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little piece of Iowa is now on display in Eastern Europe thanks to Newton artist Lauren Roush.

Roush painted a mural that covers part of a wall at Republican Stadium in Chisinau, Moldova. The painting, which depicts two hands holding roses, is a symbol of cooperation between Moldova and the United States.

The “Street Art for Moldova” project was initiated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Moldova and is being coordinated by the Association of International Volunteering from Moldova (AVI Moldova). It is receiving financial support from the U.S. Embassy.

Pauli Zmolek, who studied art at the University of Iowa and now lives in Maryland, was originally supposed to represent the United States in the art project.

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Submitted Photo Lauren Roush, center, stands in front of her finished mural in Chisinau, Moldova with student volunteers. Roush’s contributions were part of an art project that symbolizes cooperation between countries and celebrates 25 years of independence for Moldova.

However, Zmolek was still recovering from a car accident and was unable to participate, so she recommended Roush.

After interviewing with AVI Moldova President Olga Cortac via Skype, Roush seized the opportunity and prepared for a trip abroad.

Roush had been to Europe before, but her previous experience was tourist-centric and in Italy.

She didn’t really get the chance to experience the culture or spend a lot of time with the locals during her first European adventure. In Moldova on the other hand, she was immersed in it all.

“I felt so welcome, and everyone was nice,” Roush said. “It was a genuine type of nice. Everybody was just really proud to show the work that they’ve done on the Republican Stadium.”

The stadium is no longer active and “a little bit destroyed” according to Cortac, so the art project was a creative way to

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make the capital city of Moldova look nicer. It was also a way to celebrate 25 years of independence for Moldova.

The mural project created a space for intercultural communication between artists from Moldova and artists from abroad, Cortac said. Painting the stadium, which is just one part of a much larger vision to create art in the country, started last year.

Roush had a draft of her painting before flying over to Europe, but she had to adjust to the conditions once she arrived. The surface of the wall was not as smooth as she anticipated, and it was much larger than she envisioned.

“I just kind of jumped in head first,” Roush said. “I didn’t really know what to expect or what I was going to do. I was just going to show up and work with what I had.”

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The topic of fireworks will once again go before the Newton City Council at its regular meeting on Monday.

The council will hold a public hearing about the sales of fireworks, look to pass a resolution on the implementation of inspection fees for the sites selling fireworks and consider the first reading of an ordinance banning fireworks within city limits.

A public hearing will be held to establish zoning regulations and site plan applicability for fireworks sales and ware-

housing uses. The city recognizes the potential impacts that fireworks businesses can have within the community and the Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended code amendments which address allowed locations, signage, parking and site planning requirements for fireworks sales and warehousing.

The council will also look at language for the implementation of inspection fees for sites selling fireworks. The State Fire Marshal’s Office will issue permits for businesses that will COUNCIL | 3A

Investigation continues into falling death of Newton man

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News The Marshall County Sheriff ’s Office is investigating the falling death of a rural Newton man.

Larry Van Wyngarden, 66, appears to have fallen to his death from a feed trailer in rural Marshall County.

Marshall County Sheriff Steve Hoffman said local law enforcement and first responders were called to the 3000 block of Marsh Avenue in rural Haverhill at about 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday after receiving a report of an unresponsive man found on the ground near a feed trailer.

The man, identified as Van Wyngarden, was pronounced dead at the scene.

“He was delivering feed at a pork facility,” Hoffman said. “The preliminary indications show he fell but that can be from any number of causes. We don’t know at this point if he slipped and fell or it certainly could have been from another medical emergency at the time that led to his fall.”

Hoffman said Van Wyngarden received a significant injury to his head from the fall which is estimated to have been from about 10 to 12 feet.

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Aurora Heights students get active for Field Day

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News 1. The board approved the Jasper County Health Department to take over Parents as Teachers for the Jasper County Council for the Prevention of Child Abuse. Agency Director Jackie Sparks announced her intentions to retire in April 2018 with the recommendation the health department take over the services, similar to organizational set ups in many other counties.

The division will be working in partnership with Marion County, who will serve as the funds distributer. The organization currently receives $103,000 in funding to pay for all services provided to the county.

Should the county have opted to not take in the organization, the Marion County Board of Health said it would not service Jasper County, citing its desire to pay only employees who are working in Marion County.

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Justin Jagler/Daily News Elementary students participate in Field Day at Aurora Heights on Thursday morning. Kids got the chance to run, jump and throw on a beautiful, sunny day. Activities included soccer, football, foxtail throw, hula hoop, jump rope and more.

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Central Iowa Today Today in History

Today is Friday, May 12, the 132nd day of 2017. There are 233 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlights in History: On May 12, 1967, “Are You Experienced,” the groundbreaking debut album of the Jimi Hendrix Experience, was released in Britain by Track Records (a version with a somewhat different playlist went on sale in the United States the following August on the Reprise label). Procol Harum’s debut single “A Whiter Shade of Pale” was released in the United Kingdom on the Deram label. English poet laureate John Masefield (“And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by...”) died in Abingdon at age 88.

On this date: In 1780, during the Revolutionary War, the besieged city of Charleston, South Carolina, surrendered to British forces.

In 1932, the body of Charles Lindbergh Jr., the kidnapped son of Charles and Anne Lindbergh, was found in a wooded area near Hopewell, New Jersey.

In 1949, the Soviet Union lifted the Berlin Blockade, which the Western powers had succeeded in circumventing with their Berlin Airlift.

In 1963, Betty Miller became the first woman to fly solo across the Pacific Ocean as she landed her Piper Apache in Brisbane, Australia, having left Oakland, California, on April 30, making three stopovers along the way.

In 1975, the White House announced the new Cambodian government had seized an American merchant ship, the Mayaguez, in international waters. (U.S. Marines gained control of the ship three days after its seizure, not knowing the 39 civilian members of the crew had already been released by Cambodia.)

In 1982, in Fatima, Portugal, security guards overpowered a Spanish priest armed with a bayonet who attacked Pope John Paul II. (In 2008, the pope’s longtime private secretary revealed that the pontiff was slightly wounded in the assault.)

In 1997, Australian Susie Maroney became the first woman to swim from Cuba to Florida, covering the 118-mile distance in 24 1/2 hours.

In 2002, Jimmy Carter arrived in Cuba, becoming the first U.S. president in or out of office to visit since the 1959 revolution that put Fidel Castro in power.

Ten years ago: Virginia Tech held its first commencement ceremonies since the April 16 shooting rampage that claimed 32 victims and the shooter.

Five years ago: At least 100,000 Spaniards angered by grim economic prospects and the political handling of the international financial crisis turned out for street demonstrations, marking the one-year anniversary of a spontaneous movement that inspired similar protests elsewhere.

One year ago: A divided U.S. Supreme Court blocked the execution of an Alabama inmate so that a lower court could review claims that strokes and dementia had rendered him incompetent to understand his looming death sentence. (A federal appeals court ruled in March 2017 that Vernon Madison was incompetent, and could not be executed.)

Today’s Birthdays Country singer Billy Swan is 75. Actress Linda Dano is 74. Actress Lindsay Crouse is 69. Singer-musician Steve Winwood is 69. Country singer Kix Brooks is 62. Actress Kim Greist is 59. Rock musician Eric Singer (KISS) is 59. Actor Ving Rhames is 58. Actor Emilio Estevez is 55. Actress Vanessa A. Williams is 54. TV personality/chef Carla Hall is 53. Country musician Eddie Kilgallon is 52. Actor Stephen Baldwin is 51. Actor Scott Schwartz is 49.

Actress Kim Fields is 48. Actor Christian Campbell is 45. Actress Rhea Seehorn is 45. Country musician Matt Mangano (The Zac Brown Band) is 41. Actress Rebecca Herbst is 40. Actress Malin Akerman is 39. Actor Jason Biggs is 39. Actor Rami Malek is 36. Actress-singer Clare Bowen is 33. Actress Emily VanCamp is 31. Actor Malcolm David Kelley is 25. Actor Sullivan Sweeten is 22.

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That’s Odd Looking for treats, black bear gets stuck in car, honks horn ROANOKE, Va. (AP) — The young black bear was probably looking for treats when he climbed inside a car in Virginia, but it managed to honk the horn.

Roanoke police say the 200-pound animal got stuck and blew the horn, rousing the car’s owners about 5 a.m. Thursday.

An officer was able to open the car’s back door, and the bear ran into the woods.

Police say snacks were inside the car and reminded people to keep their cars locked.

Lee Walker of the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries tells The Roanoke Times residents shouldn’t be alarmed about the multiple bear sightings. He says bears are more afraid of people than the other way around.

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. SHIFTING WHITE HOUSE EXPLANATIONS FOR FBI DIRECTOR’S FIRING President Donald Trump is now declaring he had planned to fire that “showboat” all along.

2. A HIGH-STAKES INTERNATIONAL GATHERING FOR CHINA’S PRESIDENT The “Belt and Road Forum” opening Sunday will showcase Xi Jingping’s signature foreign policy effort envisioning a future world order in which all roads lead to Beijing.

3. JORDAN SENDING THOUSANDS OF REFUGEES BACK TO SYRIA Entire Syrian families have been sent back for the first time, including large numbers of children, which a rights groups says is a violation of international norms.

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HONOR CHILDREN WHO CHANGED CHURCH Pilgrims from around the world are flocking to the shrine town in Portugal to honor two illiterate shepherd children whose visions of the Virgin Mary 100 years ago marked one of the most important events of the 20th-century Catholic Church.

5. WORLD’S TOP FINANCE OFFICIALS TO HEAR ABOUT TRUMP’S TAX AND TRADE PLANS U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is due at the gathering in Italy to explain the president’s push for what he considers more balanced trading relationships.

6. ARGENTINA’S FEDERAL POLICE WELCOMES BACK TRANSGENDER OFFICER Analia Pasantino served in Argentina’s federal police as a man for 20 years before being forced to resign when she came out as a transgender woman.

7. NEW TV AD AIMS TO RECRUIT MORE WOMEN FOR US

MARINES The smallest military service has the lowest percentage of women, and wants at least 10 percent representation by 2019.

8. WHO IS FACING PRISON TIME FOR OBSTRUCING AN FBI INVESTIGATION Former Los Angeles Sheriff Lee Baca is relying on a lifetime of public service, letters of support and his diagnosis of Alzheimer’s in a bid for probation at his sentencing hearing.

9. WHY NEW ZEALAND WANTS TO GET RID OF ALL OF ITS RATS The plan is part of an ambitious — some say impossible — goal of ridding the entire nation of non-native predators to save its birds.

10. NEW YORK COUPLE TO WED AFTER LOSING ALMOST 600 POUNDS TOGETHER Ronnie Brower was on a four-year fitness journey when he met Andrea Masella at his gym where she was similarly trying to lose a lot of weight.

Entertainment Los Angeles unleashes star power to woo IOC in Olympic bid LOS ANGELES (AP) — The group trying to bring the 2024 Olympics to Los Angeles is drawing on Hollywood star power.

LA2024 chairman Casey Wasserman hosted a 70-member IOC delegation for dinner at his home Wednesday night. Among the celebrity guests were retired NBA great Kobe Bryant, Spanish tenor Placido Domingo, actor Sylvester Stallone, symphony conductor Gustavo Dudamel and Walt Disney Co. chairman Bob Iger.

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commission is making a four-day visit to Los Angeles and the proposed venues. The group is to visit all the sites Thursday, including the Rose Bowl, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and the campuses of Southern California and UCLA. They began the tour at Staples Center, where Wasserman and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti led IOC members onto the court emblazoned with the Lakers’ logo.

Garcetti was among those who took shots that failed to go through the basket.

AP Photo Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, center, speaks as he is joined by LA 2024 Chairman Casey Wasserman, from left, International Olympic Committee members Anita DeFrantz, Angela Ruggiero and U.S. Olympic Committee President Larry Probst at an evaluation session with the IOC’s Evaluation Commission Wednesday

Fiancee: Aaron Hernandez thought he was going to be freed BOSTON (AP) — Former NFL player Aaron Hernandez sounded as if he thought he would soon be freed in his last conversation with his fiancee before he killed himself.

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kins-Hernandez says in an interview on “Dr. Phil” scheduled to air next week that he said “Daddy’s going to be home ... I can’t wait to hold you and love you” in a telephone conversation hours before he was found hanged in his prison cell on April 19.

He had been acquitted in a double murder trial days before, but was still serving a life sentence in

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Local & State News Council Fast & Furriest event canceled

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The Friends of Newton Parks have announced The Fast & The Furriest walk/run scheduled for Saturday has been canceled.

The event will be rescheduled for the fall. Any registrations received will be reimbursed.

Mural Continued from Page 1A The Newton native’s piece shows hands holding two similar flowers — the wild prairie rose and the dogwood rose. The wild prairie rose is Iowa’s state flower, and the dogwood rose is native to Moldova.

The mural sends a message that aligns perfectly with AVI Moldova’s mission. The organization works to bring harmony, peace and joy around the world, Cortac said.

Roush spent late April and early May in Moldova and has since returned to Newton.

There are many opportunities to volunteer in Moldova, she said, and she encourages anybody who is interested to get involved.

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

be selling fireworks in the City of Newton. The Newton Fire Department will be the agency charged with inspecting those businesses. The inspection fee will reimburse the city for the cost it incurs for the inspection services.

Finally, the council will start the process to decide if it will ban the use of the fireworks within city limits. The Iowa Legislature recently passed legislation legalizing the sales and use of fireworks. Local control was granted to cities and counties on sales through zoning restrictions and on usage through the ability to “opt out” of use.

The ordinance before the council defines the rules for sales within the City of Newton and bans the usage of fireworks within city limits.

www.newtondailynews.com | Friday | May 12, 2017 | 3A In other business, the city is proposing to donate the former Newton Country Club building at 601 W. 12th St. S. to the Newton Housing Development Corporation. By enabling the NHDC to take ownership of the property and by preparing the land for future development, the city would be fostering residential growth in the area and would create an inviting neighborhood environment.

Once donated, the NHDC would like to enter into an agreement with the city for the demolition the structure and for continued maintenance of the property. The city would be responsible for clearing the building, grading the site and covering maintenance costs for three years.

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

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Continued from Page 1A Although there were other employees at the site, Van Wyngarden was working alone.

There was a time period, Hoffman said, of potentially up to 30 minutes after his arrival before he was discovered.

Van Wyngarden was employed by Heartland Co-op of Newton. Hoffman said the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is also investigating the workplace incident.

Haverhill and Laurel first responders, the State Center Police Department and the Marshall County Medical Examiner also assisted at the scene.

Parents as Teachers provides a free and voluntary early learning program for parents with children from birth to six-years-old. Its purpose is to help parents lay a strong foundation for

File Photo The Newton City Council will again discuss a potential ban on firework within city limits. The council will hold a public hearing on the topic at its regular meeting Monday.

their child’s future success in school.

2. The health department exceeded its projected revenue by $8,313 through the third quarter of the fiscal year. It is also $147,883 under budget for this fiscal year, bringing a total of $156,196 less taxpayer dollars used as compared to projections of three quarters into the year.

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

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Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News The Jasper County Board of Health discusses the addition of Parents as Teachers to the Jasper County Health Department on Thursday.

Health department administrator Becky Pryor suggested to the board put the money toward a new location for the department. Board chair Margot Voshell said the board is honing in a couple of locations in Newton to present to the board and supervisors as possible locations for the department.

3. A new fee schedule for environmental health was approved effective July 1. Changes include an increase in fee for septic permits from $150 to $170, site analysis from $225 to $150, tank replacement form $150 to $170, drilled well or geo thermal well permit from $125 to $150, tanning testing from $25 to $30 and septic contractors fee per contractor from $20 to $30. Additional fees transfer fees and testing fees will be increase between $10 and $20.

The fees were last increased in the county seven years ago.

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

Baxter students successfully completes ambassadorship AMES — Shelby Deaton, of Baxter, majoring in Animal Science, successfully completed Spring 2017 as a member of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Ambassadors at Iowa State University. This

The best time to sell your home SPONSORED BY Jo Jenkins

By Diane Krieger Spivak Spring has traditionally been the optimal time of year to sell a house.

List it any other time and it could take months longer to find a buyer. The reasons are varied. The weather is warmer so people tend to get out more to look at houses. There are more daylight hours available for house hunting in spring, and families with children want to get settled into a new home before the school year starts in the fall, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Homes also have more curb appeal in spring and summer.

Yards are green, trees finally have their foliage and flowers are blooming, all of which make a potential buyer more likely to walk inside.

While there are more homes to choose from in spring and summer, it’s still the best time for sellers to get their best price for all of the above reasons.

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Consulting a realtor can give you a better handle on the state of the housing market in your area, but according to Consumer Reports, on average, the month of May is the best time to list a house in the Chicagoland area, and can net you an average of $1,700 more. Houses also sell more quickly in spring.

Home buying peaks in June, says NAR, but if you’re not quite ready to list your home, it can still sell during other times of year. For buyers without children there’s no rush to purchase during the summer months. Those experiencing job transfers, a change of employment or who need to move for other reasons all may be looking to move during any given time of year.

Also, adds NAR, it’s best to wait until several other homes in your neighborhood have been listed. If yours is first, it may be priced based on homes that sold for less during the off-season.

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A day with the ballpark fryers is heaven Editor’s note: This column originally published June 26, 2014 hen I go to the softball field, I’m the designated fryer. At the concession stand, I keep the parents, players and patrons fed with their little league pizza pockets, tenderloins and french fries. I love hearing the crackle of the fryer oil nearly meld with the crack of a bat from the fields outside the concession stand and the sudden accompanying roar of the crowd as one of their young stars gets a base hit. It really is the quintessential American Saturday.

I volunteer at the North Des Moines Softball Complex. My girlfriend

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played on those diamonds throughout her childhood and last year decided to give back by coaching a group of 7-, 8- and 9-year-olds. She loves teaching the girls fundamentals. Hitting the “Peonies” grounders, pop-flies and deadballs gives her an appreciation for those who taught her to play the game.

At 23 years old, coaching has helped her with patience and bolstered her sense of purpose in a world increasingly defined by what one possesses versus what one gives.

I started by just going to her games, but by season’s end, I found myself with a glove and ball right beside her.

It’s hard to sit and observe when some-

Trending Mike Mendenhall one you care about is giving so much.

Volunteerism is contagious.

There are plenty of organizations that survive on the help and generosity of others, and in many cases, donating one’s time is just as beneficial as writing a check. Shelters, schools and food pantries are always in need of volunteers to plan and execute activities. Perhaps the local Habitat for Humanity could use an extra worker to pound nails for a day, or Big Brothers Big Sisters needs another quality mentor.

But volunteerism doesn’t have to be sanctioned by an organization. It can

be as simple as knocking on a neighbor’s door and asking if they could use a hand with those pesky weeds plaguing their garden or making sure a homeless person finds a meal one evening. It could be as easy as asking the elderly lady at the fuel pump next to you if she could use a hand with the nozzle or helping someone who is disabled hang a Christmas light display to join the neighborhood celebration.

If you’re able, I highly recommend looking for ways to give back. Even in our small little corner of Iowa, there are people in our communities who could use a helping hand. Knock on your neighbor’s door, walk down to the public library or go to the ball game and hear your own crack of the bat.

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So Anyway Dana King

Chow, baby Editor’s note: This column originally published April 22, 2016 I fixed liver and onions for dinner the other night.

Mmmm…can’t you just smell the onions caramelizing in the butter? My choice for our evening menu stirred some conversation amongst several of my friends on Facebook, which got me thinking — liver and onions is one of those love/hate dishes. Hubby and I love it, my three kids hate it. But the fact that we’re empty-nesters means their opinions on my choice for dinner doesn’t matter anyway. Well, in actuality, their opinions didn’t matter when they lived at home either, because I like liver and onions.

I enjoy cooking and — all modesty aside — I’m a pretty good cook. I enjoy getting my well-seasoned cast-iron skillet out, heating it up and creating a meal fit for a … dare I say “King?” It takes me back to my childhood when my grandma would throw a scrumptious supper together for the farmhands or family that often gathered. I’m talking a spread with multiple sides dishes. In those days the cast-iron skillet took center stage.

I generally get a positive response for my cuisine, but I have had a few misses during my tenure as head cook of the King household. You know, the times you stray from the tried and true entrée, everyone eats it but without great enthusiasm, so you decide it really isn’t worth the effort to bother with that particular recipe again.

But there was my one epic fail.

In my family, it’s referred to as the notorious ‘tomato stack-up incident’ of 1985.

I was a young wife and a stay-at-home mom with a 2-year-old son. In those days I owned two cookbooks — a 1979 reprint of a 1969 Betty Crocker Cookbook and my gifted copy of the First Christian Church Cookbook, the church where I was dedicated as an infant and where our wedding took place few years later. Seriously, what more could any novice chef need?

It was the summer of 1985, we lived at the Lake of the Ozarks, and we had a bountiful garden that produced glorious beefsteak tomatoes. I found a recipe for tomato stack-ups and it sounded delicious.

At that point in my life, I didn’t venture far from the proverbial meat and potatoes meal. But we liked tomatoes, so what could possibly go wrong?

I worked so hard to prepare a lovely, summery dish of which I was quite proud, and the three of us sat down to eat.

Without going in to great detail, my little boy, Josh, was too young to properly understand table etiquette regarding vomiting on your dinner plate, so...

Hubby wasn’t much better as he sat to my left, gagging, and making excuses for Josh’s sudden illness and his own reflexive reaction to the food, while trying to console me as I sat there in tears.

I’m not sure if those tears were because I had served ghastly food or if it was because they had the nerve to react to my cooking in that manner.

Suffice it to say, that debacle has followed me for 30 years.

So anyway…

When discussing my failed attempts to find the tomato stack-ups recipe recently, I mentioned it had probably been recalled by the USDA. Josh was eager to suggest it was more likely poison control.

Where that kid gets his smart-alecky attitude, I’ll never know.

Contact Dana King at dking@shawmedia.com

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City should make cemetery maintenance a priority Newton Daily News Editorial If you’re placing flowers at your mother’s grave this weekend in one of Newton’s two cemeteries you’ll more than likely be greeted with unsightly weeds.

Or you might notice the extreme population of dandelions indicates a lack of respect for our veterans who served our country.

Or you may notice a citizen has brought his own weed eater to maintain the grave of a loved one.

The City of Newton has long been working to promote its image. There is much to be proud of — our parks, schools, recreational opportunities, the big and small town feel of a county seat with 15,000 people and an amazing city staff who works tirelessly to make this a great place to live.

These are all things that should be celebrated. As should our two city-maintained cemeteries.

The Veterans Affairs Commission prompted the Newton Daily News Editorial Board to pay a visit to our cemeteries on Thursday. The concern expressed

by Veterans Affairs was notable

Fireworks in Newton This past legislative session saw the legalization of fireworks in Iowa. Cities and counties however have the opportunity to opt out of the usage but still have to allow the sale in the

from the street. The weed (dandelion) domination is extreme throughout Union Cemetery and trimming is clearly no longer a priority. However, a worker was mowing and it is surely looking better.

It won’t be for long. Not chemically treating our cemeteries for weeds is a mistake. Not hiring the staff to make this a priority is also a mistake. The city needs to dedicate the resources to improve some of our most sacred and beloved land.

Soon people will be flocking

to their hometown of Newton for various events — Memorial Day weekend, Alumni Weekend and Newton Fest. It’s not uncommon for folks from out of town to pay their respects to their loved ones while they are here. What they discover during their visit is a reflection of the city.

We know the Newton Parks employees, also tasked with cemetery maintenance, do outstanding work. Let’s provide them with the backing and the budget to improve our cemeteries. Let’s make it a priority.

city. If the city decides to opt out of usage it will be merely symbolical. With retail outlets planned for the Newton area, residents will not be traveling far to purchase fireworks.

Fireworks will be used either route the city takes. People will also be injured, have no doubt about it. However, people will

also be hurt driving their car, playing sports and sheer stupidity but we do not make those activities illegal. Creating laws which are unenforceable weaken all other laws, therefore I oppose this preposterous recommendation.

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May 9, 2017 James Richard “Rick” Vasseau, 65, of Kellogg, died Tuesday, May 9, 2017. A visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m.

Tuesday, May 16 at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory, followed by military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorials to

the Kellogg American Legion Post 355 to be used for a scholarship in Rick’s name may be left at the funeral home.

Rick, the son of John and Nellie Mae (Mathis) Vasseau, was born Sept.

25, 1951, in DeWitt, Ark. He grew up in Royal, Ark., and attended school in Lake Hamilton. In 1970, Rick began his career in the U.S. Army where he served in Vietnam. After being honorably discharged in 1976, he later joined and retired from the Iowa National Guard.

In 1974, Rick moved to Jasper County, where

he would live the rest of his life. Rick was united in marriage with Sharon Van Veen March 12, 1976. He worked for the highway department of Jasper County, retiring in 2014. He also bartended at Side Tracks Bar and Grill in Kellogg. Rick was a member of the Kellogg American Legion Post 355, where he served as commander for many years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gambling, cooking and smoking meat. Rick enjoyed helping and serving others in his community.

Rick is survived by his children, Carmen Spears

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Leonard Hendrickson, 91, of Grinnell, died Thursday, May 11, 2017, at Grinnell Regional Medical Center.

A graveside service with military honors will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday, May 15 at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery northwest of Grinnell.

The American Red Cross Iowa Region is helping more than 40 families who were affected by home fires that took place across the state this past weekend.

Red Cross volunteers responded to fires in Belmond, Burlington, Cedar Rapids, Fort Dodge, Marshalltown, Spencer and Waterloo. The Red Cross has responded to more than 323 fires in Iowa this year.

Simple Steps to Save Lives The Red Cross is calling on everyone to take two simple steps that can save lives: create and practice their home fire escape plan and check their smoke alarms.

• If someone doesn’t have smoke alarms, install them. At a minimum, put one on every level of the home, inside bedrooms and outside sleeping areas.

• If someone does have alarms, test them today. If they don’t work, replace them.

• Make sure that everyone in the family knows how to get out of every room and how to get out of the home in less than two minutes.

• Practice that plan.

What’s the household’s escape time?

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

• Thunder Nites Bike Night will begin at 6 p.m. Friday on Courthouse Square in Newton.

Thunder Nites takes place the second Friday of the month through September. Each Friday will feature a different live artist.

• Prairie City and Monroe Community Blood Drive will meet at 7:45 a.m. Saturday at Monroe United Methodist Church, 407 N. Monroe.

Schedule a blood donation appointment online at lifeservebloodcenter.org or call 800-287-4903.

• Central Iowa Rendezvous will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday at Ashton Wildwood Park, seven miles west of Baxter on Highway F-17 and 1/4 mile south on West 122nd Street North. See early 1800s lifestyles of the mountain men on the frontier at this free public event. Catch craftsmen and artists at work demonstrating skills including blacksmithing, basket weaving, srimshaw, leather working and more. Many craftsmen offer their handmade items for sale or trade.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 10 a.m.

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

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

• United Way of Jasper County Treasure Hunt Fundraiser will meet at 7 p.m. Saturday at Westwood Golf Course, 3387 Highway F48 W. in Newton. The event is a unique and a one-ofa-kind fundraiser in Jasper County. This is an event for adults 21 and older. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the event and include appetizers, prize drawings and admission to the treasure hunt. A cash bar will be available.

• Central Iowa Rendezvous will meet at 9 a.m.

Sunday at Ashton Wildwood Park, seven miles west of Highway F-17 and 1/4 mile south on West 122nd Street North.

• Narcotics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

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

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

• NAMI of Jasper County will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday in the south board room at Skiff Medical Center, 204 N. Fourth Ave. E. in Newton. The meeting will be devoted to discussion about our possible merger with NAMI Cemtral Iowa in Ames. This meeting is open to the public if you need to talk about any mental health issues and are looking for support.

Shawn Ridenour

May 11, 2017

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of Norcross, Ga., Randy Vasseau of Kellogg, and Scott (Becki) Vasseau of Newton; grandchildren, Kelsie Spears, Brooke Weithers, Ridge Weithers, Lexi Vasseau, Bailey Vasseau, Vanessa Vasseau, Viana Vasseau, Hunter Vasseau, Tyler Haack, Kendra Haack, Nicole Haack and Payton Haack; great-grandchildren, Lyric, Kyson and Kinslee; his eight brothers and sisters; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Gayla Spears; three brothers; and one sister.

Shawn Ridenour, 48, of Newton, died Thursday, May 12, 2017, at Skiff Medical Center in Newton. Services are pending at Pence-Reese Funeral Home.

Design an Ad project raises money for art program

Submitted Photo Newton Daily News Advertising department Desire’ Delk and Pam DeBruyn teamed up with two of Libby O’Lear’s sixth grade art classes at Berg Middle School and the Emily Peterson’s fifth and sixth grade class at the Newton Christian School in April. The students designed ads for local participating businesses. Part of the proceeds was donated to each school’s art program.

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Quarry Springs to host Kids Fishing Derby Newton Daily News The Colfax Parks and Recreation Auxiliary Board will be hosting its second kids fishing derby for kids 0-18 June 3 at Quarry Springs Park, 1208 N. Walnut in Colfax.

There will be plenty of prizes and free will donation lunch afterwards.

Iowa’s Free Fishing weekend should provide family fun for everyone.

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Emotional intensity of work leaves man drained at home DEAR ABBY: When I was in my 20s I chose a career whose longterm effects I hadn’t anticipated. I am charged with telling people they are dying and watching them die on a daily basis. While I know I am good at it, it leaves me emotionally drained.

I manage to muster up enough energy to try to be there for my kids but, frankly, I can’t seem to be there for anyone else, including my wife, co-workers and close family. My problem is, this has left me with no emotional support (my children are too young for that, although playing with them is some help) and there are tough days when I really need it. Advice? — ALONE FROM MY WORK DEAR ALONE: You need a support group. Many people in the medical field find them to be a helpful outlet. Rather than blame yourself for your inability to “be there” for your co-workers and family members, joining a group might help you to relieve some of the stress you are experiencing by talking about it. If you do, I’m sure you will find you are far from alone.

If there isn’t a support group already there for you, please consider starting one, because airing those emotions you haven’t been able to share would be extremely helpful.

DEAR ABBY: I’ve been dating a guy for two years. He has his late mom’s wedding rings. He always said he would use them if he ever proposed to anyone.

Well, he proposed to me last week.

Last night he informed me that he had let his ex-girlfriend of 10 years wear the rings because she loved jewelry. It made me sick to my stomach, and made his proposal not mean anything to me.

I told him it would be like me giving him my ex-husband’s wedding band to wear. He doesn’t understand because he didn’t use them to propose to her, but to me that’s beside the point. They were ON HER HAND. I told him he should have given me

the option of wearing the rings or having him buy my own set. He thinks I’m just supposed to be OK with this. Am I out of line feeling the way I do? — TARNISHED IN TENNESSEE DEAR TARNISHED: I don’t think so. To say this “guy” lacks sensitivity would be an understatement. Are you sure you actually want to spend the rest of your life with someone so clueless?

When he allowed his former girlfriend to wear his mother’s wedding rings “because she loved jewelry” rather than because they were planning to marry, the symbolism of bestowing them vaporized. If you do plan to go through with it, “suggest” he buy you ones or use the stones from his mother’s rings in a different setting for a ring you will enjoy wearing rather than feeling like Secondhand Rose (third-hand, actually).

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COUNCIL BLUFFS — Investigators say an inmate accused of shooting two deputies, killing one, in an Iowa jail escape somehow managed to unlock his shackles inside a transport van. Court records presented Wednesday at 24-year-old Wesley Correa-Carmenaty’s initial court hearing say he was in handcuffs and leg shackles May 1 when he was taken from a courthouse to the Pottawattamie County Jail.

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City council votes 7-0 to remove mayor from office MUSCATINE — The Muscatine City Council has removed Mayor Diana Broderson from office.

It took less than three minutes at Thursday night’s meeting for the council to vote 7-0 on the motion for removal. Broderson said after the vote that she intends to appeal the decision to district court. She’s also considering running again for the office at the November election.

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Ranae Van Roekel, of Boyden, was sentenced Thursday in U.S. District Court in Sioux City to 51 months. The judge also ordered her to pay nearly $468,000 in restitution. Van Roekel had pleaded guilty to mail and income tax fraud.Prosecutors say Van Roekel was a self-employed ticket broker.

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Nebraska filmmaker acquitted in third Iowa trial DES MOINES — A Nebraska filmmaker caught up in Iowa’s film tax credits scandal has been acquitted at his third trial. Jurors found Dennis Brouse not guilty Thursday of fraudulent practice. He’d been convicted at two previous trials, but the Iowa Appeals Court overturned both convictions, once because of issues with evidence, once because of faulty jury instruction. Brouse made public television programs about horse training that aired in Nebraska.

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MARION — A teen convicted of fondling three kindergarten students while volunteering at an eastern Iowa elementary school has been sentenced to a state training school. The teen, now 16, was sentenced Thursday to the school in Eldora, and a judge recommended he stay there until he’s nearly 20. However, the school has discretion to decide how long he’ll stay.

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GOP lawmaker cautions health care bill is Obamacare ‘tweak’ MARSHALLTOWN (AP) — After campaigning on repealing the health care law and voting to gut it, an Iowa Republican is cautioning constituents fearful of losing coverage that the House GOP replacement is just “a tweak of Obamacare” that would have gone further had he had his way.

Two-term Rep. Rod Blum, who represents a swing district that includes Dubuque and Cedar Rapids, is among the conservative House Republicans who campaigned angrily against then-President Barack Obama’s signature health law for two years, only to accept a bill they say did not undo enough of the 2010 law. And in so doing, Blum and others are understating the impact of the bill that, if enacted, could drop millions from their insurance by next year.

“Only about 10 percent of Obamacare was changed with this bill that we passed in the

AP Photo U.S. Rep. Rod Blum, R-Iowa, speaks during a town hall meeting on Thursday in Marshalltown.

House, only 10 percent,” Blum told about 200 people at a community college in central Iowa on Thursday. “When we leave 90 percent of the language in the bill, I would not call that personally a repeal.”

A week ago, the House narrowly approved a bill that would cut the Medicaid program for low-income people, eliminate the fines for people who don’t buy insurance, cut taxes for wealthy Americans and provide generally skimpier subsidies

for many who need help to buy insurance. The bill also would allow insurers to charge seriously ill customers higher rates if they let their coverage lapse.

Congressional analysts estimate that 24 million more Americans would be uninsured by 2026, including 14 million by next year.

“I don’t see how he can say this won’t affect people on Medicaid,” Mike Poe, a 62-year-old Marshalltown farmer, said after the Blum event. “People like me, not yet eligible for Medicare,

are the ones who are vulnerable.”

President Donald Trump and dozens of House Republicans celebrated the bill’s passage in a Rose Garden ceremony.

Back home in their congressional districts, many of those Republicans have had to explain their vote.

Blum, a businessman, former high school basketball coach and onetime real estate developer, won his seat in the Republican wave of 2014 on the promise of repeal.

“Quite frankly, this bill is a tweak of Obamacare,” Blum said Tuesday in Dubuque before the first of four meetings across his district, which spans central Iowa to the Mississippi River.

Blum insisted people would not lose Medicaid coverage, if they don’t let their coverage lapse. “If you’re on Medicaid, nothing’s going to change,” he told the audience in Marshalltown, which broke into a chorus of loud objections.

VP Mike Pence to attend Ernst’s ‘Roast and Ride’ DES MOINES (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence is scheduled to attend a popular political event in Iowa hosted by U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst.

Ernst announced Thursday that Pence will appear at her annual “Roast and Ride” event on June 3.

Other confirmed guests include U.S. Sen Tim Scott of South Carolina and much of Iowa’s Republican congressional delegation.

The event will feature a motorcycle ride that starts at the Big Barn Harley-Davidson in Des Moines. It concludes at the Central Pence Iowa Expo in nearby Boone, where a pork roast will be held.

Ernst’s event is now entering its third year, and it’s become a destination for Republicans. Presidential candidate Donald Trump attended the event last year. Several presidential hopefuls in the party showed up during its inaugural event in 2015.

Minnesota man charged with vehicular homicide in Iowa CEDAR FALLS (AP) — Iowa authorities say a Minnesota man had marijuana in his system when he crashed into another car, killing his passenger.

The Cedar Falls Police Department says 43-year-old Charles Brooks, of Champlin, Minnesota, was arrested Thursday on a felony charge of homicide by vehicle. The department says Brooks had been driving erratically at high speeds before crashing into the other car Nov. 5 in Cedar Falls.

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Food for Fines begins Monday at Newton library Food for Fines May 15-20 — Pay down your fines with food. During the week of May 15 the library will waive overdue material fines in exchange for a food donation. Food will not be accepted as payment for missing or damaged material replacement fees. Donations must be canned or otherwise non-perishable food items. All donations will go directly to the Jasper County Community Food Bank. One food item will be considered equal to $1 in library overdue fines. For more information, contact public services librarian, Becca Klein at 641-792-4108.

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Tech Time 3 to 4:30 p.m. May 24 — Do you have tech questions? We can help. Make an appointment for one-on-one help with downloading library ebooks, audio-

Iowa’s Hidden Treasures with Dan Kaercher 6 p.m. May 18 — Dan Kaercher, retired editor-in-chief of Midwest Living Magazine and

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Summer Reading Kick-Off Picnic 4 to 7 p.m., June 1 — Summer Reading starts June 1.

Bookworms of all ages are invited to visit the library and register for the library’s Summer Reading program and events. A free hotdog picnic for children will be provided on the lawn, while supplies last. All children who register will receive a plastic book bag and a summer reading book log to keep track of the books they read. This is the first opportunity to register for youth

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Adult Coloring 6 p.m. June 5 — Relax and unwind with a coloring book.

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Memoir Writing Workshop 5 p.m. June 7 — Published author, Gail Kittleson, helps budding writers develop tools and themes for writing their memoirs in this interactive workshop.

Feel free to bring your writing questions. This is a great program for writers looking to publish their writing, as well as those who want to preserve their life story for future generations. Call 641-792-4108 to register.

Newton student receives theatre award at IHCC Newton Daily News OTTUMWA — Following a successful run of “Legally Blonde the Musical,” Indian Hills Performing Arts students received awards at the annual Cake on an Empty Stage Ceremony held in St. John Auditorium.

The ceremony takes place every spring and celebrates the accomplishments of Indian Hills students who participated in theatrical productions during the

past academic year. This year’s performances that were recognized included The Man Who Came to Dinner in December 2016 and Legally Blonde the Musical in April 2017.

Receiving the award for Best Performance in The Man Who Came to Dinner was Brett Doud, of Ottumwa, who performed Sheridan Whiteside, and Best Supporting Role went to Amanda Gray, of Milton, who performed

Harriet Stanley.

Receiving an award for Best Performance in Legally Blonde the Musical was Cecilia Mitchell, of Grinnell, who performed Elle Woods, and Best Supporting Role went to Peyton Nelson, of Ottumwa, who performed Paulette Bounefonte.

Technical theater work was also honored.

Best Technical Support went to Katie Greve, of Dubuque, and Jaci Guthrie, of Newton.

Submitted Photo Six Indian Hills Performing Arts students received theatre awards for their work in “Legally Blonde the Musical.” Those students include, from left, Peyton Nelson, of Ottumwa; Cecilia Mitchell, of Grinnell; Jaci Guthrie, of Newton; Katie Greve, of Dubuque; Amanda Gray, of Milton; and Bret Doud, of Ottumwa.

Civil War Days returns to Southern Iowa May 19-21 LAMONI — From May 19-21, Armed Forces Day weekend, Lamoni Civil War Days (CWD) returns to the Southern Iowa/Northern Missouri region.

The military encampments, civilian town square and battlefield are located on a 38-acre pasture bordered by the Lamoni Recreational Trail — West and Home Pond and surrounded by farmland and trees. Despite the pastoral setting, the event is only one mile from downtown Lamoni and three miles from US

I-35 Iowa Exit #4. Large battles are fought at 2 p.m. Saturday, Armed Forces Day and at 11 a.m. Sunday. The event is open to the public and parking and admission are free of charge.

After 13 years, Civil War Days was canceled following the 2015 event but was resuscitated this year by Lamoni residents Brookie-Lee and Kevin Glaser along with event founder and longtime organizer Doug Jones in the role of consultant.

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The Optimist Club of Lamoni is Civil War Days’ primary sponsor.

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Newton, CMB, PCM boys’ soccer 2A substate pairings are announced

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News Newton High hosts a first-round doubleheader of Iowa High School Athletic Association boys’ Class 2A soccer substate action on May 22. The IHSAA announced the 2017 substate seedings and pairings Thursday.

Newton High’s Cardinals and the Collins-Maxwell/ Baxter Raiders are in the Class 2A Substate 2. Prairie City-Monroe’s Mustangs are in the Class 2A Substate 7. The first round of substate games are on May 22.

At Newton, CMB (5-10) will play South Tama (1-12) at 5 p.m. followed by Newton (85) taking on CAL (1-6) at 7 p.m. Class 2A sixth-ranked Iowa Falls-Alden (12-0) and No. 12 Hudson (10-3) received first-round byes.

The winner of the CMB and South Tama game plays at 6:30 p.m. on May 24 at Iowa Falls-Allen The winner of the Newton and CAL game plays a 5 p.m. game on May 24 at Hudson.

Semifinal game winners play for the Substate 2 championship at noon on May 27 at Iowa Falls-Alden.

In Class 2A Substate 7, PCM (3-8) plays Ballard (6-5) and Bondurant-Farrar (4-5) plays Carlisle (211) in first-round action. Bondurant-Farrar hosts a doubleheader with the PCM and Ballard game at 5 p.m. followed by Carlisle and Bondurant-Farrar at 7 p.m. on May 22.

First-round byes in Substate 7 went to seventh-ranked Perry (11-3) and 10th-ranked ADM (10-4). The winner of the PCM and Ballard game plays a semifinal game at Perry and the winner of the Bondurant-Farrar and Carlisle is at ADM on May 24. Both semifinal games start at 6:30 p.m.

Winners of the semifinal games play for the Substate 7 title at noon on May 27 at Perry.

Substate champions advance to the IHSAA state soccer tournament, June 1-3, at Cownie Soccer Park in Des Moines.

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

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Senior Brennen Dodd ran on two relays for Newton High’s boys at Thursday’s Class 4A state qualifying track meet at Iowa City High. He helped set a new school record in the sprint medley relay as the Cardinals placed third in the race.

Newton track athletes are in wait-and-see mode for 4A state

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News

IOWA CITY — Newton High’s track and field athletes are doing the waiting game. The Cardinal boys and girls did not place anyone in the top two of an event at Thursday’s Class 4A state qualifying track meet hosted by Iowa City High School.

The top two finishers in each event in Class 4A qualifiers advance automatically to next week’s Iowa High School State Track and Field Championships. The next 12 best performances statewide advance to the state meet in 4A. Those at-large qualifiers have to be determined following all of Thursday’s state qualifying

Tigerhawks punch two tickets to state meet

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News EARLHAM — Colfax-Mingo sophomore Colbee Cunningham didn’t participate in last year’s state qualifying track and field meet at Belle Plaine. She even started this season as a JV runner on the 4x200 relay team.

Less than two months later, Cunningham eventually worked her way into some varsity relays and she won a spot on one of the team’s best events.

After winning a run-off in practice, Cunningham is headed to her first state meet after the Tigerhawks won the 4x800-meter relay at a Class 1A state qualifier Thursday.

The win in the 4x800 relay was the only victory for the Tigerhawks on the

meets. A complete list of 4A state qualifiers will be released by the Iowa High School Athletic Association and the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union.

So, Newton’s boys and girls wait.

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Mustang girls claim team title at EBF

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News

the season on the JV 4x200 so this feels amazing.

“I am super nervous so

EDDYVILLE — The Prairie City-Monroe girls’ track and field team won just one event at its Class 2A state qualifying meet Thursday.

But the Mustangs piled up five runner-up finishes and four bronze-medal performances during a championship effort. The top two finishers in every event automatically qualified for next week’s state track and field meet.

PCM ended the night with 111 points, which was good enough for a first-place finish at the Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont state qualifier. The Mustangs edged Mid-Prairie (108) by three points, and Albia (96) and Pella Christian (96) were both

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Troy Hyde/Daily News Colfax-Mingo junior Reegan Van Dyke won the high jump Thursday to earn his first berth into the state track and field meet. Van Dyke was an inch and a half away from winning the long jump, too.

night, but Colfax-Mingo coach Zach Tomas expects to clinch at-large berths in a few other events.

“My teammates and I

Learning the language of sports N

ot learning a foreign language in high school was a regret of mine. In my small Kansas high school, only Spanish was offered but was at the same time as band, English and chorus. I couldn’t give up my music.

In college, I tried French because my mother said it would be a fun language to learn. I never had the ear for it.

So, I settled for learning the language of sports. Covering a myriad of sports, you must know the language of each. It’s tough sometimes.

One word — shoot — means the same in basketball, soccer and trap

worked really hard,” Cunningham said. “They really bonded with me and pushed me hard and it worked out for us. I began

The Pressbox Jocelyn Sheets shooting — hit the target, the basket and the net and score.

Over the years as a sports journalist, you pick up the languages as you go along. When I came to Iowa, I had to look up motorsports language for the Iowa Speedway events, rugby and trap shooting.

For the most part, each sport has its own terms to describe play and players involved. Earlier this week, I used the term rugger, which ia a description of a rugby player.

Just take this spring, we have golf, tennis, soccer, track and field, trap shooting and rugby going on for Newton and area high school athletes. Factor in NASCAR, IndyCar racing at

Iowa Speedway coming this summer along with softball and baseball for the high schools, and there’s a lot of language to catalog.

A phrase I loved to hear while I was growing up was — on the crack of the bat — during a baseball game. It can’t be used for high school baseball and softball. It refers to the sound of the ball hitting a wooden bat. For high school games, you can use the phrase “ping of the bat,” but it’s not the same.

High school baseball and softball teams are in practice mode now here in Iowa. The 2017 seasons open on May 22 and 23 in our area, which is just after the state high school track meet but in the middle of soccer, golf and tennis postseasons.

The language lesson continues to swirl.

Track and field has blocks, sprints, relays, handoffs, batons, shot put, discus and shuttle hurdle.

In golf, we have par, birdie, bogey,

stroke, putt, chip, irons, swing, short game and long game. And the low score wins.

Tennis has love and deuce. It is even legal to use a backhand in tennis.

What about soccer’s mark up, man on, push up, corner kick, strike, dribble (which is done with feet not hands as in basketball), goal, header and shootout. The only player who can use their hands is the goalkeeper.

As for motorsports, there’s so many terms which are still foreign to me. I use a cheat sheet. I learned what drivers and others mean when they say a track has character. The technical terms for the racing world are stumble blocks for me at times.

Again, a cheat sheet.

The racing world presents me the best example of a foreign language of sports. After four years, I’m slowly developing my ear for it.

Contact Jocelyn Sheets at jsheets@newtondailynews.com

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Three automatic state bids lead CMB girls to third at Hampton

SPORTS CALENDAR Friday Soccer ADM at Newton girls, varsity 5:30 p.m., JV 7:15 p.m.

Ankeny Christian at CMB boys, 5:30 p.m.

Golf PCM, CMB girls at Colfax-Mingo meet, 4 p.m.

Boys Sectionals Colfax-Mingo, Lynnville-Sully at 1A sectional, New Sharon, 10 a.m.

CMB, PCM at 2A sectional, Pleasantville, 10 a.m.

Saturday Tennis Newton girls at regional team tournament, Ballard, 9 a.m.

Newton boys at district team meet, TBA Golf Newton girls at South Tama Invitational, 9 a.m.

Soccer Newton boys at Pella, JV 11 a.m., varsity 12:30 p.m.

PCM girls at Southeast Polk tournament, 9 a.m.

Monday Soccer Nodaway Valley at Newton girls, JV 4 p.m., varsity 5:30 p.m.

PCM boys at West Central Valley, 7 p.m.

CMB girls at Grand View Christian, 5 p.m.

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

Golf Newton girls at Norwalk, 4:15 p.m.

Newton, PCM boys at Pella Christian, 2 p.m.

Girls Regional meets CMB, PCM at 3A Region 2A meet, State Center, TBA Colfax-Mingo at 1A Region 3B meet, Marengo, TBA Lynnville-Sully at 1A Region 3A meet, Sigourney Tuesday Soccer Perry at Newton girls, JV 5:30 p.m., varsity 7 p.m.

PCM boys at Des Moines Christian, 7 p.m.

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

CMB boys at Ankeny Christian, 5:30 p.m.

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By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News HAMPTON — For the second straight season, senior Heather Jessen and junior Sailor Hinegardner are heading to the state track and field meet in individual events.

Jessen won the 3,000-meter run and Hinegardner was the runner-up in the long jump, and those finishes helped the Collins-Maxwell/Baxter girls’ track and field team to a third place team finish.

Sophomore Lauren Ratliff also punched her ticket to the state meet with a runner-up finish in the 800.

In the end, members of the Raider boys and girls teams ran one last lap together as Baxter and Collins-Maxwell will go their separate ways next season.

“This is a bittersweet end to the CMB Raider track team,” CMB girls coach Jerry Meinerts said. “As we go our separate ways next year, it was fitting that our girls and boys team ran one last lap after the meet was over, singing the Raider fight song on the home stretch as they finished together one last time.

“Many tears were shed tonight. Some happy tears as we had girls qualify for state, some sad tears as that will be the last time I hear the Raider fight song.”

Official results were unavailable at press time. The CMB boys did not have an automatic state qualifier and will have to wait until the at-large berths are announced Friday afternoon.

Kristi Nixon/Hampton Chronicle Collins-Maxwell/Baxter senior Heather Jessen won the 3,000-meter run on Thursday at a Class 2A state qualifier at Hampton-Dumont. The Raiders clinched three automatic bids into the state meet and placed third as a team.

The top two finishers in each event in all Class 2A state qualifiers advance to next week’s state meet. The next best eight times, distances and heights earn at-large berths in each event.

Jessen won the 3,000 with a season-best time of 11 minutes, 34.59 seconds. She’ll run in the event at the state meet for the second straight year.

Hinegardner also is back to state in the long jump for the second straight season. She entered the finals in fifth place but a leap of 15 feet, 7 1/2 inches earned her a second-place finish. She missed first place by an inch.

“It really wasn’t a good day at the long jump, but it only takes one good jump to qualify,” Meinerts said. “We couldn’t

PCM Continued from Page 1B within 17 points of PCM in a tie for third.

On the boys’ side, PCM got a win from Cole Dustin in the 110-meter high hurdles and finished third as a team.

Mid-Prairie won with 153 points, Albia was next with 97 and PCM scored 95 points in third. Pleasantville was within eight of PCM in fourth.

The 4x400 relay was the only win for the PCM girls, but they were second in the shuttle hurdle, 4x800 and distance medley relays and senior Jayci Vos and sophomore Maddie Samson also punched individual tickets with runner-up finishes in individual events.

“What a fun night tonight,” PCM coach Bridget Martin said. “We talk all season long about the importance of every member on our team and every single point scored. Tonight, we won the district by

Photo by Gina Vos Prairie City-Monroe sophomore Morgan Uhlenhopp was part of the Mustangs’ shuttle hurdle relay team that qualified for the state track and field meet Thursday at a Class 2A state qualifying meet in Eddyville.

The Mustangs won the team championship by three points over Mid-Prairie.

three points. That equals a sixth-place finish in an event.

Tonight’s district championship was a total team effort, and we couldn’t be more proud of our girls.”

Photo by Gina Vos Prairie City-Monroe senior Noah Clark clinched a state meet berth in the boys’ shot put Thursday in a Class 2A state qualifying track and field meet in Eddyville.

The 4x400 relay team included senior Rachel Stafford, sophomore Paytan Schut, freshman Sierra Foster and Vos, and that foursome ran a season-best time of 4 minutes, 10.62 seconds. That’s the sixth best time in 2A this season.

The lone win for the PCM boys came from Dustin in the 110 high hurdles. He advanced to the state meet automatically with a time of 15.69 seconds.

The Mustang girls clinched automatic berths into the state meet in five other events, and the boys were second in three events.

Vos suffered a loss in the 400 hurdles by a .18 seconds.

She advanced to state anyway with a time of 1:07.60.

Samson clinched her spot in the shot put with a silver-medal throw of 32 feet, 9 inches. Senior Noah Clark was second in the boys’ shot put with a throw of 48-3 1/2.

The Mustang girls head to state in three other relays.

The 4x800 relay that featured Vos, Schut, sophomore Kirstin Ives and Stafford placed second with a season-best time of 10:01.66.

That’s the sixth best time in 2A this season.

The shuttle hurdle relay

team advanced to state. That foursome included sophomore Megan Cowman, freshman Lexi Kuecker, sophomore Morgan Uhlenhopp and Vos, and they finished in 1:09.13.

The distance medley relay now has the fourth best time in 2A after running a season-best 4:22.49 on Thursday. That foursome included junior Ashley Miller, Foster, Schut and Stafford.

“These girls have worked so hard all season and are extremely deserving of this title,” Martin said. “I couldn’t think of a more fitting way to end our regular season. Our seniors have been great leaders all season and were a huge part of our success this evening.”

The other automatic qualifiers for the PCM boys’ team were senior Chris Ellens in the 1,600 and junior Noah Anderson in the 200. Ellens was the runner-up with a lifetime best time of 4:38.78. Anderson was second in the 200 with a personal-best time of 22.66.

PCM boys coach Collin Harrison feels confident that several other events will get at-large bids.

Ellens was fourth in the 3,200, but Harrison feels great about Ellens’ time of 10:14.99.

get her steps right for some reason. She was able to get some run throughs before finals, and we got her dialed in.”

The final automatic qualifier was Ratliff in the 800. Her state-meet qualifying time was 2:30.62.

Meinerts thinks Ratliff also has a strong chance at an atlarge berth in the 1,500. Ratliff was third in that event with a personal-best time of 5:13.89.

That was six seconds faster than her previous best time.

The other two third-place finishes came from Hinegardner in the 100 hurdles and the 4x100 relay team.

Hinegardner’s time of 16.56 seconds ranks in the top 24 in 2A. The 4x100 relay team of freshman Rachel Kenney, junior Brianda Bane, senior Megan Ritter and Hinegardner finished third with a time of 52.87 seconds. That’s a top 30 time in 2A. The shuttle hurdle relay was fourth, but the time of 1:11.50 ranks in the top 20 in 2A. That foursome includes sophomore Gracie Cheville, Bane, junior Mary Schabilion and Hinegardner.

On the boys’ side, CMB senior Brady Kemp was not a top-two finisher in the shot put but his distance of 51-1 could get an at-large berth.

Sophomore Will Clapper’s best throw was 49-9 1/4.

The state track meet starts Thursday at Drake Stadium in Des Moines and runs through May 20.

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Anderson and sophomore Preston Van Wyk were fourth and fifth, respectively, in the 100, but Harrison feels like their times of 11.49 and 11.53 will be good enough to get in.

Van Wyk’s time of 23.13 in the 200 also has a good chance to advance. He was third behind Anderson in the event.

The 4x200 relay also has a great chance to clinch an at-large berth. The team of sophomores Wes Cummings and Brayton Van Dyke, Van Wyk and Anderson finished third in a personal-best time of 1:34.12.

The sprint medley relay placed third, too. The team of Van Wyk, Van Dyke, Anderson and Cummings ran a personal-best time of 1:38.54.

Clark placed fourth in the discus with a throw of 145-5.

Harrison said that should be on the bubble for an at-large berth.

The Mustang girls could clinch at-large bids into the state meet in at least three other events.

Senior Tatum Nearmyer returned to the lineup for the first time in four meets and helped the Mustangs to a third-place finish in the sprint medley relay. The Mustangs’ time of 1:53.18 ranks in the top 10 in 2A this season. The rest of the team includes Foster, Miller and Stafford.

Miller could clinch at-large berths in both the 100 and 200. She was third in both events with times of 13.04 and 27.0, respectively. Both times are top 20 in 2A. Samson completed the top-three finishes with a bronze-medal throw in the discus. Her throw of 109-0 ranks in the top 24 in 2A. The state meet starts Thursday at Drake Stadium in Des Moines and runs through May 20.

The at-large qualifiers for all four classes are expected to be announced Friday afternoon.

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

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Hawk girls win 4x100 relay to qualify for state

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News BELLE PLAINE — Lynnville-Sully’s girls know one foursome will be at the state track meet next week. The Hawks won the 4x100-meter relay at Thursday’s Class 1A state qualifying meet hosted

by Belle Plaine.

“We had the best exchanges on the season. The girls ran a very clean race and had a convincing victory,” Lynnville-Sully girls’ head coach Darin Arkema said.

Lydia Akergen, Makenzy Rozendaal, Camryn Russell and Brenna Lanser posted a winning time of 52.63 seconds. The foursome will be competing in next week’s 2017 Iowa High School State Track and Field Championship meet at Drake Stadium in Des Moines.

It is the only automatic qualifier the Hawk girls had in a meet they almost won. BGM claimed the team championship with 82 points with Lynnville-Sully in second with 78 points, Belle Plaine in third with 75.5 points, Grundy Center in fourth with 71 and Montezuma with 69 points for fifth. There were 15 teams competing.

In Class 1A, the top place winner in each event from each qualifying meet advances to the state meet. Then the next 14 best performances statewide from qualifying meets advance.

Lynnville-Sully set two school records, both coming in hurdle events. They had a second-place finish and five third-place finishes. Abby Gruver set the L-S record in the 400-meter hurdles. She ripped off a 1:09.36 to claim second in the 400 hurdles and Ashton Thompson finished seventh in 1:17.03.

Gruver combined with Lanser, Russell and Mallory Loftus to set a school record time of 1:10.54 for third place in the shuttle hurdle relay race. Lanser finished third in the 100 hurdles in 17.45 seconds and Russell was sixth in 18.18 seconds.

The Hawks are in a holding pattern waiting to see if anyone else moves on to the state meet. A complete list of

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Lynnville-Sully Brenna Lanser hands off the baton to Lydia Akergen in a relay race at last week’s Newton Cardinal Relays. Lanser and Akergen combined with Makenzy Rosendaal and Camryn Russell to win the 4x100-meter relay at Thursday’s Class 1A state qualifying meet at Belle Plaine. The relay automatically qualifies for the 2017 state track meet next week in Des Moines.

Class 1A state meet qualifiers will be released Friday by the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union.

“This was an awesome night of competition by the Hawks. The challenge at the beginning of the night was for the girls to get out and be their best,” Arkema said. “They put a focused effort into doing what we do and the necessary things that are going to help us succeed.”

The same foursome from

the 4x100 relay teamed up for the 4x200 relay race and finished third in 1 minute, 50.78 seconds.

Loftus was third in the 400 meters in 1:04.82. She also took fourth in the high jump, clearing the bar at 4 feet, 10 inches. Jelissa Rozendaal was fourth in the shot put with a toss of 32-9.

Finishing third was the 4x800 rely team of Haley Breeden, Kennedy Roland, Emily Van Gorp and Thomp-

Newton Continued from Page 1B and 4x100 relays,” Newton boys’ head coach Tanner Clute said. “We have an outside shot in the 4x200 and sprint medley relays.”

The boys’ 1,600-meter distance medley relay team of junior Matthew Karsten, seniors Connor Gholson and Brennen Dodd and junior Jack Callaghan finished third on Thursday. The foursome posted a time of 3 minutes, 37.39 seconds.

Newton’s boys other three relays placed fifth in a fast 4A field of relay teams. The 4x100 team of freshman Jeremiah Johnson, junior Jaron Roush, Gholson and Karsten ran fifth in 43.96 seconds.

The 800-meter sprint medley foursome of Johnson, Roush, Karsten and Dodd lowered the Newton school record in the new boys’ event.

They combined for a fifthplace time of 1:36.20.

Johnson, Karsten and Gholson were joined by junior Clayton Baltisberger for the 4x200 relay. They had a fifthplace time of 1:33.92.

Newton’s girls had their best performance in the 4x100 shuttle hurdle relay race. The team of sophomore Abbie Barr, junior Liz McVey, freshman Liv Whitten and junior Morgann Eide ran a season’s-best time of 1:08.67 for third place.

Barr placed fourth in the

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Newton High junior Morgann Eide helped the Cardinal girls take third in the chuttle hurdle relay race at Thursday’s Class 4A state qualifying meet held at Iowa City High School. The NHS girls ran a season’s best time in the race.

high jump with a clearance of 4 feet, 10 inches and teammate junior Hannah Boecker was ninth at 4-8. Junior Haley Revell, who qualified for the state 3A meet a year ago, finished fourth in the shot put with a throw of 37 feet and junior Miranda Ervin was ninth at 32-2 3/4.

At the state qualifying meet, eight places are scored.

The Newton teams finished seventh in their respective divisions.

Iowa City West won the boys’ title with 176 points fol-

lowed by Cedar Rapids Kennedy with 160 and Cedar Rapids Prairie with 126 points. Iowa City High took fourth with 93 points followed by Ottumwa with 67, Cedar Rapids Jefferson with 44, Newton with 32 and Burlington with 25.

It was sweep of team championships for Iowa City West as the girls rolled up 190 points. CR Prairie was second with 130 points just ahead of Iowa City High with 123 points. CR Kennedy was fourth with 104 points followed by Ottumwa with 80,

son in season’s-best time of 11:26.44. The 4x400 relay foursome of Loftus, Hailey Scandridge, Gruver and Breeden was fifth in 4:41.75.

Makayla Rozendaal placed fourth in the 3,000 meters in 12:58.08 and Christine Nikkel finished sixth in 13:24.90.

Rozendaal ran sixth in the 1,500 in 5:59.18.

“I couldn’t be more proud of our team, for their hard work through the season, and stepping up in the biggest mo-

ment,” Arkema said. “We look forward to hopefully having a good number of events at the state meet participating next weekend. Always a special and exciting three days to conclude the season.”

The all-class state track meet is Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Drake University’s stadium

CR Jefferson with 44, Newton with 35 and Burlington with 26.

In other events for the Newton boys, junior Landon Hansen was fifth in the shot put with a throw of 47-7 1/2 with teammate sophomore Jaise Gulling in eighth at 4311 1/2 and Roush placed sixth in the 110-meter hurdles in 15.82 seconds. Junior Jace Lukefahr, who qualified for the 3A state a year ago, was seventh in the discus with a toss of 129-7 and Gulling was eighth at 125-9.

Freshman Camden Winther scored a team point, placing eighth in the 400 meters in 54.15 seconds. Gholson was ninth in the long jump at 19-5 1/4.

Sophomore Adam Hunter ran 10th in the 1,600 in 4:50.31 and senior Noah Sander placed 12th in 4:55.76.

Callaghan was 13th in the 800 meters in 2:18.77.

Junior Audrey Lucas finished fifth in the discus for the Newton girls with a throw of 109-10 and junior Ali Bestell was ninth at 92-11. Senior Sydney Hook took 11th in the long jump with a leap of 13-9 1/2.

Junior Rachel Berkland placed seventh in the 400 hurdles in 1:13.72. Eide was 10th in the 100 hurdles in 16.89 seconds.

The NHS girls’ distance medley relay team of junior Jordan Banfield, McVey, Barr and Berkland was sixth in 4:31.48. The 4x800 relay team of junior Tessa Keeton, sopho-

mores Lakin Jenkins and Gerima Blair and freshman Molly Coy placed sixth in 11:15.34.

Senior Morgan Allen combined with junior Karley Leiker, Boecker and Banfield to place sixth in the 4x200 relay race in 1:55.28. Jenkins, Boecker, Leiker and Coy ran a seventh-place time of 5:00.51 in the 4x400 relay race.

In the girls’ sprint medley relay race, Newton’s foursome of Whitten, junior Randi Walters, Allen and Leiker was eighth in 2:06.16. McVey, Allen, Walters and Banfield combined for a 54.31-second clocking for eighth in the 4x100 relay race.

Barr placed ninth in the 200 meters in 28.79 seconds and Boecker was 11th in 29.01. Jenkins was 12th in the 400 in 1:09.83. Senior Kenna Winther was 10th in the 100 meters in 14.40 and Hook took 12th in 14.64.

Freshman Jenna Smith ran 10th and junior Original Tesfay was 11th in the 3,000 meters in 13:37.49 and 14:18.90, respectively. Keeton was 10th in the 1,500 in 5:45.09 and Blair was 11th in 6:04.27.

Sophomore Brittney McConnell was 11th in the 800 in 2:47.22 and senior Michaella Cope took 12th in 3:05.34.

The all-class state track meet is Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Drake University’s stadium in Des Moines.

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CMB girls end losing skid against Knoxville

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News MAXWELL — Freshman Karlie Maxwell tripled her scoring output on the season with a pair of goals Thursday for the Collins-Maxwell/Baxter girls’ soccer team.

Tigerhawks Continued from Page 1B Dakota will have to talk us through it.”

Dakota Hostetter will make her fourth trip to the blue oval after anchoring the 4x800 relay team to a comeback win. The Tigerhawk foursome of sophomore Ilia Hostetter, freshman Abbey McConeghey, Cunningham and Dakota Hostetter finished in a season-best time of 10 minutes, 28.97 seconds.

Dakota Hostetter got the baton in second place but rallied with an anchor leg of 2:24.

“It’s really cool. That’s the one I wanted the most. We have been working hard in that one all year,” Dakota Hostetter said.

The Tigerhawk boys got one automatic berth into next week’s state meet. Junior Reegan Van Dyke won the high jump and just missed an automatic berth with a runner-up finish in the long jump.

The top finisher in every event in all Class 1A state qualifiers earn automatic bids into the state meet. The next best 14 times, distances and heights earn at-large bids. Those at-large bids will be announced sometime Friday afternoon.

“I felt good. I just wanted to get to six foot because I knew that height would make it,” Van Dyke said. “ I didn’t go to state last year, and I didn’t go out for track my freshman year so this feels good. I love it. It’s amazing.”

The Tigerhawk boys finished third as a team with 78 points. Host Earlham cruised to the team title with 211 points.

The Cardinals won 14 of the 19 events and went 1-2 in four events. Mount Ayr scored 115.5 points in third.

Colfax-Mingo was four points better than Wayne, and Southeast Warren was a distant fifth with 41 points.

Dakota Hostetter led the Tigerhawk girls to a sixth place finish. Colfax-Mingo scored 65 points on the night.

The difference between third and sixth was 12 total points.

Mount Ayr (132) completed a perfect team season with another championship.

Earlham was second with 103 points, and the remaining top five were East Union (77), Martensdale-St. Marys (76) and Wayne (76).

While Dakota Hostetter is now a four-time state qualifier, the rest of her 4x800 teammates will run inside Drake Stadium for the first time.

“It feels great. I’m so excited to get to go with Dakota again just like in cross country,” said the younger Hostetter. “That was a fun experience, and I am hoping for another fun experience.

“We just want to keep improving our time. This has been a strong event all season.”

The 4x800 likely won’t be the only event the Tigerhawk girls perform at state in.

The distance medley relay team placed third but ran a time that ranks 14th in 1A this season. The team of sophomore Jordan Atwood, Cunningham, Dakota Hostetter and McConeghey ran a season-best time of 4:34.56.

If the Tigerhawks clinch an at-large berth, it would be the fourth straight season for Dakota Hostetter. This time,

Maxwell’s second and third goals of the season propelled the Raiders to a 5-2 win over Knoxville.

The win ended CMB’s fourgame losing streak and improved its season record to 4-6.

Junior Tatum Tremain also she’ll be on the 400 leg.

“It would be cool to make it all four years,” Dakota Hostetter said. “I don’t enjoy the individual events as much. They are not as fun.

I like being with teammates and passing the batons. Having Abbey to run the mile with me is way more fun that it was the past few years when I had to do it alone, too.”

Speaking of the mile, Dakota Hostetter and McConeghey went 2-3 in the 1,500.

Both times though are likely to get an at-large berth.

Hostetter was second with a time of 5:14.72, and McConeghey finished in 5:15.62.

Tomas came into the night thinking a sub-5:20 would be good enough to advance.

Hostetter was passed in the final 50 meters by Southeast Warren’s Elise Emmick, who Hostetter beat last week at the Cardinal Relays.

“I love her. She is so nice.

She is one of those people that you are happy for even though she passed me in the last 50 meters,” Dakota Hostetter said of Emmick. “We are really good friends. We have been running against each other for a long time. I do think all three of us will make it with those times. She had that kick today though.”

Dakota Hostetter came up short of an automatic berth in the 200. She finished second with a time of 27.84. She was .02 seconds off another win.

“It stinks that it was so close. I wasn’t expecting to make it anyway, but it will be cool to go in that if I make it,” Hostetter said.

Junior Rhiannon Haley and sophomore Braedynn Rawlins gave the Tigerhawks a 3-4 finish in the shot put.

Haley was third with a toss of 33 feet, 0 inches, and Rawlins placed fourth with a toss of 32-11 1/4.

On the boys’ side, Van Dyke locked up his first state berth with a leap of 6-0 in the high jump.

He then nearly pulled off another automatic berth in the long jump but came up just short, finishing second with a leap of 19-3. The winning jump was 19-4 1/2.

“I was jumping like 17-5 in the preliminaries. Then I popped off a 19-3. They told me 19-4 won, which stinks to be so close,” Van Dyke said. “I know I am going in one event though. Being able to go in two would be awesome.”

Another close call came in the shot put. Senior Jimmy Camp finished second in the event, but he only trailed winner Drew Williamson of Earlham by an inch. Camp’s runner-up throw was marked at 42-11 3/4. Williamson won with a toss of 43-0 3/4.

Two Tigerhawk relays were third on the night.

The shuttle hurdle relay team of sophomore Cauy Fitch, junior Nick Barnes, sophomore Nathan Evans and freshman Trinity Schroeder finished with a time of 1:09.61.

The 4x800 team also was third with a time of 9:28.31.

That foursome included Schroeder, Barnes, junior Alex Lewis and freshman Zack Barnes.

The state meet starts Thursday at Drake Stadium in Des Moines.

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

scored two goals for CMB. Freshman Caitlyn Bruntz scored her seventh goal of the season and sophomore Andee Joos added an assist.

Tatum now has a team-leading eight goals on the season.

It was the second straight loss for Knoxville, which fell

to 4-7 on the season.

CMB plays at 4:30 p.m.

Monday at Grand View Christian. The Raiders play at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Chariton.

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

Troy Hyde/Daily News Colfax-Mingo senior Dakota Hostetter, left, and freshman Abbey McConeghey run in the 1,500-meter run Thursday at a Class 1A state qualifier in Earlham. Both Tigerhawks will run in the state meet in the 4x800 relay and their times in the 1,500 could be good enough for at-large berths.

Troy Hyde/Daily News Colfax-Mingo sophomore Colbee Cunningham runs in the 4x800 relay Thursday at a Class 1A state qualifier in Earlham. The Tigerhawks clinched a spot in next week’s state track and field meet with a win in the event.

Critical audit another blow for Iowa athletics IOWA CITY (AP) — Missing iPads. Unnecessary travel. Improper credit card purchases.

A recent audit of the University of Iowa athletics department found that administrators failed to adequately monitor information technology purchases, allowing wasteful spending and creating major risks for equipment theft. The department’s IT director, Patrick Delin, left his job in February as auditors were nearing the conclusion of an inquiry that was sharply critical of his practices, Iowa confirmed this week.

The audit comes at a difficult time for athletic director Gary Barta. Last week, a jury awarded $1.4 million in damages for discrimination, unequal pay and retaliation cited by his former top aide, Jane Meyer. At trial, the university argued that deputy athletic director Gene Taylor was paid $70,000 more than Meyer because his job included overseeing IT. The 10-page report was unknown to Meyer’s lawyers, who successfully argued she was doing similar or more work than Taylor for less pay.

Taylor left last month to become athletic director at Kansas State.

He didn’t immediately respond to an inquiry.

In a statement Thursday evening, Barta said the school assisted with the audit after discovering “specific department guidelines may have been compromised” and has adopted its recommendations. He said Iowa is awaiting the results of a related investigation by the state auditor’s office.

The Associated Press obtained the report from the Board of Regents, which was recently warned that the findings revealed unacceptable weaknesses. The report found an array of questionable practices in IT, where purchasing expenses skyrocketed by 43 percent in one year.

The waste ranged from five football players who weren’t charged for school-issued iPads that were missing when they left to an employee caught making personal purchases on a department credit card. That employee refunded the money during the audit; the university hasn’t identified the individual or released details of the spending.

The report said one employee took two trips for “training” that didn’t appear to be related to job duties while another needlessly extended a trip by three days at a $530 cost. It said supervisory reviews of travel were ineffective, allowing unnecessary and excessive spending.

Delin, 39, had worked since 2012 as IT director, earning $100,000 annually. The university said he left Feb. 2 but declined to elaborate, calling it a confidential personnel matter.

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Lynnville-Sully boys snare five automatic qualifiers for Class1A state track, win team championship

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News BELLE PLAINE — Five automatic qualifiers and another Class 1A state qualifying meet championship was all in a night’s work for Lynnville-Sully’s boys. The Hawks claimed the team championship at the 1A meet Thursday hosted by Belle Plaine.

Most important the Hawks qualified for the 2017 Iowa High School Track and Field Championships with two relays and three individuals.

They await word to see if several other events qualify in the Class 1A competition as at-large bids.

In Class 1A, the top place winner in each event from each qualifying meet advances to the state meet. Then the next 14 best performances statewide from qualifying meets advance.

“Our game plan was to give as many guys as possible a chance to run at state while still trying to win the meet and that is exactly what we did,” Lynnville-Sully head coach Mike Parkinson said.

“We are hopeful a number of events get in outside the five

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Tyson Vander Linden won two individual races and helped Lynnville-Sully win the 4x400 relay at Thursday’s Class 1A state qualifying meet at Belle Plaine.

automatic qualifiers, but no matter what happens we are very proud of our guys and the efforts they’ve put in this year.”

Tyson Vander Linden claimed gold medals in the

400-meter dash and in the 400 hurdles. He edged teammate Corey McCoy in the 400 meters, 52.00 to 52.19 seconds.

In the 400 hurdles, Vander Linden won in 55.54 seconds with teammate Brevin Han-

sen in third at 59.27.

Vander Linden anchored the gold-medal winning 4x400 relay for the Hawks. He was joined by Gage Vander Leest, McCoy and Carson Dunsbergen to win the final race of the meet in 3 minutes, 30.54 seconds.

Ryan Hofer was the gold medal winner in the 110-meter hurdles in 15.77 seconds and Vander Leest was second in 15.94. Earlier, Vander Leest and Hofer combined with Carson Dunsbergen and Caden Dunsbergen to win the shuttle hurdle relay race in 1:01.65.

The Hawks’ 800-meter sprint medley relay team of Sage Zylstra, Nate Stock, Vander Linden and McCoy was second in 1:36.37. Carson Dunsbergen placed third in the high jump, clearing the bar at 6-feet event and Drake Ehresman tied for severing at 5-4.

Taking third in the shot put was Rylan James with a throw of 46-9. Jesse Van Wyk’s throw of 120 feet was good for sixth in the disucs and James was eighth at 107-4. Ehresman placed sixth in the long jump at 19-10.

Lynnville-Sully’s 4x800 relay team of Cody Gibbs, Luke Jones, Ty Breededn and Hansen was fourth in 9:09.62. The 4x100 relay foursome of Caden Dunsbergen, Hofer, Stock and Zylstra was fifth in 46.44.

Josh Dunsbergen ran sixth in the 1,600 meters in 11:32.09. The 4x200 relay team of Caden Dunsbergen, Hansen, Ehresman and Stock finished sixth in 1:39.38. The 1,600 distance medley relay team of Kemper Lukehart, Kinnick McFarland, Jones and Gibbs was eighth in 4:11.24.

“It was a great night to run for the Hawks. We started the night strong in the field events and running events and carried it through the night,” Parkinson said.

A complete list of all state meet qualifiers will be announced the Iowa High School Athletic Association on Friday afternoon. Those qualifying will compete in the all-class state track meet Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Drake University’s stadium in Des Moines.

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

Defending IndyCar champ eager to have some fun at Indy INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Simon Pagenaud can quickly recite his favorite and least favorite venues on IndyCar’s schedule.

Toronto has been nothing but trouble over the years. Indianapolis, on the other hand, has been fun.

It helps, of course, when Pagenaud comes to town in May with three major titles — reigning series champ, current points leader and defending IndyCar Grand Prix winner. He also has some momentum and is expected to Pagenaud contend for at least one more victory at Indy this month.

“The goal is to win. If you don’t win, then you probably should do something else,” Pagenaud said Thursday. “For me, it’s just a dream come true. You always want to be fighting at some level, and it’s exactly what you hope for.”

The 32-year-old Frenchman has been the most dominant driver in the series over the last 14 months.

A year ago, he won more races (five), more poles (seven) and had more top-five finishes (10) than anyone else. He also finished the season leading more laps and more races, running away with a 127-point win over Team Penske teammate Will Power in the final standings.

He can’t quibble with the encore, either.

Pagenaud has finished in the top five in all four races this season and grabbed the points lead after winning at Phoenix in late April. He’s done all this while dealing with more challenging obstacles than he had in 2016.

Pagenaud spent the offseason trying to turn himself into a better oval-track driver. After countless hours studying data, reviewing races and working on his race-day mentality, Pagenaud already has seen a payoff.

“Whether it’s hitting the pits faster or being able to manage your tire wear better or to have a better qualifying lap, things like that,” he said. “To me, the biggest improvement I could make was going to be on ovals and so I spent a lot of time on that, and I think it’s working.”

The first big test will come May 28 when he hopes to be starting near the front of the 33-car starting grid for the 101st Indianapolis 500, a race that hasn’t been kind to Pagenaud.

In five previous Memorial Day weekend starts on the 2.5-mile track, three with Sam Schmidt’s team and two for Roger Penske, Pagenaud has one front row start and has never finished higher than eighth. It’s simply not good enough in Pagenaud’s mind.

“After winning the championship, my No. 1 goal is winning the 500,” he said.

Practice for this year’s 500 begins Monday, with qualifying scheduled for May 20-21.

But it’s Saturday’s race, the IndyCar GP, in which Pagenaud has really excelled. He won the inaugural road-course race in 2014, was knocked out of the 2015 race with a bad gearbox and became the first two-time winner last season after taking the pole. It was Pagenaud’s third consecutive victory.

If he can do it again, Pagenaud can enjoy a couple more weeks in Indy with an even bigger lead in the standings.

NASCAR Photo Kyle Busch is ready for the NASCAR Monster Energy Cup race at Kansas Speedway this weekend in Kansas City, Kan.

Kyle Busch heads to Kansas with new sense of optimism

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — The near-misses that have plagued Kyle Busch all season would have eaten away at him earlier in his career, when he was less secure not only of his driving ability but of himself.

He would stew and rage and carry the angst from track to track.

But a lot has happened in a few short years: He sustained serious injuries during a 2015 crash at Daytona, returned that season to win his first Cup championship and along the way watched his wife give birth to a baby boy after they spent years struggling to conceive.

“You put things into a different perspective,” Samantha Busch explained, “so a bad day at the track might have stuck with you ‘til Tuesday, but now you go back to the bus and you have Brexton and you’re so blissfully unaware of everything going on, and he’s still so happy. And it makes things easier for Kyle when things don’t go the right way.”

Samantha paused, then added: “But on the track he’s still Kyle.

He’s always going for the win.”

He thought he had it last weekend at Talladega.

Busch led a race-high 48 laps and thought he was positioned to win for the first time this season, only for everything to unravel in overtime. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. roared past him for the win on the last lap, and Jamie McMur-

ray managed to get by to relegate Busch to third.

It was another solid finish. It was also another frustrating one.

“We just weren’t in the right place at the right time, I guess.

I thought we were,” Busch said Thursday afternoon at Kansas Speedway, where he’s the defending champion of the spring race.

“We legitimately had a shot to win five races this year, in my mind,” he said. “We’ve been in a position or had a shot to win five different times this year and we just haven’t been able to close the deal. That’s the most frustrating thing for us. We haven’t been able to get to victory lane.”

Busch lamented his misfortune while standing, appropriately enough, in victory lane, where he was helping other Toyota drivers pack boxes to distribute to women’s shelters on Mother’s Day. The run of misfortunate began at the Daytona 500, where Busch led 18 laps before a tire went down and he crashed out of the race. An on-track dustup turned into an off-track fight with Joey Logano at Las Vegas, then an untimely crash by Logano at Phoenix spoiled Busch’s late lead.

At Martinsville, Busch led 274 laps before he cast blame on a bad set of tires for costing him a chance. And at Richmond, Busch was running second to Logano when he tried to follow the leader onto pit road during a late caution, but committed too late and

was forced to serve a penalty.

“I’m looking forward to having fast cars throughout races, not having pit-road speeding penalties or issues that knock us back and we have to fight our way back from those. We did that at Richmond,” he said. “We came back through the field, we got up front and we had another penalty that put us in the back. It’s just allaround.”

Now, let’s be clear: Busch’s well-known temper has been evident after each mishap, usually in the shape of comments to TV networks and snappy responses to questions from reporters.

But the tension dissipates a little quicker these days once Busch gets to spend time with his wife and coddle his bouncing boy. All the stress and anxiety of Joe Gibbs Racing’s failure to win this season evaporates for a short period of time while Busch revels in a bit of fatherhood.

There was a time in his career where Busch would have assumed his misfortune would continue at Kansas. It seemed every start there ended in a wreck. But much like his outlook on everything else has changed, so has his opinion of Kansas. His first Cup victory last year merely capped a string of solid finishes, and he followed it up with a fifth-place run during the fall Chase race.

Now, Busch is optimistic everything finally will come together this weekend.

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Worship Together Ashton Chapel Next to Ashton Park, near intersection of Hwy 330 and F17 (8887 W. 122nd St. N., Mingo, IA) Sunday School 9:00am; Worship 10:00am. Pastors: Larry Craig and Mark Eddy Bar None Cowboy Church Building next to Culver’s Newton, David Rex, Pastor, 641-521-4354, 7pm Thursdays. Music featured each week. www.barnonecowboy churchofiowa.com Baxter Evangelical Free Church East Avenue, Mike McClintock, Pastor. Church service every sunday at 10:00am. Children’s church during regular services.

AWANAS every Wednesday night 6:30 – 8:00.

Bethany United Church of Christ 5627 N. 95th Ave. W., Baxter, (1 mi. E. of Baxter on Station St.) Pastor Teressa Clark. Sunday after Labor Day through Memorial Day: 8:45 Junior Choir; 9:00am Adult Class, 9:15am Sunday School; & 10:30am Worship 4th & 5th Tuesday: Chapel Service at Baxter Care Center Wednesday: 6:30pm Choir Practice; Sunday after Memorial Day: 9:30am Worship. 641-227-3402 www.baxterbethanyucc.org Bible Missionary Church 909 N. 6th Ave. E. 641-840-2093 Pastor Lucas. Sunday School 9:45am, Morning Worship 10:45, Evening Service 6:00pm.

Mid-week Service 7:00pm Center Friends Northeast of Newton, Karen Mendenhall, pastor, Dallas Gilreath, pastor, Cheri Doane, assistant pastor; 9:30am Sunday school, 10:30am Worship.

Call 641-792-2473.

Christian Life Church 421 S. 2nd Ave. W., Pastor James Miller; Phone Number: 641-5219294. Coffeetime 9:30am, Worship 10:00am. Lunch Served first Sunday of the month at noon.

Bible Study: Tuesday 10:00am.

Christian Reformed Church Prairie City, Matthew McClure, pastor; 9:30am Worship, 10:45am Sunday school, 6:30pm Worship. E-mail:pcrc@dwx.com Jasper County Church of Christ 1813 1st St. N, 9:30am Bible classes, 10:30am & 1:00pm Worship; Wednesday evening 7:00pm Bible Study.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 1405 N. 11th Ave. E., Branch President-Eric Skouson, 316 E. 8th St. S., Newton, IA 50208.

9:30am Sacrament meeting, 10:40am Sunday School & Primary, 11:45am Priesthood, Relief Society & Young Women.

Colfax United Methodist Church S. Locust St. & Division St., 515-674-3782. 10:00am Sunday School, 10:00am Family Worship.

Rev. R.D. Streeter Community of Christ 1805 S. 8th Ave. E., 791-7834, Bill Conklin, pastor; Eddie Franklin/Tom McCoure, co-pastors. Church School Classes 9:30am; Worship Service 10:30am; Wednesday Prayer Service 6:30pm. Last Wednesday of the month-free community supper at 6pm.

Community Heights Alliance Pastor John Patterson, Associate Pastor; Jason Fazel, Youth Pastor; Pastor Beau Church, Pastor of Worship and Visual Arts. Sunday Worship Services 8:15am, 10:30am & 5pm; Sunday School 9:30am; Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6:30pm; Jr. High Youth Group 6:30pm; Sr. High Youth Group Wednesday 7:45pm; CHAC KIDZ 6:30pm; Nursery available for most events.

Handicapped accessible.

2500 S. 13th Ave. E. 792-1620. www.communityheights.org.

Congregational United Church of Christ-Baxter Pastor Melissa Sternhagen 218 S. Main Baxter, Sunday School 9:30am, Regular worship service, 10:30am Congregational United Church Of Christ-Newton 308 E. 2nd St. N., Newton.

Rev. Jessica Petersen, Pastor.

Sunday Worship 10:00am, Nursery provided; Fellowship Time 11:15am.

Accessible to all.

Centering Prayer Wednesdays 5:15 - 5:45pm.

Bible Study Thursdays 5:00pm.

No matter who you are or where you area on life’s journey, you are welcome here! facebook.com/Newton UCC. Cornerstone Bible Fellowship 1000 E. 12th St. S., Newton; Pastor Steve Bundy & Pastor Brian Keeton. Sunday School 9am, Sunday Worship 10:15am, Wednesdays: AWANAS 6:308pm, Youth Group 6:30-8pm, Adult Bible Study 7-8pm. Happy Harvesters 1st Thursday of the month at noon. Men’s Breakfast 1st Saturday of the month at 8am. Ladies Brunch 2nd Saturday of the month at 8:30am.

For more info: www.CBFnewton.com Faith Baptist Prairie City, 9:30am Bible School, 10:30am Worship, 6:00pm Gospel service, 7:00pm Wed., Bible study.

First Assembly of God 1029 E. 19th St. N., Newton, www. newtonassembly.com; Pastor Don Hayes - senior pastor; Pastor Lori Eilers - Children’s Pastor; Pastor James Brown - youth pastor. 9am Sunday School, 10am Worship, 7pm Wed. mid-week service.

First Baptist Church Colfax, Rev. Phil Butler, 674-3752.

Family Fellowship 9:00 am; Sun. School 9:15 am; Morning Worship 10:25 am; Wed.; 9:00 am Fresh Encounter Prayer. During school year: 6:55pm Wed nights AWANA

Grace Church “A Family Of Friends”, 1620 N. 11th Ave E., Newton; Pastor Dan Hayton; Sunday Morning Refreshments 9:30 am, Worship Service with nursery care 10:00 am. The Edge: 5 yr olds to 5th grade & The Kids Community Pre School age, Sunday at 10:00am. Experience God Bible Study Wed. at 7am; Life Student Ministries Wed. 6:45-8pm 641-792-1793 www.gracenewton.com Grinnell Church of Christ 1402 3rd Ave., Grinnell, Iowa 50112, Bible study Sunday 9:30 a.m., Wednesday 7:00 p.m., Worship services Sunday 1030 a.m. grinnellcoc@netins.net or www.grinnellcoc.com Haven Vineyard Church 207 1st Ave. E, Newton; Pastor Caz & Jane Cibula; 641-526-3157; 10 am Sunday Service.

Heart of Worship 14283 Hwy F62, Lynnville Pastor Tom Pool, Worship: 9 a.m., Children’s Church: 9:45 a.m.

Fellowship: 10:15 a.m., Sunday School: 10:45 a.m.

Hickory Grove Chuch Located 3 1/2 miles west of Newburg, IA on Hwy F-17 and 1 mile South. Physical Address: 8464 E. 128th St. N., Kellogg, IA Sunday School: 9:30 am Worship Service: 10:30 am Phone: (641) 780-8621

First Baptist Church (Newton) 620 S. 8th Ave. E., phone: 792-7113.

Web:www.NewtonFirstBaptist.com and on facebook.

Pastor Aaron Loree, Family Education Time 9:00am, Powerkidz infants - 5th grade 9:00 am; Sunday School for teens & adults 9:00am; Worship Service 10:15am. Coffee time 8:45-10:00am. Men’s group meets on the first Sat. of every month at 7:30am.

Iron Sharpens Iron Church 1305 E. 10th St. S. Newton Proverbs 27:17 New International Version (NIV) A iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. Sunday Services: 10AM Worship Services 10:30AM Children’s Church 11:30AM Bible Study Speakers: Doug Cupples & Cheryl Palmer. Wednesday Services: 5PM Bible Study, Tyler Dunsbergen.

Kellogg Christian (Disciples of Christ) 321 Bolton St., Kellogg, Rev. Brian Kleinschrodt 10:30 am Worship.

Kellogg United Methodist 417 2nd St., Kellogg, Pastor Tim Morgan, Sunday School 9:30am - for kids, young adults and adults.

Worship 10:30am; nursery available.

Free supper, 1st and 3rd Saturday at 6pm followed by Worship “Lite” at 7pm.

Killduff United Methodist Pastor Curtiss Thompson, Worship 10:45am, beginning March 5. Communion first Sunday of each month.

Least of Saints Ministry 219 N. 2nd Ave. W. 641-521-0156 5:00-6:00pm Saturday Living Word Fellowship Doug Bradey, Pastor, 321 E. Robinson St., Knoxville 641-828-7119, Wed. Night Service: 6pm prayer, 7pm worship, 6:15pm Fuzion Youth Service; Sun. Morning Service: 8:30 am prayer, 9 am Life Groups, 10 am Worship Service, Nursery and Children’s Ministry available.

First Presbyterian 220 N 2nd Ave E. Newton Rev. Meghan Davis 10:00 am Fellowship, 10:30 am Worship, 11:00 am Fellowship, Nursery Provided. Handicap Accessible. Everyone Welcome!

6:30 & 9am Men’s Group 1st & 3rd Thursday, Gentle Class 11am Tuesday. Yoga Chair Class 3pm Thursday.

Like us on Facebook! 792-2790 www.newton1stpresbyterian.org First United Methodist Church 210 N 2nd Ave E • 792-4648 Rev Gary Marzolf Worship 8:45 AM Fellowship 10:15 AM Sunday School 10:15 AM Youth Group 6 PM Handicapped Accessible Nursery Provided 9 AM “First Church on the Air” – KCOB www.newtonfirst.org Foursquare Church 1510 S. 8th Ave. E., Pastor Dottie Black and Associate Pastor Donne Black, 9:45 a.m. Sunday morning worship service, 6:30 p.m. Sunday night Sunday School and prayer meetings 10 a.m.

Tuesdays and Fridays, 7 p.m.

Wednesday and 9:15 a.m. Sunday until service time. Haven Kid’s Ministry at 6:50 Wednesdays

New Life Community Church of the Nazarene 605 W 5th St. N., P.O. Box 1021 Rev, Jack Wolgamuth, 515-4021190. Sunday School 9:30 am, Morning Worship 10:30 am, Wed. Bible Study & Prayer 7:00 pm Newton Church of The Way 2306 S. 3rd Ave E., 792-7300 Pastor Steve Heerema. Sunday Morning: 9:00 and 10:45 Ignite, Nursery during both Ignite Services (for newborn through 2 years old). Journey 252 Children’s Ministry 10:30am (for children 3 years through 6th Grade) The Way Café 8:30 to 10:30am, 5:00-7:00pm Prayer of Blessing, Wednesday 6:30 – 8:30pm Route 146 Youth, Everyone Welcome! Other various group studies and classes are offered. Check out our Facebook page, our weekly bulletin on our website, or call/email the office for more information. Email: info@theway146.com Web: www.newtonway.org

Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Rev. Dr. Willy Mafuta 151 60th Ave., Prairie City Sunday 10:30 am Worship Service 10 am Sunday School pcumc@q.com (515) 994-2354

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 314 E. 2nd St. N. Pastor Mark Young.

Sunday: 10:00 a.m. Worship.

11:15 a.m. Coffee fellowship. www.fccnewton.org 641-792-5850, Nursery provided

First Lutheran Church - ELCA 309 E. 3rd St. N., Newton. Pastor Mark Holmes. Sunday Worship at 9:30 am; Fellowship to follow at 10:45 am. 641-792-3934.

All are welcome! http://www.newtonfirstlutheran.org

Newton Christian Reformed Church 511 S. 5th Ave. E., Aaron Gunsaulus, Pastor, 9:30 am Morning worship, 10:50 am Church school, 1:00 pm Sunday worship.

Our Savior Lutheran Missouri Synod 1900 N. 4th Ave. E., Newton Pastor Joel Picard, Sunday 8:00 am Worship; 9:30 am Bible Study/Sunday School www.oursavlutheran.com (641) 792-1084.

First Baptist 810 S. Commerce, Monroe, Senior Pastor Shank. 9:30 am Sun. School, 10:30 am Worship, 6:00 pm Evening service, 6 p.m. Wed. Bible Study & Prayer 8:15 pm during school year & 8 p.m. during summer.

First Church of Christ Scientist 616 6th Ave., Grinnell, 10:30 am Services.

Newton Baptist Temple (A Fundamental Independent Church) 621 E. 12th St. N., Clayton Pickering, pastor. 10:00 am Sunday School, 11:00 am Worship, Wednesday and Sunday 6:00 pm Worship, Bus transportation available, 6:00 pm Wednesday Bible study.

Pleasantview United Methodist 8454 S. 28th Ave. E., Newton, Pastor Tim Morgan; 9:00 am worship; 10:15 am Sunday School.

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, ELCA 1409 S. 8th Ave. E., Pastor Ken Ahntholz, 9:00 am Old Testament Study; 10:30 am Worship, easy access - no steps; Everyone is welcome!

Hope Assembly of God 126 E. Howard St., Colfax 515-674-3700 Sunday school 9 am.

Sunday Worship service 10 am.

Wednesday Bible Study 6pm.

Howard Street Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Rev. Tom Burns, pastor. 10:30 am Morning worship. Sunday school 9-10am all ages; K-5 Wed after school; Jr. High & High School 7-8pm; Howard and Locust Colfax.

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 305 E. Howard St., Colfax, 515674-3711; Decaon Joe Dvorak; 11:00am Sunday Mass, 9:00am Wednesday Communion Service; www.immaculateconceptioncolfax.org Immanuel Baptist (GARB) 1300 N. 4th Ave. E., Ken Van Loon, Pastor, 9:30 am Sunday school, 10:45 am Worship, 6:00 pm Worship, Wed 6:30-8:00 pm Youth, 6:30 pm Wednesday Awana Clubs (during school year), 7:00 pm Wednesday Prayer Fellowship.

Call 792-4470.

Ira United Church Karen Fausch, pastor, 9:00 am Worship, 10:15 am Sunday School.

Lynnville Friends Jamie Bogaard Pastor, 9:00 am Morning Worship, 10:30 am Sunday School, Kids 4 Christ, FOCUS Youth Group and Women’s Bible Study, Wednesday evenings from September-March. www.lynnvillefriends.org Metz Community 3253 W. 62nd St. S., Newton, 791-9568, Pastor David Rex; Sunday School 9:00 am.

10:10 am service.

Mingo United Methodist 202 W. Main, Mingo, Rev. Kurt DeVance, 515-339-8819; Children’s Sunday School - 9:30 am and Adult Sunday School - 9:45 am. Church time is 10:45 am.

Monroe Presbyterian Church 115 So. Main, Monroe, Rev. Ann Johnson, Sonlight Service 8:00 am; 9:00 am church school, 10:00 am Traditional Worship, communion on 1st Sunday of month, 6:00 pm Session Committees 2nd Sunday of month, 7:00 pm Session Meeting 2nd Sunday of month.

Monroe United Methodist 407 N. Monroe St., Monroe, 641259-2822; Pastor Kim Crummer; Jubilee Service 8:15 am; Sunday School 9:00 am; Worship 10:15 am; Office Hours: Mon. - Thurs.

8-Noon; monroeum@iowatelecom.net New Life Baptist Church 124 E. Howard St., Colfax, 515-674-3103, Sunday School 9:45 am, Worship Service 10:45, Evening Service 6 pm, midweek service 7 pm Wednesdays.

Independent Fundamental Baptist Church.

Prairie City Church of the Brethren 12015 Hwy S 6G, Corner of S 6G & F70 W, 5 miles south of Prairie City on S6G, 515-9942940; Resumed regular worship schedule. 9:30 am Adult Sunday School classes; 10:45 Worship/ Children’s Church We invite you to come worship with us! Go to prairiecitycob. org for more information or call 515-994-2940.

Bible Explorers: preschool-5th grade will be Call the church office for dates of spring and fall sessions Prairie City First Reformed Church 300 E. 5th St., P. O. Box 178, 515-994-2250, frcprairiecity@ aol.com; 9:30 am Worship, 10:50 am Sunday School. www.reformedchurchprairiecity.com

Prairie City United Methodist Church 706 W. McMurray St. Rev. Dr. Willy Mafuta Sunday 9 a.m. Worship Service Office Hours: 10am-2pm M-F 515-994-2354(515) 994-2354 Rock Creek Hickory Grove Church 3 1/2 miles north of Rock Creek Lake, 9:15 am fellowship, 9:30 am Sunday School, 10:30 am worship.

Reasnor United Methodist Pastor Curtiss Thompson, Worship 8:45am, beginning March 5.

Communion first Sunday of each month.

Salvation Army 301 N. 2nd Ave. E., Captains Jeff and Mikey Carter, Sunday - 9:45 am Sunday school, 10:45 am Worship.

Seventh Day Adventist 1409 S. 8th Ave E., Newton Pastor Jerry Duval Saturday Services 3:00 pm; Worship 2:00 pm Sabbath school, Prayer Meeting Tuesday Eve at 7:00 pm Solid Rock Church 115 Main St., Reasnor; Pastor John Hlad 641-842-2440; Sunday Bible study all ages 9:30 a.m.; 10:30 a.m. worship; Wednesday Bible study all ages 7 p.m.

St. Aidan’s Anglican Church 4900 Meredith Dr., (NW 46th Ave.), Des Moines, The Bishop L.W. Faulk, 9:10 am Morning prayer, 9:30 am Holy communion.

St. Luke United Methodist Church 501 E. 19th St. N., Newton Pastor Audrey Young, Sunday Worship at 8:00 am and 10:30 am with fellowship following both. 9:15 am is Sunday School for all ages, including adults.

641-792-5736 St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church 8290 Hwy F-62 East, Pastor Ken Ahntholz, Sunday Worship and Children’s Ministry 9:00 am; Everyone Welcome! www.standluth.com St. Stephen’s Episcopal 223 E. 4th St. N., Newton, ph.

792-6971. Rev. Merle Smith, Deacon; Rev. Karen Crawford Rector; Sunday 8:00 am Holy Eucharist & 10:00 am Holy Eucharist; Wednesday 5:00 pm Evening Prayer.

Sully Community Church 12559 S 92nd Ave E (just E of grass air strip S edge of town). PO Box 463. 641-5944124. Pastor Jerry Morningstar 9:30 am Sunday school. 10:30 am Worship. 5 pm Women of Grace Bible Study. 6 pm Worship Wednesday Evening Activities: Sept-April: 6:30 pm Awana/ Youth. 7 pm Men’s & Women’s Bible studies. May-August: 7 pm Bible study/prayer meeting www.sullycommunitychurch.com Sully Christian Reformed Pastor Brian Ochsner. 9:30 am Morning worship, 6:00 pm Evening worship, 10:45 am Sunday School. 9:30 am Tues. Coffee Break for women, Nursery and preschool classes provided. 7:15 pm Wed - Gems, Cadets and High School Youth, Prayer for Country - everyone welcome.

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Sully First Reformed Church Rev. Wayne Sneller, senior pastor, Diana Scandridge, Youth & Education Director. 9:30 am Worship, 11:00 am Sunday school, 6:00 pm Worship; Thursday Night Family Night 7:00 pm Sept. - March. www.sullyfrc.org United Pentecostal 813 E. 7th St. N., Rev. Robert A. Shaw, pastor, 10:00 am Sunday Worship, 6:00 pm Sunday Worship, Prayer and Bible study Tuesday 6:30, Super & Youth Church Wednesday starts 7:00-8:00.

United Presbyterian 209 N. 2nd Ave. E., Rev. Donald Freeman, 9:15 am Sunday School, 10:30 - 11:30 am worship service (broadcasted live on KCOB radio); 11:30 am Fellowship; Wednesday choir rehearsal 6:00 p.m.; Nursery provided on Sundays.

Westfield Community Church 4164 20th St., Grinnell, Pastor Jann Braaksma, Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; Sunday 10:30 a.m. Worship; Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Youth Group; www.westfieldwitness.org

Sacred Heart Catholic Church 1115 S. 8th Ave. E., Rev. William Reynolds, pastor, Saturday: 5:30 pm Mass, Sunday: 9:00 am Mass.

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IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BETTY JEAN STRAVERS, Deceased.

CASE NO. ESPR037048 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Betty Jean Stravers, Deceased, who died on or about April 26, 2017: You are hereby notified that on May 1, 2017, the last will and testament of Betty Jean Stravers, deceased, bearing date of April 26, 2010, * was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Marion Gene Stravers and David Laurence Stravers was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated May 1, 2017.

Date of second publication 12th day of May, 2017 Marion Gene Stravers Executor of the Estate 12306 Hwy F70 W Runnells, IA 50237 Address David Laurence Stravers 6500 EPTrue Parkway, #7310 West Des Moines, IA 50266 Mark A. Otto, Attorney for the Executor ICIS PIN No: AT0005939 OTTO LAW OFFICE PLLC 123 W. 2nd St. N., PO Box 1356 Newton, IA 50208 Address mark@ottolawyers.com Probate Code Section 304 *Designated Codicil(s) if any, with date(s) May 5 & 12 THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF NANCY J. LINDSTROM, DECEASED CASE NO. ESPR037049 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTORS, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Nancy J. Lindstrom, Deceased, who died on or about March 22, 2017: You are hereby notified that on May 2, 2017, the Last Will and Testament of Nancy J. Lindstrom, deceased, bearing date of January 16, 1975 was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Brenda Smith, Jim Lindstrom and Mark Lindstrom were appointed executors of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated May 9, 2017

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF NEWTON, IOWA Notice is hereby given that the Newton Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a Public Hearing at 4:30 P.M. on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, in the Council Chambers of City Hall at 101 W. 4th St. S., on the following: CU17-2: Conditional Use Permit for 412 W 8th Street N conversion into residential use.

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.

May 12 & 18 IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RICHARD LEE ATWOOD, Deceased.

CASE NO. ESPR037052 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Richard Lee Atwood, Deceased, who died on or about April 25, 2017: You are hereby notified that on May 9, 2017, the last will and testament of Richard Lee Atwood, deceased, bearing date of April 17, 2017, * was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Cynthia Lou Cupples was appointed executor of the estate.

Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated May 9, 2017.

Date of second publication 19th day of May, 2017 Cynthia Lou Cupples Executor of the Estate 201 W. 9th St. N. Newton, IA 50208 Address Caitlin Otto, Attorney for the Executor ICIS PIN No: AT0013107 OTTO LAW OFFICE PLLC 123 W. 2nd St. N., PO Box 1356 Newton, IA 50208 Address caitlin@ottolawyers.com Probate Code Section 304 *Designated Codicil(s) if any, with date(s) May 12 & 19 IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILMA ANDERSON, Deceased.

CASE NO. ESPR037047 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Wilma Anderson, Deceased, who died on or about March 23, 2017: You are hereby notified that on May 1, 2017, the last will and testament of Wilma Anderson, deceased, bearing date of November 18, 1999, *First Codicil dated 11/19/2009 was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Dale Anderson was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated May 1, 2017.

Date of second publication 12th day of May, 2017 Dale Anderson Executor of the Estate 686 Hwy 224 S Kellogg, IA 50135 Address Mark A. Otto, Attorney for the Executor ICIS PIN No: AT0005939 OTTO LAW OFFICE PLLC 123 W. 2nd St. N., PO Box 1356 Newton, IA 50208 Address mark@ottolawyers.com Probate Code Section 304 *Designated Codicil(s) if any, with date(s) May 5 & 12

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THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ADA G. SCHRANK, DECEASED CASE NO. ESPR037045 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTORS, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Ada G. Schrank, Deceased, who died on or about April 20, 2017: You are hereby notified that on April 27, 2017, the Last Will and Testament of Ada G. Schrank, deceased, bearing date of June 10, 1996 and Codicil dated September 15, 2008 were admitted to probate in the above named court and that Julie Marie Wood and Joe Wood were appointed executors of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated May 2, 2017.

Julie Marie Wood and Joe Wood Executors of Estate 403 Fir St. Altoona, IA 50009 Randal B. Caldwell, ICIS PIN No: AT0001375 Attorney for Executor Firm Name: Caldwell, Brierly, Chalupa & Nuzum, PLLC Address: 211 1st Ave. W. Newton, IA 50208 Date of second publication May 12, 2017 May 5 & 12

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Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated May 9, 2017 Brenda Smith, Jim Lindstrom & Mark Lindstrom Executors of Estate c/o 4224 68th Street Urbandale, IA 50322 Randal B. Caldwell, ICIS PIN No: AT0001375 Attorney for Executor Firm Name: Caldwell, Brierly, Chalupa & Nuzum, PLLC Address: 211 1st Ave. W. Newton, IA 50208 Date of second publication May 19, 2017 May 12 & 19

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Applications and job description are available at the Jasper County Human Resources office at 115 N 2nd Ave E in Newton, at the Sheriff’s Office at 2300 Law Center Drive or at www.co.jasper.ia.us (under the Jobs tab) Application deadline May 19th, 2017 Background checks and drug testing required EOE

Graphic Packaging International, Inc. is currently hiring for Production Assistant positions at our Newton facility.

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FULL-TIME PRODUCTION 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.

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www.newtondailynews.com | Friday | May 12, 2017

Area girls’ soccer teams learn regional pairings

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News Newton, Collins-Maxwell/Baxter and Prairie City-Monroe’s girls found out their soccer postseason slots when the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union released regional soccer pairings Thursday afternoon.

The 10thr a n k e d Newton High Cardinals are in Class 2A Region 5 and set on making a return trip to the 2A state tournament. CMB’s Raiders are in Class 2A Region 4. The PCM Mustangs are in Class 1A Region 7.

Newton (7-3) and No. 2 Pella were awarded first-round byes in Region 5.

The two Little Hawkeye Conference rivals host semifinal games at 6 p.m. on May 30.

In Class 2A Region 5, Oskaloosa (5-5), another LHC team, plays Chariton (9-3) in a 6 p.m. first-round game on May 25 at Oskaloosa. The winner plays at Newton. Mount Pleasant (17) hosts Washington (0-7) at 6 p.m.

May 25 and the winner plays at Pella.

The 2A Region 5 championship game is at 6 p.m. June 5 at Pella.

CMB (3-6) opens Class 2A Region 4 action at 6 p.m. May 25 at Dallas Center-Grimes. The winning team plays at 6 p.m. May 30 at No. 6 Norwalk (11-2).

Norwalk is slated to host the Region 4 title game at 6 p.m. June 5.

Also in Region 4, Des Moines Hoover plays at Winterset in a 6 p.m. opening-round game on May 25. The winner plays a 6 p.m. semifinal game on May 30 at Perry (8-3).

PCM (0-9) plays a Class 1A Region 7 opening-round game at 14thranked Pella Christian at 6 p.m. May 30 in Pella. The winning team takes on the winner of Bondurant-Farrar (5-4) and Knoxville (4-6), which play at 6 p.m. May 30. The semifinal game is at 6 p.m. June 2 at Pella Christian.

Class 1A fifth-ranked Center Point-Urbana (9-1) earned a firstround bye in the Region 7 tournament. It awaits the winner of the Vinton-Shelsburg (2-8) and Benton (3-8) game which is slated for 6 p.m. on May 30 at Vinton. The semifinal game is at 5 p.m. June 2 at Center Point.

The Class 1A Region 7 championship game is scheduled for 5 p.m. June 5 at Center Point’s Fross Park.

Regional champions advance to the IGHSAU state soccer tournament June 8-10 at Cownie Sports Complex in Des Moines.

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

Vargas, Royals shut out Rays ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Major league ERA leader Jason Vargas went seven more scoreless innings, Salvador Perez had a two-run double during a five-run eighth inning and the Kansas City Royals beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-0 on Thursday.

Vargas (5-1) scattered three hits and dropped his ERA from 1.19 to 1.01.

Jorge Bonifacio hit an RBI single off Diego Moreno in the decisive eighth before Whit Merrifield had a run-scoring single and then circled the bases when center fielder Kevin Kiermaier misplayed the hit for a three-base error.

Merrifield also homered for the Royals, who won three of four against the Rays. Kansas City had lost 13 of 16 entering the series.

Jake Odorizzi (2-2) gave up one run and four hits in six innings for the Rays. He had allowed three hits or fewer in each of his previous four starts.

Tampa Bay went 3-6 during a ninegame homestand against Miami, Toronto and the Royals. All three opponents are well under .500.

Merrifield put the Royals up 1-0 on a solo shot in the fourth.

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Newton High junior Alayna Reynolds sizes up a putt at a home meet earlier this season. The Cardinal girls recorded their best 18hole team score of the season, 393, taking eighth at Thursday’s Southeast Polk Invitational in Pleasant Hill.

Cardinal girls swing best day of golf

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News PLEASANT HILL — Watching their team golf scores for 18-hole tournaments drop each time they played this season, Newton High’s girls are moving the right direction as the regular season winds down.

On Thursday, the Cardinal girls finished eighth at the 2017 Southeast Polk Invitational. No worries for Newton head coach Scott Enyart.

“It was a great day for our team. We shot a 393 as a team, which is the first time this season we’ve been below 400 for an 18hole tournament,” Enyart said. “I’m excited and the girls are excited. It was fun watching the girls played today.”

Atlantic won the tournament with 322, and Enyart said Atlantic quite possibly will be the Class 3A state championship team this season. He said it has the golfers to do it. Atlantic placed four in the top six

individual places at Southeast Polk.

Marshalltown was a distant second at 360 followed

by Indianola at 371 and Valley at 374. Southeast Polk was fifth with a 377 and Fairfield had a 385. Dowling beat Newton by one stroke for seventh, 392-393.

Des Moines Roosevelt was ninth at 399 and Urbandale was 10th at 411.

Ankeny combined for a 444 and Des Moines East had a 487 for 12th.

“We’re getting ourselves in a position to have opportunities to have good things happen for us at our regional tournament,” Enyart said. “We have our eye on Fairfield, which is in our regional. We’re just eight strokes behind Fairfield.”

Dowling’s Anne Gradoville shot a 1-under par 70 as meet medalist at Cooper Creek Golf Course. Atlantic’s Brooke Newell was runner-up with a 73. There were two golfers with 82s, one with an 83 and two with 84s.

Newton junior Taylor

Dydell had a career-day on the Cooper Creek course. Dydell earned with eighth-place medal with a career-best 87. She had rounds of 44 and 43 for the Cardinals.

“Taylor got in a zone early and stayed there all day.

She had a solid round of 18 holes today. In her back nine, she had a string of pars on No. 12, 13 and 14,” Enyart said.

Junior Alayna Reynolds tied her career-best 18-hole score with an 89. She had six pars in her rounds of 44 and 45. Senior Lizzy Coyle was No. 3 for Newton with a 96 on rounds of 51 and 45.

“Alayna had a very consistent round. Lizzy had a better final nine holes. On her last hole of the day, she hit a drive over a tree to cut the dog-leg on No. 9. Her second shot put it on the green for 20-foot putt. She finished it with a short putt for a par,” Enyart said.

Freshman Jordon Pritchard had the final team-scoring round for Newton. She shot a 62 and

a 59 for a total 121. Enyart said Pritchard was able to stay away from a few of the bigger numbers and had a great 5-foot putt on No. 18 for a bogey.

Junior Tory Church shot a 130 (65-65) and sophomore Arieal Lum had a 141 (70-71).

“The kids are trusting themselves and each other with what they are doing out on the course,” Enyart said. “We’ve proved to ourselves we can get where we want with the work we’re doing.”

Newton has one more 18-hole tournament for the regular season as the Cardinals tee off at 9 a.m. Saturday in the South Tama Invitational. On Monday, they play in a nine-hole meet at 4:15 p.m. at Norwalk.

Then its about preparing for the Class 4A Region 3 tournament on May 22 at St. Andrews Golf Club in Cedar Rapids.

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

Newton boys wrap up tennis play at district

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News DES MOINES — Newton High’s boys won three of their four opening-round matches at Thursday’s Class 2A district tennis tournament. The Cardinals lost in the next round of the single-elimination postseason event hosted by Des Moines Roosevelt.

The district action brought to a close the 2017 season for the NHS boys.

Senior Nick VerSteeg and junior Grant Hamand won a doubles match against Des Moines North’s Jamal Inthabounh and Jonathan Praseutsack. Newton’s duo was up 6-2, 4-2 when the North pair retired because of an injury.

VerSteeg and Hamand faced the district No. 1 seeded West Des Moines Valley team of Brook Nor-

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Senior Seamus Vandemore goes after a ball at a home meet.

Newton High’s boys ended the 2017 tennis season in Thursday’s district meet at Des Moines Roosevelt.

wood and Roy Jensen. Norwood and Jensen beat the Cardinal pair, 6-0, 6-0.

Also in doubles action, senior Seamus Vandemore and sophomore Collin

Hemann lost in the first round. They dropped a 6-4, 7-5 decision to Norwalk’s Tanner Downs and Drew Hall.

Senior Reid Miller and

North’s Nick Osterman staged a 2.5-hour firstround singles match. Miller dropped the first set, 7-6, then rallied to win the next two sets, 7-6 and 6-4.

“Reid built a 5-2 lead in the second set before Nick stormed back to lead 6-5,” Newton coach John Bieber said. “Reid did an amazing job settling his nerves to win the tiebreak and pull ahead in the final set.”

Miller lost in the next round 6-1, 6-0 to No. 2 seeded Moise Habienza of Valley.

Newton sophomore Brady Eberline cruised to a 6-0, 6-0 win over North’s Cedrick Cavan in the opening round of the singles play. He fell to top-seeded James Suspen of Roosevelt, 6-0, 6-0.

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

Cardinals shut down Mustangs

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News

MONROE — Newton High’s Cardinals and host Prairie City-Monroe’s Mustangs played to a scoreless tie through the first 24 minutes of Thursday’s non-conference boys’ soccer match.

After that it was all Cardinals for a 5-0 victory.

Newton freshman William Cheng used a pass from senior Justin Fischer to find the net at the 15:54 mark of the first half. It was Cheng’s first varsity goal.

Twenty seconds later, junior Brad Portner put the Cardinals up 2-0 on an un-

assisted goal. Fischer scored a header off a pass from sophomore Jacob Murphy at the 11:54 mark. Newton led 3-0 at halftime.

Cheng pushed the Newton advantage to 4-0 with 36:15 left in the second half.

Fischer knocked in a penalty kick with 21 minutes remaining in the game to finish the scoring.

Senior Reagan Maple started in goal for Newton.

Without having to make a save against a PCM attack, Maple gave way to junior Benny Cheng, who played in goal for the final 33 minutes.

Benny Cheng had one save.

“It was great to get ev-

eryone in the game tonight,” Newton head coach Zach Jensen said.

“It was great to see Williams Cheng get his first two varsity goals. He’s someone who continues to impress the coaching staff.”

Jensen said a win is a win, but he didn’t think his players brought the intensity they should have. He said the Cardinals didn’t play fully to their level and what they are capable of doing.

“It’s been the story of our season. We’re back on the road Saturday at Pella.

We’re hoping to grab another Little Hawkeye Con-

ference win,” Jensen said.

Newton is 9-5 heading into its LHC clash with Pella’s Little Dutch at 12:30 p.m. at Pella.

PCM’s Mustangs are 3-9 and play West Central Valley at 7 p.m. on Monday in Stuart.

The Newton junior varsity beat PCM, 4-0, on Thursday. Scoring goals were Preston Sherwood, Logan Heisdorffer, Taylor Greiner and Kaleb Dydell. Jacob Knoll had two assists and Heisdorffer had one assist.

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