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Rep. Loebsack tours Berg Middle School, talks energy efficiency

By Justin Jagler Newton Daily News U.S. Rep. Dave Loebsack stopped in Newton Wednesday morning to meet Newton Community School District staff and tour Berg Middle School.

NCSD Superintendent Bob Callaghan highlighted the construction documents and showed Loebsack and state Sen. Chaz Allen drawings of the new building.

Shovels will hit the dirt Friday morning for the new Berg. Callaghan took Loebsack and Allen through the old Berg and explained some of the problems with the 1960s-built school,

which include recurring mold, standing water collecting in the basement and heating and air conditioning complications.

“It’s an inadequate space in a variety of ways, so a new space was needed,” Loebsack said. “I’m really glad that the tax payers here, the citizens here in Newton, have supported what they’re going to be doing.”

Loebsack recently introduced legislation to modernize public schools and make them more energy efficient. The Renew America’s Schools Act would provide $100 million per year for five years to create a federal grant program to up-

Relay for Life moving downtown

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News Relay for Life of Jasper County has made the move to downtown Newton for the 2017 event. Starting at 4 p.m. Saturday, the public is invited to participate in the walk, enjoy entertainment, music and games and purchase luminaria to be lit once the sun goes down.

“Feedback from individuals that had participated in years past and comments from last year that they would like to have it on the square again (is why it moved back),” organizer Jeff Price said. “It has been in both locations off and on since the event started.”

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Downtown Farmers’ Market back on Tuesday

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News With an extended time, the Newton Farmers’ Market, is headed back downtown for its third year on Tuesday. The Newton Main Street sponsored event is set to run from 4 to 6:30 p.m. on the northwest side of the courthouse lawn, giving shoppers even more time to purchase their favorite fresh vegetables, baked goods and crafts from local vendors.

“We had people say that it didn’t go long enough to catch the people coming back from out of town for work the first year and last year after it was moved a half an hour later, we MARKET | 3A

date school facilities, which he said will save taxpayer dollars by cutting down on energy costs.

“This is something that I think is really important right now,” Loebsack said.

“I think that more and more people are looking at energy efficiency, not only for their homes and their businesses, but for schools as well.”

During the representative’s tour of Berg, teachers were working on professional development in the school’s library. Loebsack took a few minutes for an impromptu conversation with NCSD teachers.

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Justin Jagler/Daily News NCSD Superintendent Bob Callaghan shows U.S. Rep. Dave Loebsack plans for the new Berg Middle School during the representative’s visit to Newton Wednesday morning.

Behind the lens

Local man volunteers to monitor eagle nests

By Kayla Langmaid Newton Daily News

David Raymond’s camera lens captures many activities, including his 11 grandchildren’s football games, softball games and dance recitals, which are all equally important to him. Another hobby of Raymond’s is monitoring numerous eagle nests in Jasper County to ensure they remain healthy and unharmed.

Raymond, of Newton, volunteers with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and participates in a statewide monitoring program in which he submits an annual evaluation of what he observes.

Raymond said he is required to monitor the nests three times a year and he has been monitoring the same nests in the Kellogg area for three years.

The bald eagle was removed from the Threatened and Endangered species list in 2007 after there were dangerously low numbers of the species in the 1960s and 1970s, according to Raymond. The Iowa DNR established the monitoring program in 2010 as a way to “collect data on the activity and productivity

Kayla Langmaid/Daily News David Raymond, of Newton, peers through his camera lens as he monitors an eagle nest in Jasper County. Raymond is a volunteer with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to monitor eagle nests three times a year.

of the territory.”

Raymond said he still remembers the first time he saw an eagle up close.

“I was over 60 years old when I saw an eagle on the Des Moines River,” Raymond said.

After that experience, Raymond and his wife Dorothy visited their first eagle nest near Rock Creek State Park.

“The eggs had just been laid and we sat on this hill that perfectly

overlooked the nest,” Raymond said. “It was a once in a lifetime experience.”

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Dunitz Scholarship awarded to Newton Band students Newton Daily News

Submitted Photo Dunitz Music Scholarship winners stand alongside Jeri Dunitz. The scholarship helps pay for students to attend summer music camps.

The Dunitz Scholarship is an annual scholarship provided by Jeri Dunitz, for Newton HS band students to be used toward summer music camps. Both Jeri and her late husband have been ardent band supporters for years. Up to $3,000 is allotted each year, and students apply for the scholarship by submitting an essay and two letters of recommendation.

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— Northwest Missouri State University Music Camp; Nathan Miller — Simpson College Jazz Camp; Brayden Doland — KU Jazz Workshop; Daniel Lopez-Sanders — USD Summer Music Camp; David Lopez-Sanders — KU Jazz Workshop; Anna Hanbeck — Central College Winds and Brass Camp The Newton Band Program would like to thank Mrs. Jeri Dunitz for her generosity and overwhelming support.

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based upon character, musicianship, and dedication to the Newton Band Program. This is a fantastic resource that provides students with an opportunity to better themselves and the band program.

This years Dunitz Music Scholarship winners are: Natalie Camp — Dorian Summer Music Camp; Miranda Ervin — Central College High School Percussion Camp; Michael Hodnett

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Central Iowa Today Today in History

Today is Thursday, June 1, the 152nd day of 2017. There are 213 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlights in History: It was 50 years ago today — June 1, 1967 — that the Beatles album “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” was released, as was David Bowie’s debut album, eponymously titled “David Bowie.”

On this date: In 1792, Kentucky became the 15th state.

In 1796, Tennessee became the 16th state.

In 1943, a civilian flight from Portugal to England was shot down by Germany during World War II, killing all 17 people aboard, including actor Leslie Howard.

In 1957, Don Bowden, a student at the University of California at Berkeley, became the first American to break the four-minute mile during a meet in Stockton, California, in a time of 3:58.7.

In 1977, the Soviet Union formally charged Jewish human rights activist Anatoly Shcharansky with treason. (Shcharansky was imprisoned, then released in 1986; he’s now known by the name Natan Sharansky.)

In 1980, Cable News Network made its debut.

In 2009, Air France Flight 447, an Airbus A330 carrying 228 people from Rio de Janeiro to Paris, crashed into the Atlantic Ocean with the loss of everyone on board.

Ten years ago: The FDA warned consumers to avoid using toothpaste made in China because it might contain a poisonous chemical used in antifreeze. Kidnapped British journalist Alan Johnston appeared in a videotape posted on an Islamic website, the first time he was seen since being abducted nearly three months earlier in Gaza. (Johnston was freed July 4, 2007.)

Five years ago: A judge in Sanford, Florida, revoked the bond of the neighborhood watch volunteer charged with murdering Trayvon Martin and ordered him returned to jail within 48 hours, saying George Zimmerman and his wife had misled the court about how much money they had available when his bond was set at $150,000. (George Zimmerman was ultimately acquitted of the murder charge; Shellie Zimmerman pleaded guilty to perjury and was sentenced to a year’s probation and community service.) The U.N.’s top human rights body voted overwhelmingly to condemn Syria over the slaughter of more than 100 civilians; Syria’s most important ally and protector, Russia, voted against the measure by the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva.

One year ago: After killing his estranged wife in a Minneapolis suburb, a former UCLA student drove from Minnesota to Los Angeles, where he shot and killed his former professor before taking his own life. Ken Starr resigned as Baylor University’s chancellor, a week after the former prosecutor who’d led the investigation of the Bill Clinton-Monica Lewinsky scandal was removed as the school’s president over its handling of sexual assault complaints against football players.

Today’s Birthdays Singer Pat Boone is 83. Actor Morgan Freeman is 80. Country singer Ronnie Dunn is 64. Actress Lisa Hartman Black is 61. Actor Tom Irwin is 61. Singer-musician Alan Wilder is 58. Rock musician Simon Gallup (The Cure) is 57. Country musician Richard Comeaux (River Road) is 56. Actor-comedian Mark Curry is 56.

Actor-singer Jason Donovan is 49. Actress Teri Polo is 48. Basketball player-turnedcoach Tony Bennett is 48. Actor Rick Gomez is 45. Model-actress Heidi Klum is 44. Singer Alanis Morissette is 43. Actress Sarah Wayne Callies is 40. TV personality Damien Fahey is 37. Pop singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile is 36. Actor Johnny Pemberton is 36. Actress-writer Amy Schumer (TV: “Inside Amy Schumer”) is 36. Tennis player Justine Henin is 35. Actor Taylor Handley is 33. Actress Willow Shields is 17.

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Ivy League admission, as easy as pizza pie BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee teen’s love for pizza has delivered acceptance at Yale University to her door.

The Tennessean reports Ravenwood High School graduate Carolina Williams was accepted to the Ivy League school in March, with an admissions officer noting her standout answer to a short-essay prompt to write about something she loves to do: order pizza from Papa John’s.

Williams says her answer was the first thing that came to mind. She also ranked in the top 10 of her graduating class and participated in multiple extracurricular activities.

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. WORLD AWAITS TRUMP DECISION ON PARIS CLIMATE AGREEMENT Around the world, coal-fired power plants are being shuttered as governments and private companies invest billions in wind turbines and solar farms — the adoption of cleaner forms of energy seems likely to progress whatever the U.S. president decides.

2. PUTIN: RUSSIAN STATE HAS NEVER BEEN INVOLVED IN HACKING The Russian president, while conceding that some individual “patriotic” hackers could mount some attacks on the West, says “no hackers can influence election campaigns in any country of Europe, Asia or America.”

3. KABUL REELING AFTER MASSIVE TRUCK BOMBING Afghans mourn the loss of family members, friends and colleagues a day after a suicide bomb-

ing in the capital left at least 90 people dead.

4. SHORT OF ALLIES, SYRIA’S REBELS DOWN BUT NOT OUT Veteran rebels tell AP that, battered by defeats and feeling abandoned by the U.S., they are faced with the choice of turning to Turkey or to al-Qaida for support.

5. COMEY OK’D TO TESTIFY, ASSOCIATE SAYS The special counsel overseeing the government’s investigation into possible Trump campaign ties to Russia approves the former FBI director’s testimony before the Senate intelligence committee.

6. INVESTORS PICK TESLA’S PROMISE OVER GM’S STEADY PROFITS As far as auto industry visionaries, Wall Street is favoring Tesla, the upstart led by flamboyant Elon Musk, over the established icon headed by the more restrained Mary Barra.

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8. DUTERTE ASSAILS CHELSEA CLINTON The Philippine president denounces the former first daughter in an expletive-laden speech after she criticized a comment he made about rapes committed by soldiers.

9. WHERE PROCEEDS ARE GOING FOR GRATEFUL DEAD GUITAR SALE Jerry Garcia’s “Wolf ” six-string fetches $1.9 million at a New York auction and the money earmarked for the sale will benefit the Southern Poverty Law Center.

10. HISTORY: WARRIORS MEET CAVS FOR 3RD STRAIGHT TIME IN NBA FINALS Some predictions see the championship round ending quickly and all seem to agree on Golden State beating Cleveland.

Entertainment CNN sacks Kathy Griffin over Trump video as backlash builds NEW YORK (AP) — Kathy Griffin has lost a decade-long gig ringing in the new year for CNN as a backlash builds over her video displaying a likeness of President Donald Trump’s severed head.

CNN, which had called the images “disgusting and offensive” after Griffin posted the video on Tuesday, announced Wednesday it would not invite her back this year for the Times Square live New Year’s Eve special she had co-hosted annually since 2007 with CNN’s Anderson Cooper.

A New Mexico casino has also canceled a performance by Griffin, who was scheduled to perform at Route 66 Casino, operated

by Laguna Pueblo, on July 22.

And a commercial endorsement deal was canceled just weeks after she landed it. Squatty Potty, a Utah-based company whose products include toilet stools and other bathroom accessories, said it was suspending an ad campaign that featured Griffin.

AP Photo Kathy Griffin’s video holding what was meant to look like President Donald Trump’s severed head, has resulted in a lost endorsement deal and at least one club engagement for the comedian. Griffin has apologized, conceding that the brief video, which she originally described as an “artsy fartsy statement” mocking the commander in chief, was “too disturbing” and wasn’t funny.

“We were shocked and disappointed” by the video, said Bobby Edwards, the company’s CEO. “It was deeply inappropriate and runs contrary to the core values our company stands for.”

“I am a true supporter of free speech, but feel Kathy crossed the line,” Edwards added. “I regret having to make these decisions, but have no choice.”

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Leo and Marcia Harrington will be celebrating their 75th wedding anniversary on June 5, 2017. They were married in Newton, Iowa at Marcia’s parents’ home on June 5, 1942. Newton has remained their home where they raised 3 children.

Marcia taught school at both Lincoln and Woodrow Wilson. Leo worked for Maytag. Currently they reside at Park Centre in Newton.

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Griffin’s video made Trump seethe. Tweeting Wednesday morning, he said Griffin “should be ashamed of herself ” for creating the video. “My children, especially my 11-year-old son, Barron, are having a hard time with this. Sick!”

First lady Melania Trump issued a statement of her own: “As a mother, a wife, and a human being,

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that photo is very disturbing. When you consider some of the atrocities happening in the world today, a photo opportunity like this is simply wrong and makes you wonder about the mental health of the person who did it.”

Griffin, a comic known for her abrasive style of humor, had apologized on Tuesday, conceding that the brief video, which she originally described as an “artsy-fartsy statement” mocking the commander in chief, was “too disturbing” and wasn’t funny.

“I went too far,” she says in her contrite follow-up video. “I sincerely apologize.”

But it was too late.

Griffin’s comedy approach trades on a self-deprecating streak (she brands herself as mired on the “D List” of show biz) while she targets celebs who are higher up the food chain.

And while she may never have riled a celeb of the magnitude of President Trump, the 56-year-old comic has gotten into trouble with her wisecracks.

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Local & State News Eagles Continued from Page 1A edge of Kellogg beginning in April each year.

The nest is not too far from the road, however, Raymond said there is a safe distance he likes to stay away from this particular nest, which sits in the tree top.

“I want to be respectful of the parent eagles,” Raymond said.

Not to mention, the power of the eagle’s talons. Raymond said the talons have a power of 900 pounds per square inch, something he said he doesn’t want to ever be faced with.

As Raymond set up his tripod and camera, the parent eagle flew from the nest and made a loop in the sky around Raymond

and his vehicle before returning to its nest.

“That is there way of telling us that they know we are here,” Raymond said.

Raymond set up his tripod and his camera with a 600 millimeter lens a safe distance away but just close enough that the parent eagle and the eaglet could be seen clearly through the lens.

Raymond said the eaglets are still learning proper coordination.

“One parent will go out and get food for the nest and this happens about every hour and a half,” Raymond said.

Raymond said eagles feed on fish in lakes and ponds that are around and sometimes on piglets that don’t make it at confinement farms.

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The market will be held every Tuesday through Sept. 19 with the

Kayla Langmaid/Daily News A parent eagle stands watch as an eaglet sits in a nest near Kellogg.

“Today you don’t have to wait until you are 60 to see an eagle.”

Dorothy and Raymond enjoy checking on the eagles and admiring them from afar, and they consider it as a hobby they enjoy doing together.

“I have the world’s most patient wife,” Raymond said. “It really is a two-person operation.”

There are a total of 10 nests in the county and volunteers can sign up to help.

Raymond said there

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“I appreciate what you folks do,” Loebsack said. “I’m a firm believer that education is probably the most important thing that we have as far as helping people stay in the middle class, get into the middle class.”

Callaghan explained the many changes within the school district, including the new EJH Beard Administration Center.

Loebsack inquired about the energy efficiency of the administrative building. The superintendent said using geothermal energy and new tinted windows make the building hugely energy efficient.

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ist,” Raymond said. “They are going to eat animals the size of squirrels.”

Raymond also visited a second nest also located near Kellogg and this time he was able to set up his tripod a lot closer as he has done many times before. At this nest, the parent eagle also hung on a tree branch close to its nest and made sure to keep a careful watch on the camera.

“Their parents are so magnificent and when the time comes the baby eagle will leave the nest,” Raymond said.

Raymond said the eagles won’t return to the nest until it’s time to mate again in January.

“I think it’s good we have this program where have this relationship to make sure the eagles are healthy,” Raymond said.

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will start and the survivor and caregiver reception and social hour kicks off. Those wishing to participate in the cornhole tournament can register any day before the event at Stacy’s Sweetstuff. The cost per team of two is $20 and spots will be available the day of the event.

Opening ceremony starts at 5 p.m. with survivor and caregiver laps to follow. The File Photo survivors lap defines cour- A team walks around the track at H.A. Lynn Stadium for the 2016 age and inspire those facing Jasper County Relay for Life. The 2017 Relay for Life is moved to a cancer diagnosis. Their downtown Newton and starts at 4 p.m. Saturday. strength is honored with each step they take around the they’ve supported. a number of local celebrities. first lap. The caregivers lap From 5 to 7 p.m., Hy-Vee Dessert comes from Culver’s is for other who provide self- will be have food for purchase with custard available at 7 less acts caring for those who and at 6:15 p.m. a Pie in the p.m. have cancer. Often the care- Face event will give particiA silent auction, which will giver walks with the person pants the chance toss a pie at run throughout the event, vision, Iowa Ag Literacy Foundation and Newton Fire Department.

exception of the Fourth of July, which lands on a Tuesday this year. At the final market, Fall Fest will once again be hosted by the Farm Bureau bringing together organizations for family fun events. At last year’s fest activities included the Hawkeye Pedal Pull contest, face painting, balloon animals and activities by the ISU Extension, Newton FFA, Newton Library, Iowa Public Tele-

So far, 16 vendors are scheduled for the first market with additional

File Photo More fresh vegetables, baked goods and crafts will be available starting Tuesday as the 2017 Newton Farmers’ Market season kicks off in downtown Newton.

is a one-day training session that takes place at three state parks.

“I think it’s important to be a part of this program, eagles are our national symbol,” Raymond said. “Eagles will do what eagles will do.”

will conclude at 8 p.m. Those who made bids must be present to win.

The evening culminates in the luminaria ceremony at 9 p.m. where participants celebrate all they have accomplished together and remember those they have lost.

Together, they commit to take action and help end the pain and suffering of cancer.

Sponsors for the annual event include The Dental Practice, Stacy’s Sweetstuff, Windstream, Hy-Vee, Newton Daily News and RT’s Custom Cornhole Boards. For more information, visit www. relayforlife.org/jaspercountyia or contact tara.eisele@ cancer.org.

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

interested parties contacting Graham regularly, she said. The market will feature vegetables such as tomatoes, watermelons, green beans, beets, sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, eggplant, kale, lettuce, onions, peas, peppers, radishes, spinach and squash through out the season along with baked good including pies, muffins, bars, rolls and cookies.

Handmade crafts will also be on hand along with live music from local artists.

New this year is a popcorn vendor, Sullivan said. Also, Newton Farmers’ Market T-shirts will be available for purchase for $15 with funds supporting Newton Main Street.

For more information, rules, and regulations visit http://newtoniamainstreet.com/, call 641-792-5545 or email newtonmainstreet@ gmail.com.

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

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In the Neighborhood Pam Rodgers

Have you ever played golf with frisbees?”

Last week, I wrote about learning to play golf. Well, following our time at the driving range, my fiancé, Tim, asked me if I’d ever played frisbee golf, also known as disc golf.

The short answer was yes. I played a few times in high school as part of my physical education class. We set up a small course around school campus using old tires for the holes. After we all learned the basics, we traveled to a nearby course in Tama County, just outside of Toledo. It was fun, but I wasn’t very good at it — well, at least compared to the boys in my class. I made it through the course without getting a disc stuck in a tree. I considered that a win. We went twice for PE and that was the last

time I had ever played.

While I was in college, I noticed a nice course set up on Wartburg’s campus; but I had neither the time nor the desire to buy my own discs to try it out. Now living here in Newton, I enjoy walking through Maytag Park. As I did, I would see plenty of people playing disc golf. It looked fun, and I would have liked to try it again, and again I didn’t make the effort.

Tim has played disc golf before, but he never had the specially made discs.

He just used what he had, a regular frisbee. He wasn’t trying to be the best.

He just liked going through the course however and with whatever he had. I guess I should have tried harder.

After our conversation about each of our history with the game, Tim ex-

pressed interest in perhaps getting some discs so we could try playing together.

Well, I went right to work getting this accomplished. Tim’s birthday was last month, and my family has always tried to do a little celebration for everyone.

I suggested to family members what to get him, and my uncle came through and got him a starter kit with three discs.

I quickly purchased my own, and we made plans to head out to Maytag Park to try out our new activity. It was a lovely way to spend an evening in the park.

We played the whole course and decided not to keep track, using it as a practice round. We both hit trees, threw the disc way off course and probably never hit par. We didn’t care. We were having fun.

I’m a competitive person by nature, so I did get frustrated at times when I threw a particularly bad toss. My least favorite toss was on the ninth hole.

There was a bit of dry run in the middle of the course. It hadn’t rained for a few days, but it was still a little mushy and

muddy around the area. So what did I do? Throw my driver right in the middle of it. I smushed through the mud, grabbed my disc and threw it immediately, not caring if it was my turn or not.

I was thankful I was wearing my older tennis shoes and my socks didn’t get wet. Wet feet would have made the back nine miserable.

Tim’s shoulder was bothering him, so he decided to throw his driver left handed.

I was both impressed and a little miffed when he could throw the driver further than me with his non-dominant hand. If I had tried that, it would have most likely gone backwards.

Most of our throws went relatively where they were supposed to go, and I feel like we were getting better as we went along. We both need a little more practice before we can keep score for real, however, we have the discs now and will get back out there and try again soon. I’m just going to tell people I won until that happens.

Contact Pam Rodgers at prodgers@newtondailynews.com

Empty Nest Curt Swarm

Ripple Tank It was 5:30 in the morning and Ginnie had just left for work. I settled back in the recliner for a little siesta, the eastern sky barely light on a drizzly morning. A text message buzzed. It was Ginnie. She had just hit a deer on the edge of Mt. Pleasant. Fortunately, she was OK, just a little shaken. Her car had some minor damage.

She recomposed herself on the side of the road before proceeding to work. I should have recognized the omen.

Later in the afternoon, I watched the weather radar turn from bad to ugly. A tornado warning came in over my phone. Ginnie was making a run for home. We talked to each other on the phones, and it looked like she was going to make it. I breathed a sigh of relief when she pulled into the garage, sporting fresh deer hair on the grill. I estimated the damage at a thousand dollars.

(It was $3,600.)

The rain started coming down in bucket fulls, driven by a ferocious wind. Then the pinging started, which soon turned to pounding. We heard glass breaking. I looked outside and saw golf balls bouncing in the yard like popcorn. It sounded like the west side of our house was going to explode. We were about ready to grab Buddy and head for the basement, but it was over as quick as it started. We tiptoed outside to survey the damage.

There were drifts of hail up against the side of the house and holes the size of my fist in the vinyl siding. Whoever said “vinyl was final?” I checked the baby chicks real quick. They were fine, but full of speculation about what had just happened. The pounding on their chicken house (which the hail shredded) had to have been deafening. Our garden was stripped, with holes punched in the black soil like Swiss cheese. But the good news, we were all okay.

Ginnie called our insurance company to report the deer accident and, oh, by the way, hail just hit our house.

The insurance adjuster was out the next day (can you believe it?) and calculated the damage at $32,000! We’re thinking about steel for our roof.

The next day was my first book signing at the Ft. Madison Art Center. When Ginnie and I got in the car to go, we noticed candy on the floor with mice teeth marks. (!*##) A year ago I’d had mice problems, not just any ole mice, but those big deer mice. Here we go again!

The knowledge of mice in my car didn’t help my emotional state. I was extremely nervous about my first book signing, but I have learned that nervousness is actually a positive sign. It’s when I’m too relaxed that I blow it.

The book signing went fine. One of the attendees presented me with a gift. While rummaging through a junk shop in Iowa City, she had come across a medal with my name on it. It was for a second-place finish in our high school science fair 55 years ago. As a freshman, I had made a ripple tank — a shallow tank of water, with a light overhead and a simple, motor driven vibrator that caused ripples. Place an object in the tank, and you could see ripples forming around it like wind in a wind tunnel. The lady couldn’t resist picking up this old medal for me. Holy cow, what a surprise. How my medal wound up in an Iowa City junk shop, I have no idea.

But the amalgamation of memories formed around my brain like ripples in the ripple tank. What a nice gift.

I remember the science teacher, saying my ripple tank was far superior to any ripple tank he could buy.

Then, one fellow, an old classmate of mine, bought 15 of my books for his high school senior Sunday School class. Cool. Maybe my book will make a ripple. We drove home on a high, ever watchful for roaming deer.

Pulling into the Empty Nest farm yard, I drove straight to the chicken house to check on the chicks.

My headlights picked up a cat snooping around the foundation of the chicken house. I tapped the horn and hollered out the window, “You leave my baby chicks alone!”— Ripples forming around an otherwise spectacular night.

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

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AMENDMENT

The problem with dividing ‘Good Muslims’ from ‘Bad Muslims’

By Dina El-Rifai All right, America. We need to have a talk.

The president recently returned from Saudi Arabia, where he gave his Muslim hosts a speech about the threats of “radical Islamist terrorism.”

Because Trump steered slightly clear of his usual vitriol toward Muslims — he’s repeatedly claimed in the past that “Islam hates us,” and never misses a chance to complain about “Radical Islamic Terror” — some folks in the media credited Trump for not saying anything “overtly” Islamophobic.

Even liberal-leaning outlets judged the speech “politically correct” and “uncharacteristically inoffensive,” respectively.

They seem to have missed the fact that Trump’s language, while perhaps less direct than what he says to crowds of his supporters in the United States, was still drenched in the demonization of Muslims. And worse, the speech pointed to an escalation of militarism and violence against Muslim communities.

(Photo: Flickr/Tinou Bao) In other words, some folks are missing the forest for the teleprompter. Trump may have sound-

ed more polite, but he advanced the same divisive ideas that make all of us less safe.

Right-wing extremists are increasingly visible in the U.S. — from Dylann Roof in South Carolina to the man in Portland who recently stabbed three people for defending Muslims on a train. Yet Trump’s speech still characterized violence and extremism as an exclusively Muslim phenomenon.

Indeed, Trump seemed to cast the Middle East as the home and source of all terrorism, calling whole groups of people there “barbaric criminals” and “foot soldiers of evil.” For this reason he insisted that “Muslim nations must be willing to take on the burden to defeat terrorism and send its wicked ideology to oblivion.”

But since when is bombing people into peace a thing?

After all, the U.S. dropped 20,000plus bombs on Muslim-majority countries just in the past year, and has terrorized and killed millions in the name of a war on terror. This country runs torture camps like Guantanamo and strips people of their civil and human rights. Who are we to define good and evil?

Yet once again, the world’s 1.7 billion Muslims are being divided into “good Muslims” and “bad Mus-

lims.” The “good Muslims,” according to this idea, support those “war on terror” policies that result in the expansion of violence against mostly innocent people. The “bad ones” don’t — and so we’re called terrorists.

But Trump went a step further by defining good Muslims as the wealthy ones in business with the United States (or himself). Trump valorized those who will profit off the violence that he calls for, including through a $110 billion arms deal for Saudi Arabia to buy American weapons.

Those weapons will be used in Yemen, where a Saudi-led bombing campaign has killed more than 10,000 people and left 7 million civilians facing starvation.

So in his supposedly more polite and presidential speech, Trump defined whole groups of people as barbarians, and those who profit off the destruction and death of those people as civilized beacons of peace and goodness.

This isn’t some new, miraculously un-Islamophobic Trump. Just because his speechwriters know how to modify his word choice doesn’t change the hateful, violent, dangerous, anti-Muslim message that calls for the destruction of entire communities.

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Obituaries Eunice Ann Edwards May 30, 2017 Eunice Ann Edwards, 78, of Lawrenceville, Ga., passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2017. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m.

Friday, June 2 in the Lawrenceville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home.

Rev. Max Edwards will officiate. Interment will follow at Gwinnett Memorial Park.

Mrs. Edwards was Precious Grandma Honey and a huge Braves fan.

Every Christmas, she would bake sugar cookies and always send birthday cards and get well cards to everyone she knew.

She was very neat and orderly and always loved her family. Mrs. Edwards was an avid collector of bears and Beanie Babies.

She was preceded in death by her son, Christopher Edwards; parents, Uva and Claude Shunk; brothers, Lynn Shunk

and Ronald Shunk; and sister, Joyce Shunk. She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Rev. Clifford Edwards of Lawrenceville; daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Dale Massingill of Lawrenceville; granddaughter and husband, Amber and Tyler Gauthier; grandson, Blake Edwards; grandson and wife, Eric and Jessica Massingill; granddaughter and husband, Lindsey and Brandon Vander lest; daughter-in-law, Cindy

Edwards; eight loving great-grandchildren; sisters, Janice Augenstine, Lois Lutes and Charis Edwards; brothers, Glenn Shunk and Raymond Shunk; and many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m.

Thursday, June 1 at Tim Stewart Funeral Home, 300 Simonton Road SW, Lawrenceville, Ga., phone 770-962-3100.

Please leave online condolences at stewartfh. com.

Lyle J. Wilharm May 31, 2017 Lyle James Wilharm, 84, of Newton, died Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at his home.

Funeral services for Lyle are pending and the Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton, have been entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.pencefh.com.

Hunters harvest nearly 11,800 turkeys during 2017 spring season Turkey hunters reported harvesting nearly 11,800 Iowa birds this spring, which is about 400 fewer birds than 2016.

Iowa’s five spring turkey seasons began April 8 with the youth season and ended May 21.

Hunters purchased nearly 50,000 spring turkey tags.

Hunters can help the IDNR with collecting population information during its annual turkey count in July and August.

Make a note of the date and county in which you saw the turkey(s), if it is an adult female or adult male (males have beards on their breast), and whether there are young poults (baby turkeys), and then report the number online at surveygizmo.com/ s3/2115256/IowaWildTurkeyReports.

Bison and Elk Walk and Talk Sunday at NSNWR

Submitted Photo Visit the Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge at 1:30 p.m. Sunday and take a guided hike along the half-mile Overlook Trail. Learn about the national mammal, the American Bison, as well as the majestic elk. Learn more about their histories, uses, management and recovery, while having the opportunity to observe the herds. Maybe even see some of the 11 calves born on the refuge this spring. To register or for more information, call 515-994-3400 or email Doreen_vanryswyk@fws.gov.

OWLS ‘People for Pollinators’ Program Jasper County Conservation Board will host an Older, Wiser, Livelier Seniors program at 10 a.m.

June 14 at the Jasper County Armory/Annex Building in Newton.

The public is invited to come for coffee and a presentation. The People for Pollinators program has given out thousands of prairie plants for homeowner’s gardens to help beneficial insects such as bees

and butterflies. Patrick Bryant of the Neal Smith Wildlife Refuge will share how these plants are grown and distributed all over central Iowa.

The OWLS program is a conservation program that encourages seniors to stay active and learn new things about the natural world.

Contact the Jasper County Conservation Board office at 641-792-9780 for more information.

Police Blotter Newton Police Department • Justin P. Doran, 35, of Newton, was arrested at 10:32 p.m. May 29 at 922 E. Eighth St. N. on a Hardin County warrant for failure to appear on a charge. Doran was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Penny M. Anderson, 56, of Cedar Rapids, was charged with operating while under the influ-

ence at 10 a.m. Saturday after police were called to Walmart in reference to a possible intoxicated female. The female was inside the store receiving money wired from Cedar Rapids. Anderson left Walmart and got into a blue Honda and then pulled into Murphy’s Gas Station. Police made contact with Anderson and she smelled

of alcohol. Anderson got out of the vehicle and threw two beer cans in the trash can. Anderson told police she had a drink within the last five hours. Anderson failed sobriety tests and blew over .08. Anderson was arrested and taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Hayley B. Sholley, 22, of Grinnell, was charged with fifth-de-

gree theft at 8:16 p.m.

Monday after police responded to Yes Way. Sholley didn’t pay for all of her items, became upset and left the store with a pop and a Little Debbie Swiss cake roll.

Police found Sholley in the area. The total value for the items was $2.28.

Sholley was released and issued a citation to appear in court.

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• Summer Reading Kick-Off Picnic will begin at 4 p.m. Thursday at the Newton Public Library.

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

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

• Newton Municipal Band will perform at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Maytag Bowl in Maytag Park, 301 S. 11th Ave. W. in Newton. Part of the summer concert series.

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

• Friday Flicks will begin at 1 p.m. Friday at the Newton Public Library. The library will feature a family-friendly movie in the library meeting room Friday afternoons. The first movie is “Moana.”

• Second Annual “Team Dana” Barbecue Supper will begin at 5:30 p.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church, 620 S. Eighth Ave. E in Newton. The event is sponsored by Jodi and Jeff King in honor of their daughter Dana, who passed away at the age of 30 from cystic fibrosis. Menu includes barbecue pork sandwiches, smoked beans, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, desserts and iced tea for a freewill donation in support of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

• All Classes Open House and Reunion will begin at 6 p.m. Friday at Iowa Speedway’s Newton Club. Nearly 1,000 alumni, spouses and friends come to this free, all-classes event. Desperado will perform at 8:30 p.m.

• Newton Community Theatre will present “Always a Bridesmaid” at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Tickets are $12. For more information call the box office at 641-792-1230.

• Dursky will perform at 8 p.m. Friday at Cadillac Jacks in Baxter.

• Colfax and Mingo Communities Blood Drive will meet at 7:15 a.m. Saturday at Colfax-Mingo Elementary School, 20 W. Broadway St. in Colfax.

Sign up to save a life today online at lifeservebloodcenter.org or by calling 800-287-4903.

• 10th Annual Hook, Line & Sinker family fishing derby will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday at Mariposa County Park near Newton. The fishing derby will be free for all ages. This will be a last chance to fish the lake at Mariposa before it is drained and the large lake restoration project starts this fall. For more information, call the Jasper County Conservation office at 641-792-9780 or stop by 1030 W. Second St. S. in Newton.

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Husband doesn’t share wife’s dreams of seeing the world DEAR ABBY: I’ll be retiring next year. My husband is already retired. When I do, I want to travel in the U.S. and internationally.

We are healthy, able to travel and we have the funds to do it.

The problem is, my husband isn’t crazy about traveling. He’ll go if I book it, but he fusses the whole time until we go. It’s not like he has to do anything. I do all the booking and packing. All he has to do is show up.

I told him one of my bucket list items was to live in Mexico for a month. Because I hate cold weather, I want to live somewhere warm.

Can you give me some advice on this matter? Help me change his mind about seeing the world before we are no longer able to. Or do you think I need to find a travel companion? — BUCKET LIST IN VIRGINIA DEAR B.L.: You may need to do exactly that, and the way to change your husband’s mind about travel might be to say it. Not everyone has wanderlust. If he’s a confirmed homebody who regards travel as a punishment instead of a privilege, you should not have to suffer for it.

DEAR ABBY: My doctor prescribed medication to control my migraines, but I have to take the pills four times a day — at breakfast, lunch, dinner and bedtime.

Although I’m not ashamed, I don’t want to have to explain why I am taking the medication because I’m afraid there may be a stigma attached to it. I don’t know what to do. If I try to vary the times, I end up forgetting to take a pill. What should I do? — PRESCRIBED IN SAN ANTONIO DEAR PRESCRIBED: Take the medication on time as in-

structed by your physician. If you need a reminder, program it into your cellphone. There’s no more stigma attached to taking medication to prevent headaches than there is in taking it for any other medical reason. If you prefer not to be questioned about it, excuse yourself and do it in the restroom.

DEAR ABBY: Hi. I have a problem. My best friend is moving away to a different state this summer. School is ending soon.

She is my only friend, and I’m currently dating her brother. He’s the only boy I like, and she is my only friend. I don’t know what to do.

I’ll be in ninth grade in a couple of months, which means I’ll have to start high school without a best friend or a boyfriend. What should I do? I’ll be all alone. — SAVANNAH IN COLORADO DEAR SAVANNAH: Not quite! A lot of changes occur when students leave the lower grades and start high school. Even established friendships can change.

When school begins, many of your classmates will be in exactly the same position as you. If you are friendly, I’m sure you’ll find others who will be open to being friendly to you.

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Separate trials ordered for parents of starved girl

in case of teen’s death

WEST DES MOINES — The adoptive parents of a West Des Moines teenager who officials say was starved to death will have separate trials. A judge issued the ruling Wednesday for separate trials from 42-yearold Nicole Finn and 46-year-old Joseph Finn in the October death of 16-year-old Natalie Finn. Nicole Finn’s trial on first-degree murder and other charges has been set for Oct. 23. Joseph Finn’s trial on charges of kidnapping, neglect or abandonment and child endangerment has been set for Nov. 27.

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Body found burning was that of Illinois man DAVENPORT — Authorities have released the name of an Illinois man whose body was found burning near a Davenport street. Davenport Police Capt. Brent Biggs says the man’s been identified as 35-year-old Brandon Brooks, who lived in Rock Island, Ill. The body was found around 4:30 a.m. Tuesday after firefighters and police were dispatched to check a report of a fire south of Peterson Park.

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PERRY — Police say three more people have been charged in the death of a 16-yearold central Iowa girl who weighed only 56 pounds at her death. Sabrina Ray’s body was found May 12 in the Perry home she shared with her adoptive parents, who were charged May 17. Police said Wednesday that the girl was unable to walk, talk or eat after being “drop-kicked” by her 21-yearold adoptive brother down basement stairs weeks before her death. The brother, Justin Dale Ray, has been charged.

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Alliant Energy turns off power plant for good DUBUQUE — Alliant Energy has permanently removed its Dubuque power plant from operation.

Sunday was the final day of operation.

Alliant spokesman Mike Wagner says the plant was a “peaker” — used only during peak energy demand. He says the opening of the Marshalltown Generating Station in April gives Alliant plenty of resources to draw from.

He says the closure affects a dozen workers.

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Man pulled to safety after falling in river CEDAR FALLS — A man has been pulled to safety after falling into the Cedar River in northeastern Iowa near a spot where another man fell in April and later died.

Officials say 31-year-old Chris Cory Sadler had stopped Wednesday morning with a friend to look at the river at a dam near the Ice House Museum in Cedar Falls when he fell in.

—The Associated Press

ISU seeks nursing degree program

DHS director to retire amid criticism about child abuse DES MOINES (AP) — The head of the Iowa Department of Human Services announced Wednesday he’s retiring, a move that comes amid criticism of the agency’s handling of alleged child abuse cases.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said in a press release that Charles Palmer notified her he would retire effective June 16. No interim director was announced in the release, and a job posting for the position was included.

“Chuck has been a dedicated public servant who has spent his life trying to improve the lives of Iowans,” Reynolds said in a statement.

The department has been scrutinized for months over its handling of alleged child abuse cases, particularly cases involving the deaths of two teenage girls. Natalie Finn, a 16-year-old from West Des Moines, was found dead in her home in October. Sabrina Ray, also 16, was found dead in her Perry home in May. Both girls had been monitored by the department before their deaths, according to state lawmakers. The adoptive parents of both girls face charges in connection with the deaths.

Palmer was also at the helm of the department last year when it privatized the state’s Medicaid health care program for the poor and disabled.

Health care advocates criticized the move, which did not have legislative approval, arguing that patients were being denied coverage and pro-

viders were facing issues with reimbursements.

The department and representatives for the three private insurance companies overseeing the program said such complaints were not systemic.

The press release announcing Palmer’s retirement doesn’t address the child abuse cases or the issues with Medicaid. But Democrats called the retirement an opportunity to address budget shortfalls, a smaller staff taking on higher caseloads and lack of oversight within the agency. They said the governor should select a replacement to work on both sides of the aisle amid ongoing criticism to the agency.

Sen. Matt McCoy, D-Des Moines, led informal legislative meetings this session on DHS and its oversight of children.

He said a new director should comprehensively evaluate all senior management to deal with any remaining problems in child welfare.

“This is only a victory if the new governor demands accountability from DHS,” he said. “I believe strongly that the problem starts at the top, but also, problems exist and are systematic within the management team that remains.”

Palmer ran the department from 1989 to 1999 under former Gov. Terry Branstad. He returned in 2011 when Branstad was re-elected. His exit at the start of Reynolds’ time as governor may signal mounting pressure for the new governor to respond to the deaths.

AP Photo In this file photo, Iowa Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds and her husband Kevin listen to Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad deliver his annual condition of the state address before a joint session of the Iowa Legislature at the Statehouse in Des Moines.

Reynolds inaugural event is strategic move for GOP DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds will be the headliner at an unofficial inaugural event this week that raises money for the Republican Party, a strategic move that highlights the GOP’s focus on the upcoming midterm election and Reynold’s anticipated gubernatorial run.

The Republican Party of Iowa is footing the bill for what it’s calling an “Inaugural Celebration” for Reynolds, who was sworn in May 24. A ticket to the Friday night event at a downtown Des Moines hotel will cost $75.

Iowa GOP spokesman Carlos Cruz said more than 1,000 people are expected to attend.

He emphasized the occasion is not a formal inaugural event, but a fundraiser that’s comparable to the party’s Lincoln Dinner that features presidential hopefuls.

“It’s a celebration, not a ball,” he said in an email, referencing the typical description of festivities after an Iowa governor wins an election and is sworn in.

Reynolds is finishing Gov. Terry Branstad’s term that would have ended January 2019. He stepped down recently to be U.S. ambassador to China. Tim Albrecht, a Reynolds spokesman, said the new governor will not have an inaugural ball.

There is nothing in Iowa code or the state Constitution that instructs how inaugural activities must be organized. It typically involves a committee of private individuals who raise contributions to host a ceremony and ticketed ball. Leftover money has previously been given to charity. It hasn’t historically been directed to a political party, though nothing prohibits that, either.

Jim Larew, an Iowa City attorney who was former Democratic Gov.

Chet Culver’s legal counsel and chief of staff, said the GOP approach is unusual.

“Rather than to have a public event that celebrates the access of all Iowans to the office of the new governor, they’ve converted it into what may appear to others to be the starting point in the next campaign cycle,” he said.

Craig Robinson, a former political director for the Iowa GOP, said Republicans are in a unique position to raise money at a time when they’re trying to keep congressional seats and maintain majorities in the state House and Senate.

“It’s going to be interesting to see how much money they can raise at an event like this, because it’s really a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for them to somewhat ‘cash in’ on the transition of going from one governor to another without an election,” he said.

AMES (AP) — Iowa State University is seeking approval to offer its first nursing degree program in order to help Des Moines-area nurses obtain bachelor’s degrees.

University officials are seeking approval from the Iowa Board of Regents and the Iowa Board of Nursing to create the new program through which registered nurses who already have their associate’s degree can earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.

The university and Des Moines Area Community College have collaborated on the proposed program. It’s expected to be running by fall 2018, attract about 50 students for its first year and bring in about 200 students after it’s established.

“They were looking for a site-based program that would be available in central Iowa, so people would not have to travel to get the education or have to take a fully online program — which doesn’t meet everyone’s desires for learning,” said Virginia Wagerin, a clinical assistant professor and director of nursing education at the university.

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Northey: Planting progress continues as conditions allow DES MOINES — Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistical Service. The report is released weekly from April through October.

“Farmers continue to make planting progress as conditions allow. Corn planted has now reached 97 percent complete and soybeans are 77 percent planted.

South-central Iowa has been the most impacted by weather and as are result only has 86 percent of corn and 57 percent of beans are planted.

Northey

Hopefully the nicer weather we’ve had the last few days holds on and farmers there are able to finish planting, spray for weeds and get other needed work done,”

Northey said.

The weekly report is also available on the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship’s website at www.IowaAgriculture.gov or on USDA’s site at www. nass.usda.gov/ia. The re-

port summary follows here: Crop Report Wet conditions kept farmers from finishing up planting during the week ending May 28, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were only 2.7 days suitable for fieldwork. There were scattered reports of corn turning yellow, and replanting of crops in areas with standing water.

Topsoil moisture levels rated 0 percent very short, 0 percent short, 77 percent adequate and 23 percent surplus.

Subsoil moisture levels rated 0 percent very short, 0 percent

short, 78 percent adequate and 22 percent surplus.

Nearly all of Iowa’s corn crop has been planted with only South Central Iowa having more than 10 percent of the crop remaining to be planted. Corn emerged reached 82 percent, three days behind last year but one day ahead of the five-year average.

Seventy-three percent of the corn crop was rated in good to excellent condition. Soybean planting reached 77 percent complete, five days behind last year. South Central Iowa lags behind with 43 percent of the crop yet to be planted.

Soybean emergence reached

39 percent, three days behind last year and one day behind average. Oats headed reached 10 percent, one week behind last year and three days behind average. Oat condition decreased to 74 percent good to excellent.

The first cutting of alfalfa hay was 21 percent complete, five days behind last year and four days behind average.

Hay condition rated 81 percent good to excellent. Pasture condition remained at 82 percent good to excellent.

Although livestock conditions were reported as normal with little stress, many feedlots were muddy most of the week.

Organic agriculture grows in Iowa ISU Extension AMES — Organic agriculture continues to grow in Iowa, with the state boasting the sixth-largest number of organic farms nationally and ranking 10th in total organic sales. The state’s 800 organic farms produce $103 million toward the farm economy.

Farmers looking to transition to organic production need specialized training that can be provided through an Iowa State University course titled Transitioning to Organic Agriculture. The 16-week course was taught during the Spring 2017 semester by Kathleen Delate, professor and extension organic specialist in horticulture and agronomy at Iowa State, and was available both

to students on and off campus through a classroom setting and online.

Forty-four people took the class, which was offered not only to Iowa State undergraduate and graduate students, but to interested farmers who sought to increase their knowledge about organic agriculture.

“This class is designed to inform people on the best practices of transitioning to organic production,” Delate said. “Its objectives include training in organic certification, nutrient management, pest management, livestock production, economics, organic grain, vegetable and fruit production and government programs to support transition.”

Jane Richards, along with her sister Beth, are working to transition

their family farm to organic production. Jane enrolled in the class to learn more about land stewardship and how they can transition a farm that previously had been a conventional crop operation.

“Taking this class helped me learn about organic grain farming and whether that might be a feasible option for us,” Richards said. “Organic grain farming no longer seems like an impossible undertaking.

Any conventional farmer interested in organics should participate in this class. I think they might be surprised how useful and thought-provoking the information is. They will gain a new perspective from which to evaluate their current operation, which given the current farm economy is

Submitted Photo The Richards family is working to transition their farm from conventional to organic agriculture.

particularly valuable.”

The course also allowed Amber Testroet, a graduate student in sociology at Iowa State who enrolled in the course, to meet with Richards throughout the semester.

“Working with an actual producer was a fun part of the course,” Testroet said. “Meeting Jane and learning the challenges one faces when transitioning a

farm from conventional to organic can be daunting without some assistance, which has been provided through this class.”

In a post-course evaluation, 84 percent of those who took the course rated their knowledge of organic regulations as very good or excellent, a significant jump from the 75 percent of students who

began the class rating their knowledge as fair to poor. Additionally, 40 percent of participants stated they would begin or continue organic farming after the course, and 50 percent had interest in organic research or working with an agency helping organic producers.

The class is offered every two years and will be available again in 2019.

RELAY FOR LIFE of Jasper County Saturday, June 3, 2016 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. • Newton Downtown Square

The public is invited to participate in the walk, enjoy the entertainment, music, games, and purchase luminaria!

It is a great chance to bring the whole family and community together in the fight against cancer.

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Team and Survivor Registration and Check-in Begins OFFICIAL CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT Survivor and Caregiver Reception and Social Hour Opening Ceremony, Survivor and Caregiver Laps to follow Pie in the Face, your chance to pie local celebrities!

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Luminaria Ceremony Closing Ceremony

Stop into Stacy’s Sweetstuff any day before the event to register for the cornhole tournament. Cost per team is $20. (Teams of two) *There will be spots available the day of as well.

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Iowa residents may fish without a license on Friday, Saturday and Sunday as part of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources free fishing weekend.

“Free fishing weekend is a great opportunity for Iowans to reconnect with fishing,” said Joe Larscheid, chief of the Iowa DNR’s Fisheries Bureau. “Invite a kid, your best friend or your mom to come along. Have some fun and create new memories.”

Gather your family or friends and travel to one of the hundreds of Iowa lakes, thousands of miles of rivers or a nearby pond for a few hours of outdoor fun and relaxation.

Iowans can try fishing without buying a license during free fishing weekend. All other regulations remain in place.

“This is a great time to take kids fishing or introduce someone new to fishing,” Larscheid said. “Fish are usually close to shore and are willing to bite. Use small tackle — little hooks, a bobber no larger than a quarter, 4-pound test line and small bait to catch bluegills.

“Kids will stay interested and have fun when the fishing is good. Just let them play once the interest in fishing is gone,” he said. “It isn’t about how many fish you can catch; it’s about sharing your time and having fun together.”

Fun, hands-on fishing events will be offered across Iowa to teach parents or kids the basics of fishing. A list of fishing clinics, derbies, and other fun events co-sponsored by the DNR is available on the Special Events Application System at programs.iowadnr.gov/specialevents/.

“We hope free fishing weekend will inspire anglers to buy an annual fishing license,” Larscheid said. This investment allows the Iowa DNR Fisheries Bureau to produce and stock more than 160 million fish annually, conduct research studies to manage fish more effectively, construct fish habitat, improve water quality, restore lakes with a history of poor fishing and improve access for anglers.

Find tips for taking kids fishing and catching crappie, bluegills and yellow bass on the DNR website at www.iowadnr.gov/Fishing/ Fishing-Tips-How-Tos.

For many years, the members of First Presbyterian Church, 220 N. Second Ave. E., has held an Ice Cream Social the first Tuesday evening in June.

The proceeds from this event have gone to the Mission Committee of the church to be used for projects both locally and nationally. The past several years has seen this money going to the yearly multi-generational mission trip called Work Week. Unfortunately, the traditional trip is not going to take place, but a new opportunity presented itself.

Recently, a proposal was made to the Mission Committee to begin a Ramp Ministry in partnership with Kid Assist of Jasper County. Linda Anderson, director of Kid Assist and a member of the Mission Committee has seen a need for ramps to be built for people with disabilities.

Many of these people in need have power scooters sitting in their homes but have no easy way to get in and out of their homes with them, as it is difficult to obtain funding to have a ramp built.

Mission Committee approved the proceeds from the ice cream social this year will go to the ramp building project.

The community is in-

Submitted Photo Pictured is a previous ramp building project. The First Presbyterian Church will host its annual Ice Cream Social June 6. The proceeds from the event will go toward Ramp Ministry, which works in partnership with Kid Assist of Jasper County.

vited to attend the ice cream social from 4:30 to 7 p.m. June 6 at First Presbyterian Church, 220 N. Second Ave. E. The menu will include hot shredded chicken sandwiches, pork loin sandwiches, potato salad, coleslaw, baked beans, an assortment of homemade pies and cakes and of course, homemade Ice cream — vanilla, chocolate, strawberry or pineapple.

Bring your friends and families and know that your donations are going for a very worthy cause of helping those with disabilities.

Submitted Photo A child with disabilities makes use of a previous ramp built by the Ramp Ministry. An ice cream social hosted by First Presbyterian Church will raise money to benefit future ramp building projects.

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‘Team Dana’ BBQ

5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday First Baptist Church in Newton

Community members are invited to the Second Annual “Team Dana” Barbecue Supper in support of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church, 620 S. Eighth Ave. E. The event is sponsored by Jeff and Jodi King in honor of their daughter Dana, who passed away at the age of 30 from cystic fibrosis.

Menu includes barbecue pork sandwiches, smoked beans, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, desserts and iced tea for a freewill donation.

Alumni Weekend All Classes Open House and Reunion will begin at 6 p.m. Friday at Iowa Speedway’s Newton Club.

Nearly 1,000 alumni, spouses and friends come to this free, all-classes event. Desperado will perform at 8:30 p.m.

All Classes Brunch will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday at Newton High School. The program includes the NHS Hall of Fame Ceremony, greetings from class representatives, introduction of retired teachers and Class of 2017 officers.

Tour of EJH Beard Administration Building will begin at 2 p.m. Sunday at the facility, 1302 First Ave. W.

Relay for Life

4 p.m. Saturday Downtown Newton

Relay for Life of Jasper County has made the move to downtown for this year’s event. It starts with team and survivor registration and check-in at 4 p.m. Also at that time, the official cornhole tournament will start and the survivor and caregiver reception and social hour kicks off. Opening ceremony starts at 5 p.m. with survivor and caregiver laps to follow. For more information, visit www.relayforlife. org/jaspercountyia

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9 a.m. Saturday Mariposa County Park in Newton 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday Quarry Springs Park in Colfax Jasper Conservation Connection and the Jasper County Conservation Board will be partnering together to host the 10th Annual HOOK, LINE, & SINKER family fishing derby at Mariposa County Park. The fishing derby will be free for all ages. This will be a last chance to fish the lake at Mariposa for a while before it is drained and the large lake restoration project starts this fall.

The Colfax Parks and Recreation Auxiliary Board will be hosting its second kids fishing derby for kids 0-18. There will be lots of prizes and freewill donation lunch afterwards during Iowa’s Free Fishing weekend should provide family fun for everyone.

Contestants may fish from shore or fish from a boat.

1:30 p.m. Sunday Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge Come to the Refuge at 1:30 p.m. Sunday to take a guided hike along the half-mile Overlook Trail.

Learn about the national mammal, the American Bison, as well as the majestic elk. Learn more about their histories, uses, management and recovery, while having the opportunity to observe the herds.

Maybe even see some of the 11 calves born on the Refuge this spring. To register or for more information, please call 515-994-3400 or email Doreen_ vanryswyk@fws.gov.

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Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Newton High junior Alayna Reynolds walked the walk of a competitor all day Wednesday playing the second day of Iowa Class 4A Girls’ State Golf Tournament action at Elmwood Country Club in Marshalltown.

MARSHALLTOWN — Only one golfer tamed the hill-and-dale, tree-lined Elmwood Country Club golf course over the twodays of 2017 Iowa Class 4A Girls’ State Golf Tournament play.

It wasn’t Newton High junior Alayna Reynolds, but the Cardinal golfer played the course with confidence and focus. Reynolds went into Wednesday’s second day of the 36-hole event tied for 10th. She was in a position to earn a state medal for a top-10 finish.

“I thought I’d be more nervous, especially with my parents and everybody following and watching me. I wasn’t. I was focused today,” Reynolds said after turning in a 96 to go with her first-day’s 92.

In her first-ever state high school golf tournament, Reynolds had some highs and some lows — much like the golf course the tournament was being played on. She finished with a 186 to take 12th overall.

“It’s a long course and

very challenging,” Reynolds said. “I’m not a longball hitter so it was tough as it took me three shots to reach the green on some holes. But, having that uphill chip-in for par on No. 1 early today was exciting.”

Washington junior Sarah Nacos tamed the Elmwood course with a dominating performance. She won by 23 strokes, shooting rounds of 78 and 76 for a 154. Nacos claimed her third straight individual state golf championship.

Dubuque Wahlert’s Elyse Kalb was runner-up and Humboldt’s Brooke Anderson was third as both golfers ended up with 177s.

Grinnell freshman Bella Amador-Lacson carded a 179 for fourth place.

Ending up with 182s were Nevada’s Claire Ausman, Greene County’s Rachel Danielson, Creston’s Ashton Carter and Humboldt’s Avery Terwillinger.

They finished 5th-6th-7th8th, respectively. Grinnell’s Alisha Ford and Maddie Schrack each shot a 183 to take ninth and 10th, respectively.

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PCM’s Maher finishes high school career with ninth-place medal

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News PANORA — Prairie City-Monroe senior Bre Maher lost her ball in a bunch of weeds on the par 5 No. 12 Wednesday during the final round of the Class 3A girls’ state golf tournament at Lake Panorama National Golf Course.

She was in a precarious situation.

She needed a huge bounce back with Monticello’s Lauren Ries pulling further ahead.

So Maher did what she does best.

She put on her hard hat and went to work.

Maher pushed aside the slow start and got back into medal contention with impressive shots off the tee and did enough down the stretch to hold on to one of the final medal positions.

The Mustang senior finished with a 13-over-par 85 for her final round and her two-day score of 171 gave Maher

Maher golf legacy ends on familiar course F

or more than a decade, the Maher family has planted its footprint in the Prairie City-Monroe golf programs.

Rick and Kelli Maher have walked many courses watching sons Brook and Brady and daughter Breanna play golf for the Mustangs.

The legacy ended Wednesday for the Mahers. At least at the high school level.

Breanna Maher completed her high school career with a ninth-place finish at the Class 3A girls state golf tournament at Lake Panorama. And the Maher family got to experience one last

a state medal in her final high school tournament.

“It was do or die there. I had to make my move or sit still in the water,” Maher said about her position after the double bogey on the par 5 No. 12.

“I tried my best to scratch out a bogey on that hole and then just tried to keep hitting it straight and down the middle. My putting was getting me into trouble, but I knew the pars and birdies would eventually fall.”

There was a miscommunication with Maher’s scorecard. Ries had Maher shooting an 86, and the Mustang senior signed the card without looking it over.

Unfortunately, that dropped her down a stroke and moved her into a tie for ninth instead of a tie for seventh, where she would have finished if the correct score would have became official.

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This & That Troy Hyde state meet.

“It’s been amazing to be able to carry on the family name and be the last Maher to compete at state golf,” Bre Maher said. “I have worked with my brother Brady for five years now, and this has always been where we wanted to end up.”

Bre Maher gives a lot of credit to her brother Brady. He’s the brother that still lives in the area. Brook, who lives with his wife and 15-month old son in Waverly, pitches in when he is home. All three siblings have now brought home some kind of hardware from state golf tournaments.

Brook was the state runner-up on a runner-up team during her senior year at PCM in 2004. He played in three state tournaments, two of which came when he played for Colfax-Mingo. He went on to play collegiately at

Troy Hyde/Daily News Prairie City-Monroe senior Bre Maher finished in a tie for ninth at the Class 3A girls state golf tournament at Lake Panorama National Golf Course on Wednesday. Maher had back-to-back rounds of 86 to finish with a two-day total of 172.

Kirkwood Community College and then Northern Iowa.

Brady, who graduated in 2009, was on PCM’s state title team in 2008. He also played on a Mustangs’ runner-up squad, too. Brady also played collegiately at Kirkwood.

Bre got the chance in her final year to showcase her talents on the state level, too. She’ll play for Mount Mercy in Cedar Rapids next year.

All three Maher siblings ended their high school careers on the golf course at Lake Panorama.

“She spent a lot of years following us around the golf course. It’s exciting to be able to now follow her around and see how she is making her own way in the sport,” Brook said. “It’s been pretty fun for us. It’s definitely rewarding to be able to watch her play this week.”

Brady added, “I was super excited to watch her play this week. We have put in a lot of work on the golf course together. It was awesome for her to finally be able to get here and show what she can do. This has been her goal and our goal for a long time.”

It was hard for dad and mom to keep their emotions in check.

They couldn’t be prouder seeing their three children succeed at the highest level.

Mike Maher can’t believe the ride is over though.

“Watching these kids grow in this sport and being so disciplined the entire way is great to see,” Mike Maher said as he struggled to fight off the tears. “They all worked really hard, and it was great to see them all get here. Knowing this is the end is really hard for me.”

Kelli Maher knows that golf has been good to her family. She has used up many of her vacation days trying to keep up with all three of her kids playing at the state level.

“It’s been awesome. It’s a been a great ride. I have had a lot of fun with these kids,” Kelli Maher said. “Golf has certainly been good to this family. It has been our life for several years. We have been through a lot.”

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SPORTS CALENDAR Thursday Girls’ Tennis Newton at Class 1A state, Iowa City, 9 a.m.

Baseball Southeast Polk at Newton, JV 5:30 p.m., varsity 7:30 p.m.

PCM at North Polk, 7:30 p.m.

Lynnville-Sully at Moravia, 5:30 p.m.

Softball Colfax-Mingo at Newton, doubleheader, 6 p.m.

Friday Girls’ Tennis Newton at Class 1A state, Iowa City, 9 a.m.

Softball Grinnell at Newton, JV 4:30 p.m., varsity doubleheader, 6 p.m.

PCM at Gilbert, 7 p.m.

Saydel at CMB, 7 p.m.

North Mahaska at Colfax-Mingo, 6 p.m.

HLV at Lynnville-Sully, 6 p.m.

Baseball Grinnell at Newton, varsity doubleheader, 5:30 p.m.

PCM at Gilbert, 7:30 p.m.

Saydel at CMB, 5:15 p.m.

Colfax-Mingo at North Mahaska, 6 p.m.

HLV at Lynnville-Sully, 6 p.m.

Saturday Softball Newton, Lynnville-Sully at Oskaloosa tournament, 2:30 p.m.

PCM, CMB at Bondurant-Farrar tournament, 9 a.m.

Baseball Newton at Woodward-Granger tournament, 6 p.m.

PCM at Colfax-Mingo tournament, 10 a.m.

Monday Soccer Girls’ Regionals Class 2A Region 5 Championship Game Newton at Pella, 6 p.m.

Softball Oskaloosa at Newton, JV 6 p.m., varsity 7:30 p.m.

PCM at South Hamilton, 7 p.m.

North Polk at CMB, 7 p.m.

Sigourney at Colfax-Mingo, 6 p.m.

Lynnville-Sully at Belle Plaine, 6 p.m.

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

PCM at South Hamliton, 7:30 p.m.

CMB at North Polk, 5:15 p.m.

Colfax-Mingo at Sigourney, 6 p.m.

Lynnville-Sully at Belle Plaine, 6 p.m.

Penguins take 2-0 Stanley Cup lead PITTSBURGH (AP) — By coach Peter Laviolette’s math, the Nashville Predators have been pretty good for all but 10 minutes of the Stanley Cup Final.

It’s not much. Unless you’re playing the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Then it’s too much.

Way too much.

The defending Stanley Cup champions needed just over three minutes at the start of the third period to turn a taut Game 2 into a runaway, beating Pekka Rinne three times in a 4-1 victory on Wednesday night to inch closer to becoming the first team in nearly 20 years to win back-to-back titles.

The barrage started with Jake Guentzel.

Mired in an eight-game goal drought heading into the series, the 22-year-old Nebraska-born rookie provided the winner in Game 1 and again in Game 2 when he pounded home a rebound just 10 seconds into the third for his third of the series and 12th of the playoffs.

“It’s crazy,” said Guentzel, who has an NHL rookie record five game-winning goals this postseason. “You can’t even put into words what it feels. But we know the ultimate goal is two more wins and they’re going to be tough to get.”

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Mustangs handle Cardinals

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News Newton High’s Cardinals had rallied to tie the game Wednesday night. They had six hits to visiting Dallas Center-Grimes’ five. They were in a position to win their first game of the season, tied 2-all heading into the seventh inning.

Then the wheels came off.

With Mustang batters retired, the Cardinals committed three errors. Mix in an RBI double and Dallas Center-Grimes scored four runs to take the lead.

The Mustangs retired the Cardinals in order in the bottom of the seventh to win 6-2.

The loss came in the Little Hawkeye Conference opener for Newton, which is 0-5 on the season.

“We got the bats going a bit and tied the game up. We were feeling good going into the seventh inning,” Newton head coach Dustin Brisel said. “Unfortunately, we didn’t finish the game strong. We can’t have errors like that with two outs in a tie game. We had mental lapses.”

Until Wednesday night, Newton had nine hits in four games. The Cardinals connected for six singles against the Mustangs. The hitting was better but Newton committed seven errors defensively.

DCG tallied two runs in the first inning. Newton starting pitcher Trey Vanderlaan settled in to work four more innings of scoreless baseball. He allowed five hits, walked three and struck out six before yielding the mound to Trevor Ergenbright in the sixth.

In the top of third inning, the Mustangs had two runners on and two out. Brennen Dodd made a leaping catch of a line drive at shortstop to end the inning to keep the game close.

Newton tied the game in the bottom of the third when Ty Arguello beat out a one-out infield hit. Tyler Stanton and Dodd had back-to-back singles to load the bases. Vanderlaan worked a walk to force in the first run then Ergenbright had an RBI single.

The other two base hits in the game were by Vanderlaan and Keith Steinbach.

Ergenbright took the pitching loss. He was charged with four runs on four hits and had one strikeout in two innings of work.

Justin Blegger was the winning pitcher for DCG. He walked one and struck out two Cardinal batters.

“We had a much better effort at the plate. We have to learn to close things out. DCG made the routine plays defensively tonight and we didn’t,”

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Newton High senior Trey Vanderlaan pitches against Dallas Center-Grimes on Wednesday. Vanderlaan started on the mound for the Cardinals and went five innings with a no-decision. The game as tied 2-2 when he left the mound. DCG scored four runs in the top of the seventh to beat Newton 6-2.

Brisel said.

Newton is back at Eversman Field for a junior varsity and varsity doubleheader Thursday. The Cardinals host Southeast Polk. The junior varsity game is at 5:30 p.m. followed by the varsity game at 7:30 p.m.

Grinnell comes to Newton

for a varsity doubleheader at 5:30 p.m. Friday in LHC play.

Softball Dallas Center-Grimes beat Newton 10-8 in LHC softball play Wednesday in Newton.

There were no statistics or details from the game available by presstime.

Newton softball plays at 6 p.m. Thursday at home against Colfax-Mingo. It is a varsity doubleheader at Berg Middle School softball field.

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Lynnville-Sully baseball, softball teams snare SICL wins over BGM Bears

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News BROOKLYN — Tyler Van Zante threw a three-hitter in Lynnville-Sully’s 13-1 win over host BGM Wednesday in South Iowa Cedar League baseball action. The Hawks dealt with the Bears in six innings on the run-rule.

Lynnville-Sully’s softball team recorded a 4-3 win in SICL action for the second straight game. This time the Hawk girls defeated host BGM. “The bats were alive for the third straight game pounding out 11 hits to score 13 runs,” Lynnville-Sully baseball head coach Bob Scandridge said.

“The defense was also very solid as it turned a triple play to erase a rally in the fourth inning and a double play in

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the sixth inning.”

Lynnville-Sully led 3-1 after the first inning then broke things open against the Bears with a six-run third innings.

The Hawk boys added one run in the fourth and three more in the sixth.

Van Zante went the distance on the mound for the Hawks. He gave up three hits, walked six and struck out five Bear batters.

“We had some timely defen-

sive plays that kept the momentum with L-S. Whenever BGM was threatening we came up with some plays that stopped the rally,” Scandridge said.

Caden Dunsbergen drove in three runs for Lynnville-Sully as he hit a single and a double. Carson Dunsbergen and Isaac Collins each had two singles. Elijah Collins doubled and drove in three runs.

Hitting a single each for the Hawk baseball team were Van Zante, Corbin James, Rylan James and Josh Dunsbergen.

Rylan James had two RBIs. Lynnville-Sully’s softball team came from behind to win on the road. The Hawks trailed the Bears 3-1 after six innings. They pushed across three runs in the top of the seventh inning and held the Bears for the one-run win.

Mallory Loftus pitched a complete game for Lynnville-Sully. She allowed six hits and struck out three.

Loftus delivered two singles, drove in a run and had a stolen base.

McKinley Conover tripled.

Haley James and Korinne Jansen each had a single.

The Lynnville-Sully softball team improved to 2-2 in SICL action and 2-3 overall. Lynnville-Sully’s baseball team is 3-1 in conference play and 4-1 overall.

Lynnville-Sully’s baseball squad plays at 5:30 p.m.

Thursday at Moravia. The Hawk teams host HLV in SICL play at 6 p.m. Friday at Sully.

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

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Colfax-Mingo sweeps Montezuma

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News

Troy Hyde/Daily News Prairie City-Monroe senior Bre Maher played in her final high school golf tournament Wednesday when she finished ninth at the Class 3A girls state tournament at Lake Panorama. She celebrated the hardware with her older brothers Brady (left) and Brook, who both played in multiple state golf tournaments and ended their prep careers at the golf course at Lake Panorama.

Maher Legacy Continued from Page 1B The entire family had plenty of emotions during Bre Maher’s final round Wednesday. She entered the day one spot off a medal position but played her way up the leaderboard with impressive tee shots.

Almost to the finish line, Bre hit a ball into a water hazard on her second to last hole. She was leading Monticello’s Lauren Ries by one shot a that point. Both were in contention for a medal.

The shot into the water triggered Brady to put his hands on his head

in disbelief. Bre’s support staff just hoped she had enough left in the tank to finish what she worked so hard to get.

She did. But it didn’t come without a lot of fight.

“We knew she couldn’t win the thing on the first day, but you can certainly shoot yourself out of it,” Mike Maher said. “She stayed in it and grinded this thing out and came back after a few tough holes. She showed a lot of fight and it was impressive to see. To see her finish this thing off with a medal is pretty special for our family.”

Contact Troy Hyde at thyde@newtondailynews.com

Former Hawkeye Kirksey signs four-year, $38 million extension CLEVELAND (AP) — When the Browns were sliding toward a winless 2016 season, Christian Kirksey stepped forward.

The linebacker boldly predicted a victory, which came a few weeks later.

On Tuesday, Cleveland locked up Kirksey for what the club hopes will be better seasons ahead.

Kirksey signed a four-year, $38 million extension with the Browns, who will have their leading tackler under contract through the 2021 season. The deal includes $20 million guaranteed.

“Christian Kirksey brings a lot to this football team,” said Sashi Brown, the club’s executive vice president of football operations. “He’s another example of a young talented football player that we want to be part of our organization for the long term. Chris reflects the hard work and commitment we want in our locker room.

He has done everything asked of him since he was drafted and has developed into an impact starter. We look forward to watching him continue to emerge as a leader of our team and establish a culture of winning here in Cleveland.”

The 6-foot-2, 235-pounder was one of the few positives last season

when the Browns went 1-15.

Kirksey led the team in tackles and finished third in the league with 148.

Kirksey, who made at least nine tackles in 10 games and played all but two defensive snaps last season, would have been eligible to be an unrestricted free agent in March.

But now he’ll anchor a defense that should be more aggressive after coach Hue Jackson hired Gregg Williams as his coordinator.

“Hue Jackson has been telling me from Day 1 that I have a chance to be a great player in this league and for them to offer me this contract speaks volumes,” Kirksey said. ‘“I am glad to be here and to be a Brown for a long time. This is my home. This is where I want to be. I love my teammates and we are ready to get this thing rolling. I am excited for the future.”

The Browns selected the former Iowa standout in the third round in 2014. He has appeared in 48 games for Cleveland and made 29 starts.

Kirksey’s extension is the latest by the Browns, who signed linebacker Jamie Collins (4 years, $50 million) and left guard Joel Bitonio (5 years, $51 million) to new contracts earlier this offseason.

Padres win to send slumping Cubs to sixth straight loss SAN DIEGO (AP) — Sweeping anybody is a big deal for the rebuilding, rookie-laden San Diego Padres.

Make it the defending World Series champion Chicago Cubs, and that’s huge for a team that hopes to be contending by 2019 or 2020.

San Diego rookie Franchy Cordero tripled leading off the eighth inning and scored on Yangervis Solarte’s fielder’s choice, and the Padres beat Chicago 2-1 on Wednesday to hand the Cubs their season-high sixth straight loss.

Luis Perdomo, in just his second big league season, and two relievers combined to hold the struggling Cubs to three hits.

The Padres won their season-best fourth straight game and swept the Cubs for the first time since August 2012.

The 22-year-old Cordero, who batted leadoff and struck out in his first three at-bats, made his major league debut on Saturday. Rookie slugger Hunter Renfroe batted cleanup in this one.

And the Padres started rookie Luis Torrens at catcher, giving Austin Hedges a day off.

Perdomo pitched seven strong innings a day after rookie Dinelson Lamet produced another solid outing, striking out eight in five innings of a 6-2 win to improve to 2-0.

COLFAX — The Colfax-Mingo baseball team played two different games in a South Iowa Cedar League doubleheader against Montezuma on Wednesday. The Tigerhawks still found a way to stay undefeated though.

The Tigerhawks got strong starting pitching from freshman Trystin Ross and junior Jonathan Jacobs during 14-1 and 3-2 home victories.

In the opener, which lasted only five innings, Ross allowed one hit and one unearned run in five innings. He struck out seven. Ross is now 3-0 on the season and he has yet to allow an earned run.

At the plate, senior Adam Teed went 3-for3 with three runs and two stole bases. Junior Ross Alex Lewis finished 2-for-2 with two runs, two stolen bases and an RBI and Jacobs was 2-for-4 with a run and three RBIs. One of Jacobs’ hits was a double.

Jacobs started and earned his first win of the season on the mound after allowing no earned runs and striking out nine in the first six innings of the nightcap. Lewis struck out the only batter he faced in the seventh to pick up his second save.

Junior Misha Seebeck got the first two outs in the seventh but allowed a hit. He also had one of the Tigerhawks’ three hits at the plate and scored a run.

Sophomore Zarek Hill was 1-for-2 with two walks and an RBI, freshman Brady Berkey walked twice and junior Jarod Nichols and freshman Trinity Schroeder both walked and scored a run. Teed walked and had an RBI. The Tigerhawks walked eight times in the game.

Montezuma (0-6, 0-5) took a 2-1

lead with a pair of runs in the fourth, but Colfax-Mingo rallied with two runs in the fifth.

Colfax-Mingo plays North Mahaska at 6 p.m. Friday in New Sharon.

SOFTBALL Colfax-Mingo 3, Montezuma 1 MONTEZUMA — Colfax-Mingo senior Amy Russell struck out 11 in the circle and sophomore Mackensie Brown drove in two runs at the plate during the Class 1A No. 6 Tigerhawk softball team’s 3-1 victory over Montezuma during South Iowa Cedar League play Wednesday.

Russell surrendered just four hits and walked none and the only run Montezuma scored was unearned.

Russell, now 3-0 on the season, has 33 strikeBrown outs and seven walks on the season.

The Tigerhawks scored all three of their runs in the second inning.

Junior Ries Wilson led off the inning with a triple to right field and then scored on an error by the Braves.

Colfax-Mingo (5-1 overall, 3-1 in SICL play) made it 3-0 when Brown hit a two-run single to center field.

The hit drove in sophomores Braedynn Rawlins and Delaney Underwood, who both reached base with singles.

The fifth and final hit for the Tigerhawks came from Russell, who came into the game with a team-best batting average of .471.

Montezuma (3-5, 1-3) scored its lone run in the fourth inning.

Colfax-Mingo plays a doubleheader at 6 p.m. Thursday in Newton.

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

Raider bats get going in run-rule softball victory

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News GILBERT — The bats broke out for the Collins-Maxwell/Baxter softball team on Wednesday during an 11-1, five-inning win over Gilbert.

The Class 2A No. 1 Raiders combined for seven runs in their first four full games but plated eight runs alone in the fourth inning against the Tigers.

Senior Megan Ritter doubled in the first, stole second and scored on a Katie Camp RBI to give the visitors a 1-0 lead.

After Gilbert tied it in the bottom half, the Raiders regained the lead in the second when freshman Holly Jessen scored on a passed ball.

Jessen finished with three hits, three runs, two stolen bases and an RBI in the victory.

In the third, courtesy runner Abby Husak scored on a passed ball to make it 3-1.

The Raiders broke out in the fourth, scoring eight runs to go up 11-1.

Jessen doubled and then scored on an RBI hit by senior Veronica Condon. Senior Heather Jessen drew a walk and then Camp loaded the bases with a single. Freshman Mikayla Houge drove in two runs with a double.

The Raiders added a run with a sacrifice fly

by senior Abbey Kahler.

Senior Mi kay l a Eslinger then doubled, sophomore Condon Ha n n a h Caple walked and Holly Jessen and Condon each collected their second hits of the inning to complete the scoring.

Houge had two hits and two RBIs at the plate and got the win in the circle.

Houge (3-0) allowed one run on three hits with eight strikeouts in five innings.

Condon had two hits and two RBIs, and Eslinger doubled and walked twice.

Gilbert is now 0-5 on the season.

CMB hosts Saydel for a HOIC game at 7 p.m.

Friday in Collins.

BASEBALL Gilbert 6, CMB 1 GILBERT — The Collins-Maxwell/Baxter baseball team mustered only three hits against Class 3A Gilbert on Wednesday night.

The Tigers scored four runs in the first inning and coasted to a 6-1 victory over the Raiders during a Heart of Iowa Conference tilt.

CMB got singles from seniors Tucker Max-

well and Brady Ross and freshm a n C o l e D a m m a n , but the Raiders Ross left nine runners on base in the loss.

Ross, seniors Creighton Caple and Brady Kemp and junior Bryce Bacon all walked once.

Caple also was hit by a pitch and stole a base.

Sophomore Derrick Klemme reached on an error and scored the Raiders’ lone run in the second inning.

Maxwell started on the mound and took the loss after allowing four earned runs on four hits with two walks and one strikeout in 2 2/3 innings.

Bacon tossed the final 3 1/3 innings. He surrendered no runs and one hit and walked two.

Gilbert (5-2 overall, 3-2 in HOIC play) has won two straight and five of its last six.

CMB (1-4, 1-4) lost for the second straight game.

CMB hosts conference-leading Saydel at 5:15 p.m. Friday in Collins. The Eagles (4-1) are 3-0 in HOIC play.

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

Royals lefty Duffy out six to eight weeks with oblique strain KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals have placed Danny Duffy on the disabled list with an

oblique strain and say the lefthander is expected to be out six to eight weeks.

Duffy was injured Sunday

while covering first base at Cleveland.

Royals manager Ned Yost said Monday: “He’s going to

be out for a while.”

Duffy, who was the Royals’ opening day starter, is 4-4 with a 3.54 ERA in 11 starts.

He allowed six runs on nine hits and three walks in fourplus innings in a 10-1 loss Sunday to the Indians.

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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MAY 15, 2017, 6:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS The City Council of Newton, Iowa met in regular session at 6:00 P.M. on the above date in the Council Chambers at 101 West 4th Street South. Mayor Hansen presided.

Present Council Members: Biondi, Chapé, George, Trotter, Mullan, Kulis.

Absent: None.

Mayor Hansen asked everyone present to join in saying the Pledge of Allegiance.

Mayor Hansen proclaimed National Police Week & Peace Officers' Memorial Day, Emergency Medical Services Week, National Public Works Week, Kids to the Parks Day, Building Safety Month, National Preservation Month, and Food Allergy Awareness Week.

Amanda Accola, Alliant Energy Key Account Manager, updated Council on the Community Annual Partnership Assessment information.

There was no citizen participation.

Moved by Chapé, seconded by Kulis to approve consent agenda items 12-19.

12. May 01, 2017 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes 13.

Approve Liquor License Class B Wine, Class C Beer, Class E Liquor, Sunday Sales for Brookwood Gas & Convenience Dba: Yesway Store #10025, 405 1st Ave E. (Pending staff completion).

Liquor License Class C Liquor, Class B Native Wine, Outdoor Service, Sunday Sales, for Americrown Service Corporation Special Events for June 1st, 6th, 15th, 29th, July 13th and 27th, 3333 Rusty Wallace Drive.

14.

Resolution Fixing the Amounts to be assessed against individual private property for the abatement of nuisance violations (Schedule 17-5).

Resolution 2017-093 adopted.

15.

Resolution approving an additional property for prohibited discharge removal work removal work specified in the 2017 Out-ofDistrict Improvements - Bid Package No. 1. Resolution 2017094 adopted.

16.

Resolution authorizing purchase of pre-season salt for snow and ice control. Resolution 2017-095 adopted.

17. Resolution accepting the completion of the snow removal equipment building project at the Newton Municipal Airport.

Resolution 2017-096 adopted.

18. Resolution approving a 28E agreement for law enforcement services at the Iowa Speedway.

Resolution 2017-097 adopted.

19. Approval of Bills AYES: Six. NAYS: None.

Consent agenda items approved.

Mayor Hansen stated that this is the time and place for a public hearing on a Resolution Approving 2016-2017 Budget Amendments. There were no written comments.

Moved by Trotter, seconded by Mullan to close the public hearing. AYES: Six. NAYS: None. The public hearing was closed. Moved by Kulis, seconded by Biondi, to adopt the resolution. AYES: Six. NAYS: None. Resolution 2017098 adopted.

Mayor Hansen stated that this is the time and place for a public hearing on an ordinance amending the City of Newton Code of Ordinances, Title XV, Chapters 155 and 158, establishing zoning regulations and site plan applicability for fireworks sales and warehousing uses. There were no written comments. Moved by Mullan, seconded by Biondi to close the public hearing.

AYES: Six. NAYS: None. The public hearing was closed. Moved by Trotter, seconded by Biondi, to approve the first consideration of the ordinance. AYES: Six. NAYS: None. First consideration passed.

Moved by George, seconded by Kulis to waive the 2nd and 3rd considerations.

AYES: Six. NAYS: None. Motion carried.

Moved by Chapé, seconded by Kulis to adopt the Ordinance.

AYES: Six. NAYS: None.

Ordinance 2299 adopted.

Moved by Chapé, seconded by George, to approve the third Consideration of an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Newton, Iowa, 2016, Title IX, Chapter 95 Cemeteries by adding Newton Memorial Park Cemetery and updating language in the code to be in accordance with Iowa Code 523I. AYES: Six NAYS: None.

Third consideration of the ordinance passed.

Moved by Trotter, seconded by Kulis to adopt the ordinance. AYES: Six. NAYS: None. Ordinance 2300 adopted.

Moved by Trotter, seconded by Mullan, to approve the second Consideration of an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Newton, Iowa, 2016, Title VII, Chapter 70, Section 70.15, “Traffic and Parking Schedules Adopted by Reference”, to make changes to

for the Police Department vehicle fleet. AYES: Six, NAYS: None.

Resolution 2017-108 adopted.

Moved by Trotter, seconded by Kulis to approve a Resolution approving an agreement with MATIS 2017, LLC. for law enforcement services at the Iowa Speedway. AYES: Six, NAYS: None.

Resolution 2017-109 adopted.

Bryan Friedman, Director of Finance and Development, presented on the Economic Development goals from the 2015-2017 Action Plan. $100,000 was administered for downtown façade improvements.

S 2nd Ave was rehabilitated. The Downtown Master Plan was completed and master planning has been contracted for the area.

Multiple speedway restaurant/retailers have opened.

Many other initiatives and been completed and continued growth is expected in the 2017-2019 Action Plan.

Friedman introduced the needs and funding to continue the Housing Initiative. $500,000 is proposed through 2020 for the D&D Program. $1 M is proposed for investment in Fairmeadows N. $1 M is to create 23 lots. proposed to continue with the $10,000 buyers/builders incentive. This would require a $2.5 M bond.

During new business Mayor Hansen indicated that Mayor ProTem Chapé would be filling in for the June council meetings.

There was no old business.

Moved by Biondi, seconded by Kulis to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 P.M. Motion unanimously carried by voice vote.

Michael L. Hansen, Mayor Katrina Davis, CMC City Clerk June 1 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NEWTON HIGH SCHOOL SOUTH PARKING LOTHMA RECONSTRUCTION To Whom It May Concern: The Board of Education of the Newton Community School District will conduct a public hearing in the District Board Room, Newton Community School District, 1302 First Ave. West, Newton, IA 50208 at 6:45 PM on the 12th day of June, 2017 at which place and time any person interested may appear and file objections to the proposed plans, specification or contract for, or cost of the NEWTON HIGH SCHOOL SOUTH PARKING LOT - HMA RECONSTRUCTION project.

Bidding Documents may be examined at the Superintendent's Office and may be inspected by all interested parties.

By order of the Board of Education, Newton Community School District, Newton, IA By: Travis Padget, Board President Attest: Gayle Isaac, Board Secretary/Director of Business Services June 1 PUBLIC AUCTION A to Z Mini Storage will conduct a public auction of unclaimed storage items on Friday, June 15, 2017. The storage units will be auction through online auction service called storagetreasures.com (WWW.StorageTreasures.com).

This Sale is conducted pursuant to the Iowa “Self-Service Storage Facility Lien” Chapter 578A of the Iowa Code.

These units are located at 1611 N 19th Avenue E, Newton, Iowa.

The following units will be sold in their entirety, meaning that all items contained in the storage space will be sold to one bidder for cash only.

Miscellaneous household items stored by occupant, Bobbie Moorman Reed in Unit 225 Miscellaneous household items stored by occupant, Brenda Oskam in Unit 702 Miscellaneous household items stored by occupant, Antonio Tellex Jordan in Unit 122 Miscellaneous household items stored by occupant, Brian Kohlmeyer in Unit 612 Miscellaneous household items stored by occupant, Tyler Ratcliff in Unit 512 Miscellaneous household items stored by occupant, Dallis Harrison in Unit 111 Miscellaneous household items stored by occupant, Nancy Bond in Unit 603 Miscellaneous household items stored by occupant, Kasey Keller in Unit 312 Miscellaneous household items stored by occupant, Patsy Hanson in Unit 306 The above-named occupants may pay the amount necessary and to satisfy their lien, reasonable expenses, and redeem their personal property prior to the time and date of the sale. Announcements made the day of sale take precedence over information contained in this sale bill.

All items purchased auction day are “as is, where is”. We do not warranty or guarantee any item.

ALL items purchased must be removed from the premises within two hours on the date of the sale at the buyer's expense.

A deposit of $100 cash per unit will be required from the successful bidder which will be refunded if all items have been removed and properly disposed of from the unit.

In the event that the items in a unit are not sold, these items will be thrown away or taken to a not for profit organization.

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GARAGE SALE Thurs. June 1st 8am-3pm Fri. June 2nd 8am-4pm Rocking swivel chairs, dresser, name brand clothing, lots of misc. household items, children's toys and books.

824 E. 18th S. N. MOVING SALE Fri. June 2nd 4pm-7pm Sat. June 3rd 8am-5pm Furniture, household and outdoor items, teacher and classroom items, children's books, scrapbooking supplies, and clothing.

2003 N. 3rd Ave. E. Newton Northwest

GARAGE SALE Thurs., June 1: 8am-4pm Friday, June 2: 8am-4pm Repeat Garage Sale, but Many new items added.

Table saws, compressor, furniture, odds & ends antiques and much more!

800 High Ave. Newton THREE PARTY Garage Sale Sat. June 3rd 8am-2pm Stove and wall oven, heater, irons, school desk, suitcases, pictures, cookbooks, dishes, kitchen ware, books, audio books, videos, easel, scrapbooking paper, Stamping Up, 200 Beanie Babies, tools, jointer, wood chipper, wheelbarrow, and much more!

1210 N. 4th Ave. W. Southeast

GARAGE SALE 4 FAMILY Friday, June 2: 8am-5pm Sat., June 3: 8am-2pm Baby items: Pack-n-Plays, high chairs, glider, boys & girls clothes. Household items: dishes, cookware, dorm fridge, puzzles, games and lots of misc.

526 S. 3rd Ave. E. Newton GARAGE SALE Friday, June 2: 4pm-7pm Sat., June 3: 7am-1pm You Don't Want to Miss this Sale!

Almost everything is 25¢ Tools, kitchenware, houseware, knick knacks, antiques, toys, baby clothes, adult clothes, piano, organ, filing cabinets, stroller, car seat, fishing gear, Avon new in boxes, movies, Legos, Tonka, Christmas, Halloween and so much more!

605 E. 27th ST. S. Newton GRANDMA'S ATTIC Garage Sale Fri. June 2nd 9am-5pm Sat. June 3rd 9am-2pm 6 ft Pella Sliding Patio door, triple pane with enclosed mini blinds and low E coating. Casement window 40H x 40.5W, triple pane with mini blinds and low E coating. Lots of 50's and 60's retro household items, 2 floor lamps, 3 blond wood dining chairs, table lamps, set of 19 VHS classic “I Love Lucy” episodes, Disney VHS, books: kids to college, old music books, piano lesson books, Christian fiction, some large print. Dragon Ball Z collectible cards, baseball cards, picture frames, holiday decorations, Singer sewing machine in cabinet. Free upright piano, much more!

6083 E. 64th St. S. Newton (1½ mi. S of Christian Conference Center)

GARAGE SALE Friday, June 2: 9am-7pm Sat., June 3: 8am-2pm End tables, pick-up toolbox,2 bar stools, mirror 54”x22”, salon hair dryer, Bass Pro meat smoker, Yard Machine tiller – 31CC, car seat, lawn chair, fish tank, toaster oven, printer, pictures, binoculars, curtains, books, kitchen misc., strollers – one is a jogging stroller, crib mobile, boys clothes 18 mo. - 4T, toys galore, water table, men's clothes XXL, women's XL3X, boys & women's shoes, plus much more!

1349 S. 20th Ave. W. Newton SCOTT'S GARAGE Sale Fri. June 2nd 8:30a-5:30p Sat. June 3rd 8:30a-12:30p Rug wool, quilt fabric, embroidery floss, yarn, thread, linens, craft items, buttons, purses, doilies, corning ware, Corelle, colored Pyrex, Fire King, utensils, silverware, cookbooks, knick knacks, storage totes, aluminum bats, tennis rackets, tackle box, tools, tool box, pet carrier, large & small seashells, old Samsonite luggage, pottery lamp, plant stands, gardening items, puzzles, board games, children's & Christian books, small furniture, and free items.

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IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR JASPER COUNTY (Probate Division) IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BERNARD D. VAN DER POL, Deceased.

Probate No. ESPR037056 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Bernard D. Van Der Pol, Deceased, who died on or about April 22, 2017: You are hereby notified that on the 19th day of May, 2017, Carlene M. Van Der Pol was appointed administrator of this estate.

Notice is hereby given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four (4) months from the second publication of this Notice or one (1) month from the date of mailing of this Notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated this 23rd day of May, 2017.

Carlene M. Van Der Pol, Administrator 13214 S. 112th Avenue E. Sully, IA 50251 Frank Murray Smith (AT0007412) 4215 Hubbell Avenue Des Moines, IA 50317-4507 515/265-6210 515/265-4584 (Fax) franksmith@franksmithlawoffice.com Date of second publication: 1st day of June, 2017.

May 25 & June 1

Moved by Chapé, seconded by Kulis to adopt the Ordinance.

AYES: Six. NAYS: None.

Ordinance 2299 adopted.

Moved by Chapé, seconded by George, to approve the third Consideration of an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Newton, Iowa, 2016, Title IX, Chapter 95 Cemeteries by adding Newton Memorial Park Cemetery and updating language in the code to be in accordance with Iowa Code 523I. AYES: Six NAYS: None.

Third consideration of the Moved by ordinance passed.

Trotter, seconded by Kulis to adopt the ordinance. AYES: Six. NAYS: None. Ordinance 2300 adopted.

Moved by Trotter, seconded by Mullan, to approve the second Consideration of an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Newton, Iowa, 2016, Title VII, Chapter 70, Section 70.15, “Traffic and Parking Schedules Adopted by Reference”, to make changes to street parking in the 800 -1300 blocks of E 10th St S. AYES: Six NAYS: None.

Second consideration of the ordinance passed.

Moved by Mullan, seconded by Biondi, to approve the second Consideration of an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Newton, Iowa, 2016, Title VII, Chapter 70, Section 70.15, “Traffic and Parking Schedules Adopted by Reference”, to make changes to street parking in the 100 and 200 blocks of S 8th Ave W and the 100 and 200 blocks of S 8th Ave E. AYES: Six NAYS: None.

Second consideration of the ordinance passed.

Moved by Mullan, seconded by George, to approve the second Consideration of an Ordinance amending the City of Newton Code of Ordinances, Title XV, Chapter 158, adding auto sales as a conditional use within the CN; Neighborhood Commercial District. AYES: Six NAYS: None.

Second consideration of the ordinance passed.

Moved by George, seconded by Mullan, to approve the second Consideration of an Ordinance amending the City of Newton Code of Ordinances, Title XV, Chapter 158, establishing a review and approval process for of wireless the installation communications towers within the City of Newton right-of-way.

AYES: Six NAYS: None. Second consideration of the ordinance passed.

Moved by Biondi, seconded by Chapé, to approve the first Consideration of an Ordinance the Code of amending Ordinances, City of Newton, Iowa, 2016, adding Title XIII, Chapter 135, “Fireworks”. Randy Ervin, Ward 3, and Dennis Landgrebe, 818 S 13th Ave E, spoke against banning usage.

Council discussion ensued.

Council was concerned that the public wouldn't have sufficient time to vet the ordinance as well as the effect on neighbors and pets. The new legislation would take effect on June 1st. Mayor Hansen called for a 5 minute recess at 7:03. Upon returning, the Mayor indicated that a special meeting would be held on May 24th at which time council could continue the discussion. AYES: Four NAYS: Trotter, Kulis. First consideration of the ordinance passed.

Moved by Kulis, seconded by Trotter to approve a Resolution for the Implementation of Inspection Fees for Sites Selling Fireworks. AYES: Six, NAYS: None.

Resolution 2017-099 adopted.

Moved by Mullan, seconded by Biondi to approve a Resolution approving moving expenses in the amount of $5,995 for the City Administrator. AYES: Six, NAYS: None.

Resolution 2017-100 adopted.

Moved by Mullan, seconded by Kulis to approve a Resolution to support the Newton High School advanced placement biology class in the effort to rename “Sewer Creek” to “Cardinal Creek”. AYES: Six, NAYS: None.

Resolution 2017-101 adopted.

Moved by Chapé, seconded by Mullan to approve a Resolution Approving a Property Demolition and Maintenance Agreement by and between the City of Newton, Iowa and the Newton Housing Development Corporation.

NHDC Executive Director Bruce Showalter, asked that the contract be amended by changing the dates for item #1, due diligence completion by June 20th and item #2 vacant prior to June 30th. Moved by Biondi, seconded by Trotter to amend.

AYES: Six, NAYS: None. Motion passed.

AYES: Six, NAYS: None.

Resolution 2017-102 adopted.

Moved by Chapé, seconded by George to approve a Resolution Approving and Authorizing Amendment to Loan and Disbursement Agreement by and between the City of Newton and the Iowa Finance Authority, and Authorizing and Providing for the Reissuance of the $2,722,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Note, Series 2007. AYES: Six, NAYS: None. Resolution 2017103 adopted.

Moved by Trotter, seconded by George to approve a Resolution Declaring an Official Intent under Treasury Regulation 1.150-2 to Issue Debt to Reimburse the City for Certain Original Expenditures Paid in Connection with Specified Projects.

AYES: Six, NAYS: None.

Resolution 2017-104 adopted.

Moved by Mullan, seconded by Biondi to approve a Resolution approving the elimination of the positions of Parks Administrative Greens Superintendent and Superintendent; creating a Parks Operations Assistant Superintendent position, and changing the number of Groundskeeper positions from 3 to 4. AYES: Six, NAYS: None.

Resolution 2017-105 adopted.

Moved by Kulis, seconded by Biondi to approve a Resolution of approving acceptance Park Cemetery Memorial perpetual care funds from Jasper County.

AYES: Six, NAYS: None.

Resolution 2017-106 adopted.

Moved by Chapé, seconded by Trotter to approve a Resolution approving agreement with the property owner of 608 E 16th Street N for non-standard improvements in the city right-ofway. AYES: Six, NAYS: None.

Resolution 2017-107 adopted.

Moved by Kulis, seconded by George to approve a Resolution approving the purchase of emergency warning equipment for the Police Department vehicle fleet. AYES: Six, NAYS: None.

Resolution 2017-108 adopted.

Moved by Trotter, seconded by Kulis to approve a Resolution approving an agreement with MATIS 2017, LLC. for law enforcement services at the Iowa Speedway. AYES: Six, NAYS: None.

Resolution 2017-109 adopted.

Bryan Friedman, Director of Finance and Development, presented on the Economic Development goals from the 2015-2017 Action Plan. $100,000 was administered for downtown façade improvements.

S 2nd Ave was rehabilitated. The Downtown Master Plan was completed and master planning has been contracted for the area.

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Sports Reynolds

Continued from Page 1B Reynolds and Dubuque Wahlert’s Mary Edwards each had a 186. Edwards won the tiebreaker to take 11th.

“On Tuesday, my putting was very good as were my drives and wood shots. I felt comfortable coming back today to play,” Reynolds said.

“My drives off the tee were strong and straight. I only had two go into the trees or rough on the two Par-5 holes.

I was trying not to let No. 7 get to me. It’s a hard hole.”

It was the Par-5 No. 7 which put a crimp in Reynolds’ medal-contention run on Wednesday. She had a 10 then had seven on No. 8, which is a Par-4. Reynolds had a 49 on the front nine holes.

Reynolds opened the second round teeing off No. 16.

She had back-to-back pars then a double bogey on No. 18. Reynolds had five pars in her first nine holes played then hit No. 7.

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“It was a great experience for me. I learned to be patient with myself and my game. I took my time on shots today.

I know it seemed like I was making people wait, but it helped me,” Reynolds said.

“Having Coach (Scott) Enyart right with me the whole time was a benefit. He really helped me on chips shots, and I had trouble with those 20 to 30-yard chip shots.”

The one chip shot Reynolds will remember came on the Par-4 No. 1. Her third shot went over the hill on the backside of the green.

She and Enyart sized things up and Reynolds chip up, over and right into the cup for par.

Humboldt won the 4A team championship with a 736 combined score for the two days. Dubuque Wahlert was second at 745 followed by Washington at 767, Grinnell at 771, Nevada at 776, Creston at 806, Mount Pleasant and Carroll — both at 812.

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

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News At left, Newton’s Alayna Reynolds hits an approach shot up hill to a green during Class 4A state golf play at Elmwood Country Club golf course in Marshalltown. Above, Reynolds tees off over a pond on the course.

Maher Continued from Page 1B “It was not her fault. It was my fault that I didn’t check over the scorecard good enough,” Maher said.

“Later on when I go down to college, I will make sure that doesn’t happen again. This was definitely a learning experience.”

Even with the snafu on the scorecard, Maher still reached her ultimate goal, which was to bring home a state medal in her final season of competition.

“It’s pretty awesome. She has worked a long time for this and was great to see her finish her high school career here. I couldn’t be happier,” PCM coach Val Edwards said.

Maher shot an 86 on Day 1, too. That put her just outside the top 10 and on the outside looking in at a medal.

Maher got off to a slow start Wednesday. She opened the final 18 holes with back-to-back bogeys and then had the double bogey on No. 12. Maher was 6-over-par after her first five holes but recorded three straight pars to get back in it.

“She did a good job of staying focused today,” Edwards said. “She got here because she plays golf really well, and she stays focused doing it. She wasn’t going to break down today. She took it one hole at a time.”

Maher carded a 43 on her first nine holes, which

Troy Hyde/Daily News Prairie City-Monroe senior Bre Maher, right, enjoys a laugh with Mustang girls golf coach Val Edwards during the final round of the Class 3A girls state golf tournament at Lake Panorama National Golf Course on Wednesday.

was the back nine of the par 72 course on Lake Panorama.

She battled Ries the entire day. Ries started the day one shot ahead, but Maher was one stroke in front after nine holes. Maher’s lead grew to as large as three after starting her final nine with two pars and a birdie in her first five holes.

“I had my ups and downs. I definitely get mad at myself when I have a bad hole, but I just tried to keep smiling and stay focused on the end result,”

Maher said. “I continued to believe in myself.”

Ries got back a stroke on the par 4 No. 6 and then drew even on No. 7 after Maher took a double bogey.

Maher recovered to go back up a stroke with a par on her second to last hole, but went into the water on the second shot of her final hole.

Maher settled for bogey on the hole and Ries evened her up with a par. That should have pulled each golfer into a three-way tie for seventh in the overall standings.

“I was not very happy when I hit that ball in the water,” Maher said. “After that, I just wanted to hit the next one great. It wasn’t great, but it was good enough to save that hole. I got it on the green,and I figured a two putt would be good enough.”

It was.

“It was definitely the goal,” said Maher about earning a state medal. “It’s a feeling I can’t describe.

I am in awe that I am even here and am reaching my goals.

“Playing golf at PCM has been amazing. I couldn’t have asked for a better four years.”

Clear Lake’s Emily Snelling defended her 3A title and won her third straight championship with a 3-under-par 141. Snelling, who will play at Northern Iowa next year, was five shots better than Nebraska recruit Brooke Newell of Atlantic.

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

Troy Hyde/Daily News Prairie City-Monroe senior Bre Maher sends the golf ball for a ride during the final round of the Class 3A girls state golf tournament at Lake Panorama National Golf Course in Panora on Wednesday. Maher carded back-to-back rounds of 86 and finished in a tie for ninth overall. The top 10 finishers earned medals.