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West End Sinclair damaged in robbery attempt By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News An early Monday morning robbery attempt at the West End Sinclair leaves the building heavily damaged and suspects on the run. Manager Rachel Archer said two men in a black Chevrolet truck ran the vehicle into the building, 1325 First Ave. W., at 4:10 a.m. on Monday before fleeing after the men in the vehicle spotted an employee. “They pulled in from going westbound on First Avenue, then a guy got
out, and they put it in reverse and slammed into the building,” Archer said. After hitting the building, an employee who had already arrived for the morning shift, pushed the panic button, causing the suspects to leave the scene. Archer said the building does have security cameras, but they were knocked out as soon as the truck hit the building. A cost estimate on damage has not been
Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News A black Chevrolet truck carrying two men slammed into the Westend Sinclair early Monday morning in an attempted robbery before fleeing the scene upon seeing an employee. Manager Rachel Archer believes the thieves may have been after the ATM machine, located in the exact area where the truck hit.
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Community supports local mother with cancer Benefit set for Saturday By Kayla Langmaid Newton Daily News Friends and family of a Newton woman will rally together Saturday to assist in her fight against pancreatic cancer. The benefit for Samantha Brown, of Newton, is open to the public and is set for 5 to 10 p.m. at Fore Seasons Golf Course. The mother of three recently found out that there was a large tumor on her pancreas. After many scans and a biopsy, as well as a stint being placed to take pressure off, the family learned she had pancreatic cancer. Brown’s best friend of 26 years, Gerry Thomas, helped organize the benefit, along with Brown’s family. “There is no way I could’ve done it without her family members,” Thomas said. Thomas and Brown met when they were children. They shared the same babysitter who watched them nearly every day after school. “We went to different elementary schools, but then she moved back over to Newton and she and I have been inseparable,” Thomas said. Thomas said her life wouldn’t be the same without Brown’s friendship. “Samantha is just a beautiful person and has a big heart, and even in these times she’s going through now, she’s more concerned about how other people feel and letting people down,” Thomas said. “She’s been headstrong since the day of the news and she’s always been a reliable friend could. I couldn’t
David Dolmage/Daily News The Grand Marshalls of the Jasper County Fair Parade Jeannie and Jim Boettcher, of Kellogg, wave to spectators along the parade route.
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Laube, Friedman leaving positions with city of Newton By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News The Newton City Council said farewell to two department directors on Monday as Keith Laube, director of public works and Bryan Friedman, community development director, depart from their positions. Laube’s final day is Tuesday while Friedman’s last day is set for Aug. 1. “We want to thank Keith Laube and Bryan Friedman for all that you have contributed to this community and to this city,” councilwoman Evelyn George said. “We have seen so much growth and
change, positive changes taking place thanks to your help and the team.” Laube has served as the Newton Director of Public Works for Laube the past seven and a half years. He is departing to take the position of county engineer for Montrose County in Colorado. “Our children are in college now, so we are empty nesters and looking at what the next
chapter of our lives would be,” Laube said. “I really wanted to get back to the Rocky Mountain region for the recreational activities Friedman such as hiking and skiing and the climate, just year round sports activities while I am still able to do them.” Laube said Montrose County is very similar to Jasper County in population and set up but is much larger in
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One project Laube is particularly proud of is the Inflow and Infiltration Program. Through the I & I Program, corrections were make to the sanitary sewer pipes to prevent ground and rain water intake. Other notable projects include Maytag Bowl rehabilitation, numerous changes at the Newton Sanitary Landfill and playground equipment upgrades at Maytag Park and Aurora Park. “I’m proud to know Newton, I’m proud that, I believe COUNCIL | 3A
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size, spanning about six Iowa counties. His work will be similar to his responsibilities in Newton with more of a focus on roads and bridges. While he is excited for the move back to Colorado after living in Iowa for more than a decade, he has many fond memories of his time in the Hawkeye State. “I have really enjoyed myself, it has been fun doing a lot of improvements and changes in Newton,” Laube said. “Wherever I go in the community I can see parts that we have done something, as a team. It really takes a team to run a city.”
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