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Brookwood celebrates 55 years in business

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News Succeeding at any task for more than half a century is an accomplishment to boast about. Everett Wood and Brookwood Heating and Air Conditioning are celebrating 55 years in business and they aren’t looking to stop any time soon.

“I’m not a very good fisherman, I’m terrible at

golf so I might as well go to work everyday,” Wood said.

Wood got his start in the heating and air business while living in Missouri where he grew up. At the time, in 1955, furnaces were the more popular appliance, Wood said, which made for inconsistent working hours throughout the year.

“Finally, I bought a car and decided I had to have a solid, monthly income,”

Wood said. “In 1957, I came to work at Lennox dealer in Newton.”

Five years later, the owner of the company he worked for passed away and the heir to the business elected to close the store. With their previous employers closing, Wood, along with business partner Bill Brooker, decided to open their own shop.

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Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News Evertt Wood, along with his son Mike, continue the more than half a century work at Brookwood Heating and Air Conditioning in Newton. Brookwood is celebrating 55 years in business in May.

Progress Industries to move City OKs multi-year into former KinderCare building Jasper fireworks Community Foundation contract former owner

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News

By Kayla Langmaid Newton Daily News

The Fourth of July fireworks display, along with the annual parade, are holiday staples in Newton. To continue the well received fireworks show, city council approved J & M Display for a three-year agreement starting in 2017.

“We have had rave reviews of our fireworks display over the last couple of years,” councilwoman Evelyn George said.

The Yarmouth company Muckler has supplied fireworks and put on the July Fourth show for the community for the past several years.

Since the reviews of the program have been positive, a multi-year deal was offered again

by J & M. “J & M Displays offer incentives to annual customers who sign a multiple year agreement with them,” city administrator Matt Muckler said. “The city had previously signed a three-year agreement with J & M Displays in 2013.”

The Progress Industries Foundation will be moving to a more central part of Newton following a purchase of the former KinderCare building located on North Third Avenue West.

President of The Jasper Community Foundation Dan Skokan announced Wednesday its property at 202 N. Third Ave. W. will be used to consolidate Progress Industries corporate offices.

Progress Industries is a nonprofit organization that provides services and support for people with physical and intellectual disabilities in central Iowa. Progress Industries is currently located at 1017 E. Seventh St. N. in Newton.

The 8,400-square-

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Kayla Langmaid/Daily News The former KinderCare building, 202 N. Third Ave. W., has been sold to the Progress Industries Foundation to be used for its corporate offices. The Jasper Community Foundation previously owned the building and recently sold it to Progress Industries.

foot building was built in 2000 and includes 25 parking spaces, a commercial kitchen, three offices, seven large rooms with many restrooms and several exits.

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KinderCare’s lease ended May 2015 and the building remained vacant until it was sold to Progress Industries this month at $395,000.

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The summer schedule of June 1 — Newton Municipal music in Newton contin Band ues to grow as the Summer June 8 — Bill Riley Talent Show Concert Series at Maytag

(Newton Fest) (6 p.m.)

Bowl returns to Thursday June 15 — Newton Municipal nights beginning June 1.

Band Featuring five different June 22 — The NewTrons musical acts performing June 29 — Newton Municipal over two months and the

Band Bill Riley Talent Show as July 6 — Dueling Pianos part of Newton Fest, the July 13 — Newton Municipal series is free to the public

Band and the concerts begin at July 20 — Faculty Lounge 7 p.m. (unless otherwise July 27 — Slipstream noted). Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets as well as “The Summer Concert Setheir own food and bever- ries at Maytag Bowl is one age as they enjoy the music.

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Summer Concert Series returns to Maytag Bowl Newton Daily News

Kayla Langmaid/Daily News The bridge on Highway T-12 North was closed Monday and is expected remain closed for at least three months as it is replaced. The bridge is over the North Skunk River and is one of the many bridges in the county that was approved by the Jasper County Board of Supervisors to be replaced or rehabilitated this year.

Progress industries Sandy Ham said this is a great opportunity to refresh who Progress Industries is and how it delivers services.

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Today is Thursday, April 27, the 117th day of 2017. There are 248 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On April 27, 1967, Canada’s Universal and International Exhibition, also known as “Expo 67,” began a six-month run as it was officially opened in Montreal by Canadian Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson.

On this date: In 1509, Pope Julius II excommunicated the Republic of Venice for refusing to give up lands claimed by the Papal States. (The pope lifted the interdict in Feb. 1510.)

In 1777, the only land battle in Connecticut during the Revolutionary War, the Battle of Ridgefield, resulted in a limited British victory.

In 1865, the steamer Sultana, carrying freed Union prisoners of war, exploded on the Mississippi River near Memphis, Tennessee; death toll estimates vary from 1,500 to 2,000.

In 1925, the song “Yes, Sir! That’s My Baby” by Walter Donaldson and Gus Kahn was published by Irving Berlin, Inc. of New York.

In 1941, German forces occupied Athens during World War II. In 1950, Britain formally recognized the state of Israel.

In 1973, Acting FBI Director L. Patrick Gray resigned after it was revealed that he’d destroyed files removed from the safe of Watergate conspirator E. Howard Hunt.

In 1982, the trial of John W. Hinckley Jr., who had shot four people, including President Ronald Reagan, began in Washington. (The trial ended with Hinckley’s acquittal by reason of insanity.)

Ten years ago: President George W. Bush and visiting Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe threatened stronger punitive actions against North Korea if it reneged on a promise to padlock its sole nuclear reactor. A judge in Madrid indicted three U.S. soldiers in the 2003 death of Jose Couso, a Spanish journalist who was killed when their tank opened fire at a hotel in Baghdad. (The U.S., which found the use of force was justified, refused to hand over the soldiers.) The government reported economic growth slowed to a near crawl of 1.3 percent in the first quarter of 2007.

Five years ago: President Barack Obama signed an order aimed at addressing growing complaints about fraudulent marketing and recruiting practices aimed at military families eligible for federal education aid under the GI Bill. The space shuttle Enterprise, mounted atop a jumbo jet, sailed over the New York City skyline on its final flight before becoming a museum piece aboard the USS Intrepid.

One year ago: Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert was sentenced in Chicago to more than a year in prison in a hush-money case that revealed accusations he’d sexually abused teenagers while coaching high school wrestling.

Today’s Birthdays Rock singer Kate Pierson (The B-52’s) is 69. Rock musician Ace Frehley is 66. Pop singer Sheena Easton is 58. Actor James Le Gros (groh) is 55. Country musician John Osborne (Brothers Osborne) is 35. Actress Ari Graynor is 34. Rock singer-musician Patrick Stump (Fall Out Boy) is 33. Actress Sheila Vand is 32. Actress Jenna Coleman is 31. Pop singer Nick Noonan (Karmin) is 31. Actor William Moseley is 30. Actress Emily Rios is 28. Singer Allison Iraheta is 25.

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That’s Odd Bigfoot statues vanish from Ohio store NORTH LIMA, Ohio (AP) — Police in Ohio are on the lookout for Bigfoot after a gift shop owner reported that statues of the hairy creature vanished from outside her store.

Arlene Fitzer tells WFMJTV in Youngstown that the three hand-painted, concrete statues disappeared from Farmer Dave’s Gift Shop between Monday evening and Tuesday morning.

Fitzer suspects they were stolen but says they would have been difficult to lift and to hide.

She’s reviewing surveillance video for clues.

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. TRUMP’S ABOUT-FACE ON NAFTA Hours after the administration threatened to pull out of the trade pact, Mexico and Canada agreed to renegotiate the deal to “the benefit of all three countries.”

2. LAWMAKERS NEAR DEAL ON SPENDING BILL A breakthrough seems possible after the White House backs off a threat to withhold payments that help lower-income Americans under “Obamacare.”

3. UNITED MAKES ‘BUMPING’ CHANGES The embattled airline says it will raise the limit — to $10,000 — on payments to customers who give up seats on oversold flights and will increase training for

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4. HOW NORTH KOREA HAS MASTERED BRINKSMANSHIP The technique over the years has won the country a grudging respect from Washington and its allies, while sometimes filling Pyongyang’s coffers with aid by relieved rivals.

7. STANDOFF CONTINUES IN DELAWARE A man suspected of shooting and killing a state trooper outside a convenience store remains barricaded — and trading fire with officers — inside his house.

8. SMALL BUSINESSES HAVE TAX BREAK WISH LISTS But owners don’t plan a hiring binge if the Trump administration’s plan to lower tax rates becomes law.

5. AS TRUMP CALLS FOR WALL, A LOOK AT WORLD’S BARRIERS While the structures are effective at protecting borders, they’ve also destroyed city neighborhoods, harm the environment and prevent innocent victims from reaching safety, an AP examination finds.

9. ‘YEP, I’M GAY’ Ellen DeGeneres made history 20 years ago as the first primetime lead on network TV to come out.

6. ANN COULTER’S BERKELEY SPEECH CANCELED Still, the liberal California university is bracing for possible violence and protests whether the conservative pundit comes to the campus or

10. WHERE THEY PLAY FOR PAY Now that the NFL draft is here, LSU running back Leonard Fournette is one of several college stars ready to cash in.

Entertainment ESPN laying off 100 broadcasters, writers as viewers dwindle NEW YORK (AP) — ESPN is laying off about 100 employees, including former athletes-turned-broadcasters Trent Dilfer, Len Elmore and Danny Kanell, in a purge designed to focus the sports network on a more digital future.

The cuts will trim ESPN’s stable of on-air talent and writers by about 10 percent.

The 37-year-old network has been squeezed by rising fees to broadcast live events at the same time hordes of cord-cutting TV viewers have been canceling their ESPN subscriptions. ESPN has lost about 10 million subscribers during the past six years, based on estimates by Nielsen Media Research.

The downturn prompted an even bigger round of layoffs affecting about 300 workers in 2015, but on-air

AP Photo ESPN is laying off about 100 employees, including former athletes-turned-broadcasters Trent Dilfer, Len Elmore and Danny Kanell, in a purge designed to focus the sports network on a more digital future.

talent was mostly spared from those cuts.

ESPN chief John Skipper said Wednesday the company wants to provide distinctive content all the time on multiple screens, with more personality-oriented

“SportsCenter” broadcasts, and is keeping people best suited to the new strategy.

ESPN isn’t saying who has been fired. Many are releasing the news on social media, including Dilfer, NFL reporter Ed

Werder, baseball reporter Jayson Stark and college basketball reporter Dana O’Neil.

Former morning host Jay Crawford, football columnist Jane McManus, ESPNU host Brendan Fitzgerald, hockey reporter Pierre LeBrun, soccer reporter Mike Goodman, baseball analyst Jim Bowden and baseball reporter Mark Saxon were among the others to announce their departures.

“Our goal continues to be to maximize our unparalleled scale in every medium with storytelling that stands out and makes a difference,” Skipper said in a memo to employees. “We are well-equipped to thrive going forward by embracing those themes.”

ESPN’s recent troubles have become a drag on the profits of its parent, The Walt Disney Co.

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Local & State News Brookwood Continued from Page 1A “We were able to buy their inventory and their tools,” Wood said. “There as two of us that started the company, Brooker and myself. With the advice of an attorney we dropped the “er” off of Brooker and named it Brookwood.”

The business’s first location was a small building at 112 E. Fourth St. N. Within five years, the company moved to a larger building at 114 E. Third St. N., now the thrift store for the Salvation Army.

In 1984, Wood purchased Brooker’s company shares and about four years later moved the shop to its current location at 409 N. 23rd Ave. W.

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“I worried about moving out there, but I love it,” Wood said. “There is a lot of space and we can get around the town quicker from here than when we were downtown.”

During his more than 55 years in the business, Wood has worked at many residences and businesses, gathering a wide variety of stories. A memorable story for Wood came when he was replacing a coal furnace in a family home.

“The thing I remember most, there was a lot of coal furnaces when I started. When we would rip out the coal furnace and put in a new gas model, quite often the lady of the house would make an apple pie for us,” Wood said. “I finally figured out that she was doing it because she was the

one carrying the coal in and the clinkers out. She was the happy one of the family.”

Wood also installed units for many notable community members, including Fred Maytag at his well known Maytag Mansion.

“Fred Maytag was a real gentleman. We did the furnace and air in his house. We ended up with six furnaces and five air conditioners in the house,” Wood said. “It was a brick home and whenever the wind would be in the north, his living room dropped in temperature, when it got in the east, his bathroom dropped down because they were heated with the same unit. Fred came in and said it is not your fault at all, but I want another furnace and air conditioner in the

house. I worked in the house for a month, I had to tear out furnaces and air conditioners and move them to get enough room in the mechanical room so I could get the seventh system in.”

Also, like with most businesses and especially those who have been around for several decades, technology has been an ever-evolving factor to keep up with. From starting with coal furnaces and air conditioners only for the elite, to systems that can be controlled with a smart phone, Wood has seen it all.

“In 1965, probably half of the spec homes did not have air conditioning. Today every spec home has an air conditioner,” Wood said. “Technology has definitely changed.

The computers control the thermostat — they are actually computers. We have solid state controls in the furnaces and air conditioners. With the iComfort System you can set the thermostat up or down with the smart phone when you are not at home.”

Fifty-five years after first opening his doors, Wood is still working hard every day along with his 17 employees, to bring high quality product to customers throughout Jasper County and beyond. It is an accomplishment to be recognized and congratulated on, with wishes for many, many more.

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

Volunteer celebrated for 10 years of reading to elementary students

File Photo The summer concert series returns this year at the Maytag Bowl. The always popular Dueling Pianos is in the line up on July 6. The list also includes Slipstream, Faculty Lounge and the Bill Riley Talent Show as part of Newton Fest activities.

Concerts Continued from Page 1A of those can’t miss summer events and is something you have to add to your summer calendar,” said Danielle Rogers, city community marketing manager. “This year’s lineup features the Newton Munici-

pal Band, which has a long tradition of playing at Maytag Bowl.

Also returning to the stage are crowd favorites including Dueling Pianos, Faculty Lounge and Slipstream. We’re also excited to have The NewTrons, featuring members of JJ Express and the Nemo Orchestra performing.”

KinderCare Continued from Page 1A “We want to make this building very accessible and be a part of the community on a daily basis in downtown,” Ham said.

Ham said the organization employees 330 individuals and 180 of them work in Jasper County. Of those employees, 35 are expected to work out of the new location.

Ham said its current location is sometimes difficult for people to find and access.

“We would really like to work on our signage and visibility,” Ham said.

“Progress is very prominent in this community

and we are very grateful for this sizable gift from the Jasper Community Foundation.”

Skokan said he received multiple interested buyers but the decision to choose Progress Industries was an easy one. Skokan served as Progress Industries President and CEO for 11 years and retired in 2014.

Skokan said he and his board felt Progress Industries offers so much to the community as they strive to improve the quality of life of the people they serve.

Skokan said to make the move possible, the foundation will make a sizeable gift to the Progress Industries Founda-

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Justin Jagler/Daily News John Postma, center, celebrates with Paula Lureman’s Third-grade class at Thomas Jefferson Elementary Tuesday afternoon. Through the Jasper County Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), Postma has been reading to elementary students every Tuesday for the last 10 years. The 80-year-old, who is “retiring” a second time and ending his decade-long run with Lureman’s students, was honored with a party in the classroom. The students and RSVP reader enjoyed cake, ice cream and books.

Lureman said there is a need for volunteer readers at Newton schools, and volunteers of all ages are encouraged to get involved.

tion to assist with remodeling the facility.

Ham said the current Progress Industries building will be put up for sale once the relocation progress begins. Ham said they are expected to close on the new building by May 31.

Progress Industries Communications Director Melissa Butler said the organization will have the opportunity to receive natural support through its new location, which is expected to open at the end of the year.

“We just want to live, work and socialize, and we are really excited about the different partnerships that could be created from this,” Butler said.

The purpose of the Jasper Community Foundation is to improve the quality of life of people residing in Jasper County and consists of a Board of Directors. The foundation’s awards grants totaling in $100,000 to deserving community nonprofit organizations.

“Progress Industries and their staff have touched so many lives over the decades and is such an asset for our community,” Skokan said.

“The mission and goals of our nonprofit organizations complement each other well.”

Contact Kayla Langmaid at 641-792-3121 ext. 6533 or klangmaid@newtondailynews.com

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Fireworks Continued from Page 1A For each year of the contract, the city will receive an additional 15 percent of product based on the amount purchased that year. For Newton, that equates to about $1,050 to $1,200 in additional fireworks based on the approximately $7,000 to $8,000 raised each year by the park board for the show. The 2017 budget for fireworks is $7,500.

The contract does not require the city to purchase a certain amount of product each year, but does guarantee it will use J & M for the next three years Muckler said.

“It continues to sustain itself through community and business contributions so we are very pleased about that,” mayor Mike Hansen said.

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

6th Annual Team Stepping Stones Bake Sale

Saturday, April 29th 10 am - 1pm

Team Stepping Stones Bake Sale Pence Tribute Center 310 N. 2nd Ave. E., Newton Stop on over to pick up some delicious goodies and help raise money for an amazing cause!

Relay for Life Newton Downtown Square Saturday, June 3rd

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re men and women equal or different ... or both? This is what Robert Dubac tries to figure out in his live-comedy show, “The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron?” The answer was a bit more complicated than you think.

Dubac’s show was filled with jokes about both sexes, as he tried to work out why we think differently. The whole story was based around “Bobby” who tries to figure out why his fiancée left him. He has no idea what he did. He’s got to figure it out in order to attempt to get her back.

Bobby proceeds to walk the audience through the situation in order to pinpoint what needs to be fixed. It turned out, he’s a little chauvinistic.

Dubac “transforms” into several influential male characters from Bobby’s past, who live inside his head. This ex-

In the Neighborhood Pam Rodgers plains why he acts the way he does — The Colonel, a brash authoritative type; Jean-Michel, a smooth talking Frenchman; Fast Eddie, a fast talking love-themand-leave-them kind of guy; Old Man Linger, an eternal bachelor; and Ronnie Cabrezzi, a man afraid of commitment.

All of these influences explain why Bobby does some of the things that drove his fiancée out the door. The best part was all the laughter these characters brought out of the audience. All five of them had me laughing, shaking my head or both.

It was not a man bashing or a woman bashing show — both were ridiculed equally. Between the jokes, some of the thoughts and ideas about how men think and what women want rang true. Men and women have been contradictions to one another from day one, yet we all work

together to get through this thing called life. If we were all the same, that would be boring. That was where the oxymoron part came into play. Even though men and women can seem contradictory, we remain paired together in life, romantically or otherwise.

Dubac was brilliant on stage. It was live theatre mixed with stand-up comedy. There was clearly a script, but it can change and flow as though it was open mic night at a comedy club. When he would change characters, it was clear to see he was playing a different person.

Sure, some had hats and jackets to show they were different, but his voice and mannerisms changed with each one. It was great.

The Temple Theatre was a great setting for the show. The smaller theatre allowed you to pick up on every nuance Dubac did during the show. You could see every facial expression and gesture, which only added to the laughter.

After the show, I discovered a small personal victory had occurred. Most of the time when we go to these things my

fiancé, Tim, was just being a good sport and going with me. I think he would rather be fishing or working on cars. He said he liked going with me, so I continue to take him. I knew he enjoyed comedy shows, so I had a feeling he’d enjoy this show a bit more than some of the other things we’ve seen on stage.

What I didn’t know was Tim would know the guy and love the show. Last summer, Tim showed me a comedy compilation DVD from years ago, and lo-and-behold, Robert Dubac was one of the acts. Part of the routine from the DVD was even in the show we were watching. Tim was in comedy heaven.

While he seems to always enjoy theatre, it was fun for me to see him as excited as I get after the show.

“The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron?” runs at the Temple Theatre until May 14. It’s a Tuesday-Sunday show with two showtimes on Saturday. If you want a good laugh, I’d definitely recommend you check out the show while it’s in town.

Contact Pam Rodgers at prodgers@newtondailynews.com

Empty Nest Curt Swarm

Spring fever I’m sorely disappointed in our winter. I had the bucket and blade all mounted on the John Deere, and the tractor parked in the garage ready for the first blizzard. I had visions of plowing Ginnie out to the road so that she could get to work. Wouldn’t you know it, no snow. When I started Ole JD up this spring, so I could mount the mower deck, the hydraulics creaked and groaned like my joints on a cold winter morning.

It’s been a crazy season. In January, during our first thaw, we were attacked by an infestation of flying ants. At least that’s what we thought they were.

We weren’t sure they were termites. Uh, oh. I suppose the unusually warm winter brought them out, like tourists on a Florida beach. Ginnie and I would be sitting in our recliners watching television, and one of those pests would fly right in front of our faces, land on the lamp shade and commence to preen itself, like home-sweet-home. My bathroom was a veritable resort. I ran out and bought ant traps, both indoor and outdoor, to no avail. I called a pest-control friend, and he said to look at their antennae. If they were bent, the bugs were flying ants, if they were straight, they were termites. I caught one, which was pretty easy because they were all over the kitchen counter, like it was a smorgasbord, and studied the critter through my trifocals. Bent. Ah — flying ants.

But what to do? I had an exterminator come out and spray all around the foundation of the house, both inside and out. That fixed’m. But it fixed everything else, too. I saw a dead fuzzy wuzzy on the garage floor. Poor little feller. I used to play with them as a kid — put’m on my lip for a mustache. They tickled my nose. But the centipedes are gone, too.

Good riddance.

My cell phone number is also the number for my insurance business. So I get a lot of solicitation calls.

But because of the miracle of Caller ID, I can screen them out. Lately, I’ve been getting a lot of calls from around the country — New York, Arkansas, Colorado. When I don’t answer, they leave a message.

When I check the messages, they’re phantom calls — a lot of static, scraping and muffled voices. What’s going on? Why would telemarketers be derriere dialing me? Like I say, it’s been a strange winter.

The good news for this fickle, no-snow winter, is that Ginnie is recovering just fine from hip-replacement surgery. No icy sidewalks have been a blessing. She has graduated from walker, to a cane (Hurrycane), and she can pick a pill up off the floor with her “grabber.” I’m not kidding, I saw her do it. She has a sock inserter for pulling on socks and, under the threat of not taking her shopping, she is using the motorized carts. I call her Parnelli. “Look out everyone, here she comes.” A display of breakfast cereal topples over. It’s a good thing those carts beep in reverse! Tired of my cooking — a lot of frozen pizza and canned soup — she has commenced kitchen duty. Yeah! There is a light at the end of the tunnel and it’s not a train — it’s chocolate chip cookies! The first thing she did was clean the splatters off the inside of the microwave, then, for relief, limped outside to see how her tulips and daffodils are doing. That put a smile on her face.

We’re passing her prayer pillow along to a friend who is also having hip-replacement surgery. This pillow is bona-fide. I gave the grass its first mowing and sunburned my head real good. It was cold enough that I had on jeans and a sweatshirt, but no hat because I don’t like the farmer-tan look. Easter Sunday found me with the top of my head peeling like the Rorschach Ink-Blot Test. What do I see? A spring blizzard. One sunburned head does not a spring make.

Catch you on the flip-flop.

Contact Curt Swarm in Mt. Pleasant at 319-217-0526 or curtswarm@yahoo.com

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Why scientists marched Hundreds of thousands of scientists and their supporters recently took to the streets, marching in favor of science-based policies. How did our science-denying president respond?

With one of the biggest lies he’s told to date — and that’s saying something.

“Rigorous science is critical to my administration’s efforts to achieve the twin goals of economic growth and environmental protection,” he claimed. “We should remember that rigorous science depends not on ideology, but on a spirit of honest inquiry and robust debate.”

Is he joking? No seriously, I’m really asking.

Did he have to hurry away from the press to hide the laugh he was bursting to contain after that whopper came out of his mouth?

Let’s take a look at Trump’s record on science so far: He put Myron Ebell — described by Business Insider as “a man who denies basic science” — in charge of his Environmental Protection Agency transition team. Ebell’s qualifications? He worked at an ideological libertarian think tank. He has no science background.

This administration also rejected the recommendations of government scientists and chose to allow farmers to continue us-

Otherwords Jill Richardson ing a toxic pesticide known to harm children.

Meanwhile Trump is trying to cut scores of science programs, many of them related to Earth science and climate science.

These cuts won’t just harm conservation, regulation, and other goals Trump doesn’t like but are necessary if we want to continue living on a hospitable planet. The cuts also eliminate thousands of government jobs directly, and cut programs that help Americans create jobs and stay competitive in the global market.

In short, I can’t name a U.S. president who was more hostile to science than the current occupant of the White House. So he’s got some nerve to even utter the word “science.”

No wonder scientists felt compelled to leave their labs and computers and march in the streets in perhaps the first mass demonstration by scientists in modern history.

As a social scientist myself, I know what goes into a scientist’s quest for knowledge and truth.

In each step of the process, a sci-

entist must examine their own results and seek critique from peers, and ask whether our fallible human brains have somehow made an error in uncovering the truth of the world we live in.

Those of us who do this for a career are serious about our endeavors. It takes a lot of humility, because we must always be prepared to admit when we’re wrong for the sake of uncovering the most accurate results possible.

Most of us do our work because we love it, but also because we feel passionately that we’re making our world a better place — whether we’re working on new cures for fatal diseases or attempting to find a more sustainable and clean form of energy.

It’s heart-wrenching to see an administration reject this work we’ve devoted our lives to simply to score political points, especially when we know what humanity stands to lose by ignoring science.

Trump, for example, might do well to trust the climate scientists who are predicting sea level rise before he finds his precious Mara-Lago under water.

But instead he turns a blind eye, enacts destructive policies that ignore science, and then gaslights the entire nation with a joke of a statement about his own purported belief in rigorous science.

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Obituaries Mike Jones April 25, 2017 Michael Lawrence Jones, the son of Mortimer Lincoln “Mickey” and Dorothy Fern ( C o e ) Jones, was born May 22, 1 9 4 4 in Port Angeles, Wa s h . , where his father was stationed during World War II. After the war, Mike moved with his parents to Dunlap, where he attended kindergarten and half of first grade. He moved to Toledo, and attended local schools, graduating from Toledo High School in 1962. While in school, he enjoyed journalism and was on the newspaper staff and lettered in baseball and football. A heart murmur kept him from his plan to enlist in the Navy, so he went to Plan B and enrolled in the Cedar Rapids Bar-

Lyle Jess Routier April 24, 2017 Lyle J e s s Routier, 87, of Grinn e l l , d i e d Monday, April 24, 2017, at Grinnell Re-

ber College and worked as a barber in Waterloo, Tama and Iowa City. In 1965, he married Linda Vore in Toledo. To this union were born two children. He married Carol Skinner in 1991, in Newton.

In 1970, Mike took an opportunity to work as an inspector in the Iowa City Building Department, transferring in 1972, to the Department of Urban Renewal where he was responsible for developing temporary locations for businesses being displaced by the Urban Renewal Program. In 1974, Mike moved to Newton, where he worked as a certified building official and plans examiner.

He represented the City of Newton in property negotiations for the Urban Renewal Program and was instrumental in acquiring more than 150 parcels of property for projects such as Park Centre, Newton Village and others. He developed the Dangerous and Dilapidated

gional Medical Center.

A celebration of his life will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 28 at the Smith Funeral Home in Grinnell with Pastor John Epperson officiating. Interment will be in Hazelwood Cemetery in Grinnell.

Visitation will begin at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Smith Funeral Home and his family will greet friends from 5 to

Program, acquiring and demolishing substandard properties, selling the vacant land for new construction. These two programs and the Iowa City Clinton Street Mall project of 1973, were his proudest accomplishments. He retired in 2003, after 33 years in city government.

Mike was involved in both state and local activities, having served twice as president of the Iowa Association of Building Officials (IABO) in 1979 and 1980, was a member of the Iowa Electrical Inspectors Association and Iowa Plumbing Inspectors Association, Newton Jaycees and president of the Newton Optimist Club. He loved the outdoors, was an avid pheasant hunter and a member of Pheasants Forever and Isaac Walton League. He enjoyed target shooting and playing pool, and in retirement, developed an interest in cooking, saying cooking was like building, only using

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Memorials may be designated to the Grinnell Elks Lodge or the Grinnell Eagles Club and mailed in care of the Smith Funeral Home, P.O. Box 368, Grinnell, IA 50112.

Condolences may be shared with his family online at www. smithfh.com. Lyle was a former Maytag employee of 37 years.

Donald D. Swanson April 25, 2017 Donald Dean Swanson, 89, of Warsaw, Mo., and formerly of Colfax, died Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at his home. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 29 at Coburn Funeral Home in Colfax. Burial will follow at Colfax Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday prior to the service. A memorial service will be at the Warsaw Christian Church at a later date.

Condolences may be left for the family a www.coburnfuneralhomes.com.

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Mike died Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.

He was 72 years old.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents.

Those left to cherish Mike’s memory include his wife, Carol A. Jones; his son, Brian Douglas Jones; his step-children, Michael (Kristi) Skinner and Julie (Blake) Jessen; his grandchildren, Natalie and Eric Jones, Charlie, Ben and Will Skinner, John, Luke and Kate Jessen; and his brother, Max Jones.

A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m.

Monday, May 1 at the Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton. The family will greet friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday afternoon at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be designated to Pheasants Forever or the American Heart Association and may be left at the Pence-Reese Funeral Home.

Nisse O. Wagner April 24, 2017 Nisse Oren Wagner, 38, of Newton, formerly of Tulsa, Okla., died Monday, April 24, 2017, at her father’s home in Newton.

As per Nisse’s wishes she was cremated and there are no services scheduled.

Those left to cherish Nisse’s memory are her father, Howard of Newton.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Debra; two brothers, Noah and Nathan; and maternal and paternal grandparents.

Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory in Newton are handling the arrangements.

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• A Speak Out Event will be at noon Thursday the Newton DMACC Campus. Community speaker will speak about sexual assault as well as Seth Fahlenkamp, a male survivor who will speak about how sexual assault affected his life.

• The Newton Public Library Board will meet at 4 p.m. Thursday in the board room of the library.

• Baxter Community Blood Drive will begin at 2 p.m. Thursday at Baxter Community School, 202 E. State St. in Baxter. Schedule a blood donation appointment online at lifeservebloodcenter. org or call 800-287-4903.

• Retired Captain Jerry Yellin, who piloted the final mission of World War II, will be participate in a community forum at 7 p.m. Thursday at DMACC’s Newton campus. The public is invited to attend.

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

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

• Lions’ Club Pancake Breakfast will begin at 7 a.m. Saturday at Community Building in Prairie City.

• The Newton YMCA is hosting its annual Healthy Kids Day from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the YMCA. Activities will include go carts, healthy snacks, fire truck and ambulance, seed pots to take home and plant and more. Event is for kids of all ages.

• Clean-up Day at Wittemberg Cemetery will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday at Wittemberg Cemeter in Newton. Work is usually completed by noon. Volunteers, especially those already affiliated with the cemetery are welcome and should bring gloves and any tools such as pruners or rakes that they may need. In case of rain, the clean-up day will be May 6.

• International Migratory Bird Day will be celebrated from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge near Prairie City. There will not be any lunch available, so feel free to bring your own and enjoy all the activities.

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Congregate Meals Betty J. Stravers April 26, 2017 Betty Jean Stravers, 92, of Prairie City, died Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at Senior Suites in Urbandale.

A funeral service will at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 29 at Coburn Funeral Home in Prairie City. Burial will follow at Waveland Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. at the funeral home prior to the service. Condolences may be left for the family at www.coburnfuneralhomes.com.

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Police Blotter Newton Police Department • Jessica L. Morris, 29, of Newton, was arrested at 2:05 a.m.

Monday at the Hy-Vee parking lot after she was recognized as having an active warrant in Marion County for third-degree FTA. Morris was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Shastin G. Ross, 23, of Colfax, was charged with third-degree criminal mischief at 12:36 a.m. April 19

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after police were called to 511 E. 21st St. S. in reference to a person slashing tires. The reporting party said Ross appeared to be intoxicated and stumbled away from the residence. The reporting party gave police a description of Ross, and he was located at his residence. Ross was heavily intoxicated, and he denied having anything to do with the tires being damaged. He told police he

did have a dispute with the reporting party and her boyfriend through text messages. Ross was charged with damaging six tires between two vehicles. The tires are estimated at $600. Ross was released and issued a citation to appear in court.

• Roberto Rodriguez, 37, of Newton, was charged with driving while license denied or revoked and possession of controlled substance at 8:42 p.m. Sunday af-

ter police saw a blue pickup fail to yield to a vehicle that had a right of way. Rodriguez was pulled over on West Eighth Street North.

Rodriguez showed a driving status of revoked for OWI. Police found a small plastic bag with less than five grams of marijuana in one of Rodriguez’s shoes. Rodriguez was arrested and taken to the Jasper County Jail.

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• Melissa J. Whitehead, 35, of Sully, was charged with fifth-degree theft at 5:16 p.m.

Sunday at Casey’s at 807 First St. in Sully. Whitehead, a Casey’s employee, was seen on security cameras taking money from the cash register and placing it in her bra.

Whitehead told officials she did take the money, planning to put it back at the end of the night but didn’t. Whitehead was arrested and taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Riley A. Hodge, 25, of Grinnell, was charged with fourth-degree criminal mischief and consumption of alcohol in public place at 1:32 a.m. Wednesday after he broke into a residence on Highway F-17 East by kicking in a locked door. Hodge told officials he needed help and a ride home. Hodge had slow, slurred speech and smelled of alcohol.

Hodge was arrested and taken to the Jasper County Jail.

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Classmate won’t stop bullying despite pleas from her friend DEAR ABBY: I’m writing because I see a lot of bullying going on at school. One of the bullies is a friend of mine and I’ve asked her to stop, but she doesn’t listen. How I can get through to her so she understands that she’s hurting someone’s feelings? She treats people like they don’t have feelings, like they are non-human. If you can’t answer this letter, I’ll understand, but if you find the time, I would greatly appreciate it. — NOT A BULLY IN INDIANA DEAR NOT A BULLY: People bully others for a variety of reasons.

Among them, because they are angry and enjoy taking it out on others, because they themselves have been bullied, because it gives them a sense of power, or simply because they enjoy it. Not knowing your “friend,” I can’t guess what’s driving her behavior. I suggest that you ask her what her reason is and after you hear her answer, you re-evaluate whether to distance yourself from her because, with bullies, the target can change and no one is safe.

DEAR ABBY: We set limits on our son’s screen time at home. My mother-in-law lets him have quite a bit more screen time when he visits her. My husband thinks grandparents should have the right to determine everything about how they treat and care for their grandchildren.

What do you think? — MOTHER IN BOULDER, COLO. DEAR MOTHER: I think grandparents should respect the rules that parents set for their children because there are usually good reasons for them. I also think that for your in-laws to ignore your wishes as they have been doing is disrespectful, and your husband should consider that before concluding that his parents have the right to ignore

them.

DEAR ABBY: A couple of months ago my husband and I received a very nice “save the date” for a wedding in August in a town nearby. There were many nice photos of the engaged couple on the card. The problem is, we have no idea who they are.

We called our families to ask if they had received one too, thinking maybe it was a long-lost relative.

I even went so far as checking social media, thinking we might have friends in common, but we don’t.

I’m hoping the actual invitation may offer more clues, but I don’t think it will.

While this was clearly addressed to us, my fear is that it was intended for someone else who may not be “saving the date” and it may cause some tension within their family.

What would be proper when the invitation arrives? Do I check “will not attend” and send it back, or should I include a note with an explanation?

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MASON CITY — A hate crime lawsuit against a man convicted of setting fire to a northern Iowa home has been settled.

The lawsuit filed in 2015 by four people in a mixed-race family in Cerro Gordo County says their former Mason City neighbor Roger Kuck harassed them while they lived in the home and then set it aflame in October 2013 after they moved out.

Terms of the settlement were not disclosed.

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Autopsy shows bail bondsman shot to death IOWA CITY — Police say a bail bondsman killed at the Iowa City office where he worked was shot to death.

The body of 34-year-old Jonathan Wieseler was found Sunday morning inside Lederman Bail Bonds, across the street from the Johnson County Jail.

Iowa City police say preliminary autopsy results released Wednesday show Wieseler had been shot.

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Iowa hospital facing three wrongful-death lawsuits DENISON — A small western Iowa hospital is facing a spate of wrongful death lawsuits. Two of the lawsuits against Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison were filed within the last two weeks. Another was filed last year. The hospital gained attention last year when it unsuccessfully tried to keep a $500,000 wrongful-death settlement from being made public. One of the three pending lawsuits claims a surgeon ignored warnings that a morbidly obese man could not be safely sedated.

CEDAR RAPIDS — A 26-year-old driver has been given 25 years for vehicular homicide in Linn County.

Online court records say 26-year-old Taylor Latare was sentenced Monday in Cedar Rapids. He’d pleaded guilty.

Police say Latare was driving drunk Aug. 5 when his car rammed the rear of a motorcycle near an Interstate 380 ramp in Cedar Rapids, killing motorcyclist Gregory Erenberger. The 59-year-old man lived in Walford.

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OSAGE — A northern Iowa man already convicted of attempted murder and sexual abuse faces a June trial in another sex abuse case. Mark Retterath, 52 of Osage, is accused of committing sexual acts against the will of a man while acting as the man’s Alcoholics Anonymous sponsor in 2015. Retterath has pleaded not guilty to charges of sexual abuse and sexual exploitation by a counselor.

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Sheriff: ‘Bachelor’ star refused to answer door after crash AURORA (AP) — Former “Bachelor” Chris Soules called 911 to report his crash that killed a fellow Iowa f a r m e r, seeking medical help for the man before authorities say he left the scene and Soules holed up in his home for hours until his arrest.

Soules told the dispatcher that he “rear-ended a guy on a tractor” with his pickup truck Monday night on a road near the northern Iowa town of Aurora, according to a recording of the call released Wednesday.

Soules, who starred on ABC’s “The Bachelor” two years ago, said the man had been thrown into a ditch, wasn’t conscious, and didn’t appear to be breathing. He told the dispatcher that he didn’t know CPR, and he could be heard asking others who were there if they did. The audio then indicates that someone tried to perform CPR on the man, but it’s unclear whether it was Soules.

Soules said the man had a pulse and had blood coming from his mouth.

The six-minute call ends when Soules asks whether he can call back and hangs up. The tractor driver, a 66-year-old local farmer named Kenneth Mosher, was later pronounced dead at a hospital.

According to Mosher’s obituary published

Wednesday by the funeral home handling his arrangements, he had a wife, two sons and three grandchildren. He also served in the Army in Vietnam.

“Kenny loved playing golf, farming, and spending his winters in Florida biking and visiting his mother,” the obituary read.

Authorities say Soules’ pickup was damaged and that he left the scene in another truck before emergency responders arrived.

Buchanan County Sheriff Bill Wolfgram said Wednesday that investigators are trying to identify the person who picked Soules up and that this person could be charged, depending on the circumstances. He said the Iowa State Patrol was trying to determine whether alcohol or speed were factors in the crash.

Soules was arrested about five hours after the crash at his farm in nearby Arlington, which is about 75 miles (120 kilometers) north of Iowa City. He was booked on a charge of leaving the scene of a deadly crash and released on bond hours later on the condition that he surrender his passport and wear an ankle monitor until his trial. Additional charges are possible.

Wolfgram said that Soules refused to answer his door for officers, telling them to contact his attorney. He said it took several hours for officers to write a search warrant application and get a judge to approve it, allowing them to enter the home to arrest him.

Iowa soldier creates his own career path ONAWA (AP) — Randy Lee, a soldier who grew up in Soldier, Iowa, enjoys the challenge of directing his “troops” at American Coating & Welding, a small business he founded in Onawa in 2015.

“Something like one out of every seven veterans starts their own business,” said Lee, who served with the U.S. Army in Afghanistan in 2010-11.

“We were deployed for duty overseas on my birthday, Oct. 28, 2010,” said Lee, 35. “We came home on my next birthday.”

Lee, who served in an engineering company, helped construct buildings throughout Afghanistan during his tour of duty. The unit, he said, averaged constructing one facility every four days. “We re-did buildings after bombings,” he said.

“We faced mortar fire.

It wasn’t secure at all.”

Still, Lee said there were other soldiers and members of the Special Operations forces, for example, who served in more dire conditions.

Unfortunately, the company Lee had worked for prior to his deployment closed while he was in Afghanistan. Lee returned home and learned he had no job to which he could return.

“I was unemployed until I used the GI Bill to pay for my training to become a deputy,”

AP Photo In this photo, owner Randy Lee poses for a photo at American Coating & Welding in Onawa. Lee, a veteran who served in Afghanistan, started the company about a year ago. Lee and his three employees have tackled everything from classic cars and trucks to making flatbed units to redoing horse trailers.

said Lee, a 2000 graduate of Boyer Valley High School and later a graduate of the University of Nebraska-Omaha.

Lee signed on as a deputy with the Monona County Sheriff ’s Department and worked there until 2015, when he turned to his own company full-time.

“This began in my garage, just me working for myself,” said Lee, who also possesses a master’s degree in human services.

American Coating & Welding offers a range of powder coating, sand blasting, dustless blasting and welding and fabrication work.

Lee and his three employees have tackled

everything from classic cars and trucks to making flatbed units to redoing horse trailers.

“We’re also doing work for some Sioux City firms and area companies that build farm equipment,” said Lee, who noted that the dirt work at his new shop site began in September 2015. The building, which measures 104 feet by 60 feet, is a Morton structure that was completed in January 2016.

“At the start, I was out on the floor and we were working sunup to sundown,” Lee said. “As time went on, I transitioned into the office more where I do the bookkeeping, sales, customer service and

everything except the taxes.

“There are learning curves in running the business, but I’ve had many great business owners give me advice,” he said.

Sen. Joni Ernst, an Iowa Republican and a veteran herself with overseas duty, visited American Coating & Welding to thank Lee for his service while congratulating him for running a successful start-up.

“Joni Ernst wasn’t just here as a senator, but as a veteran,” Lee said. “She’s very genuine.”

It is said that more than 10 percent of manufacturing businesses are owned by a veteran.

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Healthy Kids Day 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday Newton YMCA The Newton YMCA is hosting its annual Healthy Kids Day. Activities will include go carts, healthy snacks, fire truck and ambulance, seed pots to take home and plant and more. The event is free and for kids of all ages.

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Migratory Bird Day 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge Celebrate International Migratory Bird Day at Neal Smith NWR near Prairie City.

At 10 a.m., the free event will kick-off with a bird hike led by a ranger. Birders of all experience levels and ages are welcome to attend. Binoculars will be provided for use during the hike.

There will be bird related arts and crafts during the event; with a story time for children ages 3-5 at 11 a.m. The Wildlife Care Clinic will be onsite during the event with live raptors including a presentation at noon. Blank Park Zoo will be on hand between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Inaugural Galaxy Gala 7:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday Ashton Wildwood Park This inaugural event will be held at Ashton Wildwood Park, located just 7 miles west of Baxter and will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Ashton Wildwood Park and the 55th Anniversary of Jasper County Conservation. The outdoor event will include live music by professional harpist Juli Bey, desserts, cheeses and local mead from Buzzed Bee Meadery. Social time will begin at 7:30 p.m., followed by tours of Ashton Observatory. Tickets will be available until the day of the event. All guests must be at least 21 years of age.

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Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday Jasper County Historical Museum

5:30 to 11 p.m. Saturday Izaak Walton League A benefit will be held for Cash Dickerson from 5:30 to 11 p.m. Saturday at the Izaak Walton League, 889 Hwy F36 in Newton.

The cost will be $5 per person. A donation dinner of maid-rites, chips and baked beans will be served.

The event will also feature 50 ISO raffle, silent auction, bar beverages, live music, bake sale and a live auction.

The new World War II exhibit will be unveiled to the public at this free event. The exhibit includes information on the war as well as how our factory and farm workers joined with our military and made significant contributions to the war effort. New research has increased the list of those who died by nearly 50 and the names of those 120 who lost their lives during the war will be on exhibit along with a folder of information providing details on most of the men and women who perished.

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‘Harry Potter and the Socerer’s Stone’ in concert coming to Iowa Newton Daily News DES MOINES — Des Moines Performing Arts announced today that the Des Moines Symphony will perform Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in Concert at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 2 at the Des Moines Civic Center as part of the Harry Potter Film Concert Series.

The concert will feature the live symphony orchestra performing, to picture, every note from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Audiences can relive the magic of the film in high definition on a 40-foot screen while the Des Moines Symphony performs every note of John Williams’ unforgettable score to picture live on stage. Tickets are $26 to $86 at the Civic Center Ticket Office and DMPA.

org. To purchase tickets by phone, please call 515246-2300. Tickets go on sale at 9 a.m. on May 12.

CineConcerts and Warner Bros. Consumer Products announced the Harry Potter Film Concert Series, a new global concert tour celebrating the Harry Potter films, early last year. The Harry Potter Film Concert that kicked off in June 2016 is another magical experience from J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World and is scheduled to include hundreds of performances across more than 35 countries around the world through 2018.

Justin Freer, president of CineConcerts and producer/conductor of the Harry Potter Film Concert Series explains, “The Harry Potter film series is a oncein-a-lifetime cultural

phenomenon that continues to delight millions of fans around the world.

It is with great pleasure that we introduce for the first time ever an opportunity to experience the award-winning music scores played live by a symphony orchestra, all while the beloved film is simultaneously projected onto the big screen. It will be an unforgettable event.”

Brady Beaubien of CineConcerts and concert producer for the Harry Potter Film Concert Series added, “Harry Potter is synonymous with excitement around the entire world and we hope that by performing this incredible music with the full movie, audiences will enjoy returning to this magical world, and to the many wonderful characters that inhabit it.”

CineConcerts is one of the leading producers of live music experiences performed with visual media. Founded by producer/conductor Justin Freer and producer/writer Brady Beaubien, Cine-

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Concerts has engaged millions of people worldwide in concert presentations that redefine the evolution of live experience. Recent and current live concert experiences include “Gladiator,” “The

Godfather,” “It’s a Wonderful Life,” “DreamWorks Animation in Concert,” “Star Trek: The Ultimate Voyage 50th Anniversary Concert Tour” and “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.”

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By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News Hailey Roush hasn’t learned to talk turkey yet, but she can shoot turkey.

The 10-year-old’s first shot brought down her first turkey two weeks ago. Her father, Jeff Roush, does the turkey calling.

“We had gone out a few mornings and one afternoon before,” Hailey Roush said. “We saw some toms, hens and jakes, but they were too far away for me to shoot.”

Jeff Roush said his daughter uses a 20-gauge shot gun.

“She has to use a shooting stick to help her hold the gun because she’s so young. The turkeys we saw on our earlier outings were out of the range of her gun,” he said.

On a Thursday morning, the father-daughter duo headed out to rural Newton to call up a few more turkeys. Dad did Submitted Photo Hailey Roush, 10, smiles as she holds her first turkey shot on her first hunting expe- the talking to the turkeys rience with her father, Jeff Roush. The young Newton hunter has her sights set on and they came into Haibow hunting a deer next. ley’s range.

One shot and she had a jake, which is a young male wild turkey. The Roushes brought Hailey’s prize home, cleaned and dressed it and the family ate turkey dinner.

“I enjoyed hunting.

My dad is a hunter,” Hailey said. “We went to the farm for me to practice shooting then we went out for the real thing.”

She said she thought hunting would be fun and wanted to try it.

“I didn’t like the getting up early part of it,” Hailey said.

Hailey said one morning they called in a tom and a group of jakes. She said the tom kept looking at the jakes.

“He would look at them, turn around, look at them and turn around.

It was funny,” she said.

Hailey said she didn’t think she would be shaky hunting. She admitted she was pretty shaky on the day.

“She did everything perfect,” her dad said.

Jeff Roush said the morning she shot the

turkey, there were seven hens, two toms and three jakes in the field. He said the toms were close enough for a larger gun but not Hailey’s 20-gauge.

“A man who went out with us the day I got my turkey went out with Dad on a later morning and he got a turkey,” Hailey said. “My older brother went out this week with Dad and he got a turkey. I told Dad he just had to go out by himself so he can shoot one.”

Jeff Roush said he has called in four turkeys this season but hasn’t shot one himself.

Hailey plans to continue with hunting. Jeff Roush said his daughter wants to get a deer with a bow.

“I told her she has too get stronger to use a bigger bow than she shoots right now,” he said.

Hailey is the daughter of Jeff and Celene Roush of Newton.

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Tenth-ranked Cardinals Jason Mikkelson wins tourney, rolls a 300 get past Oskaloosa

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News

OSKALOOSA — N e w ton High’s Class 2A 10th-ranked girls remain undefeated on the soccer pitch. The Cardinals used a three-goal first-half to beat host Oskaloosa 3-2 on Tuesday.

The win came in Little Hawkeye Conference play as the Cardinals moved to 3-0 against LHC teams. They are 7-0 overall.

Senior forward Ryanne Rausch scored twice for the Cardinals. Junior Carter Lee delivered a cross pass to Rausch to score six minutes into the game.

Rausch curled a corner kick into the net over the head of Indian goalkeeper Maddie Crile.

That goal came with five minutes left in the half.

In between, senior Taylor Shipley booted the ball past Crile with 28 minutes remaining in the first half. Freshman Kameron Nehring had the assist on the goal.

Oskaloosa got goals from Kaia Graham and Leah Van Maanen.

Newton senior goalkeeper

A funny thing happened on his way to winning the second annual Fred Brown Memorial Scratch Tournament, Jason Mikkelson rolled a 300 game. It wasn’t the 25year bowling veteran from Newton’s first perfect game.

“The nerves were still there,” Mikkelson said. “I just relaxed and finished it.”

Mikkelson said he saw the information for the tournament, which is held at Mustang Lanes in Monroe, on Mustang Lanes’ Facebook page. He said he wanted to give it a try.

“I bowled in the first stage and didn’t bowl well, so I was able to re-enter and bowl the second stage. I did much better,” he said.

Mikkelson finished with a 940 series to advance to the step-ladder rolloffs. He opened with a 234 followed by a 227 then came the 300 game. He finished his four-

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Ashlee Freese has been a steady force in goal for Newton High’s girls this soccer season. She had nine saves in Tuesday’s road win at Oskaloosa.

Ashlee Freese had nine saves.

Newton had 21 shots on goal.

The Cardinals host Perry at 7 p.m. Friday in non-conference action.

Drake Relays weather and NFL Draft I

t’s Drake Relays week. That means we’ll get chilly temperatures and probably some rain.

It never fails. It could be 70 and sunny for three weeks in a row and then suddenly change for the worse when the Relays kick off in Des Moines.

The Grand Blue Mile was chilly but the rain appeared to stay away. The main event for the Wednesday, the pole vault, was indoors.

I will be making my way to Drake Stadium Thursday evening, and I am hoping for the best. I only have to be there for Collins-Maxwell/Baxter sophomore Will Clapper and the high school boys’ shot put. So if the rain could stay away for an hour or so, that would be great.

The rain is supposed to hit Friday

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This & That Troy Hyde for the first full day. I will back again that night for the 4x100-meter relay.

Newton and Prairie City-Monroe will be on the blue oval a little bit after 6:05 p.m.

Again, my time at the Relays doesn’t have to be long. I could be in and out in an hour again. I don’t usually stick around for stuff I am not covering, but having nice weather would be more appealing for me to do so.

Good luck to the area athletes who are performing in the Relays. it’s a prestigious group of athletes no doubt.

Shortly after Clapper competes in the shot put, the NFL Draft will kick off from Philadelphia.

This is one of my favorite events of the year. When the draft used to be solely on Saturday and Sunday, I used to sit in front of my television and watch every second of it. Since it’s

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Jason Mikkelson, Newton, won the second annual Fred Brown Memorial Scratch Tournament on April 23 in Monroe. He had a 300 in his winnng series.

game series with a 179.

Mikkelson had a firstround bye in the single-elimination part of the tournament. To win the tournament, he bowled a

moved to primetime on Thursday and Friday and then all day Saturday, it’s been harder to be a part of live.

That and my priorities have changed since I have been become a husband and a father.

I’m a die-hard San Francisco 49ers fan. I have been following the team since Joe Montana and Jerry Rice donned the red and gold.

It hasn’t been that fun lately, sans a four-year stretch with Jim Harbaugh as head coach. The Niners have their third coach in three years.

The new regime with head coach Kyle Shanahan and General Manager John Lynch get their era going with a key draft. They have the No. 2 pick and 10 picks total.

I have been nervous for weeks. I have been listening to any 49ers podcast I can get my ears on trying to figure out what this team will do. I think they need to load up on defense with the first two picks unless they can find a trade-back partner.

Aside from my allegiance to San Francisco, I watch the NFL Draft to follow Iowa and Iowa State guys. I

212 to defeat Kyle Clark, who had 188.

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don’t think anyone from Iowa State gets selected, but Drake tight end Eric Saubert has a chance.

I expect Iowa’s Desmond King and Jaleel Johnson to be the first instate guys taken. I think both can go as early as the third round. George Kittle could also be drafted at some point.

C.J. Beathard has a chance, too.

In NBA news, Russell Westbrook has been eliminated from the postseason.

As great as he was this season on the court, I’m pleased that I won’t have to see his antics off it anymore.

He bashed a reporter for a legitimate question that wasn’t even intended for him. His Tuesday press conference included a critique of Patrick Beverley’s defense against him.

Yes, Westbrook, we know you scored 40-plus points. But Beverley has a great point in saying it took you 34 shots to get there.

I don’t have a Most Valuable Player award vote, but if I did, it would go to James Harden.

Contact Troy Hyde at thyde@newtondailynews.com

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SPORTS CALENDAR 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.

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

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

Bondurant-Farrar at PCM boys, 7 p.m.

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

Monday Golf Newton girls at Little Hawkeye Conference meet, Indianola, 9 a.m.

Newton boys at Little Hawkeye Conference meet, Grimes, 9 a.m.

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

Bondurant-Farrar, Roland-Story at CMB girls, 4 p.m.

Tennis Newton girls at Saydel triangular, 4:15 p.m.

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

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

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

Tuesday Track Newton girls, boys at Little Hawkeye Conference meet, Grinnell, 4 p.m.

Colfax-Mingo, Lynnville-Sully girls, boys at SICL meet, Marengo, 4:30 p.m.

PCM, CMB girls, boys at HOIC meet, Baxter, 4 p.m.

Golf CMB, PCM boys at HOIC meet, Polk City, 9 a.m.

Soccer CMB at North Polk, boys 5:30 p.m., girls 7 p.m.

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Pirates beat Cubs as Ngoepe becomes first African in MLB

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Gift Ngoepe, the first African to reach the major leagues, singled in his first plate appearance and Josh Harrison led off the bottom of the first with a home run Wednesday night to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-5 victory over the Chicago Cubs.

Ngoepe was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis and entered the game in fourth inning as part of a double switch and finished 1-for-2 with a walk. The 27-year-old South African, who signed with the Pirates in 2008 as an amateur free agent, led off the bottom of the fourth with a hit off winless Cubs ace Jon Lester.

A year after winning 19 games in helping the Cubs win

their first World Series title since 1908, Lester (0-1) is still looking for his first victory after five starts.

The left-hander was tagged for six runs — five earned — and 10 hits in 5 2/3 innings.

Wade LeBlanc (1-0), who pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings in relief of rookie Tyler Glasnow, got the win.

The fifth leadoff home run of Harrison’s career keyed a two-run first that included an RBI double by Francisco Cervelli. Andrew McCutchen and Phil Gosselin hit run-scoring doubles in a three-run third that pushed the Pirates’ lead to 5-1.

After the Cubs got within two runs, Josh Bell gave the Pirates a 6-3 lead with a solo

home run in the sixth inning off Lester.

The rookie first baseman has reached base in 11 straight games.

Anthony Rizzo’s two-run homer deep into the right-field stands in the eighth inning off Daniel Hudson drew the Cubs within 6-5.

Tony Watson then got the last four outs for his seventh save in as many chances.

Glasnow remained winless in nine career starts, allowing three runs in 3 1/3 innings and requiring 89 pitches to get 10 outs.

Rizzo had four RBIs and Kris Bryant had three hits as the Cubs lost for just second time in eight games.

The Pirates won for the

third time in nine games.

History Maker Departs RHP Dovydos Neverauskas was optioned to Indianapolis to make room on the roster for Ngoepe. In a loss Monday night, he became the first Lithuania-born player to pitch in a major league game.

Cubs Shuffle Rotation Taking advantage of a day off on Thursday, the Cubs moved RHP Kyle Hendrick up a day in their rotation and he will pitch Sunday night against the Red Sox in the finale of a three-game series at Boston.

LHP Brett Anderson has been moved back a day and will start Monday night against Philadelphia.

Want to succeed at the NFL draft? Copy the Patriots

By Howard Fendrich The Associated Press The New England Patriots are, without a doubt, the NFL’s model franchise over the past decade, so it makes sense that the rest of the league would take a close look at how Bill Belichick and Co. have gone about constructing their roster, especially when it comes to the draft.

An examination by The Associated Press of league draft data from 2007-16, and last season’s rosters, provides insight into what makes a team like the Patriots a year-in, year-out success — and those such as the Cleveland Browns or Los Angeles Rams a mess, season after season.

When the draft begins Thursday, these are some basic tenets that front-office types surely will have in mind if they attempt to follow New England’s lead: stockpile as many picks as possible; go relatively heavy on the defense and the offensive line; be judicious about skill positions; when you find a starter, keep him.

And, yes, they do want to try to recreate what the Patriots have achieved over the last 10 years, including a league-high 126 wins (20 more than anyone else), four Super Bowl appearances (twice as many as anyone else) and two NFL championships (no one has more).

Let’s face it: Not every evaluator — or evaluation — is correct. Tom Brady, who just earned his fifth Super Bowl championship with the Patriots, is the most famous example, of course, lasting until the sixth round.

Add Picks ...

Or Maybe Don’t Anymore It’s no accident that the Patriots made the most draft selections over the last 10

years, 92 (that’s 22 more than the number a team would use if it merely used its alloted one per round). That gave them extra opportunities to “hit” on a pick. Interestingly, though, just as some other teams, notably the Browns, seem to have caught onto that strategy, New England appears ready to shift directions, discarding its first-rounder in a trade for receiver Brandin Cooks.

Defense, Defense, Defense New England spent 53 percent of its picks on defensive players, among the highest percentages in the league over this span. Five of the 10 teams devoted the largest portion of choices to that side of the ball participated in at least one Super Bowl during the decade. At the other end of the spectrum: Five of the seven clubs that used the smallest part of their picks on defense wound up with sub-.500 record, including the bottom-of-the-barrel Rams, whose 46 wins are the fewest in the league.

Don’t Stress Skill Maybe it’s owing to their luck with Brady, but the Patriots have stayed away from drafting a lot of folks at the skill positions: QB, RB, WR, TE. They spent only

CARDINAL LANES BOWLING LEAGUES Thursday Night Splitters Gas House Gang 4, Cardinal Cab 0 Gas House Gang — 2,602: Rick Pittman 567, Keith Kirchner 479, Jack Trotter 472, Spence Spidle 420. Cardinal Cab — 2,452: Nathan Gifford 507, Craig Keith 483, Dustin Kingery 508, Duke Albertson 504.

Pheasants 4 Ever 4, TPI 0 Pheasants 4 Ever — 2,794: Jason Mikkelson 695, Barbara Majerus 445, Lonnie Majerus 576, Michael Sims 490. TPI — 2,420: Derek Wickliff 461, Sabrina Halferty 385, Kathy Stewart 417, Mike Miranda 467.

Cardinal Lanes 3, Rialto Barber Shop 1 Cardinal Lanes — 2,648: Samantha Kingery 478, Jason Munson 550, Brian McKinney 459. Rialto Barber Shop — 2,618: Paul Twaddle 468, Troy Tabor 447, Robert Hughes 536, Gene Mikkelson 498.

FNNB Bank 4, Cardinal Trophies & Awards 0 FNNB Bank — 2,665: Vicki Wright 445, Adam Leber 458, Rob Kahn 430, Susan Maasdam 459. Cardinal Trophies & Awards — 2,489: Sheila Swarts 348, Bev Kirchner 312, Christie Hughes 362, Bonnie Geerlings 534.

Ross Masonary 2, Lucky Strikers 2 Ross Masonary — 2,619: Tony Budinich 446, Scott Huffaker 431, Butch Townsend 484, Terry Cooper 532. Lucky Strikers — 2,599: Evan Koons 313, Shelly Koons 395, Janel Koon 434, Amber Gardner 344.

Sunday Night Mixed ROTFLMAO 3, Stepin Out Dance 1 ROTFLMAO — 2,664: Dale James 562, Mic James 398, Tonna Karr 382, Michael Karr 692. Stepin Out Dance — 2,517: Trudy Delk 372, Amy Delk 372, Jason Bruns 473, Merek Budinich 352.

Cardinal Cab 3, KFC/Taco Bell 1 Cardinal Cab — 2,677: Crystal Peters 410, Robert Miller 483, Cathy Peters 339. KFC/Taco Bell — 2,541: Christie Hughes 467, Danielle Lester 340, Robert Hughes 540, Allen Burkett 354.

Kill Kill Kill 4, The Technicians 0 Kill Kill Kill — 2,802: Kelly Lester 377, Brenda Vermillion 457, Bonnie Geerlings 565, Butch Lester 590. The Technicians — 2,566: Tammy DeCook 414, Doni Kim 402, Kirk Baker 394, Jeremy Clingerman 426.

Shomo-Madsen-Woythaler 3, Newton Daily News 1 Shomo-Madsen-Woythaler — 2,451: Amber Tabor 387, James Hawxby 398, Brian Stevens 347, Troy Tabor 440. Newton Daily News — 2,385: Jan Albertson 333, Don Reid 266, Kevin Morarie 250.

A’s & B’s 3, Pin Heads 1 A’s & B’s — 2,565: Brandon Taylor 445, Amber Taylor 409, Ben Miller 512, Andrea Price 332. Pin Heads — 2,543: Gene Koder 408, Pamela Joseph 339, Penny Lappe 405, Patricia Van Drunen 452.

T’s in Motion 3, Skalawags 1 T’s in Motion — 2,665: Terry Cooper 638, Jennifer Beck 405, Tony Budinich 434, Richard White 390. Skalawags —2,570: Jim McMahon 373, Jill McMahon 277, Nikki Cooper 412, Dennis Cooper 482.

Youth Leagues Wednesday All Stars 3 Shiny Pikachu 3, Strikers 1 Shiny Pikachu — 1,281: Chris Levesque 338, Sebastian King 373. Strikers — 1,209: Jessica Johnson 286, Taylor Johnson 449.

Strategic Bowlers 4, Hot Rod’s 0 Strategic Bowlers — 1,221: Logan Bown 294, Austin Kennedy 321. Hot Rod’s — 1,152: Parker Kennedy 147, Levi Gregory 111.

Team 5 4, Bye Team 5 —1,200: Kylie Samson 249, Jade Oswalt 303.

Saturday All Stars 3 Team 6 3, JML 1 Team 6 — 1,800: LuLu Boutier 75, Justice Birkenholtz 225.

JML — 1,744: Jada Yoakum 237, Marissa Daughtrey 295, Lexie Binegar 270.

Strikers 3, Just Us Guys 0 Strikers — 1,782: Lars Taylor 209, Thomas Yoakum 277. Just Us Guys — 0 Squeakers 4, Striking Girls 0 Squeakers — 1,926: Jaelyn Karr 231, Rebekah Weither 379, Bailey Hansen 377. Striking Girls — 1,750: Gabbie Humphrey 179, Becca Zeien 278.

Saturday Cardinal Club 3 Cardinal Lanes 6 4, Cardinal Lanes 3 0 Cardinal Lanes 6 — 1,961: Carter VanderSchel 470, Seth Briley 381, Eli Ingle 438. Cardinal Lanes 3 — 1,889: Sarah Malsom 369, Abby Price 502, Bekah Vassau 358.

Cardinal Lanes 2 4, Cardinal Lanes 7 0 Cardinal Lanes 2 — 1,923: Alex Frymoyer 483, Nate Keith 420, Devon Hobbs 330. Cardinal Lanes 7 — 1,230: Thomas Hodnett 263, Ben Zeien 325.

Cardinal Lanes 1 4, Bye Cardinal Lanes 1 — 1,805: Joe Malsom 391, Michael Hodnett 436, Sam Supino 477.

Cardinal Lanes 4 4, Cardinal Lanes 8 0 Cardinal Lanes 4 — 1,911: Jenna Miller 332, Austin Johansen 510, Reid Miller 466. Cardinal Lanes 8 — Alex Wolfe 354, Mariah Wolfe 303, Keely Birkenholtz 420.

Sunday Bumper 3 Cardinal Strikers — 321: Jayden Henning 193, Leah Frymoyer 128.

McCumber Girls — 388: Savhannah McCumber 226, Lily McCumber 162.

25 percent of their picks there (only the Falcons, who have Matt Ryan, and the Saints, who have Drew Brees) went to that well less frequently. Meanwhile, three teams with far fewer victories in this decade were among the five that went after those spots the most: Jets (league-high 41 percent), Dolphins (39) and Redskins (38).

Offensive Line When it comes to offense, the Patriots use picks in the trenches. A full 20 percent of their picks went toward the five positions along the offensive line; only three teams ranked higher, including the team they beat in February for the Lombardi Trophy, the Falcons, who led the way at 23 percent. The four teams that have used the smallest percentage of picks on the o-line — the Jaguars, Raiders and Buccaneers all at 12 percent; the Browns at 13 percent — rank among the teams with the five fewest win totals.

Find a Guy and Keep Him Based on information available at Pro Football Reference, only about a third of Patriots’ draft picks have become primary starters over a full season at their position.

Even the next-worst team in that regard, the Redskins, are at 38 percent. But maybe that’s because New England has been so consistently good that they simply don’t have that much space for new starters.

What Belichick has managed to do is hold onto players he’s latched onto early: Of his 22 starters in the latest Super Bowl, 16 were either drafted or signed as undrafted free agents by the Patriots. And the Browns, whose 1-15 mark earned them the No. 1 pick Thursday? Only 11 of their starters in Week 1 last season were acquired via the draft or as rookie free agents.

Raiders bring RB Marshawn Lynch out of retirement ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — Marshawn Lynch is coming out of retirement after agreeing on a two-year deal with the Raiders that paved the way for a trade to his hometown team in Oakland.

Lynch passed a physical Wednesday and agreed to a restructured two-year contract.

Those were the final steps needed before Seattle could trade his rights along with a 2018 sixthround pick to the Raiders for a 2018 fifth-rounder.

NFL Network said Lynch would get a $3 million base deal this season, with a chance to make an additional $2 million if he rushes for at least 1,000 yards.

Lynch had been slated to make $9 million this season if he came out of retirement.

With Seattle unwilling to pay that amount and Lynch only wanting to play for the Raiders,

finalizing a trade was simple once Oakland was able to re-do Lynch’s contract.

Lynch also must apply to the NFL for reinstatement from the retired list before he can play with the Raiders.

Lynch retired following the 2015 season but decided he wanted to come back and play with his hometown team. The Raiders met with him early this month to gauge his interest and wanted to get a deal done before the draft.

The Raiders have a need for a power running back after losing Latavius Murray in free agency.

“Marshawn is one of the best running backs I’ve ever played against in my short career so far,” Raiders defensive end Khalil Mack said last week. “It would be a great, great, great treat to have him on this side, on the dark side.”

MUSTANG LANES BOWLING Friday Night Travelers Off Constantly 3, DILLIGAF 1 Off Constantly —2,688: Jimmy Barnard 317, Jacob Hunt 395, Colter Vinton 532, Mark Ross 517.

DILLIGAF — 2,665: Missy Smith 359, Mike Smith 505, Anthony Dittmer 352, Mike Vickroy 608.

Here 4 The Buzz 4, Steve’s Angels 0 Here 4 The Buzz — 2,608: Shylah Annis 359, Kimberlin Noah 358, Beaner 472, Greg Corwin 462. Steve’s Angels — 2,528: Kim Belloma 344, Rob Bestell 547, Rhonda Thomasson 509, Steve Belloma 537.

3 Balls and a Split 3, I-80 Subway 1 3 Balls and a Split — 2,805: Andrew Brandt 467, Ryan Myers 460, Chad Hofer 506, Doug Ewing 658. I-80 Subway — 2,771: Brenda Lamb 538, Lisa Ross 496, Kyle Hill 623, Dan Jenkins 673.

Sandbaggers 4, Night Riders 0 Sandbaggers — 2,852: Barb Shepard 357, Shawn McKinney 392, Tyler Annis 514, Jamey Annis 638. Night Riders — 2,663: Annette VanWyk 351, Mike Wanders 461, Robby Wolfe 473, Chris Wolfe 565.

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April 11, 2017 Tuesday, April 11, 2017 the Jasper County Board of Supervisors met in regular session at 9:30 a.m. with Supervisors Brock, Carpenter and Cupples present and accounted for; Chairman Brock presiding.

Auditor, Dennis Parrott, asked the Supervisors to approve a 3 year agreement with Cost Advisory Services. CAS finds reimbursable fees from the Federal Government for services provided to the Iowa Department of Human Services by the County in areas such as accounting, payroll, purchasing, IT, human resources, legal services, building occupancy costs as well as other central services. Jasper County has recouped $163,033 in 2015, $127,227 in 2016 and $103,509 so far in 2017.

Motion by Carpenter, seconded

by Cupples to approve a three agreement between Jasper County and Cost Advisory Services, Inc. in the amount of $6,100 each year through fiscal year 2019.

YEA: CUPPLES, CARPENTER, BROCK Motion by Cupples, seconded by Carpenter to approve the Sheriff's quarterly report for the period beginning January 1, 2017 and ending March 31, 2017.

YEA: CARPENTER, CUPPLES BROCK Ryan Eaton, from the IT Department asked the Supervisors to approve a Fire Suppression System for the Jasper County Law Enforcement Center.

Motion by Carpenter, seconded

by Cupples to approve the purchase of the Novec 1230 for the IT room at the Jasper County Law Enforcement Center in the amount of $18,480.

YEA: CUPPLES, CARPENTER, BROCK The Engineer brought to the Supervisors quotes to purchase a pickup truck and steel and resolutions to vacate a county road and to permanently close county structure B16.

Quotes for the pickup truck are as follows: Karl Chevrolet - Chevrolet Silverado 1500...........$26,887.55 Bob Brown Chevrolet - Chevrolet Silverado 1500...........$27,450.00 Stivers Ford Lincoln - Ford F-150. ...................................$28,763.00 Motion by Carpenter, seconded

by Cupples to approve the purchase of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4WD Double Cab 143.5” W from Karl Chevrolet in the amount of $26,887.55.

YEA: BROCK, CUPPLES, CARPENTER Quotes for the steel are as follows: SKYLINE HYSKER ODEN STEEL STEEL ENTERPRIZES 10”X 42# X45' H-Pile Grade A572 Gr. 50 102 $72,384.30 $72,930.00 $76,999.80 12”X 79# X50' H-Pile Grade A992 Gr. 50 26 $50,016.20 $49,322.00 $50,343.54 70' Steel Girder Bridge Superstructure 1 --------------- --------------$57,010.25 8 Gage Sheet Piling 25ft 56 8 Gage Sheet Piling 20ft 8 18ft 8 Gage Sheet Piling 8 16ft 8 Gage Sheet Piling 8 $14,688.00 $14,994.00 $14,688.00 8 Gage Sheet Piling 14ft 8 12ft 8 Gage Sheet Piling 8 Motion by Carpenter, seconded

by Cupples to approve the purchase of 102 pieces of 10”X 42# X45' H-Pile Grade A572 Gr. 50 from Skyline Steel for $72,384.30, 26 pieces of 12”X 79# X50' H-Pile Grade A992 Gr. 50 for $49,322.00 from Husker Steel, 1 - 70ft Steel Girder Bridge Superstructure for $57,010.25 and 96 pieces of 8 Gage Sheet Piling for $14,688.00 from Oden Enterprises.

YEA: CUPPLES, BROCK, CARPENTER. Motion by Carpenter, seconded

by Cupples to adopt Resolution 17 - 21 Setting Date and Time for Road Vacation Hearing for May 9, 2017 at 9:30a.m. to vacate and close a portion of W 70th Street S between Sections 21-22 & 27-28 - 78N - 20W of West Fairview Township and a portion of N 75th Ave E located on the North side of Section 36-81N-18W in Mariposa Township all in Jasper County.

YEA: BROCK, CUPPLES, CARPENTER A complete copy of the resolution is on file in the Office of the Jasper County Auditor.

Motion by Cupples, seconded by Carpenter to adopt Resolution 17-22 permanently closing County Bridge No. 1836270, B 16, on a level B portion of N 75th Ave E on the North side of Section 36-81N-18-W in Mariposa Township, in Jasper County.

YEA: CARPENTER, BROCK, CUPPLES A complete copy of the resolution is on file in the Office of the Jasper County Auditor.

Frank Elswick, Western Regional Manager for Midwest Industrial Supply, introduced himself and his briefly spoke about which company's products include dust control and road stabilization. The company has been in the business for over 45 years.

Motion by Carpenter, seconded

by Cupples to table agenda item #6 Proclamation Declaring Greatest Generation Day April 30, 2017.

YEA: CUPPLES, BROCK, CARPENTER Motion by Cupples, seconded by Carpenter to approve the Recorders monthly report for the period beginning March 1, 2017 and ending March 31, 2017.

YEA: CARPENTER, BROCK, CUPPLES Motion by Carpenter, seconded

by Cupples to approve a liquor license for the Loyal Order of the Moose.

YEA: CUPPLES, CARPENTER, BROCK Reports have just come back on recommendations for fixes to the annex building and mold testing.

The Supervisors want time to review the reports.

A draft of the agreement for the Traffic Incident Management Training Center has been sent to the Iowa Attorney General's Office.

Motion by Carpenter, seconded

by Cupples to approve Board of Supervisors minutes for 4/4/2017.

YEA: CUPPLES, BROCK, CARPENTER Motion by Carpenter, seconded

by Cupples to appoint Arie Scholten to the Civil Service Commission, term to expire 6/30/2022.

period beginning March 1, 2017 and ending March 31, 2017.

YEA: CARPENTER, BROCK, CUPPLES Motion by Carpenter, seconded

by Cupples to approve a liquor license for the Loyal Order of the Moose.

YEA: CUPPLES, CARPENTER, BROCK Reports have just come back on recommendations for fixes to the annex building and mold testing.

The Supervisors want time to review the reports.

A draft of the agreement for the Traffic Incident Management Training Center has been sent to the Iowa Attorney General's Office.

Motion by Carpenter, seconded

by Cupples to approve Board of Supervisors minutes for 4/4/2017.

YEA: CUPPLES, BROCK, CARPENTER Motion by Carpenter, seconded

by Cupples to appoint Arie Scholten to the Civil Service Commission, term to expire 6/30/2022.

YEA: CUPPLES, CARPENTER, BROCK Motion by Carpenter, seconded

by Cupples to adjourn the Tuesday, April 11, 2018 meeting of the Jasper County Board of Supervisors.

YEA: BROCK, CUPPLES, CARPENTER Dennis K. Parrott, Auditor Joe Brock, Chairman April 27 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 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT OF JASPER COUNTY Quicken Loans Inc. Plaintiff, vs.

Jill D. Anderson; Parties in Possession; All Unknown Heirs, Devisees, or Claimants with an interest in Property of Timothy Glen Anderson, dec; Unknown Spouse, if any, of Jill D. Anderson; Kelly M. Anderson; Unknown Spouse, if any, of Kelly M. Anderson; State of Iowa - Department of Revenue; United States of America Internal Revenue Service, et al.

Defendants.

EQUITY NO: EQCV120421 ORIGINAL NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION You are notified that a petition has been filed in the office of this court naming you as a defendant in this action. The petition was filed on March 30, 2017, and prays for foreclosure of Plaintiffs mortgage in favor of the Plaintiff on the property described in this notice and judgment for the unpaid principal amount of $65,480.49, with 4.375% per annum interest thereon from September 1, 2016, together with late charges, advances and the costs of the action including (but not limited to) title costs and reasonable attorney?s fees, as well as a request that said sums be declared a lien upon the following described premises from November 20, 2014, located in Jasper county, Iowa: Lot 4 and the South 3.5 feet of Lot 3, Block "A" of Carrier's Meadows, an Addition to Newton, Jasper County, Iowa, as appears in Plat Book "D", Page 13, in the office of the Recorder of Jasper County, Iowa; subject to easements and restrictions of record in use or both of such, commonly known as 1103 W 4th Street S, Newton, IA 50208 (the “Property”) The petition further prays that the mortgage on the above described real estate be foreclosed, that a special execution issue for the sale of as much of the mortgaged premises as is necessary to satisfy the judgment and for other relief as the Court deems just and equitable.

For further details, please review the petition on file in the clerk's office. The Plaintiffs attorney is Emily Bartekoske, of SouthLaw, P.C.; whose address is 1401 50th Street, Suite 100, West Des Moines, IA 50266.

NOTICE THE PLAINTIFF HAS ELECTED FORECLOSURE WITHOUT REDEMPTION. THIS MEANS THAT THE SALE OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY WILL OCCUR PROMPTLY AFTER ENTRY OF JUDGMENT UNLESS YOU FILE WITH THE COURT A WRITTEN DEMAND TO DELAY THE SALE. IF YOU FILE A WRITTEN DEMAND, THE SALE WILL BE DELAYED UNTIL TWELVE MONTHS (OR SIX MONTHS IF THE PETITION INCLUDES A WAIVER OF DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT) FROM THE ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS YOUR RESIDENCE AND IS A ONE-FAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING OR UNTIL TWO MONTHS FROM ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS NOT YOUR RESIDENCE OR IS YOUR RESIDENCE BUT NOT A ONE-FAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING. YOU WILL HAVE NO RIGHT OF REDEMPTION AFTER THE SALE. THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE WILL BE ENTITLED TO IMMEDIATE POSSESSION OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY. YOU MAY PURCHASE AT THE

UNLESS YOU FILE WITH THE COURT A WRITTEN DEMAND TO DELAY THE SALE. IF YOU FILE A WRITTEN DEMAND, THE SALE WILL BE DELAYED UNTIL TWELVE MONTHS (OR SIX MONTHS IF THE PETITION INCLUDES A WAIVER OF DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT) FROM THE ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS YOUR RESIDENCE AND IS A ONE-FAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING OR UNTIL TWO MONTHS FROM ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS NOT YOUR RESIDENCE OR IS YOUR RESIDENCE BUT NOT A ONE-FAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING. YOU WILL HAVE NO RIGHT OF REDEMPTION AFTER THE SALE. THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE BE ENTITLED TO WILL IMMEDIATE POSSESSION OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY. YOU MAY PURCHASE AT THE SALE. You must serve a motion or answer on or before 25th day of May, 2017, and within a reasonable time thereafter file your motion or answer with the Clerk of Court for Jasper County, at the county courthouse in Newton, Iowa. If you do not, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

If you require the assistance of auxiliary aids or services to participate in a court action because of a disability, immediately call your District ADA Coordinator at 515-2863394. If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800735-2942.

This case has been filed in a county that utilizes electronic filing. You may find more information and general rules governing electronic filing in Iowa Court Rules Chapter 16. You may find information concerning protection of personal information in court filings in Iowa Court Rules Chapter 16, Division VI. By: CLERK OF THE ABOVE COURT Jasper County Courthouse 101 N. 1st Street, #104 Newton, IA 50208 IMPORTANT: YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE AT ONCE TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS. April 20, 27 and May 4 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY COUNCIL OF NEWTON, IOWA Notice is hereby given that the Newton Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a Public Hearing at 6:00 P.M. on Monday, May 1, 2017, in the Council Chambers of City Hall at 101 W. 4th St. S., on the following: (1) Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to establish regulations for allowing small wireless facility towers within the public right-of-way.

(2) Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance for the C-N: Neighborhood Commercial District to allow for auto sales as a conditional use within that zoning classification.

(3) Revision to the Cardinal Ridge Plat I Preliminary Plat Any individual may file written comments and/or be heard at said hearing.

Additional information can be obtained from the Planning and Zoning Department, 1700 N. 4th Ave. W., Newton, Iowa, (641) 792-6622.

April 27 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR JASPER COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF RUTH E. LOGUE, DECEASED PROBATE NO. ESPR037038 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF RUTH E. LOGUE, DECEASED, Who died on or about March 18, 2017: You are hereby notified that on the 12th day of April, 2017, the last will and testament of RUTH E. LOGUE, deceased, bearing date of the 22nd day of October, 2003, was admitted to probate in the Iowa District Court for Jasper County and that ADELLA M. PAYTON and RICK L. CROOK were appointed co-executors of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of Jasper county of Jasper 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 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 persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, the 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 this 12th day of April, 2017.

ADELLA PAYTON, CO-EXECUTOR 1614 S. 12th Ave. E. Newton, IA 50208 RICK L. CROOK 915 N. 10th Ave. E. Newton, IA 50208 PATRICK H. PAYTON Attorney for the Estate Patrick H. Payton & Assoc., P.C. 4685 Merle Hay Rd., Ste. 105 Des Moines, IA 50322 Phone: (515) 284-0928 Fax: (515) 284-0929 Date of second publication: 27th day of April, 2017 April 20 & 27

PERSONAL

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Meets Sunday, Wednesday and Friday 7:00 PM in Basement of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church

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ALLSPACH ESTATE Tag Sale Accumulated over 40 years Selling the personal property of

GARAGE SALE Thurs. April 27th 8a-4p Fri. April 28th 8a-12p Everything $0.25 unless otherwise marked.

604 E. 24th St. S.

Jerry and MaryAnn Allspach

Sat. April 29th 9a-4p Sat. May 6th 9a-4p

CD's (Country, oldies, southern gospel), records, VHS and DVD's (western, Disney, classics, new releases), plastic drawers for storage, coffee table/end tables, TV's, TV stand, entertainment center, dishes/cups, silver plated silverware, kitchen utensils, electric kitchen appliances (some retro ones too), pots and pans, baking pans, glassware and plates, christmas items, frames, wall décor, Redlin and Jesse Barnes prints and collector plates, books, hats, bags and purses, kid's toys, file cabinets, kitchen cabinet, stereos, knick knacks, Maytag collectibles, Elvis memorabilia, Jewelry/beads, jewelry boxes, vintage costume jewelry from the 50-60's, general household items, canning equipment and supplies, tools-lots of tools!

Windows (for projects), fishing supplies, gas cans, cast iron skillets, general garage items, small chest deep freezer, bikes.

7363 Hwy. T12 N. (Mariposa Road) Newton st

**May 1 Hwy T12 will be closed at the Skunk River Bridge, you will need to take gravel or Hwy. 14

YARD SALE Sat. April 29th 8a-4p Sun. April 30th 8a-4p This will be a large sale of vintage, primative, farm and yard art stuff. With a wide variety of items, No clothes! No early sales!

Buckets, clawfoot tubs, primatives, large bell, plows, wagons, steel wheels, Model T, Model A wheels, rough cut lumber, gates, doors, funnels, landscaping stones, lawn chairs, tables, lockers, Edsel car parts, pickup tailgates, Maytag washers, corn sheller parts, primative furniture, vintage Coca Cola cooler, Pepsi cooler, cast iron pot, industrial carts, vintage cabinets, house and barn doors, much, much more! Those that have been to our garage sales before know there will be tons of stuff!

5012 Hwy 14 E Newton

Public Notice

HOME DECOR

SERVICE DIRECTORY CONCRETE

LAWN CARE

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

LEAKY ROOF, Missing Shingles???

Flat roof repair & coating.

Chimney repair & removal.

Soffit & fascia repair & cover.

General Repairs

INSULATION

Attic & side walls.

Attic fans & ventilation Leaf Proof Gutter Covers,

Gutter cleaning.

Call 641-792-6375

HEALTH & BEAUTY

Public Notice

Public Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AMENDMENT OF FY2016-2017 CITY BUDGET Form 653.C1 The City Council of will meet at at

Colfax

7:00 p.m.

in JASPER Fire Station on 5/8/17

County, Iowa

(hour) (Date) ,for the purpose of amending the current budget of the city for the fiscal year ending June 30,

2017 (year)

by changing estimates of revenue and expenditure appropriations in the following programs for the reasons given. Additional detail is available at the city clerk's office showing revenues and expenditures by fund type and by activity.

Total Budget as certified or last amended

Total Budget after Current Amendment

Current Amendment

Revenues & Other Financing Sources Taxes Levied on Property Less: Uncollected Property Taxes-Levy Year Net Current Property Taxes Delinquent Property Taxes TIF Revenues Other City Taxes Licenses & Permits Use of Money and Property Intergovernmental Charges for Services Special Assessments Miscellaneous Other Financing Sources Tranfers In Total Revenues and Other Sources

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

680,929 0 680,929 0 0 198,457 18,075 41,000 293,839 1,194,651 0 54,800 0 265,235 2,746,986

0 0 0 0 0 69,000 0 11,800 0 96,300 0 39,600 0 260,240 476,940

680,929 0 680,929 0 0 267,457 18,075 52,800 293,839 1,290,951 0 94,400 0 525,475 3,223,926

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

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

541,968 270,018 0 190,826 87,000 243,905 77,660 0 1,411,377

188,300 108,000 0 29,600 25,000 25,950 0 47,000 423,850

730,268 378,018 0 220,426 112,000 269,855 77,660 47,000 1,835,227

Business Type / Enterprises Total Gov Activities & Business Expenditures

25 26

937,247 2,348,624

64,350 488,200

1,001,597 2,836,824

Transfers Out Total Expenditures/Transfers Out Excess Revenues & Other Sources Over (Under) Expenditures/Transfers Out for Fiscal Year

27 28

265,235 2,613,859

260,240 748,440

525,475 3,362,299

29

133,127

-271,500

-138,373

Beginning Fund Balance July 1 Ending Fund Balance June 30

30 31

2,422,778 2,555,905

0 -271,500

2,422,778 2,284,405

Explanation of increases or decreases in revenue estimates, appropriations, or available cash: Revenues: Inspections/Services $96300; Donations $11800; Mid American Franchise $34000; Ins Claims $23600; Penalties $11800; Refunds $8000; Dividend $8000; Misc Trfs In.

Expenses:

Police$125000; Fire $7800; Amb $36000; Animal Control $3000; Insurance $31000; Street Repairs $108000; Library $4900; Park/Cemetery $96700 General Gov $10950; Water $41350; Sewer $20850; Solid Waste $2150; Misc Trfs Out. There will be no increase in tax levies to be paid in the current fiscal year named above. Any increase in expenditures set out above will be met from the increased non-property tax revenues and cash balances not budgeted or considered in this current budget. This will provide for a balanced budget.

Nancy Earles City Clerk/Finance Officer

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792-2416 PAINTING

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5 FT Wheel chair ramps 407-948-5941 Christie

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2 BDRM Apt., carpeted, CA, range, fridge, heat & water furnished, no pets, no smoking. Deposit. Berg area 641-831-4281

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

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

2 BEDROOM Apartment.

Stove, refrigerator and water furnished. Laundry Facilities. References and deposit.

641-792-3449.

AMANA WHITE electric stove $200. 641-990-0614.

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.

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

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The Newton Daily News recommends that you investigate every phase of investment opportunities. We suggest you consult your own attorney or ask for a free pamphlet and advice from the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division. Hoover Building, Des Moines, IA 50319. 515-281-5926.

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QHC Mitchellville, LLC is committed to "Making a difference in every life we touch and always striving for excellence in Care and Integrity." *All applicants must pass a pre-employment drug test and physical.

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.

EMPLOYMENT

Meal Delivery Driver

Jasper County Public Health Homecare Aide

Jasper County Elderly Nutrition has an immediate opening for a responsible individual to assist with meal delivery in Newton. Starting Rate of pay is $9.22/hour (plus mileage from site). Hours of work will average 2 hours per day Monday thru Friday, approximately 10:15 AM to 12:15 PM. *No holiday or weekend delivery* Requirements: valid Iowa driver license, good driving record, proof of insurance and reliable transportation.

Applicants must be pleasant, professional, compassionate, organized, and flexible with work schedule and/or assigned duties. Applications are available online at www.co.jasper.ia.us or at the Human Resources at 115 N 2”’ Ave E in Newton. Applications must be returned by 4:30 PM on Friday May 5, 2017 Drug Testing & Background Check Required EOE SM-NE8143728-0502

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

Jasper County Elderly Nutrition

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 Roads Dept Seasonal Employment The Jasper County Engineer is seeking qualified applicants to fill a seasonal position of Skilled Laborer. Duties will vary with a focus on roadside vegetation and sign replacement. Valid Iowa CDL and chemical application experience is preferred.

Rate of pay is $14.00/hr with 40 hrs/week, Estimated duration is May 22 through Aug. 18 Applications and job description can be found online at www.co.jasper.ia.us or picked up at the Human Resources office located in the lower level of the County Annex Building at 115 N 2nd Ave E in Newton Applications must be received no later than 4:30 PM on Friday May 5, 2017 Drug test and background check required EOE

SM-NE8143726-0502

NOW HIRING RN or LPN Part-time 12-hour shifts 6am to 6pm or 6pm to 6am PRN Nurses

CNA

Full-time Restorative Aide Full-time 2-10 Aide

PT Dietaryy Aide 4p-8p p p We invite you to contact us at: Newton Health Care Center 200 S 8th Ave E Newton, Iowa 50208

FULL-TIME PRODUCTION

NOW HIRING Are you self motivated, have great communication skills, a team player, and motivated by a great income?

DirecTech, LLC is now hiring for Inside Telephone Sales Representatives This position will be selling advertising on multiple platforms including digital, local guides, and yellow page advertising. DirecTech, LLC is offering new advertising solutions to our customers along with our reliable telephone directory services.

EMPLOYMENT

FOR SALE

Call for details about GUARANTEED INCOME at (402) 443-4593 or email: kaboomersfireworks@yahoo.com

114 Carter Street SW, Mitchellville, lA 50169.

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

641-521-0442.

www.perryreid.com/forestview EHO and Handicap Accessible

SM-NE8143745-0504

Please contact Cyndi Gentz, Administrator, or call (515) 967-3726 or apply in person at:

DARK GREEN lift chair and antique pictures 641236-3266.

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

Call for Availability 641-792-6939

Family or Organization to operate Ka-Boomer's ½ Price Fireworks outlet in Newton during summer of 2017. Only 10 days, very high traffic area.

These positions could be PT to FT hours available.

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

515-313-7803.

CANNA LILY Bulbs $0.50 each or $5.00/dozen. 641831-9571 CANNA LILY bulbs $5. a dozen. 641-831-9571.

ELECTRIC ORGAN, Baldwin, model 56R, with foot pedals, double keyboard, bench, walnut, original owner, excellent condition, $95,OBO, 641-792-1848.

EMPLOYMENT

FIREWORKS ARE COMING TO IOWA!

QHC Mitchellville, LLC is recruiting Evening Cook, Dietary Aide

BIRD BATH styled cement water fountain, extra large bowl with separate cement base, metal frog spouts and water pump.

Everything in working order. 792-8249.

Jeld-Wen, Inc. is a market leader in vinyl windows, patio doors, exterior and interior doors, serving the Midwestern market. We currently have opportunities on all shifts. Applicants should be dependable, quality conscious, safety oriented, hard-working, flexible, team-oriented associates.

641-792-7440 www.imgcares.com E.O.E. & Drug Testing

SM-NE8143718-0505

110 N 5th Ave W

FT wages start at $15.00/hr on the off-shifts and 14.50 hr. on 1st shift.

Newton, IA 50208

We offer the following benefits to our full-time employees: • • • • • • • • •

This position offers excellent income opportunity (Up to $20+/hour) and potential for growth. For those who are teachable/coachable, motivated and willing to follow the path of our top sales reps this position can be a vehicle to great individual success and contribution to the company.

Mon-Fri 8am–5pm with Flex Time! No weekends, no holidays! Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Long and Short Term Disability, Life Insurance and Group Discounts.

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

In order to ensure a safe working environment, a pre-employment drug screen and background check is required. If you are interested in joining the Jeld-Wen Window or Doors Division/Grinnell production team, Apply on-line at https://jeld-wen.atsondemand.com or in person between 8:00 AM and 3:30 PM Monday through Friday

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

PT CNA PT Care Attendant FT Cook PT Dietary Aide FT Dietary Aide

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

Apply online or send resume to:

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To be considered or to express your interest in this opportunity, please email your resume to salesjobs@directech.co and put Telephone Sales in the subject line.

SM-NE8143757-0504

Newton Village Health Care Center Applications must be filled out at: Jeld-Wen Window Division/Grinnell 911 Industrial Avenue, Grinnell, Iowa 50112 or Jeld-Wen Door Division/Grinnell 820 Industrial Avenue, Grinnell, Iowa 50112 We are an equal opportunity employer.

110 N. 5th Ave W., Newton, IA 50208

rdaniels@elimcare.org

www.elimcare.org

Elim Care is an EEO/AA Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status *Drug Free Workplace

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

2011 FORD Ranger, 24k miles, extended cab, 2WD. Call for more information.

641-792-0860

USED KIRBY cleaner $10.

2903.

vaccuum 641-793-

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

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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AUTOMOTIVE

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

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.

AUTOMOTIVE

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.

'99 HONDA Accord EX, 4 cyl., auto, power everything, moonroof. Runs great. New battery, tires. $2300 (641) 275-9556 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 REAL ESTATE

2012 BUICK LaCrosse 51,000 miles, 1 owner, nicely equipped, very nice car, $14,900. 641-7929405 2015 HONDA XR650L Dirt Bike, good condition, 2800 miles, $5,500 call 641-5210923 REAL ESTATE

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 EXTREMELY CLEAN at 515-681-1373 LOW MILEAGE TRUCK! Whit 2007 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD 33,000 miles, 2WD Extended cab. 6 ft box, V-8, tonneau cover, running boards, REMOTE START, 5th wheel hitch, back up camera, bed liner, AC, cruise, etc. $17,000 obo 641-792-9813

2011 CHEVROLET Silverado 1500 4WD, ext. cab, flex fuel, victory red with ebony interior, very clean, 55,345 original miles, lots of extras $22,000. 641275-5058

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Are the events of our lives preordained, or can we truly choose our own destiny? Free will vs. predetermination is an age-old debate among philosophers and theologians. Today’s stars suggest that the main determiner of destiny is in your own mind and heart. The sun and moon are both in Taurus, the most determined sign of the zodiac.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (April 27). You’ve a checklist of things you want to accomplish this year. You’ll hit a few, miss a few and stumble into bits of life that make you deeper and more exceptional than any list-worthy qualification ever could. The places you seek in

August will inspire a lifestyle change. New friendships lead to work in October. Cancer and Gemini adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 46, 38, 11, 20 and 26.

ARIES (March 21-April 19).

There’s a risk you’ve been considering for some time. This is the breakthrough you’ve been waiting for. You’ll recognize a pattern and use the discovery to make a timely play.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20).

There’s a time for glitz, glamour and show and a time for slipping under the radar and observing your advantage from that low position. Underplay

your next move. Humility is not only a virtue; it’s a tactic.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21).

There is a difference between acting out of a desire to do what’s right and acting out of fear of the repercussions that will happen when you do what’s wrong. The former builds energy. The latter drains it.

CANCER (June 22-July 22).

You’ve a talent for carefully organizing the chaos. It’s amazing! You’ll accidentally impress someone with your ability to stay calm and bring clarity to the picture.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You don’t have to actually be brave to do brave things. It’s more about acting as a brave person would, and then making a habit

of that. Follow through time and again. Before you know it, you’re the real deal.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).

You’re an excellent steward of your resources. Of course, the temptations are few now, but this will change. Take stock of the way you’re managing and lay down some rules you can abide by for continued success.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).

You’re ahead of your time in some way. Table the idea, and then get back in step with the others. When there’s an opportunity to use this, you’ll be ready to jump. For now it’s better to stay in sync.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).

What would you do if you knew that the best is yet to come? Would you stop wor-

rying and hedging your bets?

Would you let go of something substandard in your life? All indications point to... the best really is yet to come!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Act on a whim. There’s no guarantee it will turn out as hoped, but even if it doesn’t it will be a lot more interesting than if you stuck to the “normal” way. The people around need spontaneity just like you do.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’ve a pressing desire to live differently. There’s no better time to start. Do it today; repeat it tomorrow and the next day and the next. What you do daily will get easier until it’s automatic and just part of how you are.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).

Look for the small improvements. They can make a big difference. Be proud of the little steps; they’ll add up. The person who makes slow progress makes progress indeed.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).

When you love what’s happening, you’ll be enthusiastic on the inside, cool on the outside.

When you don’t love what’s happening (but you know that they do), it’s just the opposite.

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