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issouri, Germany, Washington, Arizona and Indiana — those are a few of the places Matt Muckler has lived and worked before becoming Newton City Administrator.

Muckler was hired after a thorough search process following the retirement of former city administrator Bob Knabel. He’s been on a job for a few weeks, attended a couple of city council meetings and is starting to feel at home in his newest position.

Originally from the St. Louis area, Muckler took a colorful path to city administration. He entered the United States Army following his high school graduation and celebrated his 18th birthday at Ft. Leonardwood in Missouri. While

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serving, he did an intense year of Russian before being stationed in Germany for three years.

“It was interesting because when I was studying Russian, it was before the Cold War had ended and as soon as I got out of language school, and I was still in training, the wall comes down,” Muckler said. “It was really an interesting place to g,o and I was stationed right next to the east, west border so it was kind of a brave new world situation.”

After returning to the United States, Muckler said he had a lot of culture shock and decided to return to Germany as a civilian.

While there he took classes at a University of Maryland extension campus and worked in a hotel.

In an interesting twist, Muckler’s son recently applied for a scholarship through the Depart-

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ment of State for his senior year of high school and was accepted to go to Moldova to do an intensive study in Russian. He said he was interested in several languages but was selected for Russian.

After returning back to the U.S., Muckler started work in his family’s business, River City Nutrition in the St. Louis area. A five store operation, River City Nutrition was at the forefront of the health foods movement.

“It was an interesting time for that industry as well,” Muckler said. “It was before some of the well known stores, Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods were so prevalent, and so they did a little bit more health foods in addition to the supplements that you typically get in a health foods store.”

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Residential fire damages home, kills family pet

Iowa’s 2017 legislative session, which ended Saturday morning, might be remembered for partisan divides on major issues and a Republican majority that successfully pushed its agenda. However, legislators were able to see eye-to-eye on a significant law change that will impact the lives of drug-endangered children throughout the state.

During the last week of the session, Gov. Terry Branstad signed House File 543 into law after it passed both houses of Nicholson the legislature unanimously.

Under the new law, cases of cocaine, heroin and opiate use in the presence of a child will be assessed as child abuse.

Before HF 543, only methamphetamine use in front of a child under 6 years old was treated as child abuse. The new law not only adds cocaine, heroin and opiates — it adds stronger language to protect children around drugs.

In addition to manufacturing drugs around children, Iowa code now treats the use, possession and distribution of hard drugs as child abuse. And where previous law stopped at parents, guardians and custodians, the new law goes further to include any “adult member of the household in which a child resides.”

The Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS), which is directly impacted by the law change, took the initiative in February to start operating under the new provisions before they became law. DHS was previously treating hard drug use in front of children as “family assessment.” With a family assessment designation, law enforcement is not involved, and the process is much less stringent.

Since the department changed its operations by choice in February, several cases in Jasper County alone have been treated as child abuse instead of family assessment, said Assistant Jasper County Attorney Scott Nicholson.

“The Department of Human Services was huge in getting this passed,” Nicholson said.

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Justin Jagler/Daily News Local fire departments responded to a house fire at 604 S. 13th Ave. W. Monday evening. The fire did extensive damage to the building and took the life of a family dog that was inside when it started. According to Newton Fire Chief Jarrod Wellik, both the Kellogg and Baxter fire departments arrived at the scene to help. It took about 15 minutes to put out the flames. Wellik said it looked like the fire started in the kitchen.

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Retired Captain Jerry Yellin, who piloted the final mission of World War II, will be visiting Newton this week. The 92-year-old has dedicated his life to helping military veterans, especially those dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder.

The public is invited to see Yellin at DMACC’s Newton campus at 7 p.m. Thursday for a community forum. Yellin will also be meeting with Jasper County schools and civic groups on Thursday and Friday to give presentations.

The World War II veteran will be part of an event exclusive to veterans and their immediate families on Saturday morning. Yellin will visit with Jasper County veterans and provide them with resources to deal with PTSD and other struggles.

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Central Iowa Today Today in History

Today is Tuesday, April 25, the 115th day of 2017. There are 250 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On April 25, 1507, a world map produced by German cartographer Martin Waldseemueller contained the first recorded use of the term “America,” in honor of Italian navigator Amerigo Vespucci (vehsPOO’-chee).

On this date: In 404 B.C., the Peloponnesian War ended as Athens surrendered to Sparta.

In 1792, French highwayman Nicolas Jacques Pelletier became the first person to be executed by the guillotine.

In 1915, during World War I, Allied soldiers invaded the Gallipoli Peninsula in an unsuccessful attempt to take the Ottoman Empire out of the war.

In 1945, during World War II, U.S. and Soviet forces linked up on the Elbe River, a meeting that dramatized the collapse of Nazi Germany’s defenses. Delegates from some 50 countries gathered in San Francisco to organize the United Nations.

In 1964, vandals sawed off the head of the “Little Mermaid” statue in Copenhagen, Denmark.

In 1983, 10-year-old Samantha Smith of Manchester, Maine, received a reply from Soviet leader Yuri V. Andropov to a letter she’d written expressing her concerns about nuclear war; Andropov gave assurances that the Soviet Union did not want war, and invited Samantha to visit his country, a trip she made in July.

In 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope was deployed in orbit from the space shuttle Discovery. (It was later discovered that the telescope’s primary mirror was flawed, requiring the installation of corrective components to achieve optimal focus.)

In 2002, Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes of the Grammy-winning trio TLC died in an SUV crash in Honduras; she was 30.

Ten years ago: Brushing off a presidential veto threat, the House passed, 218-208, a $124.2 billion supplemental spending bill ordering U.S. troops to begin coming home from Iraq in the fall of 2007.

The Dow Jones industrial average topped 13,000 for the first time, ending the day at 13,089.89. Rosie O’Donnell announced she was leaving the ABC talk show “The View” (she returned to the program in 2014, but left again the following year).

Five years ago: The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on Arizona’s tough immigration law. (A divided court later threw out major parts of the law.)

One year ago: The city of Cleveland reached a $6 million settlement in a lawsuit over the death of Tamir Rice, a 12-year-old black boy shot by a white police officer while playing with a pellet gun outside a recreation center. A panel of the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan ruled 2-to-1 that New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady had to serve a four-game “Deflategate” suspension imposed by the NFL, overturning a lower judge and siding with the league in a battle with the players union. (Brady ended up serving the suspension.)

Today’s Birthdays Actor Al Pacino is 77. Ballroom dance judge Len Goodman is 73. Rock musician Stu Cook (Creedence Clearwater Revival) is 72. Actress Talia Shire is 72. Actor Jeffrey DeMunn is 70. Rock musician Steve Ferrone (Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers) is 67.

Actor Hank Azaria is 53. Rock singer Andy Bell (Erasure) is 53. Rock musician Eric Avery is 52. Country musician Rory Feek (Joey + Rory) is 52. TV personality Jane Clayson is 50. Actress Renee Zellweger is 48. Actress Gina Torres is 48. Actor Jason Lee is 47. Actor Jason Wiles is 47. Actress Emily Bergl is 42. Singer Jacob Underwood is 37. Actress Melonie Diaz is 33. Actress Sara Paxton is 29. Actress Allisyn Ashley Arm is 21.

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That’s Odd 10 pounds of pot wrongly sent to pastor YEADON, Pa. (AP) — Police are trying to determine who shipped 10 pounds of marijuana from California to a pastor in the Philadelphia suburbs.

Yeadon police tell WTXFTV the drugs arrived Thursday, in bundles stuffed into a plastic bucket inside a cardboard box that was delivered

by United Parcel Service.

But the woman who received it is a church pastor who tells authorities it wasn’t meant for her. Police believe someone else might have been instructed to watch for the package, but failed to pick it up.

1. PROGRESS MADE TO AVERT GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN A major hurdle is overcome when Trump signals he would put off his demand that the measure include money to build his border wall with Mexico.

2. ARKANSAS PERFORMS DOUBLE EXECUTION After going nearly 12 years without executing an inmate, the state now has executed three in a few days — including two in one night.

3. HOW GLOBE VIEWS TRUMP’S PRESIDENCY 100 DAYS IN People from Pyongyang, Damascus, Tehran, Mogadishu, Moscow, Tel Aviv, the West Bank, Berlin and Mexico City weigh in as the U.S. president nears that initial milestone.

4. WHERE A COURT SERVES AS MODEL FOR TRUMP PLANS

While most immigrants entering the U.S. illegally are simply deported, a court in Del Rio, Texas, prosecutes them.

5. NORTH KOREA MARKS ARMY’S FOUNDING WITH TENSIONS HIGH No nuclear tests or ballistic missiles have been fired yet, but Pyongyang holds major live-fire drills off its eastern coast on this important anniversary.

6. SPECIAL SCHOOLS HELP TEENS STAY CLEAN Hope Academy in Indianapolis, a residential drug treatment program, is a tuition-free recovery school that is helping teens kick the opioid habit.

7. IVANKA POISED FOR WORLD STAGE DEBUT The first daughter’s advocacy for women and girls will take her to a conference in Berlin, aimed at building sup-

FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — The pressure was on for Abdul Gouda and his classmates at George Mason University: Not only did their graduation depend on the success of their project, but so did the hopes of an impossibly cute 10-year-old girl.

Fifth-grader Isabella Nicola wanted to play the violin, but she was born with no left hand and a severely abbreviated forearm.

Her music teacher at Island Creek Elementary in Fairfax County had built her a prosthetic allowing her to move the bow with her left arm and finger the strings with her right — the opposite of how violin is usually taught.

But the prosthetic was heavy and he thought there might be a better option. He reached out to Mason, his alma mater.

As it happened, Gouda and his four teammates in the bioengineering department were in the market for a project — students are required to take on a capstone project their senior year, and their initial idea had fallen

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port for investment in women’s economic empowerment programs.

8. WELLS FARGO TO FACE IRRITATED INVESTORS It’s the first big shareholder meeting since the scandal over the bank’s sales practices led to an executive shake up, fines and a dented reputation.

9. ‘I AM SAD THAT I’M NOT ON TELEVISION ANYMORE’ Five days after being fired from Fox News Channel, Bill O’Reilly uses a podcast to express his dismay and vows that “the truth will come out.”

10. WARRIORS GET BREAK AFTER DRAMA-FILLED WEEK Golden State welcomes back Kevin Durant, sweeps Portland, and now waits for word whether ailing coach Steve Kerr can rejoin team for its next series.

lin with some finesse.

On Thursday, Isabella received her final prosthetic, built from a 3-D printer, and hot pink (at her request) with “Isabella’s attachment” emblazoned on the forearm.

She played some scales as she adjusted the fit, and even a few bars of Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy.” “Oh, my gosh, that’s so much better,” Isabella said AP Photo Ten-year-old Isabella Nicola Cabrera smiles after playing her as she tried out the new violin with her new prosthetic at the engineering department prosthetic. of George Mason University in Fairfax, Va. And the team had a surprise for her, a plug-in atthrough. a good start, but Isabella’s tachment designed to let Still, Gouda admitted case is unique to her, and her grip a handlebar and some hesitation at the out- the project included plenty ride a bicycle. set. of trial and error.

“I feel very blessed that I “It’s sort of a lot of presIsabella communicated have this amazing group of sure,” he said. “You’ve got easily with the group and people,” Isabella said. this young girl who’s count- provided feedback, espeIsabella had her heart set ing on you and you’re ex- cially about the weight. The on playing music when the pected to deliver.” first came in at 13 ounces school began offering strings The team — Gouda, (369 grams); the final ver- lessons in fourth grade.

Mona Elkholy, Ella No- sion shaved an ounce or “I’ve never told her no. I voselsky, Racha Salha and two off of that after feed- told her we would try. There Yasser Alhindi — devel- back from Isabella. was no guarantee the school oped multiple prototypes The team enlisted a mu- would be able to do an adthroughout the year. There sic professor at Mason, Eliz- aptation,” said her mother, was a fair amount of lit- abeth Adams, who provided Andrea Cabrera. “Through erature on similar proj- feedback on what Isabella these little miracles, it kept ects that helped them get would need to play the vio- going forward.”

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Kayla Langmaid/Daily News The Newton Fire Department responded to a fire outside of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Monday afternoon. Church members extinguished the fire that was believed to be caused by a cigarette.

By Kayla Langmaid Newton Daily News The Newton Fire Department responded to a fire at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Monday afternoon after people inside the church saw smoke through a window.

Fire Marshal Mike Knoll said the department was called around 12:15 to the east side entrance. Knoll said the fire was caused by a cigarette and caused approximately $1,000 in damages.

Muckler Continued from Page 1A While working in St. Louis, Muckler decided to run for state office as a representative. He was successful in his bid and served in the legislature for one term.

“Term limits went into effect in the state of Missouri at about that time,” Muckler said. “My freshman class going into the statehouse was one of the largest because there was a lot of turnover. It wasn’t just because people termed out, sometimes you would have a senate seat that went out and a rep went up to fill it. It opened up some interesting possibilities for running for office.”

After an unsuccessful re-election campaign, Muckler decided he really loved working in the public sector and began searching for where he fit. He landed in Seattle as a nonprofit lobbyist, spending two legislative sessions working for the organization.

While he learned a lot in the position, Muckler decided he really wanted to get back to local government. He received his master’s in public administration from Indiana State University while working with a county council in a position that turned into his first

Knoll said a church member used a fire extinguisher and called the fire department. Some of the church’s siding and a bench were damaged, as well as a part of the roof.

Church member Jim Tracy said there is a place to dispose cigarettes outside of the church that is emptied regularly.

Knoll said there were no reported injuries.

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council administrator experience.

“That was maybe my first experience of reporting to a council and I really enjoyed that,” Muckler said. “I learned that county government wasn’t necessarily where I wanted to be, I wanted to focus on cities.”

Muckler’s next position moved him and his family to Buckeye, Ariz. where he served as the assistant to the town manager. At the time, Buckeye was the second fastest growing city in the country Muckler said and gave him the opportunity to work with multiple developers and large construction project.

“In Buckeye, you would be working with developers and they weren’t building 20 lots, they were building small cities within the city.

6,000 to 8,000 people in one master-planned community,” Muckler said. “I really loved that position, I had a chance to do a lot of special projects and reported right to the town manager. I learned a lot about how people run cities and a lot on the development side.”

The position drastically changed following a turn in the economy, leaving Muckler in the new position of senior utility analyst in the water department.

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They were extremely instrumental in getting it through both chambers of the legislature.”

Nicholson has been working to strengthen drug-endangered children laws for many years. Those efforts went into overdrive when family assessment was created as a pathway under differential response in 2014. Differential response and family assessment still exist under the new law, and they are perfect for situations like a child living in a dirty house, Nicholson said.

In that situation, DHS can sit down with a family, and resolve the issue without law enforcement.

Using hard drugs in front of a child is not the same as providing dirty living conditions, and Nicholson, who is also chairman of the Jasper County Drug Endangered Children (DEC) Board of Directors, is

“I was retained in the water department but it really wasn’t career wise where I want to be, I wanted to be in a city manager position,” Muckler said.

“I was the assistant to the town manager and then I found myself as a senior utility analyst in the water department and I was thankful for that but that was kind of my launching for West Branch.”

While in West Branch, Muckler said he was at the start of things including developing a comprehensive plan, infrastructure projects and over growth and development.

“Things were kind of at a standstill when I got there. There wasn’t a whole lot moving in terms of projects,” Muckler said. “We did a lot of road work, sidewalks, sewer while I was there.

A lot of water upgrades.”

After about six years in West Branch, Muckler said he was looking for a new challenge and became interested in the Newton position. Newton was attractive to Muckler as it was a city that was already building momentum and moving in a positive direction.

“I wasn’t really looking for a total rebuild, that is kind of where I landed in West Branch. When I looked at Newton and what had happened, a lot the same things were

“It appealed to me from the fact that (Newton) had a group of people who had a shared vision that were working to try to achieve some good things in their community. That attracted me to the job.”

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happening like a new comprehensive plan after not having an update for 15 years,” Muckler said.

“It appealed to me from the fact that you had a group of people who had a shared vision that were working to try to achieve some good things in their community. That attracted me to the job. When I was talking to people I got a really good feel for the direction Newton was heading, the size was just about right for us.

We liked the small town feel that we had in West Branch and we saw that in Newton.”

Muckler said his family also played a big part in the decision. His wife and family of five children will be moving here following the end of the school year.

“The school appealed to us from just the size of the school, 4A, might

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see some retail popping up, that is exciting and I think they have a lot of great ideas on how to use the space and I feel pretty confident that we are going to see some good things happening there over the next couple years.”

He is also looking forward to working with the city council to continue they city’s goals that have been established since completing the comprehensive plan.

“Every council meeting really making progress toward our goals and looking ahead on wrapping up some projects that have been in the works for quite some time,” Muckler said. “I think what am I most excited for is building back up that momentum.

I think there is a natural slow down when you have a change of administration. I think they did a great job in the interim with Jarrod Wellik but now it is really picking up the pace with things, moving them along, getting projects down, moving forward.”

With his tenure just beginning in Newton, Muckler is ready to lead the city in a positive direction and build on progress already started.

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have a little more offerings than where the kids were at in a 1A school,” Muckler said. “All of the nice parks that are here, location was big for us because it gave my wife some options on where to work.”

In his first few weeks on the job, Muckler said working with the department directors and city staff has been a really positive part of coming into the organization.

He is also excited about several projects in the community including Cardinal Ridge, Hardee’s, the former Maytag Hotel and work at the DMACC Maytag Campus.

“I had a chance to sit down with representatives from DMACC and I was really excited about the direction they are going with the campus there,” Muckler said.

“I think we are going to

ings. In addressing those concerns, the lawmakers were able to cross party lines and come up with a bill that was unanimously supported, Allen said.

“As I looked into the issue, I realized this was a real problem regarding the safety of children with regards to getting addicted to drugs early in life,” Allen said. “I am hopeful this change will help get families off the cycle of drug use from generation to generation.”

Breckenridge said Iowa is one of the most progressive states when it comes to protecting children against dangerous drugs.

“Department of Human Services was instrumental in the process, and a 16-panel work group was created that collectively worked on the language proposed,” Breckenridge said. “Protecting our children is a bipartisan issue that all of us can rally behind.”

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happy to finally see the law changed. As far as investigating dangerous drugs around children goes, Iowa is now among the top states in the country, Nicholson said.

Bipartisan support came swiftly for the bill, but according to Nicholson, the noncontroversial nature of the legislation prevented it from staying at the forefront of the legislature’s agenda. As it was moving through committees in the House and Senate, the Jasper County prosecutor and other members of the Jasper County DEC team had to remind legislators to act on HF 543.

Nicholson credited Sen. Chaz Allen, D-Newton, Rep. Wes Breckenridge, D-Newton, and Rep. Greg Heartsill, R-Columbia for getting support within both chambers. They played an instrumental role, he said.

Allen said it was important to listen to and address everyone’s concerns as legislators worked through committees and summer meet-

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My little sponges

Keeping me on my toes Jamee A. Pierson

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ids are always learning, their brains little sponges for knowledge and information. That is shown to me on a daily basis with my kiddos with the questions they ask and understanding they gain from what can seem the simplest acts.

Over the weekend, the girls were playing a game of Connect 4. The first few times they played they just stacked the chips one on top of each other with no real game plan or strategy. One of them usually wins by accident and the joy really comes from putting the chips in and making designs then watching them fall out when its done.

During one game, one of the girls had a connect four without even

knowing it. My husband happened to look down to point out that four chips were lined up diagonally, giving victory to the red chips.

Both girls looked shocked that there was an alternative from four across or up and down. Diagonal was a whole new world of game play they now have in their repertoire.

I am also amazed at the information they soak up from all of their activities and videos they watch. Often, we will be riding in the car, and they chime up telling me that Pluto used to be a planet but isn’t one any longer or the moon isn’t actually made of cheese. While one fact is a little more important than the other, I like that they are thinking about

bigger things.

I have been trying to push some of my favorite toys and activities from when I was a kid for my girls to do, including Legos. I loved Legos. I would build for hours, usually from my imagination, because back 20plus years ago all of the fancy sets weren’t the rage yet.

We started with Mega Blocks, moved on to Duplos and have now graduated to actually Legos. It kind of blew my mind how expensive they were to buy. For a decent size box, I spent upwards of $50, which was about double of what I thought it would be.

The Legos were a present in their Easter baskets, so I had to patiently wait for the day to come to play with them. While they weren’t quite as excited as I had hoped, the giant chocolate Easter bunnies were a big hit, when we did open them up, the girls got to work creating.

They started with a few of the preplanned sets from the booklet that comes with the box but soon were off on their own. My oldest daughter spent quite a bit of time on a dog of her own creation. She added a long tail, ears and nose as details to make it her own and make her mama proud.

My youngest daughter doesn’t quite have the patience yet for the little Legos but has recently completed a series of homes for Troll dolls in coordinating colors to their outfits with the bigger blocks. It is very her, and I was happy to help out in her creative process.

There are so many different things that happen daily I wish I could document in my kids lives. Thanks to an ever handy phone I can get a lot of them but I also like to enjoy them as they come, too.

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Bill O’Reilly and Aaron Hernandez

During Aaron Hernandez’s first trial, at the courthouse in Fall River, Mass., I stood in the street out front with a notebook in my hand and talked to people. I was born in Fall River. The courthouse is three blocks from the paper where I am a columnist/reporter, six blocks from the now-defunct restaurant where my father proposed to my mother and seven blocks from the now-defunct Singer sewing machine store where my mother took premarital sewing lessons.

The city editor had to tell me who Aaron Hernandez was before he sent me out. I’m a boxing fan, a much cleaner sport than football because boxing doesn’t lie. Boxers die brain-damaged and broke, and everyone knows it and no one gives a damn.

In front of the courthouse, I talked to a couple guys who were wearing football jerseys with Hernandez’s name on the back, and one guy carrying a “Free Aaron” sign. When the crowd knew Hernandez was in the building, there was a brief “Free Aaron” chant.

Aaron Hernandez hung himself in his prison cell Wednesday morning, the same day Fox Semi-News announced they were canning Bill O’Reilly, a seminewsy screamer of traditional values who can’t keep his hands to himself.

O’Reilly should have hung with Hernandez. It would have been more honest. If Hernandez wanted to see naked women, he went to a strip club. You watch the girls dance, you order a couple $200 bottles of champagne, you tip big, you’re a celebrity, you buy a “private dance,” you put your hands all over her, and no one cares. It’s dirty, but it’s a clean dirty.

Of course, Hernandez shot and killed a guy, and you go to the can for that, sometimes forever, sometimes just until you can get the bed sheets knotted around the window bars. You don’t come out of jail the same way you went in, and everyone knows it and no one gives a damn.

Somebody will hire O’Reilly, some operation just a little cheaper, but Hernandez wasn’t going to play any more ball. Hernandez was looking at a lifetime of showering with lunatics. O’Reilly’s just going to have a little more trouble selling his ghost-written history books.

When famous people commit either genuine or career suicide, everyone says, “I can’t understand why he’d DO that.” But I can.

The Catholic scholar monks of the Dark Ages said the devil never changed the ways he tempted us because we always fall for the same things.

Rage. Wanting to get high. Sex. Money. Power.

Pride. Jealousy. It’s a short list of pathetic bait, but we hurry into the trap like a guy running for a bus.

Across the street from the courthouse there’s a little park. Twenty years ago, I knew a guy who got clean from heroin, and he got a night job about four blocks from the courthouse. But his girlfriend starting using again, and she overdosed and died. So, one night, he took his regular break from the job, walked down to the park at about midnight, shot up several bags of heroin and overdosed. The guy probably made $10 an hour, so no one cared as to why he walked down to that little park to die in the corner of the wall, in the back, where the headlights of passing cars couldn’t find him.

A lot of people die in the dark, far from by celebrity’s flaring glare. Everyone knows it and no one gives a damn.

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The final gavel falls on 2018 session As the sun set, or in this case rose, as the gavel fell on the Iowa legislative session, we can ponder what was accomplished. After a very divisive session that saw record citizen turnout and involvement, one might question whether the legislation passed will benefit most Iowans. Isn’t that the goal of every legislative session? We saw rights taken away from 185,000 public workers through collective bargaining dismantling; we saw injured workers lose options to seek compensation through workers compensation law changes; we saw the elimination of the current family planning services program and creation of a new, unstructured family planning program that will cost Iowans an additional $3.4 million, and which leaves Iowa unable to benefit from millions of federal dollars; we saw unnecessary changes to voting procedures that cost at an absolute minimum $700,000, even though we currently are #2 in the nation for voter integrity.

All of these and other changes occur at a time when Iowans saw $118 million in de-appropriations and $131 million borrowed from our surplus just to get through the current fiscal year.

State View Rep. Wes Breckenridge All this legislation comes at a time when we are seeing economic growth in our state; it is slow growth to be sure, but we have still been moving in an economically positive direction. But we are still coming up almost $250 million short. This indicates a spending issue. We must look at the enormous amount of money we’re spending in tax credits, rebates and incentives, and their effectiveness and efficiency for Iowans. We have given out these credits, rebates and incentives in a piecemeal fashion over the years without quality oversight. It is time to look at these tax credits, rebates and incentives and identify if we are getting a return on investment that improves Iowa’s economy through investments and jobs. I suspect that the answer is no.

On a positive note, a shout out to the 16-panel work group that worked collaboratively on drug endangered children legislation that was signed by the governor.

The law requires a child abuse

investigation be conducted involving dangerous drugs in the presence of children. The law adds heroin, cocaine and opioids to the definition of drugs.

This will give the Department of Human Services more options in helping children in dangerous situations. Protecting our children through this legislation was a bipartisan effort that shows what can be done when we work together.

Moving forward in a positive approach to improve the quality of life for everyday Iowans must be our goal. Iowans want legislators to do what is right. We can continue the blame game, or we can work collaboratively toward solutions. I choose the latter; let’s put partisan politics behind us and look for real solutions that will help Iowa be an economic and upstanding leader in the nation. With that, I want to challenge all Iowans to stay active and involved so your voices are heard. We need your valuable input and insight so we can make informed decisions.

In closing, thank you for allowing me to serve you. I am humbled and appreciative of your support and will work tirelessly on your behalf.

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Ending abuse is everyone’s business April is a busy month for those of us who serve victims of violent crimes, abuse and sexual assault.

April is both National Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month.

This year’s theme, “Engaging New Voices,” promotes the idea that ending abuse is everyone’s business; men and women, old and young.

We know 1 in 5 women and 1 in 33 men experience sexual assault in their lifetime. We know that nearly 3 million cases of child abuse are reported each year in the United States. We must take a stand. Crisis Inter-

vention Services is partnering with businesses and communities throughout Jasper County this month.

Our actions, big and small, have a ripple effect on our communities. From modeling good behavior to addressing inappropriate conduct, we all can make a difference.

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Obituaries Bernie Van Der Pol April 22, 2017 Bernard D. Van Der Pol, 77, passed away Saturday evening, April 22, 2017, at his residence where he was born south of Sully. Bernie, a dairy

and cattle herdsman and longtime a u c t i one e r, is survived by his wife, Carlene M. (Van Zante) Van Der Pol of Sully; their two children,

Kayleen and husband, Al Miller of Waukee and Kenny Van Der Pol and wife, Jill of Urbandale.

A funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 26 at the First Reformed Church in Sully. Visitation will begin Tuesday afternoon at the First Reformed Church in Sully where the family

will be present Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be given for the Bernie Van Der Pol Memorial Fund to be directed to the Jasper County Fair Board.

Van Dyk–Duven Funeral Home in Pella is in charge of arrangements.

Neva Plum April 20, 2017 Neva Plum, 89, of Marshalltown, died Thursday, April 20, 2017, at the Iowa Veterans Home.

A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 27 at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home West Marshall Chapel in State Center. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until the service time Thursday, also in State Center at the West Marshall Chapel. She will be laid to rest in the Hazelwood Cemetery in Grinnell.

Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Neva and her family.

First Baptist Church collecting cans, bottles for JCARL The First Baptist Church, 620 S. Eighth Ave. E. in Newton, will have a trailer by the garage to drop off bottles and cans.

The money collected from the pop cans will be donated to the Jasper County Animal Rescue League. The trailer will be on site until June 1 and will be emptied daily. Organizers ask that the bottles be separated from the cans.

If for some reason the trailer is full, bags can be placed beside the trailer.

Newton FFA gains new leaders

Submitted Photo The Newton FFA chapter installed new officers on March 28. For the first time in the chapter’s history an all female team was elected. Pictured, from left, are sentinel Taylor Guy, vice president Lane Dethrow, treasurer Logan Chandler, president Lindsay Campbell, secretary Laura Townsend, reporter Mallory Iske.

Everyone’s Dutch at Tulip Time, May 4-6 in Pella PELLA — The tulips are blooming and it’s time for the 82nd annual Tulip Time Festival in Pella May 4, 5 and 6. The entire family is invited to Pella, “Where Everyone’s Dutch for a Day.” Experience more when you visit Pella during Tulip Time with two parades every day,

delicious food, thousands of residents in Dutch costumes, flower shows, auto displays, antique implements, city tours, the Dutch Craft Market and of course, tulips. All are invited to join to celebrate Dutch heritage in many different ways.

Activities begin each

day around 8 a.m. and continue until the lighted evening parade ends around 10 p.m.

You can see the sights from a guided city tour, experience the sights and sounds of the Historical Village, learn about Dutch foods and costumes in our Dutch demo sessions, see Dutch

dancing around the town and during our grandstand shows and much more. For a complete schedule, visit www.pellatuliptime.com.

Visit Pella this year and enjoy being “Dutch for a Day.” For Tulip Time tickets call 641-628-4311 or contact LHamilton@ pellahistorical.com.

Police Blotter Newton Police Department • Haley M. Esqueda, 21, of Newton, was arrested at 8:12 p.m. April 23 at 902 N. 10th Ave. E. on a Jasper County warrant for failure to appear for a probation violation hearing. Esqueda was taken to the Jasper County

Jail.

• Shawn C. Dobbs, 26, of Newton, was arrested at 6:43 p.m. April 21 at 1326 Crescent Drive on a Jasper County warrant for failure to appear for an initial hearing on a fifth-degree theft charge. Dobbs was taken to

the Jasper County Jail.

• Jason E. Trotter, 43, of Newton, was arrested at 11:19 p.m.

April 18 during a traffic stop on a Polk County warrant for failure to appear on a charge of violation of a no contact order. Trotter was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

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• Classic Car Show will begin at 5 p.m. Tuesday at Arby’s in Newton. Arby’s will host this classic car event every other Tuesday.

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

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.

• Financial Aid Presentation will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Newton High School, 800 E. Fourth St. S. in Newton. The guidance office has invited a representative from the Iowa Student Loan College Access Network to provide a free financial aid presentation in the multipurpose room. The presentation is geared to high school juniors and their parents • A fundraising performance of “Pvt Wars” will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Newton Community Theatre, 1701 S. Eighth Ave. E. Freewill donations will be accepted. No advance tickets needed. The show is rated R. NCT will be representing Iowa at the AACT Region V Festival Competition in Brainerd, Minn. on April 28.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 8 p.m.

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

• The Jasper, Marion and Poweshiek Counties Early Childhood Iowa Board will meet at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday at Skiff Medical Center in the South Board Room, 204 N. Fourth Ave. in Newton. Agenda items include reviewing recent site visit surveys, discussing the state of childcare in our area and reviewing grant proposals for family support projects for FY18. Meetings are open to the public.

• 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.

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New house responsibilities put wife down in the dumps DEAR ABBY: My husband decided to buy a house. I never wanted one and now I’m depressed.

I am thankful that my husband provides for the family and puts a roof over our heads, but now that we are in our house, my days are spent doing chores, yard work, and cleaning, cleaning and cleaning.

This is why I never wanted the responsibility of a house. I don’t have time for my family because I’m so busy maintaining this house I never wanted.

I have been distant from my husband because I secretly despise him for putting me in this position when he knew it wasn’t what I wanted. Am I being selfish? — DON’T WANT THE RESPONSIBILITY DEAR DON’T: Selfish? No. Passive-aggressive, yes. The problem with passive aggression is that the problem never gets resolved.

If you feel you have too much on your shoulders, tell your husband how you are feeling so he can either help you with the chores, or hire someone to do the yard work and some of the cleaning.

DEAR ABBY: I love helping others, but I’m ready to quit every volunteer job I have. I’m tired of people who are not volunteers telling me I am doing my job wrong.

When you volunteer, you are given training on how to do your job. You drive to the site using your own gas, spend your time helping others, and a lot of times you spend your own money to obtain the supplies you need to do the job.

I could be spending my time — and resources — doing things like shopping or getting my nails done.

Volunteers don’t want to do all of that only to hear how we’re not doing the job right, suggestions

on how to do it better or complaints that we didn’t do enough.

I am so sick of people who delight in telling you that you’re not doing enough. I can’t save the world, but I can help one person each day.

Thanks for letting me get this off my chest. — SOUNDING OFF IN TEXAS DEAR SOUNDING OFF: You’re welcome. That’s what I’m here for. I hope writing this has made you feel better. Now get back to work, because what you do is IMPORTANT. DEAR ABBY: I am tattooed. I started getting inked when I was 22. I am now 31.

Recently, I decided to get an extensive design on my left arm. It will take four sessions to complete.

The first session is scheduled on a Tuesday, not normally my day off.

I can use PTO hours to cover it, but what do I say when — and if — management notices my ink, puts two and two together, and realizes I took time off for this? — INKED IN INDIANA DEAR INKED: If that happens, you should tell the truth — that you took PTO for a personal errand. That’s what personal/paid time off is for.

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MILFORD — Polaris Industries plans to close its plant in the northwest Iowa city of Milford, leaving up to 300 employees out of work. Polaris spokeswoman Kelly Basgen said on Monday the company would stop production of all-terrain and utility vehicles at the Milford plant that had operated since 2013. Production would shift to plants in Alabama, Minnesota and California.

Basgen says some employee could move to other Polaris plants, leaving between 275 and 300 workers out of a job.

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MARION — A July trial has been scheduled for an Iowa kindergarten teacher who prosecutors say didn’t report that a 15-yearold volunteer sexually abused her students.

Court records say 59-year-old Diane Graham has pleaded not guilty to failure to report child abuse. Her trial is set to begin July 31. Court records say Graham was a teacher at in Marion when two students told her in August that they were being abused by the volunteer.

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Body of dam worker recovered from river KEOKUK — Authorities have recovered the body of a worker who fell from a hydroelectric dam on the Mississippi River at Keokuk in southeast Iowa. The body of Ron Summers was taken from the water Sunday morning. He’d been working the night shift Friday night at the Ameren dam. He was reported missing early Saturday morning. A search soon was launched, but his body wasn’t discovered until Sunday. Summers was a hydro technician with more than 50 years on the job at the dam.

Police investigating death as homicide IOWA CITY — Iowa City police say they’re investigating the death of a man as a homicide.

Police announced Monday they consider the death a homicide based off evidence found at the location where the man’s body was found.

Officers were dispatched to the office of Lederman Bail Bonds around 11:10 a.m.

Sunday after someone reported finding a body. The location is across the street from the Johnson County Jail.

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FOREST CITY — Authorities say a teenager has been killed in the crash of an all-terrain vehicle in northern Iowa.

The crash occurred around 6 p.m. Sunday when the boy lost control of the ATV about 3.5 miles northwest of Forest City.

The ATV ran into a roadside ditch and then rolled.

Authorities have not released the boy’s name.

—The Associated Press

Sentencing hearing continued in sex abuse case Newton Daily News A Newton man is scheduled to be sentenced in a sex abuse case next month in Jasper County District Court after the hearing was continued on Monday.

Colin C. Hansen, 20, pleaded guilty to third-degree sexual abuse, prompting an amended charge of assault causing serious injury that was sexually motivated, a Class D felony.

Hansen’s sentencing is now set for May 1.

Hansen was charged of forcing a sex act on a 16-year-old victim during an incident in June 2015 at Homedahl Park in Kellogg. Hansen was arrested June 8, 2015.

Cameras installed to deter crime in eastern Iowa city DAVENPORT (AP) — Officials of a city in eastern Iowa are nearly ready to go live with cameras intended to deter crime as part of a pilot program that could expand to other parts of the city.

The cameras were installed on a halfmile stretch of road in Davenport about two weeks ago. They’re expected to be operating in a week.

The city bought the equipment for over $53,600 in November from Chicago-based CDW-G. It’ll record 24/7 so police can review live or past footage in the event of an incident.

“Someone is not going to be actively watching this live,” said Clay Merritt, capital budget analyst. “But if someone were to see an incident and call it in and they knew say it was a male wearing a red shirt with blue jeans in white Ranger,

our police department could use that information as a tool to help identify that vehicle or person.”

Merritt said the last phase is to test its information technology infrastructure.

“We just need to do some internal testing on our server, firewall and our wireless connectivity,” Merritt said.

The cameras will also give the city’s traffic engineers access to the footage so they can do traffic counts.

Johnnie’s Meat Market co-owner Kent Dopler said it seems that problems have decreased on the street with the mere discussion of cameras.

“If anything, that might also help with city engineers and those that do studies to notice the traffic patterns,” Dopler said.

“You’ve got potential problems and when there are problems, you’ll have record of it.”

Coach found not guilty of assaulting student MARSHALLTOWN — The head football coach at Marshalltown High School has been found not guilty of assaulting a student.

Court records say a six-member Marshall County jury acquitted 62-year-old Don Knock on Friday.

Marshalltown police say the student reported that Knock had grabbed and pushed him at school on Jan. 3 but caused no injury. Knock has said he was attempting to defuse a potentially hostile situation that had arisen between students.

The district declined to comment. Knock was hired for the post in May 2015 and has coached the team for two years while also serving as a physical education teacher.

AP Photo A man enters the Iowa Utilities Board building on the Capitol Complex Monday in Des Moines. A plan to spend nearly a half-million dollars remodeling the interior of the newest state office building in Des Moines is moving forward despite budget cuts that are hitting an array of state programs and services.

Amid cuts, new Iowa building gets pricey redo The Associated Press

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ES MOINES — A plan to spend nearly a half-million dollars remodeling the interior of the newest state office building in Des Moines is moving ahead despite budget cuts that are slicing an array of state programs and services, documents obtained by The Associated Press show.

The Iowa Utilities Board is planning to demolish and redo much of the customer service area in its award-winning, sixyear-old building. Planning documents obtained under the open records law call for extensive renovations, including new glass walls and doors, ceilings, woodwork, paint and even a 75-inch Samsung television. A transaction counter would be demolished and replaced with a customer greeting desk. A conference room and two smaller meeting rooms would be added.

The two-story, $10 million building is considered among the nicest in the Capitol Complex, where many date to the 1970s or earlier. It opened in 2011 to much fanfare on the site of a former landfill, winning praise for its energy-efficiency and elegant design.

As lawmakers finished a $7.2 billion budget that cuts everything from crime victims’ services to childhood obesity prevention, state officials met Thursday with companies interested in bidding on construction, glazing, mechanical and electrical work. Bids are due May 3.

The board is using $330,000 left over from its 2016 budget and a $250,000 appropriation that lawmakers approved last year to fund the project, a priority of Chairwoman Geri Huser.

It has spent $91,000 on design

and bid documents, including 130 pages of specifications by BNIM Architects detailing everything from new interior finishes to light fixtures. The budget is currently $464,000.

The project comes as Huser faces questions about her extensive outside work as a private attorney, revealed this month by AP. The Senate recently voted 44-4 to confirm Huser for a second two-year term as chairwoman, despite a law that requires the board’s three members to devote their “whole time” to state duties.

Huser says she’s been working full-time even as she’s been awarded more than $177,000 in legal fees.

The notice to bidders says the project “consists primarily of interior remodel work” but state documents do not make clear why it’s necessary.

Board spokesman Don Tormey said the changes will give the public more space to meet with staff to discuss complaints against utilities or comment on cases, sit down to research docket files and review consumer information such as brochures. The building currently features two tables with chairs for customers but “that space is not private or quiet,” Tormey said.

The 75-inch television will replace a projector used for presentations in the conference room, Tormey said.

Asked why the project wasn’t delayed or scaled back, he said the board “has the funding and is following the process” for renovations established by the Department of Administrative Services.

Lawmakers could block the project and reroute the money to fund other programs facing cutbacks but said they have no plans to do so.

Sen. Dennis Guth,

R-Klemme, who was on a subcommittee that approved the renovation project money, was surprised to learn from AP last week that the funding hadn’t already been spent.

Guth said Huser’s request would not have earned support this year, when lawmakers have delayed “anything that’s not super essential” due to lower-than-expected revenues.

But he said the board made a legitimate case at a time when the budget had ample funding and should be able to finish the project.

“It’s not like I’m going to take away money that they’ve already begun a process with,” he said, even though lawmakers have cut millions from universities and other agencies midyear.

Sen. Liz Mathis, D-Cedar Rapids, said the building appeared to have “a great amount of space” for customer service when she went on a recent tour that highlighted its stateof-the-art energy features. She questioned the spending given that “our budget is in trouble” and other buildings are in far worse shape.

“There are other buildings where people are having issues with even breathing the air and we’re not addressing those,” she said. “I find it kind of interesting they’d be wanting to do upgrades already.”

The building houses 60 board employees and 16 who work for the Office of Consumer Advocate, which will not be affected by the project. That’s about 15 fewer than when the building opened, due mostly to unfilled vacancies.

The plan calls for contracts to be awarded next month and work to begin in July, when four employees are expected to be temporarily displaced until a completion date of Oct. 30.

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MAT athletes prepare for state at Waverly Newton Daily News The MAT Tumbling/ Trampoline Team traveled to Waverly to compete at a two-day USTA event.

Tumbling Results Beginner Girls: age 5 — Landrey Harris, fifth place; Whitney Hawkins, second place: age 6 — Brooke Ward, second place; Avery Osgood, fifth place; Cami Ward, second place; Gianna Boswell, fourth place: age 8 — Anessa Morrison, second place; Journey McCartt, first place; Desiray Popelka; Mary Jo Hunt, sixth place.

Advanced Beginner Girls: age 8 — Lauren Oneal, second place; Elyse Ranson, sixth place; Olivia Versteeg, third place: age 9 — Kiance Roberts — Keahna, second place: age 11-Miranda Cheville, first place: age 12 — Moriah Groth, fourth place: age 13 & up

— Jordyn Cremeans, first place.

Sub Novice Girls: age 9 — Mia Gianetto, fourth place; Paige Ward, seventh place; Amelia Ranson, second place; Allison Ward, eighth place: age 11 — Josie DeNeui, first place.

Novice Girls: age 10 — Bella Winther, second place.

Intermediate Girls: age 10 — Kylee Schuler, first place; Halie Hohnstein, second place: age 11 — Sara Huffman, first place: age 13-14 — Lyris Kapayou, first place: age 15 & up — Anna Hernandez, second place.

Sub Advanced Girls: age 9-10 — Hanna Marting, second place: age 13-14 — Kyah Siegert, first place; Hannah Taylor, second place: age 1516 — Grace Fisher, first place.

Advanced Girls: age 13-14 — Emma Marting, first place; Ella Marting, second place; age

Nominations open for DMACC Small Business Awards Nominations are being accepted for the 2017 Des Moines Area Community College Small Business Awards.

Businesses will be honored in five categories; Most Innovative, Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Dennis Albaugh Award, Top Growth Company and Small Business of the Year. For a list of criteria for each award click. The application deadline is June 30.

“The 2017 DMACC Small Business Awards are an excellent opportunity for small business owners to share their stories of innovation, entrepreneurship and success,” said event organizer and DMACC Entrepreneurship Program Chair Vada Grantham.

“This is the fifth year of the event. We have been thrilled with the growth; from the number of nominees and sponsorships to the overall participation and prestige of the event.”

The Small Business Awards will also honor the winner of the DMACC Foundation $10,000 Entrepreneurship Competition. The competition is open to current DMACC students or DMACC alumni operating a business in Iowa. Entry deadline is May 18.

The 5th Annual DMACC Small Business Awards will be at 5 p.m.

Sept. 14 at the DMACC Ankeny campus FFA Enrichment Center. The ceremony includes a cocktail reception, dinner, a program and a video presentation highlighting each award winner. The ticketed event is open to the public.

Aureon is the presenting sponsor of the 2017 DMACC Small Business Awards.

To submit an application for the 2017 DMACC Small Business Awards visit https:// www.dmacc.edu/dbr/ sba/Pages/welcome.aspx.

15-16 — Stacey Slaven; Madison Kremer-Awes, third place; Noa Marting, fourth place; Stephanie Slaven, sixth place.

Trampoline Results Beginner Girls: age 5 — Landrey Harris, second place: age 6 Avery Polley, first place: age 7 — Ellison Wittkop, second place: age 8 — Anessa Morrison, third place; Harlie Thatcher, fourth place. Elyse Ranson, fifth place: age 9 — Kiance Robert-Keahna, first place; Paige Ward, second place: age 11 & up — Josie DeNeui, third place; Maddi Grossnickle, second place.

Novice Girls: age 9 — Amelia Ranson, first place: age 10 — Bella Winther, third place: age 12 — Tatum Rechtfertig, first place: age 15 & up — Madison Kremer-Awes, first place; Mackenzie Peter, second place.

Novice Boys: age 7 — Joseph Rechtfertig, first

Submitted Photo Tatum Rechtfertig won first place in the Novice Girls age 12 tumbling division at a twoday USTA event in Waverly.

place.

Sub Advanced Girls: age 13-14 — Hannah Taylor, first place: age 1516 — Grace Fisher, first place.

Advanced Girls: age 13-14 — Kyah Siegert, fourth place: age 17 & up — Jessica Bookhout, second place.

Double Mini Trampoline Results Beginner Girls: age 6 — Avery Polley, first place: age 7 — Ellison

Wittkop, third place: age 8 — Anessa Morrison, second place; Elyse Ranson, second place; Harlie Thatcher, third place: age 9 — Paige Ward, first place; Kiance Roberts-Keahna, second place: age 11 & up — Josie DeNeui, first place; Maddi Grossnickle, second place.

Novice Girls: age 9 — Amelia Ranson, first place: age 10 — Bella Winther, second place: age 12 — Tatum Recht-

fertig, second place: age 15 & up — Madison Kremer-Awes, first place; Mackenzie Peter, second place.

Novice Boys: age 7-8 Joseph Rechtfertig, first place.

Sub Advanced Girls: age 15-16 — Grace Fisher, first place.

Advanced Girls: age 11-12 — Sara Huffman, second place: age 13-14 — Kyah Siegert, second place: age 17 & up — Jessica Bookhout, first place.

Students present psychology research Newton Daily News PELLA — An impressive cohort of 29 Central College students presented their research at the Midwestern Psychological Association conference in Chicago April 19-22.

The group includes these lo-

cal students: Haley Wilcox, of Newton, presented “The Effect of Motivation Style on Political Involvement.”

Brooke Porter, of Colfax, presented “The Effect of Social Context and Profanity on Taboo Word Use.”

Michaela Van Dusseldorp, of Colfax, presented “The Effects Race and Age Have on Attitudes Toward Stereotypic Generalizations of Populations.”

Holly Vander Pol, of Newton, presented “The Effects of Acetaminophen Placebo and Mood on Risk Taking.”

Ending date announced for nine scratch games Deadline established to claim prizes In the games that are ending Newton Daily News CLIVE — As part of its standard procedures, the Iowa Lottery is officially ending sales in nine of its instant-scratch games and has established the deadline by which players must claim prizes in them.

The lottery has announced the end date for the following scratch games: “Cash Spectacular,” “Cherry Blast,” “Holiday Series 2015,” “Quick Cash,” “Polar Payout,” “Happy Holidays,” “Red

Ball Tripler,” “Love Stinks Or Does It?” and “Yes or No?” Players have until the close of business on July 24 to claim prizes in them.

Players may visit an Iowa Lottery retailer or one of the lottery’s offices in Clive, Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, Mason City and Storm Lake to claim scratchgame prizes.

The lottery replaces ending games with new games throughout the year. A complete list of all current games can be found on

the lottery website at www.ialottery.com.

Since the lottery’s start in 1985, its players have won more than $3.8 billion in prizes while the lottery has raised more than $1.7 billion for the state programs that benefit all Iowans.

Today, lottery proceeds in Iowa have three main purposes: They provide support for veterans, help for a variety of significant projects through the state General Fund, and backing for the Vision Iowa program, which was implemented to create tourism destinations and community attractions in the state and build and repair schools.

When, Where & How you want it.

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Cardinal girls run, throw, jump at DC Invitational

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Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Gerima Blair runs middle distance and distance races for Newton High’s girls this season.

On Monday she competed in the 400-meter dash and the 1,500-meter run at the Dowling Catholic Girls Invitational track meet in West Des Moines.

WEST DES MOINES — Newton High’s girls finished with 33 points and eighth place at Monday’s Dowling Catholic Girls Invitational track meet. The Cardinals had highlights to the eight-team meet.

Logging a season’s-best time of 4 minutes, 39.18 seconds, Newton’s 1,600-meter distance medley relay team of Karley Leiker, Jordan Banfield, Abbie Barr and Rachel Berkland placed third. Barr had a personal-best clearance of 5 feet in taking third in the high jump.

“The girls competed well tonight against some tough teams.

We saw a lot of positive things as we keep working toward these next couple weeks,” Newton coach Rachelle Tipton said. “Abbie Barr has been clearing 5 feet in practice so it was exciting for her to get there in competition” Haley Revell claimed third in the shot put with a throw of 34-0 and Ali Bestell was sixth at 31-1. Audrey Lucas had a throw of 101-8 to place third in the discus and Bestell was fifth at 98-4.

“It was also great to see Audrey throw over 100 feet in two consecutive meets. The throwers continue to do a wonderful job, and are scoring well for us whether varsity or junior varsity,” Tipton said.

Berkland ran fifth in the 400 hur-

dles in 1:12.48. In the shuttle hurdle relay race, Newton’s foursome of Liz McVey, Barr, Lucas and Morgann Eide was fourth in 1:12.86.

Dowling Catholic won the team title with 157.5 points and Urbandale was second with 99 points. Ankeny Centennial edged Johnston for third with 74.5 points to 74 points.

Ames took fifth with 54 points and Des Moines East was sixth with 50. Des Moines Roosevelt had 47 points for seventh.

In the junior varsity division.

Revell won the discus event with a distance of 93-4 with Miranda Ervin in fourth at 81-3. Mackenzie Baker placed second in the shot put at 30-2 followed by Ervin in fourth at 29-7 and Jailyn Bucklin in sixth at 28-5.

The Newton junior varsity 800 sprint medley relay team of Serenity Steir, Bethany Risius, Sydney Hook and Jenna Smith took sixth in 2:16.31.

Newton’s girls compete at 5 p.m.

Tuesday in the Grinnell Invitational.

The non-scoring results for the Newton varsity were: 100-m dash: 13. Alivia Whitten, 15.09, 15. Steir, 15.75 200-m dash: 19. Hook, 33.28 400-m dash: 10. Gerima Blair, 1:13.31, 11. Molly Coy, 1:14.61 800-m run: 9. Tessa Keeton, 2:51.44, 10. Smith, 3:01.53 100-m high hurdles: 9. Whitten, 18.34, 13. Caelyn Briley, 19.91 1,500-m run: 13. Blair, 6:25.99, 15. Coy, 6:41.96

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Mustangs, Hawks place second at PCM Girls Classic

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News MONROE — Prairie City-Monroe senior Jayci Vos just missed qualifying for her second straight Drake Relays in the 400-meter hurdles.

Monday, Vos got a little bit of redemption.

Vos went head-to-head with South Tama County’s Allison Yuska and came out on top. Yuska will run in the Drake Relays on Saturday. Vos will not. Vos got the

best of Yuska at her final home meet though.

That gold medal was part of three wins on the night for Vos, who led the Mustangs to a second-place finish on Senior Night.

PCM scored 153 points. West Marshall won the Class A standings with 188.

The rest of the field included South Tama (138), Pella (104), East Marshall (74) and Pleasantville (47).

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Troy Hyde/Daily News Prairie City-Monroe senior Jayci Vos rallied the Mustangs to a win in the shuttle hurdle relay the PCM Girls Classic on Monday night. Vos claimed three gold medals on the night also winning the 400 hurdles and anchoring the 4x400 relay to a victory.

Newton boys’ soccer notch shutout sweep of Knoxville teams

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News

KNOXVILLE — Threefor-three was the count for Newton High’s boys on the soccer pitch Monday against host Knoxville. None of the Cardinal teams allowed a goal by the Panthers.

“It was great to get the sweep of the game for the first time this season, and to do it on the road,” Newton head coach Zach Jensen said.

The Class 2A 15th-ranked Cardinal varsity completed the sweep with a 3-0 victory over the Panthers. They pushed to a 2-0 halftime lead.

Jacob Murphy nailed an unassisted goal with 22 minutes, 15 seconds remaining the first half to put Newton on the scoreboard. Justin Fischer turned Josh Ventling’s

free kick into his ninth goal of the season at the 12:51 mark.

Newton maintained the 2-0 margin until there were less than two minutes left in the game. Tyler Dafflitto’s throw-in was converted into a goal by Luke Maharry.

“We did enough to win tonight in the varsity game. We out-possessed the other team and we controlled the game, but we could have brought more intensity to our play,” Jensen said. “We were sluggish.”

Reagan Maple was credited with six saves against Knoxville. Newton had eight shots on goal and three corner kick opportunities.

“Tyler Dafflitto really stepped up for us. We subbed him in defensively and he was winning balls in the air.

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Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Newton High goalkeeper Reagan Maple takes one out of the air against Boone in a recent home game with defender Jordan Norvell (21) squeezed in between. The Cardinals shutout host Knoxville, 3-0, Monday.

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Mustang boys win home tournament

Tuesday Golf Newton boys at Oskaloosa Invitational 2 p.m.

Dallas Center-Grimes, Knoxville at Newton girls, 4:15 p.m.

Colfax-Mingo girls, boys at English Valleys, 4:15 p.m.

Tennis Pella Christian at Newton girls, 4:15 p.m.

Track Newton girls at Grinnell Invitational, 5 p.m.

PCM, Colfax-Mingo, Lynnville-Sully boys at Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont, 4:30 p.m.

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

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

Chartion at PCM girls, 7 p.m.

Gilbert at CMB boys, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday Track Drake Relays Boys’ shot put-CMB’s Will Clapper, 4:30 p.m.

Newton, PCM, Colfax-Mingo, Lynnville-Sully girls at Pella, 5 p.m.

Newton boys at Grinnell, 5 p.m.

Colfax-Mingo, Lynnville-Sully boys at PCM boys meet, 4:30 p.m.

Golf Newton girls at Marshalltown, 10 a.m.

Gilbert, South Hamilton at PCM girls, 1 p.m.

PCM boys at Moravia, noon Iowa Valley at Colfax-Mingo girls, boys, 4:15 p.m.

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

Soccer Newton boys at ADM, 9th 4:15 p.m., JV at 5:30 p.m., varsity 7 p.m.

CMB boys at Nevada, 5:30 p.m.

Tennis Newton girls at Indianola, 4:15 p.m.

Indianola at Newton boys, 4:15 p.m.

Friday Track Drake Relays Boys’ 4x100 relay-Newton and PCM, 6:05 p.m.

CMB girls at Ballard, 5 p.m.

Colfax-Mingo boys at West Marshall, 4:30 p.m.

Tennis South Tama at Newton boys, 4:15 p.m.

Soccer Perry at Newton girls, JV 5:30 p.m., variety 7 p.m.

PCM girls at CMB, 5:30 p.m.

Saturday Track Drake Relays, boys’ 4x100 relay final, 3:36 p.m.

Troy Hyde/Daily News Left: Prairie City-Monroe junior Dayton Boell watches his putt go into the hole on the No. 7 hole at Gateway Recreation Golf Course on Monday in Monroe. Above: Senior Ryan Hill tees off on the No. 3 hole. The Prairie City-Monroe boys’ golf team won its home tournament with a 319. Boone was next with a 336 and Grinnell was third with a 337. Official results were not available at press time.

Athletic Director says complaints led to Iowa coach’s firing DES MOINES (AP) — University of Iowa athletic director Gary Barta said Monday that three rounds of complaints from parents and field hockey players prompted an investigation into the program that ultimately led to the firing of Barta coach Tracey Griesbaum in 2014.

Griesbaum’s termination is a central piece of a lawsuit filed by former top administrator Jane Meyer against the university.

Meyer, who was Barta’s top assistant for a decade, filed the suit after being moved to another department soon after

the firing of Griesbaum, her partner. Meyer’s job was eliminated in 2016.

Meyer alleges she suffered workplace discrimination as a gay woman in a relationship with a coach, that the school retaliated against her and that she was paid far less than a male counterpart for similar work.

Barta said that he had noticed a pattern of serious issues and allegations of abuse from Griesbaum dating back to 2007, just a year after he took over at Iowa.

In 2011, another student made similar claims that were serious enough to be forwarded to former president Sally Mason’s office and so distressed Griesbaum that she threatened to resign.

Barta said nothing was proven, and Griesbaum stayed

Colfax-Mingo golf teams split with SICL foe Belle Plaine

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News BELLE PLAINE — Colfax-Mingo sophomore Delaney Underwood won another medalist honor Monday, and the Tigerhawk girls’ golf team defeated a short-handed Belle Plaine squad at Belle Plaine Country Club.

Belle Plaine’s boys team upended Colfax-Mingo to earn the split on the day.

Underwood shot a 48 to win medalist honors over Belle Plaine’s Halle VanScoyoc, who was second with a 50.

The Tigerhawks shot a 216 to win. Belle Plaine only had two golfers. The Plainsmen boys defeated Colfax-Mingo 193-217. Ethan Kaiser (43) and Chance Baburek (44) were the top two finishers.

After Underwood, Colfax-Mingo got a 51 from freshman Shanen Shedenhelm.

Freshman Sydni Hostetter carded a 58, and the final counting score came from sophomore Chelsea Russell.

Russell shot a 59.

The non-counting score of 62 and 69 were recorded by sophomore Camilla Schlosser and freshman Brielle Reed, respectively.

Sophomore Ahren Teed

on as coach.

But Barta said that before the 2014 season a player came forward with complaints again — and that a second player made similar charges a month later.

Barta said he had heard that, at one point, Griesbaum told a player that, “If I were you, I would kill myself.”

The university subsequently investigated the program and the relationship between Meyer and Griesbaum, who did not report to Meyer beyond athletic facilities issues, and found no policy violations.

But Barta said his fears that such allegations would continue to surface, combined with the fact that Griesbaum had twice told him that she didn’t do anything wrong and wouldn’t change, led him to fire her just a few weeks before

the season.

“Whether it could be finally proven or not, I had to make a decision,” Barta said.

Barta said that after Griesbaum’s firing, Meyer’s behavior became problematic and that faculty members and coaches registered complaints about her in the four months between when Griesbaum was dismissed and Meyer was transferred.

Meyer’s attorneys closed their examination with Barta earlier Monday by continuing to push him on his knowledge of the relationship between Meyer and Griesbaum.

Barta insisted that while he had heard rumors of their relationship beginning in 2011, he didn’t look into them further because they were only rumors.

CMB boys lose to Iowa Falls-Alden on the links

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News

man Brady Berkey shot a non-counting 61.

The Tigerhawks play at 4:15 p.m. Tuesday at English Valleys.

IOWA FALLS — Iowa Falls-Alden had the top four scores in the meet, and the Cadets cruised to a win over the Collins-Maxwell/Baxter boys’ golf team at Highland County Club on Monday.

The Raiders got a 47 from senior Caleb Van Zante, but CMB shot a 218 and was deVan Zante feated by 46 shots.

Iowa Falls-Alden won with a 172.

Ben Steinfeldt won medalist honors with a 42, and RJ Ford carded 42 as the runner-up medalist. Jackson French shot a 43, and the final counting score was Kyle Arends’ 45.

After Van Zante, CMB got a 53 from sophomore Austin Good. Junior Derek Flaucher shot a 58, and freshman Simon McKinney had the final counting score with a 60.

The Raiders play in the Heart of Iowa Conference meet at 10 a.m. on May 2 at Tournament Club of Iowa in Polk City.

MAXWELL — The Collins-Maxwell/Baxter girls’ soccer team had its two-game win streak snapped Monday when it lost at home to Chariton.

The Chargers led 2-1 at halftime and went on to defeat the Raiders 5-2.

The loss dropped CMB to 3-3 on the season. Chariton has won four of its last five games and is now 5-2 on the season.

Freshmen Maya Phelps and Cailtyn Bruntz scored a goal apiece for the Raiders.

Bruntz now has seven goals on the season, while Phelps scored for the second time.

The Raiders host Prairie City-Monroe (07) at 5:30 p.m. Friday in Maxwell.

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Troy Hyde/Daily News Colfax-Mingo sophomore Delaney Underwood won medalist honors Monday with a 48. The Tigerhawks defeated Belle Plaine with a 216.

led the Tigerhawk boys with a 52. Sophomore Nic Duffy carded a 53, junior Jake Dunsbergen shot a 54 and the final counting score of 60 came from sophomore Skyler Aikin.

Junior Wyatt Smith shot a non-counting 60, and fresh-

Chariton snaps CMB’s win streak

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News

Sports Soccer Continued from Page 1B Our back line players — Jordan Norvell, Logan Wolfe and Tyler along with Reagan in goal — were really solid in getting us the shutout. Knoxville likes to play the long ball into the zone and our guys did a great job denying them scoring opportunities,” Jensen said.

The Cardinals improved to 6-3. They take a 1-2 conference record into Tuesday’s home Little Hawkeye Conference game with Oskaloosa. The junior varsity game is at 5:30 p.m. followed by the

Girls

Continued from Page 1B 3,000-m run: 13. Original Tesfay, 15:26.91 High jump: 10. Hannah Boecker, 4-4 Long jump: 13. Hook, 12-2 4x100 relay: 8. Newton (Whitten, Lucas, Morgan Allen, Banfield), 56.37 4x200 relay: 8. Newton (Eide, Boecker, Banfield, Allen), 2:01.48 4x400 relay: 7. Newton (Barr, Boecker, Keeton, Leiker), 4:40.24 800 sprint medley relay: 7. Newton (Whitten, Randi Walters, Leiker, Keeton), 2:07.60

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varsity game at 7 p.m. at H.A. Lynn Stadium.

Newton’s junior varsity A-team won 7-0 over Knoxville. William Cheng and Luke Zaabel had two goals each. Cole Cazett, Preston Sherwood and Austin Johansen each had one goal. Johansen had two assists.

In the junior varsity B-team game, Newton won 2-0 on goals by Reece Thurmond and Nicholas Tremell.

It was the first win of the season for the B-team.

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Non-scoring results for the NHS junior varsity were: 100-m dash: 15. Priscilla Amador, 16.71 200-m dash: 7. Alivia Hoffman, 34.37, 13.

Pie Pandumrong, 42.80 100-m high hurdles: 15. Hook, 20.60 4x100: 11. Newton (Risius, Amador, Hoffman, Karlie Maki), 1:06.04 Shot put: 7. Bailey Wall, 75-5, 10. Kameron Johnston, 69-1 Discus: 19. Lilly Busch, 24-9

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White Sox rout Royals CHICAGO (AP) — Matt Davidson has made the most of his 38 at-bats so far.

He leads the White Sox in home runs with four, and his 14 RBIs ties him for tops on the team. About the only thing he hasn’t done is crack the everyday lineup, which is why Chicago manager Rick Renteria was asked — again — after a 12-1 win over the Kansas City Royals on Monday night what the 26-yearold has to do to earn more playing time.

“He doesn’t have to do anything more than what he’s doing right now,” Renteria said. “Fortunately for us, every time he gets in there, he seems to do something pretty impactful for us as a team.”

Davidson had two hits and

three RBIs in an eight-run sixth, Chicago’s highest-scoring inning in five years. The White Sox DH set a career high with three hits and tied his single-game best with four RBIs. Miguel Gonzalez (3-0) lowered his ERA to 2.00, allowing an unearned run and two hits in eight innings.

Melky Cabrera, Todd Frazier and Tyler Saladino drove in two runs each for the White Sox, who outhit the Royals 15-2. Chicago put together its high-scoring inning since a nine-run fifth against Texas on July 3, 2012.

The Royals have lost five straight and scored a major league-low 47 runs.

Jason Vargas (3-1) gave up four runs — three earned — and seven hits in five innings.

Raider boys finish fifth at Bengal Relays

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News GILBERT — Backed by a 1-2 finish in the shot put, the Collins-Maxwell/Baxter boys’ track and field team placed fifth at the annual Bengal Relays hosted by Gilbert High School on Monday night.

Sophomore Will Clapper won both the shot put and discus and senior Brady Kemp gave the Raiders a 1-2 finish in the shot put on the night.

CMB scored 95 points in fifth. Host Gilbert won the meet with 193.5 points. Iowa Falls-Alden finished second with 144.

The next three teams — all

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jason Heyward is getting tired of talking about his rebuilt swing. Considering what the Chicago Cubs center fielder is doing at the plate these days, the conversation will soon flip from his new-look swing to the results.

Heyward hit his third home run in four days, a sizzling line drive to right-center off Pittsburgh’s Chad Kuhl in the first inning to set the tone in a lopsided 14-3 victory for the suddenly hot Cubs on Monday night. Heyward added an RBI on a groundout during Chicago’s five-run second inning as the defending World Series champions won for the fifth time in six games.

A year after he hit just .230 while managing just seven home runs and 49 RBIs, Heyward is at .294 with three home runs and 16 RBIs in 18 games so far in 2017.

“I’ve been there before,”

searching for franchise quarterback find their Tom Brady or Ben Roethlisberger. But as fate would have it, this year’s QB class isn’t highly regarded.

Many draft experts feel there isn’t a quarterback worth a first-round selection and that Cleveland should wait until 2018.

That’s just so Browns, whose experiment with Robert Griffin III backfired last season, resulting in the latest QB confusion.

“We’re going to keep searching,” coach Hue Jackson said recently. “I think we all understand, no one’s really claimed this position yet on our football team so we need to do everything we can to continue to add a player that we feel, as an organization, really good about, that can lead our football team and we’ll continue to chase that.”

The chase continues Thursday when the Browns try to find that elusive, essential piece. Or fumble again.

Here are some quarterback tidbits to chew on when the Browns go on the clock: Up Top: Cleveland seems locked in ON Texas A&M defensive stud Myles Garrett at No. 1, and while he’s proficient at sacks, there are no three- or seven-step drops in his future. The Browns are impressed with North Carolina’s Mitchell Trubisky, a former Ohio Mr. Football, despite his inexperience (only 13 college starts), but probably not enough to take him first. Landing Garrett and Trubisky would be a dream scenario, but Cleveland may have to trade up as

fourth in the 100-meter dash with a time of 12.33 seconds and senior Ben Gunderson took fourth in the 110 high hurdles in 18.01.

The Raiders also went 4-5 in the 400 hurdles.

Joe Keeling was fourth and Marcus Mitchell finished fifth.

Clapper throws the shot put in the Drake Relays at 4:30 p.m. Thursday at Drake Stadium in Des Moines.

The rest of the Raiders compete in the Heart of Iowa Conference meet at 4 p.m. on May 2 in Baxter.

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Cubs keep rolling, crush Pirates

NFL draft: Browns are still

CLEVELAND (AP) — Finding Bigfoot has been more productive than the Cleveland Browns’ search for a franchise quarterback.

This flawed football quest drags on.

For nearly two decades, the Browns, once a standard of NFL excellence and now a league punching bag, have been running in circles as they try to find a quarterback to lead them from the darkness to relevance and respectability. Since the franchise’s inglorious expansion return in 1999, they’ve started 26 quarterbacks, a roll call of names that haunt even the most loyal Cleveland fans holding out hope the team will one day get it right.

From Tim Couch to Trent Dilfer, from Derek Anderson to Cody Kessler, and let’s not forget that year of fun with Johnny Manziel, QBs have cycled through Cleveland like tourists, with none sticking around for long.

It’s been a running joke.

And until the Browns find that long-term answer at quarterback, they’ll continue to be looked at as a laughingstock.

They’ll have another chance to perhaps end this long pursuit in this week’s NFL draft. With the No. 1 and No. 12 overall picks, and four more selections in the first three rounds, the Browns are positioned to finally fix the most important position on the field.

This could be the year Cleveland fans have longed for, the one when the Browns

from the Heart of Iowa Conference — were separated by just 10.5 points.

North Polk (105.5) edged R ol and-Story (105) by Clapper .5 points for third.

West Marshall (52), South Hardin (22) and Hampton-Dumont (20) completed the field.

Clapper won the shot put with a throw of 47 feet, 5 3/4 inches. Kemp was second with a toss of 47-1.

Clapper’s winning discus throw covered 126-11.

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the rebuilding Jets have sent out vibes they prefer Trubisky.

Why Not Watson? Clemson’s Deshaun Watson would seem to fit Jackson’s profile of the ideal QB: mobile, dynamic, successful. The Browns, though, don’t seem enthralled with Watson — not in the first round anyway — unless their silence is a smoke screen. There are other good options like Notre Dame’s DeShone Kizer, Texas Tech’s Patrick Mahomes or California’s Davis Webb, who may all be available after Round 1.

Draft Debacles: The Browns’ track record drafting QBs — or any position — is abysmal over the past decade, which is why many Cleveland fans fear the team will mess up again. Since 2007, only OT Joe Thomas and CB Joe Haden have proven to be good choices.

Eight other first-round picks are no longer on the roster.

Along with Couch, the No. 1 choice in ‘99, the Browns have used first-round picks on Brady Quinn, Brandon Weeden and Manziel, who was Johnny Goofball in an orange helmet. Those mistakes shouldn’t deter the Browns from selecting a QB early, but they are grim reminders that there are no givens.

Hometown Heroes: Trubisky is the latest in a long line of Ohio-born QBs tabbed as the Browns’ next savior. Quinn, Charlie Frye and Brian Hoyer all grew up as Browns fans, but none was able to lead the turnaround.

Heyward said. “Had a down year before, didn’t go exactly how I wanted. Had to put some work in and come back.

It’s great to see. It’s not over.

I’m not looking at it that way.”

Addison Russell had a career-high four hits for the Cubs, who set a season-high total for runs and tied their season-high total with 17 hits. A little over two years after going 0-5 in his major league debut at PNC Park, Russell singled four times while spraying the ball to all fields.

“I just put it in play and see where it goes,” Russell said.

“It’s working out. Seems like a pretty easy approach.”

Ben Zobrist added three RBIs for Chicago. Anthony Rizzo had three hits to extend his hitting streak to 13 games.

Kyle Schwarber, Kris Bryant and Miguel Montero all had two hits apiece. The Cubs are starting to get it going after a sluggish start, averaging

8.8 runs during their recent surge to first in the NL Central. It has helped take some of the pressure off a pitching staff that is struggling to get any sort of consistency from its starters.

“Some pieces are changed around but all in all if I’m producing, have Schwarbs here, him settled in for a whole year, there’s a lot of good things that can come from it,” Heyward said.

Chicago scored four runs with two outs in the first inning off Chad Kuhl (1-2) and added five more in the second to give Brett Anderson (2-0) all the breathing room he would need.

Anderson struggled at times with his command, walking six in six innings while striking out three and allowed three runs, one earned. Though Chicago manager Joe Maddon said he was “encouraged” by what he saw from Anderson.

MLB STANDINGS Major League Baseball At A Glance All Times CDT

By The Associated Press American League East Division

W L Pct GB Baltimore 13 5 .722 — New York 11 7 .611 2 Boston 11 8 .579 2½ Tampa Bay 10 11 .476 4½ Toronto 5 14 .263 8½ Central Division

W L Pct GB Cleveland 10 8 .556 — Detroit 10 8 .556 — Chicago 9 9 .500 1 Minnesota 9 10 .474 1½ Kansas City 7 12 .368 3½ West Division

W L Pct GB Houston 13 6 .684 — Oakland 10 9 .526 3 Texas 9 11 .450 4½ Los Angeles 9 12 .429 5 Seattle 8 12 .400 5½ Monday’s Games Baltimore 6, Tampa Bay 3 Minnesota 3, Texas 2 Chicago White Sox 12, Kansas City 1 L.A. Angels 2, Toronto 1 Tuesday’s Games Houston (Keuchel 3-0) at Cleveland (Tomlin 1-2), 5:10 p.m.

Tampa Bay (Ramirez 2-0) at Baltimore (Miley 1-0), 6:05 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (Severino 1-1) at Boston (Porcello 1-2), 6:10 p.m.

Seattle (Hernandez 2-1) at Detroit (Zimmermann 1-1), 6:10 p.m.

Minnesota (Santana 3-0) at Texas (Cashner 0-1), 7:05 p.m.

Kansas City (Duffy 2-0) at Chicago White Sox (Covey 0-1), 7:10 p.m.

Toronto (Estrada 0-1) at St. Louis (Wacha 2-1), 7:15 p.m.

Oakland (Hahn 1-1) at L.A. Angels (Ramirez 2-2), 9:07 p.m.

Wednesday’s Games Kansas City (Karns 0-1) at Chicago White Sox (Quintana 0-4), 1:10 p.m.

Houston (McCullers 2-0) at Cleveland (Bauer 1-2), 5:10 p.m.

Tampa Bay (Cobb 1-2) at Baltimore (Bundy 3-1), 6:05 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (Tanaka 2-1) at Boston (Sale 1-1), 6:10 p.m.

Seattle (Paxton 2-0) at Detroit (Norris 1-1), 6:10 p.m.

Minnesota (Santiago 2-1) at Texas (Hamels 1-0), 7:05 p.m.

Toronto (Latos 0-0) at St. Louis (Martinez 0-3), 7:15 p.m.

Oakland (Hahn 1-1) at L.A. Angels (Shoemaker 0-1), 9:07 p.m.

National League East Division

W L Pct GB Washington 13 6 .684 — Miami 10 8 .556 2½ Philadelphia 9 9 .500 3½ New York 8 11 .421 5 Atlanta 6 12 .333 6½ Central Division

W L Pct GB Chicago 11 8 .579 — Cincinnati 10 10 .500 1½ Milwaukee 10 11 .476 2 St. Louis 9 10 .474 2 Pittsburgh 8 11 .421 3 West Division

W L Pct GB Colorado 14 6 .700 — Arizona 13 8 .619 1½ Los Angeles 9 11 .450 5 San Diego 8 13 .381 6½ San Francisco 7 13 .350 7 Monday’s Games Chicago Cubs 14, Pittsburgh 3 Milwaukee 11, Cincinnati 7 Colorado 8, Washington 4 Arizona 7, San Diego 6 San Francisco 2, L.A. Dodgers 1 Tuesday’s Games Chicago Cubs (Hendricks 1-1) at Pittsburgh (Cole 1-2), 6:05 p.m.

Miami (Chen 2-0) at Philadelphia (Velasquez 0-2), 6:05 p.m.

Atlanta (Teheran 1-1) at N.Y. Mets (Gsellman 0-1), 6:10 p.m.

Cincinnati (Feldman 1-1) at Milwaukee (Davies 1-2), 6:40 p.m.

Toronto (Estrada 0-1) at St. Louis (Wacha 2-1), 7:15 p.m.

Washington (Ross 1-0) at Colorado (Marquez 0-0), 7:40 p.m.

San Diego (Richard 2-2) at Arizona (Corbin 1-3), 8:40 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (Kershaw 3-1) at San Francisco (Blach 0-0), 9:15 p.m.

Wednesday’s Games Cincinnati (Adleman 0-0) at Milwaukee (Peralta 3-1), 12:40 p.m.

Chicago Cubs (Lester 0-0) at Pittsburgh (Glasnow 0-1), 6:05 p.m.

Miami (Volquez 0-2) at Philadelphia, 6:05 p.m.

Atlanta (Dickey 1-2) at N.Y. Mets (Syndergaard 1-1), 6:10 p.m.

Toronto (Latos 0-0) at St. Louis (Martinez 0-3), 7:15 p.m.

Washington (Roark 2-0) at Colorado (Chatwood 2-2), 7:40 p.m.

San Diego (Cahill 1-2) at Arizona (Walker 2-1), 8:40 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (Wood 1-0) at San Francisco (Cueto 3-1), 9:15 p.m.

NOTICE There is an impending vacancy for the position of magistrate in Jasper County in Judicial Election District 5A, created by the expiration of the term of the Honorable Darrin Tod Hamilton, which shall occur on August 1, 2017. The new magistrate will be assigned primarily to the magistrate docket in Jasper County, but may be assigned to cover other counties in the Fifth Judicial District as needed.

An applicant wishing to be considered for the position must be an attorney licensed to practice law in Iowa, a resident of Jasper County or a county contiguous to Jasper County (Marion, Polk, Story, Marshall, Tama, Poweshiek, and Mahaska), and able to complete the initial and one regular term of office prior to reaching the age of seventy-two.

The Magistrate Appointing Commission will meet on Friday, May 12, 2017 at the Jasper County Courthouse to select a new magistrate. Interviews of applicants may or may not be held, at the discretion of the Commission.

Required Application forms may be obtained from the Clerk of Court Office, Jasper County Courthouse, Room 104, 101 First Street, Newton, Iowa, or by emailing the Clerk of Court, Kelly Ruhnke, at kelly.ruhnke@iowacourts.gov.

The names of the persons serving on the Magistrate Appointing Commission are available from the Clerk of Court.

Applicants should not contact individual commissioners prior to the interview date.

The Application must be certified.

The deadline for filing Applications is Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. The Application and any letters of recommendation must be received in the Office of the Jasper County Clerk of Court by that deadline to be considered.

The business of the Magistrate Appointing Commission is subject to the open meeting laws contained in Iowa Code Chapter 22.

Dated April 11, 2017.

Brad McCall District Court Judge Chairperson, Jasper County Magistrate Appointing Commission April 17,18,19,20,21, 24,25,26,27 and 28 IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KENNETH TAGUE, Deceased CASE NO. ESPR037037 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Kenneth Tague, Deceased, who died on or about April 4, 2017: You are hereby notified that on April 11, 2017, the undersigned was appointed administrator of the estate.

Notice is hereby 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 April 12, 2017 Christopher L. Tague Administrator of the Estate 2515 Glenbrook Dr. Des Moines, IA 50316 Address Caitlin B. Otto, ICIS PIN No: AT0013107 Attorney for the Administrator OTTO LAW OFFICE PLLC 123 W. 2nd St. N., PO Box 1356 Newton, IA 50208 Address caitlin@ottolawyers.com Date of second publication 25th day of April, 2017 Probate Code Section 230 April 18 & 25 THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT JASPER COUNTY CASE NO. ESPR037027 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LYNN A. BLATTERBAUER, DECEASED NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Lynn A. Blatterbauer, Deceased, who died on or about March 9, 2017: You are hereby notified that on March 28, 2017, the Last Will and Testament of Lynn A. Blatterbauer, deceased, bearing date of September 16, 2015, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Randal B. Caldwell 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 date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated April 20, 2017 Randal B. Caldwell Executor of Estate 211 1st Ave. W. Newton, IA 50208 Gilbert R. Caldwell III, ICIS PIN No: AT0001376 Attorney for Executor Firm Name: Caldwell, Brierly, Chalupa & Nuzum, PLLC Address: 211 1st Ave. W., Newton, IA 50208 Date of second publication May 2, 2017 April 25 & May 2

NEWTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Paid Bills - March 1-31, 2017 VENDOR DESC AMOUNT A TEAM APPAREL S...................................$1,694.00 ACME TOOLS S......................................$216.81 ACP DIRECT S......................................$110.70 AHLERS & COONEY PC SE................................$5,254.35 AJ ALLEN MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS INC SE...................................$623.00 ALLIANT UTILITIES INC U.................................$39,845.84 AMAZON S...................................$1,778.10 AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY SE................................$5,316.77 AMES COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT T...................................$2,100.00 ANKENY COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT T.................................$33,558.92 APPLE COMPUTER INC E......................................$299.99 ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES SE...................................$235.12 ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY S/R....................................$74.20 ATLANTIC BOTTLING COMPANY S......................................$952.35 ATTAINMENT COMPANY INC S......................................$137.55 BARTELLO, THOMAS SE.....................................$40.00 BAUER BUILT INC S...................................$1,548.62 BEAUTIFUL LAND PRODUCTS S...................................$1,037.25 BELTZ, WYATT SE...................................$110.00 BENNETT, TRACY SE...................................$110.00 BLACK HILLS ENERGY U.................................$17,432.23 BROWN, KELILAH SE.....................................$52.43 BULBGUY LIGHTING S...................................$2,787.00 BUN IN THE OVEN SE...................................$210.00 BUYJUMPROPES.NET S......................................$205.80 CALLAGHAN, ROBERT SE.....................................$40.00 CARDINAL LANES SE...................................$432.30 CARDINAL TROPHIES AND AWARDS S......................................$180.00 CAZETT, KARLA SE...................................$680.78 CEDAR RAPIDS COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT T......................................$184.77 CENTERVILLE BAND PARENTS SE...................................$117.00 CENTRAL COLLEGE S......................................$250.00 CEV MULTIMEDIA S...................................$1,850.00 CITY OF NEWTON WATERWORKS U...................................$5,114.66 CITY SUPPLY CORP S......................................$158.00 CLAIM AID CONSULTING CORP SE................................$4,475.60 COLFAX-MINGO COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT T.................................$18,930.48 COMMERCIAL SERVICE INNOVATIONS INC SE...................................$621.94 COMPUTER INFORMATION CONCEPTS S.................................$10,140.00 CREECHER FEATURE INC SE...................................$345.81 CROSON, CRISTY SE.....................................$40.00 CRYSTAL CLEAR WATER CO S........................................$15.00 CZERWIEC, MICHAEL SE...................................$110.00 DAN'S SANDWICH SHOP SE.....................................$61.00 DC SPORTS S...................................$2,254.50 DECKER SPORTING GOODS INC S.................................$10,875.50 DELAGE LANDEN E...................................$1,050.00 DEPT OF EDUCATION SE................................$1,760.00 DHS CASHIER 1ST FLOOR SE..............................$56,871.17 DIAMOND VOGEL PAINT CENTER S/R....................................$90.82 DICK BLICK S......................................$709.32 DIERKS, MACKENZIE SE...................................$110.00 DODD AND SON'S TRASH SERVICE U...................................$1,653.00 EARTHGRAINS BAKING CO INC S...................................$1,831.60 ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING S........................................$14.95 ELSMORE SWIM SHOP S......................................$880.65 ESGI S......................................$920.00 EZ LEASE INC E...................................$1,546.00 FAREWAY S......................................$851.61 FARMER-SHANNON, AMY SE.....................................$40.00 FARNER-BOCKEN CO S......................................$365.02 FARVER'S TRUE VALUE S/R..................................$192.48 FASTENAL COMPANY S......................................$351.71 FORBES OFFICE SOLUTIONS E...................................$3,017.56 FORMAL FASHIONS INC S......................................$654.48 GARVIS, SCOTT SE.....................................$95.83 GILBERT, JAMES SE.....................................$40.00 GOODWIN TUCKER GROUP S/R...............................$1,084.68 GOPHER SPORT E......................................$218.44 GORZNEY-COMER, JOLENE SE.....................................$40.00 GRAINGER INC S......................................$228.48 GRINNELL HIGH SCHOOL SE.....................................$80.00 HAAG PIANO SERVICE SE...................................$110.00 HACKENMILLER, ANDREW SE...................................$110.00 HAMILTONS RADIATOR & GLASS INC R......................................$260.00 HARRISON TRUCK CENTERS S...................................$1,821.93 HARVEY'S VIDEO S......................................$180.00 HAYS, LOIS SE...................................$110.00 HEARTLAND AEA S......................................$911.05 HIVELY, NICOLE SE.......................................$9.94 HOTSY CLEANING SYSTEMS S......................................$680.00 HUBNER, SARAH SE...................................$110.00 HUMKE, RYAN SE.....................................$40.00 HYVEE INC S...................................$2,037.57 INDUSTRIAL ARTS SUPPLY CO S......................................$136.30 INTEGRITY AUDIT SERVICES LLC SE...................................$565.40 INTERACTIVE FITNESS HOLDINGS LLC E...................................$9,814.44 IOWA ASSN OF ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SE...................................$160.00 IOWA COMMUNICATIONS

SOFTWARE UNLIMITED INC SE................................$2,290.00 SONES, SPENCER SE...................................$110.00 SOUTH CENTRAL DISTRICT FFA SE...................................$344.00 STAGE LIGHTING STORE S...................................$1,125.66 STAMMEYER, TINA SE...................................$111.00 STAND FOR THE SILENT INC SE...................................$110.00 STAPLES ADVANTAGE S......................................$431.42 SU INSURANCE COMPANY SE..............................$42,424.00 SUPPLY WORKS S...................................$3,242.48 TAYLOR, JANA SE...................................$250.00 TEACHER SYNERGY INC S........................................$27.65 TROPHY SHOP S........................................$17.00 UNITE PRIVATE NETWORKS LLC SE................................$8,397.00 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE SE................................$1,000.00 US BANK SE................................$2,426.88 US CELLULAR U......................................$612.08 VANDERHAAG'S INC S...................................$2,050.50 VANDERLAAN, THOMAS SE...................................$535.00 VANDERVELDEN, ERIC SE.....................................$45.28 VERNON COMPANY S......................................$449.57 VILLAGE CLEANERS INC SE.....................................$71.01 WALKER DISPLAY INC S......................................$495.00 WALMART STORES INC E......................................$124.61 WARNICK INC S/R..................................$301.65 WEEKS, THOMAS SE.....................................$90.00 WESTWOOD GOLF COURSE SE...................................$662.50 WINDSTREAM IOWA COMMUNICATIONS U...................................$2,729.65 WORLD'S FINEST CHOCOLATE S......................................$960.00 WORLEY, STEPHANIE SE.....................................$19.90 WORTHINGTON, MELINDA SE.....................................$19.98 WYLIE, LARRY SE.....................................$40.00 DISTRICT TOTAL....$449,958.00 KEY: C - CONSTRUCTION E = SUPPLIES/EQUIPMENT R = REPAIRS S = MISC. SUPPLIES U = UTILITIES SE = MISC. SERVICES T = TUITION S/R = SUPPLIES/REPAIRS March 25

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HARRISON TRUCK CENTERS S...................................$1,821.93 HARVEY'S VIDEO S......................................$180.00 HAYS, LOIS SE...................................$110.00 HEARTLAND AEA S......................................$911.05 HIVELY, NICOLE SE.......................................$9.94 HOTSY CLEANING SYSTEMS S......................................$680.00 HUBNER, SARAH SE...................................$110.00 HUMKE, RYAN SE.....................................$40.00 HYVEE INC S...................................$2,037.57 INDUSTRIAL ARTS SUPPLY CO S......................................$136.30 INTEGRITY AUDIT SERVICES LLC SE...................................$565.40 INTERACTIVE FITNESS HOLDINGS LLC E...................................$9,814.44 IOWA ASSN OF ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SE...................................$160.00 IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK SE................................$2,256.75 IOWA DECA S...................................$3,705.00 IOWA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSN SE................................$9,350.00 IOWA HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC ASSN SE...................................$688.00 IOWA HIGH SCHOOL SPEECH ASSN SE...................................$176.00 IOWA SPORTS SUPPLY COMPANY E...................................$1,168.25 IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SE................................$1,760.00 ISEBA SE..............................$11,490.54 JAYMAR BUSINESS FORMS INC S......................................$226.97 JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL S........................................$83.70 JOSTENS S...................................$3,731.16 JW PEPPER & SON INC S......................................$499.33 KABEL BUSINESS SERVICES SE...................................$300.30 KALKHOFF, DAVID SE.....................................$40.00 KECK INC S......................................$615.30 KEY COOPERATIVE S...................................$9,470.95 KRAMER, LAURIE SE.....................................$76.79 LAMB, JOAN SE.....................................$58.80 LANGSTRAAT, STEPHANIE SE.....................................$40.00 LASER RESOURCES E...................................$1,095.57 LAUTERBACH BUICK PONTIAC SE...................................$419.44 MAHASKA BOTTLING CO S......................................$287.00 MARTIN BROS DIST CO S.................................$26,968.94 MATTINGLY MUSIC STORE S/R..................................$433.71 MCTATE, CHRISTINE SE...................................$110.00 MEMBER SERVICES TEAM NAFA S......................................$180.00 MIDWEST BUS PARTS INC S......................................$173.75 MIDWEST COMPUTER PRODUCTS INC S...................................$5,680.00 MINNESOTA CLAY USA S......................................$611.74 MOO'S BBQ S......................................$539.80 MORAN, MICHAEL SE...................................$135.00 MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL S...................................$1,455.00 NAPA AUTO PARTS S/R....................................$27.24 NASCO S...................................$1,955.97 NATIONAL FFA ORGANIZATION SE...................................$534.50 NEOPOST USA INC S........................................$76.30 NEWS PRINTING CO SE...................................$922.21 NEWTON CLINIC SE...................................$719.00 NEWTON COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT SE................................$2,056.89 NEWTON POLICE DEPT SE.....................................$90.00 NEWTON ROTARY SE.....................................$44.00 NICK'S DJ SERVICE SE...................................$700.00 NORSOLV S/R....................................$32.09 O'HALLORAN INTERNATIONAL INC S/R..................................$263.69 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORES INC S/R..................................$300.63 OGIO S......................................$399.00 PAYTEK SOLUTIONS SE.....................................$30.00 PC & MACEXCHANGE E......................................$893.00 PCM COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT T......................................$100.00 PENDROY, ZACHARY SE...................................$110.00 PERRY COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT T......................................$125.00 PETERS, WILLIAM SE.....................................$40.00 PITNEY BOWES SE.....................................$40.79 POSTMASTER SE...................................$225.00 POWELL, DAVID SE...................................$110.00 PRESTO-X LLC U......................................$524.36 PUBLIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT INC SE..............................$15,705.97 QUILL CORP RE...................................$310.88 REALLY GREAT READING CO LLC S......................................$149.00 REIMAN GARDENS SE...................................$227.50 REINHART INST FOODS INC S......................................$521.55 REVTRAK INC SE................................$1,403.99 RIEMAN MUSIC INC S/R..................................$291.00 ROORDA, CURTIS SE.....................................$40.00 ROSS, TINA SE.....................................$40.00 RYAN, STEVEN SE...................................$110.00 SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIRS S......................................$100.00 SCHOOL SPECIALITY INC E......................................$668.03 SCHUSTER, TODD SE.....................................$40.00 SELOVER, LAURA SE.....................................$40.00 SHANK, SEREN SE...................................$110.00 SHARP, LISA SE.....................................$40.00 SHOMO-MADSENWOYTHALER SE.....................................$96.00 SLOAN, DANIEL SE.....................................$40.00 SOFTWARE UNLIMITED INC SE................................$2,290.00 SONES, SPENCER SE...................................$110.00 SOUTH CENTRAL DISTRICT FFA SE...................................$344.00 STAGE LIGHTING STORE S...................................$1,125.66 STAMMEYER, TINA SE...................................$111.00 STAND FOR THE SILENT INC SE...................................$110.00 STAPLES ADVANTAGE S......................................$431.42 SU INSURANCE COMPANY SE..............................$42,424.00 SUPPLY WORKS S...................................$3,242.48 TAYLOR, JANA SE...................................$250.00 TEACHER SYNERGY INC S........................................$27.65 TROPHY SHOP S........................................$17.00 UNITE PRIVATE NETWORKS LLC SE................................$8,397.00 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE SE................................$1,000.00

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641-792-3449.

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CLEAN ONE bedroom apt., garage, laundry facilities, C/A, deposit, references, no pets, no smoking. 1 year lease Call Don or Marilyn 641-792-3234

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Chimney repair & removal.

Soffit & fascia repair & cover.

General Repairs

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5 FT Wheel chair ramp 407-948-5941 Christie HOME DECOR

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

WILL HAUL AWAY RIDING LAWNMOWERS, push lawnmowers, garden tractors, & snowblowers or garden tillers. 792-2416.

10 BIKE, in good condition $80., collectors item model of 57” Chevy $200., full size oil painting by LeeBurr $400., Seat Assist $85., Wahl hair clippers $30., post hole diggerr $50., brand new hiking boots size 10 ½ $65., antique pipe wrench $25., 14” tire trim for GM car 45., Super Toro blower/vac $55., round wood dining table & chairs $85. 641-841-0497.

6 1/6 Jointer on metal stand $150. 641-594-2965 Sully.

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

Asking $500. this is half price. 792-6863.

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

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CANNA LILY Bulbs $0.50 each or $5.00/dozen. 641831-9571 DARK GREEN lift chair and antique pictures 641236-3266.

DAYTON RIDING lawn tractor, small $75. or OBO. Leave message if not there 641-792-8496.

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DINING ROOM table with granite top & 2 chairs. $200. or OBO. DJ/Karaoke system with 2 powered speakers & control boards, mics and cables. 515-9757647.

INDUSTRIAL MEAT slicer $250., extendable kitchen table $40., patio glider swing $40., grandfather clock $100., mini trapoline $20. 641-259-2390.

LEATHER LT. Tan davenport, like new, 2 years old $250.,Dark brown recliner, 1 year old, like new $200.

641-521-0442.

SAMSUNG FRONT-LOAD washer and dryer plus storage stands, white, excellent condition, asking $850. for all. 641-5212168.

USED KIRBY vaccuum cleaner $10. 641-7932903.

WATER SKIES and tow rope, make offer. Lawn Boy mower, gold series 5.0 HP $100. 641-7927923 or 641-831-9072.

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2.5 ACRES w/ 40' x 50' barn. 13533 N. 115th Ave. E. $15,000. 919-200-3233.

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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.

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

2012 BUICK LaCrosse 51,000 miles, 1 owner, nicely equipped, very nice car, $14,900. 641-7929405 REAL ESTATE

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1986 FORD F20, 4 wheel drive w/ 7ft Western snowblade. $4500 obo 515-5375665 1997 FORD Conversion Van. Heavy ½ ton, great for towing. New front end and front tires. Runs great. $2400. 515-778-2792 2011 FORD Ranger, 24k miles, extended cab, 2WD. Call for more information.

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1998 HITCHHIKER “Premier” 5th wheel camper, 35.6ft, 3 slides, new tires, very nice, $15,000 OBO 515-201-8951 or 515-2018792

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 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.

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

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QHC Mitchellville, LLC is recruiting Evening Cook, Dietary Aide These positions could be PT to FT hours available.

CLASS A DRIVERS WANTED Seasonal dump truck drivers needed in the Des Moines area. Must have a clean MVR. Pre-employment drug screen. EOE CALL CHRIS •515-306-1961

Jasper County Public Health Homecare Aide Jasper County Public Health is seeking qualified individuals to fill the full time position of Homecare Aide to assist with a variety of personal and domestic home care services.

Starting rate is $15.28/hour, 40 hours per week.

Applications and a job description are available online at www.co.jasper.ia.us or can be picked up in person at the Human Resources Office located in the lower level County Annex Building at 115 N 2nd Ave E in Newton Applications must be received no later than 4:30 PM on April 28, 2017 Drug Test and background check required EOE

110 N 5th Ave W Newton, IA 50208

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The Aries moon won’t go quietly into tomorrow’s disappearing act. In the manner of a pesky sibling, the feisty moon antagonizes Pluto, Uranus and Mercury along the way. This habit of stirring things up is how the warrior moon keeps it interesting. Play-fighting can serve to sharpen skills. Teasing can show affection. Just don’t take it too far.

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It’s the ones you serve and care for who define your summer months. Children wrap around

your heart in June. There’s a performance test in September.

Cancer and Leo adore you.

Your lucky numbers are: 8, 15, 3, 38 and 41.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). A lot of the work that relationships require will have to do with being tolerant and understanding that the other person’s brain works differently from yours. Be patient with those differences.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20).

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GEMINI (May 21-June 21).

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CANCER (June 22-July 22).

Does a seashell know sacred geometry; a flower, perfect symmetry? Beauty will fall perfectly into place because nature is elegant that way. All you have to do is let things unfold naturally.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Success will come as you observe your world and use what you find. Don’t worry; you can be original and still utilize what’s

common. (It’s too costly and time-consuming to invent everything you need!)

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).

Long stretches of peace and quiet are a rarity now, but if you can make this happen even for an hour you’ll be healthier and more productive for the effort.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).

Your winning mindset is unstoppable, though some will try to stop you. The games you choose are hard enough on their own without teammates dragging you down. Seek supportive company wherever possible.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).

The mental chatter will distract you from your goals if you let it. First of all, a lot of it

is static you don’t need and shouldn’t put much stock in.

If you can’t separate the noise from the message, disregard both. Hard work is the answer.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). When things seem to get a little too ordinary, you feel genuinely out of place.

True, you were meant for the extraordinary, and in today’s case it’s up to you to create the transformation.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You are nature. When you interact in the untamed realms, you get back to your animal self. Interacting in nature will restore, energize and change you for the better.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’re lucky to know what will make you happy

and pursue it: Many do not have this kind of happiness compass. Just be aware that the magnetism of “happiness” will move for you like the magnetic poles do.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).

Don’t be too worried about the disapproval of others. A little conflict will spice up the scene.

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Jimmie Johnson grabs rare Bristol win BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) — It was just last month when people were wondering what was wrong with Jimmie Johnson and his slow start to the season.

How silly it was to worry.

Johnson grabbed a rare victory at Bristol Motor Speedway on Monday, giving him consecutive wins for the 11th time in his storied career. It was just the second career win in Thunder Valley for Johnson, who considers it one of his most vexing tracks.

His Hendrick Motorsorts team hit on something during Saturday’s practice for his Chevrolet, and that locked him in for the race postponed a day by rain.

“This track has been really difficult,” admitted Johnson, who last won at Bristol in 2007. But that Saturday find was “honestly, it’s what I’ve been looking for for 16 years.

We finally figured it out. So, I’m very very happy.”

Johnson also won on Feb. 9 at Texas Motor Speedway, NASCAR’s last event prior to Monday. It ended any chatter that the seven-time and reigning champion might not be up for a record eighth title.

Johnson now has 82 career victories, and is just one away from tying Cal Yarborough for sixth on the all-time wins list. Two more would put him alongside Darrell Waltrip.

“That’s just mind-blowing,”

NASCAR Photo Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on Monday in Bristol, Tenn.

Johnson said of his place in history.

Johnson doesn’t like Bristol, but it wasn’t evident Monday as he contended with

Kyle Larson, the points leader and most dominant driver of the day. A speeding penalty on Larson late in the race allowed Johnson to make it look

easy in the end. Clint Bowyer finished second and Stewart-Haas Racing teammate Kevin Harvick was third.

Matt Kenseth was the highest finishing Toyota driver with a very quiet fourth. Joey Logano in a Ford was fifth for Team Penske and Larson rallied to sixth. He had been dropped to 29th in the field after the penalty and making it back to the top 10 was a victory in itself for Larson, who led a career-high 202 laps.

“I knew I gave the race away there,” Larson said of the speeding penalty. “I was surprised that I was able to line up with an opportunity there at the end. I think even if I was able to get to the lead, I don’t think I would have won because Jimmie and Clint were way faster than I was.

“They were over a straightaway ahead of us, I think, at the checkered flag. Disappointed in myself. I think I speed on pit road every single time I come to Bristol. So got to clean that up.”

Chase Elliott finished seventh and the top 10 was rounded out by Martin Truex Jr., Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Denny Hamlin.

Junior’s Day Dale Earnhardt Jr. was running 20th with just under 300 laps remaining when he wrecked during a restart after a mechanical issue. He didn’t

return to the track.

NASCAR’s most popular driver was second in this race a year ago, but this year he’s still trying to find his way back into contention. NASCAR’s last race, at Texas, was his first top-five finish of the season.

As he headed to the care center for a medical checkup, a fan tried to take selfie with Earnhardt . Initially denied, Earnhardt was accommodating after he was cleared medically.

Busch Stuck at No. 5 Kyle Busch is still seeking his first win of the season after an accident led to a 35th-place finish.

He had been hoping to win his sixth career Cup race at Bristol, and had the speed all weekend to do so.

“I was the fastest one out there those last two runs picking cars off and driving from the back to the front after we lost our track position the first time,” he said. “I don’t know if it’s fundamentally wrong what we’re doing, but it seems like all the rest of our five JGR cars are fine.”

Up Next NASCAR travels to Richmond, Virginia, for another short-track showdown. The three-day show will lack defending race winner Carl Edwards, who bumped teammate Joe Gibbs Racing for the victory in 2016. Edwards is not racing this year.

Area Track Continued from Page 1B “We had a lot of great performances and ended the night second to a tough West Marshall team.” PCM coach Bridget Martin said. “It was exciting to see numerous relays make significant drops in times as well as multiple individual events.”

In the Class B division, Lynnville-Sully won three events and claimed 14 top-three finishes. That helped the Hawks to a second-place finish.

L-S scored 132 points and trailed only South Iowa Cedar League foe BGM by five points. North Mahaska and Montezuma each scored 108 points in a tie for third, Colfax-Mingo finished fifth with 104 points, Sigourney scored 103 points and Twin Cedars completed the seven-team field with nine points.

Vos won the 400 hurdles with a time of 1 minute, 6.75 seconds. That time was .31 seconds faster than Yuska.

Vos’ other two wins came in the shuttle hurdle relay and the 4x400 relay.

The Mustangs foursome in the shuttle hurdle relay included sophomore Megan Cowman, freshman Lexi Kuecker, sophomore Morgan Uhlenhopp and Vos. That group finished in 1:09.96, thanks to a come-from-behind performance from Vos in the anchor position.

Vos also anchored the 4x400 relay. The rest of the team included senior Rachel Stafford, sophomore Paytan Schut and freshman Kate McCarthy. They finished in 4:11.86.

The final win for the Mustangs came from Schut in the 800. She hit the finish line in 2:26.02.

“It’s always fun to perform well at home,” Martin said.

“It was nice to see our seniors perform so well for the last time on their home track.”

Colfax-Mingo won four events.

Freshman Abbey McConeghey and senior Dakota Hostetter went 1-2 in the 1,500, senior Amy Russell won the shot put, junior Rhiannon Haley grabbed the gold in the discus and McConeghey and Hostetter led the Tigerhawks

Troy Hyde/Daily News Lynnville-Sully junior Camryn Russell helped the Hawks finish second in the shuttle hurdle relay on Monday at the PCM Girls Classic. Russell also finished as the runner-up in the 100-meter hurdles.

Troy Hyde/Daily News Colfax-Mingo senior Amy Russell won the small-school division shot put Monday at the PCM Girls Classic in Monroe. Russell won the event with a throw of 32 feet, 4 1/2 inches.

to a win in the 4x800 relay.

Lynnville-Sully’s victories came from Mallory Loftus in the high jump, freshman Abby Gruver in the 400 hurdles and the sprint medley relay also won.

PCM took second in six different events and finished third in five others.

Junior Ashley Miller was the runner-up in the 100 (12.77 seconds) and 200 (27.41), Stafford gave the Mustangs a 1-2 finish in the 800 with a time of 2:26.55 and sophomore Kirsten Ives was the silver medal winner in the 3,000.

Ives finished the 3,000 in 12:42.72. Sophomore Maddie Samson claimed the runner-up position in the discus

with a throw of 111-6.

The final second-place finish came in the 4x800 relay that included Schut, freshman Sayde White, freshman Hailey Schutte and Stafford. That foursome finished in 10:17.92.

White was third in the 1,500, Cowman finished third in the 100 hurdles and three relays grabbed bronze medals.

White’s time in the 1,500 was 5:43.21 and Cowman finished the 100 hurdles in 17.09.

The 4x200, sprint medley and distance medley relays were all third.

The 4x200 included Miller, freshman Hannah McCarthy, Meghan Kinnamon and Kate McCarthy, and that group finished in 1:57.15.

The sprint medley relay in-

cluded freshman Sierra Foster, Kuecker, Miller and Vos. That team crossed the finish line in 1:55.76. The distance medley relay was timed at 4:47.15, and that foursome included Hannah McCarthy, Kinnamon, Kate McCarthy and sophomore Sloan Hjortshoj.

“As we continue to work through the season, we are excited to see our times dropping and our distances improving,” Martin said. “Our goal all season has been to be our best in May, and we are excited for what is to come for this team for the rest of the season.”

Lynnville-Sully got a second-place finish from Loftus (1:06.76) in the 400 and Haley Breeden (2:50.78) and Emily Van Gorp (2:51.12) finished 2-3 in the 800. Christine Nikkel (13:19.86) was third in the 3,000, and Ashton Thompson (1:22.27) gave the Hawks a 1-3 finish in the 400 hurdles.

The Hawks scored topthree finishes in six relays.

Besides the win in the sprint medley relay, L-S also was the runner-up in the 4x100 and shuttle hurdle relay and third

in the 4x200, 4x800 and distance medley.

McConeghey and Hostetter finished 1-2 in the 1,500 for Colfax-Mingo and both girls ran personal-best times.

McConeghey’s time of 5:13.08 puts her fourth in Class 1A, and Hostetter’s 5:14.46 ranks ninth.

Russell and sophomore Braedynn Rawlins gave the Tigerhawks a 1-3 finish in the shot put. Russell won it with a throw of 32-4 1/2 and Rawlins’ third-place throw covered 31-4.

Haley’s winning throw in the discus was marked at 989. Junior Ries Wilson placed third in the high jump with a leap of 4-6.

The 4x800 relay team of sophomore Ilia Hostetter, McConeghey, sophomore Danielle Decker and Dakota Hostetter won the race with a time of 11:01.65.

PCM, Lynnville-Sully and Colfax-Mingo all compete at 5 p.m. Thursday in Pella.

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