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Grant aims to improve access to mental health care

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News As work continues on the land used for the Dakota Access Pipeline, the Jasper County Board of Supervisors was given an update Tuesday on project activity in the county. ISG Project Manager Evan Del Val gave a county environmental inspection update detailing work being completed throughout the county.

“Our crews are in the state. They are working up and down the spread, we are there with them doing the inspections like we did all last year,” Del Val said. “We have a pretty substantial punch list that we go through, documenting what still needs to be done. To date, a lot of it is tiling work, issues that have come up with the rain. We are making sure that all of the farmers’ land is being put back to where it was.”

Del Val said work started back up in March and his crews have been on hand at any location that work is being done. He said there are less people out working, mainly because the amount of substantial work has decreased, but if a tiling crew is in the field, they will have an inspector with them.

By Abigail Pelzer Newton Daily News More than a year after mental health was determined to be the number one health concern in Jasper County a myriad of challenges still exist but efforts are underway to improve mental health care access.

Julie Bishop Gibson is the grant coordinator for a three-year $100,000 grant which aims to increase access to mental health care and improve coordination among Jasper County providers. Skiff Medical Center and House of Mercy applied for the Catholic Health Initiatives grant following a panel discussion at city hall in November 2015 hosted by the Newton Daily News and Newton Police Department. A subsequent Community Health Needs Assessment in 2016 identified a growing concern with mental health care.

As Gibson enters the second year of the grant she points to some successes — calls are up to the Central Iowa Crisis Line, she’s developed a brochure of mental health and substance abuse resources and collaboration among a strong network of local providers is already in place.

Jody Eaton, CEO of Central Iowa Community Services which serves a 10-county region, says Jasper County is ahead of the game for a rural county.

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Anthony Victor Reyes/Daily News The Skiff Medical Center Emergency Room is often a first stop for someone in a mental health care crisis. With few state inpatient beds, the ER isn’t the path to help it once was. Skiff leadership says it takes at least 24 hours, but sometimes days, to place a person seeking an inpatient bed for mental health treatment.

Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News ISG Project Manager Evan Del Val tells the Jasper County Board of Supervisors about the work currently being completed on the land used for the Dakota Access Pipeline.

Farmers’ market NASCAR drivers train with state kicks off on law enforcement at Iowa Speedway town square

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Justin Jagler/Daily News The first Newton Farmers’ Market of the season drew in more than 100 people to the town’s square Tuesday evening. The farmers’ market also drew in local vendors selling jams, veggies, plants and herbs and baked goods.

NASCAR drivers Ben Kennedy and Johnny Sauter got a taste of what it’s like to be a law enforcement officer Tuesday morning at Iowa Speedway.

Kennedy and Sauter trained with the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) through a workshop designed to provide law enforcement officers with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and successfully conduct vehicular pursuits.

A course with dozens of bright orange traffic cones was set up at the speedway. Kennedy and Sauter are professional drivers, but the skills needed for law enforcement don’t exactly line up with the skills needed to win on the racetrack.

“It’s completely different,” Kennedy said. “It’s not really related to racing at all, so I’m learning a lot. I’m learning a lot about my blind spots and how my mirrors are set.”

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Justin Jagler/Daily News NASCAR drivers Ben Kennedy and Johnny Sauter trained with the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy Tuesday morning at Iowa Speedway, where they learned how to maneuver through tight spots both forward and in reverse using their side mirrors like officers must do.

the state’s 99 counties. Curtis Pote of the ILEA explained the challenges of driving a police car to the professional drivers.

“If you’re in a police car, you’ve got a cage right behind you,” Pote said. “You can’t use your rearview

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Today is Wednesday, June 7, the 158th day of 2017. There are 207 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On June 7, 1942, the Battle of Midway ended in a decisive victory for American naval forces over Imperial Japan, marking a turning point in the Pacific War. On this date: In 1776, Richard Henry Lee of Virginia offered a resolution to the Continental Congress stating “That these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States.”

In 1892, Homer Plessy, a “Creole of color,” was arrested for refusing to leave a whites-only car of the East Louisiana Railroad. (Ruling on his case, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld “separate but equal” racial segregation, a concept it renounced in 1954.)

In 1917, the Lions Clubs service organization was founded in Chicago. Actor-singer Dean Martin was born Dino Paul Crocetti in Steubenville, Ohio.

In 1929, the sovereign state of Vatican City came into existence as copies of the Lateran Treaty were exchanged in Rome.

In 1965, the U.S. Supreme Court, in Griswold v. Connecticut, struck down, 7-2, a Connecticut law used to prosecute a Planned Parenthood clinic in New Haven for providing contraceptives to married couples.

In 1977, Britons thronged London to celebrate the silver jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, who was marking the 25th year of her reign.

In 1998, in a crime that shocked the nation, James Byrd Jr., a 49-year-old black man, was hooked by a chain to a pickup truck and dragged to his death in Jasper, Texas. (Two white men were later sentenced to death; one of them, Lawrence Russell Brewer, was executed in 2011. A third defendant received life with the possibility of parole.)

Ten years ago: At the G-8 summit in Germany, Russian President Vladimir Putin, bitterly opposed to a U.S. missile shield in Europe, presented President George W. Bush with a surprise counterproposal built around a Soviet-era radar system in Azerbaijan; Bush promised to consider the idea, but ended up essentially rejecting it.

Five years ago: Attorney General Eric Holder clashed with Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee seeking more information about a flawed gun-trafficking investigation in Arizona known as “Operation Fast and Furious.”

One year ago: Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump claimed their parties’ presidential nominations following contests in New Jersey, California, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota and South Dakota.

Today’s Birthdays Singer Tom Jones is 77. Actor Ronald Pickup is 77. Actor Ken Osmond (TV: “Leave It to Beaver”) is 74. Former talk show host Jenny Jones is 71. Actor Liam Neeson is 65. Actor William Forsythe is 62. Record producer L.A. Reid is 61. Vice President Mike Pence is 58. Rock musician Eric Kretz (Stone Temple Pilots) is 51. Rock musician Dave Navarro is 50. TV personality Bear Grylls is 43. Rock musician Eric Johnson (The Shins) is 41. Actress Adrienne Frantz is 39. Actor-comedian Bill Hader is 39. Tennis player Anna Kournikova is 36. Actor Michael Cera is 29. Actress Shelley Buckner is 28. Rapper Iggy Azalea is 27.

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That’s Odd Idaho woman finds 1938 Nazi explosive in parents’ shed MERIDIAN, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho woman said she discovered a Nazi explosive as she was helping her parents clean out their shed.

Diana Landa identified the artifact by a Nazi insignia and the year 1938 etched on the bottom of it. It still had a propellant on it, she said. Landa’s parents have lived in their Meridian home for 25 years. They said they hardly used the old shed they cleaned out last week. They have no idea where the explosive came from and how it got there.

Landa brought the bomb back to her home in Kuna, Idaho, and had planned to keep the artifact or donate it to a museum.

1. ISLAMIC STATE GROUP CLAIMS ATTACKS ON TEHRAN PARLIAMENT, SHRINE The extremists say they attacked Iran’s parliament and the shrine of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, killing two security guards and wounding more than 30 people — a first claim of its kind in Iran by IS. 2. WHAT SENATE PANEL IS EXPECTED TO DO Trump’s national security team will likely be asked about Russia’s election meddling and whether the U.S. president has tried to influence ongoing investigations.

3. WHO IS ALLEGED RUSSIAN HACKS LEAKER Reality Leigh Winner shared sometimes scathing opinions on Trump and his policies for the whole world to see online.

4. UAE RULING FAMILY MEMBER: QATAR QUESTIONING LEADERS The outspoken Emirati raises the prospect of Qatar’s leadership changing amid a growing diplomatic crisis between it and other Arab nations attempting to isolate the energy-rich travel hub.

5. POWER STRUGGLE SEEN WITHIN ISLAMIC STATE GROUP IN AFGHANISTAN A letter drafted by a senior militant and obtained by AP pits notoriously fierce Uzbek fighters against Pakistanis seen as too close to Islamabad’s intelligence service.

6. WHERE TRUMP WILL BE The Republican president discusses his plans for a $1 trillion overhaul of the nation’s crumbling roads, bridges and waterways during a speech in Cincinnati.

7. COSBY ACCUSER: SHOT DOWN COMEDIAN’S ADVANCES TWICE Andrea Constand tes-

George and Amal Clooney welcome twins NEW YORK (AP) — George and Amal Clooney are now parents of twins and, rest assured, George is doing fine.

The Clooneys welcomed a girl and a boy — Ella and Alexander — on Tuesday morning, the couple announced in a joint statement. Both mother and children, born at a hospital in London, are “happy, healthy and doing fine.”

“George is sedated and should recover in a few days,” added the family’s statement, released through Clooney’s publicist.

No other details were immediately available. The Clooneys had been living in London while awaiting the arrival of their babies.

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The Dorothy Van Elsen family reunion was held on Sunday, May 28 at Park Center in Newton, Iowa. Family members came from Washington, Arizona, Virginia, New York, Kentucky, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa.

Those attending were Dorothy’s sister, Rosa Lee Sutton, Des Moines, IA

Dorothy’s children:

Grandchildren:

• Lucien and Karen Van Elsen, Brookfield, WI • Jean and Max Wallace, Colfax, IA • Helen Reitan and John Grannis, Winchester, VA • Henry and Linda Van Elsen, Newton, IA • Lynda and Denny Brouwer, Pleasant Hill, IA

• Lucien Wm and Barbara Van Elsen, Brooklyn, New York • Lance and Terri Van Elsen, Oakdale, MN • Charles Van Elsen, Newton, IA • Mary Van Elsen, Newton, IA • Jeremiah Riley, Phoenix, AR

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• Dorothy Porath, Marion, IA • Elizabeth Van Elsen Great-Grandson: Michael Van Elsen

• Connie Breckenridge, Clarkston, WA • Dori Lyman, Des Moines, IA

Great-Great-Granddaughter: Claire Elizabeth Back,

• Carol Van Elsen, Pleasant Hill, IA • Roseann Iiams, Des Moines, IA • Richard Bienaime, Des Moines, IA • “Adopted” grandson: Mohammad, Linda, and Ericka Feshami, Farmington, MN

Nephew: Dick Sutton, Crescent Springs, KY

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8. AFTER PULSE ATTACK, GAY LATINOS SEEK STRENGTH They’ve formed support groups and community organizations in Orlando, sought seats at the tables of power and created a foundation to champion gays and Latinos.

9. UBER MOVES TO REPAIR TAINTED IMAGE The world’s leading ride-hailing company fires 20 employees for a host of harassment problems and taps an Apple marketing executive to rescue its brand.

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AP Photo George and Amal Clooney have welcomed twins Ella and Alexander Clooney. The pair was born Tuesday morning according to George Clooney’s publicist Stan Rosenfield.

sion just west of London in Berkshire.

Clooney, 56, and international human rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin, 39, married in Italy in 2014. These are the first

children for both.

In an interview in February with the French program “Rencontres de Cinema,” Clooney said fatherhood was “going to be an adventure.”

‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ to be issued as graphic novel NEW YORK (AP) — “To Kill a Mockingbird” is going graphic.

An illustrated edition of Harper Lee’s beloved novel will be published in November 2018, HarperCollins announced Tuesday.

The book will be drawn and adapted by British author-illustrator Fred Fordham, who worked on Philip Pullman’s graphic novel “The Adventures of John Blake.”

Fordham’s literary agency, Andrew Nurnberg Associates, also works with Lee’s estate.

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Local & State News Health Continued from Page 1A “What makes Jasper County stand out is not only the number of agencies and providers that we have locally but the array of community-based services provided and the tremendous growth we have seen in the numbers served in outpatient therapy and community-based programs,” Eaton said.

Another area where Jasper County stands out, Eaton said, is the willingness of the Jasper County Sheriff ’s Office to incorporate jail-based mental health services including therapy services, psychiatric services and intensive case management.

Significant Need Jasper County Sheriff John Halferty said the jail and law enforcement officers continue to feel the pinch when it comes to mental health.

“It is still true today (that we are in crisis) we still see a significant need in bed space for inpatient,” Halferty said.

Halferty said a recent order for a committal resulted in his staff spending more than 48 hours straight at Skiff because it was determined the individual needed assistance but there was no bed available.

“The person has been very violent in the past, it took several deputies to make contact with the individual and encourage the person to get into

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the vehicle to get into Skiff and start the evaluation process,” Halferty said.

He said it’s not uncommon for the committal proGibson cess to take a 48-hour hold.

“That requires us to stay with the person constantly. It also takes a room at the emergency room and staff at the emergency room because they have their obligation to treat the patient as well.”

When the public forum met in 2015, Halferty said about one in four of the inmates at the Jasper County Jail needed some sort of mental health resource. Those numbers are now higher, Halferty said, and creates many challenges for jail staff. Among those are finding enough segregated cells, spending more time communicating with inmates and often the inability to take them to the courthouse for hearings and instead relying on a circuit TV system.

“Without a doubt, we have had individuals and we currently have individuals who are in jail because either no (mental health) resources or facilities were available,” Halferty said. “What happens many times is the individual is in a condition where they won’t accept resources and they end up committing a criminal act, mis-

demeanor crimes, and they end up in jail unable to bond out.”

Sonja Ranck, chief clinical officer at Skiff, said the hospital is proud to support Gibson’s grant work on the complex topic of mental health.

“Statewide the same issues remain, with the significant lack of available beds for patients with mental health needs.

When there is a delay in finding a bed, patients can experience long ED stays,” Ranck said.

She said the average stay including wait time for a bed is 24-hours, but in some cases patients must wait multiple days.

“Skiff continues to meet frequently with local experts, as well as network through the Iowa Hospital Association, to further the cause of better service and resources for some of our most vulnerable patients,” Ranck said.

Setting Goals Gibson said she was interested in the mental health grant coordinator position because she’s experienced the frustration firsthand.

“I have an extended family member who has had some challenges with behavioral health,” Gibson said. “I’m not an expert and I’m not a practitioner but I’m a good collaborator and convener of the conversation.”

Gibson’s goals, along with local stakeholders in the mental health coalition, include improving coordination among community organizations to

provide coordinated mental health services and increasing the quality and quantity of outpatient mental health/substance abuse services.

“We’re looking to coordinate mental health efforts — looking for ways providers can work together more, figure out gaps and where to meet them,” Gibson said. “As the coordinator, I’m the convener of the conversation … connecting people with one another … and the asker of good questions around why and why not,” Gibson said.

The coalition meetings have gathered providers, law enforcement and others to tackle some tough conversations, Gibson said.

“I say we’re sort of standing at the bottom of a mountain looking up and wondering how we’re going to climb it and someone keeps dumping more rock at the top of it in the form of fewer dollars and system changes,” Gibson said.

One of her objectives is to improve mental health crisis response by getting services to people early before they have a crisis.

“In some instances using the crisis line for help instead of calling 911 might result in better care than a trip to Skiff. The ER isn’t the path it once was ... there are very few beds available,” Gibson said.

Eaton said many regions are now focusing on additional development of crisis services for the region to help alleviate the statewide issue of lack of inpa-

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Drivers Continued from Page 1A through tight spots both forward and in reverse. After a couple run throughs, the NASCAR drivers started to feel more comfortable with the course and turned up the speed.

“We’re having a good time,” Kennedy said. “It’s a lot different than racing, but it’s still fun because we’re still driving around Chevy Camaros.”

Iowa Speedway Director Edward Williams said the training session is an example of how the speedway is a multi-use, participatory facility. Tuesday was the first time professional drivers participated in a session like this in Newton.

“We thought it’d be neat to have the drivers do something, while still driving, something out of their norm,” Williams said. “It was a chance to shine a spotlight on ILEA.” Race season in Newton is

just around the corner. Kennedy, who is the great grandson of NASCAR founder Bill France Sr., made his NASCAR XFINITY Series debut at Iowa Speedway last year.

“It’s always exciting to come out here to Iowa,” Kennedy said.

“It’s such a beautiful facility. It’s fast — the track’s got a lot of character to it, and it’s fun, too.”

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tient beds for individuals with complex needs. In June 2014 there were 30 crisis stabilization beds statewide and there are now 86, she said.

Gibson said the coalition is looking at how many crisis appointments are available locally and whether there needs to be more.

“What people need is an interaction with a medical professional that can help ease their symptoms and work toward stability,” Gibson said.

Meanwhile, a stigma-reduction campaign may also be a development from the coalition.

“It’s still something people tend to be embarrassed about.

We’re not embarrassed when our hearts don’t work ... when our thinking or brain chemistry isn’t functioning there can be shame,” Gibson said. “Right now our providers are working full speed but it’s still hard to find those doors. If it could be normalized we wouldn’t carry so much fear.”

Gibson is hoping to hear from Jasper County residents about mental health care concerns. She’s scheduled coffee shop hours at Uncle Nancy’s from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, 4:30 to 6 p.m. June 13 and 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. June 24.

She can also be reached at jgibson@mercydesmoines.org or 641-260-7124.

Pipeline Continued from Page 1A Supervisor Joe Brock said the biggest problem that has been shared with him is pooling water on the top of the hills.

Del Val said any land owner that is having issues can contact ISG to voice their concerns and find a solution.

“We are a good resource for land owners to call and get information,” Del Val said.

He said the process at this point is land owners can either can go with Dakota Access’s tile crews coming through and doing the work or contract out the work and get refunded.

“They are little undermanned at this point, so I know some of the land owners are a little frustrated,” Del Val said. “There is also the option for the land owner to contract with the preferred tile contractors, likely the people who put it in to begin with. In order to do that, Dakota Access is requesting a quote for the work and then they will pay it directly if it is

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“We are waiting on quotes for a couple of areas where our pavement was damaged and a list of rock that we are going to send that we put down as a part of their project,” Stutt said. “I thought they did really good on erosion control and when they went across some of our drainage districts they made sure we were OK with the slopes.”

Overall, Brock said the reports he has received from those affected by the pipeline have been positive.

“We’re really the advocates of the land owners out there,” Del Val said.

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any people dream of the beach, white sands and sitting on a lounge chair with an umbrella drink in hand. While that does sound excellent, it isn’t exactly realistic for a Midwest couple who only has a short amount of time to plan a mini vaca.

A little getaway spot that is not far from home and that holds immeasurable value to me is Winona, Minn.

That’s right, it might not be the ocean, but it is the state of 10,000 lakes.

Winona is known as “bluff country” and “island city” and those descriptions would catch the eye of any tourist. I may have been a visitor to the college town this past Memorial Day weekend, but I used to be a resident, student and reporter in the area.

Winona is where I first pursued my

journalism degree, where I was offered my first newspaper reporter job and where I turned 21 years old. I think it goes without saying that I did a lot of growing up while living there.

I still remember working as a parttime reporter for the Winona Daily News and covering as many events as the editor at the time could possibly allow. I would also do clerical work, the police blotter and I would write profile stories about locals.

To be honest, I thought there was no way I would be offered the position, as I only had some reporting experience from working at the Cardinal Chronicle in high school. So when I was given the opportunity I hit the ground running. I responded to my first house fire and covered ice

fishing stories and a plethora of 5K runs.

Most importantly, and I didn’t realize how important at the time, I learned how to file a correction and take phone calls from not so happy people because let’s face it that happens in any job. Mistakes happen.

Sometimes I will re-read my articles from that time in my life and focus on how much I’ve improved and grown.

OK. Back to the trip. What made it even more exciting? My fiancé, Adam and I met in Winona three years ago this month, and we haven’t been back since I graduated from college. I was ecstatic to do everything the town has to offer along with seeing an old friend. I didn’t even mind the fourhour road trip.

After checking into the hotel, the very first stop was to Zaza’s Pub and Pizzeria, though the pub was the focus rather than the latter. This spot on campus isn’t just any other pub to

Adam and I, it is a sacred ground if you will. It is where we met.

I’m not going to get all mushy, but let’s just say Adam had our waitress all teary-eyed and “Awe-ing,” after telling her our story.

Rather than bore you with romance details, here are some of the things I highly recommend visitors of Winona go do — drive up to Garvin Heights and walk to the look-out which overlooks the whole town, the Mississippi River and you can even see Wisconsin. Go kayaking or paddle boarding on the lake, hike up to the Sugar Loaf, grab a brewsky at Island City Brewing Company or sip some wine at Garvin Heights Winery.

Catch music at any of the local coffee shops, and last but not least, eat dinner at Zaza’s Pub, you might meet some pretty interesting people along the way. Winona will truly always be a memorable place.

Contact Kayla Langmaid at klangmaid@newtondailynews.com

American Conservative Ben Shapiro

The unbridgeable gap between left and right There are certain clarifying moments in political discourse; moments that demonstrate just where the various parties stand. Never has the gap been so obvious as this last week. On Friday, the left declared the world in imminent peril. The problem? President Trump pulled out of the altogether meaningless Paris climate accord, a worldwide agreement requesting nonbinding commitments from signatories about future carbon emissions cuts. The hysteria was palpable. Suddenly, debunked weather prognosticator Al Gore found himself in prime television slots jabbering about the end of the world. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi gabbled about how Trump was “dishonoring” God (no word on her abortion-on-demand position from the Holy One — blessed be he). The Huffington Post ran a headline showing the world in flames. The mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, released a statement bemoaning Trump’s decision.

Meanwhile, the right shrugged. It pointed out that the agreement did virtually nothing anyway; that it did not bind China and India to any serious commitments; that the Senate had not passed any enabling legislation; and that perhaps nongovernment alternatives should be considered before diving headlong into empowerment of the regulatory state to fight a rising temperature over the next century.

On Saturday, a group of Islamic terrorists drove a van into a crowd on the London Bridge, and then jumped out of the vehicle and began stabbing people in surrounding establishments. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility. The right immediately labeled the attacks yet another example of Islamic extremism on the march, linking them with the Manchester terror attack. President Trump immediately took to Twitter to denounce the terror attacks and call for an end to politically correct policies, as well as to stump for his travel ban. Conservatives on both sides of the Atlantic complained about leftist multiculturalism creating room for Islamic terror growth.

Meanwhile, the left shrugged. Sally Kohn tweeted about the glories of political correctness. Paul Krugman compared being killed in a terrorist attack to being killed by a drunk driver. Democrats complained about President Trump’s attacks on Khan, who was busy urging Londoners to stay calm after panicking about global warming just days ago.

What explains the gap between right and left?

The left believes that human beings are inherently good, and that only environment defines whether they will act in evil fashion. That’s why Sen. Bernie Sanders articulated in 2016 that global warming was the spur to terrorism; it’s why the Obama administration routinely suggested that poverty caused terrorism. External circumstances dictate the morality of individual actors. That’s also why the left argues we shouldn’t hold people responsible for their actions as a general rule; instead, we should reshape society.

The right believes that human beings are capable of evil on their own. That’s why they see the rise of radical Islam as more of a problem than global warming. Good people won’t kill each other because of global warming. They will if they begin to believe evil ideologies, or support those who do.

This gap isn’t bridgeable. It goes to the nature of humanity and our perception of that nature. But it’s requiring a greater and greater strain these days to blame anybody but individual human beings in free Western societies for their own descent into evil.

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By Betsy McCaughey Hypocrisy has reached new heights, even by Washington, D.C., standards. The same leftwing senators who support needle exchange and methadone programs to reduce harm to drug addicts and demand condoms for high-schoolers to have safe sex are waging war against the most effective harm reducer of all — e-cigarettes.

Sens. Al Franken, D-Minn., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Patty Murray, D-Wash., and other Democrats are demanding that new FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb crack down on e-cigarettes without delay. Across the aisle, Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., is urging Gottlieb to examine the compelling evidence that vaping saves lives by helping smokers quit the deadly habit.

Some 480,000 people in our country die each year from smoking. But quitting is hard.

E-cigarettes are far more effective than any patch, coach or gum at weaning addicts off their cancer sticks. And they’re diverting teens from even starting smoking.

But facts be damned. Senate Democrats are politicizing the issue, claiming that “special interests” lie behind the FDA’s decision to delay pending regulations drafted by the Obama administration.

The new regulations, originally scheduled to go into effect already, would compel all e-cigarette devices and flavors to be preapproved by the FDA before

being sold. The cost of preapproval would crush all but the biggest producers. The Trump administration wisely put these rules on hold to look at the facts.

Johnson says the FDA should junk the regulations altogether.

The FDA should be facilitating, not impeding, the use of e-cigarettes. New research from the U.K. shows over half of e-cigarette users in that country have quit smoking entirely. England’s most prestigious medical group, the Royal College of Physicians, endorses “large-scale substitution of e-cigarettes” for smoking.

The country’s National Health Service urges patients who smoke to switch to vaping.

According to EU data, 6 million ex-smokers in Europe report that e-cigarettes helped them quit, yielding impressive improvements in health. Smokers with hypertension who switch to vaping show significant decreases in systolic blood pressure after 12 months — better results than with medications. Asthmatics who switch from smoking to vaping gain better lung function and relief from coughing, reports Riccardo Polosa, Director of the Institute for Internal Medicine and Clinical Immunology of the University of Catania in Italy.

What about teens? Vaping is not a gateway to smoking in adults or teens, contrary to what the Democratic Senators claim.

But they prefer fearmongering to facts, accusing manufacturers of predatory marketing and luring adolescents with candy-like flavors.

In fact, vaping appears to be responsible for the dramatic drop in teen smoking since 2010, down more than 50 percent. Teens are vaping instead of smoking.

Would it be better if they did neither? Yes, but human beings have been sticking things in their mouth since the beginning of time. Vaping is harm reduction.

That’s not the same as harmless. There may be traces of toxins, metals and carcinogens in vapor. But vaping is 95 percent less harmful than smoking cigarettes, researchers conclude.

The more smokers switch to vaping, the more lives will be saved.

As for secondhand smoke, it contains 60 carcinogens and is far more dangerous than the low levels of toxins in secondhand vapor.

New scientific evidence drawn from four countries — the U.S., Canada, Australia and England — shows the more restrictive a country’s vaping regulations, the less likely smokers are to put out their cigarettes and take up vaping.

The FDA should heed this life-or-death information. Millions of lives are at stake in how the U.S. regulates e-cigarettes.

Sadly, the left is making it tougher for smokers and teens prone to smoking to choose this less harmful alternative.

Both the European Union and the U.K. have set quality and safety standards for e-cigarettes without imposing a costly preapproval regimen. The U.S. should do the same.

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Obituaries Kevin Allen Gull June 1, 2017 Kevin Allen Gull, 49, of Colfax, died Thursday, June 1, 2017, at Accura of Newton East. A visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m.

S u n d a y, June 11 at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Hope House run by the American Cancer Society may be left at the funeral home.

Kevin, the son Otto and Mary Lou (Saddoris) Gull, was born Feb. 24, 1968, in Osceola.

Lyle J. Wilharm May 31, 2017 Lyle James Wilharm, 84, was born in Cedar Falls, Nov. 12, 1932, the son of Emil Conrad and Louise Frieda (Nuss) Wilharm.

He was a graduate of the Waverly-Shell Rock High School, Class of 1950. He served his country with the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. He went on to study for his under graduate studies at Wartburg College and University of Northern Iowa and for his master’s

He grew up in Newton, and graduated from Newton High School in 1986. Shortly after, Kevin met and later married Carol Mason. They married Feb. 13, 1999, at the Savory Hotel in Des Moines during the KGGO Numerous Nuptials event. They were blessed with two sons, Devin and Wyatt. Kevin worked for many years in construction for Grove Masonry with the Carpenter’s Union building houses, jails, schools and parking garages.

Kevin enjoyed going, doing and living life. He enjoyed going to the Knoxville Raceway. He loved spending time with his family and friends, cheering on The Cubs, Hawkeyes and

Bears. Thanks to him faithfully wearing his lucky Cubbies shirt is why they won the World Series! The entire Gull family enjoyed bowling. Kevin was a member of many leagues and had recorded three perfect “300” games in his life. Kevin also enjoyed playing baseball and later softball, where he was known for his spot on throws and his speed around the bases. His favorite pastime was coaching sports. He loved to work with kids and watch them grow and love the game as much as he did. Kevin also enjoyed nature and wildlife and could often be found fishing, deer, turkey and mushroom hunting and watching eagles soar.

Those left to honor his memory are his wife, Carol Gull of Colfax; his two sons that filled his life with love, laughter and pride, Devin (Ashley) Mason and Wyatt Gull; grandchildren, Zoey, Brooklynn and Audrey Mason; brother, Khristopher Gull; sister, Tammy (Charles) Flowers; brother-in-law, Dave Mason; parentsin-law, Don and Jill Mason; his nieces and nephews, Brittany (Taylor) Reynolds, Nathan Gull, Natalie, Nick and Noah Wakefield, Joe, Kayla and Blake Cockerton and Lillyanna and Kayden Gull; and his lifelong friend, Jamie Fallon. He was preceded in death by his parents; and maternal and paternal grandparents.

in education at University of Iowa and Drake University. He taught school, coached and was an educator in Aplington, Anamosa and Linn Mar school districts.

He retired with the Department of Public Instruction for the State of Iowa.

On Dec. 10, 1978, Lyle was united in marriage with Mary Louise Sally in Colfax. Lyle was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, he will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him. He enjoyed fishing, golf, cards, traveling with Mary, all sports, military history and was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Lyle passed away Wednesday morning,

May 31, 2017, at his home in Newton.

Lyle is survived by his wife, Mary of Newton; his sons, Dr. Jeffrey D. (Vicki) Wilharm of Cedar Rapids, and Clark J. (Julie) Wilharm of Waverly; his daughters, Lennie M. Wilharm-Batson of Elkhart, Jennifer Stewart Anderson (Scott) of Des Moines, and Lucinda Konicek of Newhall; 19 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; a sister, Mary L. Rex (David Hess) of Oregon City, Ore.; brother, Wendell (Kathleen) Wilharm of Puyallup, Wash.; his nieces and nephews; and his many good neighbors and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a son-inlaw, Terry Konicek.

A time of visitation will be at 10 a.m. Monday, June 12 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church prior to an 11 a.m. funeral mass at the church, with a lunch and fellowship to follow. The Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton, has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Burial will be in the Veteran’s National Cemetery in Van Meter, at a later date.

As an expression of sympathy and in lieu of flowers, memorials may be left to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, the Larrabee Center in Waverly, or a charity of your choosing.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.pencefh. com.

John Arthur Dykstra June 4, 2017 John Arthur Dykstra, 65, of Otley, died Sunday, June 4, 2017, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, June 10 at Coburn Funeral Home in Monroe. The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 9 at the funeral home. Condolences may be left for the family at coburnfuneralhomes.com.

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• Alcoholics Anonymous Beginner’s Support Group will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 223 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

Wednesday at the Masonic Temple, in Prairie City.

• Newton Fest Kick-Off Party will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday at DMACC Newton Campus Maytag Innovation Center in Newton. Open to anyone over the age of 21. Featuring appetizers and desserts from DMACC’s Culinary program as well as a cash bar from Hy-Vee featuring wine, beer and craft beer and live music from DSM Dueling Fiddles. Hosted by YPJC. • Rick Brammers Magic Show will begin at 10 a.m. Thursday at Baxter Community Library, 202 East State in Baxter. Rick Brammer will be here to present his magic show • Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 12 p.m.

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

• Ice Cream Social will begin at 3:30 p.m.

Thursday at Kellogg United Methodist Church, 417 Second St. in Kellogg. The menu includes beef burgers, chicken sandwiches, potato salad, baked beans, pie, cake, drinks and ice cream.

Carry-outs will be available.

• Newton Fest Carnival will begin at 5 p.m.

Thursday at DMACC Newton Campus. Joe’s Old Fashion Carnival features rides, games and fun for children, teens and adults to enjoy.

• AGA Nation BMX Showcase will begin at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Maytag Park, in Newton. A Newton Fest event. Watch as professional BMX riders wow the crowd with stunts, jumps and a powerful message.

• Bill Riley Talent Search will begin at 6 p.m.

Thursday at Maytag Bowl in Newton. A Newton Fest event. Come be a part of Iowa history as talented youngsters compete in Newton’s local Bill Riley Talent Search. Youngsters will compete in two divisions (Sprouts - 2-12 & Seniors -13-21) for a chance to perform at the Iowa State Fair and win scholarship money.

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

• Newton Fest Story Time will begin at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Newton Public Library, 100 N. Third Ave. W. Children ages 3-9 years old (siblings also welcome) can enjoy a special story time on the lawn by Sir Rustolot, the library dragon.

The event is free and open to the public.​ • Newton Junk Fest will begin at noon Friday at Corner of North Fourth Avenue West and West Third Street North in Newton. Junk Fest will feature vendors from the Midwest bring their antiques, repurposed and vintage goods to Newton.

• Wellness Games will begin at noon Friday at the downtown square in Newton. Open to all Jasper County residents, this fun event will feature teams of four competing in competitions around brain games, food facts, heart health and muscle strength. Cost is $20 per team of four.​ • Penny Bingo will begin at 1 p.m. Friday at Jasper County Senior Citizens Center, 702 E. Third St. S. in Newton.

• Friday Flick - “Finding Dory” will begin at 1 p.m. Friday at Newton Public Library, 100 N. Third Ave. W. Friday Flicks is free and the feature will be Pixar’s “Finding Dory.” Those attending can bring their own popcorn and a pillow to sit on. Free lemonade is provided.

Police Blotter Newton Police Department • Michael L. Whistler, 39, of Newton, was charged with domestic abuse assault, first offense, at 5:39 p.m. May 25 after police were called to a fight in progress in the 600 block of East 28th Street South. The parties involved left in a black PT Cruiser. Police initiated a traffic stop in the 700 block of East 20th Street South, approached the vehicle and made contact with Whistler. The victim told police they had wres-

tled on the ground and the victim “socked” Whistler in the nose but later told police the fight was mutual. Witnesses told police they saw Whistler hold onto the steering wheel and punch the victim. The victim refused to identify any injuries caused by Whistler.

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

• David L. Smith, 60, of Newton, was charged with driving while barred at 3:56

p.m. Saturday after police were called to do a welfare check on a man on a motor scooter with a small child on it. Officers saw a man on the scooter driving south bound in the 100 block of West Ninth Street South.

The man parked the scooter when police arrived on scene.

Smith had a barred driver’s license status. Smith was arrested and taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Michael T. Todd, 27, of Newton, was charged with

driving while barred, possession of controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and failure to provide proof of financial liability at 12:38 a.m. Saturday. Police saw a Mercury Mountaineer with an inoperable brake light at the intersection of South Fifth Avenue East and East Eighth Street South. The driver pulled into a driveway at 820 S. Fifth Ave. E., which was not his residence. The driver immediately got out of his vehicle and be-

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Mom dotes on new boyfriend at the expense of her kids DEAR ABBY: My wife, “Rita,” and I separated a year ago. Our divorce is pending. The man she’s seeing, whom I believe she was cheating with before we split, has a violent criminal past. He has already cheated on Rita with his ex-girlfriend, the woman who had him locked up in the first place.

Rita caters to him to the point that she ignores our kids. When he shows up, they often “retire” to the bedroom and my children are on their own for dinner. She even paid his bail when we were supposed to be saving for our daughter’s school trip, which meant I ended up paying her half.

She is oblivious. She believes the kids want to spend time at my place only because there’s a game system here. Our daughter is slightly overweight, and Rita and I had agreed to make sure we keep up her self-esteem.

I don’t think Rita’s behavior is helping in this area at all.

My kids want him gone. They have expressed this to their mother, but she keeps making excuses to keep him around. They have told me she comes apart when he’s not there. Could she be terrified of being alone? Is it possible to make her realize how this is affecting our kids? Or am I making too much of all this? — PERPLEXED IN MINNESOTA DEAR PERPLEXED: Your wife may have a severe fear of being alone, but if it’s true that she can’t function when he’s not there, there may be other emotional issues as well. Please understand that now that you are separated, you cannot dictate how often she sees this man, or in what room of the house.

However, because she appears to be unable or unwilling to be present for her children when he’s there, consider having a calm, non-accusatory conversation with her about them staying with you “a while” — a long while. She may surprise you and be open to it.

DEAR ABBY: A friend of a friend was looking for a weekend getaway.

I offered my summer home to the couple at no cost. I love the place and spend all my summers relaxing there.

They quickly accepted.

I gave them the keys, they left for the weekend and she texted me to say they arrived. Two hours later, I received another text saying that they could not stay there because their allergies were really bad and they had to leave.

I felt bad, but they were well aware of my two large, hairy dogs. I’m not a dirty person. Quite a few people come and stay at the summer house, and no one has ever left before. How should I react when I see them again? I thought I was doing something nice. — FEELING BAD IN PENNSYLVANIA DEAR FEELING BAD: You WERE doing something nice, and you should not take what happened personally. Some people are extremely sensitive to animal dander, which is what likely caused your guests to leave.

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3 No injuries reported from ammonia leak at pork plant STORM LAKE — Authorities say around 230 workers were evacuated because of an ammonia leak at a Tyson pork plant in Storm Lake. Firefighters and police were dispatched around 3:10 a.m.

Tuesday to the plant, which had already been emptied. Tyson staffers told firefighters the ammonia flow had been shut off but plenty of gas vapor remained in the plant. The plant air eventually cleared up.

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BURLINGTON — The Burlington City Council has approved the sale of a historic but long vacant school to a company that intends to turn the building into apartments.

The council on Monday approved the sale for $100,000 to Midwest Cornerstone Property Management. The vote was 4 to 1, with council member Jim Davidson saying he thought the building should be demolished.

Developer Brian Anderson says he wants to build about 40 apartments and possibly some commercial space in the old school.

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New trial set for former school board candidate CHARLES CITY — A second trial has been scheduled for a Charles City man sentenced last year to up to 10 years for sexually abusing a teenage boy.

The Iowa Supreme Court had ordered a retrial of 61-year-old Doug Lindaman after finding that he was allowed to represent himself at his trial without knowingly waiving his right to have an attorney.

Lindaman is accused of performing a sex act in 2011 on a 17-year-old boy without the boy’s consent.

LOGAN — Two men have been accused of cutting down and selling walnut trees from a western Iowa state park.

The Iowa Natural Resources Department said Tuesday that 38-year-old Bradley Hagerman, of Pisgah, and 30-year-old Eric Freihage, of Council Bluffs, took the nine trees from Loess Hills State Forest in January. The department says they sold the logs in Council Bluffs for more than $4,700. Both men are charged with theft and two timber buyer violations.

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OAKLAND — Authorities say an 84-year-old man has died after his tractor rolled in western Iowa.

Deputies and medics were dispatched around 9:50 a.m. Saturday to a property on the east side of Oakland.

The Pottawattamie County Sheriff ’s Office says Charles Pierce was fatally injured when his tractor rolled on a steep hill.

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Grassley says VA lied about Iowa wait times DES MOINES (AP) — Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley is accusing the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs of lying about wait times for medical appointments at Iowa’s VA hospitals, based on documents provided by a whistleblower.

The Iowa Republican said the data shows the agency provided false information to his committee in late February when it said no veterans had been waiting more than 90 days for care earlier this year at the two medical centers.

According to the whistleblower data, which Grassley said the VA has since confirmed as accurate, the Iowa City VA reported 537 veterans waiting for a clinical appointment between 91-180 days, 539 between 181 days to a year, and 232 between one and two years. The other VA hospital, in Des Moines, showed hundreds of others waiting for appointments more than 90 days, Grassley said the documents from mid-February show.

“I would draw the conclusion that they were misleading us because the information was probably embarrassing,” Grassley said in an interview Monday with The Associated Press. “It’s a crime that

AP Photo In this file photo, Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, speaks at a town hall meeting in Greenfield. Grassley is accusing the Department of Veterans Affairs of lying to the Senate Judiciary Committee about the length of time veterans wait for medical appointments at VA hospitals.

veterans are being treated this way.”

The VA did not immediately respond to messages.

VA Secretary David Shulkin said in a May 26 letter to Grassley he was disheartened to learn of the contradictory information.

“I assure you that was not our intent and believe this was a case of misunderstanding between VA

and committee staff,” he wrote.

Grassley said he doesn’t believe it was a misunderstanding at all because he said his staff made clear in multiple meetings the information the committee was seeking. He said VA officials eventually acknowledged the whistleblower information was accurate. Grassley responded to Shulkin in a letter on Friday.

Iowa to pay $175K in foster child death lawsuit DES MOINES (AP) — Iowa has settled a lawsuit filed by the mother of a 5-year-old boy killed by a teenager living in the same foster care home.

The Iowa Appeal Board agreed Monday to pay Barbara Christo $175,000.

Authorities say Cody Metzker-Madsen attacked Christo’s son, Dominic Elkins, in August 2013 while the two boys played alone on their foster parents’ rural property in western Iowa. Dominic’s body was found at the bottom of a ravine.

Metzker-Mads en, who was 17 at the time of the death, was found not guilty by reason of insanity in 2014. He is required to remain in state custody until a judge rules he’s no longer a danger to himself or others.

Christo sued the state in 2015, saying it shouldn’t have placed the boys in the same foster home because both had behavioral, developmental and psychiatric issues.

“I feel from the stand-

point of my client that, yeah, justice was done,” said Robert Stahle, her attorney.

In October, the state agreed to pay an additional $300,000 from the state’s foster home insurance fund. The fund is a separate state account that handles foster care claims.

“Our foster families open their homes to children who are neglected, abused or can’t get the support they need at home, and this was a heart-wrenching and unique circumstance where tragedy struck two vulnerable children and the family that was trying to support them,” said Iowa Department of Human Services spokeswoman Amy McCoy in a statement.

The department has faced additional scrutiny following the separate deaths of Sabrina Ray and Natalie Finn, who were adopted out of foster care. They died last year following allegations of starvation and abuse.

Senators visit Mitchellville prison, evaluate impact of funding cuts Newton Daily News Two state senators visited the Iowa Correctional Institution for Women in Mitchellville on June 1.

While there, they met with Warden Sheryl Dahm and other employees, including Tim Darr, of Indianola, the prison’s treatment services director. Darr stressed that access to mental health services, both within and

outside the prison, is essential to helping offenders succeed when they are released.

Sen. Chaz Allen, D-Newton, represents many of the people who work at the Mitchellville prison.

“I voted against the deep cuts to public safety this spring. I’m paying close attention to how those cuts are affecting the safety of prison em-

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Sen. Nate Boulton, D-Des Moines, a member of the Senate Justice Systems Budget Committee, also opposed the cuts to public safety.

“Balancing the state budget by cutting corners at our prisons is a mistake. To be effective, these institutions need to be safe places to live and work,” Boulton said.

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Illustrations of new Berg Middle School reveal modern design

Submitted Images from FRK Architects and Engines FRK Architects and Engineers provided the Newton Community School District with drawings that give a basic idea of what the new Berg Middle School will look like. The outside of the new Berg building will feature a mix of dark and light gray brick with elements of Cardinal red.

Left: FRK submitted an outline of what the library and new gym will look like in the new Berg. The new gym will accompany the current gym, which will remain standing.

Above and left: Illustrations of the east corridor, a classroom and a learning community show a school with sleek designs.

The learning communities will feature bright splashes of color.

The architect’s drawing of the commons area of the new middle school reveals abundant open space and a similar color theme to the outside of the building.

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Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News For the second year in a row, Newton High’s Cardinal girls get to pose with a state soccer qualifier banner. The Cardinals claimed the 2017 Iowa Class 2A Region 5 championship Monday — a 2-1 win in an overtime shootout against top-ranked Pella at Pella — and earned a trip to the 2017 Iowa Class 2A Girls’ State Soccer Tournament. Tournament action begins Thursday at Cownie Soccer Park in Des Moines. Members of the 2017 NHS girls’ soccer squad are, left to right, front row, Tessa Keeton, Madi Amos, Carter Lee, Addy Blom, Taylor Shipley and assistant coach Mallory Sturtz; middle row, head coach Abby Lamont, Jordan Banfield, Allie Norvell, Keely Birkenholtz, Anna Forsyth, Ryanne Rausch, Peyton Maher, Lane Dethrow, Marcelina Marvelli and Abbie Barr; back row, Rachel Rhoads, Mackenzie Hansen, Morgan Allen, Kameron Nehring, Courtney Jacobsen and Ashlee Freese.

Cardinals welcome challenges

Newton faces defending 2A champ Lewis Central in state soccer opener

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News To be the best, teams have to play and beat the best.

Newton High’s soccer girls don’t shy away from the challenges of playing quality opponents. The Cardinals knocked off regular-season No. 1 Pella, 2-1, in Monday’s Class 2A Region 5 championship game.

Now, it’s on to the 2017 Iowa Class 2A Girls’ State Soccer Tournament in a field of ranked opponents. Their first challenge is to take on defending Class 2A champion Lewis Central of Council Bluffs.

Lewis Central beat Pella, 5-0, in the 2016 state title game.

“Most definitely, these girls are ready for the challenge.

We’ve had challenges all season,” Newton head coach Abby Lamont said. “We’ve been under estimated as a team, which is fine. We like being in the role of the darkhorse, running under the radar.”

Newton (13-4) is the No. 8 seed in the tournament. The Cardinals finished the regular season ranked No. 15.

The Cardinals play at 2:30 p.m. Thursday against

top-seeded and second-ranked Lewis Central (16-3). The state tournament is at Cownie Soccer Park in Des Moines. Newton plays its opener on Field 9.

There are two Little Hawkeye Conference teams in the 2A field — Newton and Norwalk. Norwalk (15-4) is the No. 7 seed and was ranked ninth.

Norwalk plays No. 2 seeded North Scott (11-6), which was ranked third, at 3 p.m. on Field 6. In the half of the bracket, third-seeded and fourth-ranked Union (17-2) plays No. 6 seeded and eighthranked Waverly-Shell Rock (14-4) at 3:15 p.m. on Field 7.

Adel-DeSoto-Minburn is the No. 4 seeded team at 172. Fifth-seeded Cedar Rapids Xavier (12-4) plays ADM at 2:45 p.m. on Field 8. Those two teams were ranked sixth and fifth, respectively.

The winner of ADM and Xavier plays the winner of the Newton and Lewis Central game in a 2:30 p.m. semifinal game on Friday. The semifinal is on Field 9.

The other semifinal is at 2:45 p.m. on Friday on Field No. 6. The Class 2A champi-

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Senior Ryanne Rausch became Newton High girls’ first-ever soccer player to score more than 100 career goals during this season. She led Class 2A in scoring as a sophomore and junior. She heads into the 2017 Class 2A state tournament tied for fifth with 28 goals, which third best among players in the 2A state tournament.

onship match is at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday on Field 9.

There will be state sendoff for the Newton girls on Thursday morning. The team bus leaves from the H.A. Lynn

Stadium locker room parking lot at 11 a.m. Fans should line the streets along the route. See the route map on page 8B. “We’ve used the mantra of finish what we started all sea-

son. We want to finish what we started last year by going further in state tournament,” Lamont said.

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Hawks squeeze past Cardinals in an eight-inning affair

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Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Newton third baseman Rilee Slycord, left, fields the ball and looks to throw out the Lynnville-Sully hitter at first base while Lynnville-Sully’s Brenna Lanser pulls into third base during Tuesday’s non-conference game at Sully. The Hawks pulled out an 8-7 win in eight innings against the visiting Cardinals.

SULLY — Scoring came in bunches for both visiting Newton High’s Cardinals and host Lynnville-Sully’s Hawks in Tuesday night’s non-conference softball game. The Hawks scored the final bunch for an 8-7 win in eight innings.

The Hawks put five runs up in the bottom of the first inning. Newton starting pitcher sophomore Maddison Thayer struggled to find the strike zone, walking three Hawk batters in a row then gave up two singles.

Freshman Kameron Johnston came on in relief of Thayer in the first inning and pitched the rest of the game.

She took the loss, allowing three runs on eight hits and one walk in 7 2/3 innings of work. She struck out three.

Turn about is fair play as Newton chased Lynnville-Sully starter sophomore Carson Fisk from the circle in the third innings. With two gone, senior Bailey Davis doubled and sophomore Emily Valtman reached on an error.

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Wednesday Baseball Pella at Newton, varsity DH, 5:30 p.m.

South Hamilton at CMB, 5:15 p.m.

Belle Plaine at Colfax-Mingo, 6 p.m.

Sigourney at Lynnville-Sully, 6 p.m.

Softball Pella at Newton, varsity DH, 6 p.m.

South Hamilton at CMB, 7 p.m.

Colfax-Mingo at Belle Plaine, 6 p.m.

Sigourney at Lynnville-Sully, 6 p.m.

Thursday Girls Soccer Class 2A State Tournament Cownie Soccer Park Des Moines Quarterfinals Newton vs. Council Bluffs Lewis Central, 2:30 p.m., Field 9 Baseball BGM at Newton, JV 5:30 p.m., varsity 7:30 p.m.

PCM at Gladbrook-Reinbeck, 7:30 p.m.

Softball CMB at Saydel, 7 p.m.

Tri-County at Colfax-Mingo, 6 p.m.

Friday Girls Soccer Class 2A State Tournament, TBD Baseball Newton at Norwalk, JV 5:30 p.m., varsity 7:30 p.m.

Colfax-Mingo at Tri-County, 6 p.m.

Lynnville-Sully at Keota, 6 p.m.

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

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

Lynnville-Sully at Keota, 6 p.m.

Colfax-Mingo at ADM tournament, TBD Saturday Girls Soccer Class 2A State Tournament, TBD Baseball PCM at East Marshall tournament, 10 a.m.

CMB at Colo-NESCO tournament, TBD Softball Newton Tournament At Agnes-Patterson Softball Complex Newton vs. Des Moines North, 8:30 a.m., Field No. 1 CMB vs. Benton, 8:30 a.m., Field 2 Saydel vs. South Hardin, 8:30 a.m., Field 3 Benton vs. Saydel, 10 a.m., Field 1 CMB vs. Newton, 10 a.m., Field 2 Des Moines North vs. South Hardin, 10 a.m. Field 3 CMB vs. South Hardin, 11:230 a.m., Field 1 PCM at Eddyville-BlakesburgFremont tournament, 10:30 a.m.

Colfax-Mingo at ADM tournament, TBD Lynnville-Sully tournament, 9:30 a.m.

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News CONRAD — Senior Mikayla Eslinger hit a three-run home run to put the Class 2A No. 4 Collins-Maxwell/Baxter softball team up 3-0 against BCLUW, but the Comets rallied for a 4-3 non-con-

ference home victory Tuesday night.

BCLUW got a home run from Leah Yantis as the Comets improved to 9-4 on the season. BCLUW answered Eslinger’s home run with a two-run fourth inning and then took the lead for good with two more runs in the sixth.

CMB senior Abbey Kahler took the loss in the circle for the Raiders (8 3).

She only surrendered five hits and walked none but dropped to 2-3 on the season. The loss by CMB ended a six-game win streak.

Lauren Anderson got the win for the Comets.

She allowed one earned

run with three hits and seven strikeouts.

The Raiders host South Hamilton (8-2) for a Heart of Iowa Conference game at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Collins.

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Vande Wall homer not enough as Mustang softball falls to Carlisle

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News CARLISLE — Prairie City-Monroe senior Katie Vande Wall gave the Class 3A No. 13 Mustangs a 2-0 lead over 4A No. 12 Carlisle on Tuesday night.

The Wildcats (7-6) bounced back with a two-run home run of their own and then won the game with a walk-off run in the bottom of the seventh inning.

Senior Kayla Jennings (6-1) threw well for PCM but suffered her first loss of the season.

Senior Jaiden Rogers was injured in the seventh inning after getting hit by a throw in the face.

PCM softball coach Scott Bridges hopes Rogers can return to action in a few games.

PCM (8-2) hosts Nevada at 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday in Monroe.

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Troy Banning/Webster City Daily Freeman-Journal Prairie City-Monroe senior Brooke Nicholson throws the ball back into the infield Monday during the Mustangs’ 5-1 win over South Hamilton in Jewell. Class 3A No. 13 PCM lost to 4A No. 12 Carlisle, 3-2.

Streaking Cubs pull away from Marlins CHICAGO (AP) — Jake Arrieta got into a groove, Anthony Rizzo hit a big home run and Kris Bryant showed off his allaround game.

Yup, it looked a lot like last year.

Arrieta pitched two-hit ball into the seventh inning, Rizzo drove in four runs and the

surging Chicago Cubs beat the Miami Marlins 10-2 on Tuesday night.

Jason Heyward had three hits and two RBIs as Chicago remained perfect since returning home after a winless six-game road trip. Bryant reached base four times, scored two runs and robbed Giancarlo Stanton

of a hit with a diving stop on a grounder to third in the third.

After an uneven start to the season, the Cubs are showing signs of the all-around play they had on their way to the World Series title last year.

Arrieta (6-4) allowed two runs, struck out five and walked three in the win.

Eagles down Tigerhawks in battle of ranked teams

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Troy Hyde/Daily News Colfax-Mingo junior Ries Wilson puts the ball in play during a game earlier this season. The Class 1A No. 7 Tigerhawks dropped their second straight game Tuesday, losing 8-5 to 2A No. 10 Pella Christian.

PELLA — Colfax-Mingo’s softball team couldn’t slow down Class 2A No. 10 Pella Christian during an 8-5 loss in non-conference action Tuesday.

The Eagles scored at least one run in all six of their at-bats and improved to 8-1 on the season. It was Pella Christian’s sixth straight win.

The 1A No. 7 Tigerhawks led 1-0 following an RBI single by junior Rhiannon Haley in the top of the first inning.

Junior Ries Wilson singled and moved up to second on a sacrifice bunt before scoring on the Haley hit.

Pella Christian took its first lead of the game when it plated two runs in the bottom of the first.

Elizabeth Van Manen hit a two-run homer.

Colfax-Mingo scored two runs in the top of the third to tie the game at 3-all. Haley reached on an error, sophomore Mackensie Brown singled and sophomore Colbee Cunningham doubled to bring in a run. Sophomore Delaney Underwood singled in Brown to tie the game.

Pella Christian regained the lead in the bottom of the third, but Colfax-Mingo tied it at 4-all after senior Alivia Haley doubled and then scored on a fielder’s indifference.

Pella Christian jumped back in front with a run in the fourth and then pulled away with a run in the fifth and two more in the sixth. Colfax-Mingo got its fifth run in the sixth when Alivia Haley doubled and scored on Rhiannon Haley’s single.

Colfax-Mingo outhit the Eagles 11-10, but the Tigerhawks were plagued by four errors.

Rhiannon Haley had two hits and two RBIs and Alivia Haley hit two doubles and scored two runs. Cunningham had two hits.

Cunningham (2-3) took the loss in the circle after allowing eight runs — five earned — on 10 hits. She walked one and struck out one.

The Tigerhawks play their third straight ranked team Wednesday when they face 1A No. 10 Belle Plaine on the road.

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Chiefs cut WR Maclin in midst of voluntary workouts KANSAS CITY, Mo. ​ (AP) — Just a couple weeks ago, Jeremy Maclin was exchanging vows at his wedding attended by some of his closest friends, many of them his teammates with the Kansas City Chiefs.

They became his former teammates Friday night.

The Chiefs released the veteran wide receiver in a stunning move midway through their voluntary workouts, bringing an abrupt ending to the tenure of what was arguably general manager John Dorsey and coach Andy Reid’s biggest free-agent acquisition.

“I’d like to thank Jeremy for his effort and dedication the past two seasons,” Dorsey said in a statement.

“I have great respect for all players, which makes decisions like these very difficult, but we felt it was in the best interest of our club moving forward to part ways at this time.”

The Chiefs have been struggling with the salary cap for few years, and they had just $3.5 million available before the move.

By releasing Maclin after June 1, they saved about $10 million that they can use to sign their three remaining draft picks and any additional free agents.

Maclin was due a base salary of $9.75 million this season. His cap hit was $12.4 million.

The move certainly surprised Maclin, who tweeted: “Crazy business this is.”

Maclin was entering the third year of a $55 million, five-year contract with Kansas City.

It was a deal that became even more costly when the Chiefs were found guilty of tampering in their pursuit of him and were subsequently stripped of two draft picks and dealt hefty fines.

The 29-year-old Maclin, who was drafted by Reid before playing five seasons in Philadelphia, was coming off a breakout 2014 season when he signed with Kansas City.

He had caught 85 passes for a career-best 1,318 yards and 10 touchdowns, earning a spot in his first Pro Bowl.

Maclin followed up by catching 87 passes for 1,088 yards and eight touchdowns, giving quarterback Alex Smith a reliable downfield target.

But he struggled with injuries and drops last season, and his production plummeted — he caught just 44 passes for 536 yards and two touchdowns.

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Unseeded Latvian teen Ostapenko into 1st Slam semi at French

Troy Banning/Webster City Daily Freeman-Journal Prairie City-Monroe sophomore Preston Van Wyk had two hits and two runs at the plate and earned his first save on the mound during the Mustangs’ 9-7 win over Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont in Prairie City on Tuesday.

PCM baseball scores win over EBF Rockets

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News

PRAIRIE CITY — Sophomore Brayton Van Dyke hit his first varsity home run, the Mustangs cranked out 12 hits and the Prairie City-Monroe baseball team overcame three errors and seven walks in a 9-7 non-conference home victory over Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont on Tuesday.

Van Dyke hit a two-run homer in the second to give PCM a 3-1 lead.

The Mustangs never trailed again as they scored twice in the third, three times in the fourth and once more in the fifth.

EBF (7-6) walked three times and took advantage of a PCM error to plate four runs in the top of the seventh, but sophomore Preston Van Wyk closed the door with a two-out save.

Senior Braden Phifer start-

ed and earned the win on the mound after allowing three earned runs on four hits in five innings.

Phifer struck out seven and walked three to improve to 2-1 on the season.

“This is his first real full-time season as a starting pitcher,” PCM coach Jeff Lindsay said.

“That’s not always easy to do as a senior. He’s handled it well. I am proud of his effort that he has given us.”

Junior Brady Fagen allowed three earned runs with four walks and one strikeout in 1 1/3 innings.

Van Wyk came into the game with one out in the seventh and allowed one hit before collecting his first save of the season.

“We had too many walks tonight,” Lindsay said. “But all 12 of those hits were struck well.

Everybody seems to have a good rhythm at the plate. They all believe they’ll hit a pitch hard somewhere.”

The Mustangs (7-3) outhit the Rockets 12-5, but EBF stayed close because of seven walks by the pitchers and three errors by the defense.

Van Dyke finished 2-for-3 with a homer and a triple and added two runs and two RBIs. Sophomore Reed Worth and junior Noah Henkenius each went 2-for-4 with two RBIs, Van Wyk was 2-for-4 with a double and two runs and senior Noah Clark was 2-for-4 with an RBI. Senior Chase Kuecker had one hit and one RBI, senior Ethan Thomas had one RBI and walked once and Fagen was 1-for-1.

The Mustangs host Heart of Iowa Conference rival Nevada (6-1 overall, 5-1 in the HOIC) at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in Prairie City.

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Scooter Gennett hits four homers in Reds’ rout of Cardinals CINCINNATI (AP) — Scooter Gennett hit four home runs , matching the major league record, and finished with 10 RBIs as the Cincinnati Reds routed the slumping St. Louis Cardinals 13-1 on Tuesday night.

Gennett became the 17th player to homer four times in one game — and perhaps the least likely. A scrappy second baseman who was claimed off waivers from Milwaukee in late March, he began the night with 38 career home runs in five seasons, including three this year.

The 27-year-old Gennett singled his first time up and then homered in four straight at-bats , including a grand slam . His 10 RBIs tied Cincinnati’s club record.

Gennett snapped an 0-for19 slump during the Reds’ 4-2 win over the Cardinals on

Monday. He went 5 for 5 on Tuesday and raised his batting average 32 points to .302.

Since being picked up by the Reds late in spring training, Gennett has played a utility role for Cincinnati. He started in left field Tuesday night.

The last National League player to hit four home runs in one game was Shawn Green for the Los Angeles Dodgers against Milwaukee in May 2002.

Gennett hit an RBI single and his second career slam off St. Louis starter Adam Wainwright (6-4), who brought a long scoreless streak into the game but couldn’t handle a team that has hit him like no other.

He lasted only 3 2/3 innings and gave up nine runs for just the third time in his career.

The last time? Also against

Cincinnati in 2013.

Gennett’s grand slam was the first Wainwright had allowed since 2012.

Eugenio Suarez’s bases-loaded triple in the fourth ended Wainwright’s outing. Gennett followed with his fifth homer of the season off John Gant, and then hit a solo shot off the right-hander.

Gennett got his second curtain call of the game after his two-run shot off John Brebbia in the eighth.

Tim Adleman (4-2) gave up one run — on Stephen Piscotty’s homer — in seven innings.

The Cardinals have dropped a season-high five straight and eight of their last 10.

The Reds have won three in a row against the Cardinals for the first time since 2015.

They’ve taken nine of their last 14 against St. Louis.

PARIS (AP) — Suddenly a Grand Slam semifinalist for the first time, Jelena Ostapenko sounded a lot like the carefree teenager she’ll be for only a bit longer.

Ostapenko, an unseeded 19-year-old from Latvia, displayed unbridled joy after using the go-forit strokes of someone too bold to know better to beat former No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 at the French Open on a rainy Tuesday.

She cracked jokes at her news conference, then giggled at her own words. As Ostapenko left the room, she turned to her agent and whispered with a wide, proud smile, “My answers are funny.” This is all so new to her — and she seemed as surprised as anyone to be where she is.

“I mean, of course, when I came here, I didn’t expect I’m going to be in the semis, but I was playing better and better every match,” the 47th-ranked Ostapenko said. “So I think if I keep it up, I think anything can happen.”

Those last three words might as well be printed on posters to commemorate the 2017 French Open.

With Serena Williams (pregnant), Maria Sharapova (denied a wild card after a doping suspension) and Victoria Azarenka (about to come back after having a baby) all absent, No. 1 Angelique Kerber upset in the first round, and defending champion Garbine Muguruza beaten in the fourth, this tournament became wide open.

It is the first major since the 1979 Australian Open where no women’s quarterfinalist was a Grand Slam champion. The out-of-nowhere Ostapenko’s next opponent is 30th-seeded Timea Bacsinszky of Switzerland, who eliminated 13th-seeded Kristina Mladenovic of France 6-4, 6-4.

Ostapenko and Bacsinszky, also a semifinalist at Roland Garros two years ago, will meet Thursday.

That just so happens to be Ostapenko’s 20th birthday and Bacsinszky’s 28th — which they each knew, because they were doubles partners at a tournament last season and have become pals. After Tuesday’s victories, they ran into each other in the players’ gym and hugged.

“Lucky her, she’s way younger than I am,” Bacsinszky said. “But maybe lucky me, experience-wise.”

Ostapenko has yet to win a tour-level title.

Before last week, she had only once made it as far as the third round of any Grand Slam tournament.

A year ago, Ostapenko lost in the first round of the French Open.

The year before that, she

lost in the first round of French Open qualifying.

She is the youngest French Open semifinalist in a decade.

“Maybe,” Ostapenko said, “kind of (a) new generation.”

Against Wozniacki, a two-time U.S. Open runner-up, Ostapenko sent shots toward the lines and put them right where she wanted often enough to deliver 38 winners — 32 more than her defensive-minded opponent.

“It looks like she hits it late a lot of the time, and you think she won’t be able to do cross-court or down the line in certain moments,” Wozniacki said, “and she does anyway.”

The first Latvian woman to reach a Grand Slam semifinal in the professional era, Ostapenko credits her strong footwork to a hobby, ballroom dancing (she prefers the samba).

When Tuesday’s play began, the wind averaged 18 mph (30 kph), with gusts up to 50 mph (85 kph), making balls swerve oddly.

Serve tosses were an adventure. Players wiped their eyes when dust kicked up from the clay court. There were two rain delays totaling more than 3½ hours — both scheduled men’s quarterfinals were postponed to Wednesday — and when matches resumed for good, the temperature dipped below 55 degrees (12 Celsius).

“We had all the seasons rolled into one today,” Bacsinszky said. “We had a hurricane, a sandstorm, and we almost had snow, too.”

Bothered by the wind, Ostapenko trailed 5-0 at the start.

But she calibrated her strokes better as the air swirled less and it was clear Ostapenko was up to the task against the 11th-seeded Wozniacki, who is 26.

The matchup suits Ostapenko, the 2014 Wimbledon junior champion: She is 4-0 against Wozniacki.

So after being down 2-1 in the third set, Ostapenko grabbed the last five games, smiling and shouting and pumping her fist at the end.

While Ostapenko is on the rise, Bacsinszky is not long removed from nearly quitting the sport completely.

Four years ago, after foot and abdominal injuries, she took a hiatus from tennis to work at restaurants with an eye toward pursuing a degree in hotel management.

In 2014, back on tour, she was ranked outside the top 100 and needed to qualify for the French Open.

Paris, though, brings out her best.

“It’s the tournament closest to my heart,” Bacsinszky said. “I love to play here.”

Wallace to become first black driver in Cup race since 2006 CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Darrell Wallace Jr. will become the first black driver to race at NASCAR’s top level since 2006 when he replaces injured Aric Almirola this weekend at Pocono Raceway.

Richard Petty Motorsports said Wallace, more commonly referred to by his nickname “Bubba,” will be the replacement in the No. 43 until Almirola returns.

“Driving the famed 43 car is an unbelievable opportunity for any race car driver,” said Wallace. “With all that Richard Petty has contributed to the sport, I’m honored to

start my first (race) with this team.”

Wa l l a c e , 23, is only the fourth black driver in one of NASCAR’s top national series. WenWallace dell Scott raced from 1961-73 in Cup, Willy T. Ribbs did three Cup races in 1986 and Bill Lester raced sporadically from 1999 until 2007 at all three national levels.

Wallace won the Truck Series race at Martinsville

Speedway in 2013 to become the first black driver to win at a national NASCAR series event since Wendell Scott earned a Cup victory on December 1, 1963.

Wallace raced in the Xfinity Series for Roush, but the team announced that he will transition from its Xfinity car to RPM. Without Wallace, Roush Fenway will suspend the No. 6 Xfinity team at Pocono.

The team and Wallace will evaluate opportunities for him to run other Xfinity races this season.

“We are very proud of Bub-

ba and his development at Roush Fenway Racing,” team President Steve Newmark said.

“We believe that Bubba has tremendous potential and will continue to excel in NASCAR’s top series. He has been a great representative of our organization both on and off the track and we’ve enjoyed being part of his growth as a driver.”

Almirola fractured a vertebra during a fiery wreck last month at Kansas Speedway and is out indefinitely. Almirola and Wallace both drive Fords.

Wallace has five years of experience in the Xfinity and Camping World Truck Series, and has five wins and 20 topfive finishes.

“We are excited for Bubba to get this opportunity,” said Dave Pericak, global director for Ford Performance.

“We couldn’t be happier with the progress of Aric Almirola’s recovery and can’t wait to get him back. In the meantime, this is a great opportunity for Bubba to show what he can do at the top level of the sport, and we are committed to helping RPM win races.”

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P......................................$534.40 Slings, Gary O P.................................$61,260.66 Smith, Kodi FD....................................$114.00 Smith, Robin S PD..............................$38,526.50 Smothers, Edward S P.................................$11,353.13 Snyder, Cody B FD...............................$69,098.87 Sorensen, Jennifer FD...............................$10,070.50 Sorenson, Megan P......................................$240.05 Spence, Jason P......................................$956.00 Sponseller, Bradley A P.................................$48,517.86 Stammeyer, Joseph P...................................$1,122.02 Stevens, Mark W PW.............................$56,983.96 Stewart, Colton FD.....................................$56.20 Stock, Elizabeth N P...................................$1,163.66 Stoulil, Larry K L.................................$18,227.40 Summers, Rachel A.................................$14,623.50 Sutton, Roger D. PW...............................$6,262.26 Talbot, Jeffrey A PW.............................$57,257.80 Thorpe, Katherine P...................................$1,298.73 Travis, Jordan L P...................................$1,414.00 Trotter, Craig A CC................................$1,500.00 Udelhoven, Hunter M FD...............................$66,240.90 Umsted, Natalie K A.................................$56,899.76 Unsworth, Nathan C P.................................$59,887.19 Van Arkel, Robert W FD...............................$44,976.82 Van Manen, Todd A FD...............................$67,270.06 Van Zee, Bradley D PD..............................$55,333.96 Volk, Ryan T FD...............................$69,740.90 Waisath, Francis K. PZ.................................$2,570.00 Walker, Zachary J PD..............................$73,439.04 Ward, Mike PW.............................$69,393.10 Warnke, Rodney R PW.............................$63,464.70 Watson, David R PD..............................$65,633.08 Wellik, Jarrod D FD.............................$113,697.33 Wickett, Christine L P.................................$13,819.31 Willis, Treaver FD.................................$2,049.60 Wilson, Brenda S PW.............................$59,589.84 Winchell, Wayne C PD..............................$81,399.19 Wing, Christopher G PD..............................$66,776.37 Winton, Sophie P...................................$1,226.78 Wood, Tyler P......................................$640.00 Yeager, Hannah P......................................$397.06 Zegers, Judy L. L.................................$18,081.83 Zylstra, Ryan S PD..............................$68,567.53 Total Earnings......$7,722,410.88 June 7 Newton Waterworks Employees 2016 Earnings Annis, Shylah D..........$32,016.70 Barr, Chad E...............$56,464.40 DeBruyn, Michael J....$51,373.92 DeJong, Jeffrey L.......$52,077.70 Hoffert, Carl M............$75,137.43 Kelly, James J............$52,151.42 Kunkel, Martin J..........$58,424.56 Palmer II, Lloyd D.......$80,503.62 Pierce, Michael Todd..$53,255.72 Ratcliff Jr, Glenn A.....$52,498.16 Springer, Cynthia K....$39,172.51 Strasser, Alan Jay......$10,843.60 Wall, Robert B............$41,468.42 Waskow, Michael Dean................ ...................................$54,594.96 Werden, Toni L...........$49,599.24 White, Steven D.........$50,692.45 Total Earnings.........$810,274.81 June 7

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Contact Tony 608-9350915 Ext 16 (INCN) GUITAR WANTED! Local musician will pay up to $12,500 for pre-1975 Gibson, Fender, Martin and Gretsch guitars. Fender amplifiers also. Call toll free!

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

LARGE ESTATE Sale

Mildred (Mickey) Hess, Owner Thurs. June 8th 3pm-7pm Fri. June 9th 9am-4pm Sat. June 10th 8am-12pm (all items half price on Sat.) The home and garage are full of nice clean antiques, collectibles, household, furniture, garage items and a LARGE room full of sewing/crafting/fabric. Something for everyone. Please bring help to load your items.

And we take cash or credit card only! Sale organized by Many Treasures Sully, IA 641521-2964.

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Sofa, table & 4 chairs, roll top desk (excellent cond.), Nordic track, electric grill, golf clubs, infant bedding & toys, queen comforter set, bedding & curtains, home decorating items, holiday décor, rugs, kitchen ware, I-home, brand name clothing ladies & men's S-XL and MUCH MORE!!

305 E. 24th St. N. Newton

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MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE Sale Thurs. June 8th 3pm-7pm Fri. June 9th 7am-5:30pm Rain or Shine! Vacuum, adult and children's books, cookbooks, bedding, rugs, men's and women's clothing, home décor, holiday décor, small kitchen appliances, craft items, Longaberger items, Hallmark and collectibles, golf bag, Mason jars (some blue jars) and much more.

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GARAGE SALE Fri. June 9th 8am-5pm Sat. June 10th 8am-5pm Glassware, work bench, tools, elec. Items, misc.

1407 S. 13th Ave. E. Unit B (Trevor Estates)

GARAGE SALE Friday, June 9: 8am-4pm Sat., June 10: 8am-Noon Teen to 2x women clothes, 3X mens shirts, women coats (like new), jewelry, sports shoes, 3 bundles of shingles, car bumper guard and Lots More!

523 E. 6th St. S. Newton Southwest

GARAGE SALE Thurs., June 8: 4pm-7pm Friday, June 9: 9am-4pm Pictures and household decorations, bedding and blankets, curtains, DVDs, small ketchen appliances, walkie talkies, 21 speed bike, stand, dishes, china, coke dishes, some coke items, suitcases, purses, Christmas decorations, lots of miscellaneous. Lots of clothes: shirts, jeans, pants, sweaters, shorts, tshirts and hoodies. Men clothing XXL and 3XL pants 44, a couple suit jackets, women clothing XXL and 3XL, pants 22, 24. Men's shoes size 12 and 13 women's shoes size 7.

609 W 4th St S Newton Parking on East side of the street only MULTI FAMILY Garage Sale Thurs. June 8th 8am-6pm Kitchen appliances, dishes, food processor, malt mixer, misc. décor, womens, baby & girl clothing, shelving.

1131 W. 6th St. S LOST & FOUND

FOUND A car key and key fob for a Subaru on May 31st on W 6th St S along the curb by the soccer fields immediately closest to the stadium locker rooms. Call 641-831-9567 LOST PINK I phone in brush area at city landfill $50. Reward. 641-5210206.

SERVICE DIRECTORY CONSTRUCTION

EXPERIENCED CARPENTER available.

Call Dennis at 641-4178306. Dependable and can provide references.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

LEAKY ROOF, Missing Shingles???

Flat roof repair & coating.

Chimney repair & removal.

Soffit & fascia repair & cover.

General Repairs

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Attic & side walls.

Attic fans & ventilation Leaf Proof Gutter Covers,

Gutter cleaning.

Call 641-792-6375

$84 for a 1” Space, each additional 1/2” is $5 more!

HORNING'S PAINTING: Interior & exterior painting Drywall Repair & Texturing Free Estimates 641-791-9662 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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

2 BR available $540.00-($675.00 with Heated Garage) on most units Get a 2 BR for 1 BR Price! *Sign 13 month lease 1st month free on select units Next to Hy-Vee! WALNUT CREEK/SOMERFIELD/ REGENCY APTS. SM-NE8143836-9999

As required by the provisions of 372.13(6), Code of Iowa (2010), the following is a list of gross annual salaries including all categories of cash compensation such as wages, overtime, uniform allowance, car allowance and longevity pay for categories of employees who earned wages during 2016 such as elected, regular full-time and part-time, seasonal and temporary employees of the City of Newton.

A=Admin CC=Council E=Executive PZ=Planning & Zoning FD=Fire L=Library P=Park PD=Police PW=Public Works F=Finance City of Newton Employees' 2016 Earnings Name 2016 Earnings Allspach, Mary Ann PD..............................$48,343.88 Anderson, Shelby K. PW..................................$840.00 Armstrong, Craig L F.................................$61,360.12 Ashing, Steven J FD...............................$74,128.44 Bacus, Trenton M. FD....................................$101.22 Banfield, Joseph P......................................$363.04 Barnes, Collin FD....................................$360.00 Bartels, Alyssa R P......................................$591.71 Batterson, Gary L P...................................$3,972.83 Beise, Susan J L.................................$90,777.61 Bennett, William L...................................$7,066.44 Berkland, Garritt P......................................$558.00 Bernal, Lisa R P.................................$28,029.66 Biondi, Jeremy CC................................$1,500.00 Blackett, David M P.................................$77,808.74 Blackett, Sarah P...................................$1,956.00 Boat-Wilson, Jackie F.................................$19,458.12 Boyer Groff, Samuel FD.................................$4,015.70 Brass, Curt R PD..............................$67,847.36 Breckenridge, Wesley C PD..............................$95,464.07 Britton, Julie K PD..............................$60,353.43 Browning, Michael P FD...............................$67,800.86 Brunsmann, Tucker P...................................$1,970.11 Bucklin, Danny J P...................................$8,773.01 Burdess, Robert J PD............................$108,779.83 Burton, Levi P...................................$8,033.16 Camp, Randall M PD..............................$70,164.29 Chambers, Erin R PZ...............................$87,414.08 Chape', Linda M CC................................$1,500.00 Clanton, Leroy FD...............................$55,283.88 Clement, Lucas J FD...............................$19,390.69 Coen, Joseph D FD...............................$71,577.29 Cook, Ronald J PD..............................$99,528.37 Cooling, Rosemary J L.................................$23,138.72 Cox, Janet R PD..............................$73,896.00 Cox, Thomas P......................................$810.12 Coy, Molly P...................................$1,261.73 Cruthirds, Conrad N. FD...............................$31,696.19 Cummins, Nicholas W P.................................$58,566.70 Dannen, Ryan PZ...............................$34,093.08 Davis, Katrina A A.................................$65,305.90 DeHart, Paul P...................................$3,007.65 Derry, Logan C. FD.................................$2,378.67 Duncan, Melvin J PZ...............................$76,060.02 Dunn, Michael V. P...................................$1,744.00 Dunsbergen, Nancy D L...................................$6,472.89 Eckert, Bernard E. PD..............................$71,109.93 Eide, Morgann P...................................$1,601.20 Eilander, Larry G P.................................$11,710.52 Elliott, Emily K. P...................................$6,624.59 Ergenbright, Allison P...................................$1,271.95 Esrey, Kyle FD.................................$8,568.90 Fischer, Justin P...................................$2,824.00 Fitzgerald, Cassi P......................................$392.46 Fitzgerald, Chanae P...................................$2,404.70 Fitzgerald, Emily P...................................$1,665.87 Flores, Jeremy J FD.................................$8,580.98 Forck, Matthew J PW.............................$59,545.61 Foster, Brian C PD..............................$72,173.86 Frasier, Lisa A F.................................$66,447.30 Friedman, Bryan D F...............................$118,138.08 George, Evelyn R CC................................$1,500.00 Gilbert, Michael W P.................................$51,633.32 Grife, Joseph E PW.............................$60,600.28 Gulling, Jennifer S PW.............................$55,726.52 Hadsall, Tanner P...................................$1,644.20 Hager, Matthew FD...............................$55,091.20 Halferty, Jacob FD.................................$6,000.90 Halferty, Timothy R P.................................$50,676.64 Ham, Jon PW.............................$71,196.69 Hamell, Dustin S PD..............................$54,980.99 Hammerly, Galen M PW.............................$54,791.75 Hansen, Andrew S PD..............................$69,207.12 Hansen, Brad D PW.............................$62,833.80 Hansen, Michael L CC................................$7,200.00 Harris, Deonne E P...................................$2,068.00 Harsselaar, Tyler D FD...............................$67,639.96 Hartgers, Justin J PW.............................$49,780.01 Heck, Curtis A P...................................$2,925.69 Heisdorffer, Rex A FD...............................$87,216.51 Hembry, Katherine L.................................$14,419.73 Henninger, William R PD $.................................103,419.79 Hesson, Aaron C P...................................$2,017.89 Hindman, Scott C PW.............................$91,002.08 Holwerda, Jason P...................................$3,205.60 Hook, Sydney P...................................$1,205.60 Hopkins, Peder L P...................................$2,203.63 Hoskins, Nicholas P P...................................$6,150.67 House, Pamela S L.................................$18,695.54 Hull, Ross

Harris, Deonne E P...................................$2,068.00 Harsselaar, Tyler D FD...............................$67,639.96 Hartgers, Justin J PW.............................$49,780.01 Heck, Curtis A P...................................$2,925.69 Heisdorffer, Rex A FD...............................$87,216.51 Hembry, Katherine L.................................$14,419.73 Henninger, William R PD $.................................103,419.79 Hesson, Aaron C P...................................$2,017.89 Hindman, Scott C PW.............................$91,002.08 Holwerda, Jason P...................................$3,205.60 Hook, Sydney P...................................$1,205.60 Hopkins, Peder L P...................................$2,203.63 Hoskins, Nicholas P P...................................$6,150.67 House, Pamela S L.................................$18,695.54 Hull, Ross P...................................$3,221.36 Hutchinson, Alexandra P...................................$1,279.34 Huyser, R. Scott PW.............................$61,954.42 Jochems, Chad S FD...............................$69,919.22 Jordan, Carey A FD...............................$58,327.96 Jordan, Eric PW...............................$2,376.00 Kain, Bradley R FD...............................$13,679.39 Karsten, Amber L P...................................$2,519.31 Karsten, Matthew P...................................$2,562.16 Kearney, Michael F P...................................$9,304.30 Keenan, Jared PW...............................$2,720.00 Kleckner, Brian A P.................................$29,200.79 Klein, Rebecca L.................................$41,686.26 Kling, James L P.................................$70,455.00 Knabel, Robert L A...............................$142,490.95 Knight, Sarrah N L.................................$41,077.08 Knoll, Michael D FD...............................$83,888.30 Kulis, Miranda CC................................$1,500.00 Lamb, Mandi R. PD..............................$34,827.36 Laube, Brian J PW.............................$76,247.40 Laube, Keith A PW...........................$129,400.48 Lavely, Dillon T PD..............................$61,276.88 Lee, Mason P......................................$806.40 Lefler, Blaine C FD...............................$66,632.19 Lewis, Benjamin J. PW...............................$9,740.00 Lewis, Jean E L.................................$19,420.38 Lindstrom, Nicole S L.................................$80,904.84 Lloyd, Michael P. FD.....................................$10.00 Lovan, Kyle T PD..............................$75,494.37 Madison, Chase P...................................$2,590.00 Madison, John W PW.............................$63,248.76 Maharry, Paul P...................................$1,415.54 Mann, Madison P......................................$971.32 Marchant, Dennis M P.................................$12,542.25 McAnally, Tyler W P...................................$3,220.83 McDonnell, Thomas S. PD..............................$53,682.26 McKinney, Brian PW...............................$2,853.00 McVay, Tim B PW.............................$55,154.17 McVey, Denise K PW.............................$53,773.18 McVey, Elizabeth P...................................$2,027.52 McVey, Richard P...................................$7,253.43 Miller, Katie J PZ...............................$30,126.60 Modlin, Galen D PW.............................$59,056.75 Modlin, Robert G P.................................$14,605.45 Moes, Bryce A PW.............................$58,776.85 Mondo, Chandra J. FD.................................$1,532.76 Montgomery, George FD...............................$81,486.33 Montgomery, Paul PW.............................$57,275.69 Moon, Taylor P...................................$1,620.36 Morton, Shirley A FD...............................$47,516.52 Mullan, Steven CC................................$1,500.00 Murphy, Jamie P.................................$11,223.59 Nida, Christine L L.................................$54,524.14 Norrish, Richard L FD...............................$69,986.16 Oldfield, Randy J PD..............................$71,645.54 Padilla, Sue Ann L.................................$33,255.30 Painter, Lawrence PW.............................$65,067.02 Pearson, Nicholas FD.................................$4,428.41 Peter, Phyllis M L.................................$65,767.30 Pfander, L. Steven PW.............................$48,581.02 Pittman, Keith M PD..............................$68,509.21 Plowman, Chad M PD..............................$67,697.84 Raper, Elizabeth P...................................$1,360.00 Ray, Chad FD...............................$80,813.26 Rhone, Jody M PW.............................$90,672.58 Richmond, Thomas J FD...............................$73,254.02 Ricks, Judy A L.................................$53,101.08 Riley, William FD...............................$13,237.93 Rivera, Gabriel FD....................................$521.59 Roberts, Amanda C P...................................$2,537.42 Robson, Chad M PW.............................$54,813.18 Rosenquist, Reese P...................................$2,354.72 Rossler, Matthew D P...................................$2,414.31 Rozanski, Brian P P...................................$5,438.86 Ruple, Mickie Ray P.................................$11,254.50 Salyers, Cheryl L A.................................$46,466.79 Sander, Michael J FD...............................$75,132.57 Schabilion, Joel T FD...............................$70,850.28 Schakel, Brandon L PW.............................$51,065.19 Schaper, Mark PW.............................$10,512.00 Schuler, Jonathan L PD..............................$71,309.14 Schuster, Parker P...................................$2,855.00 Schwenker, Brenna E P...................................$3,295.70 Skinner, Doug L. P......................................$534.40 Slings, Gary O P.................................$61,260.66 Smith, Kodi FD....................................$114.00 Smith, Robin S PD..............................$38,526.50 Smothers, Edward S P.................................$11,353.13 Snyder, Cody B FD...............................$69,098.87 Sorensen, Jennifer FD...............................$10,070.50 Sorenson, Megan P......................................$240.05 Spence, Jason P......................................$956.00 Sponseller, Bradley A P.................................$48,517.86 Stammeyer, Joseph P...................................$1,122.02 Stevens, Mark W PW.............................$56,983.96 Stewart, Colton FD.....................................$56.20 Stock, Elizabeth N P...................................$1,163.66 Stoulil, Larry K L.................................$18,227.40 Summers, Rachel

510 E. 17th St S.

Call Now for Details 641-990-7938 515-291-2846

2 BEDROOM Apartment.

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

641-792-3449.

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DETASSELERS WANTED After July 7th thru July 30th $8.00-$9.00/hour plus $2.00/hour bonus. Text name, age, and phone number to 515-803-0785 *15 years or older Detassel before? More pay.

DOMINO'S PIZZA is now hiring inside help-pizza makers/order takers.

PART-TIME RETAIL Merchandisers needed to merchandise Hallmark products at various retail stores in the Newton, IA area. To apply, please visit: https://hallmark.candidatecare.com EOE Women/Minorities/Disabled/Veterans WANTED: RELIABLE handyman. Must have working knowledge of carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting & other misc. work. 641-792-0228 WANTED: RELIABLE person to mow/edge my lawn call or lv message 641792-0228 WANTED

WANTED – Pair of boat oars. 641-791-1126.

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

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

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CLEAN ONE bedroom apt., garage, laundry facilities, C/A, deposit, references, no pets, no smoking. 1 year lease.

641-792-3234 NOW LEASING Forestview Apartments & Gateway Apartments • All Electric • Private outside storage • Pet friendly • Washer/dryer hookups • Secure entry • Garages available.

Call for Availability 641-792-6939

www.perryreid.com/forestview EHO and Handicap Accessible

FOR SALE

IOWA SPEEDWAY Race Tickets. Two Clubhouse tickets for the Iowa Speedway races June 23, 2017 and June 24, 2017.

Two days of racing: NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Iowa 200, on Friday and NASCAR Xfinity American Ethanol 250 on Saturday. Included in the price is a 2-headset track radio for both days, a $60 value. One seat is wheelchair accessible (not necessary to be handicapped). Both seats are directly in front of the start/finish line. Clubhouse is air conditioned with race TV monitors, tables, chairs, and bar. Outside seats are form-fitting with arm rests and cup holders. The view is great!

Special Clubhouse parking is close to the clubhouse as is handicap parking. $150 for all. Two days of racing and fun for two people! 641 521 5809.

4 METALLICA tickets for Friday, June 9th, 2017, Sec. 204 $80. each. 641791-7916.

$60 for a 1” space, each additional 1/2” is $5 more!

BLACK TV stand with 2 glass shelves, like new $35. 792-8161.

Reach thousands of customers weekly!

CANDY MACHINE with keys & 3 dividers takes quarters (everything works) $115. Tiger Barb Fish $5.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. 1:64 Scale Cars $12/each. 515313-7803

For More Information, call (641)792-3121 x 6542.

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'99 HONDA Accord EX, 4 cyl., auto, power everything, moonroof. Runs great. New battery, tires. $2000 (641) 275-9556

1986 FORD F20, 4 wheel drive w/ 7ft Western snowblade. $4500 obo 515-5375665 1962 FORD Galaxy 500XL, white, 2 door, hardtop, new front bucket seats and carpet. $6300. 641521-8965

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

641-521-1189

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

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

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

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

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

For Sale: 2014 Cedar Creek 5th wheel 36 ckts - premier loaded with options, pictures available upon request, retail 100K+ asking $49,900.00.

Like new condition, No pets and No smoking.

641-521-7010.

1997 FORD Conversion Van. Heavy ½ ton, great for towing. New front end and front tires. Runs great. $2400. 515-778-2792 2012 MONTANA 4 season 5th wheel RV, new tires, generator, 3 slides, fireplace, micro/convection oven. Always shedded.

New condition. No pets $35,000.

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

2015 SOFTAIL Slim Harley Davidson, 1700 miles, many extras on bike, great condition, need to sell quickly $16,000 641-5216756

DAEWOO-DD802L DOZER $20,000. 641-792-4332

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

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

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

REAL ESTATE

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Lynnville-Sully Community School District High School Dance Coach: The Lynnville-Sully Community School District seeks a High School Dance Coach for 2017-2018 and beyond.

Coaching Stipend: $2,004. Dance season begins mid-September 2017 and ends mid-February 2018. Application Deadline: June 16, 2017.

6-12 Learning Center Associate: The Lynnville-Sully Community School District seeks a 6-12 Learning Center associate. The associate will assist the teacher in the Learning Center. Hours: 8:00 am – 3:30 pm.

Hourly wage: $9.75 per hour. Application deadline: June 16, 2017.

Start Date: August 22, 2017.

Elementary Special Education Classroom Associate: The Lynnville-Sully Community School District seeks an elementary special education classroom associate. The associate will assist a special education teacher with an elementary classroom setting. Paraeducator certification preferred, but not required. Hours: 8:00 am – 3:30 pm. Hourly wage: $9.75 per hour. Application deadline: June 16, 2017. Start Date: August 22, 2017.

Elementary Special Education One-on-One Associate: The Lynnville-Sully Community School District seeks an elementary special education one-on-one associate. The associate will work directly with a special education student and the elementary special education teacher.

Paraeducator certification preferred, but not required. Hours: 8:00 am – 3:30 pm. Hourly wage: $9.75 per hour. Application deadline: June 16, 2017. Start Date: August 22, 2017.

Part-Time Cafeteria Cook: The Lynnville-Sully Community School District seeks a part-time cafeteria cook. Monday–Friday. Hours: 11:00 am –1:30 pm. Start Date: August 22, 2017. Hourly wage: $9.75 per hour.

Application deadline: OPEN UNTIL FILLED. Send a letter of interest, resume, and completed application to Shane Ehresman, Superintendent, Lynnville-Sully Community School District, PO Box 210, Sully, Iowa 50251. Application may be found on the school district web site: www.lshawks.org electronic materials may be directed to: ehresman@lshawks.com SM-NE8143955-0608

2015 HONDA XR650L Dirt Bike, good condition, 2800 miles, $5,500 call 641-5210923

Custodian

QHC Mitchellville, LLC is recruiting Cook, Dietary Aide, Laundry/Housekeeping

(Evening Position)

These positions could be PT to FT hours available.

Job # 17-C30

QHC Mitchellville, LLC is committed to "Making a difference in every life we touch and always striving for excellence in Care and Integrity."

Newton Campus/Newton, Iowa For more information/details go to:

*All applicants must pass a pre-employment drug test and physical.

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

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

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ELECTRIC ORGAN, Baldwin, model 56R, with foot pedals, double keyboard, many sound options, bench, walnut, original owner, excellent condition, $75.00, OBO, 641-792-1848 RADIAL SAW $75., large table new motor $100., small table saw new motor $75., air compressor on wheels $75. 641-521-6660 to see.

VINTAGE YAMAHA 1604 mixing console $150., vintage Yak speakers $40., rare Marlon modle 50 $150. 641-521-0434.

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114 Carter Street SW, Mitchellville, lA 50169.

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Automotive Technician Wanted

QHC Mitchellville, LLC is recruiting full-time CNA’s, LPN’s, and RN’s for all shifts.

Motor Inn of Knoxville, LLC is seeking a hardworking, dependable and reliable Service Tech to join our team of professionals. We offer a competitive Flat Rate Wage and great benefits including but not limited to Health, Vision and Dental Insurance, Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation. If you are an ASE Certified Tech (or willing to become one), have a valid Driver License and have the ability to demonstrate above average mechanical and troubleshooting skills with a “Can Do” attitude please contact Rick James (Service Manager) at 641-842-3200 or email rick.james@motorinmail.com. You may also fax your resume to 641-842-2605.

As a member of our team, you may be eligible for the following benefits:

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

PT days CNA and PT Evenings FT Care Attendant Overnight PT Days Care Attendant PT Dietary Aide Apply Online or send resume to 110 N 5th Ave, W, Newton Iowa 50208 www.Jobs.Elimcare.org Attn: Reda Daniels

• Pay based on years of experience • Sign On Bonus • PTO available after 90 days of employment • 2 Uniforms provided per year full time and part time staff • Health Insurance for full time staff- Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance

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

If you are looking for an exciting career that allows you to enhance the lives of others and be part of a winning team, we invite you to apply for one of our open positions and discover what sets QHC Mitchellville, LLC apart from the rest.

Please contact Cyndi Gentz, Administrator, or call (515) 967-3726 or apply in person at: 1705 N. Lincoln • P.O. Box 651 • Knoxville, Iowa 50138 800-933-8673 • Bus: 641-842-3200 • Fax 641-842-2605 rick.james@motorinmail.com

114 Carter Street SW, Mitchellville, lA 50169.

NOW HIRING

CUSTOMER SERVICE REP JELD-WEN Door Division in Grinnell, a market leader in exterior and interior doors serving the Midwestern market, has a current opportunity for a Customer Service Rep. at the Doors Office. Primary duties include receiving and entering orders via the phone and computer and responding in a timely manner to customer inquiries.

Order entry accuracy is a must and superior phone skills are required. Wages are commensurate with experience.

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

We offer the following benefits to our full-time associates:

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

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On the job training Competitive wages, increasing with experience 401K Retirement Plan with company match up to 4% 8 paid holidays Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan starting at 120 hr. accrual rate Health, life, dental, and vision insurance Safe & clean work environment Stable employment

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In order to ensure a safe working environment, a pre-employment drug screen and background check is required.

If you are interested in joining the JELD-WEN Door Division Team in Grinnell, apply on-line at jeldwen.com by selecting “Careers”.

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

FULL-TIME PRODUCTION

JELD-WEN Door Division/Grinnell 820 Industrial Avenue | Grinell, Iowa 50112 We are an equal opportunity employer.

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

Also looking for Part-time summer help!

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

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

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

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

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

EOE/AAEMPLOYER/Vet/Disabled * A Drug Free Workplace* A Veteran Friendly Employer

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

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The Newton Clinic is now accepting applications

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LPN • CMA • MA

Cook 6:30am-2pm or 1pm-7:30pm Dietary Aide 7am-2pm or 4pm-7pm Housekeeping/Laundry 7am-3:30 pm or 7am-11am

Small family-owned convenience store chain is seeking a dedicated energetic and peopleoriented person who can lead a successful team and develop a strong business.

Management experience preferred. BeneďŹ ts include: health, life & disability insurance, retirement plan and paid vacation. EOE

Interested applicants should submit a resume,

Mark Thayer 300 N. 4th Ave. E. Ste #200 Newton, IA 50208 or email:mark@newtonclinic.com

Newton 66 - Phillips 66 Send resume to:

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*Hours somewhat negotiable. *Very competitive New Wage Scale

Apply in person and ask for Gena 1500 1st Ave E Newton IA 50208 | 641-792-1443

Immediate openings at the Wellsburg & Des Moines

Looking for DOCK WORKERS and DRIVERS

Drivers require CLASS A - CDL, CLASS B - CDL or CHAUFFEUR’S LICENSE DRIVER TRAINING PROGRAM AVAILABLE

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Inbound Customer Care Specialists Needed in Newton, IA

Class A CDL is Required

Flexible Schedule Limited Weekend Driving Company Paid BeneďŹ ts

Full-time 40 hours + per week

We Offer • Base wage + monthly bonus = an earning potential of 30k+ your ďŹ rst year • Great beneďŹ ts, including 401k, health, dental and education assistance with paid holidays • Fast Pace, fun and rewarding atmosphere

Customer Care Specialist Job # 17001960

(800) 489-2088 ext. 224

Previous experience not required.

Please call 641-787-2150 with any questions

A Window of Opportunity

Pella Corporation, a premier window and door manufacturer, is privately owned and professionally managed. Our company is built upon trust, integrity, and respect for the individual.

Visit www.pella.com and see for yourself why Pella Corporation is one of the best companies to work for.

An equal opportunity employer.

Post offer drug screen & background check required. Š 2015 Pella Corporation

Unlock Your Free Time

Industrial Distribution Coordinator

Routes Available

Cline Tool, a manufacturer and distributor of industrial cutting tools, is looking for two full-time Industrial Distribution Coordinators for their Newton location.

Are you interested in making some extra cash?

Responsibilities: • Review, enter, process and manage sales orders. • Prepare sales quotations for customers. • Communicate with suppliers regarding product and issues related to order fulfillment. • Investigate sales orders and supplier delivery discrepancies.

We have the PERFECT opportunity for you. • Only 1 day a week • No Holidays • No Weekends

Education and Experience: • Post-secondary education or a related field or equivalent work experience. • 2 or more years experience in customer service or inside sales support. • Background in industrial distribution is helpful, but not required.

We offer benefits such as medical, dental, 401K, vacation and paid holidays. Please submit your cover letter and resume in a Microsoft Word document or PDF to slong@clinetool.com.

To learn more about this position please call Joe Kendall at 641-621-6431 or visit www.pella.com/careers.

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Pella Corporation is seeking FULL TIME Dedicated Fleet Drivers!

Excellent starting wage - avg. driver wage over $50,000 per yr.

7% match with a 401K Retirement Plan • No Weekends or Holidays Paid vacations & holidays • Medical or HSA plan Bonuses • Home daily • Safety & ProďŹ t sharing bonus

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STORE MANAGER

The Newton Clinic offers a generous beneďŹ t package that includes $500 semi-annual cash bonuses, paid sick time, paid vacation, holidays, etc.

Nelson Manor is a 36 bed privately owned and operated skilled long term care facility with a good survey history.

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Yesterday was cosmically busy with the passage of Venus and Mercury into their home signs.

There’s a lull now as things settle in. Beware: Days that lack a sense of eventfulness are potential trouble spots. Boredom favors impulse -- “idle hands,� and all that. These are reasons to make plans that engage, challenge and interest you.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (June 7). “Unbreakable human� is an oxymoron. You understand that the powerful are not invincible, and this year you’ll assist those who act like they don’t need it. You’ll become indispensable and you’ll be able to bank on this ranking. The next 10

well for those who have helped you or charmed you.

weeks will pad your bank account; reinvest for excellent results in November. Libra and Pisces adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 11, 40, 23, 16 and 9.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21).

You’ll take good fortune when it comes, but you won’t shy away from hardship. In a weird way, you’re glad for the trials that have made you a deeper and abler person.

ARIES (March 21-April 19).

As for the thing that’s preventing you from giving your best effort, how about you just get rid of it? Once you identify the specific problem, it will be much easier to ask for what you need. You might be directing the question to yourself.

CANCER (June 22-July 22).

Contribution is the order of the day, if not the ultimate goal.

There is always a place in the world for the givers. Furthermore, the help you give to others will inspire you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20).

Your memory is excellent these days. This works against anyone who owes you money or has offended you. It works

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your need for order will have you creating it in every environment you enter today. Whether or not this is really your responsibility or not will be irrelevant to you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).

Shared tedium, inconveniences and all-around weird experiences are cause for bonding.

Today’s events could turn into the story that cements a very special relationship.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).

You’ll be asking yourself a lot of questions today, and you can make the most of this surge in curiosity by directing the questions in a joyful direction.

What are you excited about?

What about it is exciting?

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’ll shy away from unpredictable people. You’ve had enough high drama in your life, and it’s rather lost its appeal. Not everything has to be monumental. Pleasant is good, too. Even-tempered folks attract you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). To create lasting value in this world, you need to be two things: determined and consistent. Dig deeper for it today. The project won’t create momentum on its own -- but this is not a sign to give up.

Stay the course.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Beauty in your soul becomes beauty in your face.

Loving thoughts become warmth. Healthy thoughts become vitality. Honest thoughts become trustworthiness. It’s a day to work on your inner game.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).

You’ve developed skills and grown in confidence (as well in your ability to defend, love and entertain yourself), and so your options have become more

numerous and varied than they ever were. Enjoy it.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).

It’s the teachers of this world who most touch the future.

You’re such a person, whether or not “teaching� is your official role. Your influence will be especially strong tonight.

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Cardinals Continued from Page 1B Pella, which was the top seed in the 2016 state tournament, beat Newton, 4-1, in the opening round a year ago.

“To be going back to the state by beating Pella is a great feeling,” Newton senior Taylor Shipley said after Monday’s regional win. “It doesn’t matter who we play first in the state tournament, we’ll take it one game at a time and play our game. We’ve worked hard all season for this opportunity.”

Newton joins four more of the teams in the 2A field on return trips to the state tournament. Lewis Central, ADM, North Scott and Waverly-Shell Rock were in the 2016 tournament. Newton has played two of teams at state during regular season action.

The Cardinals lost 3-1 to fellow Little Hawkeye Conference member Norwalk. They defeated ADM 1-0 in two overtimes at home.

“On Monday, we went to Pella and out worked Pella for every ball, free kick and 50-50 ball and won,” Lamont said. “That is the plan for the state tournament also. Why not, take out teams one by

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Newton High senior Ashlee Freese makes a sliding save against Pella in Monday’s Class 2A Region 5 championship game. Freese goes into Thursday’s Class 2A state tournament opening game with 146 saves for the season.

one to reach our goal of a state championship?”

Lamont said the Cardinals learned last year on their first-ever trip to a state

tournament, a team has to be ready to play from the opening kickoff.

“We have to play our best game. There are eight talent-

ed teams at state. Our girls know they deserve to be at state. They are excited about playing on Thursday,” Lamont said.

Submitted Photo Here is the map of the send-off route for the Newton girls’ soccer team Thursday morning starting at 11 a.m. at H.A. Lynn Stadium and going to I-80 as it heads for Cownie Soccer Park in Des Moines.

Softball Continued from Page 1B Slycord had back-to-back RBI singles. Junior Harlie Durr drew a walk followed by a two-run base hit to right field by junior Audrey Lucas.

That was enough for the pitching change for Lynnville-Sully head coach Stacey Alberts. Fisk and freshman Mallory Loftus switched places — Fisk went to shortstop and Loftus to the circle. Fisk was charged with four runs on six hits and one walk in 2 2/3 innings.

After three innings, Lynnville-Sully led 5-4. In the sixth, the Cardinals went to work at the plate led by Johnston’s single. She went to second on an outfielder’s error then scored the tying run on a single by junior Karley Leiker.

Newton took the lead, 6-5, when Davis ripped a single down the first-base line to drive in Karley Leiker. Valtman reached on a fielder’s choice and with two out, Slycord delivered an RBI single to left field.

The Cardinals had a 7-5 lead going into the bottom of the seventh inning. They had one out when senior Brenna Lanser singled to left field for the Hawks. Newton retired junior McKinley Conover on a fly ball to center field.

Unfortunately, the Cardinals made three consecutive errors to allow the tying runs to come home. Johnston got freshman Janelle Rozendaal to ground out to end the inning.

Knotted at 7-all after seven innings, the teams used the international tie breaking rules with a leadoff runner on second base to open the eighth inning.

Davis was on second base

for Newton and moved to third on a passed ball. Valtman drove a fly ball to left field which was caught. Davis started for home, stopped then was caught off the bag for the second out. Ryan fouled out to first base to end the Newton’s eighth inning.

Pinch runner Kaylee Maasdam was on second base for Lynnville-Sully and moved to third on a passed ball. On a squeeze bunt put down by freshman Kaleah Ehresman, Newton went home to tag out Maasdam trying to score.

Ehresman had back-toback stolen bases to end up at third base with one out. Fisk hit a ground ball to shortstop and Ehresman scored to end the game.

“In international rules play, we need to relax and take one out at a time,” Newton head coach Kristina McNew said.

“Kam pitched a great game for us.”

McNew used the two younger pitchers in the game to save sophomore Anna Coyle’s arm. Sophomore pitcher Peyton Maher is on the state-tournament bound Newton girls’ soccer team, which has its state opener on Thursday, so her availability for the rest of the week is up in the air.

Loftus was the winning pitcher for Lynnville-Sully, going 5 1/3 innings. She was charged with three runs on nine hits and one strikeout.

Lynnville-Sully got two singles each from Lanser, Conover, Loftus, Ehresman and Fisk. Senior Haley James and eighth-grader Korinne Jansen had a single apiece.

Ryan and Slycord delivered three singles apiece for Newton. Davis had a single and a double. Karley Leiker, Lucas and Johnston had two singles each. Valtman singled.

Newton (7-5) hosts a Little

Newton will face Class 2A’s No. 3 goal scorer in senior Kelsey McSorely, who has 33 goals. Lewis Central faces Class 2A’s No. 5 goal soccer and Newton’s all-time career scorer in senior Ryanne Rausch, who had 28 goals.

Among players in the state tournament, McSorley is second and Rausch is third in scoring. Senior Courtney Powell of Union has 71 goals.

Two of top goalkeepers will be in goal on Thursday.

Newton senior Ashlee Freese leads the goalies at state with 146 saves, which is seventh overall in Class 2A. Sophomore Madison Parks had 99 saves for Lewis Central.

There is a $5 parking fee at Cownie Soccer Park. Admission to state games is $10.

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

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News With a lean and some body language, Lynnville-Sully’s Mallory Loftus pitches against Newton in Tuesday’s non-conference game at Sully. Loftus came on in relief to post the victory over the visiting Cardinals.

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Newton High’s Kameron Johnston delivers a pitch during Tuesday’s game against host Lynnville-Sully at Sully. Johnston took the loss in an 8-7 eight-inning decision.

Hawkeye Conference doubleheader against Pella starting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday at the Berg Middle School softball field. The Cardinals are 3-1 in LHC play.

Lynnville-Sully (7-3) won its seventh straight game. The Hawks host Class 1A ninthranked Sigourney in a 6 p.m. game Wednesday in South Iowa Cedar League action at

Sully. Lynnville-Sully is 5-1 in conference play.

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