

And he damn well doesn’t need to start handing people named “Delgado” over to immigration, not if he wants to stay in the big office that looks out on the entire city, not if he doesn’t want to go back to running a community outreach center in a neighborhood where more than a third of the residents have a neck tattoo.

So he pimps, just like his long-ago white southern mayor ancestors pimped. And he’ll fold up like a toy if you get tough with him, because mayors have polls in place of principles. Sure, the mayor loves his semi-constituents here illegally, and will gratefully accept their illegal votes, but pull the money the city uses to hire teachers and fix potholes, and he’ll get real reasonable real fast.

I’m a quiet guy, a pay-my-taxes, recycle, putmoney-in-the-parking-meter guy. I think there is such a thing as illegal immigration, and, rather than build a wall out of dollar bills, I think we need to enforce immigration laws IN the country.

I think we need to make employers liable if they hire people here illegally. Employers are no different than mayors. They’ll hire $8-an-hour workers here illegally until they get sued by the feds and forced to cough up a $2 million fine. Then, they’ll raise wages to $15 and go find some Americans to do the job.

And if you think this column is too “conservative” coming from a guy who is often on the liberal side, just remember, I’m not a politician. I don’t trade principles for politics.

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Education, budget and abortion ban discussions top week at Capitol Education omnibus bill: SF 475 passed out of the Senate with limited Democratic support, and it’s now in the House awaiting debate. The bill is large, with seven divisions. Division One, dealing with expanding online schools, seems most controversial.

Iowa code now limits the number of students who receive most of the education online. Currently, two Iowa school districts host a virtual school that is a private, for-profit company. Eight hundred and eight students are currently enrolled. The companies get state aid for each student. Those companies can keep 90 percent, while the hosting schools get the other 1 percent. This amounted to $5.2 million in taxpayer dollars going to the two for-profit schools this school year. Both companies have been criticized for providing sub-par education. The State Dept. of Education said this year there were substantial reductions in proficiency in reading, math and science.

SF 475 would allow unlimited enrollment and permit additional online school vendors to potentially enter the market. In one aspect, this could assist our school districts in offering classes they may not have the staff or class size to offer. But another consequence could be an increased open enrollment to schools which offer online courses, which could hurt the districts the students live in. We currently have approximately 35,000 students who are home schooled or attend private Christian or Catholic schools. If even half took advantage of this opportunity to take part in online education, it would cost a lot of additional funding in the education budget to cover those new students. Iowa already has a state-sponsored online education program called Iowa Learning Online. ILO is available to all Iowa accredited public school districts, non-public schools, and dually-enrolled home school students.

Other Divisions in the Omnibus bill include a section that calls for changes to the current requirement that children have a dental and vision screening before they start school. Another Division calls for a reorganization of Iowa’s AEA system. In looking at the entire bill, we

State View Rep. Wes Breckenridge can see some things that would benefit our school districts and students.

However, there are some areas that could cause some expensive unintended consequences. I hope we improve the bill with amendments on the floor.

Governor’s budget: Gov. Terry Branstad is responding to a shortfall in state revenue by cutting $173 million in spending from a budget blueprint he previously proposed to the Iowa Legislature for 2017-18 fiscal year. The revised budget package totals $7.283 billion for fiscal year 2018, which runs from July 1 of this year to June 30, 2018. When the current 2017 budget was revealed to be short $131 million this month, Branstad said the shortfall would be made up with the state’s rainy day fund, with the understanding that the 2018 budget would be altered to pay a portion of the $131M back. The revised budget released by the Governor on March 27 lists $25 million in cuts. The targets of the reductions are familiar: the Regents institutions ($3M), Iowa’s community colleges ($1.2M) and Department of Human Services ($6.7M). Other departments are also hit to the tune of $15 million, including Natural Resources ($1M).

We are looking at the budget to identify inefficiencies of runaway tax credits that are not providing a return on investment. We cannot continue to give large tax credits to out of state corporations that are not impacting economic growth for our state and providing good jobs for Iowans.

Abortion ban: A bill (SF 471) that would ban abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy came over from the Senate a few weeks ago. The bill went to the House Human Resources subcommittee and the Republican caucus in the subcommittee proposed an amendment that would restrict abortion much further: no abortions would be allowed as soon

as the fetus’s heartbeat could be detected, typically at about six weeks.

There were other far-reaching rules in the amendment including restrictions on some common types of birth control. The amendment was withdrawn, and a new amendment took its place that took the bill back to banning abortion after 20 weeks. However, the amendment added other provisions that were not in the Senate version: there is no exception for abortion permissible in the case of severe fetal anomalies (the fetus is not developing lungs, for example, and wouldn’t survive after birth), and there are no exception pregnancies resulting from rape or incest. The amendment says doctors wouldn’t be held criminally liable for performing abortion after 20 weeks, but would be in danger of losing their license. SF 471 has now been voted out of the House Human Resources committee and heads to the House floor.

It’s obvious that there is significant struggle within the House Republican caucus about how to go about their goal of limiting and ultimately banning all abortions. Stories of heartache of parents who knew that their child would have no chance to live after birth were read. Medical professionals stated that fetal anomalies often cannot be detected until 20 weeks of pregnancy or later, thus making earlier termination of the pregnancy not possible, and that sometimes, continuing a pregnancy puts the mother’s health in danger. It was emphasized that these later term abortions often end a much-wanted pregnancy, and the extremely challenging situations that parents and their doctors find themselves. A physician could be forced to make a judgment call between their best medical judgment for his/her patient and the law. The doctor is forced to choose between making sure their license is safe and the best medical advice they could give their patient.

Circumstances impacting the mother’s health, viability of the child, cases of rape and incest of a minor or dependent adult can occur and must be considered. I think these difficult decisions are best left to a woman and her doctor, not politicians.

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Obituaries G. Levi Isenberger April 2, 2017 G. Levi Isenberger, 94, of LeGrand, formerly of Baxter, passed a w a y S u n d a y, April 2, 2017. A funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday,

Loretta J. Kono April 3, 2017 Loretta J. Kono, 78, of Newton, formerly of Prairie City, Colfax and Knoxville, died Monday, April 3, 2 0 1 7 , at Park Centre in Newton. Loretta’s fu-

Eugene E. Webster April 1, 2017 Eugene E. Webster, 70, of Newton, died Saturday, April 1, 2017, at Accura of Newton West.

A celebration of life will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 1 at Midtown Café.

Arrangements are being handled by the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory in Newton.

April 6 at Bethany United Church of Christ in Baxter. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. at the church. Interment will be at Bethany Cemetery in Baxter. Arrangements are entrusted pending at Anderson Funeral Home, 405 W. Main St. in Marshalltown. Online condolences may be sent toandersonfhs.com.

Levi was born Aug. 25, 1922, to George and Minnie (Dake) Isenberger in Clarion. He graduated from Clarion

High School in 1940.

Levi was united in marriage to Martha Allspach June 18, 1944, in Baxter.

He owned and operated Mar-Lee Café in Baxter.

Levi was also employed with Maytag in Newton.

He held many side jobs through the years. He enjoyed both vegetable and flower gardening.

He loved to fish, taking many trips to do so. The true enjoyment of his life was his family and grandkids.

Levi will be missed

by two daughters, Martia Isenberger of LeGrand and Polly (Steve) Isleman of Des Moines; a son, Gregg (Pat) Isenberger of Ames; four grandchildren, Chanel (Michael) Morris, Rion England, Kirstin (Chris) Madden and Jaecob (Holly) Runner; five great-grandchildren; a brother, Maynard Isenberger; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, four brothers and four sisters.

neral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, April 7 at the funeral home. The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 6 at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Colfax Cemetery in Colfax.

Memorials to Adult & Teen Challenge of the Midlands may be left at the funeral home.

Memorials may also be mailed to the funeral home, please add, Attn: Kono Family on the en-

velope.

Those left to cherish Loretta’s memory are her sons, Vince (Tina) Kono of Reasnor, Jeff Kono of Kansas City, Mo., and Vinton (Sara) Kono of Des Moines; nine grandchildren, Michelle (James) White of Des Moines, Brandon (Allison) Kono of Granger, Becca Kono of Newton, Michael (Zenda) Kono of Kansas City, Mo., Kolton (Shay) Kono of Kansas City, Mo., Jordan

(Isaac) Gettler of Des Moines, Travis Kono of Des Moines, Jacob Drew of Des Moines and Joshua Drew of Saint Amant, La.; 14 great-grandchildren; and her brother, Larry (Stephanie) Cline of Prairie City.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leland Ellis Kono; husband, Charley Martin; great-granddaughter, Audrey White in infancy; two brothers; and a sister.

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Richard M. Buehler April 3, 2017 Richard M. Buehler, 78, died Monday, April 3, 2017, at the Carlisle Care Center under the care of Unity Point Hospice.

A time of remembrance and celebration of life will be at 1 p.m.

Thursday, April 6 at the Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton, with a visitation an hour prior to the service. Burial will be in the Newton Union Cemetery.

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

Submitted Photo The Newton Noon Kiwanis were honored to have Ashlee Freese and Logan Zaabel as our March Students of the Month. The book “Kites Sail High” by Ruth Heller, will be donated in their names to Peck Childcare Center. The book was presented to them by Jeff Pence, president of the Newton Noon Kiwanis. Find out more about the group at www.newtonkiwanis.org or facebook.com/Newton-Noon-Kiwanis

Sounds of Nature Concert at Lake Red Rock Central College Percussion Ensemble will be featured during the Sounds of Nature Concert at 3 p.m.

Sunday at the Playscape at North Overlook Beach at Lake Red Rock.

Join members of the percussion ensemble for some lively music and a jam session using “instruments”

found in nature.

Admission is free. In case of rain, event will be at the Red Rock Visitor Center.

For more information contact Lake Red Rock at 641-828-7522 or 641-628-8690 or email lakeredrock@usace.army.mil.

Police Blotter Jasper County Sheriff ’s Office • Adrian Naveja, 23, of Kellogg, was charged with fourth-degree

theft at 8 a.m. March 23. Naveja is accused of taking power tools from Aline Iron and Metal at 101 High St.

in Kellogg. Naveja is accused of then selling the tools to a neighbor.

Naveja told officials he did take the power

tools. The value of the tools was $400. Naveja was released and issued a citation to appear in court.

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

Dinner will be in the basement of the church.

• Discover Hope, a faith-based addiction support group, will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at 219 N. Second Ave. W., in Newton.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 8 p.m.

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

• The Walking Day 5K will meet at 8 a.m.

Wednesday at Newton Public Library, 100 N. Third Ave. W. • Jasper County Human Service Providers will meet at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at The Salvation Army in Newton. Robbie Robinson will be giving an overview of the services provided by Discover Hope 5:17.

• Emergency Siren Test will begin at 10 a.m.

Wednesday in Sully. Jasper County conducts a test of the emergency sirens in Sully the first Wednesday of each month to ensure the emergency sirens are working correctly.

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

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

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

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

Wednesday at the Masonic Temple in Prairie City.

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

• Newton DMACC Provost Open House will begin at 4 p.m. Thursday in the second floor atrium at the DMACC Newton Campus. Stop by to visit with Joe DeHart, the new provost of the DMACC Newton Campus.

• Meal & Meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday at Emerson Hough Chapter of the Izaak Walton League, 889 Highway F36 W. in Newton.

• NCT presents “Jesus Christ Superstar” at 7 p.m. Thursday 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.

• 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.

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Grandparents’ pink grad gift comes right out of the blue DEAR ABBY: My daughter is graduating from high school in May. She has been accepted to a prestigious university, entirely due to her own hard work and dedication.

My father-in-law recently informed us that his new wife had selected our daughter’s graduation present, and they are excited to give it to her. They chose a pink luggage set. My husband and I are mystified about why they decided this would be the perfect gift for our daughter. We know she will be embarrassed — but gracious — if she receives this gift in front of our family and friends on graduation day. We would like to spare her the awkwardness and having to return an inappropriate gift.

Abby, would it be rude of us to strongly encourage them to rethink their gift? How do we broach the subject so we don’t cause hurt feelings or a rift? We are grateful for their generosity, but we know the gift won’t suit our grad. — MYSTIFIED MOTHER DEAR MOTHER: I do not advise your becoming involved with this. Warn your daughter in advance what the gift will be so she isn’t caught flat-footed on graduation day. If she chooses to exchange the luggage for something she feels will be more appropriate, she should do so. Luggage that stands out like a sore thumb may be easier to spot on an airport carousel, but it can also be more vulnerable to theft than something that blends in.

DEAR ABBY: I have a tough problem. I care very much for my girlfriend. She keeps me in check and does everything for me. However, my best friend’s sister and I are extremely close. By close, I mean we have conversations about how things would be if we were dating. We have so much fun together. We never, ever argue, whereas my girlfriend and I are constantly fighting. I legitimately want the other girl, but I don’t know what I should do.

— SCARED AND STUCK IN ST.

PAUL DEAR SCARED AND STUCK: You are a free man, neither married nor engaged. Because you have romantic feelings for someone else, gather your courage and level with your girlfriend.

Tell her that while you appreciate everything she has done for you, you want to be free to date other people and think she should, too. The news will probably come as a shock to her, but it’s the honest thing to do and better for both of you.

DEAR ABBY: My ex-husband recently died, and I have just learned he had an illegitimate son 25 years ago.

The son tracked me down wanting to know things about his biological father.

My late husband and I had two children before this one was born. So, do I tell my children they have a half-brother and his aunts they have another nephew? — TRACKED DOWN IN ILLINOIS DEAR TRACKED DOWN: I see no reason to make any announcements right now. Keep the news to yourself until you are sure that the man wants more contact with his relatives and isn’t just looking for medical information that could affect him. You also should make absolutely certain that he truly IS your late husband’s son by discussing it with an attorney before sharing any news or details.

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Health insurer Wellmark to stop selling individual policies DES MOINES — A decision by Iowa’s dominant health insurance company to stop selling individual policies could leave thousands of residents scrambling to get new policies. Wellmark Blue Cross & Blue Shield announced Monday it would stop selling the individual policies because of instability in the insurance market due to the Affordable Care Act and congressional Republicans’ failed effort to replace the law.

The decision means more than 21,000 Iowa residents will need to find another provider.

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Dubuque man gets life in trailer park killing DUBUQUE — A judge has sentenced a 19-year-old Dubuque man to life in prison without parole after his conviction of first-degree murder in the killing of a man at a Dubuque trailer park. Judge Thomas Bitter sentenced Imere D. Hall to the life term despite defense lawyers’ argument that the sentence was unconstitutional for someone Hall’s age. Hall also was sentenced to 25 years for first-degree robbery.

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LE MARS — A June trial has been scheduled for a former union president accused of embezzling from his local union in northwest Iowa Court records say Curtis Lang pleaded not guilty Thursday in U.S. District Court in Sioux City. His trial is set to begin June 5.

The records say Lang stole more than $45,000 from United Dairy Workers of Le Mars while serving as president from 2012 to June 2015.

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CLARION — A northern Iowa woman whose 2-year-old was found wandering a Galt street in bare feet, wearing only pajamas, has been given probation.

Ysabel Ceplecha, 24, was sentenced to 10 years in prison and fined $1,000 Monday, but both punishments were suspended. She must serve three years of probation. She’d pleaded guilty to neglect or abandonment of a dependent person.

Authorities say Ceplecha’s little girl was found outside in the rain on Nov. 22.

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Malnourished, neglected horses rescued in Iowa NEW VIRGINIA — Officials have removed 14 neglected horses from two properties in south-central Iowa’s Warren County. The Animal Rescue League says 10 malnourished horses were taken from a site in New Virginia and four severely neglected horses from a property in Indianola. All 14 will be nursed back to health at the league’s Second Chance Ranch in Des Moines.

—The Associated Press

Early findings don’t include cause of fiery Iowa derailment GRAET TINGER (AP) — Investigators have determined that 322,000 gallons of ethanol were released during a northwest Iowa train derailment that erupted into flames.

The Union Pacific train derailed early March 10 on a trestle bridge spanning a creek near Graettinger, about 160 miles northwest of Des Moines. Five of the 20 derailed tankers plunged into Jack Creek. No injuries were reported in the sparsely populated area.

The National Transportation Safety Board said in a preliminary report Thursday that 14 of the tankers lost their ethanol load. The Iowa Natural Resources Department said after the crash that it didn’t appear much ethanol had gone into the creek during the derailment and that 1,600 gallons were spilled from two of the tankers as they were pulled from the creek channel.

The derailed cars were considered by

federal investigators as older, less sturdy tankers of the type being phased out over the next dozen years. The fire took more than 2½ days to burn itself out.

The report didn’t include any conclusions about what caused the derailment. The train was moving at 30 mph — the maximum allowed on the stretch of track — at the time. Safety board spokesman Peter Knudson said Monday that the investigation so far shows that when the cars derailed, it triggered an automatic emergency braking. About 400 feet of track and the trestle bridge were destroyed, the report said.

Investigators have interviewed the crew of the train and the crew of the train that preceded it through the area. Rail samples and video from the lead locomotive’s recorder will be analyzed.

A conclusion on what caused the derailment isn’t expected for at least a year, Knudson said.

Opposition grows to Iowa bill making many 911 calls secret DES MOINES (AP) — Civil rights groups, media advocates and some lawmakers are opposing an Iowa bill that would end public access to many 911 calls, a broadly-worded measure that also could shield some police videos.

The bill declares that 911 calls involving injured people are confidential “medical records” and exempt from Iowa’s open records law. The secrecy would apply to audio and video “not limited to” the call recordings themselves, a clause that critics fear could apply to videos documenting the aftermath of officer-involved shootings. Calls made by minors under the age of 18 or about minors would also become secret.

The bill passed the Iowa House unanimously with little debate, with backers saying it would protect medical privacy and the privacy of children. But a chorus of opposition has emerged as the Senate considers whether to schedule it for a vote, the final approval needed before going to Gov. Terry Branstad.

While states often debate which 911 calls should be public records, the sweeping Iowa measure appears rare. One organization that tracks state legislation said the ambiguous wording

AP Photo In this file photo, Denise Kirchner hugs her daughter Madison while talking about an accidental shooting in their Toledo home that occurred in November 2015.

could be interpreted to include cameras and microphones attached to officers’ uniforms and cars.

“This is, to my knowledge, a very unique definition of a medical record,” said Nancy La Vigne, director of the Justice Policy Center at the Urban Institute. “And one that could have some unintended consequences that could limit transparency and accountability of police.”

Sen. Jake Chapman, R-Adel, defended the language last week. He said it was intended to shield “anything that would be linked

with audio or video of that medical call,” including video from body cameras and security cameras at dispatch centers.

“We have an obligation to our constituents to make sure we’re protecting their medical information,” he said.

Senate Majority Leader Bill Dix’s office said it’s still evaluating whether to pursue the bill. Branstad’s spokesman was noncommittal on whether he’d sign it.

Its sponsor has said the legislation is a response to the release of 911 calls

last year to The Associated Press related to three accidental shootings in Tama County that killed and injured adolescent girls.

The county’s emergency management coordinator, Mindy Benson, said she sought language that would prevent the release of all 911 calls involving juveniles but doesn’t know where the medical privacy provisions came from. She said children’s privacy should outweigh the public’s right to access 911 recordings, even if the child’s deceased.

“It’s about protecting kids and to try to let them and their families heal,” she said.

AP spokeswoman Lauren Easton said the news cooperative opposes the measure.

“Shielding 911 calls from the Iowa public records law would deprive the public of important information it needs in order to properly evaluate government behavior,” she said.

Some Democratic senators opposed the bill last week, with one saying she was confused about its scope. The American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa denounced the bill, saying it could prevent the release of information surrounding disputed police shootings.

Branstad goes to Washington to discuss ambassador nomination DES MOINES (AP) — Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad says he’ll have private meetings with members of Congress this week to discuss his consideration as U.S. ambassador to China.

The Republican governor is

scheduled to be in Washington between Monday and Thursday.

Branstad says he’ll meet with members of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations and officials at the State Department. A spokesman for the governor says no formal

hearings are scheduled.

President Donald Trump announced last year that he would nominate Branstad as ambassador to China.

Branstad says the process requires extensive paperwork, and he

hasn’t given details about when the Senate will hold confirmation hearings and vote on his nomination.

If confirmed by the Senate, Branstad will resign as governor and is expected to be replaced by Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds.

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Kellogg native selected for third year of Vermeer International Leadership Program Newton Daily News AMES — A unique leadership program takes Iowa State University students beyond the classroom to better understand leadership and global challenges — such as clean drinking water, poverty and food insecurity — and the impact for international corporations.

Area students selected for the 2017-2018 class include Michael Barr, an agricultural business major, of Kellogg.

The Vermeer International Leadership Program is a yearlong, in-depth cohort leadership experience in which students learn how companies

operate on an international scale. Launched in fall 2015, the program is sponsored by Vermeer Corporation, a global industrial and agricultural equipment company. It is administered through Iowa State’s Leadership Studies Program, coordinated by the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics.

The 20 students selected for the 2017-2018 academic year cohort will identify and research a global challenge as part of their leadership courses, engage in leadership development activities and travel to Vermeer headquarters in Pella to interview team members.

They will also spend a week at the Vermeer Europe, Middle East and Africa facility in Goes, Netherlands, over the university’s spring break.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for students to study leadership through a global lens,” said Tara Edberg, lecturer in leadership studies, who coordinates the program. “The first two years of the program were a success, and I’m excited to see the partnership between Vermeer and the Leadership Studies Program at Iowa State continue to grow with the selection of our third group of students.”

A new cohort of students

will participate every year over the four years of the program. All full-time Iowa State students are eligible to apply.

Students are selected through an application and interview process, with priority given to students who have an interest in engineering, business or agriculture with at least two academic years left in their plan of study. The 2017-2018 cohort of 20 students was selected from 89 applications.

“Congratulations to the students selected for the 20172018 academic year,” said Jason Andringa, president and CEO of Vermeer Corporation. “This program is an exciting oppor-

tunity for future leaders to help make an impact in the state of Iowa and beyond. We are excited to be a part of their personal development.”

Financial support from Vermeer for the program provides each student selected with a travel stipend for their international experience; a $2,000 scholarship; and a variety of leadership opportunities including retreats, leadership assessments, collaboration opportunities and networking with Vermeer and ISU leaders.

The students selected also take one leadership course together in both the fall and spring semesters.

Safe digging tips for spring GRIMES — April is National Safe Digging Month, and as weather in Iowa continues to become more ideal for outdoor projects, Black Hills Energy is emphasizing the company’s top priority — safety — by providing important guidelines for safe digging.

Call Before You Dig by contacting Iowa One-Call at 811 or schedule online at www.iowaonecall.com. Then wait 48 hours (excluding Saturday, Sunday and legal holidays) before any digging begins. It’s free, it’s safe and it’s the law. Failure to call before digging could result in penalties or injuries.

“Public safety and the well-being of work crews and our employees is always our principle focus at all times,” said Wes Ashton, director of operations for Black

Hills Energy in Iowa. “Whether your project is big or small, safe digging is critical to avoid hitting a utility line that could result in an outage to your neighborhood or an injury.”

1. Most important, whether you’re a homeowner planting a shrub or a contractor using a backhoe, always “Call Before You Dig.” Utility specialists will mark the approximate location of buried utility lines at your site with color-coded paint or flags — at no charge to you. This uniform temporary marking guide provides understanding of underground facilities to prevent accidents, damage or service interruption by workers. Yellow, for example, marks gas lines.

2. Spray-paint a white line around your planned excavation

site. “White-lining” helps the line locator understand your plans and reduces the chance for project delays, should the line locator need to return to mark additional areas.

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By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News WEST DES MOINES — Playing in not-so pleasant weather conditions, Newton High’s boys came up short in their first Little Hawkeye

File Photo Newton High’s Trey Vanderlaan tees off during a tournament last spring.

Vanderlaan tied for fourth at Monday’s Little Hawkeye Conference triangular golf meet hosted by Norwalk in West Des Moines.

Conference golf competition of the 2017 season Monday.

Host Norwalk won the triangular with a 165 team score followed by Oskaloosa at 167. The Cardinals combined to finish third with a 168.

Newton’s Austin Reynolds was the meet medalist with a 37 for the nine-hole meet played on Willow Creek Golf Course. Trey Vanderlaan tied for fourth overall with a 40.

Paul Maharry carded a 43 and Shaiden Simmons shot a 48. Sam Supino finished with a 49 and Devon Young had a 55.

In the junior varsity division, Newton was second with a team score of 217. Norwalk won with a 172 and Oskaloosa was third at 266.

Leading Newton’s junior varsity were Damon Reynolds with a 50 and Nate Vanzee with a 52. Evan Walker shot a 55 followed

by Michael Hodnett with a 60 and Nate Kieth with a 65.

The Cardinals are back in action at 4:15 p.m. on April 11 in a LHC triangular with Dallas Center-Grimes and host Grinnell at Grinnell Country Club.

Newton freshman soccer played on Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News In the rain Monday afternoon and evening, Newton High’s freshman soccer team played in its own tournament at H.A. Lynn Stadium.

Above, Newton’s Kaleb Dydell (24) and Alexander Wolfe (56) go after the ball against Ames’ Josh Denny, middle, in the first game of the tournament. Ames defeated Newton, 7-0.

At left, Newton goal keeper Gage Linahon kicks the ball out of the scoring box during the Ames game. In the final game of the night, Johnston beat Newton, 3-1,. William Cheng scored the Cardinals’ goal.

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Redemption: Tar Heels outlast Gonzaga GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — It’s OK, Carolina, you can open your eyes.

An unwatchable game turned into a beautiful night for the Tar Heels, who turned a free-throw contest into a championship they’ve been waiting an entire year to celebrate.

Justin Jackson delivered the go-ahead 3-point play with 1:40 left Monday and North Carolina pulled away for a 71-65 win over Gonzaga that washed away a year’s worth of heartache.

It was, in North Carolina’s words, a redemption tour — filled with extra time on the practice court and the weight

room, all fueled by a devastating loss in last year’s title game on Kris Jenkins’ 3-point dagger at the buzzer for Villanova.

“I wanted to see this confetti fall on us and we’re the winners,” said Carolina’s Joel Berry II, who led the Heels with 22 points and was named MVP of the Final Four. “We came out here and we competed. It came down to the last second, but we’re national champs now.”

Berry, along with most of Roy Williams’ players, returned for another run. To say everything went right for them at this Final Four would not be the truth.

The Tar Heels (33-7) followed a terrible-shooting night in the semifinal with an equally ice-cold performance in the final — going 4 for 27 from 3-point land and 26 for 73 overall.

Gonzaga, helped by eight straight points from Nigel Williams-Goss, took a twopoint lead with 1:52 left, but the next possession was the game-changer.

Jackson took a zinger of a pass under the basket from Theo Pinson and converted the shot, then the ensuing free throw to take the lead for good. Moments later, Williams-Goss twisted an ankle

AP Photo North Carolina’s Joel Berry II (2) celebrates the Tar Heels’ 71-65 win over Gonzaga in Monday’s NCAA Men’s Tournament Championship game. Berry scoered 22 points to lead the Tar Heels to the school’s sixth NCAA championship. Berry was named the MVP of the 2017 Final Four held in Glendal, Ariz.

and could not elevate for a jumper that would’ve given the Bulldogs the lead.

Isaiah Hicks made a basket to push the lead to three, then Kennedy Meeks, in foul trouble all night, blocked Williams-Goss’ shot and Jackson got a slam on the other end to put some icing on title No. 6 for the Tar Heels. Williams got his third title, putting him one ahead of his mentor, Dean Smith, and now behind only John Wooden, Adolph Rupp and Mike Krzyzewski.

“I think of Coach Smith, there’s no question,” Williams said. “I don’t think I should be mentioned in the same sentence with him. But we got three because I’ve got these guys with me and that’s all I care about right now — my guys.”

Berry recovered from ankle injuries to lead the Tar Heels, but needed 19 shots for his 22 points. Jackson had 16 on a 6-for-19 night and, overall, the Tar Heels actually shot a percentage point worse than they did in Saturday night’s win over Oregon.

Thank goodness for free throws. They went 15-for-26 from the line and, in many corners, this game will be remembered for these three men: Michael Stephens, Verne Harris and Mike Eades, the referees who called 27 fouls in the second half, completely busted up the flow of the game and sent Meeks, Gonzaga’s 7-footers Przemek Karnowski and Zach Collins and a host of others to the bench in foul trouble.

Most bizarre sequence: With 8:02 left, Berry got called for a foul for (maybe) making contact with Karnowski and stripping the ball from the big

man’s hands. But as Karnowski was flailing after the ball, he grabbed Berry around the neck and, after a long delay, got called for a flagrant foul of his own.

That resulted in four straight free throws, a 52-all tie and booing from every corner of the massive Phoenix University Stadium.

Zags coach Mark Few handled it with class, calling the refs “three of the best officials in the entire country.”

He might have wanted further review on the scrum with 50 seconds left. The refs were taking heat on social media for calling a held ball, which gave possession to the Tar Heels, on a pile-up underneath the Carolina basket. It set up the Hicks layup to put Carolina ahead by three. One problem: Meeks’ hand was out of bounds.

“That was probably on me,” Few said. “From my angle, it didn’t look like an out of bounds situation or I would have called a review. That’s tough to hear.”

The Bulldogs, the Cinderella-turned-Godzilla team from the small school in the Northwest, tried to keep the big picture in mind. Twenty years ago, this looked virtually impossible. With less than two minutes left, they had the lead in the national title game.

“We broke the glass ceiling everyone said we couldn’t break,” Johnathan Williams said.

And North Carolina got over a hump that, at times this season, felt like a mountain.

“They wanted redemption,” Williams said. “I put it on the locker room up on the board — one of the things we had to be tonight was tough enough.

I think this group was tough enough tonight.”

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

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

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

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NASCAR Photo Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 23 Allegiant Airlines/NAPA Chevrolet, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Alpha Energy Solutions 250 at Martinsville Speedway on Saturday in Martinsville, Virginia.

Elliott holds off Sauter for NASCAR trucks win MARTINSVILLE, Va. (AP) — Chase Elliott had spent lap after lap pursuing race-leader Christopher Bell, trying to find, or create, a way around him.

Turned out, he didn’t have to do a thing.

Elliott grabbed the lead when Bell wiggled with 17 laps to go and held off teammate Johnny Sauter to win the NASCAR truck race at Martinsville Speedway on Saturday.

“I was trying,” Elliott said.

“There were a couple times I really tried to pass him and got into him pretty hard and was trying to kind of root him up out of the way. He was doing a really good job of controlling his momentum and my momentum coming to his bumper.

“His bumper was getting awfully blue as the day went on. I was going to try to be a

little more aggressive if I got back to him, but had a little help from his misfortune, which happens. I’ve been on both ends of it, so we’ll take it.”

Elliott, who lost out to Sauter on the 0.526-mile oval last October, held off one challenge from the defending series champion and pulled away for his second victory in 12 career starts in the series.

Sauter finished second, followed by Bell, rookie Noah Gragson and Ty Dillon.

Sauter, who unlike Elliott is a contender for the series title, played it safe, and might have been kicking himself later.

“To be completely honest with you, before that last caution came out, there was an opportunity to get by Chase, and I cut him some slack,” said Sauter, who was seeking a record fourth victory at Martins-

ville. “... In hindsight I should have probably went ahead and did what I needed to do.”

The exciting finish was set up by a mistake Bell made with 17 laps remaining that handed the top two positions to Elliott and Sauter.

Bell had led for 90 laps, much of it with Elliott on his rear bumper, looking for an opening.

The break came when Bell, frustrated that rookie Austin Cindric was slowing him down while trying to stay on the lead lap, finally nudged Cindric heading into a turn, causing Cindric to lose traction, and then Bell to get loose as well.

It created an inside lane for Elliott and Sauter to slide into the top two positions.

“It’s miserable to know that you’re leading the race and I was having to run real hard

to keep those guys behind us,” Bell said, “so it was a pretty stressful last stage there with (Elliott) being a little bit better than I was. But up until that point, we had held them off.

“Obviously, it was going to get a little bit tougher the later you get in the race, but I felt like our chances were really good and then to come up short the way we did, getting tangled with a lapped car was disheartening,” he said.

On the final restart with 12 laps to go, Sauter immediately tried to get around Elliott on the outside, but failed to do so and had to slide back in line to protect his position. He did, and Elliott pulled away and wasn’t challenged again over the final 10 laps.

“Toward the end, I just needed traction there and didn’t have it,” Sauter said.

Sano, Santana steer Twins Lexi Thompson’s penalty puts past Royals to start season spotlight back on golf’s rules

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — For the Minnesota Twins, the memory of that 0-9 start and 59-103 finish last year was still uncomfortably fresh.

T h e y couldn’t have asked for a better way to start the new season than this.

Miguel Sano Sano homered and drew the third bases-loaded walk during a dreadful seventh inning for Kansas City’s bullpen, as Ervin Santana and the Twins beat the Royals 7-1 on Monday for their first opening victory in nine years.

“We didn’t try to overemphasize anything about today other than the fact that we’ve been on a little bit of a mission in spring training to try to come out and play a little bit better,” Twins manager Paul Molitor said.

Santana (1-0) gave up just two hits and two walks while striking out three over seven innings, aided by two diving catches of sinking line drives by center fielder Byron Buxton that highlighted a stellar afternoon of defense by the Twins.

Mike Moustakas homered leading off the fourth for the Royals, but Sano came back in the bottom of the inning with a tying 425-foot drive into the second deck off Danny Duffy.

Six straight balls by Santana to start the seventh gave Molitor pause, but he responded to the mound visit with three straight outs to finish the frame.

“I try to get him to stay positive,” Sano said. “Let’s go.

You’re the man over there.”

After signing a $65 mil-

lion, five-year contract to assume the role as the ace of the rotation, Duffy’s first career opening day start was a dazzler with eight strikeouts over six innings with three hits and three walks.

Then manager Ned Yost turned to Matt Strahm (0-1) for the seventh, and the Royals unraveled while the Twins rallied with two bunts and four walks.

“Just one bad game. We have 161 left,” Duffy said. “Our bullpen is great, and I have ultimate confidence in them.”

The key play was Max Kepler’s hustle to beat out a sacrifice attempt for a single, following a replay reversal of the initial out call.

Brian Dozier was intentionally walked to load the bases with no outs, and Robbie Grossman, Joe Mauer and Sano all forced in runs with unintentional walks.

Jason Castro tacked on a two-run single, and Jorge Polanco followed with an RBI single as Molitor’s new-look, new-age lineup with Buxton batting third and Mauer in the cleanup spot worked well for the first try.

“Just keep grinding out atbats,” Mauer said. “That was pretty fun out there.”

Unfamiliar Falter After finishing in the top five in the major leagues in relief ERA in each of the last two seasons, using a lights-out bullpen to win the World Series in 2015, Royals relievers had a rather ominous debut.

Peter Moylan struck out Buxton with the bases loaded, his only batter, but Strahm and Travis Wood each allowed four runners while retiring only one batter.

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (AP) — Lexi Thompson heard fans chanting her name as she ap pro a c h e d the 18th green, and it moved her to the brink of tears for the second time in an hour.

A lt h ou g h she had lost Thompson her big lead at the ANA Inspiration on a four-shot penalty for a day-old rules violation, Thompson had gained the unabashed support of a crowd desperately willing her to overcome this bizarre break.

Instead, So Yeon Ryu seized her opportunity to win the LPGA Tour’s first major of the year when she birdied the only playoff hole Sunday.

Thompson had to settle for second place, a check worth roughly $155,000 less — and widespread sympathy as the latest golfer to get blindsided in a major by the peccadillos of this fussy, fastidious sport.

“It’s great to have the fan base that I do, and they really got me through the whole round,” Thompson said. “It’s unfortunate what happened.

I did not mean that at all. I didn’t realize I did that. I fought strong through the finish, and it was great to see the fans behind me.”

The fans on the Dinah Shore Course largely shared the mixture of bewilderment and anger expressed

by Thompson’s fellow golfers and most viewers online.

The 22-year-old U.S. Olympian is the third major

contender to be hit with a perplexing penalty for a violation of golf ’s stringent rules in the past year. The decision reignited the debate about this sport’s baffling willingness to allow armchair refereeing — and renewed hope for common-sense rule changes that could be adopted as early as 2019.

“Viewers at home should not be officials wearing stripes,” Tiger Woods tweeted. “Let’s go @Lexi, win this thing anyway.”

Thompson was penalized for marking and moving her ball less than an inch before a 1-foot putt on the 17th green during her third round at Mission Hills Country Club on Saturday.

After putting down a marker and picking up the ball, Thompson swiftly put it back — but not precisely in the same place, video review showed.

The minor action went unnoticed live, but a television viewer spotted it and emailed tour officials while Thompson was playing the front nine on her final round with Suzann Pettersen on Sunday.

After nearly two hours of agonizing over video of the moment, LPGA Tour rules official Sue Witters got the unpleasant job of informing Thompson about her penalty after she left the 12th green.

“Is this a joke?” Thompson asked.

Even Witters understands the prevailing opinion about the ruling.

“Sure, but what’s my choice?” she asked. “(Allow) a violation in the rules, and then it would be the opposite story: ‘Oh, they knew. Why

didn’t they do anything about it?’ I can’t go to bed tonight knowing that I let a rule slide.

It’s a hard thing to do, and it made me sick, to be honest with you.”

Perhaps all of this drama only underlines the importance of what could soon happen to that centuries-old rulebook.

The two governing bodies of golf released a draft of modernized rules last month, attempting to simplify the arcana. The numerous proposed changes would eliminate some of the punishment for inadvertent mistakes and freak occurrences that don’t actually give an advantage to a competitor.

But those changes haven’t been adopted yet, and Thompson was left with a crushing penalty for an action that easily could have been ignored under a more pragmatic interpretation of intent — a “reasonable judgment standard,” under the proposed rules.

Instead of losing her composure after the ruling, Thompson incredibly birdied the next hole, burying a 25foot putt. She made two more birdies and a bogey down the stretch, but missed a 15-foot eagle putt to win it on the last hole of regulation.

A few yards away, Thompson embraced her family and later signed dozens of autographs. She was shaken, but not deterred.

“Every day is a learning process,” Thompson said. “I wasn’t expecting what happened today, but ... it happens, and I’ll learn from it and hopefully do better.”

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IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ERMA M. WESTERCAMP, Deceased CASE NO. ESPR037004 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Erma M. Westercamp, Deceased, who died on or about January 8, 2017: You are hereby notified that on March 22, 2017, the last will and testament of Erma M. Westercamp, deceased, bearing date of April 23, 2007, * was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Alisa D. Buchli 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 22, 2017.

Date of second publication 4th day of April, 2017 Alisa D. Buchli Executor of the Estate 4866 Hwy S-74 S Newton, IA 50208 Address Mark A. Otto, Attorney for the Executor ICIS PIN No: AT0005939 OTTO LAW OFFICE PLLC 123 W. 2nd St. N., PO Box 1356 Newton, IA 50208 Address mark@ottolawyers.com Probate Code Section 304 *Designated Codicil(s) if any, with date(s) March 28 & April 4 TRUST NOTICE IN THE MATTER OF THE TRUST: RALPH W. MCADOO REVOCABLE TRUST To all persons regarding Ralph W. McAdoo, deceased, who died on or about January 31, 2017.

You are hereby notified that Valera O. McAdoo is the trustee of the Ralph W. McAdoo Revocable Trust dated on January 25, 1995. Any action to contest the validity of the trust must be brought in the District Court of Jasper County, Iowa, within the later to occur of four (4) months from the date of second publication of this notice or thirty (30) days from the date of mailing this notice to all heirs of the decedent settlor and the spouse of the decedent settlor whose identities are reasonably ascertainable. Any suit not filed within this period shall be forever barred.

Notice is further given that any person or entity possessing a claim against the trust must mail proof of the claim to the trustee at the address listed below via certified mail, return receipt requested, by the later to occur of four (4) months from the second publication of this notice or thirty (30) days from the date of mailing this notice if required or the claim shall be forever barred unless paid or otherwise satisfied.

Dated on March 28, 2017.

Ralph W. McAdoo Revocable Trust Valera O. McAdoo, 1101 S. 14th Ave. W., Newton, IA 50208 Name and address of Trustee Mark A. Otto, ICIS PIN#: AT0005939 OTTO LAW OFFICE PLLC Attorney for Trustee 123 W 2nd St. N., PO Box 1356 Newton, IA 50208 mark@ottolawyers.com Address Date of second publication 11th day of April, 2017.

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CANDY MACHINE w/triple head 4' tall (vintage) $115.

515-313-7803.

CONCRETE YARD ornaments – 2 19” tall elfs $15. each, 10” elf $8., 20” plastic rabbit planter $8., post card folder 1940-50 era, California, Washington DC 1964 $5. each, 10 1910 era valentines $15., HopA-Long Cassidy cup with blue label $25., older metal tool box with 3 drawers under, some rust $10., iron horse train clock by Brudley Exchange $30. 641275-7600.

ELECTRIC ORGAN, Baldwin, model 56R, with bench, walnut, original owner, excellent condition, $100.00,OBO, 641-7921848.

FARM FRESH Eggs $2. doz.,Brown & white eggs.

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PENDALINER 51/2' box out of 20lb Ford F150, like new $75. or OBO. Located in Grinnell 319-231-9254.

TREADMILL POWERED by walking no electricity needed, used twice, just like new. 641-792-3238.

WATT WARE with Maytag Dairy ad – has 3 leaf apple design & pitcher #15 $150., sugar bowl with lid with McKlveen & Co. Advertising #98 $150., 1950's Sheaffer “Bladder” pen in origenal box 15., 1940 9” pale green satin glass wall pocket $15., clown wall pocket $10.,6 Red Wing saucers, 1955 era “Random Harvest” pattern $10., 2 totes – 14 & 20 gallon $5., 6 procelain egg cups $5. 792-8017.

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2015 SOFTAIL Slim Harley Davidson, 1700 miles, many extras on bike, great condition, need to sell quickly $16,000 641-5216756 DAEWOO-DD802L DOZER $20,000. 641-792-4332

1024 E 8th Street North, Newton, Iowa

Customer Service Representative The Newton Daily News has

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Questions? Contact Barry at 641-757-0720 The top bidders will be invited to a private auction on April 18, 2017 and will be given the opportunity to raise their bids if they desire. Property is being sold AS IS with all material and personal property located in the building to be part of the sale. Proof of financing must accompany all bids and 10% deposit will be required on April 18, 2017 if a successful bidder is determined.

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Metal warehouse - Pole Frame Built 1987 12 foot walls, 2 Overhead doors - 10 ft wide, 8 ft high 6. Loading dock, Bathroom and shower 7. Gross taxes = $1,262 SM-NE8143550-0412

EXTREMELY CLEAN LOW MILEAGE TRUCK! Whit 2007 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD 33,000 miles, 2WD Extended cab. 6 ft box, V-8, tonneau cover, running boards, REMOTE START, 5th wheel hitch, back up camera, bed liner, AC, cruise, etc. $17,000 obo 641-792-9813

2011 CHEVROLET Silverado 1500 4WD, ext. cab, flex fuel, victory red with ebony interior, very clean, 55,345 original miles, lots of extras $22,000. 641275-5058 2015 HONDA XR650L Dirt Bike, good condition, 2800 miles, $5,500 call 641-5210923

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1985 MALLARD 28' Travel Trailer, wheel bearings packed, brakes checked, new tires, awning, tv antenna, spare tire & rack.

Very clean. $3800. 515674-3747 1994 HONDA SL 50, moped $900.00 Cash Firm. 641521-5680.

1996 AMERICAN Star, 31ft 5th wheel. Rear kitchen, table and chairs.

Microwave. 1 owner, nonsmoker. One large slide, heated "basement", vented furnace, a/c. New water heater, awning & tires.

Front Electric jacks. Lots of storage. $7500.00. 515994-2982.

1997 FORD Conversion Van. Heavy ½ ton, great for towing. New front end and front tires. Runs great. $2400. 515-778-2792

1998 HITCHHIKER “Premier” 5th wheel camper, 35.6ft, 3 slides, new tires, very nice, $15,000 OBO 515-201-8951 or 515-2018792 2011 FORD Ranger, 24k miles, extended cab, 2WD. Call for more information.

641-792-0860

2002 GRAY, extended cab Chevy Silverado. Fully loaded with towing package, leather, heated seats, automatic seats, mirrors, etc. 207k miles and some very minor dents/scratches. Engine runs perfect.

Recently fully detailed and new battery. $7,000 OBO. Contact Cody if interested at 515-681-1373

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.

Convection/microwave oven. Solid surface countertops. 2 color TV's w/remotes. Patio awning. Onan generator. Hydraulic leveling jacks. Driver's side door. Rear vision system.

Must See! Asking $37,500.

641-521-7146 2012 MONTANA 4 season 5th wheel RV, new tires, generator, 3 slides, fireplace, micro/convection oven. Always shedded.

New condition. No pets $35,000.

New nearly $80,000. 641-521-7197

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2014 SHASTA Flyte 3150K Travel trailer comes w/ 3 bedroom bunkhouse in the rear w/ spacious storage, one slide includes bunk style table and jackknife couch (sleeps 2-3), queen size bed up front w/ storage cabinets and extra storage underneath, electric awning and tow-jack, outdoor kitchen w/ second refrigerator and propane grill. Asking $18,500 or OBO. 563-249-6886.

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Spahn & Rose Lumber Full-time truck driver with a Class B CDL.

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

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

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

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Two Rivers Coop is looking for a team player with a positive attitude Two Rivers Cooperative offers a competitive wage with benefits, friendly work environment and opportunities for advancement. We will train the right individual.

• Currently seeking full time bulk feed delivery driver, semi-truck driving positions and outside help.

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

Newton, IA 50208

We are currently accepting applications for employees who enjoy interacting and caring for seniors in a Christian based environment

FT Dietary Aide 11a-7p Overnight Care Attendant 10p-6a CNA 2p-10p every other weekend only FT Cook 10a-7p

Consider joining a great team as we continue our mission of commitment to compassion, excellence and innovation! We offer a competitive wage and complete benefit package.

Apply online or send resume to:

Newton Village Health Care Center 110 N. 5th Ave W., Newton, IA 50208

rdaniels@elimcare.org

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status *Drug Free Workplace

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NOW HIRING RN or LPN

Part-time 12-hour shifts

As a member of our team, you may be eligible for the following benefits:

CNA

• 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

QHC Mitchellville, LLC is committed to "Making a difference in every life we touch and always striving for excellence in Care and Integrity."

Full-time and Part-time All Shifts We invite you to contact us at:

*All applicants must pass a pre-employment drug test and physical.

Newton Health Care Center 200 S 8th Ave E Newton, Iowa 50208

If you are looking for an exciting career that allows you to enhance the lives of others and be part of a winning team, we invite you to apply for one of our open positions and discover what sets QHC Mitchellville, LLC apart from the rest.

JELD-WEN Window Division/Grinnell 911 Industrial Avenue Grinnell, Iowa 50112 SM-NE8143534-0421

We are an equal opportunity employer

A-1 Lock in Newton IA is offering a Paid Locksmith Apprenticeship.

We will provide the right candidate with the necessary training to become a successful Locksmith. The right candidate must posses the following skills • Responsible for the maintenance of locks, keys, opens locks of doors, filing cabinetsand maintains a key card system.

• Duplicates keys, replaces and re-keys locks as necessary, ensures that locks are in adequate working condition • Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within this particular field.

• Works under general supervision.

• Have good communication skills.

• To work outdoors • Record keeping (Filing) • Removing & aligning doors • Be on call a er hours • Pass a criminal background check • Have a clean driving record

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Please contact Cyndi Gentz, Administrator, or call (515) 967-3726 or apply in person at: 114 Carter Street SW, Mitchellville, lA 50169.

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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.

Responsibilities include but not limited to: • Performing preventative Maintenance • Repairing Machinery • Troubleshooting Machinery • Small fabrication projects • Light grounds work • Small tool repair • Participate in group projects Requirements includes: • High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Two year technical degree preferred.

• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, general building wiring, electric motors, lubrication, PLCs, control systems, paint systems, TPM and lean manufacturing is preferred.

• Working at elevation is sometimes required.

PRODUCTION

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

JELD-WEN is a market leader looking for hard working, flexible, team-oriented associates.

We offer the following benefits to our full-time associates.

• Competitive wages pay rates between $12.65 to $18.45 per hour • Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) • 401k Retirement Plan with company match up to 4% • 3rd shift premium pay • Associate discounts • JELD-WEN is a market leader In order to ensure a safe working environment, a pre-employment drug screen is required. If you are interested in joining the JELD-WEN Door Division/Grinnell production team, please apply in person between 7:30a.m.-3:30 p.m.

(South side of the street)

If Interested please apply in person between

8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

(South side of the street) 820 Industrial Ave

or send resumes to rmalfese@jeldwen.com.

For more information please call A-1 Lock between the hours of 8am-5pm SM-NE8143599-0410

www.elimcare.org

Elim Care is an EEO/AA Employer

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JELD-WEN Door Division/Grinnell 820 Industrial Avenue • Grinnell, Iowa 50112 EOE

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Undo. Delete. Reverse. Go back. Start over -- this time with feeling. Saturn is flying straight today, but tomorrow the planet of lessons will take a swift reversal -- a chance to begin again on the things that matter to you and others. Can’t quite figure out what it has to do with you? Keep going until you find the intersection of interest.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (April 4). You’re serious about your goals, and yet your tone is so joyous and light that you create a happier world with your laughter. Next month brings money to your pocket. June is your chance to seize love.

July will bring a small but meaningful change that you’ll

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ARIES (March 21-April 19).

The question on your heart is a good one. So good, in fact, that there are more elements affecting the matter than you can imagine. Just keep thinking like you are. You’ll be a part of a change.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20).

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GEMINI (May 21-June 21).

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The health you are striving for is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being.

CANCER (June 22-July 22).

Your day will center on one idea. This contemplation will guide your action. It will change your conversations. It will change the order in which you do things.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The heart of ambition beats loud in you today. You’ll get up to the mountain peak and realize there’s a higher one over yonder. A panoramic view from the top will make all of this climbing worth the effort.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).

You’re very careful about what you require of others, asking only things that you’ve personally endeavored. “Nothing is impossible for the man who doesn’t have to do it himself.”

-- A.H. Weiler LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).

Some say knowledge is good and ignorance is evil. Others suggest that there’s nothing more dangerous than a little bit of knowledge. Since you can’t unknow things, be careful about what you try to learn.

Follow your moral compass.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).

Much can be accomplished through lists and organized efforts, but even the most extensive list cannot control the uncontrollable. You’ll be

dealing with forces that can’t be tamed via writing.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Whatever the problem is, you can make it better.

Maybe you can’t solve it today, but you can improve things.

Take the big issue and make it smaller. If it’s still too big, make it smaller still, until it’s small enough to solve.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’ve done the research, and you’ve put your theories to the test. Now you know how to go about the job. In order to take it to the next level, teach your way and learn theirs.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).

It’s pretty clear that the people around you have a different set of rules. If you play by those, you won’t achieve to the

heights of your ability. Take charge. Set the bar for yourself, and set it high.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).

You’ll swim between two schools of thought today. One is very logical; the other is intuitive. The numbers won’t lie, but they’ll never tell the whole story, either.

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