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Maytag Pool renovation plans presented to parks board By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News A presentation on a potential renovation to Maytag Pool was given to the Newton Parks Board on Wednesday. Matt Karsten, a lifeguard and manager at the pool, developed a plan to add several new features and help attract new visitors and additional season pass holders to the pool. “In the last four years I have worked at the pool, I have seen quite a few areas that could be improved,” Karsten said. “I have been envisioning possible renovation and upgrades for the past couple of years, taking into consideration the patrons opinions and lifeguards suggestions.” Karsten presented a new layout for the pool area with two new water slides, a spray park, a

David Dolmage/Daily News New teachers from Newton Christian School and the Newton Community School District pose for a group photo outside of Newton’s DMACC campus on Wednesday.

Welcome lunch draws big crowd By David Dolmage Newton Daily News Jeremy Yenger’s commute is a lot shorter this year. Instead of driving to Johnston every day to teach science, the Newton native will be walking to work now that he’s teaching at Berg Middle School. Wednesday, at the New Teacher and Administrative Staff Welcome Luncheon, Yenger said he was thrilled to be back in Newton to start a new school year. “It’s been kind of like a homecoming for me,” the Newton High School graduate said. “It’s really comfortable. I’m seeing faces from years ago.” Yenger, alongside 26 other new teachers from the Newton Community School District and Newton Christian School had a chance to enjoy lunch Wednesday and network with members of the Newton community. The annual luncheon, a tradition in Newton, is hosted by the Greater Newton Area Chamber

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new water play structure, a lily pad play area, a lazy river and an upgraded concession stand. “One day I was asking all of the kids, if you could have a new feature what would it be and most of them answered new slides or a lazy river,” Karsten said. Structural changes include moving the water slides to the original water slide location on the west side of the pool and added a lazy river that intertwines with the slides, constructing a new concession stand east of the current stand and building a spray park where the current water slide sits. Additional changes would repurpose areas already in use including the zero entry area and a portion sectioned off for the water slide entry. POOL | 3A

David Dolmage/Daily News Newton Community School Board President Travis Padget talks with members of the community during a luncheon for new teachers, held Wednesday at Newton’s DMACC campus.

of Commerce. In a speech at the lunch, chamber director Amanda Price said the chamber prides itself on being a player in the community. As she welcomed the new teachers, Price stressed how important education is to Newton. “All of the sponsors and guests are here to support you,” Price said. “We want to show

you what the community has to offer.” The lunch, which was catered by Hy-Vee, also included a gift bag for each new teacher. The bags, provided by chamber sponsors included a water bottle, coffee cups, pens, pencils and notebooks and were deTEACHERS | 3A

Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News Matt Karsten presents his renovation ideas for Maytag Pool to the Newton Parks Board

USDA program encourages movement in rural housing market By David Dolmage Newton Daily News

NAMI of Jasper County to merge with central Iowa chapter By Kayla Langmaid Newton Daily News The National Alliance of Mental Illness of Jasper County will be merging with NAMI of Central Iowa following a decision made by members of the nonprofit organization. After lengthy discussions and considerations, the local organization will dissolve and now be a part of NAMI of Central Iowa, which is based out of Ames. The organization will still

be tied to the Jasper County community through the monthly NAMI Family Support Group. The first meeting is set for Sept. 21. The support group is open to the public. The next meeting for members of the organization is set for 6:30 p.m. Aug. 21. The reason for the change is due to the state of Iowa now requiring each affiliate to pay directors NAMI | 3A

After an increase in crime in her north side Des Moines neighborhood, including a drive-by shooting, Heather Trotter no longer felt safe. Even though she’d grown up in the neighborhood Trotter decided it was time to start looking for an alternative. Thanks to a USDA program that encourages rural home ownership Trotter was able to move to Mitchellville. “It had a lot of history, so it was really hard to leave it, but the neighborhood just wasn’t safe anymore,” Trotter said. The USDA recently announced its ru-

David Dolmage/Daily News Heather Trotter stands out in front of her recently purchased home in Mitchellville.

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Today is Thursday, Aug. 17, the 229th day of 2017. There are 136 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On August 17, 1807, Robert Fulton’s North River Steamboat began heading up the Hudson River on its successful round trip between New York and Albany. On this date: In 1863, Federal batteries and ships began bombarding Fort Sumter in Charleston harbor during the Civil War, but the Confederates managed to hold on despite several days of pounding. In 1943, the Allied conquest of Sicily during World War II was completed as U.S. and British forces entered Messina. In 1945, the George Orwell novel “Animal Farm,” an allegorical satire of Soviet Communism, was first published in London by Martin Secker & Warburg. In 1978, the first successful trans-Atlantic balloon flight ended as Maxie Anderson, Ben Abruzzo and Larry Newman landed their Double Eagle II outside Paris. In 1982, the first commercially produced compact discs, a recording of ABBA’s “The Visitors,” were pressed at a Philips factory near Hanover, West Germany. In 1985, more than 1,400 meatpackers walked off the job at the Geo. A. Hormel and Co.’s main plant in Austin, Minnesota, in a bitter strike that lasted just over a year. In 1987, Rudolf Hess, the last member of Adolf Hitler’s inner circle, died at Spandau Prison at age 93, an apparent suicide. The musical drama “Dirty Dancing,” starring Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze, premiered in New York. In 1996, the Reform Party announced Ross Perot had been selected to be its first-ever presidential nominee, opting for the third-party’s founder over challenger Richard Lamm. Ten years ago: Hurricane Dean roared into the eastern Caribbean, tearing away roofs, flooding streets and causing at least three deaths on small islands as the powerful storm headed on a collision course with Jamaica and Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. Five years ago: In Moscow, a judge sentenced three punk rock-style activists, members of the band Pussy Riot, to two years in prison for hooliganism for briefly taking over a cathedral in a raucous prayer for deliverance from Russian President Vladimir Putin; the court decision drew protests around the world. (One of the three defendants was later released on probation; the other two were released several months short of their two-year sentence in December 2013.) One year ago: Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump announced a shake-up of his campaign leadership, naming Stephen Bannon of the conservative Breitbart News website as chief executive officer and promoting pollster Kellyanne Conway to campaign manager. Caster Semenya of South Africa made her debut at the Rio Olympics amid questions about how track and field can deal with hyperandrogenic women; Semenya qualified for the 800 semifinals, an event she won three days later.

Today’s Birthdays Actor Robert DeNiro is 74. International Tennis Hall of Famer Guillermo Vilas is 65. Rock singer Kevin Rowland (Dexy’s Midnight Runners) is 64. Olympic gold medal figure skater Robin Cousins is 60. Singer Belinda Carlisle is 59. Author Jonathan Franzen is 58. Actor Sean Penn is 57. Jazz musician Everette Harp is 56. Rock musician Gilby Clarke is 55. Singer Maria McKee is 53. Rock musician Steve Gorman (The Black Crowes) is 52. Rock musician Jill Cunniff is 51. Singer Donnie Wahlberg is 48. College Basketball Hall of Famer and retired NBA All-Star Christian Laettner is 48. Rapper Posdnuos is 48. International Tennis Hall of Famer Jim Courier is 47. Retired MLB All-Star Jorge Posada is 46. TV personality Giuliana Rancic is 43. Actor Mark Salling is 35. Actor Bryton James is 31. Actor Brady Corbet is 29. Actress Taissa Farmiga is 23. Olympic bronze medal figure skater Gracie Gold is 22.

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That’s Odd Escape artist llama makes bid for freedom on golf course JACKSON, N.H. (AP) — Maybe these golfers in New Hampshire didn’t yell “fore” but they might have considered “llama on the links.” Golfers at Eagle Mountain Golf Course in Jackson were joined Monday on the sixth fairway by a llama that escaped from his pen about 2 miles through some woods. The Conway Daily Sun reports that the pack animal, named Noir, was friendly and got in pictures with the golfers. The fugitive is well known to local police. Officers escorted him home in June when he escaped from his electric fence enclosure.

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. ‘THIS IS NOT THE END OF HEATHER’S LEGACY’ Days after her daughter was killed during a white supremacist march, Susan Bro tells mourners to honor the Heather Heyer’s legacy by continuing to fight against injustice. 2. WHO SAYS THERE’S NO MILITARY SOLUTION TO NKOREA THREAT President Trump’s chief strategist Steve Bannon points out that millions of South Koreans are within range of North Korean conventional weapons, which effectively prohibits a U.S. pre-emptive strike on Pyongyang’s nuclear program. 3. TRUMP SCRAPS BUSINESS PANELS The move follows resignations of several company CEOs in the fallout from the president’s remarks about the

Charlottesville, Va. white supremacist violence. 4. WHERE DEMONSTATORS GET JAIL SENTENCES A court sends young Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong to prison, along with two other student leaders of huge pro-democracy protests that were held in 2014. 5. WIS. ASSEMBLY PLANS $3 BILLION TAX BREAK FOR FOXCONN PLANT If built, the massive factory would be the first outside of Asia for liquid crystal display panels used in television, computers, medicine and other fields. 6. CAR WRECKS CAUSED BY OVERDOSING DRIVERS ARE ON RISE Nationally, fatalities in crashes where drugs were involved soared from 2,003 in 1993 to 7,438 in 2015, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 7. S. SUDAN REFUGEES IN

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UGANDA REACH 1 MILLION Ugandan officials say they are overwhelmed by the flow of people fleeing South Sudan’s civil war 8. 5 MISSING AS ARMY HELICOPTER GOES DOWN OFF HAWAII Rescuers search the waters off Oahu for the two pilots and three crew members aboard The UH-60 Black Hawk when it crashed during nighttime training. 9. DNA TEST RESULTS MAY NOT CHANGE HEALTH HABITS Research shows that getting DNA information about possible health risks produces no significant effect on diet, physical activity, drinking or smoking. 10. WHY LL BEAN IS BOOSTING PRODUCTION OF ITS ‘DUCK BOOT’ Demand for the iconic leather-and-rubber boots is climbing: 750,000 pairs are expected to be sold this year — up from fewer than 100,000 a decade ago.

Entertainment Daniel Craig, back as Bond, keeps 007 fans on edge NEW YORK (AP) — Daniel Craig’s 007-era will die another day. After months of gossip and denials, Craig on Tuesday night confirmed to Stephen Colbert on the “Late Show” he will indeed return for another James Bond movie. The yet-titled film is due out November 2019. “We’ve just been trying to figure things out,” Craig told Colbert. “I always wanted to. I needed a break.” The 49-year-old actor’s stewardship of James Bond has spanned four films — and now will go for a fifth — but it has generated enough rumors to power the kind of doomsday device Bond is usually trying to stop. Craig’s time as Bond has been distinguished. His “Skyfall” remains a highpoint in both dollars and quality for the 55-year-old franchise. His last one, 2015’s “Spectre,” grossed $880 million worldwide. Most consider him a terrific Bond who has raised the bar for the franchise, and his official return was greeted warmly on Wednesday. But the Craig-era, far

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more than its predecessors, has been characterized by a steady supply of Bond drama. Rumors and debates over who should be the next 007 have been nonstop for years, as has Craig’s frequent hints about calling it quits. In 2015, he famously said he’d rather “slash my wrists” than make another Bond movie, a comment he later explained as a kind of joke from the fatigue of just completing one. Yet even while Craig keeps donning the tux, the next-Bond handicapping

has been a year-round business. Tom Hardy, Tom Hiddleston, Jack Huston and Riz Ahmed are just some of the actors who have been linked to the role — some of them for the better part of the decade. Others have lobbied for a female 007, like Charlize Theron . Idris Elba has been a favorite for at least two years, going to back to when Bond author Anthony Horowitz suggested he was “too street” for the part. The meetings of producer Barbara Broccoli

are spied on as if they concern national security. In a way, they do. Bond is a nation-state of its own, with more than $7 billion in box-office revenues alone. And that’s a heavy burden for any actor to bear. Craig’s constant dance with Bond has very possibly been a smart strategy to deflect some of that pressure. He has, perhaps more than anyone since Sean Connery, eluded being completely defined by 007. Last year he did “Othello” off-Broadway with David Oyelowo. He gives a comic turn in Steven Soderbergh’s “Logan Lucky,” out Friday. It’s as though Craig has always wanted his future with James Bond a little up in the air — shaken, if you like — so as to avoid the stasis that could set in for a decades-old franchise now preparing its 25th films. Craig acknowledged on Colbert that his return had been settled months ago, meaning he was evading questions about Bond as recently as that morning when he told a Boston radio station that “no decision has been made.”

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Teachers Continued from Page 1A signed to help new teachers hit the ground running as they start the school year. For Yenger, he’s able to ease into his role. His classroom at Berg is one he had classes in when he was a student, and some of the faculty and staff members are still there. Yenger said it was a change to find his former teachers were now his peers. “It’s just a different relationship. I used to call them Mr. and Ms., and now we’re colleagues,” Yenger said. With his children attending school at New-

Housing Continued from Page 1A Income limits vary by county, but a typical income limit for a one-person household using the USDA direct home loan program to purchase a home in an eligible rural Iowa community or area is now $41,250. For a family of four a common limit is $56,600. Phil Webb, a Realtor in Colfax has been selling homes in Jasper County since the 1970’s. Due to a population dip in Newton, Webb said every community in Jasper County is eligible for the program, and for years he’s used it as tool to help people meet their housing goals. “It’s a wonderful program designed to help families of modest income afford housing, and it’s a zero down payment program,” Webb said. “If you’re out here making a living and try-

David Dolmage/Daily News Jason Lauterbach, serves himself during a lunch provided by the Newton Hy-Vee grocery store to welcome new teachers to Newton at Newton’s DMACC campus on Wednesday.

ton this year, Yenger said it’s nice to bring it all

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ing to do the best for your clients you’re going to know about these programs.” Homes must meet certain requirements to qualify for the program, and Webb said those requirements are designed to make sure the home is easy to maintain and affordable for it’s owners. “Mainly they have to be in good condition, be they have to be pretty insulated and they generally have to be fairly easy to maintain,” Webb said. “If you look at an old farmhouse you might be able to afford the house payment, but you wouldn’t be able to heat it.” For Webb, home ownership is the glue that binds communities and residents together, something that’s especially important in Jasper County’s small towns. As small towns like Colfax, Baxter and Prairie City continue to grow, Webb said he’s seen a trickle-down ef-

fect take place that’s lead to improvements in local school districts, increased services available to residents, and a greater quality of life. “A home helps a family feel like they’re part of the community when they own rather than when they rent,” Webb said. With two small boys, living across the street from a park is perfect for Trotter. She’s met most of her neighbors, and she’s amazed to find out that rural living is just like she’d always imagined it would be. “They told me their doors are never locked, everyone knows everyone here, it’s all families close together,” Trotter said. Trotter found out about the USDA program almost by accident. She connected with Realtor Heather Lampe, who works for Century 21, at an open house, and when Lampe told her about the program,

she felt like it would be a good fit for her and her two sons. Her old house in Des Moines felt small and cramped, and lacked a basement. “I couldn’t have done this without her,” Trotter said. “She’s just the nicest, sweetest person, we looked at so many houses together.” When Trotter and Lampe walked into the house in Mitchellville together it immediately felt like the right fit. As they headed into the basement Trotter turned to Lampe and told her, “This is the one”, and she put in an offer that day. Sitting in her spacious living room, Trotter marvelled at how much she’s been enjoying her new home. “I feel like my old house would fit in the living room, I have so much more space here,” Trotter said. Contact David Dolmage at 641-792-3121 ext. 6532 or ddolmage@newtondailynews.com

Home brewers square off for state fair honors DES MOINES — Amateur brewers from across the state competed for top honors in the Iowa State Fair Oenology – Beer competition, judged on Aug. 3, prior to the state of the Fair. Jonathan Blair, of Newton, was awarded first place for his entry in the American Stout and Porter category.

Masterful Minis compete for Iowa State Fair honors DES MOINES — Mini masterpieces took the stage in the Doll Houses and Miniature Rooms competition judged prior to the start of the 2017 Iowa State Fair. Jim Carter, of Newton, grabbed Best of Show in the

Miniature Rooms or Scenes division. He was awarded first place for his entry in the room or scene < 1” scale category. In the Doll House division, Darrin Blom, of Colfax, won second in the traditional design category.

Vintners win top honors

DES MOINES — Wine makers from across the state competed for top honors in the Iowa State Fair Oenology – Wine competition, judged on August 3, prior to the state of the Fair. Rickie Bickle, of Newton, received third place in the Berry Sweet -1 category.

to find a job within the district, and when the science position opened up at Berg he jumped at the chance to work so close to home. “My parents thought it would be awesome for the family, and I pretty much have to agree with them,” Yenger said. For Tracy Wulfekuhle, the luncheon was a good opportunity to network and tamp down some of the “first day jitters.” After working as a long-term sub at WEST Academy during the second half of the 2016-17 school year, Wulfekuhle will start this year in a fulltime position at WEST, teaching math. “It’s so nice to have

Continued from Page 1A and officers liability insurance, which is liability insurance payable to the directors. NAMI of Jasper County President Bill Ehler said the D&O insurance would cost $700 to $800 annually and would require new bylaws, policies and procedures. Ehler said the organization decided to continue planning local events that have become tradition in the county, such as the annual NAMI walk and the carnival in the park. Contact Kayla Langmaid at 641-792-3121 ext. 6533 or klangmaid@newtondailynews.com

Pool Continued from Page 1A “The water play structure would be a great option to replace the horseshoe and water feature haired that are currently in the shallow end,” Karsten said. “When the slides are moved, the current plunge area could be converted into a lily pad play area.” The new concession stand would feature a window open to the park goers as well as a ticket window in the same building to allow for better communication among employees. Karsten mentioned the many people who frequent the park who would then have the opportunity to purchase food or refreshments from the stand as a possible new form of revenue and additional amenity to the park. “The last time Maytag was renovated was in 1998,” Karsten said. “We are losing customers to newer pools in nearby towns and I think it is critical we update our facilities.” The board agreed with Karsten’s assessment of the current state of the pool. While the pool has always been on the board’s radar, significant changes to the attraction have not been placed in a priority position. “It’s nice to hear the opinion of somebody who works there. You are around all of those people all of the time, all of the families, so you are probably one of the best people to ask,” board member Amanda Price said. Board chair Melanie Humphrey agreed and commended Karsten for the work he put into his plan. “I like your ideas, you have put a lot of time and effort into this,” Melanie Humphrey said. While no formal action was taken on the subject, the board did request a review of the priorities for the parks department and acknowledged the need to address the aging pool. Contact Jamee A. Pierson at 641-792-3121 ext. 6534 or jpierson@newtondailynews.com

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etting a house ready to put on the market may not be a difficult task for some, but as my fiancé, Tim, and I have found, nothing is easy about it. As Tim and I prepare for our future together, one of the biggest items on the agenda is selling his house. There is nothing wrong with his home; I actually like it quite a lot. The only problem is that it’s located more than an hour away from Newton. That’s not really an ideal commute time for me. For the last few months, we have been in the process of moving Tim’s things into my apartment here in Newton, so he was set up once everything was out of his house. My one bedroom apartment seems a little smaller nowadays with more of Tim’s things around, but I am excited to have turned my place into our place.

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In the Neighborhood Pam Rodgers Once Tim had everything he needed in Newton, it was time to address the next step. What to do with all his stuff he can’t fit in my apartment? He gave a few bigger items to his parents, which helped a lot, but I didn’t want Tim to give away all of his stuff. We will be getting a house together sometime soon, and it will be needed to furnish our future home. The solution was simple — a storage unit. After Tim got one rented, we packed his things and got them ready to store. Slowly but surely, we filled the storage unit to the point where we have only limited space left. Luckily, we are mostly out of stuff to store, so Tim picked the perfect one. Another area of concern was our pets. My apartment allows pets; however, since we are planning to eventual-

ly find a house, we thought it would be best if the apartment remains pet free. I would love to have them with us, but there is just barely enough room for Tim and I at this point. I can’t imagine where all the pet supplies would go. Tim had three dogs and a cat when we met, and they have become just as much mine as they are his. One of the dogs, our black pug named Lucy, was only to be a temporary pet for Tim. He took her in when she needed a home as a puppy. We searched and found a new home for her, and while we will miss her, I was so happy she found a good family with which to live. Our other two dogs, Lindsay and Letty, will be taken in by Tim’s parents while we are in limbo. We are so thankful they are willing to watch them for us. We are pretty sure we have a place for our cat, Dora, but that situation got complicated. Our indoor cat got outdoors a few times, and she recently had four kittens. They are adorable, but we are looking for homes for them. They will have to be with their mother for a few more weeks, but if anyone is looking

for a free kitten let me know. I have tons of photos. With animals and possessions all situated, there were a few home improvement things on the agenda to make the house more move-in ready. The largest one being a fresh coat of paint. We went with basic white, to make everything cleaner and brighter. The white will also be easy to cover should the new owners want to change it. I have to give a big shout-out to my family, who gave up a Saturday to help get the painting done. We couldn’t have done it without them. Well, Tim and I have moved out the last of the lingering miscellaneous boxes and took photos of the inside and outside of the house. Now it’s onto the next step, getting the house listed. It’s exciting and a little surreal to be at this point after working on it for as long as we have. We still have a few tasks we want to complete, but nothing that prevents us from getting it on the market. Hopefully the final step, selling the house, happens fast. Wish us luck! Contact Pam Rodgers at prodgers@newtondailynews.com

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Mythical state champs With the Friday-Night-Lights season nearly upon us, I’ll relate a story that I’ve been itching to tell for some time. It’s the story of when Mt. Pleasant’s high school football team went undefeated and, incredibly, un-scored upon. The year was 1963. However, this is more than just a football story. It’s a story about winning, tragedy, and never giving up. I was fortunate to catch up with the quarterback of that championship team, Mt. Pleasant native and resident, Tim Proctor. Tim is 70 years young, and looks to be in great shape. I’ll bet he can still drill a button-hook pass, or run a quarterback keeper around the end. Actually, Tim is quite modest and, for an ex-quarterback, very soft spoken. He doesn’t brag (his wife was in the next room) but just relates the facts, as if they were the most natural set of circumstances. And maybe they are, because the team was coached by the famed Bob Evans. Ending in his freshman year, the Mt. Pleasant Panthers had an incredible winning streak of 40 games. As a freshman, Tim was an extra-point kicker and linebacker. In his sophomore year he was moved to first-string quarterback. Tim would lineup behind center and look at his offensive line and backfield. Five sophomores were starters. In hindsight, Tim believes Coach Evans was grooming the team for the following year. One of the first games in Tim’s junior year was a non-conference game with Cedar Rapids Jefferson, the biggest school in the state at the time. The Panthers beat them 7-zip in Jeff ’s house. People took notice. Cedar Rapids Jefferson would go on to win their Valley Conference. Tim Proctor, as a junior quarterback, called his own plays, or 90% of them, running a wing-T, which was a five-yards-and-a-cloud-of-dust offense. They overwhelmed their opponents that year by an average of 30 points. The Panthers’ manic defense was not about to allow a score, which drove the offense even harder. Tim played offense. There were no playoffs in the state at that time, thus the name, “Mythical State Champs” was being passed quietly from person to person like a flickering candle. But the Panthers were conference champs, playing a nine-game schedule, thus making it easier to go undefeated and un-scored upon. Other teams that did the same in Iowa’s high school football history also did it before playoffs were born. When playoffs were added, a season could last 13 or 14 games. In his senior year, Mt. Pleasant lost one game. They traveled all the way to Hannibal, Missouri to play on Saturday night, and got beat on the final play of the game under questionable officiating. Bummer. The day after their final game of his senior year, a Saturday, Tim, his brother, and a teammate were going pheasant hunting over by Grinnell. Excited from the game and about pheasant hunting on opening day, the boys didn’t sleep that night. They decided to leave early for their pheasant hunt. They bagged one pheasant that fateful day. On the trip home, Tim was riding shotgun. It was a cool fall day, with the sun shining brightly, and the feel of harvest in the air. Because they were tired, and the sun was hitting them in the face, they all fell asleep in the car, including the driver. The accident that ensued left Tim with massive facial and wrist injuries. He was taken straight to the University of Iowa Hospital Emergency Room. Tim was a three-sport letterman and was supposed to go to Arkansas State to play football and baseball. But participating in sports, for Tim, was over. He spent most of the rest of his senior year at Mt. Pleasant in a cast and undergoing multiple surgeries. He enrolled at Iowa Wesleyan College and earned a degree in social studies.

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Turning churches into Super PACs You know what’s wrong with American politics? It’s that there just aren’t enough ways for giant corporations and mega-rich political donors to funnel their big bucks into our elections and buy our government. At least that’s what Donald Trump, the Republican Party, and a devious group of rightwing political pastors are saying. And, of course, they’ve got a diabolical fix for this “problem.” Their scheme is to turn tax-exempt, far-right churches into gushing sewers of political money, secretly channeling unlimited amounts of cash from corporations and right-wing extremists through the churches and into the campaigns of politicians who’ll do their bidding. They don’t admit this, of course. Instead, they wrap their scheme in the pious rhetoric of religious freedom.

Another View Jim Hightower Their point of attack is the Johnson Amendment, a 1954 law passed by LBJ that prohibits tax-exempt charities, including churches, from endorsing candidates, funding campaigns, and directly engaging in politics. The Alliance Defending Freedom, an extremist Christian operation pushing for repeal of the Johnson amendment, asserts that banning churches from overt political campaigning lets the IRS “tell pastors what they can and cannot preach.” Clever, but totally dishonest. First, the issue isn’t whether the government can tell church groups what to say — it can’t.

The question is whether taxpayers should subsidize a church group’s electioneering views and activities. Second, and more diabolically, repealing the Johnson ban would turn these churches into holy temples of dark money. Special-interest funders would rush to these political “charities,” turning churches into super-secret super PACs. And since churches are tax exempt, the donors would also be blessed with a tax deduction for their corrupting campaign contributions! Taxpayers would be underwriting the corruption of American politics. How ungodly is that? OtherWords columnist Jim Hightower is a radio commentator, writer, and public speaker. He’s also the editor of the populist newsletter, The Hightower Lowdown.

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Obituaries Orvil Eugene Williams Aug. 16, 2017 Orvil Eugene Williams left this life peacefully Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017, s u r rounde d by his family. A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 19 at Coburn Funeral Home in Colfax. Burial will follow at Colfax Cemetery.

Eloise Mae Krajnovich Jan. 9, 2017 Eloise Mae Krajnovich, died Jan. 9, 2017. A coffee time and visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 19 at the Newton Vil-

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18 at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the Disabled American Veterans and condolences may be left for the family at coburnfuneralhomes.com Orvil was born Aug. 12, 1945, to Charles E. and Mae Arlene (Gulling) Williams of Prairie City. When he was 12, the family relocated to Colfax, making it his home. In September of 1963, Orvil joined the U.S. Naval forces serving aboard the USS Cogswell as IC’man 2nd class during the Vietnam War.

On the Jan. 15, 1966, he was joined in marriage with Cheryl Lynn Jones of Runnells. In 1972, they returned to Colfax, where they raised their three children, David (Michele) of Newton, Charles (Deborah) of Colfax and Alice (Kevin) Lincoln of Colfax. Orvil worked for the Bell Telephone Company for 30 years before retiring to focus on spoiling his grandchildren and wiener dogs. Orvil enjoyed building things and tinkering with engines. His family often claimed it had been “Orvilized” when he fin-

lage Chapel, with a celebration of life to follow at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Newton Union Cemetery. Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton has been entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at pencefh.com.

ished. He was a proud member of the American Legion, DAV, NRA, Telephone Pioneers and the Cogswell Association. He is survived by his wife; children; 11 grandchildren, Charles (Hawk), Jackie (Tom), Brielle (Tyler), Seth, Christian, Kaleb, Lynn, Caleb and Isabella; two step-grandchildren, Samantha (Aaron) and Bailey; three great-grandchildren; and brother, Marty. He preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Charles and Edward; and a sister, Wanita.

Leo Edwards Daniels Aug. 15, 2017 Leo Edwards Daniels, 80, of Reasnor, died Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 19 at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory. The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18 at the funeral home.

Free movie at the Capitol II Saturday The Newton YMCA, Capital II Theatre and the United Way of Jasper County are sponsoring a free movie at the Capitol II Theatre in Newton. “Field of Dreams” will be shown at 10:30 a.m. Saturday.

The event is free, but tickets can be picked up at the Capitol II or the YMCA. A $3 special will be available and will include a 16 ounce pop and a 32 ounce popcorn. The event is open to the public.

Newton student completes internship with Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation Newton resident Peder Hopkins completed a summer position as an intern with Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation. INHF is a nonprofit conservation group that works with private landowners and other partners to protect Iowa’s land, water and wildlife. Since its founding in 1979, INHF has helped protect more than 150,000 acres of Iowa’s

wild places. Hopkins traveled across northeast Iowa as a Blufflands Land Stewardship intern, helping to restore native Iowa landscapes with a focus on prairie and woodland. Hopkins was one of the 19 interns at INHF this summer and worked alongside INHF staff members and three other Blufflands land interns. The INHF stewardship

forensic science technicians. DMACC is preparing students for an exciting, fast-paced and highly technical career that is in demand.” The DMACC Criminal Justice Certificate is a 20 credit program filled with hands-on courses such as forensic photography, impressions and bloodstains and effective

• Newton Piecemakers will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at St. Luke United Methodist, 501 E. 19th St. S. in Newton. • Meal & Meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday at Emerson Hough Chapter of the Izaak Walton League, 889 Highway F36 W. in Newton. • DAV Mobile Service Office Van will visit at 9 a.m. Friday at Walmart Supercenter, 300 Iowa Speedway Drive in Newton. One of the various services DAV provides at no cost to veterans is a Mobile Service Office Program. These “offices-on-wheels” travel to under-served communities across the country to help veterans and their families obtain the services and benefits they have earned. DAV membership is not required to utilize these free services. • Penny Bingo will begin at 1 p.m. Friday at Jasper County Senior Citizens Center, 702 E. Third St. S. in Newton. • Movies in the Park will begin at dusk Friday at Women’s Club Park in Colfax. The Colfax Main Street event will feature “Toy Story.” Colfax-Mingo Music Boosters will again be selling snacks and refreshments. • August Photo Hike will begin at 6 a.m. Saturday at Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge, 9981 Pacific St in Prairie City. This program is free and open to the public. Amateur and professional photographers of all ages and skill levels are welcome. • Carnival in the Park will be from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Aurora Heights Park in Newton. Everyone is welcome at the Fourth Annual Carnival in the Park presented by Integrated Treatment Services. The carnival will have food, games and fun for the entire family. • Prairie Wildflower Walk will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday at Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge, 9981 Pacific St in Prairie City. Join volunteer naturalists for a guided nature walk along the 1/2 mile paved Overlook Trail loop and learn about wildlife, wildflowers and management of the Refuge. • Free Community Movie will begin at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Capitol II Theatre in Newton. The featured movie will be “Field of Dreams” and is sponsored by the Newton YMCA and the United Way of Jasper County. Tickets can be picked up at the Capitol II Theatre of the YMCA.

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intern provides Iowa college students the opportunity to learn onthe-ground conservation skills. “The internship helped to restore the Driftless Area, a geological landform not only unique to Iowa, but also the United States,” Hopkins said. Hopkins graduated in 2017 from Luther College in Decorah with a degree in history.

DMACC adds CSI certificate Des Moines Area Community College has added a Crime Scene Investigation certificate. “The CSI certificate is a great addition to the DMACC Criminal Justice Program,” DMACC Criminal Justice Instructor Danielle Galien said. “Technology advancements have led to an increased reliance on

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courtroom testimony, taught by industry veterans. Galien said it’s great training for students pursuing criminal justice careers or working professionals who want to add criminal investigation skills to their resume. Galien’s extensive criminal investigation background includes 15 years as a crime scene

investigator with the Des Moines Police Department. She is specialized in bloodstain pattern analysis, arson and explosives and cellphone forensics and has worked on hundreds of death investigations. To learn more about the DMACC CSI Certificate email dgalien@ dmacc.edu.

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Police Blotter Newton Police Department • Tanner S. Auten, 27, of Newton, was charged with assault causing bodily injury or mental illness at 9:46 p.m. Aug. 10 after police were called to a residence on East 15th Street South in reference to an assault. Police spoke to the victim who said he had been assaulted by Auten. The victim had a puncture wound to his left hip area. Auten allegedly showed up at the victim’s residence and shoved the victim and struck him in the face. Auten was arrested and taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Paul J. Gensley, 49, of Victor, was charged with assault at 5:48 p.m. when police were called to South 12th Avenue West in reference to a fight in progress. The incident involved a man on a Harley Davidson motorcycle and a man in a Ford truck. The man in the truck told police the man driving the motorcycle had hit him in the face. The victim said the motorcycle driver, identified as Gensley, had pulled off the interstate at exit 154 and he told Gensley not to ride the motorcycle recklessly. The victim continued driving north on Highway 14 South

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and Gensley allegedly kicked the victim’s vehicle door. The victim said he stopped at the intersection of Highway 14 South and South 12th Avenue West when Gensley allegedly got off his motorcycle and hit him on the left cheek. Police spoke with Gensley who said he did swing at the victim but was unsure if he made contact. Gensley was arrested and taken to the Jasper County Jail. • Chiantia D. Dimery, 28, of Des Moines, was charged with public intoxication at 10:17 p.m. Aug. 12 after police were called to an apartment complex on North 11th

Avenue East for an intoxicated individual who wouldn’t leave. Dimery was standing in the stairway of the apartment complex and told police she had been drinking. Dimery had slurred speech and she refused a breath test. She told police she knew she would blow over the legal limit. Dimery was arrested and taken to the Jasper County Jail. • Daniel E. Gulick, 38, of Newton, was charged with possession of controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia at 10:48 p.m Aug. 12 after police were given a tip someone

was regularly smoking marijuana at an apartment on North Third Avenue East. The officer smelled marijuana coming from the residence and made contact with Gulick. Gulick said he was sorry for smoking marijuana and said he smoked it in the bathroom with a pipe. Gulick also told police there was a half-ounce left. Gulick gave the items to police and indicated he wouldn’t do it again. He gave police a container full of marijuana and another pipe. The marijuana weighed .42 oz. Gulick was released and issued a citation to appear in court.

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With twins on the way, man still refuses to buy a ring

DEAR ABBY: I have been with my boyfriend for three years. I am pregnant with twins, and we already have a son together. His daughter lives with us as well. With this pregnancy coming to term, I keep throwing hints to him about us becoming engaged, but he brushes them off. I know he’s the person I want to spend the rest of my life with. I don’t want to pressure him into an engagement, but it’s been three years, three kids and a stepchild, and I still don’t have my ring! I wouldn’t even mind a long engagement. I just want to know we’re headed in the direction of marriage. I want to know he wants the same things I want. An engagement is the only way I’ll feel sure he plans on spending his future with me. Can you help? — VERY PREGNANT IN NEW JERSEY DEAR VERY PREGNANT: It should be dawning on you by now that a man who brushes off hints about becoming engaged isn’t interested in a formal arrangement. I wish you had asked for my advice 10 months ago, because I would have urged you not to become pregnant again unless you were sure where the relationship was going. From where I sit, it is going nowhere. There is no way anyone can help you push someone who is unwilling into marriage. What I CAN do is stress that should anything happen to him, you and the little ones will be left with nothing unless he makes a will that names you as beneficiary. When you discuss THAT with him, do not hint or allow him to brush you off, because the implications are very serious. DEAR ABBY: My sister “Marcie” is very attached to her dog, “Doodles.” She had two. They were quite old, and one passed last year. It was traumatic for the entire family because we were concerned about Marcie’s mental state.

Now Doodles looks close to the end, and she’s in a constant state of distress. Marcie takes the dog with her everywhere, whether it’s appropriate or not. When her in-laws invited her and her husband on a cruise next spring, she burst into tears at the thought of leaving Doodles for a week. I’m beside myself with worry over my sister’s mental state and afraid of what her dog’s passing will bring. It’s not just Doodles’ age and declining health; Marcie has always let her animals run/ruin her life. Thousands of dollars have been spent replacing carpeting, wood floors, urine-stained curtains, rugs and furniture. Any thoughts? How can she be prepared for what we all know is coming? — TOO ATTACHED IN TENNESSEE DEAR TOO ATTACHED: If you think there is anything the family can do to prepare your sister, forget it. She will go through a period of grieving for the animal companion she has grown to love. To her, Doodles is a fullfledged family member. When the inevitable happens, be patient, be understanding, be prepared to listen when she pours out her grief and, if necessary, go online to help her find a grief support group for people who are mourning the loss of a pet.

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Woman dies weeks after bonfire accident in Waterloo WATERLOO — A Waterloo woman has died weeks after receiving serious burns in a bonfire accident. Forty-three-year-old Mary Ann Blow died last week at the burn unit of University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. Police say she had been in the hospital since the July 15 incident. Police say they were told Blow was burned when she was pouring a flammable liquid on the fire behind a relatives’ home the night of July 15. She was taken to a local hospital, then transferred to the Iowa City hospital for further treatment.

DES MOINES — An Iowa couple whose adopted baby was killed after his birth parents regained custody in 2014 has won a $3.25 million judgment in a lawsuit against their adoption lawyer. The Des Moines Register reports that Rachel and Heidi McFarland were awarded the judgment Tuesday in a lawsuit against their attorney, Jason Rieper. The couple alleged in their lawsuit that Rieper allowed them to believe he’d gotten the baby’s birth mother to sign a critical release-of-custody document when he had not done so.

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HAMBURG — Big crowds are expected in parts of Nebraska and other states that will experience a total solar eclipse next week, but officials are making plans for smaller numbers who will head to a tiny slice of southwest Iowa that also will go dark. The Iowa Department of Natural Resource’s Parks Bureau says that for 32 seconds starting at 1:05 p.m. Monday, a 582-acre area of Fremont County will be in the total eclipse path. The bureau’s Matt Moles says that area includes part of Waubonsie State Park, where the department will mow an area and distribute 150 solar glasses and hotdogs to viewers.

Police ID man stabbed at state fair, announce arrest DES MOINES — Authorities have identified a man stabbed at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines and announced an arrest in the case. The Iowa Public Safety Department says 21-year-old Tay Ronce Denton was stabbed around 10:25 p.m. Tuesday in the southwest corner of the fairgrounds. He was taken to Mercy Hospital. Police said Wednesday he is in stable condition.

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WATERLOO — Black Hawk County supervisors have rejected calls for a temporary ban on wind farms. None of the supervisors at Tuesday’s meeting made a motion to approve the proposed 90-day moratorium. The group Cedar Valley Citizens for Responsible Wind Energy had sought the moratorium so county officials could get more public input on potential changes to the 2011 ordinance governing wind towers. —The Associated Press

Iowa’s last statewide exchange insurer seeks higher hike DES MOINES — The last health care insurance company to sell policies to individuals in Iowa through the Affordable Care Act says proposed increases to premium rates may be higher than once expected. Minnesota-based Medica announced Wednesday the average rate increase for some insurance plans in 2018 could be up to 56.7 percent. The company said in May it would seek rates with an average 43.5

percent increase next year. But people in socalled silver plans may be charged at even higher rates. The Iowa Insurance Division must approve the request. The company cites continued uncertainty from the federal government. Medica insured about 12,500 Iowans this year through the ACA, which offers subsidies. That figure is expected to go up. Iowa is also seeking a federal waiver aimed at stabilizing the market.

Ex-mayor criticized for Confederate flag, heated posts DAVENPORT (AP) — A former Davenport mayor whose posting of a Confederate flag on his Facebook page sparked a social media outcry says he wishes the uproar would go away. Sixty-four-year-old Phil Yerington posted the flag after Saturday’s clashes between white supremacists and counterdemonstrators in Charlottesville, Va. The flag and Yerington’s online reaction to criticism have been

labeled as racist. Elder Dan Teague of the Davenport NAACP told station WQAD that Yerington’s comments were unacceptable, “especially coming from a man that was a police officer here and a former mayor.” Yerington told The Associated Press Wednesday that he could have responded more softly to the ugly comments and threats but says, “When you attack, I attack back.”

The Iowa State Fair is on: Time to visit the Butter Cow

DES MOINES (AP) — More than 1 million people typically visit the Iowa State Fair each year, and sometimes it seems like every one of them is clustered around the Butter Cow’s climate-controlled glass enclosure. Here are some details about the creamy sculpture that has been an essential part of the fair since 1911. WHY A BUTTER COW? Butter cow sculptures appeared to have started with the Ohio State Fair in 1903, and the first one was displayed at the Iowa State Fair eight years later as a way to promote dairy products in one of the country’s leading agricultural states. IS IT REALLY MADE OF BUTTER? It’s not solid butter. The core of the cow is composed of a wood, wire and steel mesh frame, and that structure is then layered with about 600 pounds of Iowa butter. It’s a big sculpture but not as hefty as an actual dairy cow, which typically weighs about 1,000 pounds.

THAT SEEMS LIKE A LOT OF BUTTER TO WASTE The state fair estimates it’s enough butter for 19,200 slices of toast, but even fairgoers with grumbling stomachs probably wouldn’t want to dig into the sculpture. Most of the butter is reused from year to year, and some of it is up to a decade old.

AP Photo In this Aug. 10 photo, the Butter Cow displayed at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines. More than 1 million people typically visit the Iowa State Fair annually, and sometimes it seems like all of them are clustered around Butter Cow. The creamy creation has been among the state fair’s top attraction since 1911.

GIVEN IOWA’S STEAMY AUGUST HEAT, DOES THE COW MELT? Fairgoers often swelter in the heat and humidity, but the Butter Cow looks out of a glass enclosure kept at a chilly 40 degrees. WHO DOES THE SCULPTING, AND DOES THE COW HAVE COMPANY? Sarah Pratt, of West Des Moines, has been forming the cow and other buttery creations since 2006, making her only the fifth sculptor in 106 years. This year, she’s also creating of sculpture of Laura Ingalls Wilder in honor of the “Little House on the Prairie” author’s 150th birthday, as well as a replica of the Solheim Cup trophy, awarded to the win-

ners of a golf tournament held this summer in Iowa. Previous sculptures have included Elvis Presley, John Wayne and Leonardo DaVinci’s “The Last Supper.” DO OTHER STATES HAVE BUTTER SCULPTURES? Yes. They’re particularly popular in the Midwest, with sculptures in Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri and Wisconsin. They’re also a part of state fairs in other regions, including New York, Texas and Utah. Not all are of cows, though. The Minnesota State Fair’s sculptures are especially beloved, as each year a dairy association’s Princess Kay of the Milky Way and her court have their likenesses carved into 90-pound butter blocks.

City officials approve new bridge to memorial island in Iowa EVANSDALE (AP) — Officials of city in northeast Iowa have approved plans for a bridge to a memorial park that’s dedicated to homicide victims, including two cousins who were kidnapped and killed in 2012. Evansdale officials have

approved plans to replace a makeshift dirt walkway with a bridge at Angels Park Memorial Island on Meyer’s Lake. The island and trails leading up to the park are handicapped accessible, but the dirt bridge isn’t. The new wooden

bridge would be handicapped accessible and give everyone better access to the park. The park honors 10-yearold Lyric Cook-Morrissey and 8-year-old Elizabeth Collins. They disappeared while on a bike ride near the lake in July 2012, and their bodies

were found months later. The murders are still unsolved. The park also remembers three other murder victims: Evelyn Miller, Donnisha Hill and Lindsay Nichols. Elizabeth Collins’ father, Drew Collins, said it’s exciting to see further improve-

ments on the park. “It is unbelievable to me,” he said. “I remember coming over here with a couple excavators. I didn’t even know how to operate them; worked out here, pushing trees over. We had no idea what we were doing.”

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Scholarship Winner Congratulations to Nathan Tremel, winner of the 2017 Advantage Credit Union Annual Scholarship. Nathan is a 2017 graduate of Newton Senior High School and plans on attending Iowa State University to major in Agricultural Systems Technology.

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Tigerhawks open season with Week 0 road game By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News Colfax-Mingo and Saydel faced each other in a football scrimmage the past few seasons. But when the Eagles had an open date in their regular season schedule, they reached out to the Tigerhawks about starting the season early with a Week 0 game that counts. Well, sort of. The game counts toward the regular-season record, but it’s a non-district game against a Class A program and a 2A team. The two schools will indeed kick off their season at 7 p.m. Friday night in Des Moines on the Eagles’ homefield. And the team that can run the ball the best will likely claim their first win of the season. “Saydel has a brand new coaching staff, and a new offensive system,” Colfax-Mingo coach Jeff Lietz said. “They will run the variation of the wing T and try to get their quarterback in space. They’ll also hand the ball off to a really good fullback and let him try to get some yards inside. “We are definitely going to have to stop the run to win the game. Putting them in passing situations will benefit us.” Saydel’s quarterback is senior TJ Stephenson, who threw for 1,073 yards, eight touchdowns and seven interceptions last season. He also rushed for a team-high 580 and 10 scores. The Eagles’ fullback is Trevor Sprague, a senior who rushed for 452 yards and six touchdowns last season.

Troy Hyde/Daily News Colfax-Mingo senior Reegan Van Dyke and the Tigerhawk football team opens the 2017 regular season against Saydel at 7 p.m. Friday in Des Moines.

Those two Eagles played a big part in the program having its best season in more than a decade. Saydel finished 5-4 but graduated four of its five starting offensive linemen.

A lot of the key skill players from last year are gone, but the Eagles’ depth is lacking. “I watched their scrimmage, and they were only rotating in 15 players on that

night, and they only had 30 players dressed out,” Lietz said. The Tigerhawks, who are coming off a 1-8 season, bring back several starters from

a team that was youthful in 2016. Most of the skill position players are back and the program added Newton transfer Damir Gumerov and Saydel transfer Chance Rice. Gumerov is expected to be the Tigerhawks’ starting running back and middle linebacker. “The preseason has gone well. As a coach, there is always that part of me that wants more time to prepare, but the game is here,” Lietz said. “It’s time to put up or shut up.” Lietz said he expects the Eagles to have a gameplan where they hope to run the ball 70 percent of the time. It will be Colfax-Mingo’s job to stop the run and make them adjust the gameplan. “We struggled to stop the run last year, so I expect them to run it at us until we prove we can stop it,” Lietz said. “We need to get them out of their gameplan.” The Eagles’ top three rushers from last year, which also included Craig Garrison, averaged five yards per carry. Cash Lee is also back after leading the Eagles with 35 catches, 451 yards and three receiving TDs last year. Lee also returned a kick for a touchdown, picked off five passes and turned two of those interceptions into scores. Stephenson had four interceptions and two touchdowns on defense and also had 34 tackles. TIGERHAWKS | 2B

European star Pettersen out of Solheim Cup with back injury WEST DES MOINES (AP) — Veteran Norwegian golfer Suzann Pettersen was hoping to move past the furor she created at the 2015 Solheim Cup by helping return the trophy to Europe. Pettersen’s balky back won’t let her get that opportunity. Pettersen announced Wednesday that she was pulling out of this weekend’s biennial tournament between the U.S. and Europe because a slipped disk. Scotland’s Catriona Matthew, another longtime Solheim competitor, will take Pettersen’s place when play begins Friday at Des Moines Golf and Country Club. Pettersen angered the Americans in Germany two years ago by insisting that Alison Lee be penalized for picking up her ball when she thought her short second putt had been conceded.

The U.S. went on to stage the biggest comeback in Cup history. “I think you learn from the past, to say it that way, and (I’m) very disappointed not to play obviously,” said Pettersen, who added that she wasn’t concerned about the

Ready or not, here we go T

he Newton Daily News sports staff has had a bit of a break when it comes to covering games in the area. There is always stuff to do, like the 20-page fall sports tab we are currently working on. That will hit the stands next week. The “break” is about over though. The Colfax-Mingo football team has been practicing the last two weeks and will open its season Friday in Des Moines against Saydel. Then next week, the action gets going even more. There will be area events on Tuesday, Thursday and then the first official full week of football games kicks off under the lights next Friday. I think this fall season has a chance to be great for several area teams. The Prairie City-Monroe and Lynnville-Sully are both getting preseason recognition in a few non-official polls

reaction from American galleries. “I think what happened two years ago was a very unfortunate situation for all of us and for the game of golf. And hopefully, this year around everyone can play as good as we can and showcase the best women’s golf.” Pettersen, who has notched 12 top-20 finishes with a win on the LPGA Tour this season, qualified to make her ninth Solheim appearance through the world rankings. She decided to go for a run Saturday in Norway so she wouldn’t tighten up during a wedding that evening. During the jog, Pettersen tweaked the disk — an issue she’s dealt with in the past — and missed the wedding. The 36-year-old received treatment after arriving in Iowa on Monday. Pettersen made the call to withdraw on Wednesday be-

This & That Troy Hyde around the state. The Associated Press poll is not out yet, but I would guess both programs would be somewhere in the rankings and each one could end their season in the Dome in Cedar Falls. I also feel like Baxter, in its first eight-player season, will be ranked after a few games. Rob Luther’s offense should translate well to the eight-player game, and having a quarterback like Braydon Aker and a 275-pound allstate linemen in Will Clapper should help that offense put up some points. A few area cross country teams should have big years. Baxter’s girls begin the season ranked sixth in 1A, but I think the Bolts have enough returning talent to compete for a team trophy at state. The boys team also has two returning state qualifiers in junior Ian Thomson and sophomore Logan Berg.

cause the pain left her concerned she’d be at less than full strength. “If I can’t be 100 percent, I don’t think it’s fair for the team, for my teammates, for us to go out there — and it’s a big task to come here and try to get the Cup back,” Pettersen said. “If you can’t even be 90 percent, there’s no point.” Pettersen will move into the vice captain’s role vacated by Matthew, who is set to play in her ninth Solheim Cup. Pettersen’s presence as an assistant coach should come in handy considering four European players are Cup rookies. “I told her put a headset on. And (Pettersen) said, ‘Maybe you’re going to change your mind once I start speaking,’” said a joking Annika Sorenstam, the European team captain. “But just having her presence here...we’re here to

I think Baxter will compete for an Iowa Star Conference title in both cross country and volleyball in its first season in the league. Sailor Hinegardner should be one of the best liberos in 1A, and the Bolts have had a strong summer overall. Colfax-Mingo’s volleyball team should be in the mix again for goldquad finish in the South Iowa Cedar League. The Tigerhawks have one of the best hitter-setter duos in the league in seniors Ries Wilson and Megan Earles. Colfax-Mingo’s girls cross country team has 18 runners this season, led by sophomore Abbey McConeghey and juniors Ilia Hostetter and Delaney Underwood. The Tigerhawks could get back to state as a team if things fall into place. PCM has never been to the state meet as a team in girls cross country. I think that could end this season with a plethora of talent returning. Juniors Paytan Schut, Megan Townley and Kirstin Ives lead the way at the top. In college football, Iowa State coach Matt Campbell and Iowa Offensive

support each other. No task is too little for anybody.” Sorenstam is optimistic that Europe’s top-ranked player, Sweden’s Anna Nordqvist, will be ready to perform this weekend. Nordqvist had to rely on a captain’s pick from Sorenstam after a bout with mononucleosis kept her from playing in enough European Tour events to qualify on points. While Nordqvist said Tuesday that she’s been unable to practice much, she still finished tied for seventh at the Women’s British Open two weeks ago. “Just look at her performance at the British Open. First of all, I didn’t think she was going to play,” Sorenstam said. “And then to go out to play the way she did. “We let her do whatever she needs to do to prepare. I’m not so worried about Anna.”

Coordinator Brian Ferentz continue to send jabs back and forth. Ferentz started the initial spat with a recruiting comment this past summer. Campbell came back with a comment on Twitter about the state of Iowa and its farmers. The Big Ten Network’s tailgate special on Iowa showed Ferentz wearing an “Iowa Strong” T-Shirt, which some believe was in direct response to the Campbell “Actually Helping Farmers” tweet. Then, Wednesday, Iowa State released a video where Campbell was speaking to Cyclone fans about getting season tickets. In that video, he referred to Iowa as “the team out East.” I love this stuff. The rivalry, at times, is too mellow. I think this is good, clean fun between two young coaches who both clearly don’t have issues with confidence. College Football can’t get here soon enough. High school football starts Friday in Des Moines at Saydel High School for me. Contact Troy Hyde at thyde@newtondailynews.com

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SPORTS CALENDAR Thursday Girls Swimming NCMP scrimmage, 6 p.m., Maytag Pool Friday Football Newton football scrimmage, 9th 6 p.m., varsity 7:30 p.m. Colfax-Mingo at Saydel, 7 p.m. PCM scrimmage at Pleasantville, 6 p.m. Baxter scrimmage at Colo-NESCO, 7 p.m. Tuesday Volleyball PCM, Des Moines Hoover, Saydel at Newton tournament, 4:30 p.m. Colfax-Mingo, Carlisle at Oskaloosa, 5:30 p.m. Girls Swimming Linn-Mar at NCMP, 5:30 p.m.

Tigerhawks Continued from Page 1B Sprague led last year’s defense with 85 tackles and three sacks. “I think they’ll try to press us and blitz a lot on defense,” Lietz said. “They’ll play man-toman, too. I think we match up well with their defense, and I think we’ll score some points. If our receivers can get off the line of scrimmage clean and keep (quarterback) Reegan (Van Dyke) protected, there will be openings for us.” Van Dyke returns as Colfax-Mingo’s senior starting quarterback. He’ll have four returning starters on the offensive line and a handful of wideouts back to help put up points. The receiving unit is led by juniors Zarek Hill and Holister Koenig, senior Alex Lewis and sophomores Trinity Schroeder and Trystin Ross. The Tigerhawks decided to play Saydel in a regular season contest and play a 10th game in 2017 because Lietz feels it will help his team in the long run. “Games and scrimmages are different,” Lietz said. “Playing a full game will benefit us. It gives us an opportunity to get a head start and see where we are at.” Contact Troy Hyde at 641-792-3121 ext. 6536 or thyde@newtondailynews.com

Kyle Busch claims win of Bristol truck race BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) — Kyle Busch overcame a pit-road speeding penalty to win the Camping World Truck Series race Wednesday at Bristol Motor Speedway for his 178th victory in NASCAR’s top three series. After starting from the pole and winning the first two stages on the 0.533-mile oval, Busch started the final stage in 17th after the penalty dropped him to the back of the lead lap. He flew through the field on the high side in his Kyle Busch Motorsports Toyota, regaining the lead about halfway through the 90lap stage in the race that started about two hours late because of rain. Busch then easily held off Matt Crafton in a green-white-checker finish for his third Truck victory of the season and 49th overall. Busch also has 39 Cup victories and 90 Xfinity wins. He raced to his fifth Truck victory at the track and 18th overall Bristol win.

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Young running backs getting up to speed in Packers camp GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Ty Montgomery is getting much more attention this season in Green Bay Packers camp because of his expanded role on a potent offense. The converted receiver is now the starting running back in a young, but relatively inexperienced backfield. When Montgomery sits out a practice because of a lower leg injury, like on Tuesday, his absence tends to get noticed. He brushed off concern about what he described as a “soft tissue” injury as if he was eluding a would-be tackler in the open field. “Nothing in particular that happened, nothing major, nothing to worry about,” Montgomery said. It’s only preseason, so teams will tend to be more conservative with injuries, especially when a key player is hurt. It is too early to tell whether he will be available for the preseason game on Saturday at Washington. “Obviously you want to get as many opportunities as you can from a practice standpoint,” offensive coordinator Edgar Bennett said. “But also you’ve got to be smart.” Montgomery, a third-year player, showed flashes of potential after injuries to Eddie Lacy and James Starks left a gaping hole last season at running back. As a receiver, Montgomery has also lined up in the

NFL File Photo Green Bay Packers’ Ty Montgomery (88) is now the starting running back in a young, but relatively inexperienced backfield. Montgomery sat out a Tuesday’s practice because of a lower leg injury, allowing more reps for the younger Packer running backs.

backfield at times in a role similar to how the versatile Randall Cobb was used early in his career. But now Montgomery is purely a running back, and he’s the veteran with three rookies behind him on the depth chart. There is a lot for everyone to pick up in the running backs room. “They can certainly learn from each other,” Bennett said. The absence of Montgomery left room on Tuesday for more reps for the younger backs on the roster. Jamaal Williams, a fourthround pick out of BYU, ran for 14 yards on four carries in

the preseason opener last week against Philadelphia. Aaron Jones, a fifth-round selection out of Texas-El Paso had no yards on two carries. “Some of the plays that you’re never getting in on are getting called because you’re bumped up now. Getting a little bit more reps, so you get to get in a groove. Just learn a little bit more,” Jones said about the opportunity for more carries. In the meantime, the young backs will continue to learn the nuances of the NFL game together, bouncing ideas off each other and helping to correct each other’s mistakes. “So we all help each other

out since we’re all new to the system, we don’t want somebody to get in the game and mess up,” Jones said. “We want each other to all succeed.” Behind Center Quarterback Aaron Rodgers isn’t sure yet if he’ll get a series or two on Saturday against the Redskins. Rodgers was a healthy scratch for the preseason opener last week against Philadelphia “I’ll do whatever (coach Mike McCarthy) says. ... He hasn’t said anything about playing time yet. I’ll be ready to play if he wants me to, and if he doesn’t, I’ll be ready for that as well.” Quotable “Chemistry was one of my best classes and in real life chemistry is one of my best traits. So I have a lot of good chemistry with a lot of good people, so I don’t lack in the chemistry field.” — part of the response from TE Martellus Bennett when asked about developing chemistry in the preseason with Rodgers. Another Jones Rookie safety Josh Jones, the team’s third-round pick, hurt his right ankle in practice, though the injury does not appear to be serious. “I’m not too concerned, I think he’ll be OK ... unless something changes, but I think he’ll be OK,” safeties coach Darren Perry said. The hard-hitting Jones appears to be in line to play a key role off the bench in the secondary.

IndyCar driver Sebastien Bourdais cleared to resume racing INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — IndyCar driver Sebastien Bourdais has been cleared to resume racing, nearly three months after crashing during Indianapolis 500 qualifying. IndyCar medical director Dr. Geoffrey Billows said Wednesday that the 38-yearold Frenchman was evaluated by IndyCar

orthopedic consultant Dr. Kevin Scheid on Tuesday and given clearance to fully return to racing activities. Bourdais fractured his pelvis, a hip and two ribs when his car exploded into pieces and spun through Turn 2 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway after hitting the wall at nearly 230 mph.

Cubs, Royals win, White Sox, Cardinals lose LOS ANGELES (AP) — Yasiel Puig’s two-run double in the bottom of the ninth inning lifted the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Chicago White Sox 5-4 on Wednesday night for their second comeback win in two games. Puig sent a 3-2 pitch from Jake Petricka (1-1) into center field, scoring Logan Forsythe and Austin Barnes. The victory salvaged the much-anticipated home debut of Yu Darvish, who didn’t figure in the decision while pitching on his 31st birthday. Chicago’s Leury Garcia, Nicky Deltmonico and Jose Abreu homered off Darvish, who gave up three runs and eight hits in six innings. Ross Stripling (2-4) got the victory with one inning of relief. Red Sox 5, Cardinals 4 BOSTON — Mookie Betts lined a two-run double off the left-field wall with two outs in the ninth inning, capping a three-run rally that lifted Boston past St. Louis. Xander Bogaerts hit a solo homer for the AL East-leading Red Sox, who won for the 12th time in 14 games and maintained their 4 1/2-game lead over the second-place New York Yankees. Kolten Wong had three hits, including an RBI single in St. Louis’ four-run second inning. It was just the third loss in 11 games for the Cardinals, who were swept in the two-game series, their first visit to Fenway Park since losing the 2013 World Series. Trevor Rosenthal gave up Bogaerts’ homer into the Green Monster seats in the ninth.

Zach Duke (0-1) struck out a batter and walked one before John Brebbia gave up Betts’ hit. Craig Kimbrel (5-0) pitched one hitless inning for the win. Cubs 7, Reds 6 CHICAGO — Anthony Rizzo hit a grand slam in the first inning and Javier Baez scored on a wild pitch in the ninth as Chicago beat Cincinnati. Baez opened the bottom of the ninth with a double off Wandy Peralta (3-3) and pinch-hitter Jon Jay walked. Then, Ben Zobrist moved the runners with a groundout. Reliever Blake Wood came in and struck out Albert Almora Jr. With two outs and Kris Bryant batting, Wood threw a breaking pitch that got away from catcher Tucker Barnhart for the game winner. Cincinnati’s Joey Votto had his streak of reaching base at least twice in a game come to an end. Votto did reach once but he fell one game shy of tying Ted Williams’ record of 21 straight games. Wade Davis (3-1) pitched a perfect ninth. Royals 7, Athletics 6 OAKLAND, Calif. — Alex Gordon hit a go-ahead single in the ninth inning and Kansas City topped Oakland. Alcides Escobar doubled to start the ninth against Blake Treinen (1-1), matching his season high with three hits. Then Gordon delivered his second run-scoring single of the series finale. Oakland’s Matt Chapman hit a tying two-run homer in the eighth against Brandon Maurer (1-1), who wound up the winner.

Dale Coyne Racing didn’t immediately announce when Bourdais would race next, though the driver has targeted the season finale at Sonoma on Sept. 17. Bourdais won the season-opening race in St. Petersburg in March for his 36th IndyCar victory. He won four straight Champ Car season titles from 2004-2007.

MLB STANDINGS Major League Baseball At A Glance The Associated Press All Times CDT American League East Division W L Pct GB Boston 69 51 .575 — New York 64 55 .538 4½ Tampa Bay 60 62 .492 10 Baltimore 59 62 .488 10½ Toronto 58 62 .483 11 Central Division W L Pct GB Cleveland 65 52 .556 — Kansas City 61 59 .508 5½ Minnesota 59 58 .504 6 Detroit 53 67 .442 13½ Chicago 45 72 .385 20 West Division W L Pct GB Houston 74 46 .617 — Los Angeles 62 59 .512 12½ Seattle 61 61 .500 14 Texas 59 60 .496 14½ Oakland 53 68 .438 21½ Wednesday’s Games Cleveland at Minnesota, ppd. L.A. Angels 3, Washington 2 Kansas City 7, Oakland 6 Seattle 7, Baltimore 6 Toronto 3, Tampa Bay 2 Boston 5, St. Louis 4 N.Y. Yankees 5, N.Y. Mets 3 Texas 12, Detroit 6 Houston 9, Arizona 5 L.A. Dodgers 5, Chicago White Sox 4 Thursday’s Games Cleveland (Carrasco 11-5) at Minnesota (Gibson 6-9), 12:10 p.m., 1st game Arizona (Corbin 9-11) at Houston (Fiers 7-7), 1:10 p.m. Tampa Bay (Archer 8-7) at Toronto (Rowley 1-0), 3:07 p.m. Cleveland (Merritt 0-0) at Minnesota (Slegers 0-0), 6:10 p.m., 2nd game N.Y. Yankees (Severino 9-5) at N.Y. Mets (Matz 2-6), 6:10 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Lopez 0-0) at Texas (Ross 3-2), 7:05 p.m. Friday’s Games Toronto (Happ 6-8) at Chicago Cubs (Arrieta 12-8), 1:20 p.m. L.A. Angels (Heaney 0-0) at Baltimore (Hellickson 7-7), 6:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (Hill 8-4) at Detroit (Zimmermann 7-9), 6:10 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (Montgomery 7-6) at Boston (Pomeranz 12-4), 6:10 p.m. Seattle (Ramirez 4-4) at Tampa Bay (Pruitt 6-3), 6:10 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Shields 2-4) at Texas (Cashner 7-9), 7:05 p.m. Arizona (Godley 5-5) at Minnesota (Santana 12-7), 7:10 p.m. Oakland (Manaea 8-7) at Houston (Keuchel 10-2), 7:10 p.m. Cleveland (Kluber 11-3) at Kansas City (Kennedy 4-8), 7:15 p.m.

National League East Division W L Pct GB Washington 71 47 .602 — Miami 58 61 .487 13½ New York 53 65 .449 18 Atlanta 53 65 .449 18 Philadelphia 43 75 .364 28 Central Division W L Pct GB Chicago 63 56 .529 — Milwaukee 63 59 .516 1½ St. Louis 61 59 .508 2½ Pittsburgh 58 62 .483 5½ Cincinnati 50 71 .413 14 West Division W L Pct GB Los Angeles 85 34 .714 — Colorado 67 53 .558 18½ Arizona 66 54 .550 19½ San Diego 54 66 .450 31½ San Francisco 48 74 .393 38½ Wednesday’s Games L.A. Angels 3, Washington 2 Miami 8, San Francisco 1 Milwaukee 7, Pittsburgh 6 San Diego 3, Philadelphia 0 Boston 5, St. Louis 4 N.Y. Yankees 5, N.Y. Mets 3 Chicago Cubs 7, Cincinnati 6 Houston 9, Arizona 5 Colorado 17, Atlanta 2 L.A. Dodgers 5, Chicago White Sox 4 Thursday’s Games Arizona (Corbin 9-11) at Houston (Fiers 7-7), 1:10 p.m. Cincinnati (Feldman 7-7) at Chicago Cubs (Lester 8-7), 1:20 p.m. Atlanta (Sims 0-3) at Colorado (Hoffman 6-4), 2:10 p.m. St. Louis (Wainwright 12-5) at Pittsburgh (Taillon 7-5), 6:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (Severino 9-5) at N.Y. Mets (Matz 2-6), 6:10 p.m. Washington (Jackson 3-2) at San Diego (Chacin 11-8), 9:10 p.m. Philadelphia (Nola 9-7) at San Francisco (Samardzija 7-12), 9:15 p.m. Friday’s Games Toronto (Happ 6-8) at Chicago Cubs (Arrieta 12-8), 1:20 p.m. St. Louis (Martinez 9-9) at Pittsburgh (Williams 5-5), 6:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (Hill 8-4) at Detroit (Zimmermann 7-9), 6:10 p.m. Miami (Nicolino 1-1) at N.Y. Mets (Flexen 2-1), 6:10 p.m. Cincinnati (Romano 2-5) at Atlanta (Dickey 8-7), 6:35 p.m. Arizona (Godley 5-5) at Minnesota (Santana 12-7), 7:10 p.m. Milwaukee (Woodruff 1-1) at Colorado (Marquez 9-5), 7:40 p.m. Washington (Scherzer 12-5) at San Diego (Perdomo 6-7), 9:10 p.m. Philadelphia (Eflin 1-4) at San Francisco (Stratton 1-2), 9:15 p.m.

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GARAGE SALE Fri. Aug. 18th 8a-5p Sat. Aug. 19th 8a-Noon 3 family, antiques, furniture, coats, dishes, pictures, quilts, silverware, misc. other items. 718 E. 15th St. N. Southeast

GARAGE SALE Fri. Aug. 18th 8a-4p Sat. Aug. 19th 8a-2p Washing machine, electric stove, many toys including lots of Imaginext sets, miscellaneous. 513 S. 3rd Ave. E. GARAGE SALE Fri. Aug. 18th 8am-3pm Sat. Aug.19th 8am-Noon Nordic Trak ski machine, bikes, toys, puzzles, boys clothes up to sz 14, some men's and women's clothes. Household & misc. items. 211 E. 28th St. S. GARAGE SALE Thurs., Aug. 17: 8am-5pm Friday, Aug. 18: 8am-5pm Sat., Aug. 19: 8am-12pm Lots of tools, 2 tables w/drop leafs, dresser, glider rocking chair, 3 end tables, 2 nightstands, sewing machine, TV stand w/wheels, lamps, microwave stand, yarn, small birdhouses, lawn chairs, bird figurines, magazine holder, creeper, 2 small fish tanks, heaters, 3 vaccums, carpet cleaner, and misc. 1310 S. 12th Ave. E. Newton

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3 FAMILY GARAGE SALE Friday, Aug. 18:4pm-7pm Sat., Aug. 19: 8am-3pm Sun., Aug. 20: 9am-2pm Childrens clothes 18 mon. to teen, mens & womens clothes sm. & up, some clothing is new, craft supplies, to many to list, woodworking, wood shapes, turnings, dowels, pegs, wheels, ect., copper & brass candleholders, vases, wall art & misc., wheel chair, transfer bench, camode, a lot of misc. items. 426 W. 3rd St. S. Newton GARAGE SALE Fri. Aug. 18th 8a-4p Holiday décor, lawn chairs, microwave, heaters, curtains, candle holders, misc. No clothes. 624 W. 2nd St. S.

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1 RUST/BROWN colored recliner. Good condition $50. 641-792-8225 2 NATURAL pine bookcases, 1 natural pine armoire – great for quilt storage. 3 pcs $100. or OBO. 1920's Victorian dresser – tilt mirror $125. or OBO. Call 792-0258 can send pictures. 2008 MOPED Extreme Scooter, 150cc, new tires, brakes and battery about 200 miles ago. $750. or OBO. 641-521-4748. 55-GALLON FISH Tank w/accessories, fish (everything you need) $225. White Wicker Clothes Hamper $15. Xbox 360 Game - The Bourne Conspiracy $12. Dale Earnhardt Jr. 1:64 scale Cars $12/each. 515-3137803 ANTIQUE CHILD high chair, tubular chrome frame, grey plastic seat and back, stainless steel tray, excellent condition, $10.00 OBO, 641-7921848 COFFEE TABLE, ivory marble top 24x45” gold ornate base $70. 641-7926351. CRYSTAL GOBLETS, hungarian, elegant, gold trim 10-tall, 10 med. $80. for all. 641-792-6351. JET AFS – 1000B Air filtration system with remote. Never used. $350. or OBO 641-275-5411. JET DC – 1100 A portable dust collector. Used very little. $450. or OBO. 641275-5411. KITCHEN TABLE & 4 chairs $65. 2 Antique gas cans one $10, one $15, vacuum cleaner $10, several Atari games $3. each, 2 Atari storage boxes $5. each. 792-4686. LADIES 5 speed bike, new gel seat $50. 641-5218450. ORIENTAL RUG 12'x24”, very good condition, goes with neutral colors 641787-4426. ROLL BAR with a light bracket bracket for a full size truck with a short box. Like new. $125. or OBO. 641-275-5675. SELMER WOOD Signet Clarinet with case. Very good condition. $150.00. 641-275-0454. U-STEP WALKER with stabilizer break and seat, good condition $225. 407373-3835. WII GAME System w/2 games $50; Window air conditioner $50; Electric Fireplace $50; Longaberger Basket w/liner and bow wrap $50; Deer stand $20; Antique plant stand $30; bath transfer bench $20: Please call 641-521-1731.

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1993 GMC 1500 w/ Western Ultra Pro 7'6 plow, $4500. 641-521-1189 1997 FORD Conversion Van. Heavy ½ ton, great for towing. New front end and front tires. Runs great. $2400. 515-778-2792

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

2015 SOFTAIL Slim Harley Davidson, 1700 miles, many extras on bike, great condition, need to sell quickly $13,419 641-5216756 94 HONDA- Moped, $600 firm. 641-521-5680. 96 CHEVY Tahoe, AC, PB, PS, PL, cruise, tilt, 170,000 miles. $3000. 641-8310054 DAEWOO-DD802L DOZER $20,000. 641-792-4332 UTILITY H&H trailer 5ft x 10ft, new in 2008, new tires, has spare, jack & lug wrench, drop gate, single axle $1500. Bruce 641521-5141 1962 FORD Galaxy 500XL, white, 2 door, hardtop, new front bucket seats and carpet. $6300. 641521-8965 1986 FORD F250, w/ 7ft Western snowblade. Body rough, solid drive train $4000. 515-537-5665

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 2006 KIA Spectra Ex120,000 miles $2400. 641792-6332

1992 CHEVY K1500 with Meyer 7'6 plow with wings. $3800 641-521-1189. 2015 HONDA XR650L Dirt Bike, good condition, 2800 miles, $5,500 call 641-5210923 2010 TOYOTA Corolla LE, 71,000 miles, excellent condition. $10,000. 641787-4426. 2011 FORD Ranger, 24k miles, extended cab, 2WD. Call for more information. 641-792-0860

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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.

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.

2009 LIMITED Edition Honda Gold Wing, 1800. Blue color with matching trailer, only 19,500 miles. Includes many accessories. $14,500 Call 641521-1489

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wisdom. You just might get more happiness, too. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Professionals see rejection as inevitable. Superstars see rejection as a skill. When you’re good at rejection you learn more, take the idea to more people, pitch more and ultimately succeed more. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Like most people, most of the time you’re the one on your mind. Hey, taking care of your own needs and happiness serves all. That said, the hours you spend focusing on someone else’s enjoyment will be the best of the day. COPYRIGHT 2017 CREATORS.COM

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ACU Board of Directors Advantage Credit Union’s 79th Annual Meeting was held on Saturday, April 22nd. Thank you to all the members who attended this year’s meeting or voted online.

Member Appreciation Pool Party at Maytag Park July 20, 2017

All members are invited to join us for our 12th Annual Member Appreciation Picnic & Pool Party!

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Nathan is a 2017 graduate of Newton Senior High School and plans on attending Iowa State University to major in Agricultural Systems Technology.

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