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City staff reorganization to bring focus on finance, economic development

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News To bring a tighter focus on the City of Newton’s finances, a reorganization of some city staff positions was approved by city council this week.

City Administrator Matt Muckler presented the resoluMuckler tion creating a two-person team for both finance and economic development, eliminating the department of finance and development department and creating an economic development department along with the position of economic development director.

“The driving force behind this proposal is that we want to enhance our finance function,” Muckler said. “In my first couple of months here, I have identified that our finance area is one that we really need to focus on. I feel we have a responsibility to be fiscally responsible in the decisions we are making from a financial area. I feel like we need an adequate staff to be able to work on those functions. The staff we have working now is doing an incredible job I just don’t feel like we have enough support in that area.”

Under the administration department, the finances will be handled by the financial assistant and the senior analyst. Also in the admin-

istration department is the city administrator, administrative services manager/ city clerk, administrative assistant and community marketing manager.

“The senior analyst position would substantially become focused on finance, so that is a big change,” Muckler said. “Having those two positions together we can really do some great things and really raise the level of what we are doing in our finance areas.”

In the area of economic development, the two-person team will consist of the new economic development director and the development specialist. The director position will be filled by the former director of finance and development.

“There are no requests for increased funding, this is revenue neutral. None of the positions in the reorganization have increased or decreased salaries, it is simply putting our resources, our people, behind our priority projects,” Muckler said. “The Hotel Maytag project is what I would consider a top priority, development around the Speedway and a lot of housing progress that we are happy about now. Cardinal Ridge work is going and we want to see the same thing happening at Fairmeadows North. Those are some of the high-profile economic development projects we will ask the economic development department to be working on.”

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Submitted Photo With legendary rock group Metallica headed to Newton June 9, local establishments and law enforcement are preparing to welcome thousands of people to Newton.

Bring on Metallica

Local establishments, law enforcement prepare for huge event

By Justin Jagler Newton Daily News

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allas, Chicago, Los Angeles, Seattle, Paris and London are all stops on Metallica’s WorldWired tour this year.

Newton is also on the list of destinations.

Iowa Speedway will play host to the metal legends on June 9, and all proceeds from the event will benefit the Native Fund. Opening acts Avenged Sevenfold and Volbeat will also journey to small-town Iowa.

The Speedway boasts a capacity of 37,000 people for the event, which is more than double the population of Newton. To put it in simple terms: it’s going to be huge.

Newton establishments, especially places that host overnight guests, are feeling it. The Super 8 hotel in town sold out within two hours of the Metallica announcement. Super 8 General Manager Scott Lester said it impacted the business

hard in a good way.

“When an unknown event like this pops up, it just kind of pushes everything ahead,” Lester said. “We’ve been preparing a lot for it.”

Day-to-day operations at the 43-room Super 8 are affected by the event. Running at full capacity influences how much breakfast food to order and prepping rooms need to be at top-notch quality, according to Lester. The hotel general manager said an event like this puts Newton on the map.

“It benefits all of Newton when we have something like this,” Lester said. “Not only do they visit the lodging, but they visit the restaurants, the shopping. It’s great for the economy of Newton, I believe.”

Newton’s AmericInn Lodge sold out for Metallica within days of the announcement.

“It’s a great thing for our business,” said AmericInn General Manager Teresa Meyer. “We would thoroughly enjoy them to have more events

such as this because our business does benefit from such a regional activity.”

People who live within a 50-mile radius of an event usually don’t stay the night in town, Meyer said. The Metallica concert is pulling in people from farther away. Meyer said she hopes the city can grow Newton Fest into a destination, too, for people to travel to Newton and stay the night.

Some Metallica fans are bringing tents to Newton. The KOA campgrounds is completely full for the weekend of the concert.

June Dewar, who works in the office at KOA, said the campground is overflowing and still receiving multiple calls every day about available camping space. She said the campground is prepared for the concert because KOA gets packed at regular Iowa Speedway events. This event is a little different for the city as a whole, though.

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Racing Towards Academic Success School board members recognized for service

By Justin Jagler Newton Daily News

Justin Jagler/Daily News Berg Middle School students make their grand entrance into the gym for the school’s Racing Towards Academic Success assembly. Seventh and eighth graders were recognized for honor roll at the race-themed gathering. Trophies were awarded based on academics and extra curricular activities to the seventh grade class. The assembly also featured races around the gym, teachers getting pies to the face and teachers dancing to Taylor Swift hit “Shake it Off.”

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In addition to conducting district business, the Newton Community School Board of Education celebrated School Board Recognition Month at this week’s regular meeting.

The district’s principals were on hand to thank the school board for their hard work. Each school also contributed toward gift bags for each board member.

Montana Mike’s chipped in gift certificates for each board member.

Woodrow Wilson Elementary Principal Todd Schuster said being on the school board is not always easy, and he thanked board members for their time and effort.

“We appreciate everything that you do not only for us, but more importantly, for the kids,” Schuster said.

Newton High School Principal Bill Peters and Berg Middle School Principal Lisa Sharp shared their appreciation, too. They were joined by WEST Academy’s Mike Moran, Thomas Jefferson’s Tom Bartello, Emerson Hough’s Jolene Comer and Aurora Height’s Jim Gilbert in thanking the board.

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Central Iowa Today Today in History

Today is Friday, May 26, the 146th day of 2017. There are 219 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On May 26, 1917, a tornado in central Illinois killed 101 people, mostly in the Mattoon-Charleston area.

On this date: In 1521, Martin Luther was banned by the Edict of Worms (vohrms) because of his religious beliefs and writings.

In 1868, the impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson ended with his acquittal on the remaining charges.

In 1897, the Gothic horror novel “Dracula”

by Bram Stoker was first published in London.

In 1938, the House Un-American Activities Committee was established by Congress.

In 1940, Operation Dynamo, the evacuation of some 338,000 Allied troops from Dunkirk, France, began during World War II. In 1954, explosions rocked the aircraft carrier USS Bennington off Rhode Island, killing 103 sailors. (The initial blast was blamed on leaking catapult fluid ignited by the flames of a jet.)

In 1960, U.N. Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge accused the Soviets during a meeting of the Security Council of hiding a microphone inside a wood carving of the Great Seal of the United States that had been presented to the U.S. Embassy in Moscow.

In 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev signed the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty in Moscow. (The U.S. withdrew from the treaty in 2002.)

In 1977, George Willig scaled the outside of the South Tower of New York’s World Trade Center; he was arrested at the top of the 110-story building.

In 1991, a Lauda Air Boeing 767 crashed in Thailand, killing all 223 people aboard.

Ten years ago: Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, U.S. Ambassador Ryan Crocker and American commander Gen. David Petraeus flew to Iraq’s blistering western desert in a rare joint outing to highlight gains there in the fight against insurgents.

Five years ago: Gruesome video posted online showed rows of dead Syrian children lying in a mosque in Houla, haunting images of what activists called one of the deadliest regime attacks yet in Syria’s 14-month-old uprising.

One year ago: President Barack Obama, visiting Japan, said foreign leaders were “rattled” by Donald Trump and had good reason to feel that way, as he accused the presumptive Republican presidential nominee of ignorance about world affairs.

First lady Michelle Obama told graduates at a Native American high school in Santa Fe, New Mexico, to take pride in their history and cultures at a time when she said the “loudest voices in the national conversation” suggested turning away from the tribal values that were part of their education.

Today’s Birthdays Sportscaster Brent Musberger is 78.

Singer Stevie Nicks is 69. Actress Pam Grier is 68. Country singer Hank Williams Jr. is 68. Actress Margaret Colin is 59.

Country singer-songwriter Dave Robbins is 58. Actor Doug Hutchison is 57. Actress Genie Francis is 55. Comedian Bobcat Goldthwait is 55. Singer-actor Lenny Kravitz is 53. Actress Helena Bonham Carter is 51. Distance runner Zola Budd is 51.

Rock musician Phillip Rhodes is 49. Actor Joseph Fiennes is 47. Singer Joey Kibble (Take 6) is 46. Actor-producer-writer Matt Stone is 46. Actress Elisabeth Harnois is 38. Actor Hrach Titizian is 38.

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That’s Odd Bear trying to get doughnuts tears off Colo. car bumper STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — A bear with a sweet tooth ripped off the bumper of a car used to deliver doughnuts in Colorado then tried to claw its way through the trunk to get inside.

Moose Watch Cafe owner Kim Robertson said she and her husband discovered the bumper-less car after they awoke Monday in Steamboat Springs.

They initially thought it had been struck by another vehicle.

Then they saw the telltale claw and paw marks.

“That car just constantly smells like a rolling bakery,” she said. “It’s like Winnie the Pooh with honey.”

There were no doughnuts at the time in the Ford Focus, but there were some sweet-smelling aprons.

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. WHERE WORLD LEADERS ARE MEETING Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy democracies are holding a summit in Sicily , where President Donald Trump is cast as a potential spoiler-in-chief.

2. TRUMP DISCUSSES NORTH KOREA WITH JAPANESE LEADER President Trump is calling North Korea a “world problem,” but he says it “will be solved, you can bet on that.”

Trump was meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe before the G-7 summit.

3. WHO WON MONTANA’S US HOUSE SEAT Republican Greg Gianforte emerged as the state’s new congressman, winning a special election a day after he was charged with assault for throwing a reporter to the ground.

4. KUSHNER WILLING TO COOPERATE WITH RUSSIA PROBE

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A lawyer for President Trump’s son-in-law and adviser says Jared Kushner is willing to cooperate with federal investigators looking into ties between Russia and the Trump campaign.

Americans say Medicare should cover the costs of long-term care for older adults, according to a poll conducted by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.

5. HOW BRITISH POLICE ARE RESPONDING TO CONCERT ATTACK Police investigating the Manchester Arena bombing have arrested a ninth man, while extra security is being added for major British sporting events this weekend.

8. MAN DUBBED “HOUDINI” OF ALABAMA DEATH ROW IS EXECUTED After escaping seven prior execution dates, 75-year-old inmate Tommy Arthur was put to death Friday, after years of litigation challenging the state’s lethal injection procedure.

6. WHY THE WORLD’S NEED FOR PEACEKEEPERS PUTS VULNERABLE PEOPLE AT RISK In a case that illustrates how military impunity seeps into U.N. peacekeeping missions, an AP investigation examines how a Sri Lankan general dogged by war crimes allegations was sent to Haiti to investigate a rape accusation against a countryman.

He didn’t interview the victim or medical staff, and cleared the soldier.

7. WHAT OLDER AMERICANS PREFER FOR LONG-TERM CARE More and more middle-age and older

9. NBA, NHL FINALS ARE SET Familiar faces return: LeBron James leads the Cleveland Cavaliers to another NBA Finals showdown with the playoff-perfect Warriors , while the Pittsburgh Penguins are back in the Stanley Cup Finals .

10. WHEN “THE SIMPSONS” HIT A HOMER “Homer at the Bat” first aired 25 years ago, with an All-Star lineup that included Ken Griffey Jr., Darryl Strawberry and a clucking Roger Clemens. The Baseball Hall of Fame is paying tribute with an exhibit and playful ceremony.

Entertainment Lacrosse documentary debuts Friday in select theaters ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Miles and Lyle Thompson became lacrosse rock stars during their college careers at the University at Albany, attracting long autograph lines after games — at home and on the road.

Every kid loves a scorer, and the Native American brothers from the Onondaga Nation outside Syracuse rarely disappointed. They put up staggering offensive numbers — Miles tied the NCAA record with 82 goals as a senior and Lyle is the college game’s all-time leading scorer.

“I realized it (playing in college) was an opportunity to give other people a chance to see the game as we play it,” Lyle said. “I

Native Americans. The 90-minute movie, directed

by Peter Spirer and Peter Baxter, debuts Friday, on the eve of the men’s national semifinals, in select theaters around the country.

It will be available on video on demand services on June 20.

“It’s going to grow the game, help people understand it,” said Lyle Thompson, who finished his Albany career with 400 points AP Photo and is the only college playUniversity at Albany lacrosse players Miles Thompson (2), Ty Thompson (91) and Lyle Thompson (4) pose after practice in er to notch three 100-point seasons. “It’s been basically Albany, N.Y. the University at Albany. my whole life. It’s given me wanted to pass that along.” new documentary titled a bunch of opportunities. I Together with cousin Ty, “Spirit Game: Pride of a was born pretty passionate the Thompsons gave a jolt Nation” will offer a deeper about this game. My father to the sport’s popularity, understanding of lacrosse’s instilled it in us, showed us and they’re hopeful that a origins and its impact on the importance of it.

T ha nk y o u from the Hackathorn Family

During the past four months, many of you have been so kind and caring to our family.

We received meals, cards, paper goods and personal visits. All of these have helped us during our time of caring for Keith. You have all made this stressful time more bearable.

We cannot fully express our gratitude to each and every one of you. We can only say thank you very much.

Forever in our hearts,

Irene Hackathorn and family

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Memorial Day Services planned in Jasper County Newton Daily News The Military Honor Guard will take part in several Memorial Day services Sunday in Jasper County. Each ceremony will include a prayer service and a 21gun salute.

The first service will begin at 9:15 a.m. at Memorial Gardens, the service in Kellogg will begin at 10:45 a.m. and Palo Alto services are at 11:15 a.m. The services at Sugar Grove Cemetery will begin at 11:45 a.m. and will also

include a special dedication of a new war memorial. The final service for the day will be at 12:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart.

Newton company collecting donations for local family affected by fire Newton Daily News Integrity Cleaning and Restoration is working with Daniels family whose house was damage in a May 19 fire.

Donations for the family can be delivered to Integrity Cleaning and Restoration during business hours 8 a.m. to

Continued from Page 1A “It’s quite an impact,” Dewar said. “We don’t know what to expect, actually. It’s never happened that we’ve had something like this.”

To be overflowing is good for income, Dewar said, but it’s a problem because people coming off the road have no place to stay in the area.

“That makes it really hard because everything — motels, every camp ground — everything’s full around here,” Dewar said.

Law enforcement is impacted by the Native Fund spectacle, too.

The Jasper County Sheriff ’s Office is providing additional staff to work the event. According to Sheriff John Halferty, the office is also staffing additional dispatchers.

“There’s always the potential for calls for service to increase,” Halferty said. “We want to prepare for that, and we also want it to be a good, positive event for the county as well.”

Metallica is playing at the Iowa Speedway, but it isn’t a Speedway event. The racetrack is essentially renting out its space to the Native

Justin Jagler/Daily News Sarah Shannon works at the front desk of AmericInn Lodge in Newton. The hotel sold out for Metallica within days of the concert announcement.

Fund. Because of this, local law enforcement agencies have a contract with the Native Fund-related MATIS 2017, LLC. At a normal Speedway event, the Speedway would reimburse local law enforcement agencies for working the event. In this particular case, MATIS will reimburse the Newton Police Department, Jasper County Sheriff ’s Office and the Iowa State Patrol.

Halferty said the biggest im-

pact of an event this size is usually traffic. The sheriff ’s office has a plan in place that essentially mirrors what it does for any Speedway event. Law enforcement won’t stray too far from regular Speedway event protocol because it has been working well, Halferty said.

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

noon, 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The family is in need of household items including a bed for the parents. Iron Sharpens Iron church has donated beds for the children. For more information about donations, call 641-7912302 or email at integrity982@gmail.com.

South Dakota State announces dean’s list for spring BROOKINGS, S.D. — Michaela Marie Jacobsen, of Newton, has been named to the dean’s list for academic excellence during the spring 2017 semester at South Dakota State University.

To earn dean’s list distinctions in SDSU’s

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colleges, students must have completed a minimum of 12 credits and must have earned at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

Jacobsen attends the College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions.

Justin Jagler/Daily News From left, Newton Community School District Board members Josh Cantu, Ann Leonard, Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, Andy Elbert, Donna Cook and Sheri Benson celebrate School Board Recognition Month at this week’s meeting.

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Continued from Page 1A “It’s great to have a committed group like this working and advocating for kids in our district,” Bartello said.

Superintendent Bob Callaghan handed out a certificate to each board member.

Also at Monday’s meeting, NHS teacher

and instructional coach Mark Burnett provided a summary report of the Teacher Leadership System (TLS). The end-ofyear report was sent to the Department of Education.

Burnett said he thinks Newton is doing really well, and he is proud of the NCSD teachers. The first goal outlined in the report was to attract, develop and retain promising new teachers. The

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district’s teacher retention rate was 93.2 percent this year.

The addition of professional development time for teachers on Mondays next school year was also discussed during Burnett’s report. He thanked the district for working with teachers on selecting a calendar that allows more time for teacher learning communities.

NHS’s Ann Nelson,

who is taking over as TLS coordinator, provided the board with future TLS considerations. She said the vision of TLS is to empower teachers.

“That empowerment leads to increased student achievement,” Nelson said. “That’s always our center focus.”

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Hardwood floors or carpeting?

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By Diane Krieger Spivak If you have hardwood floors or carpeting in your home that need replacing, you may be in a quandary as to which to buy.

According to the National Association of Realtors hardwood floors are the flooring of preference, so it’s something you need to consider, especially if you’re planning on selling your home in the next few years and you want to get as much of your investment back as you can.

Hardwood flooring is more expensive than carpeting, however, almost three times as expensive. And, you may not want it in every room. So cost and preference are two things to take into account.

Both have their pros and cons. Hardwood flooring lasts pretty much indefinitely, and it doesn’t harbor allergens like carpeting does. It’s also easier to maintain, and older hardwood floors can be refinished, whereas carpeting typically needs to be replaced about every 10 years.

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Carpeting has its advantages, too, though.

It’s warmer, softer and quieter, especially in upstairs bedrooms, says NAR. According to HGTV, the top request of home buyers and renters when looking for a home is hardwood flooring, and 54% of home buyers were willing to pay more for a home with hardwood flooring, says NAR, which notes that hardwood flooring can often sell a home faster than carpeting can.

MarketWatch is another industry expert that notes that hardwood is preferred among prospective homebuyers, and for the same reasons.

If you already have hardwood that’s covered by carpeting, and you plan to sell your home or your carpet needs replacing, MarketWatch recommends ripping out the carpeting and leaving the hardwood because, again, it’s what homebuyers are looking for and will likely result in a quicker sale when you do decide to put your house on the market.

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Trending Mike Mendenhall

our years ago at the beginning of spring, Betsy and I were nearly 800 miles into a 1,400-mile road trip when a full moon poked its face through thick pine trees, which covered the top of a rock face on the roadside.

It was around midnight, and we were just outside of Chattanooga, Tenn., passing Prentice Cooper State Forest. Betsy was behind the wheel and I casually said, “Hey, you’re driving through the mountains.”

She looked up and saw the same peak of moonlight and the outline of the hills in the dark; then she hit her first mountain highway hill. “Oh my God! Oh my God!” That was what I wrote down in our road trip journal we carried specifically to document highlights of the trip.

Once Betsy piloted our Ford Fiesta safely to Chattanooga, we fueled up and began the last third of our trek to Cayo Costa, Fla. This was our first vacation together as a couple. We’d been together for a little more than a year, and in the

Iowa City Public Library a book on beach camping showed us the way to our destination. The remote barrier island State Park of Cayo Costa would not only be our first big adventure as a couple, but become a sacred place for us.

We returned for another trip in 2015. A car accident just a month before we left nearly derailed our road excursion but with the help of our friend Mr. Mikey Williams, we made it to our place once again.

Friday, Bets and I will return to our spot for a third time to solidify the importance of Cayo Costa in our lives. When we board the Tropic Star Ferry on Sunday for the 45-minute cruise to the island, Betsy and I will be met at the ship’s wheel by Captain Vincent.

As we stand hand-in-hand, the captain will lead a wedding ceremony making our union permanent, with our dog Jovie standing with us.

The words we wrote with the captain invoke imagery of the sea and weave quotes from J.R.R. Tolkien throughout.

Committing to each other in the place we took our first big adventure as partners couldn’t be any more poetic. There are many ways to describe it: Everything comes full circle; what goes around comes back around; Star Wars ring theory; but traveling to the first place Betsy and I saw the endless expanse of the ocean together is the right place to complete a journey and the only starting point for a new one.

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So Anyway Dana King

You’re never too old to hunt a Sasquatch As I was indulging in an Oreo cookie the other evening, I caught myself twisting off the top of the cookie and eating the double-stuffed filling before ever biting into the chocolate wafer.

It got me to thinking, is there a time in a person’s life when one should simply outgrow certain things? If so, someone forgot to tell me about it.

We recently celebrated my grandson’s fifth birthday with a family Bigfoot hunt. I admit it’s not your conventional party theme for a 5-year-old.

We host family sleep-overs every couple of months or so, just to get everyone in the same place at the same time. During one of our evenings earlier this year, we were trying to decide what kind of family party our little guy would enjoy. Of course he mentioned Scooby Doo and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ... but seriously, this granny had other ideas and his aunt WeeWee, aka Avery, would serve as my accomplice.

I’ve mentioned before that my grand loves watching a program where a group of gun-toting hillbillies heads out to investigate sightings of unusual creatures by other hillbillies. Each episode features a different beast and each week they design elaborate backwoods-styled traps to snare the monsters. Hard to believe, but in the years we’ve been watching this program, not once have they succeeded. Go figure.

So anyway...

Prior to the big event, I sketched a few silhouettes of Sasquatch on to sheets of plywood, hubby put the jigsaw to work, and we spray-painted our best cutout renditions of Bigfoot. Avery ordered a Bigfoot cake, which raised a number of questions from the cake decorators at the bakery when she went to pick it up. Apparently that request was a first for them.

The day of the party, we all donned our best hillbilly attire — the men cut the sleeves out of perfectly good plaid, flannel shirts, we dug old overalls from the depths of our closets, a few of us tore up “beyond their prime” jeans, we blacked out a few teeth, strapped on some costume beards and prepared our Nerf and water guns for battle. We each had a headlamp to wear on our forehead during our hunt, because everyone knows the best time to track a Bigfoot is at night.

However, my grand isn’t really a big fan of the dark, especially in the country, so our squatch hunting took place before the sun ever set.

Fortunately, we have a privacy fence around a portion of our backyard, because if anyone passing by on our gravel road would have seen seven grown bearded hillbillies plus that little boy running around all decked out in our bumpkin apparel ... well, someone may have shown up at our house with a very large net and seven extra-long-sleeved white coats that tie in the back.

Fortunately that didn’t happen, because once it was dark, we all piled on the trampoline and snuggled up with our blankets and pillows to watch movies on a TV projector and 20x12 foot screen Avery’s fiancé, uncle Mick*, provided in our backyard and snacked away at our own outdoor theatre. *Oh, just for clarification purposes for those who know my family, yes, my daughter’s fiancé and my hubby have the same first name. This isn’t a case of “I am my own grandpa” (a song so humorously covered by Ray Stevens years ago).

As the saying goes, growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional ... especially when hunting a Sasquatch.

Contact Dana King at dking@shawmedia.com

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Memorial Day and the price of freedom Memorial Day is at heart a community-oriented holiday. The first observances of what we now call Memorial Day were spontaneous expressions of gratitude and remembrance on the part of Civil War veterans for their fallen comrades, organized by veterans groups in local communities. Only once it became an established tradition did state legislatures and Congress recognize the day as an official holiday.

Memorial Day is a time for families and neighbors to gather in remembrance and in tribute to those individuals from their community who gave their lives for our country.

This allows us to remember them not as strangers, but as sons and daughters, husbands and wives, fathers and mothers. When you first arrive at a national cemetery, you are struck by the sea of identical white headstones spreading across green fields. When you draw closer, you start to see that each headstone is unique, etched with the name of an individual and his or her home state, with a date often indicating a young life taken too soon. That’s when it hits home that these are not anonymous soldiers, but individual Americans who left behind a hole in the lives of their loved ones.

I made it my practice to honor each Iowa soldier who died in Iraq and Afghanistan with a personal tribute in the Congressional Record. In the process of doing that,

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It’s also important to remember what they were fighting for. Our The Scoop nation is unique in human history U.S. Senator in that it was founded not on the Chuck Grassley basis of a common ethnic identity or loyalty to a monarch, but on I have learned a little bit about each certain enduring principles. Those of these brave Iowans. I’ve learned principles are best articulated in the about their hobbies, their sense of simple but eloquent words of the humor, and the families they left Declaration of Independence: behind. I have also noticed that “We hold these truths to be time after time, the family mem- self-evident, that all men are crebers say the same thing: that their ated equal, that they are endowed loved one was proud to serve their by their Creator with certain uncountry, knew the risks, and ac- alienable Rights, that among these cepted them. You can’t help but be are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of touched by that kind of selflessness. Happiness.”

I’m proud that we have so many Our patriot-forefathers consuch people in Iowa. I think it’s in cluded that these principles were these close-knit communities like worth fighting for and took up we have in Iowa where the value arms. The odds were not great that of service to our fellow Americans groups of local militias and a hastis most ingrained. Neighbors help ily cobbled together national army neighbors, and people really care would defeat the largest and best about each other’s lives. When a trained military at the time. Nevsoldier from a tight-knit commu- ertheless, our forefathers risked nity goes off to war, he knows the everything because they believed people he’s fighting for by name. so deeply in those fundamental And, if he doesn’t come back, his truths. Our founding principles are loss is felt very personally in his as true today as they have always home town. been and generations of Americans We have a solemn duty to hon- have given their lives to protect that or those who have fallen in service unique and precious gift of liberty. to our country, not in the abstract, It’s impossible to describe in words but as family members, friends, the debt of gratitude we owe these and neighbors. Remembering the fallen heroes, but Memorial Day is individual lives of our fallen heroes a reminder for each of us to reflect is deeply humbling and profoundly on the true price of our freedom.

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Doug Cupples, supervisor 1205 S. 20th Ave. W. Newton, IA 50208 641-521-8725 dcupples@co.jasper.ia.us

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Obituaries Ted Church May 22, 2017 Ted Church, 72, of Newton, died May 22, 2017, at his home. A celebration of life will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 17 at the Jasper County Church of

Norma J. Northup May 24, 2017 Norma Jean Northup, 87, died Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at Vista Wo o d s C a r e Center in Ottumwa.

Norma was the first born child of Thomas T. and Golda Dommer Northup in Ottumwa, Sept. 19, 1929. On Nov. 1, 1936, Norma and her family welcomed home her little brother, Jack L. Northup in Ottumwa.

Norma was a caring,

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He was joined in marriage to Sheree K. Fortune. Together they had three children, Todd (Lori), Troy (Shannon) and Tami (Scott). The pride of his life were his four grandchildren, Sasha, Breanna, Tory and

Zane, as well as four great-granddaughters.

He was proceeded in death by his parents; two sisters, Maryann and Myrtie; and a brother, Vernon. He is also survived by two sisters, Karen Wall and Kathy Weuve; and one brother, Don Church.

loyal and happy sister, aunt, great aunt and friend. She worked at Ottumwa Regional Hospital for 30 plus years in the dietary department before retiring.

After her retirement, Norma worked as a foster grandparent/para through the Ottumwa School District and as a product demonstrator through South Hy-Vee in Ottumwa. They were never just jobs to her.

She was happy to meet new people and share in their lives.

During her 87 years in this life, she enjoyed quite a few activities including, bowling, ceramics, attending church, attending some of her great nephew’s

sports and school programs, doing find-aword puzzles, taking care of her pets and being with friends. She also got to welcome her great niece into the family in 2012 and had four years getting to know her.

Those left to remember Norma Jean are her niece, Janelle Darrah and husband, Don; her great-nephew, Jayce Darrah; great-niece, Jayla Darrah; and her former sister-in-law, Judy Copeland Northup Bandixen, all of Newton; as well as lots of friends.

Those preceding Norma in death were her parents; brother, Jack L. Northup of Newton, formerly of Ottumwa

and Hutchinson, Kan.; and a niece, Jayla Northup in infancy.

A funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 30 at Sinnott Funeral Home, 220 N. Court in Ottumwa. Burial will follow in Shaul Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Tuesday, May 30 at Sinnott Funeral Home in Ottumwa. Memorials for Norma may be left at the funeral home directed to the family of Norma J. Northup. Online condolences may be left for the family at sinnottfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements entrusted with Sinnott Funeral Homes.

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• Monroe Bike Night will begin at 6 p.m. Friday at Monroe’s Public Square. Drinkin’ and Dreamin’ will be the featured entertainers.

• Curbside Clean-up will begin at 7 a.m. Saturday in Prairie City.

• Appliance/Scrap Metal Drop Off will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday in Prairie City.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 10 a.m.

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

• The rehanging of the wind chimes will begin at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Sams Pioneer Cemetery in Mingo. Each of the donated wind chimes will be hung by volunteers at each grave of the 63 children buried at Sams. The public is invited to help hang the chimes. Doughnuts and coffee will be provided.

• 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.

• Maytag Pool will open for the 2017 season at 1 p.m. Saturday at Maytag Park in Newton.

• Open House will begin at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Johns Cemetery, located north of Newton.

• The Colfax American Legion and Colfax AMVETS are hosting a dedication to the new veterans memorial at 3 p.m. Saturday in Mineral Springs Park. Doug Bishop is the keynote speaker.

• Special Worship Memorial Day Sunday will begin at 9 a.m. Sunday at Union Chapel, 1-mile west, 1/2-mile north of Ira. • Narcotics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

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

• Wittemberg Church Historical Society Pancake Breakfast will begin at 7 a.m. Monday at Wittemberg Church, 662 Holly Ave. in Newton. Menu includes pancakes, eggs, biscuits and gravy, bacon, sausage, orange juice and coffee.

Free will donations will help preserve this Jasper County landmark.

• Wittemberg Memorial Day Services will begin at 9 a.m. Monday at Wittemberg Cemetery in Newton. Services will begin with a Military Honor Guard salute. Attendees will need to arrive at least 10 minutes before the service in order to be in place before the honor guard begins. People should bring their own lawn chairs although a limited number will be provided for out of town visitors. In case of rain, services will be at the Wittemberg Church. The speaker will be Vernon Terlouw, of Killduff, a Korean War era veteran.

• “Never Going Home” services will begin at 9 a.m. Monday at Ashton Chapel, in front of Ashton Wildwood Park in Baxter. The church service will begin at 9 a.m. with a cemetery service after 9:30 a.m. Guest speaker this year will be Wayne Marek, Veterans Readjustment Counselor out of Des Moines.

• Sams Pioneer Cemetery Memorial Day Services will begin at 8 a.m. Monday with the Mingo American Legion Post Honor Guard.

• Newton Union Cemetery Memorial Day Service will begin at 10 a.m. Monday at the cemetery. The services are arranged and sponsored by the Jasper County Veterans Council.

• The Memorial Day service in Colfax will begin at 10 a.m. at the Colfax Cemetery followed by a program at the river.

• Baxter American Legion Post 493 will host a Memorial Day Service at 10 a.m. Monday at Restland Cemetery in Baxter. In case of rain, the service will be at the Congregational UCC Church.

• Prairie City’s Memorial Day Service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Waveland Cemetery. In case of inclement weather, the service will be at the Family Life Center.

• Newton Golden “K” Kiwanis will meet at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in the activity room at Newton Village, 110 N. Fifth Ave. W. in Newton.

• Congressman Dave Loebsack’s District Representative Bri Dennison will host open office hours at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Uncle Nancy’s Coffeehouse & Eatery, 114 N. Second Ave. W. in Newton.

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Club News Kellogg Garden Club In May, members of the Kellogg Garden Club planted several flats of annu-

als in five city flower beds. Earlier in the month they weeded and spread 115 bags of mulch to rejuvenate the plantings in

those beds.

This is part of their care and maintenance of many public flower beds in the city of Kellogg.

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Police Blotter Newton Police Department • Kuldeep Kaur, 46, of Newton, was cited with failure to obey stop sign and yield right of way following an accident at 5:20 p.m. May 19 at the intersection of South Sixth Avenue West and West Sixth Street South.

Kaur was traveling east, stopped at the stop sign, entered the intersection and struck a northbound vehicle driven by a juvenile.

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Unwitting comments from dad cause childless daughter pain DEAR ABBY: I am a 40-year-old childless single woman. I spent several years doing various day care jobs and have great love for children, but due to female health issues, I am unable to have my own. I have a great job and home, but cannot afford fertility treatments or adoption, both of which are expensive.

My fertility issues have caused me heartbreak and many tears. My father often comments about how disappointed he is that he has no grandchildren. Recently, he made an offhand remark that I was “selfish” for not having had any. It upset me so much I cried for days. Dad is a good man, and I know he didn’t mean to be hurtful.

How do I approach him about how his comment affected me without hurting him? I don’t know how much detail to give him about my fertility issues. Should I just let it be and ignore him when he complains about not having grandkids? — CHILDLESS IN IDAHO DEAR CHILDLESS: Do not ignore this! Tell your father that you are UNABLE to conceive because of a medical problem and exactly how his comment made you feel. You should also tell him you are unable to afford fertility treatments or adoption because of the cost involved, and not to raise the subject again because it is hurtful and beyond your ability to remedy. Perhaps you could channel your motherly instincts by exploring foster care and other ways you can help children in need.

DEAR ABBY: My husband left me for another woman four months ago. We had been married for 33 years, and my world has been ripped apart.

Now he says he wants to try to reconcile, and it has me feeling extremely confused. While I still love him, I know our relationship will never be the same as before. Will I look like a fool to everyone if I let him come home?

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you look to “everyone” is far less important than how you feel. You are correct that if you reconcile, your relationship will never be the same. But has it occurred to you that it might be better?

Husbands stray for all kinds of reasons. Before you make any final decisions about taking him back, insist on counseling so you can understand exactly what they were. That’s how broken marriages are repaired.

DEAR ABBY: I had friendships with both of my second cousins, “Tom” and “Jane,” a brother and sister in their 60s. They have long been estranged from each other. Tom was estranged from his parents as well. Jane was their parents’ caregiver.

Jane called me to say their father was near death and thought I would want to know. Then she said, “I’m not telling Tom, and I’m asking you to do the same.” I told her it was an awkward request because I am friendly with him, too.

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Ankeny ranks among fast-growing cities ANKENY — The Des Moines suburb of Ankeny is the only large Midwestern city to rank among the fastest-growing cities in the nation. New U.S. Census Bureau estimates released Thursday show that Ankeny’s population jumped 28.6 percent between 2010 and 2016 to reach 58,627.

Among U.S. cities with at least 50,000 residents, Ankeny’s growth ranked 14th nationwide. The fastest-growing communities in the state are all generally near either Des Moines or Iowa City.

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High school teacher charged in marijuana case DUBUQUE — An eastern Iowa high school teacher has been charged with marijuana possession.

Court records say 46-year-old Douglas Spahn also is charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested after a search of his home Tuesday and released the next day. Court documents say Spahn told an officer that he used marijuana to treat his back pain.

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Northeast Iowa plant will remain open MONONA — A Clayton County plant slated for closure this year will remain open.

A Commercial Vehicle Group filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said the company’s Monona plant will not be closed, as announced last July. The company had planned to move the plant production to a facility in Agua Prieta, Mexico.

But the May 24 SEC filing also says the plans changed because of “production challenges with new launches, elevated seasonal orders and a tight labor market in Agua Prieta.”

ADEL — The adoptive parents of a 16-year-old girl who authorities say weighed only 56 pounds when she died have pleaded not guilty in her death.

Authorities say Sabrina Ray was found dead May 12 inside the Perry home she shared with her parents, 41-year-old Marc Ray and 40-year-old Misty Ray, and her siblings. Marc and Misty Ray are each charged with child endangerment causing death, child endangerment causing serious injury and neglect.

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DUBUQUE — An Altoona man accused of stealing around $40,000 from his ailing father has been sentenced to probation for two to five years. Court records say 40-year-old Jeffrey Kass also was given a deferred judgment at his sentencing last week in Dubuque County. He’d pleaded guilty to dependent adult abuse-exploitation. Under a deferred judgment, the conviction will be removed from Kass’ record.

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IOWA CITY (AP) — The University of Iowa athletics department’s information technology director spent school money on personal items for his home and then submitted false invoices to cover his tracks, according to a state audit released Thursday.

The employee, Patrick Delin, also spent thousands of dollars traveling to a conference in Colorado that wasn’t related to his work and registering for a Miami conference he didn’t attend, the audit showed.

Delin gave his wife, who works in the department’s academic center, a free university cellphone for 2 ½ years even though she didn’t need one for her job, the report said.

Johnson County Attorney Janet Lyness said Thursday that she would review the report to determine whether charges should be filed.

Delin, 40, admitted to auditors he made personal purchases, claiming he repeatedly mixed up which credit card he was using on his Amazon account. He paid back some but not all of the questioned spending.

A call to a number listed as Delin’s rang unanswered and he didn’t reply to Facebook messages seeking comment.

AP Photo Acting Iowa Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg, left, and Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds enter a news conference together Thursday at the Statehouse in Des Moines. Reynolds named Republican attorney Adam Gregg as her administration’s No. 2 official Thursday but stopped just short of making him the official lieutenant governor.

Gov. Reynolds names Adam Gregg ‘acting’ lieutenant DES MOINES (AP) — Seeking to avoid a legal fight over her power, Gov. Kim Reynolds named Republican attorney Adam Gregg as her administration’s No. 2 leader Thursday but stopped just short of making him the official lieutenant governor.

Democratic Attorney General Tom Miller advised Reynolds this month that the Iowa Constitution would not give her the authority to name her replacement as lieutenant governor after she succeeded Gov. Terry Branstad, who resigned Wednesday to become U.S. ambassador to China. Miller’s opinion angered Reynolds, who said she believed she had that power and might appoint a new lieutenant even if it risked a legal challenge.

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“Battling over who is gonna be second in line in succession is a distraction and it is a waste of taxpayer dollars at this point,” she said.

Gregg, 34, is expected to play a major role in running the executive branch and setting policy, as well as be Reynolds’ likely running mate next year. He will earn the lieutenant governor’s salary of $103,000 but, unlike the normal officeholder, will not be in the line of gubernatorial succession. Under the Iowa Constitution, Senate President Jack Whitver, R-Ankeny, would become governor if Reynolds dies or leaves office

before January 2019.

Miller said after the announcement that Reynolds’ move clears up legality concerns because of Gregg’s exclusion from succession.

“I hasten to emphasize that the key fundamental question here is who succeeds to be governor, and she’s complied fully with our opinion,” he said.

Des Moines attorney Gary Dickey, who had considered challenging a lieutenant governor appointment, also said he believed Gregg’s arrangement “removes any basis for a legal challenge.”

“As a matter of law, he’s just another staff member of the office,” Dickey said. “It’s a positive sign that she recognizes there are constitutional limitations to the office.

I’m not sure that’s always been the case for the last six years.”

DES MOINES(AP) — Three people died Thursday from injuries received in a Des Moines apartment fire, the city’s fire chief said.

The blaze broke out Thursday afternoon at the Eddy Apartments, about two miles west of downtown Des Moines.

Fire Chief John TeKippe confirmed late Thursday afternoon that three people had died.

One person died on the scene and two others died later at a hospital.

TeKippe said a firefighter suffering from smoke inhalation was also transported to a hospital. The firefighter was in stable condition Thursday evening.

Police had initially reported that three people were critically injured in the fire. Two others were also reported to have been injured and hospitalized. Officials have not released the names of those killed or hurt.

Investigators are trying to determine the cause of the fire they say

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Branderhurst receives agricultural accomplishment award Newton Daily News Josie Branderhurst, of Monroe and student at PCM High School, was recently presented the school’s highest agricultural honor the DEKALB Agricultural Accomplishment Award, sponsored by Monsanto Company.

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ter of Bryan and Deb Branderhurst, received the award for excellence in academics, leadership and agricultural work experience. Her significant experiences and accomplishments included National Honor Society, September Student of the Month, Iowa FFA Degree, Diamond Trail Chapter Vice President and

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Amber Samson is Branderhurst’s agricultural education instructor at PCM High School.

This year the DEKALB Agricultural Accomplishment Award celebrates its 70th anniversary. Over these 70 years more than 168.000 high school seniors from across

the country have received the Award, which has become a symbol for excellence and the school’s highest agricultural honor.

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Enjoy your holiday, play it safe and return home alive Drowning is the Nation’s second leading cause of accidental death, yet it is possible just by wearing a life jacket these drowning deaths can be reduced.

Statistics show that 90 percent of those who drown at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lakes and rivers may have survived if they had worn a life jacket. Here are some safety tips from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to help you have a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day weekend.

Swimming in open water is more difficult than in a swimming pool. You can tire more quickly and get into trouble. Even the best swimmers can misjudge the water and their skills when boating and swimming. Conditions can change quickly in open water, so before entering

the water, put on a life jacket. While wearing a life jacket you will not use as much energy, it will help you float, and most importantly it will help ensure that you return home alive to those who love you. Peer pressure can kill so friends make friends swim in designated areas and wear a life jacket.

While on or near the water, watch your children. It only takes 20 seconds for a child to drown and before you know it, your child could be gone. A lot of people believe that if someone is drowning they will yell for help, and that is not the case at all. Several people drown each year within ten feet of safety because the people around them did not recognize that they were drowning. The four signs of a drowning victim in-

clude head back, gasping for air, no yelling or sound and arms slapping the water looking like they are trying to climb out of the water. Seconds count and it could make the difference between life and death, so watch those you love.

Boaters should be aware of a silent and invisible killer while boating. Carbon monoxide can accumulate anywhere in or around boats regardless of what type of boat you have.

Early symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include eye irritation, headache, nausea, weakness and dizziness.

Know the signs and stay alive. Install and maintain carbon monoxide detectors on and inside your boat. Maintain a fresh circulation of air through and around your boat at all times.

Avoid areas around boats where exhaust fumes may be present.

Do not let those you love swim under or around the boarding platform because the silent kill-

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Summer Reading Kick-Off Picnic set for June 1 at the library Holiday Closures The library will be closed on Monday in observance of Memorial Day and Tuesday for staff training. The library will resume normal hours on Wednesday.

Summer Reading Kick-Off Picnic 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday — 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

and under must have an adult guardian present in the building. The movie for June 2 is “Moana,” 107 minutes.

who want to preserve their life story for future generations. Call 641-792-4108 to register.

log to keep track of the books they read. This is the first opportunity to register for youth summer reading events.

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

All materials provided, adults only please.

Friday Flicks 1 p.m. June 2 — Join us on Friday afternoons for a family-friendly movie in the library meeting room. Bring your own popcorn, beverages are provided. Seating is on the floor, and attendees may bring a pillow if they like. All movies have a G or PG rating. Library policy is that children age 10

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

Sir Rustalot Storytime 10:30 a.m. June 9 — Join us for a special Newton Fest storytime on the Library lawn. The storytime will be held on the front lawn by Sir Rustalot.

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Yoga at the Library 6 p.m. June 12 — Certified yoga instructor, Meghan Davis, leads an introductory class for adults. No previous experience necessary. Attendees may bring a towel or yoga mat, if they wish. Call 641792-4108 to register.

Announcing the 5th Annual Iowa Women’s Landowner Conference set for June Newton Daily News Organizers are happy to announce the Fifth Annual Iowa Women’s Landowner Conference on June 22 in Brooklyn. This conference is brought to you by the Iowa County Women Land and Legacy and Iowa Land Sales & Farm Management.

The conference is open to everyone, but is specifically tailored to women. Fun Fact: women own or co-own over half of Iowa’s farmland.

Because of this, women have the potential to transform Iowa’s landscape and farm communities in significant and positive ways. Every effort is made to target the educational needs of women in Iowa, focusing on their empowerment and encouraging local contacts and relationships. We also strive to provide information to those who want to learn more about how to care for and pass on the land.

Estate Planning is an ever-evolving topic, most effectively applied when families plan together.

The conference has addressed a variety of relevant topics the past four years. The 2017 agenda will feature Marji Guyler-Alaniz, president and founder of FarmHer. Marji is a lifetime Iowan and lover of photography. Through FarmHer she is updating the image of agriculture by showing the female side of farming, creating community amongst women in agriculture and outreach to young women interested in agriculture. Iowa Finance Authority will present on beginning tax programs and the benefit they provide Iowa landowners. The afternoon session will highlight Estate Planning & Trusts, the Great Debate. Erin Herbold-Swalwell and Cristy Tackett-Hunt are two local Iowa attorneys who will advocate both for and against trusts in estate planning. Mike

Pearson, host of IPTVs Market to Market, will be the Master of Ceremonies injecting humor and engaging the audience with his local charm for the 5th consecutive year.

Iowa County Women Land and Legacy member Jennifer Ness, shared “The success of our conference each year validates the need for this kind of outreach.”

Estate planning is complex and confusing, this year’s sessions on Trusts should shed light on both sides of the Trust issue. FarmHer is all about women and empowerment, highlighting their role in Ag and communities. The goal is to educate and motivate attendees to take action on their own situations.

This local conference has been able to continuously recruit powerhouse presenters and offer a professional conference experience for minimal cost to participants. Past

conference attendees rave about the food, the presenters and the personal networking opportunities experienced each year, which is why over half are repeat participants! If you haven’t attended previously, 2017 is the year to start.

The conference will be Thursday, June 22 at the Michael J. Manatt Community Center in Brooklyn. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Various speakers are scheduled throughout the day, concluding around 3:30 pm. The conference fee is $30. Breakfast, snacks, lunch, handouts and door prizes are all provided.

To reserve your seat at the conference, register online by visiting iowalandsales.com/. You may also call 319-6681052 or email lgahring@ iastate.edu. Registration fees may be paid in advance or on the day of the event.

Those with disabilities who require accommodations to attend or participate in this conference should contact Lynn Gahring at 319668-1052 or lgahring@ iastate.edu.

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New wetland mitigation available to Iowa Farmers DES MOINES — USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Iowa Agricultural Mitigation, Inc. (IAM) announced today that the first round of wetland mitigation credits are now available to farmers seeking alternatives for their farmed wetlands.

“We have 38 credits available through our first bank site in Hancock County,” said Kim Perlstein, IAM executive director. “IAM is working with other landowners with the goal of offering three additional wetland banks by the end of the year.”

Wetland mitigation banking uses a market-based approach to compensate for unavoidable impacts to wetlands in another location. Banked wetland mitigation credits are made available after the restoration, creation or enhancement of previously converted wetlands protected by a conservation easement.

USDA conservation compliance requires any farmer who wishes to convert a wetland for commodity production to offset that loss through mitigation. This is required to maintain eligibility for USDA benefits. IAM is one of 10 wetland mitigation banks which received $7 million in 2016 from NRCS to restore, create or enhance wetland ecosystems and provides conservation options to farmers. The Iowa bank received $700,000 in NRCS funding to help cover administrative costs, pay for engineering and marketing.

No NRCS funds are used to purchase wetlands.

“Wetlands are vital to the health of Iowa’s ecosystems. When functioning properly, wetlands provide many environmental benefits including improving water quality, recharging groundwater, providing flood control, cycling nutrients and maintaining critical wildlife habitat,” said Kurt Simon, Iowa NRCS state conservationist.

For more information about purchasing wetland credits, please go to www.iowamitgation.com. For more information about wetland compliance requirements, please go to www.ia.nrcs.usda.gov or visit your local NRCS field office.

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Plein Air Watercolor Class 6 p.m. June 29 — Local artist, Margaret Caldwell, leads an introductory adult watercolor class on the library lawn.

The class will include instruction on watercolor paint techniques and participants will create their own landscape painting. All materials are provided. Call 641-792-4108 to register.

All gave some...

Some gave all!

of those who SERVED . . .

On Memorial Day, we pause to honor the memory of the brave men and women who have given their lives in the service of our country.

Our thoughts, our prayers and our eternal gratitude are with them and their families.

We will never forget.

Rock the Library: Stutterin’ Jimmy and the Goosebumps 6:30 p.m. June 19 — Stutterin’ Jimmy and the Goosebumps are kicking off our outdoor summer concert series. Lawn chairs and picnics are encouraged. All ages welcome.

On Memorial Day, we stand together to respect and honor the American soldiers who gave their lives in defense of our country’s freedom. You can show your gratitude and respect for these heroes by displaying your American flag at half-staff during the morning hours of May 29, 2017 and raising it to full-staff at noon.

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Council Continued from Page 1A Director of finance and development Bryan Friedman and senior analyst Natalie Umsted spoke to the council about the reorganization, as their positions are impacted by the changes. Both requested more time to study the change as a group to work out what would be best for both the city and the employees.

“I think the best step forward would be to pause, work together as a team to come up with a collaborate decision that is a fit for the staff and for our departments,” Umsted said. “Taking a step back, not passing it tonight and figuring out exactly what those goals are and objectives are and figuring out how we can align resources to meet those goals instead of just reallocating one position almost entirely.

This affects my job and my day to day work very substantially. I would just request a little more time to work together on it as staff.”

Muckler said he spoke with each employee affected by the changes individually and as a group to gain their feedback. He said he gave the reorganization a lot of thought and feels the proposal matches the values he stated when he came to Newton and started in his position.

“Specifically monthly finance reports, I think

we can do a better job with that. I think we can do a better job with some of our day-to-day things we are doing such as our warrants process, I think we can bring some more accountability into that process, we can be spending more time looking at financial policies ... I think having more of a focus on our finances in really going to help come annual budget time,” Muckler said. “We will have two employees who are focused on economic development and economic development alone. There won’t be any distractions for those employees and I think that is going to work well.”

Muckler wants to have an open and transparent government, allowing citizens to see where their money is being used on a regular basis, he said.

Councilwoman Evelyn George agreed with Muckler about having finance and economic development separated.

She shared her personal experience working in two different areas and how it was a challenge giving the appropriate focus on each task.

“I worked in product development and when you are working in today’s business and tomorrow’s business, you are always being pulled in both directions,” George said. “When I was able to be in an advanced design department where I could only focus on tomorrow’s

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Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News Newton Director of Finance and Development Bryan Friedman talks about the timing of the change in his job title and responsibilities with city council during its special meeting on Wednesday. Friedman was approved to head up the newly created economic development department as the economic development director.

business, you get a lot more done because you only have to think about tomorrow.”

She commended the move and the new department’s ability to push the timelines of projects already underway while having separate employees focusing on “today” business such as finance and marketing. Councilwoman Miranda Kulis agreed and talked about the many goal setting and strategic planning sessions city council and staff participated in the fall.

“I think this reorganization definitely achieves some of the top goals that we set out in those planning sessions,” Kulis said. “Really the drive and focus on economic

development as well as the transparency and allowing our constituents and our citizens to really see what we have been doing and being open and honest about that.”

Councilwoman Lin Chapé spoke about her expectations of city staff through the transition of positions.

“We have a seasoned staff here, and I appreciate that. We also have fresh eyes in our community through our city administrator, I also appreciate that. We have a lot to do, and I think that sometimes change is hard, but it is also good,” Chapé said. “I have been riddled and received a lot of opinions on this very plan. I appreciate our citizens in our com-

munity willing to come forward. I don’t appreciate them coming forward with half information. I would expect our team here, even though you may not agree with the structure upfront, to stand up and at least try to support it for a period of time, knowing you will be able to give full feedback to your city administrator.”

Chapé said she expects to have progress reports on the reorganization from both Muckler and city staff as it moves forward.

“Rather than sitting and shaking your heads ‘no’ and being doubtful Thomases, we have a professional group of people, and I would expect this group to stand

up and if that doesn’t happen I will be totally disappointed,” Chapé said. “I do believe in our staff and our leadership in this community.”

Additional changes in the public work department were also approved by council at its previous regular meeting.

Following retirements and resignations in the department, two parks superintendent positions remained open. To fill those positions, public works director Keith Laube proposed combining the duties of the parks administrative superintendent, parks operations superintendent and greens superintendent into two superintendent positions, a parks operations superintendent and a parks operations assistant superintendent.

An additional grounds keeper position will also be added, increasing the number from three to four.

The current greens superintendent will fill the park’s operations assistant superintendent and the park operations superintendent and grounds keeper position will be advertised.

The plan will, in time, provides a savings in wages and benefits of approximately $97,000 in the first year, Laube said, and $56,000 per year when the position reach the highest step on the city’s pay matrix.

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

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Reynolds plays her game all the way to 4A state

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News

Sand shots were on Newton High junior Alayna Reynolds’ to-work-on list for Thursday. Reynolds is settling in preparing for her first state golf tournament.

“You never want to be in the sand, but I had trouble hitting out of the sand a couple times during Monday’s regional. I need to work on my sand shots today along with several other things.. well, maybe, every-

thing,” Reynolds said with a smile.

Reynolds shot a 90, finishing in a tie for fifth at the Iowa Class 4A Region 3 golf tournament Monday at St. Andrews Golf Club course in Cedar Rapids. She plays in the 2017 Iowa Class 4A State Tournament Tuesday and Wednesday at Elmwood Country Club in Marshalltown.

“I was just trying to play golf, but it kept coming up in my mind that if I do well it is

for state. I tried pushing all that out of my mind and just play golf,” Reynolds said of the 4A regional meet.

“I got a little nervous in the middle of the round.”

Reynolds said Newton head coach Scott Enyart told her late in the round she needed two pars to get in. She said on the last hole she downed a 15-foot putt for the second par then it was a waiting game.

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Fillies end CMB’s soccer season

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News

GRIMES — There was a lot of emotion on the Collins-Maxwell/Baxter girls’ soccer team’s bench Thursday.

For the first time in several seasons, CMB coach Gary Cummings had a squad that truly cares about the sport of soccer. That’s what made the 10-0 road loss to Dallas Center-Grimes that much more emotional.

“They care about what happens, and they have plenty of feelings for one another,” Cummings said.

“The other night at practice it started to rain so I ended early. None of them wanted to quit though. They love playing together.”

The Fillies dominated the match and three goals during a span of a minute in the first half popped any momentum the Raiders came into the game with.

DCG led 3-0 at the time of those three goals that pushed the lead to six.

“It’s a great bunch of girls. I hate to see it end this way, but that’s the way it goes sometimes,” Cummings said.

CMB came into the game winners of four straight.

The Raiders ended the season 7-6, which was more victories than the five previous years combined.

They also won seven games in 2011.

The Raiders went 0-14 last year and 0-12 the year before.

The previous three seasons netted just five wins.

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News

Troy Hyde/Daily News Collins-Maxwell/Baxter senior Kathleen Baldwin struggles to hold back her emotions in the second half as the Raider girls’ soccer team’s season came to a close against Dallas Center-Grimes on Thursday. CMB lost to the Fillies, 10-0.

A strong freshmen class and a large number of seniors helped the program turn things around.

“The attitude mainly.

Whoosh — is how it goes H

Cardinals’ offense is stymied again

ave you ever noticed how time has a habit of going really slow then whoosh — it flies by. Part of my job as a sports journalist is hurry up and wait, but once the wait is over, things are crammed together and non stop.

That is how it has been for several weeks now since spring sports collide with summer high school baseball and softball here in Iowa. We had a bit of a breather — not much — at the end of March. It’s been rolling along pretty heavy since then.

Spring sports are on the down side as regular seasons are over. Postseasons are wrapping up one by one.

We have three golfers set to play in state tournaments, starting this weekend with the boys’ Class 2A tournament in Fort Dodge. Prairie

Whether they started or not, the kids just kept working.

They are a close knit family,” Cummings said.

Junior Lexi Smith scored

The Pressbox Jocelyn Sheets City-Monroe’s Dayton Boell plays in his first state tournament.

On Tuesday and Wednesday, Newton High junior Alayna Reynolds and PCM senior Bre Maher take to the state links in 4A and 3A, respectively. It’s their first state tournament appearances also. Reynolds will play on the Elmwood Country Club course in Marshalltown and Maher takes on the Lake Panorama National Golf Course in Panora.

This will be the fifth straight year Newton has been represented either by a team or an individual at the 4A state golf tournament.

Although she’s never competed in a state tournament, Reynolds is familiar to the atmosphere. She’s attended state golf tournament in the past to watch her older brother and sister compete.

the first of her two goals in the seventh minute to put the Fillies (8-9) up 1-0 in the game.

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It was tough watching Newton High’s boys come across the soccer field at Hudson Wednesday. As they have done all season — win or lose — they came over to thank their fans for coming and supporting them. It is never easy to lose when you’ve put so much hard work and effort in playing toward the team goal of a state championship.

Unfortunately, it’s true only one team is truly happy at the end of any sport season — the state champions. The Cardinals came up short on Wednesday falling to No. 11 Hudson, 4-1, at Hudson.

The area boys’ soccer teams have all closed out the 2017 season. Area girls’ soccer team opened postseason play Thursday with Collins-Maxwell/Baxter losing in Class 2A regional play.

Newton and PCM play in regional action Tuesday.

Newton High has a girls’ doubles team headed to state next week. Senior Megan Pressgrove and junior Bethany Baumgartner qualified for the Class 1A state tournament in Iowa City on

CHARITON — Two hits again for the second game in a row for the Newton High baseball team and the same result — a loss. Chariton’s Chargers hit 11 singles in an 8-3 win over the visiting Cardinals on Thursday night.

“We hit the ball hard but only had the two hits. We showed glimpses tonight,” Newton head coach Dustin Brisel said. “Our pitchers threw strikes. Chariton put the ball in play against us.”

Newton’s two hits were a double by senior Brennen Dodd and a single by junior Trevor Ergenbright. Neither hit came in the sixth inning when Newton scored its three runs.

Trailing 7-0, the Cardinals averted a shutout when senior Tyler Stanton drew a leadoff walk in the top of the sixth. Stanton was on second with two outs and Dodd walked. Stanton and Dodd stole third and second, respectively.

Each team committed two errors in the game. Chariton’s two came back-to-back on balls hit by senior Trey CARDINALS | 3B

Thursday and Friday. This is the second year in a row for Pressgrove to compete as a doubles partner in the 1A state tournament.

Newton’s boys ended their tennis season last week at the district tournament. Also wrapping up last week was the track season as 56 athletes from the area competed in the 2017 Iowa High School Track and Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines.

The state track meet is a three-day event. Hats off to all of the area athletes and all athletes competing this year for great efforts under less-than great weather conditions. It was cold, wet and windy on Friday and Saturday of the state meet. Even under those conditions, we witnessed personal-best marks and times, school records and state records from the Iowa high school athletes.

Oh, and by the way, softball and baseball season got underway this week.

Whoosh it goes!

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SPORTS CALENDAR Friday Softball Newton at Ames, 9th 4:30 p.m., varsity 6 p.m., JV 7:30 p.m.

Lynnville-Sully at North Mahaska, 6 p.m.

Colfax-Mingo at BGM, 6 p.m.

CMB at Roland-Story, 7 p.m.

Saydel at PCM, 7 p.m.

Baseball Lynnville-Sully at North Mahaska, 6 p.m.

BGM at Colfax-Mingo, 6 p.m.

CMB at Roland-Story, 7 p.m.

Saydel at PCM, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday Softball Newton JV at BCLUW tournament, 10 a.m.

Lynnville-Sully at Ballard, 10 a.m.

Tuesday Soccer Girls Regional Class 2A, Region 5 Oskaloosa at Newton, 6 p.m.

Class 1A Region 7 PCM at Pella Christian, 6 p.m.

Golf Girls state Newton at 4A, Marshalltown, 9 a.m.

PCM at 3A, Lake Panorama, 9 a.m.

Baseball Bondurant-Farrar at Newton, JV 5:30 p.m., varsity 7;30 p.m.

PCM at CMB, 5:15 p.m.

Softball PCM at CMB, 7 p.m.

Pella at Colfax-Mingo, 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday Golf Girls state Newton at 4A, Marshalltown, 9 a.m.

PCM at 3A, Lake Panorama, 9 a.m.

Baseball Dallas Center-Grimes at Newton, JV 5:30 p.m., varsity 7:30 p.m.

CMB at Gilbert, 5:30 p.m.

Montezuma at Colfax-Mingo, 5:30 p.m.

Lynnville-Sully at BGM, 6 p.m.

Softball Dallas Center-Grimes at Newton, JV 5:30 p.m., varsity 7:30 p.m.

CMB at Gilbert, 7 p.m.

Colfax-Mingo at Montezuma, 6 p.m.

Lynnville-Sully at BGM, 6 p.m.

ISU lands Nebraska transfer Jacobson AMES (AP) — Former Nebraska forward Michael Jacobson is transferring to Iowa State.

Jacobson, who g r e w up just d o w n the road f r o m Jacobson A m e s in Waukee, Iowa, is a 6-foot-9, 240-pound power forward. He made 56 starts in two seasons with the Cornhuskers, averaging 5.3 points and 5.2 rebounds a game.

Jacobson also pulled down 153 offensive rebounds for Nebraska, an area Iowa State struggled with last season.

Jacobson will sit out next season per NCAA transfer rules. He’ll have two seasons left to play for the Cyclones

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Russell powers sixth-ranked Tigerhawks to win over Thunder

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News

COLFAX — Colfax-Mingo senior Amy Russell had the team’s only hit, but it was a two-run home run in the first inning and that helped the Class 1A No. 6 Tigerhawks to a 3-1 home victory over Grand View Christian on Thursday.

Russell was 1-for-3 with a walk and a home run in the

Russell Thunder.

game. It was her second homer of the season.

Russell also improved to 2-0 in the circle by allowing no earned runs on two hits and five walks against the

Russell struck out 12.

Grand View Christian got within one in the sixth inning, but Colfax-Mingo (2-1) regained a two-run advantage when junior Rhiannon Haley was walked with the bases loaded in the bottom half of the inning.

Haley walked four times in the game.

Senior Alivia Haley walked three times and scored once.

The Tigerhawks were walked 10 times in the game.

The Tigerhawks hit the road to play BGM in South Iowa Cedar League play at 6 p.m.

Friday in Brooklyn.

Colfax-Mingo hosts 4A Pella at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in Colfax.

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

PCM dominates East Marshall, improves to 3-0

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News PRAIRIE CITY — Senior Braden Phifer won his first start of the season on the mound and had two hits and two RBIs at the plate during Prairie City-Monroe’s baseball win over East Marshall during non-conference action on Thursday.

Phifer allowed three hits and three walks in 4 2/3 innings on the mound, and the Mustangs improved to 3-0 with a 12-0 victory in five innings. Phifer was 2-for-3 at the plate.

“He was at a certain pitch count level that I didn’t want to run him past,” PCM coach Jeff Lindsay said.

“That’s why I didn’t let him finish the Phifer game. That will happen sometimes with the new pitch count rules.”

Speaking of pitch count rules, East Marshall (0-4) was hampered by lack of pitchers being able to throw. The visit-

ing Mustangs played a doubleheader Wednesday and played South Tama County on Monday.

Because of that, five pitchers were unavailable to throw against PCM. Freshman Dane Owens finished the game for PCM on the mound. He struck out the only batter he faced in the top of the fifth inning.

Sophomore Preston Van Wyk had two hits, including a double, and added two runs and three RBIs. Senior Ethan Thomas had two hits, an RBI and a run

scored, and sophomore Reed Worth collected two RBIs and a run.

“We’re getting a lot more comfortable at the plate,” Lindsay said.

“We are more patient and not getting anxious. We are getting in good counts to get good pitches to hit.”

PCM (3-0) hosts Class 3A Saydel (2-1) in a Heart of Iowa Conference game at 7:30 p.m.

Friday in Prairie City.

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

Raider baseball falls to Greene County in HOIC play

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News COLLINS — The Collins-Maxwell/Baxter baseball team mustered up just three hits and walked twice at the plate during an 8-0 loss to Greene County on Thursday.

Seniors Creighton Caple and Brady Ross and sophomore Derrick Klemme all had singles, and senior Brady Kemp and freshman Cole

Damman each walked once in the loss.

G r e e n e County (1-1 overall, 1-1 in the HOIC) plated three runs in the first inning, went Caple up 4-0 after two innings and scored its final four runs in the third frame.

The Rams had 10 hits and no errors in the game.

Junior Bryce Bacon started on the mound and allowed eight runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out four in taking the loss for CMB (0-2).

Freshman Carter Nelson tossed two clean innings in the fourth and fifth and allowed two hits, walked one and struck out one.

Tom Gannon had three hits,

two runs and two RBIs to lead Greene County. Trey Tucker added two hits, one run and one RBI. Ben Wilkens earned the win on the mound after allowing no runs on three hits in six innings.

CMB plays Roland-Story at 7 p.m. Friday in Story City.

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

NFL Hall of Famer Cortez Kennedy found dead at age 48 Cortez Kennedy was a hulking force at defensive tackle, the cornerstone of a franchise that had little to cheer about for most of his playing career.

And yet what Kennedy accomplished as a player with the Seattle Seahawks — which was good enough for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame — was secondary to the affable personality that made him a revered figure long after his career ended.

Police in Orlando, Florida, said the 48-year-old Kennedy was found dead Tuesday morning. Orlando Police Department public information officer Wanda Miglio said the circumstances surrounding his death are still unknown but that there is nothing suspicious about it. An investigation is being conducted.

“The full story lies in his loving, fun, positive and giving heart,” said New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis, who worked for the Seahawks during Kennedy’s playing career. “In my many years working in the NFL, no one better exemplified what it meant to be a great player on

the field, and yet that paled in comparison to what Cortez meant to the people who knew him off the field.”

A star who spent his entire 11-year NFL career in relative obscurity playing in Seattle, Kennedy became the second Seahawks player inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2012. He was an unmovable wall as a dominant defensive tackle, and a quiet, gentle soul away from the field never interested in finding himself in the spotlight.

“Cortez Kennedy has been a pillar of the Seahawks franchise since joining the team as a rookie in 1990,” the Seahawks said in a statement. “Tez was the heart and soul of the Seahawks through the 1990s and endeared himself to 12s all across the Pacific Northwest as a player who played with a selfless and relentless approach to the game. ... We are proud to have been represented by such a special person.”

Kennedy was the No. 3 overall pick in the 1990 draft out of Miami and Seattle smartly never let him leave. He brought notoriety to an other-

Iowa TE threatened with gun in hometown of Omaha OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Police say a 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of pulling a gun on Iowa tight end Noah Fant.

Fant, a graduate of Omaha South High School, told police he was threatened Tuesday night while he was in a northwest Omaha park near his home.

Fant says a man he recognized came up to his car window, pointed a gun at him and told him to leave.

Police say they saw Matthew Trimble run into a garage and

that he later admitted to confronting Fant. Trimble has been charged with making terroristic threats.

His attorney did not immediately return a message left Thursday.

Fant Fant played in six games last season as a freshman for the Hawkeyes, making nine catches for 70 yards and one touchdown.

wise dreadful period in Seahawks history as an eight-time Pro Bowler and was the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 1992.

For many seasons of his career, Kennedy was the reason the Seahawks were relevant.

“Really sad to lose a guy like Cortez Kennedy,” Broncos’ general manager John Elway tweeted . Elway was chased around by Kennedy twice a year for much of the 1990s as competitors in the AFC West.

“A great personality, a great player and I enjoyed competing against him.”

Even though he last played for the Seahawks in 2000, he remained a significant part of the organization.

He was a mainstay around the team during training camp and would occasionally roll through the locker room during the regular season grabbing a few minutes with anyone — players, coaches, media — up for a chat.

That personality was evident nearly 30 years ago when Dennis Erickson first met Kennedy at Miami. At the time, Erickson was taking over for

Jimmy Johnson with the Hurricanes and inherited a player that was just coming into his own after transferring from Northwest Mississippi Community College. In Erickson’s first year with the Hurricanes — and Kennedy’s last — Miami won the national title and Kennedy was a second-team AP All-America selection.

Erickson saw that personality again in 1995 when he became the head coach of the Seahawks and Kennedy was his star player.

“He always had a smile on his face. There was no arrogance about him at all. Not at all,” Erickson said. “He wouldn’t think he was as good as he was. ... He was just a great young man. He was one of the closest guys I’ve been around in coaching. I was close with his family and he was close with my family and we kept in touch all these years. It’s hard to describe him. They don’t make them like him anymore.”

After his playing career ended, Kennedy briefly worked for Loomis as an adviser with the Saints and was an ambassador for the Seahawks.

Hawkeyes get past Maryland in Big Ten baseball tournament BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Matt Hoeg hit a sacrifice fly in the top of the ninth inning and Iowa beat Maryland 9-8 on Thursday in their Big Ten Tournament baseball opener.

Iowa (35-19) was ahead 6-1 before Maryland scored six in a row to take the lead. Solo home runs by Robert Neustrom and Chris Whelan put Iowa up 8-7 in the top of the sixth.

Maryland’s Marty Costes then tied it

on a homer, but the Terrapins (34-20) left the bases loaded in the bottom of the eighth.

Josh Martsching (40) got the win for Iowa, which will face top-seeded Nebraska in the winner’s bracket at 12:30 p.m. Friday.

The Hawkeyes and Terrapins were forced to play Thursday instead of Wednesday because of a rule stating that games can’t start after 9 p.m.

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Lynnville-Sully diamond squads play home non-conference games

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News SULLY — Lynnville-Sully’s softball team jumped out to a 2-0 lead on visiting Pella’s Lady Dutch on Thursday. The Hawk girls led 4-3 and were three outs away from winning their first game of the season.

The Lady Dutch pushed across five runs in the top of the seventh inning, held the Hawks scoreless in their half of the inning and won 8-4.

Lynnville-Sully dropped to 0-3 on the season.

It was a different story down the hill on the Lynnville-Sully baseball diamond where the Hawk baseball team powered its way to a 17-7 win over visiting Iowa Christian Academy. The Hawks used a 17-hit attack against the Trailblazers.

“We broke out the bats tonight,” Lynnville-Sully head baseball coach Bob Scandridge said. “The kids did a great job of being patient at the plate looking for pitches they could drive. Also, it was a good test of our pitching depth.”

Sophomore Rylan James and junior Elijah Collins went 3-for-4 and 3-for-5, respectively, with three singles each.

James drove in four runs. Senior Tyler Van Zante delivered two doubles and three RBIs. Freshman Bray Noun Harder hit two singles and junior Josh Dunsbergen connected for a single and a double. Noun Harder drove in two runs.

Junior Corbin James had three RBIs and a single. Se-

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nior Caden Dunsbergen and junior Carson Dunsbergen had a base hit apiece.

Issac Collins, a senior, was the starting pitcher for the Hawks, going 2 innings and allowing three runs on one hit and three walks and had one strikeout. Noun Harder threw three innings, gave up four runs on three hits and four walks and struck out four.

Sophomore Evan Squires al-

lowed one hit and struck out one in one inning of work.

The Hawk softball team scored two runs in the bottom of the first inning against Pella. The Lady Dutch tallied a single run in each of the next three innings to lead 3-2.

Lynnville-Sully regained the lead in its two-run fifth inning. The Hawks were up 4-3 when Pella scored five runs in the seventh.

Hitting a single each for the Hawk girls were seniors Haley James and Brenna Lanser, junior McKinley Conover and freshmen Mallory Loftus and Janalle Rozendaal. James scored two runs.

Sophomore Shiloh Cunningham, who drew two walks in the game, had two RBIs for the Hawks. Carson Fisk, another sophomore, had

Cardinals Continued from Page 1B Vanderlaan and sophomore Ryan Barr. Stanton scored on the first Charger miscue then Dodd and Vanderlaan came around to score on the next one.

Stanton started on the mound for the Cardinals and took the loss. He went 3 2/3 innings, allowing seven runs on 10 hits and four walks. He had one strikeout.

Barr finished out the game, throwing 2 1/3 innings. He gave up one run on one hit and two walks. He notched two strikeouts.

Chariton’s Tyler Anderson limited the Cardinals to the two hits, walked three and struck out seven. Brady Ham-

an RBI. Loftus, Fisk and eighth-grader Caitlin Alberts shared the pitching duties. Loftus started and was charged with two runs on one hit and two walks. Fisk gave up two runs on eight hits and one walk and Alberts allowed four runs on tow hits and one walk.

Lynnville-Sully’s baseball team (2-1) and the softball team are on the road Friday in South Iowa Cedar League conference play at North Mahaska. Both games start at 6 p.m. in New Sharon.

The Hawk softball team plays at 10 a.m. Saturday at Ballard.

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

ilton went 3-for-3 and Dylan Stites was 2-for-2 to lead the Chargers’ offense.

“We just have to grind this out. We’re young, but with all the spring sports through now, we’ll have everyone for practices and games,” Brisel said.

Newton has a few days off from competition and can work in practices. The Cardinals (0-3) are back in action at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday against Bondurant-Farrar at Newton’s Woodland Park.

Tuesday will be the NHS baseball teams’ Veterans Night at the ballpark. All veterans attending will be honored prior to the varsity game at Eversman Field.

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

MLB STANDINGS Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Newton High junior Alayna Reynolds focuses on the fairway in front of her before hitting a tee shot during ahome meet this season. Reynolds will play in her first high school state golf tournament next week.

Reynolds Continued from Page 1B “Alayna was tied for fourth at the time and I knew there was one other girl still out on the course who had been playing well,” Enyart said. “It was pretty exciting watching her finish at the regional.”

Reynolds said it was tough to wait for everyone to finish at the regional. She was tied for fourth then tied for fifth.

“One more better score would knock me out, but I did it. I qualified for state,” Reynolds said. “I’m pretty excited. I get to carry on the family tradition.”

Reynolds’ older sister Jessica played in four straight 4A state tournaments, finishing sixth as a senior last year. Her older brother Austin played in the Class 3A state tournament a year ago. She said she knows the atmosphere surrounding the two-day state tournament.

“Being able to watch them play at state tournaments will help me, but I’ll be playing this year. It will be different,” Reynolds said.

Reynolds and Enyart were going to Marshalltown Friday to play a practice round on the Elmwood Country Club course. Newton’s girls have not played on the course since the 2008 state tournament in which the Cardinals finished seventh.

“We’ll get some solid mental images in our minds of the course. We’ll have targets and a game plane for every fairway and green,” Enyart said.

“I’ll be able to be with her as she plays during the state tournament to remind her of things. We’re a good team.”

Reynolds has been playing golf since the age of 7.

She played in tournaments at Newton’s Westwood Golf Course growing up. When she got to high school, she said she really wasn’t interested in playing on the school team as a freshman.

“I watched my sister play at state tournament then I decided maybe I’d like to try it,” she said. “Last year, we didn’t have enough on the team to have both a varsity and junior varsity. I’d rotate with two other girls up to play in varsity meets. I think that helped me prepare for this season.”

As a sophomore, Reynolds was the No. 6 golfer for the varsity with a nine-hole average of 57. This season she was Newton’s No. 1 golfer with a ninehole average of 46. She has an 18-hole average of 92.83.

Reynolds’ lowest score for nine holes this year was a 39.

She shot an 89 as her low for 18 holes.

“Alayna has done it her way.

She has a process she goes through and stays with it,” Enyart said. “Golf is a special sport in it can fit anybody. If they want to put the time and effort into it, they can reap the rewards. Alayna has done that over the past two years.”

Reynolds said she played two nine-hole rounds of golf at Westwood Tuesday and Wednesday. On Thursday, she had a list of what she wanted to work on including the sand shots, chipping around the green and her drives.

“My process out there is looking at the shot I have, determining the yardage of the shot, what the wind is doing, if it is uphill or downhill and then I pick my club,” she said.

“I figure where I’m going to

aim it, set up and just hit the ball. I try not to think of anything but hitting the ball.”

Going onto a course she’s never played before, she was looking forward to the practice round on Friday. Reynolds said Westwood Golf Pro Brad Sponseller worked at Elwood for eight years so she got a few course pointers from him.

“All the fairways are lined with trees so my drives need to be straight,” she said.

Enyart said tee shots, the woods and short iron approach shots are going to be key at the state tournament.

He said even when Reynolds misses a shot, its not that far off and she’s almost always in play.

“My putting has been pretty good of late. I have good drives off the tee and I’ve been hitting my irons pretty solid.

You have to be consistent and I’ve been that most of the season,” she said. “But this is the state tournament and my first so I’m excited and nervous.

We’ll see how things go.”

Leading the Class 4A field at the state tournament is the defending champion Washington junior Sarah Nacos, who led her team to the team title a year ago. Also back is Grinnell junior Alisha Ford, who tied for seventh last year. Ford is joined by Grinnell’s No. 1 golfer for the season, freshman Bella Amador-Lacson.

The state tournament tees off at 9 a.m. Tuesday at Elmwood Country Club. The 36hole tournament concludes with a 9 a.m. start time on Wednesday.

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

Major League Baseball At A Glance The Associated Press All Times CDT American League East Division

W L Pct GB New York 27 17 .614 — Baltimore 25 20 .556 2½ Boston 25 21 .543 3 Tampa Bay 25 25 .500 5 Toronto 21 26 .447 7½ Central Division

W L Pct GB Minnesota 25 18 .581 — Cleveland 24 21 .533 2 Detroit 22 24 .478 4½ Chicago 20 25 .444 6 Kansas City 19 27 .413 7½ West Division

W L Pct GB Houston 32 16 .667 — Los Angeles 25 25 .500 8 Texas 24 24 .500 8 Oakland 21 25 .457 10 Seattle 21 27 .449 10½ Wednesday’s Games Minnesota 4, Baltimore 3 Toronto 8, Milwaukee 4 Oakland 4, Miami 1 Arizona 8, Chicago White Sox 6 Cincinnati 4, Cleveland 3 N.Y. Yankees 3, Kansas City 0 Washington 5, Seattle 1 Boston 9, Texas 4 Tampa Bay 5, L.A. Angels 2 Detroit 6, Houston 3 Thursday’s Games Kansas City at N.Y. Yankees, ppd.

Cincinnati at Cleveland, ppd.

Seattle 4, Washington 2 Tampa Bay 4, L.A. Angels 0 Boston 6, Texas 2 Houston 7, Detroit 6 Friday’s Games Detroit (Farmer 0-0) at Chicago White Sox (Pelfrey 1-4), 4:10 p.m., 1st game Oakland (Graveman 2-2) at N.Y. Yankees (Tanaka 5-3), 6:05 p.m.

Texas (Griffin 4-1) at Toronto (Bolsinger 0-2), 6:07 p.m.

Kansas City (Kennedy 0-4) at Cleveland (Clevinger 2-1), 6:10 p.m.

L.A. Angels (Chavez 4-5) at Miami (Straily 2-3), 6:10 p.m.

Seattle (Gallardo 2-4) at Boston (Rodriguez 3-1), 6:10 p.m.

Baltimore (Gausman 2-3) at Houston (Musgrove 3-4), 7:10 p.m.

Detroit (Boyd 2-4) at Chicago White Sox (Danish 0-0), 7:10 p.m., 2nd game Tampa Bay (Archer 3-3) at Minnesota (Santiago 4-2), 7:10 p.m.

Saturday’s Games Oakland at N.Y. Yankees, 12:05 p.m.

Texas at Toronto, 12:07 p.m.

Detroit at Chicago White Sox, 1:10 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Minnesota, 1:10 p.m.

Seattle at Boston, 3:05 p.m.

Kansas City at Cleveland, 3:10 p.m.

L.A. Angels at Miami, 3:10 p.m.

Baltimore at Houston, 6:15 p.m.

National League East Division

W L Pct GB Washington 28 18 .596 — Atlanta 20 25 .444 7 New York 19 26 .422 8 Philadelphia 16 29 .356 11 Miami 16 29 .356 11 Central Division

W L Pct GB Chicago 25 21 .543 — Milwaukee 25 22 .532 ½ St. Louis 23 21 .523 1 Cincinnati 22 24 .478 3 Pittsburgh 22 26 .458 4 West Division

W L Pct GB Colorado 31 18 .633 — Arizona 30 19 .612 1 Los Angeles 28 20 .583 2½ San Francisco 20 29 .408 11 San Diego 18 31 .367 13 Wednesday’s Games Toronto 8, Milwaukee 4 Oakland 4, Miami 1 Arizona 8, Chicago White Sox 6 Cincinnati 4, Cleveland 3 Colorado 7, Philadelphia 2 Washington 5, Seattle 1 San Diego 6, N.Y. Mets 5 Pittsburgh 12, Atlanta 5, 10 innings Chicago Cubs 5, San Francisco 4 St. Louis 6, L.A. Dodgers 1 Thursday’s Games Cincinnati at Cleveland, ppd.

Seattle 4, Washington 2 Pittsburgh 9, Atlanta 4 Philadelphia 2, Colorado 1, 11 innings Chicago Cubs 5, San Francisco 1 San Diego 4, N.Y. Mets 3 Arizona 4, Milwaukee 0 L.A. Dodgers 7, St. Louis 3 Friday’s Games Cincinnati (Arroyo 3-4) at Philadelphia (Nola 2-1), 6:05 p.m.

N.Y. Mets (deGrom 3-1) at Pittsburgh (Kuhl 1-4), 6:05 p.m.

San Diego (Perdomo 0-1) at Washington (Strasburg 5-1), 6:05 p.m.

L.A. Angels (Chavez 4-5) at Miami (Straily 2-3), 6:10 p.m.

Arizona (Godley 1-1) at Milwaukee (Guerra 0-0), 7:10 p.m.

St. Louis (Martinez 3-3) at Colorado (Senzatela 6-1), 7:40 p.m.

Chicago Cubs (Arrieta 5-3) at L.A. Dodgers (Wood 5-0), 9:10 p.m.

Atlanta (Garcia 1-3) at San Francisco (Cain 3-2), 9:15 p.m.

Saturday’s Games Cincinnati at Philadelphia, 3:05 p.m.

San Diego at Washington, 3:05 p.m.

Arizona at Milwaukee, 3:10 p.m.

L.A. Angels at Miami, 3:10 p.m.

Chicago Cubs at L.A. Dodgers, 6:15 p.m.

N.Y. Mets at Pittsburgh, 6:15 p.m.

St. Louis at Colorado, 8:10 p.m.

Atlanta at San Francisco, 9:05 p.m.

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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, James Eddie Franklin, pastor; Church School Classes 9:30am; Worship Service 10:30am; Last Thursday of the month free community supper 6-7 pm. First Thursday of the month sharing service 6-7 pm.

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.

Prairie City Church of the Brethren 12015 Hwy S 6G, Corner of S 6G & F70 W, 5 miles south of Prairie City on S6G, 515994-2940; Worship at 9:30.

Children’s Church and Nursery provided during worship. Sunday school will resume in the fall. No Bible Explorers for the summer. We invite you to come worship with us! Go to prairiecitycob.org for more information or call 515-994-2940.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

www.reformedchurchprairiecity.com

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.

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

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.

8 Bible studies call 594-4440.

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

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2 ALUMINIUM storm doors, 36� & 32� $15.00 each or both $25.00.

Handicap electric wheel chair, excellent condition, never used out side $400. or OBO. Cloth recliner, good condition $25. 641521-3078.

2 BOAT Motors, 6HP, Scott – At water and a 40 HP Merc, both complete, been sitting long time. Will trade. $500. or OBO. 7922287 ask for Jeff.

2 TOTES, 33 & 14 gallon, 14 gallon has damage on lid, 2 @ $10., 10 1910 valentines $10., blue design Hop-A-Long Cassidy cups $25., 60�x 24� metal folding table $15., oak magazine rack $5., 12� x 14� vintage oak mirror $8., Longaburger pitcher, traditional green $15., small apple basket $3., red table cloth 76� x 56� $5. 641275-7600.

2- 9X7 Garage doors with openers $100., flag pole 20' $20., 8 porcelain wood cook stove glides for under the feet $20. for 4.

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8 METALLICA Tickets for Friday June 9, 2017. Sec. 204. Call 641-791-7916 CANDY MACHINE with keys & 3 dividers takes quarters (everything works) $115. Tiger Barb Fish $5.

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HONDA SELF drive gas lawn mower, recently tuned up and blade sharpened, width 22� $145.

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MAYTAG PORTABLE dishwasher white, butcher block top, great condition 3yrs old. $300. or OBO. 661-3774.

MEN'S CASUAL shoes, 91/2 M, Nunn Bush brand $30., never worn black Van Heusen wrinkle free s. sleeve plaid shirts, size L $4. each or 3 @ $10., men's Lt. Weight jackets, Pacific Trail, green, DK blue,LT $20., Van Heusen black/gray, L $20., 5�

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ROUGH COUNTRY dual steering stabilizer set up for 1994-2001 Dodge Ram 1500 4WD pickup, brand new, never used. $60. 7911995.

TORO 22� self propelled push mower, variable speed, new in 2015. $150.

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WAGNER TWIN stroke airless paint sprayer, model 9170, used once $250.

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'99 HONDA Accord EX, 4 cyl., auto, power everything, moonroof. Runs great. New battery, tires. $2000 (641) 275-9556 1962 FORD Galaxy 500XL, white, 2 door, hardtop, new front bucket seats and carpet. $6300. 641521-8965

2011 CHEVROLET Silverado 1500 4WD, ext. cab, flex fuel, victory red with ebony interior, very clean, 55,345 original miles, lots of extras $22,000. 641275-5058 2012 MONTANA 4 season 5th wheel RV, new tires, generator, 3 slides, fireplace, micro/convection oven. Always shedded.

New condition. No pets $35,000.

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

1986 FORD F20, 4 wheel drive w/ 7ft Western snowblade. $4500 obo 515-5375665

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

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

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

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

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

2003 BUICK Rendezvous, 3rd row seating, leather seats, 169,000 miles. Runs great, tires fair. $4000 obo.

641-521-1189

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

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

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

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IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SHIRLEY WILLIAMSON, Deceased.

CASE NO. ESPR037055 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Shirley Williamson, Deceased, who died on or about October 17, 2015: You are hereby notified that on May 15, 2017, the last will and testament of Shirley Williamson, deceased, bearing date of February 8, 1996, * was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Kathleen A. Wilson 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 16, 2017.

Date of second publication 26th day of May, 2017 Kathleen A. Wilson Executor of the Estate 2710 E. 5th St. S. Newton, IA 50208 Address Mark A. Otto, Attorney for the Executor ICIS PIN No: AT0005939 OTTO LAW OFFICE PLLC 123 W. 2nd St. N., PO Box 1356 Newton, IA 50208 Address mark@ottolawyers.com Probate Code Section 304 *Designated Codicil(s) if any, with date(s) May 19 & 26

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THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BARBARA ANN POOLE, DECEASED. CASE NO. ESPR037054 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Barbara Ann Poole, Deceased, who died on or about March 26, 2017: You are hereby notified that on May 15, 2017 the last will and testament of Barbara Ann Poole, deceased, bearing date of June 11, 1997, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Mark A. 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 the 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 this 24th day of May, 2017.

Mark A. Cupples, 823 E. 5th Street North, Newton, Iowa. 50208 Executor Warren J. Polson, ICIS PIN No: AT0012944 Attorney for Executor Firm Name: UPDEGRAFF & SMITH Address: 101 First Avenue West, Newton, IA 50208 Phone: (641)792-4141 Fax: (641)792-5650 Date of second publication June 2, 2017 Probate Code Section 304 May 26 & June 2

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Job includes helping with patients, performing therapies, some computer work, and other duties.

Must be able to work until 5:30 or 6:30 some nights.

Drop off resumes at 119 1st Ave W, Newton

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

Also looking for Part-time summer help!

The Vernon Company offers a competitive compensation/benefit package, including health, vision, life, 401(k), PTO and holidays.

For consideration, send cover letter, resume and salary history to:

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At the root of suffering is a relentless drive for something better than what’s here right now. The quest for happiness is one of the best searches to take on -- if your goal is unhappiness. Yesterday the moon was new, and today is full of ripe opportunity for those willing to climb the tree a little. Don’t be afraid of risk or a little unpleasantness.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (May 26). You’re in the driver’s seat this year, but not all of time -- which is good, because sometimes it’s more fun when you don’t know exactly where things are going. June brings commitment and stability, while August is more about the

freedom to pursue what you imagine. A unique partnership sets projects sailing in October.

Aries and Aquarius adore you.

Your lucky numbers are: 49, 3, 33, 28 and 16.

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

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CANCER (June 22-July 22).

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This role requires an individual that is process oriented, disciplined, analytical and passionate about serving customers and building and leading a team that reflects that same desire to serve. This position is primarily responsible for managing a department; maintaining services and operational standards; plan and allocate resources to effectively staff and accomplish the work to meet departmental productivity and quality goals.

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Customer Service Manager The Vernon Company, a national leader in the promotional products industry, is seeking an experienced Customer Service Manager. A key function of the position is to manage and retain a customer support team dedicated to building long-term value in customer partnerships.

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

with one another, this team can win.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).

You will definitely need some confidence to get through the next challenge, but not a swaggering “I am the greatest” kind of confidence. Rather, you’ll simply need the “I believe I can” type.

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You’ve such an engaging personality that, in certain areas, you’ve gotten by on charm instead of skills. Today you’ll be given (or create for yourself) the opportunity to circle back and pick up those skills you missed.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).

It will be pretty easy to get going on today’s mission. You have something to prove and a

The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for full and part-time Telecommunicators (911 dispatchers) Starting rate of pay is $18.10/hour. Scheduled shifts may vary weekly (24/7 operation). Applications and job description are available at the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 2300 Law Center Drive, at the Jasper County Human Resources Office at 115 N 2nd Ave E in Newton or online at www.co.jasper.ia.us Application must be received no later than 4:30 PM on Friday June 9, 2017 to be eligible for the selection process Mandatory drug testing and background checks

EOE

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Yates, Evernham lead NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2018 CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Robert Yates still remembers his college professor telling him he’d never make anything of himself.

It turns out his professor was wrong.

Yates’ 40-year career in auto racing culminated with his selection to the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Wednesday, an achievement that left him in tears.

The 74-year-old Yates admitted he wasn’t the smartest guy, but said “I knew how to work on cars.”

Yates, a NASCAR Cup champion as both an engine builder and owner, was voted in along with three-time NASCAR Cup championship crew chief Ray Evernham, drivers Red Byron and Ron Hornaday Jr. and broadcaster Ken Squier. Hornaday and driver Alan Kulwicki tied for the fifth and final spot, and Hornaday won the tiebreaker.

Yates was an overwhelming favorite, selected by 94 percent of the voters.

He grew up in Charlotte and couldn’t play baseball and football because of a heart murmur.

“So I worked on engines,” Yates said.

While Yates’ passion was engine building, he achieved most of his notoriety as an owner, with his drivers winning 57 Cup races.

After providing the power behind Bobby Allison and Cale Yarborough with his engines, he started his own racing team in the late 1980s. Success came quickly with driver Davey Allison winning the 1992 Daytona

NASCAR Photo Ron Hornaday Jr., driver of the No. 30 Rheem Chevrolet waits during qualifying for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Drivin’ for Linemen 200 at Gateway Motorsports Park on June 14, 2014 in Madison, Illinois.

500, while finishing third in the standings. Dale Jarrett would win two more Daytona 500s and a Cup Series championship for Robert Yates Racing.

Yates is currently battling liver cancer, but said being selected into the Hall of Fame left him feeling like grabbing a jack, jumping over a pit wall and changing a tire.

“I may not sleep a wink,” he said with a wide smile.

NASCAR vice chairman Mike Helton said Yates could do it all and is well-liked in the garage.

“Having watched him from

an engine builder to a crew chief to a car owner and a tutor to so many families in the sport, the contributions he has made to NASCAR — we will never be able to count them all,” Helton said Evernham earned his fame as a crew chief.

He became synonymous with Jeff Gordon when they began working together in 1992.

Evernham guided Gordon and the Rainbow Warriors team to Cup titles in 1995, ‘96 and ‘98.

Under Evernham, the No. 24 team excelled on pit stops,

becoming the envy of other NASCAR teams as they dominated the 1990s decade by winning a series-leading 47 Cup races.

Evernham was having dinner with his wife in Indianapolis when he learned of the news.

“My wife got a really big smile on her face and she said, ‘You’re in,’” Evernham said.

“The emotions overwhelmed me. I have never felt as overrun by emotions in my life. ...

This is the biggest thing that can happen in your career.”

Byron won NASCAR’s first race in 1948 on the Daytona

beach and road course and went on to win NASCAR’s first championship. Byron was wounded in World War II and drove with a special brace on his pedal.

Squier, who became the definitive voice of NASCAR, called Byron “an American hero.”

“After he got shot up so bad in the war they wanted to take his leg off and he said, ‘Thank you, I’ll keep it,’” Squier said.

“He became a champion who represented everything this Memorial Day weekend is all about.”

Seven-time Cup Jimmie Johnson and Kevin Harvick were among the many young drivers who attribute Hornaday to helping them get their start in NASCAR. Hornaday let a number of drivers, including Johnson and Harvick, sleep in his couch at his Charlotte-area home while they were getting started in the sport.

“We moved and the only thing I saved was that couch,” said Hornaday, who has won four Trucks Series championships during his career. “People say why and I said, ‘Because everybody was always too drunk to go upstairs and they would always pass out on that little couch, the closest one to the door.’”

Jim France, the current chairman of International Speedway Corporation and son of NASCAR founder Bill France Sr., won the Landmark Award for his contributions to NASCAR. The induction ceremony for the Class of 2018 will be in January in Charlotte.

Bryant, Heyward, Zobrist homer as Cubs beat Giants CHICAGO (AP) — Kris Bryant, Jason Heyward and Ben Zobrist hit solo homers, and the Chicago Cubs beat the San Francisco Giants 5-1 on Thursday for their third straight win.

CMB Continued from Page 1B Junior Grace Kruse and sophomore Madeline Duey also scored twice in the win. Kruse’s final goal ended the Class 2A Region 4 quarterfinal game by mercy rule in the 52nd minute.

“When it was 3-0 and they scored three goals in about a minute span, that deflated us,” Cummings said. “They saw the writing then. It was hard to come back from that.

“This is one of the few years where I really hate to see the season end.”

Heyward went deep for the second time in three games and has a five-game hitting streak since a sprained finger in his right hand caused him to miss 12 games.

Zobrist added two singles

as the Cubs took three of four games from the Giants and finished a 7-2 homestand.

Spot starter Eddie Butler (2-0) allowed one run and four hits in five innings, rebounding from a sloppy out-

ing last week against Milwaukee, when he walked five over three innings.

Mike Montgomery pitched one-hit ball over four innings for his first professional save.

Jeff Samardzija (1-6) gave

up three runs and six hits in seven innings with eight strikeouts.

He also gave up three home runs against Arizona in his first start of the season on April 6.

DCG outshot the Raiders 35-4. The Fillies had 22 shots on goal to CMB’s three.

While the emotions were high after the game, the game also took its toll on the Raiders physically. Two players needed ice and a cart to get off the field after the game and two others suffered some bruises.

The Fillies ended a two-game losing streak with the win.

They play at ninthranked Norwalk at 6 p.m. Tuesday.

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

Troy Hyde/Daily News Top: Collins-Maxwell/Baxter senior Emily Coughenour tries to stop a pass by Dallas Center-Grimes senior Milena Foggia (23) during the Fillies’ 10-0 win in the Class 2A Region 4 quarterfinal soccer match in Grimes. Bottom: Collins-Maxwell/Baxter junior Tatum Tremain (9) dribbles down the field in front of Foggia, right, and sophomore Morgan Wolf. Tremain was tackled on the play.

Troy Hyde/Daily News Collins-Maxwell/Baxter freshman Karlie Maxwell (7) battles Dallas Center-Grimes sophomore Natalie Paulson during a Class 2A Region 4 quarterfinal game in Grimes on Thursday. The Raiders lost the game 10-0.