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Changing lives, one by one

Friends In Hope make a difference

By David Dolmage Newton Daily News With its two founding members stepping away from the organization, Friends In Hope is feeling the pinch for volunteers more than ever.

The group, a charitable organization composed of Newton residents has been working to provide help and support for the needy in Newton for the past three years.

Founded by Marilyn Terlouw and Robyn Taylor, the group got its start when Terlouw

Bagnall will present research on neuroscience this fall Madison Bagnall’s hard work is paying off.

In November, Bagnall will get a chance to shine on the national stage in Washington, D.C. when she presents her research at the So-

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heard from friends that a homeless woman had taken up residence in the gazebo off the downtown square in Newton.

“I couldn’t believe in our community that people would let a woman live there for a month and not help her,” Terlouw said.

When her children left home, Terlouw and her husband decided they’d sell their house and live above their business, Kitchen Concepts, 110 N. Second Ave. W, on the north side of Newton’s square.

Living downtown, Terlouw discovered there

was a problem with homelessness that she hadn’t been aware of previously. After calling a community meeting to discuss the problem Terlouw was undaunted when community members told her that Newton wasn’t big enough to build a shelter for the homeless. Together with Taylor and other members of the community, she reached out to the woman living in the gazebo, and through trial and error, helped her find an apartment and a job.

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Newton Police Chief recognized with international award

County replacing historic window at courthouse An eye-catching feature in the Jasper County Courthouse, the large east-facing arched window not only lets in plenty of light but brings a strong architectural element to the historic building. The Jasper County Board of Supervisors approved the replacement the window Tuesday with a new, efficient duplicate.

“A few years ago we did all of the windows and doors at the courthouse. We looked at doing this window and I think with the cost of it at the time, a little more than $50,000, I guess we opted out,” Jasper County Buildings and Grounds Director Adam Sparks said. “Since then things have obviously not gotten better. The window is still leaking. We have tried to seal it up from the outside, re-glaze the outside, but it keeps wearing down.”

Three bids were solicited from Des Moines-based window companies. While reviewing the window, the county decided to work with Shive-Hattery engineering to do a complete drawing of the window at the request of the interested parties.

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ciety for Neuroscience 2017 Annual Meeting this fall. A senior at Drake University in Des Moines, Bagnall is a 2014 graduate of Newton High School.

Bagnall will present her paper, “A Comparison of Responding for Intracranial Self-Stim-

ulation and Food Reinforcement under Normal Conditions and with Acute d-Amphetamine Challenge” at the conference.

“It’s very exciting to be part of something that has real world value and can be applied to the health world in the future,” Bagnall said.

For the past two years, Bagnall has been hard at work in the lab

at Drake, working with a group of rats to study their responses to stimuli. After implanting electrodes in the brains of the rats Bagnall’s group has been studying the rat’s responses to electrical stimuli, testing the effects of cocaine and amphetamines. William Klipec, professor of psychology at Drake, has BAGNALL | 3A

Newton Police Chief Rob Burdess has been selected for the International Association of Chief of Police 40 Under 40 Award. The award is given annually to law enforcement professionals from around the world under the age of 40 who demonstrate strong values and commitment to he law enforcement field.

According to the IACP, the winners began an career in law enforcement to protect people, especially those who cannot protect themselves. They emit positivity, genuine concern and compassion Burdess despite the many traumatic experiences they may have faced. Those selected lead by example by providing training and mentors sip for others, serving as role models, development more effective methodologies for their departments and take advantage of every opportunity to build up those around them.

“I am honored and humbled by this award and believe it reflects greatly on my faith and the positive influence my family, teachers, coaches, pastors and law enforcement colleagues have had on my life and career,” Burdess said. “The officers and staff of the Newton Police Department perform an extraordinary service and without their commitment to the community and department this recognition would not be possible and I am truly blessed to serve with such a dedicated team.”

A Colfax native, Burdess has a bachelor’s and master’s degree in public administration. He started his career in law enforcement in 1997, serving two years with the University of Iowa Police Department before joining the NPD in 1999.

While at the department, Burdess served as a detective and patrol officer along with working as the DARE coordinator, commander of the SWAT team, traffic safety coordinator, field trainer officer, K-9 instructor and president of the Newton Police Association. Since becoming chief, he has implemented the narcotics K-9 program, a police motorcycle program and led the department in rewriting its 400-page policy manual. In the community, he helped organize the Jasper County Crime Stoppers and worked to create the Jasper County Substance Abuse Coalition.

“Chief Rob Burdess is without a doubt deserving of this recognition and award,” Newton Mayor Mike Hansen said.

A 40 Under 40 Award luncheon for the recipients will take place in October at the IACP Annual Conference and Exposition in Philadelphia. Those selected will also be profiled in the September issue of Police Chief magazine.

The International Association of Chiefs of Police is a professional association for law enforcement worldwide. For more than 120 years, the IACP has been launching internationally acclaimed programs, speaking on behalf of law enforcement, conducting groundbreaking research and providing exemplary programs and services to members across the globe.

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

Meet the School Board Candidate: Q&A with Robyn Friedman Editor’s Note: On Sept. 12 Newton voters will have a chance to go to the polls to elect new candidates for the Newton Community School District Board. Four seats are open on the board this year, and four candidates will appear on the ballot. Board president Travis Padget and vice president Robyn Friedman will seek re-election this fall, while board members Shari Benson and Andy Elbert have chosen not to seek re-election.

Also running for school board are Cody Muhs and Graham Sullivan. This week the New-

ton Daily News will feature a series of Q&As with each of the four candidates to give readers a chance get to know each candidate better.

Robyn Friedman Occupation: Physical Therapist at Skiff Medical Center Family: Bryan Friedman, children Isaac Friedman (16), Leo Friedman (12) and Talia (7) Years of residence within the NCSD boundaries: 17 years Educational back-

ground: Graduated from Pocahontas Area High School, Bachelor’s degree from Wartburg College, Master’s Degree in Physical TherFriedman apy from University of Iowa Why do you want to serve on the Newton school board? I have already served 4 years on the Newton School Board and I feel that I have more to do and contribute

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tas Area And was involved in all activities possible (sports, music, drama) and went onto undergraduate at Wartburg College, majoring in Biology and running competitively on the cross country and track teams. I chose to go into physical therapy and graduated with a Master’s Degree in physical therapy from University of Iowa. I practiced for 2 years in Washington State before moving back to Iowa and relocating to Newton, where my husband had found a job.

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as a board member. I feel I have learned a mountain of information in the last 4 years and have a much better understanding of school district ins and outs, finances and processes, policies and procedures. I Believe strongly in the public school system and all the value it holds for our children and our community and I feel my 4 years of experience will allow me to get to the heart of issues even more effectively.

Tell us a little bit about your background: I graduated in a class of 54 at Pocahon-

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Central Iowa Today Today in History

Today is Thursday, Sept. 7, the 250th day of 2017. There are 115 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On September 7, 1927, American television pioneer Philo T. Farnsworth, 21, succeeded in transmitting the image of a line through purely electronic means with a device called an “image dissector” at his San Francisco laboratory.

On this date: In 1940, Nazi Germany began its eightmonth blitz of Britain during World War II with the first air attack on London.

In 1957, the original animated version of the NBC-TV peacock logo, used to denote programs “brought to you in living color,” made its debut at the beginning of “Your Hit Parade.”

In 1963, the National Professional Football Hall of Fame was dedicated in Canton, Ohio.

In 1964, the controversial “Daisy” commercial for President Lyndon Johnson’s election campaign, featuring a girl plucking flower petals followed by a nuclear explosion, aired on NBC-TV. In 1967, the situation comedy “The Flying Nun,” starring Sally Field as a novice nun who finds that she can fly, debuted on ABC. In 1977, the Panama Canal treaties, calling for the U.S. to eventually turn over control of the waterway to Panama, were signed in Washington by President Jimmy Carter and Panamanian leader Omar Torrijos.

In 1979, the Entertainment and Sports Programming Network (ESPN) made its cable TV debut.

In 1996, rapper Tupac Shakur was shot and mortally wounded on the Las Vegas Strip; he died six days later.

Ten years ago: Osama bin Laden appeared in a video for the first time in three years, telling Americans they should convert to Islam if they wanted the war in Iraq to end.

Five years ago: The Labor Department reported that employers added just 96,000 jobs in August 2012, down from 141,000 in July; the dismal finding prompted Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney to say, “We’re going in the wrong direction,” while President Barack Obama, fresh off his nomination for a second term in office, said: “We know it’s not good enough.”

One year ago: In back-to-back appearances, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton confronted their perceived weaknesses during a national security forum in New York, with Clinton, who went first, arguing that her email practices did not expose questionable judgment while Trump, who went second, defended his preparedness to be commander in chief.

Today’s Birthdays Singer Gloria Gaynor is 74. Singer Alfa Anderson (Chic) is 71. Rock musician Benmont Tench (Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers) is 64. Actor Corbin Bernsen is 63. Actor Michael Emerson is 63. Pianist Michael Feinstein is 61. Actor Toby Jones is 51. Actress-comedian Leslie Jones (TV: “Saturday Night Live”) is 50. Model-actress Angie Everhart is 48. Country singer Butter (Trailer Choir) is 47. Actress Monique Gabriela Curnen is 47. Actor Tom Everett Scott is 47. Rock musician Chad Sexton (311) is 47. Actress Shannon Elizabeth is 44. Actor Oliver Hudson is 41. Actor Devon Sawa is 39. Singer-musician Wes Willis (Rush of Fools) is 31. Actress Evan Rachel Wood is 30. Actor Ian Chen (TV: “Fresh Off the Boat”) is 11.

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1. IRMA’S DEADLY RAMPAGE THROUGH FRENCH CARIBBEAN The Category 5 storm has killed at least eight people and injured 23 in Saint-Martin and Saint-Barthelemy, France’s interior minister says. The overall death toll is at least 10.

That’s Odd Police ‘terrified’ by red ‘It’ balloons tied to sewer grates LITITZ, Pa. (AP) — Police officers in a small Pennsylvania town are evidently afraid of a certain homicidal clown.

The Lititz police department on Tuesday posted photos of red balloons a prankster tied to a pair of sewer grates.

A red balloon is the calling card of Pennywise, the sewer-dwelling, child-eating clown in Stephen King’s horror novel “It.” The hotly anticipated movie version opens in theaters Friday.

In a playful Facebook post, police write they admire the prankster’s creativity but were “completely terrified” while removing the balloons and “respectfully request they do not do that again.”

2. AP: MOST FLORIDA FLOOD ZONE PROPERTY NOT INSURED Flood insurance coverage has dropped in the state, where 59 percent of properties in hazard zones go without, an AP analysis of Federal Emergency Management Agency data finds.

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AIMING TO DO IN COLOMBIA Francis will encourage everyone to rally behind a peace process seeking an end for Latin America’s longest-running conflict and to address the inequalities that fueled it.

monuments. But when deadly violence hit Charlottesville, new calls were sparked for the statues to come down.

8. FEDS EXPECTED TO SHARE PLANS ON TITLE IX ENFORCEMENT Obama administration guidance that governs how colleges handle sexual assault complaints may be revised because some critics say the rules went too far.

5. IN MESSAGE TO PYONGYANG, THAAD UPGRADED Dozens of protesters are injured as the U.S. military adds more launchers to the hightech missile-defense system it installed in a South Korean town to better cope with the North’s threats.

9. DEAD TREES FORCE FIREFIGHTERS TO SHIFT TACTICS U.S. Forest Service statistics compiled for the AP show that about 6.3 billion dead trees are still standing in 11 western states and about 20 percent were likely killed by a massive beetle outbreak.

6. RESEARCHERS TACKLING FRESH QUESTIONS ABOUT CTE AFFECTING NFL The suspected cause is repeated head blows for the degenerative brain disease now detected in the brains of nearly 200 football players after death.

10. WHO STOOD IN WAY OF COVETED US OPEN MATCHUP Juan Martin del Potro beat Roger Federer in the quarterfinal round, spoiling a showdown with the Swiss tennis star’s longtime rival, Rafael Nadal.

7. EX-CONFEDERATE CAPITAL EYES STATUES’ REMOVAL Richmond, Virginia, was in the midst of studying how to add historical context to the

Entertainment Lacheys, Debbie Gibson lead ‘Dancing with the Stars’ cast NEW YORK (AP) — Nick and Vanessa Lachey, retired athletes Derek Fisher and Terrell Owens, and singer Debbie Gibson headline the upcoming season of “Dancing with the Stars.”

Other cast members on the ABC reality competition include “Malcolm in the Middle” actor Frankie Muniz, professional wrestler Nikki Bella and “Property Brothers” star Drew Scott.

The Lacheys are partnering with married dancers Peta Murgatroyd and Maks Chmerkovskiy.

The NFL’s Owens and the NBA’s Fisher are looking to follow in the footsteps of another pro

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Local & State News Bagnall Continued from Page 1A been working on the project for years with Bagnall.

“It’s a problem that my lab has been working on for a long time, we’ve had it on the back shelf to tackle in the future, she expressed an interest so we pulled it off the shelf and put a series of experiments together to examine this,” Klipec said.

Calling Bagnall one of the most dedicated students he’s ever worked with, Klipec described her as “an extremely bright student, doing extremely bright work, that’s come to fruition.”

Understanding how the rats respond gives researchers like Bagnall and Klipec insight into how humans might respond, as well. For Bagnall, a senior at Drake this fall who plans to attend medical school, the research is a pathway towards understanding addiction.

“If you give them cocaine then it increases the amount of dopamine in the brain, it makes the rats feel good and they press the lever a lot more,” Bagnall said.

Bagnall and Klipec hope the research serves as a springboard for neuroscientists who are working on understanding the

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Continued from Page 1A I quickly found a job at Skiff Medical Center soon after this and have been there ever since in their outpatient rehab department. I have been highly involved with the Newton School district for the last 10 years through the PTA and volunteering in classrooms that my children have been in through the years. I have also served on the YMCA board, currently serve on the Jasper County Conservation Board and am also on the Newton Wellness Coalition. I am currently coaching the Newton middle school girl’s cross country program and have volunteered with the high school girl’s program in the past as

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brain’s responses to addiction.

Klipec credited Bagnall for her approach to the problem, calling her “the prime mover” and laying all the credit at her feet.

“I think people will be excited about the way we’re approaching this, the impact is pretty big for people who are interested in understanding neurology,” Klipec said. “We’re mainly opening doors with this paper, we haven’t closed them yet.”

Presenting her paper to the Society for Neuroscience will represent a milestone achievement for Bagnall, who’s been working on the project five days a week for the last two years.

“It’s been a long process, and it’s a commitment that you make, I’m very lucky to have had a good professor that’s flexible and was able to work with me on this project,” Bagnall said.

The work won’t end with the presentation, however, Bagnall and Klipec are continuing their research, now starting to study how the rats respond to food while they’re under the influence of cocaine and amphetamines.

While Bagnall will miss her colleagues and the daily experience of working in the lab, she’s excited that the project will continue now that she and

well. I believe strongly in giving back to your community and love to help connect different community entities to help make our community stronger.

What qualifications do you think makes an effective school board member? I feel being an active listener and communicator are two of the most important traits. Being able to take in all points of view surrounding varied issues and then asking questions to further clarify concerns are also valuable skills. Honest, open communication is important to be able to work effectively with the board team and with administration. Being a problem solver and promoter for our school district, and being able to help set a tone that supports innovation and

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Submitted Photo Madison Bagnall, with her professor, William Klipec, is pictured after being honored as the Outstanding Senior in Neuroscience

by Drake University this spring.

In November, Bagnall and Klipec will present her paper at the Society for Neuroscience 2017 Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., Nov. 11-15.

Klipec have recruited new students to take her place in the project following graduation next year.

“We have so many great ideas that I’m sad I won’t get to follow through on, but I’m really excited that they’re going to keep it going,” Bagnall said.

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a positive supportive culture throughout our district are also important qualities.

Standardized test scores are holding more weight in Iowa’s education policy than ever before, What do districts such as Newton need to do to ensure continued improvement in test scores and reach 80 percent proficiency in each grade level? I feel we are doing the right thing by adding in the extra PLC (Professional Learning Community) time for our teachers this year. I think allowing our professional experts (our teachers) to delve into this topic of proficiency and other important learning/teaching topics will do nothing but help our school district and students achieve their goals. I feel tests scores are just one part of the

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“We had a company that did not want to bid because they thought there was things they couldn’t see and didn’t know how to bid it,” Sparks said. “We got Shive-Hattery involved for a total cost of about $3,000 to come up with a total drawing and the EFCO window guys came down to help them.”

Two Rivers Glass and Door, Inc. of West Des Moines submitted the low bid of $33,382 and was selected to complete the work.

The job includes the removal of the wooden window and salvaging the arch top on the window. Also, all interior trim will be salvaged to re-installation with a new aluminum window.

New windows from EFCO Corp., a window company headquartered in Des Moines, will be installed with covers, panning and trim in a bone white finish, matching the windows and doors previously replaced. The glass will be insulated units and fully tempered with a SN68 low-e coating and caulked for weather proofing on the exterior. The salvaged wood

picture of how our district is doing and I am impressed with the work I See happening every day in our schools to help our students succeed in so many ways.

What is one thing Newton is doing right? I have a hard time listing one thing, as there are a lot of things we are doing right! I think our biggest strength is our professional, passionate caring teaching staff who are working hard every day to truly connect with our kids. I think our utilization of technology and continued professional development about how to use technology in varied ways in all our classrooms is also a big strength of ours.

What’s one area Newton needs improvement in? I think our biggest area of

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need is an improved culture of communication. There is a need for better, more open and honest communication within our district and a need for improved communication to our families and community at large. I think that culture is something that needs to be worked on and improved upon so that we operate even more smoothly and effectively as a district. I am amazed at all we accomplish right now, but I feel if we improved our internal culture and communication more, we could even accomplish more.

What’s your vision for the future of Newton schools? My hope is that our schools become a driving force for why people want to move to our community. We should be doing

Whether you are planning to sell your home, buy a new home, or both, the importance of obtaining a home inspection can’t be stressed enough.

Without one, you could end up spending a huge sum in repairs, especially when dealing with the older home.

An inspection should always include checking for asbestos, mold, lead paint or radon leaks. But before stepping inside, a look at the outside is equally as important.

Is the home built on a hillside or in a flood-prone area?

Both could mean damage to the foundation, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Large trees can be beautiful, but they can also damage the roof, and tree roots can wreak havoc on the foundation. Your home inspector should also check out the sidewalk, driveway, steps, windows, doors, siding and trim. Examination of porches, decks, and balconies can reveal cracks, rotten wood, sinking or leaning.

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Surface drainage is also extremely important, which can be affected by a home’s roof, including its age, roof draining systems, buckled shingles, and loose gutters and downspouts, says NAR. Skylights and chimneys must also be checked for leaks and damage.

Inside the home, a plumbing inspection should include the water heater, drainage pumps and sump pumps, looking for weak water pressure, banging pipes, or rust. You should also know the water heater’s age, energy rating and if its size is right for the size of the home. The electrical service should be upto-date with adequate wiring, service panel, breakers or fuses, adds NAR. Additionally, does the home have adequate insulation and ventilation in the attic and crawl space?

Finally, there are the obvious areas: Walls, ceilings, floors; steps, stairways, railings, countertops and cabinets. A good inspector will look for insect damage, rot and poor construction.

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trim will be re-installed at the jamb, head and conditions as required.

A five-year warranty from EFCO will be applied to materials and a 10-year warranty is available on the glass as well as the finish.

“This window is to the “T” the exact window that is there now,” Sparks said. “With everything they have to do to get that large of a window today, everything that is involved in the window with the number of panes, the edge work, the arch, everything will be almost identical to now.”

Supervisor Doug Cupples asked if Sparks had confidence in Two Rivers Glass and Door to complete the project.

Sparks said the company has around since 1992 and has been involved in multiple major projects in Des Moines.

“I don’t doubt that this window needs replaced. We are having a lot of problems on the inside,” Supervisor Joe Brock said.

Sparks said the window will take eight to 10 weeks to arrive after it is ordered. Exterior left equipment will be required to access the window and during the removal and installation of the window the area will be closed off for safety. so well in so many areas and effectively communicating that progress, that people start seeking out the reasons for our success. We should be reaching for high goals and attaining them as a team and clearly showing our community and beyond how valuable a public education in Newton is to our community.

With state revenue shrinking, Iowa’s public education funding levels are likely to remain uncertain for the foreseeable future. What do you see as Newton’s primary funding priorities in the coming years? The primary funding priority should always be what benefits our kids most directly.

Our funding formulas from the state and federal levels are very frustrating and hard for us to directly control, though it is important for us to advocate these frustrations directly to our legislators and through our education and school board associations. It is important for us to be good stewards of our taxpayers’ money and important for us to keep having good conversations and brainstorming as a district team about how to do more with less, if education funding streams remain stagnant or lower. Making sure our community is well educated and aware of our constraints is also important, as I believe strongly in our community and its generous people and letting them know how they can help support our kids and teachers can also be a powerful benefit to our school district.

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Learning about grit

In the Neighborhood Pam Rodgers

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hen someone is said to have grit, I’ve always taken it to be a synonym for determination. The words have similar meanings. Grit is defined as a “firmness of mind; invincible spirit; unyielding courage or fearlessness; fortitude;” while determination is “the quality of mind which reaches definite conclusions; decision of character; resoluteness.”

Not exactly the same, but the ideas are similar. I guess what matters most isn’t the word you assign to it. What matters is the person who is behind the word itself.

I recently finished “Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance” by Angela Duckworth who has degrees in psychology and has helped develop what is called “The Grit Scale.”

The book is a culmination of her years of studying the topic, and it made

for an interesting read. Duckworth applied the ideas to a wide range of areas, but one of the most prominent examples is the West Point Academy.

West Point can trace its roots back to the 1800s and is known as one of the toughest programs in which to be admitted. The cadets are chosen following a two-year application process, which selects only the most talented — the best of the best. However, some of the top-rated recruits still fail to make it through the first step — cadet basic training, aka Beast Barracks.

Duckworth was a part of the team that explored why this was happening, and the answer came in the form of the Grit Scale. It was discovered talent isn’t the best indicator in how well a person will succeed, it’s only part of the equation.

I took the Grit Scale and scored a 4.2

out of 5. Apparently I have some grit, but I still don’t see myself as gritty as some of the people Duckworth discussed in the book. I could never relate with the likes of Pete Carroll or Jeff Bezos, two people she brought up frequently in the book.

I can’t get the point across as well as Duckworth (you’ll have to read the book), but what spoke to me was an emphasis on effort and perseverance. These principles have guided me through several moments in my life, the difficult ones in particular. I don’t pretend to have a wide-reaching impact. My struggles will never be made into books or movies. The only people who will even know about them are my family and close friends.

Duckworth made a point that grit can be cultivated, and that is where I could really relate. Gritty people are those who do something difficult and don’t quit.

She used playing sports or learning a musical instrument as examples. I’ve done both of those.

I had a hard time reading music when I first started playing the clarinet, but I knew quitting wasn’t an option. I stuck

with it and played until I graduated high school. I was involved in sports since elementary school. I had my struggles in each sport I played, but I never quit.

The only thing I ever quit was dance team. It turns out I am not a dancer, but I still competed the season before I did.

I didn’t realize it at the time, but I was building grit in these settings.

Wise parenting is one of the reasons.

Duckworth described this as supportive, yet demanding parents who show interest in their child’s goals. It was like she was talking about my Mom and Dad. My parents supported me through everything, but they never let me take the easy way out. I didn’t have to be the best, I just had to do my best and not give up.

I always thought they taught me determination to succeed. Apparently, I was using the wrong word. I owe all my grittiness to my parents. I may never be a Pete Carroll, Jeff Bezos or a West Point grad, but I’ll use my grit to accomplish my own goals and never give up.

Contact Pam Rodgers at prodgers@newtondailynews.com

Empty Nest Curt Swarm

Turtle Island “Everything in these two rows of tables, 50 cents,” I told the dark-skinned couple as they moved slowly down the aisle, stopping occasionally to pick up an item and inspect it, an old-style eggbeater, a slightly used George Foreman grill, complete with instructions.

I had joined the throng of “garage sellers” who blossom during Old Threshers in Mt. Pleasant, deluging the landscape with hawkers (including every road leading into Mt. Pleasant), selling everything from pots and pans to rusty old tractors. Only I was “justified” in holding my garage sale. When Ginnie and I got married going-on two years ago, we merged two households. We’d both had hurry-up garage sales at the time, but there was still a lot of stuff left over I had shoved into the barn and let the mice have their way with. Since I’m wanting to get a bucket-calf in the spring, I needed to make room.

Everything had to go, and fast. I priced the stuff for a quick sale, so I wouldn’t have to handle it again, or haul it to the Quarter-Maybe-More store. A lot of the items I had paid good money for, like an antique ballot box — bye bye, only $2.

The man stopped and fingered a black iron trivet in the shape of a turtle. There were two of them — a mamma and baby turtle, or maybe a papa and baby.

I knew what he was thinking, “Fifty cents each or fifty cents total?”

Before he could ask, I volunteered, “They go together, fifty cents total.”

He reached in his pocket for change.

“You know where Turtle Island is?” he asked.

I thought for a moment. I had heard the term somewhere. “Uh, Wisconsin?” I ventured.

He harrumphed, “Turtle Island is North America.”

“That’s right. Now I remember.” Then it came to me. The couple was not Hispanic like I had assumed.

They were Native American.

He launched into the story using a lot of hand gestures. “Sky Woman fell down to earth when it was covered with water. Different animals tried to swim to the bottom of the ocean to bring back enough dirt to create land. The muskrat was able to gather dirt and put it on the back of a turtle. The turtle grew into North America. That’s why North America is called Turtle Island. Some say it resembles a turtle.”

My phone beeped. My old phone had crapped out, and I had just gotten a new one. I was still getting used to it.

He shook his head in disgust, “That gadget gonna save your bacon when you’re up to your neck in water?”

I must have looked puzzled.

“Ask the folks in Texas. Phones went dead after 24 hours. Couldn’t charge’m. Most rainfall ever in the United States.”

He really emphasized the word, “ever.”

I shook my head in agreement.

“It’s only the beginning, white boy. Man has polluted the environment until She cries out for help.”

After they left I checked my phone for the average elevation of Iowa. It’s 1,100 feet. Illinois is 800. Illinois will go first.

YOUR VIEW

Iowa education has perspective problem How we perceive a situation determines how we respond to it. For decades, Iowa educators used a system of memorization that was actually a failure, but the failure was hidden by falsely claiming students who could not learn in such a system to be defective. This discriminatory perception was embedded in the teacher training programs, was part of the licensing requirements, was definitely in the classrooms — and it continues to be reflected in the December 2016 assessment of the elementary teacher training programs by the National Council for Teacher Quality.

In the December 2016 assessment for Iowa’s elementary teacher training programs, the NCTQ found only four programs included all five concepts for reading, but only one in the

state used the right materials and training techniques for teachers to be graded above failing. Even the University of Iowa, where the Iowa Reading Research Center is attached, completely failed at elementary reading. Iowa’s teacher training programs fail at using evidence-based research showing that it is the teaching methods and materials that are to blame for poor student proficiencies rather than defective students. A 2016 report cited one excuse for these failures to accept responsibility: “The Dyslexia Dilemma: A History of Ignorance, Complacency and Resistance in Colleges of Education.”

Iowa’s continuing absence of responsibility can be found in the 2014 enactment of Iowa Code section 279.68 and 281(Iowa Administrative Code 62) requiring that “all students in kindergarten through third grade participate in universal screening in reading to determine their level of reading or reading readiness. This requirement includes students

with the most significant cognitive disabilities who will or are likely to participate in alternate assessment based on alternate achievement standards in third grade.”

The problem with this is the presumption that something is wrong with the students rather than the system.

Iowa’s Special Education continues to presume the students to be defective, so there is no attempt to remediate for the ineffective teaching that actually created the situation in the first place for most students assigned to Special Ed. This lack of accepting responsibility not only fails the students (reducing the skills of the workforce and tax revenues), but it also fails at correcting the embedded problems with Iowa’s teacher training programs. The state attempt to write an accountability plan for ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act) claims it will be successful, but does not change the false belief in defective students.

Sue Atkinson Baxter

SPEAK OUT How to contact your elected officials

Jasper County Supervisors Joe Brock, board chair 5687 S. 68th Ave. W. Monroe, IA 50170 641-521-1501 jbrock@co.jasper.ia.us

Dennis Carpenter, vice chair 8408 E. 56th Street Reasnor, IA 50232 641-521-9604 dcarpenter@co.jasper.ia.us

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

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

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Obituaries William B. Wright Sept. 5, 2017 William “Bill” B. Wright, 84, of Newton, died Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2 0 1 7 , at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. A celebration of Bill’s life and a private family burial at Oak Hill Cemetery in Brayton, will take place at a later date. Memorials may be made to the North High School Alumni Association or the American Heart Association.

Bill, the son of William Willis and Madge Estella (Bates) Wright, was born May 18,1933, in Des Moines. He had fond memories of his childhood days working on Howard Moore’s farm and spending time with his aunt Dorothy and uncle Chuck, whom he loved dearly. Bill gradated from North High

School in 1951, where he was a three sport athlete earning nine letters, three each in football, basketball and baseball. He was All-City First Team Quarterback in 1949 and 1950; All-State Honorable Mention Quarterback in 1949, All-City First Team Catcher in baseball in 1950 and 1951 and All-City Second Team in basketball in 1951. Following graduation, Bill attended the University of Iowa on scholarship for football and baseball, earning a letter his freshman year in football. After one year of college he was united in marriage with Carole Lee Stevenson, started a family and signed a baseball contract with the old Boston Braves (later the Milwaukee Braves and now the Atlanta Braves) as a catcher. Bill played two years in the majors as a bullpen backup catcher and several more years in the Braves Minor Leagues before returning to Iowa.

Bill worked and did modeling for Look Mag-

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azine before becoming a police officer for the Des Moines Police Department.

Following the end of his marriage with Carole, Bill moved to Newton, and bought Hesson’s Ice Cream store. Bill married Mary Jill Lewis and Hesson’s Ice Cream became Jill’s House of Hair. Bill later worked for the Maytag Company for five years and then for the Vernon Company, where he retired in 1997, after 20 years. On May 11, 1991, Bill was united with Susan Hutchins at the First United Methodist Church in Newton.

Bill was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Moose Lodge, Newton Country Club, North High School Athletes Hall of Fame, Des Moines Water Skiing Club and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, owning and flying his own small planes.

Bill was a talented carpenter and built his own home at the Lake of the Ozarks. He enjoyed traveling, playing golf with family

and friends and watching his grandchildren’s activities. Bill liked cheering on the Cardinals and Cubs on TV. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandpa, proud first time great-grandpa, brother and uncle who will be deeply missed.

Bill is survived by his wife, Susan K. Wright of Newton; children, Steven (Vicky) Wright of Mound, Minn., Scott (Theresa) Wright of Excelsior, Minn., and Teri (Mark) Hansen of Urbandale; six grandchildren, Tyler Wright, Thomas Wright, Brandon (Coley) Wright, Holly Hansen, Kaylee Wright and Kiersten Hansen; great-grandson, Bates Steven Wright; his brother, Richard “Dick” Wright of Atlantic; a nephew, Dan (Teresa) Wright; and a niece, Kristi Sue Wright. He was preceded in death by his parents; his second wife, Jill Wright; two sistersin-law, Pat Wright and Pamela Wright and a nephew, Rick Wright.

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Inspiron Logistics has updated its weather alerts.

When a weather alert is received on someone’s phone in addition to the usual text an URL link will now be embedded in the message.

If the URL is clicked on, a web browser message will appear that will show the entire script from the National Weather Service. This will include the towns impacted and potential impacts of the storm. This will provide a lot more detail to residents.

AMES — Iowa State University awarded a total of 894 degrees at the end of the 2017 summer term. Of the students receiving degrees, 515 were awarded bachelor’s degrees, 240 received master’s degrees and 139 received doctor of philosophy degrees.

Alexandra Broderick, of Baxter, received her bachelor of science degree in accounting and international business and graduated Magna Cum Laude.

Brklyn Braaksma, of Newton, earned a bachelor of science degree in child, adult and family services.

Rather than just receiving an alert that says their county is impacted and not knowing what the impacts might be or if their town is going to be hit.

Now is the time for residents to sign up for emergency alerts if they have not done so previously. Visit the Jasper County Emergency Management Agency’s website atjasperema-hls.org and click on the Alert Iowa button in the top right hand corner of the homepage.

Annual Maytag Maintenance picnic Saturday The Maytag Maintenance picnic will begin at 4 p.m. Saturday at

Maytag Park in Newton.

The 24th annual Maytag Maintenance will be at

the west shelter house.

Please bring a covered dish, table service and

lawn chairs. Call Rollie at 641-792-2227 with any questions.

Police Blotter Newton Police Department • Jacob C. Showalter, 19, of Newton, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of controlled substance — marijuana at 12:05 a.m. Sept. 3 after police made contact with a Ford Mustang convertible at Agnes Patterson Park after closing hours.

Showalter smelled of marijuana and there was a plastic bag between his legs. The bag smelled of marijuana and officers found another bag in the trunk with a green leafy substance that later tested positive for marijuana. Police also found a marijuana grinder with green leafy substance in the bottom. Showalter was arrested and taken

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• Ross R. Wadzinski, 30, of Newton, was charged with disorderly conduct and public intoxication at 10:54 p.m. Sept. 3 after police were called to 214 First Ave. W. in reference to a man wearing no shirt or shorts. Wadzinski was yelling and trying to start fights and reportedly tried to get into

someone’s vehicle. Police found Wadzinski on West Third Street South.

Wadzinski was confused and was talking to himself. He told police he had taken two pills but he didn’t know what they were. He also told police he uses methamphetamine.

Wadzinski was arrested and taken to the Jasper County Jail.

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EVENTS Fri., September 8th

Football Friday Night • 5:30pm • Brats, Burgers, Hot Dogs & Iowa Chops Thunder Nights after Party • Karaoke • 10pm-1am

Sat., September 9th

Open 10am • Iowa/Iowa State Game • $2 Well Drinks • $3 Fireball Shots (duringthegame)• $2 Domestic Bottles

Mon., September 11th Legion Meeting • 6pm

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at noon Thursday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 223 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

• Thanks with Franks will begin at 5:30 p.m.

Thursday on the downtown Newton Square.

Local businesses will be giving out free hot dog with their own special toppings to compete for the “Top Dog” award. The event is hosted by the Young Professionals of Jasper County.

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

• Thunder Nites Bike Night will begin at 6 p.m. Friday on the courthouse square in Newton.

• Prairie City 5K Park Run will begin at 7 a.m. Saturday at the Prairie City Recreational Complex. Hosted by the Prairie City United Methodist Church. No registration is necessary.

Strollers and dogs are welcome.

• Garden Thyme Club will meet at 8:30 a.m.

Saturday at Deep Rock Station Gardens in Sully.

Visitors and new members are always welcome.

Contact the city clerk at 641-594-3493 for more information.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 10 a.m.

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

• Ostomy Support Group will meet at 10:15 a.m. Saturday at Skiff Medical Center, 204 N. Fourth Ave. E. in Newton. It is also open to caregivers, family members, health-care professionals or anyone else who would like to learn more.

The speaker will be general surgeon Dr. Rachel Knudson. If you have questions, call Lori Samson at 641-791-1283. Messages can be left on her answering machine.

• Iowa vs ISU Football Game Watchparty will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Capitol II Theatre in Newton. Doors open at 10 a.m. It’s free to the public. Pick up your free ticket at Moo’s BBQ, Riggs Printing and the Capitol II Theatre.

• Peer Support for those living with mental illness will meet at 11 a.m. Saturday at Optimae Life Services, 1730 First Ave. E. in Newton.

• Kid’s (Teddy) Bear Hunt will begin at 1 p.m.

Saturday at the Izaak Walton League in Newton.

Come out and hunt for bears. Get your bear license for $5. Event is hosted by the Rock Creek Ikettes.

• Bison and Elk Walk and Talk will begin at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge in Prairie City. Take a guided hike along the half-mile Overlook Trail. To register or for more information, call 515-994-3400 or email Doreen_vanryswyk@fws.gov.

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Wife concerned about husband talking to neighborhood kids DEAR ABBY: I have been happily married to “Roger” for 20 years and have two kids still at home. They are pretty independent now, but my husband was very involved in coaching and volunteering when they were younger.

Sometimes when Roger and I take walks, we run into children playing in a yard or biking up and down the block.

If they initiate conversation, I’ll smile at them and respond with a quick “hi” or “nice bike” and keep walking, but my husband will stop to chat or listen to what they say. I have told him not to do that regardless of whether they seem willing. My fear is that an overprotective mom (like many of us moms) glancing out the window and seeing a middle-aged stranger talking to their child may assume the worst.

I know Roger loves kids, and we both sometimes miss the younger years when kids could be more open and talk with adults, but times have changed.

This used to happen more often when we’d go swimming with our kids and other kids who were bored and not closely supervised would be looking for other people playing together to join. I used to worry then that if I wasn’t there it could be misconstrued, although my fears never came to pass.

Do you agree that adults (and especially male adults) have to be overly cautious about engaging in any communication with an unaccompanied child? — CHANGING TIMES IN THE MIDWEST DEAR CHANGING TIMES: I think (regrettably) that the answer to your question is yes. Because fears of molestation are so prevalent now, males do have to be more circumspect with minor children than they did years ago.

Frankly, that’s a shame, because kids gain so much confidence by knowing an adult is interested in what they have to say. Consider staying with your husband during these friendly instances as a “buffer.”

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have two homes. We summer in Michigan and winter in Florida. To save money on maintenance, I’d like to sell the house in Michigan and move permanently to Florida. My husband doesn’t want to be in Florida during the summer, but he also does not want to be in Michigan in the winter. He won’t make a decision, but he leans toward living in Michigan full time.

Because I don’t like living up north in the winter, I have told him I’ll be staying all year in Florida starting in January to see how it is. He plans to return to Michigan. Our Florida home is older, so to come out ahead financially, we would need to sell our place in Michigan in order to buy a newer one in Florida. Any ideas on how this could be settled? — WARMER WEATHER DEAR WARMER WEATHER: Your idea about living for a “trial year” in Florida isn’t a bad one. After spending a hot, humid summer there, you might change your mind about relocating permanently. You state that your reason for wanting to sell the Michigan home is you want a newer one than the place you presently own down south.

Perhaps you could satisfy yourself AND your spouse by simply spending some money to update the old one a bit. Please consider it.

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FORT DODGE — The man who burned down a root beer tent during a Fort Dodge community event has been imprisoned.

Timothy Wood, 29, was sentenced Monday in Webster County District Court to 10 years. He’d pleaded guilty to arson.

At Monday’s hearing Wood said he didn’t remember setting fire to the Little John’s Root Beer stand on June 2 during Frontier Days.

He said he was high on methamphetamine at the time.

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SIOUX CITY — Officials in northwest Iowa are scrambling to line up an emergency ambulance service after a nonprofit announced it’ll cease assistance at the end of the year. Siouxland Paramedics Inc. officials announced last month it’ll cease 911 services in Sioux City and North Sioux City as it tries moving toward a more sustainable model. They said a growing number of uninsured patients, declining Medicaid and Medicare reimbursements, and increased personnel costs have prompted the move.

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COUNCIL BLUFFS — A western Iowa man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for possessing child pornography. The U.S. Attorney’s office for the Southern District of Iowa says 56-year-old James Lee Palmer, of Missouri Valley, was sentenced Tuesday in Council Bluffs. There is no parole in the federal system. Palmer pleaded guilty in April to the single count after a search of his home last year by police turned up computers that contained more than 300 images of child pornography.

CORALVILLE — The University of Iowa and state prison officials are testing a certificate program that includes sessions at the Iowa Medical and Classification Center in Coralville.

The series is the first official academic cooperation between the Iowa City-based university and the prison facility. It builds on the institutional relationship developed by music professor Mary Cohen, who leads a choir composed of community members and inmates.

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Officials say train hit woman in Waterloo WATERLOO — Officials say a 67-yearold woman has been hospitalized after being struck by a train in Waterloo.

Medics and police were dispatched to the site around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Police say the woman was taken to a hospital for treatment of severe leg injuries.

Her name and other details about the incident haven’t been released.

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A heart to help

Woman jailed in shooting death of trucker at rest stop Baxter student launches effort to help pets in Houston IOWA CITY (AP) — A woman shot and killed a male truck driver inside his cab early Wednesday at an Interstate 80 rest stop in Iowa and was quickly arrested and charged with murder, authorities said.

The shooting happened at the westbound rest stop near Victor, about 40 miles west of Iowa City.

The Iowa County Sheriff ’s Office said the shooting was reported shortly before 3 a.m. and that when officers arrived, they found the trucker dead from apparent gunshot wounds in the cab of his tractor-trailer.

Mariana T. Lesnic, 43, was found at the scene and taken into custody. She was charged with first-degree murder and was being held at the Iowa County jail in Marengo on a $1 million cash-only bond.

In a criminal complaint, investigators allege that Lesnic killed the victim “willfully, deliberately and with premeditation by shooting him with a firearm” but provided no additional details. Authorities were withholding the victim’s name pending notification of his relatives.

The sheriff ’s office said Lesnic’s address was unknown. The criminal complaint indicates that she has a Colorado driver’s license.

A first-degree murder conviction in Iowa carries an automatic sentence of life in prison without parole.

Students disciplined after wearing hoods, burning cross CRESTON (AP) — A southern Iowa high school said Wednesday it had disciplined several students who appeared in a photo on social media wearing white hoods and waving a Confederate flag next to a burning cross.

At least one of the five people pictured is holding what appears to be a rifle.

Creston Community High School Assistant Principal Jeff Bevins first said the school became aware of the

photo early Wednesday morning.

Principal Bill Messerole told The Associated Press the students involved have been disciplined, but would not say what that discipline entailed, citing the school’s student confidentiality policy.

Messerole said school officials met with the students, but declined to comment on what was discussed. He declined to say whether he had spoken to the students’ parents or guardians.

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AXTER — A Baxter student is working to make a difference following Hurricane Harvey’s destruction in Houston by launching Operation Harvey for Pets in his community. As thousands of people were displaced, 13-year-old Bryce Barber wanted to ensure their pets weren’t forgotten.

Barber decided to spring into action when his aunt from Texas traveled to Iowa to dodge Mother Nature’s path. Barber heard firsthand from 25-year Texas resident Renee Johnson about the chaos.

Barber said he loves animals, and it broke his heart to see all the animals on TV being rescued, scared and homeless.

Johnson said most shelters were full and in need of an immense amount of supplies.

“I have volunteered in various shelters and it was really hard to see them in that condition,” Johnson said. “I’m passionate about animals, and I think it’s great people all the way in Iowa are helping out.”

Barber began his operation by placing donation buckets at the Baxter Family Market, selling raffle tickets at Cadillac Jack’s and by placing donation buckets at the school.

“Talking with Renee about the rescue efforts just made my heart break, and I felt I had to help somehow, so, I came up with Operation Harvey for Pets,” Barber said. “I also feel that Baxter is a great community and this town pulls together for many things and we have each other’s backs all the time.”

Barber said he tried to relate to the situation as much as possible by thinking of his Husky, Jasmine.

“I feel it is important because if we were in the same boat, everyone would come help us ...

Submitted Photo Bryce Barber, 13, has been collecting donations for pets in need following Hurricane Harvey. Barber’s aunt, Renee Johnson, will be taking the supplies to Texas on Saturday.

it is important to help cause the animals voices can’t be heard and we can speak for them,” Barber said. “I would be lost if Jasmine was down there hurt, hungry and scared so I just think about that.”

Barber’s mother, Heidi, said the community has been very receptive and supportive along with teachers at the school.

“I like our small town of Baxter and I know everyone is compassionate and steps up and helps everyone — we show that we care,” Heidi Barber said.

According to Heidi Barber, all monetary donations Bryce received have been used to buy pet supplies. Johnson will then take the pet supplies and deliver it to animal shelters in Texas.

Many residents have also

picked up supplies instead of money, Heidi Barber said.

“My sister is leaving Saturday,” Heidi Barber said. “She has been in close contact with the rescues and Fort Worth Animal shelter and they are very excited and thankful for all the donations coming to them from Iowa.”

The whole operation has left Heidi Barber feeling proud of her son and his efforts.

“He has a heart of gold and really cares about animals,” Heidi Barber said. “I want my children to do the right thing and help others.”

Items the shelter still needs are dog shampoo and puppy food.

Contact Kayla Langmaid at 641-792-3121 ext.

6533 or klangmaid@newtondailynews.com

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Join us anytime between 5:30 and 7:00pm at the Maytag Pool Pavilion for cool prizes and good food.

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Sign up for the following activities: After the picnic style meal, get ready to take the plunge in the Maytag pool from 7-9:00pm.

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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Space is limited in the pavilion, so you may want to bring your own lawn chairs. You need not be present to win any of the prize drawings after signing in.

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6 p.m. Friday Newton Square

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Motorcycles roll into town and will be on display around the square downtown. Come to enjoy music

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Iowa/Iowa State Game

11 a.m. Saturday Capitol II Theatre in Newton

The Capitol II Theatre in Newton will host a special viewing party of the Iowa vs ISU game.

It’s free to the public. Iowa fans will be in one theater and Iowa State fans in the other. Doors open at 10 a.m. Game starts at 11 a.m. It’s a family friendly event. Food items will be available for purchase including brats, burgers, hot dogs and macho nachos.

Random prizes will be given away. Pick up your free ticket at Moo’s BBQ, Riggs Printing and the Capitol II Theatre.

Kid’s (Teddy) Bear Hunt Come out and hunt for bears. Get your bear license for $5. Event is hosted by the Rock Creek Ikettes.

Bison and Elk Walk

Nature’s Notebook

1:30 p.m. Sunday Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge

Noon to 3 p.m. Saturday Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge is participating in Nature’s Notebook and is looking for volunteers.

An information session will be Saturday with a potluck and discussion about the program and what you can do to help. Requirements to participate in Nature’s Notebook are the ability to learn to identify a few species of plants and animals (training will be provided before next spring), to visit the refuge several times during the year to make observations and to record observations on paper and submit the data to refuge staff.

Bring a dish to share for the potluck. Questions will be answered at the information session.

For more information contact Karen at karen_ vistesparkman@fws.gov or 515-994-3400.

Come to the Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge to take a guided hike along the half-mile Overlook Trail.

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

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

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Friends Continued from Page 1A “I needed help from so many people, I realized that once a person is homeless it’s too overwhelming for people to get out of that hole,” Terlouw said.

Soon Terlouw and Taylor had gathered a small group of volunteers and they started working to identify and mentor the needy in the Newton area. They help people find housing and household items, make payments,

assist with transportation and help those in need find resources within the community to make ends meet.

While Friends in Hope is not sponsored by any religious organization, many of the members are actively involved in local churches. Current Facilitator Linda Curtis-Stopler said the group’s goal is to work hand in hand with local churches and community organizations like the Salvation Army.

“We are not affiliated with any particular church, but

I think we can all see this as ministry,” Curtis-Stopler said.

Too small to even consider becoming a 501(c)3 organization, Friends In Hope relies mostly on donors, and support from churches in the community. During the group’s Sept. 6 meeting, Curtis-Stopler announced that the Mission Coalition, an organization that’s a partnership of local churches had agreed to donate all of the proceeds from their annual pie sale at the McCann Center Flea Market to

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the organization. The pies, which are sold for $10 each, will hopefully generate more than $800 worth of revenue for the organization.

The money will help, but what Friends in Hope really needs is more volunteer support. Both Terlouw and Taylor are stepping away from the organization because the operation has become overwhelming. As a mentor, Terlouw always has her phone by her side, and for the past three years she’s been steadily responding to emergencies.

“We do this on the side, but it’s hard to manage this full time and maintain your household, and still have a social life,” Terlouw said. “I love everything we do, but we need more volunteers, there’s only so much a small group of people can do.”

To learn more about Friends In Hope visit their Facebook page, or contact facilitator Linda Curtis-Stopler at 641-792-4920.

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running backs room with a total of 80 NFL rushing attempts between them – obviously all belonging to Montgomery – is less than ideal.

With new vets at tight end and guard, wouldn’t at least one at running back have made some sense?

Both run blocking and pass protection are things insiders around the league will be watching very closely in Green Bay.

olts general manager Chris Ballard was at the top of an awful lot of lists of GM candidates before he was hired by Jim Irsay last winter, and a number of NFL insiders have told Pro Football Weekly the Colts owner really outsmarted more than a few teams by letting others shop and hire first before he got his guy.

Offseason additions like Johnathan Hankins and Jabaal Sheard appear to be extremely shrewd tier-two additions, and getting Malik Hooker with the 15th pick in the first round may prove to be one of the great steals of all-time.

But nobody’s perfect, and more than a few insiders we’ve talked to are questioning why Ballard would have gone to training camp with just Scott Tolzien and Stephen Morris behind Luck at quarterback if he had any indication Luck might not be ready for opening day?

Adding to that intrigue is Ballard’s holiday weekend trade of former firstround pick Phillip Dorsett — Ryan Grigson’s choice, not Ballard’s — to the Patriots for quarterback Jacoby Brissett.

Taken as a standalone deal, the trade is receiving solid reviews from scouts PFW has talked to, with the strong consensus being Brissett has a much higher ceiling than Tolzien, and that it’s likely Brissett will win the No. 2 job in fairly short order.

But, why wait until the week before the season opener to make the deal if the Colts had any idea Luck wouldn’t be ready?

The obvious answer is you wouldn’t, and that suggests Luck may not be on schedule with his rehab, and that the Pro Bowl quarterback’s 2017 debut could still be a number of weeks down the road.

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Could Dede Westbrook be Jaguars’ No. 2 receiver?

Andrew Luck

Can Packers ground game, protection be Super?

Packers general manager Ted Thompson is best known and highly revered for sticking with his own college scouting department and player development abilities when it comes to choosing talent.

That left some folks around the NFL scratching their heads this summer when he elected to shore up the tight end and guard positions with veteran free agents Martellus Bennett, Lance Kendricks and Jahri Evans.

The early returns on the Bennett and Kendricks signings are four stars, and one NFL scout tells Pro Football Weekly, with Bennett’s ability to play 60 minutes and catch and block, it could open up a whole new level of offensive explosion for Rodgers and Co. But of course some of that depends on the O-line’s ability to give Rodgers time to find his targets.

Thompson’s decision to part ways with both his Pro Bowl guards, Josh Sitton and T.J. Lang, in a five-month window since the beginning of last sea-

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son would be business as usual with youngsters ready to step in.

But four-year veteran Lane Taylor was solid but unspectacular replacing Sitton last year, and while Evans was once the best guard in football, he no longer plays to the level of Sitton and Lang.

With youngsters Justin McCray and Lucas Patrick behind them, the Pack is dangerously thin in the middle.

At running back, it will be exciting to see what Ty Montgomery does with a full season as the starter, and while each of rookies Jamaal Williams, Aaron Jones and Devante Mays have their fans, an entire

The Jacksonville Jaguars have undergone their share of offensive identity changes since the start of training camp — everything from losing their assumed starting left tackle to watching QB Blake Bortles nearly cough away his starting gig.

But one more recent development of note has been the apparent demotion of WR Allen Hurns, who was handed a four-year, $40 million contract extension in June 2016. On the Jaguars’ Week 1 depth chart, Hurns was listed as the fifth wideout — this after rumors last week that the team considered shopping him in the trade market.

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last season, plagued by concussion and hamstring issues, and the Jaguars appear to be moving on from the former undrafted receiver as far as being featured in a lead role.

Allen Robinson remains Bortles’ top option in the receiving game. But who is No. 2? We hear that it might only be a matter of time before fourth-round pick Dede Westbrook steps up into that role. Another rookie who figures to contribute right away: undrafted Keelan Cole, a preseason standout.

The Biletnikoff Award-winning Westbrook had a monster 2016 season at Oklahoma but fell in the eyes of draft evaluators because of concerns over his lean, 179-pound frame and major character issues. Alas, even as the Jaguars would like to see better practice habits and preparation from Westbrook, he has game-breaking ability that could complement a power run game and help draw coverage from Robinson.

Cole also could earn a steady role and take opportunities away from another disappointing receiver, Marqise Lee, over time. But it appears that Westbrook might be unleashed more in a big-play role.

One NFL personnel evaluator we spoke with noted how Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone appeared to have big plans for Buffalo Bills rookie speedster Marquise Goodwin back in 2013 before injuries set him back. The similarly sized and skilled Westbrook could fill the role Marrone hoped Goodwin would for a Bills offense that year that was strong running the football but extremely limited at quarterback with the likes of EJ Manuel, Thad Lewis and Jeff Tuel starting games.

Westbrook has been limited by injury, has only faced second- and third-teamers at this point and has not done much work in the slot, which are limiting factors. But from a bigplay standpoint, he could offer a dimension no other Jaguars receiver possesses. And this offense needs all the dimensions it can find.

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Could special teams — not QB — be Texans’ biggest worry?

The Houston Texans have some elements to be a Super Bowl contender in 2017. There’s certainly concern about the state of the quarterback position, with Tom Savage taking over for Brock Osweiler as the starter, and top pick Deshaun Watson the other option following the rookie’s up-and-down preseason.

But the way we hear it, Houston’s special teams actually could be the biggest detriment on a team that battled the Super Bowl champion New England Patriots as well as almost anyone late last season.

The defense — which gets back a healthy J.J. Watt this season — rattled Tom Brady in the playoffs badly. This unit can bring pressure, close down run games and, assuming they can stay healthy and replace CB A.J. Bouye, cover pretty well, too. In addition to Osweiler struggling mightily in the playoff loss to New England, though, another huge worry was highlighted in that game.

Coordinator Larry Izzo’s units broke down as well that night, allowing a 98-yard kick-return TD and suffering in the return game in what had to be a fieldposition battle.

There have been changes, such as replacing PK Nick Novak with Ka’imi Fairbairn, but Novak actually was a relative bright spot, even with three missed XP tries. P Shane Lechler was good last year, as was LS Jonathan Weeks. But the return units need Will Fuller and Tyler Ervin to flash more big-play ability and the blocking and tackling must be vastly improved for this group to be competent.

The last thing head coach Bill O’Brien needs is to have to get rid of Izzo or make more drastic changes. But if there is not vast improvement here, it could be more the special teams — and less Savage — that we speak of as the Texans’ Achilles heel.

PFW’s Power Rankings | WEEK ONE Pro Football Weekly’s Power Rankings are updated every Tuesday during the NFL’s regular season and are intended to rank teams based on their talent and performance to date. Rankings will change each week due to personnel changes, injuries and performance on the field, and a team’s ranking in any given week has no impact on where they might rank in weeks to come.

These are PFW’s Power Rankings at the completion of the preseason as teams head into the first weekend of regular season games.

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The champs until someone knocks them out

Better on field, what about coaches, hangover?

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Offense loaded, will defense be good enough?

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Run game will be fine but where’s the defense?

Plenty of playmakers but defense getting old

9. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

Is it just us or does O-line keep getting worse?

10. HOUSTON TEXANS

Replacing 4 starters on “D,” trying to find a QB

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If O-line, receivers better, these guys dangerous

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Love the kids but unimpressive exhibitions Maybe low but lost a lot on “D,” O-line banged up Defense terrific but O-line, QB, RB?

15. MIAMI DOLPHINS And Cutler shall lead them?

16. CAROLINA PANTHERS

Too low if Newton’s healthy, too high if he’s not

this team

21. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES Wentz has a lot to prove but front seven exciting.

22. CINCINNATI BENGALS Curious offseason for a now-lame duck coach

23. WASHINGTON

Losses of McVay, Garcon, Jackson seem big

24. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS

Luck’s ominous status makes them tough to peg

25. CHICAGO BEARS

Don’t be surprised if defense, run game top 10

26. DETROIT LIONS

More questions than answers here

27. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS They have talent; can Bortles answer bell?

28. BUFFALO BILLS

Sure looks like new regime has an eye on 2018

29. LOS ANGELES RAMS 17. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS While offense struggled defense Flavor of the day but where’s the “D?”

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18. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS

30. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS

If defense is better they will climb quickly

19. LOS ANGELES CHARGERS Could be much better but an awful lot of change

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By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News What a difference a year makes. A year ago both Newton High’s Cardinals and the Des Moines North Polar Bears were headed into Pregame the third game of the Outlook football season at 2-0 apiece.

On Friday, the Cardinals (2-0) have their home opener of the 2017 season against the winless Polar Bears. Kickoff for the varsity game is 7:30 p.m. at H.A. Lynn Stadium following the freshman game, which starts at 4:45 p.m.

“They are struggling. Last year’s game was played in the rain and they gave us a tussle, but their coach left and they had a good senior class,” Newton head coach Ed Ergenbright said about North.

“They have a new coach so we don’t know what we’ll see from them.”

North head coach Shawn Flanagan brings in his North team, which has been outscored 82-6 in its two games.

Sean Quinlan retired as the Polar Bears’ head coach after three years going 0-9, 1-8 and 2-7.

The Polar Bears have 12 seniors on their team led by quarterback Tre’Vawn Jarrett.

Jarrett scored the lone touchdown for North this season in last week’s 44-6 loss to Sioux City West. North lost its season opener, 38-0, to Waterloo East.

Jarrett has completed 18of-59 passes for 171 yards for the season and six interceptions. He has rushed for a minus-10 yards on 17 carries and the one TD. Junior running back Nahimana Meshack is the team’s leading rusher

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Wrapping things up in the backfield — Newton High junior defensive end Mason Lee meets Waterloo East senior running back Tyrell Gordon (9) in the backfield late in the second quarter last Friday night. The Cardinal defense has to establish itself early in Friday’s home opener against Des Moines North’s Polar Bears. The Bears come to H.A. Lynn Stadium winless against the 2-0 Cardinals. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m.

with 116 yards on 31 carries plus has five receptions for 30 yards.

Jordan Daniels is another junior running back with 62 yards on seven carries and has four catches for 11 yards.

Daniels returns kicks and punts for North. Sophomore Jaheim Temple is the top receiver for the Polar Bears with four receptions for 80 yards.

“It appears they run a similar offensive scheme as Waterloo East does. We’ll see a spread offense,” Ergenbright said. “Defensively, we can really work on fixing things we didn’t do well last week against East. Our contain game was pathetic, we blew some pass coverages and our tackling needs to be much better.”

Newton gave up two long TD pass plays and a long TD

run to Waterloo East and trailed 20-6 after the first quarter. The Cardinals regrouped and won 56-26.

The Cardinals amassed 502 yards in total offense — 431 yards coming on the ground — a week ago. Newton is No. 2 in rushing as a team in Class 4A with 784 yards on 100 carries, averaging 7.8 yards a carry. Dowling Catholic is the top rushing team in 4A with 855 yards, powered by running back Jayson Murray’s 430 yards.

“It doesn’t matter what team we’re facing, we have to be better defensively than we were last week,” Ergenbright said. “We gave them a strong ultimatum about being more physical and tackling better.”

Looking at the North roster, the Polar Bears have sev-

en seniors who have lineman numbers. Ergenbright said it was important for the Cardinals to establish control of the line of scrimmage from both sides of the football.

Newton’s defense is led by three seniors — free safety Zach Combs with nine solo tackles, two assisted tackles, one quarterback sack and an interception, and linebackers Grant Garvis with seven solo tackles and 2.5 assisted tackles and Blayden Rhone with seven solos, two assisted tackles, two sacks and a fumble recovery.

“Their No. 72 was a handful to handle last year. They have several bigger linemen,” he said.

North’s No. 72 is senior Caveon Stallings, who is a defensive lineman, but also sees

duty along the Polar Bears’ offensive line. John Harvey is a junior lineman with good size.

Offensively, Ergenbright said overall he has been pleased with what he has seen from the Cardinals. They have four players with more than 100 yards of rushing individually, “We still had a lot of penalties on offense last week. We have to clean that up because those will really hurt in later games this season,” Ergenbright said. “Our guys have been pretty focused this week in executing better. They are excited to play in front of a home crowd.”

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

Bolts ready for first-ever 8-man contest

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News The Baxter football team will play its first-ever 8-man home game at 7 p.m. Friday against English Valleys.

But it won’t be a normal game.

Channel 5’s local “Blitz” show will be in town for plenty of festivities leading up to the game. And the Bolts will be without their best player and another starting linemen.

“This day will be good for us,” Baxter coach Rob Luther

Area Prep Football Game Previews said. “It helps put the Baxter Bolts on the map. It shows that we are doing OK with this 8-man thing. We are still here. They’ll be a lot of people there. We just have to pace ourselves because it will be a long day.”

The festivities for the Blitz program starts with live broadcasts from the football field from 6 a.m. to 7 a.m.

There will be plenty of festivities in the evening leading

The Kinnick waves that went viral K

rista Young didn’t expect a lot of attention. She didn’t think a simple suggestion would take off.

She was wrong, and that’s a good thing.

Young’s gesture was simple and easy. But it has reached so many people in the last week. She’s been interviewed by a representative from the hospital, the University of Iowa, her local newspaper and by Sean Keeler of Land of 10, the new Big Ten website.

“When I reached out to Hawkeye Heaven about the suggestion, it literally took a few minutes,” Anita’s Krista Young said.

Young requested to the Hawkeye Heaven’s Facebook Page that fans at Iowa games look up at the U of I Children’s Hospital and wave to the children who overlook Kinnick Stadium after the first quarter of all home games.

This past Saturday was the trial run,

up to the game as well. But the Bolts will have to play English Valleys (2-1) without junior linemen Will Clapper and Brandon Hammer.

Clapper injured his knee in last week’s loss to No. 4 Remsen-St. Mary’s. An X-Ray Tuesday showed a partial tear to his meniscus. Luther expects him to miss around three weeks.

Hammer suffered an eye injury last week and the Bolts

This & That Troy Hyde and it passed with flying colors.

ESPN personality Scott Van Pelt had it as part of his nightly show, and other national networks and publications also have picked up the story.

Some would say it’s just Iowans being nice. Maybe that’s true. But with all the bad that’s going on in our country right now, this little shred of good was just what the doctor ordered.

Several families videotaped the wave from their rooms inside the hospital and then posted those videos to social media sites.

Hawkeye Heaven, who has more than 100,000 followers on Facebook, used his platform to spread the news.

It caught on like wildfire, and a new version of “the wave” appears to have become a tradition on gameday Saturdays inside Kinnick Stadium.

“I just think of the kids and how heartbroken I was to think about what they are dealing with,” Young sad. “It started out as a small gesture for the kids, but I hope something small can move mountains.

(1-1) already were without senior Bryce Bacon, who broke his collar bone in preseason camp. Bacon is expected to miss two more games.

“We have some playmakers, but we are thin up front,” Luther said. “It’s really tough

“I honestly didn’t think it would take off like this. I am still in a bit of shock.”

Young was at Iowa’s season-opening 24-3 win against Wyoming. She doesn’t have season tickets and may attend just one other game this season.

The tradition will go on with or without her though.

“I am not looking for anything in return, and I don’t care who gets the credit for this,” Young said. “It would be cool to watch a game from one of those rooms, but that’s even asking too much maybe.”

During that 24-3 win over Wyoming, Newton native Nick Easley had one heckuva debut for the black and gold.

Easley led the Hawkeyes in catches (four) and receiving yards (77) and his 45-yard touchdown in the third quarter put the game out of reach for the punchless Cowboys.

This week, Easley will play in his first Cy-Hawk game.

The Hawkeyes play the Cyclones at Jack Trice Stadium at 11 a.m. Saturday in Ames.

There are some intriguing matchups in this game.

Iowa’s running game against Iowa State’s front seven and Iowa’s young

to lose the best player on the field. Right now, we are just trying to get as many reps to the young guys as we can.

And we’ll try to get the ball in space the best we can.”

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secondary against Iowa’s State’s talented crop of receivers are two of the more important ones.

Iowa manhandled the Cyclones last year in Iowa City. The Hawkeyes will win again if the offensive and defensive lines can dominate in the trenches again.

Iowa needs to keep Iowa State’s offense off the field to win. If the Hawkeyes 1-2 punch of Akrum Wadley and James Butler rushes for 200 or more yards, the visiting team will keep the Cy-Hawk trophy.

For Iowa State, the offensive line needs to protect better than last year.

They have a lot to prove in this game and if they are successful, Jacob Park and the receivers can find success against Iowa’s secondary.

I don’t trust Iowa State’s defense yet. Northern Iowa went right down the field last week in its first drive and then went away from what worked after that.

Getting Manny Rugumba back on defense and James Daniels back on offense for Iowa is the difference to me.

Daniels runs the offense at center, and the Iowa offensive line does enough to give the Hawks one of their classic wins.

Prediction: Iowa 31, Iowa State 23

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SPORTS CALENDAR Thursday Volleyball Newton, North Polk at South Tama, JV 5 p.m., varsity 5 p.m.

Newton 9th/10th at North Polk, 6 p.m.

PCM at Roland-Story, 6:30 p.m.

Baxter at Don Bosco Catholic, 7:30 p.m.

Girls’ Swimming Ankeny Centennial at NCMP, 5:30 p.m.

Cross Country Baxter, Lynnville-Sully at Colfax-Mingo Invitational, 4:30 p.m.

PCM at Johnston, 4:45 p.m.

Friday Football Des Moines North at Newton, 9th 4:45 p.m., varsity 7:30 p.m.

North Mahaska at Lynnville-Sully, 7 p.m.

Colfax-Mingo at Hudson, 7 p.m.

PCM at Albia, 7:30 p.m.

English Valleys at Baxter, 7 p.m.

Saturday Volleyball Newton JV at Marshalltown tournament, 9 a.m.

Newton 9th at Indianola tournament, 8:30 a.m.

Baxter, Clarke, Des Moines Hoover at Colfax-Mingo Invitational, 9 a.m.

Monday Football Newton JV at Norwalk, 5:30 p.m.

Cross Country Lynnville-Sully, Colfax-Mingo, PCM at Pleasantville, 5 p.m.

Volleyball Dowling Catholic, Knoxville at Newton 10th, 5:30 p.m.

Lynnville-Sully at Colfax-Mingo, 5:30 p.m.

Baxter at Madrid quadrangular, 5 p.m.

Warriors beat Hawks

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News VICTOR — Lynnville-Sully’s Hawks won the first set of Tuesday’s South Iowa Cedar League conference volleyball match. Then the HLV Warriors netted the next three sets to win the match, 19-25, 26-24, 25-19, 25-19.

The Hawks fell to 0-1 in conference play and 2-6 overall. They play at SICL foe Colfax-Mingo at 5:30 p.m. Monday.

Senior McKinley Conover had five kills, 11 digs and one assisted block for the Hawks. She also went 15-of-15 at the service line. Sophomore Mallory Loftus downed five kills, put up three solo blocks and had an assisted block.

Camryn Russell, a senior, had four kills, four solo blocks and two assisted blocks at the net.

She was 25-of-25 serving with three ace serves.

Senior Skyler Young had three ace serves, going 21-of-21 serving.

Junior Shiloh Cunningham served up five aces as she was 20of-24 serving. She also had three kills, two solo blocks and one assisted block at the net. Junior Carson Fisk had three kills, one ace serve and was 10-of-11 serving.

Young was credited with 15 set assists and Cunningham had four assists. Conover came up with 11 digs followed by Fisk with seven. Russell and junior Makayla Rozendaal had six digs.

The Hawks were 101-of-107 serves in the nip-and-tuck match for 94 percent. HLV went 88-of-98 serving for 90 percent.

The Warriors downed 39 kills in the match to the Hawks’ 20.

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

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Prep Previews: District play starts Friday for most small schools Continued from Page 1B The good news for Baxter is that senior Jusson Roush is now on the team after not playing at all in Week 1 against West Central. He should be up to speed this week, but the coaching staff has moved him to center to compensate for the injuries.

“Roush has never snapped a ball before, but we are working on it as best we can,” Luther said. “We moved Andrew Esqueda to guard, too. So we’ll have a new center, a new guard and a freshman guard in Micah Kearns.”

The changes on the line will affect what plays Luther calls.

Expect him to dial up several pass plays where his talented skill guys can get the ball in space.

Defensively, the No. 1 priority will be slowing down junior Cooper Andreassen. Andreassen leads the team in rushing (304 yards and two TDs) and tackles (39 1/2) and he also has five catches for 50 yards and a touchdown, returned a kickoff for a touchdown and has six tackles for loss, an interception and a fumble recovery.

“On offense, he likes to get to the edge,” Luther said. “We need to keep inside the tackles.

If he gets outside, he will score because he’s faster than anyone on our team.”

Luther said the coaching staff moved quarterback Braydon Aker to defensive end to help with setting the edge. And Roush will play linebacker.

English Valleys blew out Tri-County 42-0 in a Week 0 game. The Bears lost 32-20 to Melcher-Dallas in Week 1 and defeated Twin Cedars 48-46 last week.

Cael Hester is the quarterback. He’s thrown for 311 yards, five touchdowns and three interceptions and rushed for 113 yards and seven scores.

He’s hooked up with five different receivers and four of them

have caught TD passes.

In his two games, Aker has thrown for 365 yards, six touchdowns and three picks.

Senior Devin Carson has 94 rushing yards and three scores, and senior Travis Lindemoen leads the receivers with 150 yards and two scores on seven catches.

Kickoff for the non-district 8-man game is scheduled for 7 p.m. The game will be shown on the Cube.

No. 9 PCM (1-1) at Albia (0-3) The Mustangs return to action after being handed a forfeit win by Montezuma in Week 2.

PCM cracked the Class 2A rankings without playing a game on the field. The Mustangs open 2A District 6 play on the road against winless Albia. The Blue Demons have been outscored 154-14 in their first three games.

In their three losses, Albia has allowed at least 200 rushing yards in each game. In a 64-7 loss to Washington, Albia allowed seven sacks and 361 rushing yards.

Albia also allowed five sacks and 278 rushing yards to a Pella Christian team PCM nearly knocked off in the season’s opening week.

Albia senior Cade Crall has thrown for 313 yards and a touchdown and he also has a rushing TD. The Blue Demons have rushed for only 79 yards in three games.

The Blue Demons’ best player is Tyler Stringfellow.

He leads the receivers with 12 catches, 185 yards and a touchdown. On defense, Stringfellow has 14 1/2 tackles and an interception.

The Mustangs have only played one game in 2017.

In that one game, junior quarterback Reed Worth threw for 265 yards in 16 completions.

Junior Wes Cummings recorded 110 total yards and junior Preston Van Wyk has 120

receiving yards.

Junior Cole Dustin had seven tackles and two tackles for loss to lead the defense.

North Mahaska (0-3) at No. 8 Lynnville-Sully (2-0) While the Hawks have allowed only 24 points in their first two games, North Mahaska has surrendered at least 36 points in all three of its losses.

Lynnville-Sully’s balanced rushing attack has produced 461 yards and eight rushing TDs in two games. The Hawks could have continued success against a Warhawk team which allowed at least 230 yards in its first two games.

In last week’s loss to Colfax-Mingo, North Mahaska’s defense allowed 154 rushing yards and 195 passing yards.

The Hawks’ top priority in their Class A District 6 opener will be to slow down Luke Groves, who has gained 480 yards and four rushing TDs in North Mahaska’s first three games.

Ben Sherburne has thrown for about 100 yards per game but also has six interceptions.

Colfax-Mingo picked off the Warhawk quarterback four times last week.

Senior Sage Zylstra leads a balanced Lynnville-Sully team.

Offensively, Zylstra and junior Evan Squires each have 126 rushing yards and one TD on 20 attempts.

Zylstra leads the defense with 18 tackle, two tackles for loss and a sack.

Junior Nate Stock has 88 rushing yards and two scores on offense and 11 tackles and two sacks on defense.

Colfax-Mingo (1-2) at Hudson (2-0) The Tigerhawks broke a two-game losing streak with a

blowout win over North Mahaska last week.

They’ll try to make it two straight wins Friday against a Hudson squad that continues to get votes in the Associated Press poll.

Hudson enters the game just outside the top 10 in Class A after dominating its first two opponents.

Hudson defeated 2A East Marshall 48-6 and then shut out Nashua-Plainfield 32-0 last week.

The Pirates are about as balanced offensively as a team can be. Junior Jacob Murray has thrown for 316 yards on just 14 completions. The team also has rushed for 459 yards, led by 232 from junior Christian Seres and 164 from senior Cameron Fulcher.

Murray has connected with seven different receivers, but only three have more than one catch. Zach Buzynski has two TD receptions on his four catches.

Hudson’s defense is led by senior Dawson Ellingson, who has 13 1/2 tackles, seven tackles for loss and five sacks.

The Pirate defense has combined for nine sacks, 17 tackles for loss and two interceptions.

Colfax-Mingo’s Reegan Van Dyke got the Tigerhawks out of their losing streak with five total touchdowns. He has 396 passing yards and six TDs in first three games. He’s also rushed for 144 yards and a TD. Van Dyke has found seven different targets but senior Alex Lewis leads the way with 11 catches for 177 yards and three scores.

The Tigerhawk defense has seven picks (Brady Berkey and Van Dyke have two each) and three sacks (Nick Barnes has two).

Senior Jake Dunsbergen leads the defense with 21 1/2 tackles and a pick.

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

NFL season opens with Chiefs playing Patriots KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — When the Kansas City Chiefs trimmed their roster to the 53-man limit less than a week before their opener in New England, all but 10 of the players they kept were on the roster last season.

There’s a very good reason for that.

The Chiefs won 12 games and their first AFC West championship since 2010, earning a first-round bye in the playoffs. And while injuries hamstrung them late in the year, and a hopeless performance by their offense doomed them in a postseason loss to Pittsburgh — at home, no less — coach Andy Reid still felt his team was on the precipice of going much deeper.

“I would surely tell you that we have an opportunity to do that,” Reid admitted during training camp. “Now we have to do our work. We’ve had a good offseason, but it starts now.”

What better place to start than against the Patriots on Thursday night?

The prospect of opening up against the Super Bowl champions on the road makes it doubly nice that the Chiefs are stocked with veterans on both sides of the ball. They won’t be intimidated by Tom Brady and Co. in a hostile environment, a game that could well set the tone for the entire season.

Alex Smith is back under center. The offensive line returns intact, and may be even better after acquiring 2016 first-round pick Cam Erving from Cleveland to serve as the swing tackle. And despite a season-ending knee injury to

File Photo Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, right, talks to quarterback Alex Smith, left, during the 2016 season. The Chiefs play at New England Thursday for the 2017 NFL season opener.

running back Spencer Ware, the Chiefs still have plenty of weapons in speedy wide receiver Tyreek Hill, tight end Travis Kelce and rookie running back Kareem Hunt.

The Chiefs’ strength should be defense, though, especially if they can stay healthy.

Pass rusher Justin Houston is finally 100 percent after dealing with knee injuries the past two seasons. Veteran linebacker Derrick Johnson is back from a ruptured Achilles tendon. And while strong safety Eric Berry missed much of camp with a heel injury, he expects to be ready.

Throw in one of the league’s top cornerbacks in Marcus Peters, new defensive tackle Bennie Logan and depth across the board, and the Chiefs could have one of the NFL’s top defenses.

“We had a couple of injuries last year, but there are no excuses,” Johnson said. “We have to put the pressure on ourselves. Knowing that Andy

is going to do his job with the offense and score a little bit, which is great, we just have to do our job.”

As the Chiefs prepare to open the season against the Patriots, here are a few key story lines: No QB Controversy: Firstround pick Patrick Mahomes II dazzled during the preseason, showing the kind of big arm and natural moxie that reminded Reid of Brett Favre.

But the Chiefs believe Smith is capable of carrying them to a Super Bowl, so he can rest assured in his job.

Then again, it’s nice to have a young and capable backup standing on the sideline.

Show Me The Hands: The Chiefs released Jeremy Maclin to save cash in the offseason, leaving their wide receiver corps with precious little experience.

Nobody has more than four years of experience, and the Chiefs could rely heavily on second-year pro Demarcus Robinson and rookie Jehu Chesson.

“Young group as a whole,” Smith said, “but I think their energy is the strength.”

Tight End Troupe: Kelce is one of the league’s best tight ends, and will be counted to take some of the pressure off those young wide receivers. But the Chiefs thought so highly of Demetrious Harris and Ross Travis that they only kept three tight ends rather than four like they have in the past.

Running Wild: Ware and Hunt were expected to share carries this season, but that changed when the veteran went down in a preseason game in Seattle. Now, Hunt is the unquestioned No. 1 running back, with Charcandrick West expected to give the third-round draft pick a breather.

The Chiefs also can use Hill and fellow wide receiver DeAnthony Thomas out of the backfield.

“We try to keep our eyes open,” Reid said, “but I do like the guys we have and I do have some flexibility there with some of the wide receivers in an emergency situation.”

Special Teams: Hill will continue to return punts, but the Chiefs want to keep him fresh by allowing others to return kickoffs. But that doesn’t mean the Chiefs are any less dangerous with Dave Toub, one of the best coordinators in the business, calling the shots.

One question mark is kicker Cairo Santos, who missed most of training camp with a groin injury. He returned to hit a field goal and miss an extra point in last week’s preseason finale.

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August 22, 2017 Tuesday, August 22, 2017 the Jasper County Board of Supervisors met in regular session at 9:30 a.m. with Supervisors Brock, Carpenter and Cupples present and accounted for; Chairman Brock presiding.

Human Resources Director, Dennis Simon, asked the Board to approve the hiring of a PartTime Jailer for the Sheriff's Office.

Motion by Cupples, seconded by Carpenter to adopt Resolution 17-62 a hiring resolution certifying the following appointment to the Auditor for payroll purposes: DEPARTMENT Sheriff's Office POSITION Part-Time Jailer EMPLOYEE Devin Herndon PAY RATE $18.10 RANGE/STEP Hire-In Non-Progressive Union Scale EFFECTIVE DATE 09/05/2017 YEA: CUPPLES, BROCK, CARPENTER A complete copy of the Resolution is on file in Office of the Jasper County Auditor.

Human Resources Director, Dennis Simon, asked the Supervisors to approve a new position Resolution for the position of permanent full-time Emergency Preparedness 1B Grant Coordinator for the Jasper County Public Health Department.

Public Health Director, Becky Prior explained that this position would cover a 6 county coalition and the salary of approximately $55,000.00 $65,000.00 and benefits would be covered by the $116,000.00 Grant available as of July 1, 2017.

Motion by Cupples, seconded by Carpenter to approve Resolution 17-63 a new position Resolution for the position of permanent fulltime Emergency Preparedness 1B Grant Coordinator for the Jasper County Public Health Department.

YEA: CUPPLES, CARPENTER, BROCK A complete copy of the Resolution is on file in Office of the Jasper County Auditor.

Human Resources Director, Dennis Simon, asked the Supervisors to approve a new position Resolution for the creation of 3 positions of permanent part-time Parents as Teachers Home Visitors for the Jasper County Public Health Department.

Public Health Director, Becky Prior explained that these positions would cover 3 counties and be paid for with a grant for salary and benefits. The grant is currently held by Marion County and they will reimburse Jasper County, this would be outlined in a memorandum of understanding with Marion County. Pryor indicated that each part-time person is expected to work 20 hours per week.

Motion by Cupples, seconded by Carpenter to approve Resolution 17-64 a new position Resolution for the creation of 3 positions of permanent part-time Parents as Teachers Home Visitors for the Jasper County Public Health Department.

YEA: CUPPLES, CARPENTER, BROCK A complete copy of the Resolution is on file in Office of the Jasper County Auditor.

The Engineer, Russ Stutt, was before the Board to present a Bridge Embargo Resolution on various Jasper County Bridges.

Motion by Carpenter, seconded by Cupples to approve Resolution 17-65 Bridge Embargo Resolution on various Jasper County Bridges.

YEA: BROCK, CUPPLES, CARPENTER A complete copy of the Resolution is on file in Office of the Jasper County Auditor.

Motion by Carpenter, seconded

by Cupples to approve Board of Supervisors minutes for 8/15/2017.

YEA: BROCK, CARPENTER, CUPPLES There were no Board appointments.

Motion by Carpenter, seconded

by Cupples to adjourn the Tuesday, August 22, 2017 meeting of the Jasper County Board of Supervisors.

YEA: CUPPLES, BROCK, CARPENTER Susan Young, Auditor's Clerk Joe Brock, Chairman September 7 Jasper County Payments 8/22/17 Advanced Correctional Medical...........................3,891.52 Ahlers & Cooney PC Services............................662.50 Alex-Teck Supplies............................847.75 Alliant Energy-IP&L Utilities............................5,993.64 American Home Finding Shelter............................1,446.15 American Society of Appraisers Education............................80.00 Anderson Erickson Food..................................787.61 Applegate Mulch Supplies.........................8,782.81 Arrow Pest Control Services..............................30.00 Aureon Communications Utilities............................3,086.36 Axon Enterprise, Inc Supplies..............................83.50 Ayres, Jack Mileage................................39.59 Barco Municipal Products Inc Supplies.........................1,946.09 Barney's Inc Services............................793.00 Barrier Group, The Maintenance......................400.00 Bennett, Kelly T Reimbursement...................75.00 Bills, Sheila Mileage..............................402.32 Black Hills Energy Utilities...............................208.84 Boettcher, Jeannie Mileage..............................179.23 Bradshaw, Fowler, Proctor Services............................962.50 Bruening Rock Products Inc Rock.............................20,450.77 Bullock, Richard Mileage..............................235.94 Cable, Gerriann Mileage................................74.37 Calhoun-Burns & Assoc., Inc. Inspection.......................7,503.60 Capital City Equipment Company Supplies.........................9,748.48 Capital Sanitary Supply Co Inc Supplies............................482.43 Carpenter Uniform Uniforms............................517.02 CBM Food Service Food...............................4,823.78 Central Iowa Detention Services............................324.00 Central Iowa Water Association Utilities...............................663.71 CenturyLink Utilities...............................655.64 Ciox Health Services..............................38.80

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Inspection.......................7,503.60 Capital City Equipment Company Supplies.........................9,748.48 Capital Sanitary Supply Co Inc Supplies............................482.43 Carpenter Uniform Uniforms............................517.02 CBM Food Service Food...............................4,823.78 Central Iowa Detention Services............................324.00 Central Iowa Water Association Utilities...............................663.71 CenturyLink Utilities...............................655.64 Ciox Health Services..............................38.80 City of Baxter Fees....................................30.35 City of Kellogg Utilities.................................37.75 City of Lynnville Utilities.................................33.60 City of Monroe Utilities...............................400.00 City of Newton Landfill Trash............................16,319.00 Cleaver, Gary Mileage..............................335.45 Cohen-Esrey Shelter...............................200.00 Colfax Comm. Senior Citizens Center Shelter...............................200.00 Crisis Intervention Services Allocations......................2,500.00 Cross-Dillon Tire Inc Supplies.........................1,120.00 De Jong, Tracy Mileage................................77.58 De Lage Landen Maintenance......................213.02 Deegan, John M Mileage................................51.90 Des Moines Jim Hawk Supplies..............................21.84 Diamond Oil Company Gasohol........................15,958.14 Diamond Vogel Paint Supplies..............................14.64 Dodd's Trash Hauling Trash.................................425.00 Dunifer, Alex Mileage................................72.76 Eastern Iowa Tire Tires..................................316.16 Eaton, Ryan Reimbursement...................35.00 Elliott, Rickie Joe Uniforms............................134.81 ESRI Inc Services.........................6,700.00 Fareway Stores Inc Food..................................616.10 Farver True Value Supplies............................266.85 Fastenal Company Supplies..............................95.69 Ferguson, Jean Mileage..................................1.61 Forbes Office Solutions Supplies.........................1,078.44 Gary, Melissa Dawn Mileage..............................142.85 Gateway Center Associates Conference........................133.28 Gatr Truck Center Supplies............................486.57 General Fire & Safety Equipment Services............................440.00 GeoComm Fees.............................18,423.00 Goodwin Tucker Repairs..............................759.40 Graham Tire DM Commercial Supplies............................711.90 Halo Branded Solutions Supplies............................445.12 Hanson Directory Service Inc Fees....................................70.20 Harms, James J Uniforms............................150.00 Harned, James Reimbursement.................100.00 Helms, Mary Mileage................................34.78 Herrema Construction Services.........................1,500.00 Hester, Ronald D Uniforms............................143.09 Hewitt's Service Center Ltd Supplies..............................75.00 Hoover, Mike Mileage................................54.57 Housby Mack Inc Parts...............................1,495.62 ICEOO Conference........................400.00 Imagetek Inc Copies............................1,779.70 IMWCA Fees.............................12,864.00 Iowa County Recorders Assoc Education..........................100.00 Iowa Dept of Natural Resources Bridge................................100.00 Iowa Dept of Transportation Supplies.........................1,106.06 Iowa Prison Industries Supplies............................807.30 Iron Mountain Records Services..............................79.45 ISG Field Services LLC Fees.............................43,259.11 Jacobs Electric Motor Supplies............................100.06 Jasper Co Engineer Signs..............................5,382.33 Jasper Co Sheriff Services.........................9,454.60 Jasper Construction Services Supplies..............................27.50 Jim's Johns Inc Services............................175.00 Johnson Reporting Services Ltd Services..............................61.25 Kabel Business Services Fees....................................81.00 Keltek Incorporated Equipment.........................481.96 Key Cooperative Fuel...................................315.06 Kielly, David G Mileage..............................154.08 Koeppen, Paul Mileage..............................144.45 Korte, Lori Mileage................................51.36 Kruseman Implement Inc Supplies..............................36.30 Kuhn DDS, Robert J. Services.........................1,760.00 Kunkel, Martin James Services............................160.00 L3 Communications Equipment......................4,027.50 Language Line Services Services..............................11.70 Larpenter RMR CRR, Debra L Services............................108.00 Lowry, Jason Scott Reimbursement...................40.00 Luetters, Kevin W Reimbursement...................50.00 Maach, Bruce Mileage................................49.22 Manatts Inc Mix..................................9,905.64 Martin Marietta Materials Sand.............................26,991.53 Medicap Pharmacy Medical...........................2,652.39 Mg Laundry Corp Laundry.............................124.60 MidAmerican Energy Co Utilities............................1,037.38 Midwest Automatic Fire Services............................266.00 Midwest Office Technology Inc Supplies............................577.65 Midwest Wheel Companies Supplies............................374.72 Motorola Solutions, Inc Services.......................30,305.00 MSG Newton Properties LLC Shelter...............................200.00 Napa Auto Parts Supplies............................227.88 Newman Traffic Signs Signs............................10,234.65 News Printing Company Subscription......................606.80 Newton Waterworks Utilities...............................991.25 Nicholson CSR RPR, Jacqueline D Services............................424.00 Nicholson, Scott W Reimbursement...................75.00 Noble, Jonathan Reimbursement.................246.34 O'Reilly Automotive Stores Inc Supplies............................162.29 Packaging Corporation of America Supplies............................875.00 Page County Sheriff Services..............................83.54 Partner Communications Coop Utilities.................................97.38 Peck Properties, LLC Shelter...............................200.00 Petted, Carlyn L Mileage................................67.41

Services.......................30,305.00 MSG Newton Properties LLC Shelter...............................200.00 Napa Auto Parts Supplies............................227.88 Newman Traffic Signs Signs............................10,234.65 News Printing Company Subscription......................606.80 Newton Waterworks Utilities...............................991.25 Nicholson CSR RPR, Jacqueline D Services............................424.00 Nicholson, Scott W Reimbursement...................75.00 Noble, Jonathan Reimbursement.................246.34 O'Reilly Automotive Stores Inc Supplies............................162.29 Packaging Corporation of America Supplies............................875.00 Page County Sheriff Services..............................83.54 Partner Communications Coop Utilities.................................97.38 Peck Properties, LLC Shelter...............................200.00 Petted, Carlyn L Mileage................................67.41 Polk County Auditor Services.........................1,040.60 Polk County Treasurer Food..................................835.00 Polk County Treasurer Services............................663.95 Ponder, William M Reimbursement.................237.41 Protex Central Inc Equipment......................3,600.00 Purchase Power Postage.............................520.99 Quicken Loans Shelter.................................50.00 Racom Corporation Services............................190.00 Reinhart Foodservice Food...............................4,963.59 Richards, Patricia Louise Mileage..............................100.58 Rick's Amoco Gasohol...............................87.08 Ricoh USA, Inc Maintenance......................319.93 Riggs Printing & Forms Inc Supplies.........................1,662.00 Roach, Edward L Reimbursement.....................2.12 Robertson, Celia L Reimbursement...................35.00 Rogers, Joe Mileage................................40.13 Ruehle, Becky Mileage................................45.48 Saak Inc Repairs................................20.00 Sadler Power Train Truck Parts Supplies............................121.40 Scarnati, Peter Mileage..............................134.29 Schroeder, Kristin Mileage..................................2.68 Shive-Hattery, Inc Services.......................22,259.04 Smith's Quality Rental Supplies..............................39.90 Snap-On-Tools Corp Tools.................................549.01 Staples Inc Supplies............................127.27 State Steel of Des Moines Supplies.........................1,024.46 Steenhoek, Brenda Reimbursement...................82.10 TCR Roofing LLC Repairs...........................1,105.91 Terminal Supply Co Supplies............................111.01 Theisens Supplies..............................26.58 Think Safe Inc Equipment......................1,510.00 Transit Works Services............................179.95 Trease, Eurita Mileage..............................145.52 Ubben Building Supplies Inc Supplies............................825.00 US Cellular Utilities...............................741.85 Utility Equipment Co Supplies............................862.34 VanManen, Kelli Reimbursement...................73.16 VanRyswyk P & H Inc Services............................300.00 VanWaardhuizen, Scott R Reimbursement...................37.00 Vision Technology Solutions Fees..................................255.25 Wahltek Maintenance...................2,970.00 Warnick Inc Supplies.......................12,135.00 Warren County Sheriff Services..............................34.00 West Publishing Corporation Services............................899.38 Wickman, Ron Mileage................................97.91 Windstream Utilities............................1,671.81 Winfield, Kristina Reimbursement...................61.77 WP Barber Lumber Co Inc Supplies..............................26.40 Ziegler Inc Supplies............................194.55 Grand Total................381,549.86 September 7 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE A Road Vacation Public Hearing will be held September 19, 2017, September 26, 2017 and October 3, 2017 at 9:30am in the Board of Supervisors Office, Room 203 of the Jasper County Courthouse in Newton, Iowa.

The Jasper County Engineer's Office has received a request that action be taken to vacate and close a section of Jasper County secondary road and bridge, described as: The Level “C” portion of S 112th Ave W between sections 20 & 29-78N-20W of West Fairview Township in Jasper County, Iowa and the Structure Q09, FHWA number 195860 September 7 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT OF JASPER COUNTY Ditech Financial LLC Plaintiff, vs.

Jessica L McNeer; Parties in Possession; Matthew A McNeer; Unknown Spouse, if any, of Jessica L Mcneer; Unknown Spouse, if any, of Matthew A. Mcneer; State of Iowa, Child Support Recovery Unit; State of Iowa; Nebraska Furniture Mart, Inc., et al.

Defendants.

EQUITY NO: EQCV120618 ORIGINAL NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION You are notified that a petition has been filed in the office of this court naming you as a defendant in this action. The petition was filed on August 16, 2017, and prays for foreclosure of Plaintiffs Mortgage in favor of the Plaintiff on the property described in this notice and judgment for the unpaid principal amount of $91,490.67, with 6.125% per annum interest thereon from June 1, 2016, together with late charges, advances and the costs of the action including (but not limited to) title costs and reasonable attorney's fees, as well as a request that said sums be declared a lien upon the following described premises from November 3, 2008, located in Jasper county, Iowa: LOT NINE IN SKEIE EAST ADDITION PLAT ONE TO THE CITY OF NEWTON, JASPER COUNTY, IOWA, AS SHOWN

BY PLAT BOOK H, AT PAGE 326 (NOW SHOWN IN PLAT CABINET A, AT PAGE 132) IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY Also Known As: Lot 9 in SKEIE EAST ADDITION PLAT 1, to the City of Newton, Jasper County, Iowa, as shown

by Plat of Book H, at page 326, (now shown in Plat Cabinet A, at page 132) in the Office of the Recorder of Said County, commonly known as 922 East 19th Street North, Newton, IA 50208 (the “Property”) The petition further prays that the Mortgage on the above described real estate be foreclosed, that a special execution issue for the sale of as much of the mortgaged premises as is necessary to satisfy the judgment and for other relief as the Court deems just and equitable.

For further details, please review the petition on file in the clerk's office. The Plaintiffs attorney is James Larson, of

COUNTY, IOWA, AS SHOWN

BY PLAT BOOK H, AT PAGE 326 (NOW SHOWN IN PLAT CABINET A, AT PAGE 132) IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY Also Known As: Lot 9 in SKEIE EAST ADDITION PLAT 1, to the City of Newton, Jasper County, Iowa, as shown

by Plat of Book H, at page 326, (now shown in Plat Cabinet A, at page 132) in the Office of the Recorder of Said County, commonly known as 922 East 19th Street North, Newton, IA 50208 (the “Property”) The petition further prays that the Mortgage on the above described real estate be foreclosed, that a special execution issue for the sale of as much of the mortgaged premises as is necessary to satisfy the judgment and for other relief as the Court deems just and equitable.

For further details, please review the petition on file in the clerk's office. The Plaintiffs attorney is James Larson, of SouthLaw, P.C.; whose address is 1401 50th Street, Suite 100, West Des Moines, IA 50266.

NOTICE The plaintiff has elected foreclosure without redemption. This means that the sale of the mortgaged property will occur promptly after entry of judgment unless you file a written demand with the court to delay the sale. If you file a written demand, the sale will be delayed until twelve months (or six months if the petition includes a waiver of deficiency judgment) from the entry of judgment if the mortgaged property is your residence and is a one-family or two-family dwelling or until two months from entry of judgment if the mortgaged property is not your residence or is your residence but not a two-family one-family or dwelling. You will have no right of redemption after the sale.

The purchaser at the sale will immediate be entitled to possession of the mortgaged property. You may purchase at the sale.

You must serve a motion or answer on or before 12th day of October, 2017, and within a reasonable time thereafter, you must file your motion or answer with the Clerk of Court for Jasper County, at the county courthouse in Newton, Iowa. If you fail to respond, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

If you require the assistance of auxiliary aids or services to participate in a court action because of a disability, immediately call your District ADA Coordinator at 515-2863394.

If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800-735-2942.

This case has been filed in a county that utilizes electronic filing.

You may find more information and general rules governing electronic filing in Iowa Court Rules Chapter 16. You may find information concerning protection of personal information in court filings in Iowa Court Rules Chapter 16, Division VI. By: CLERK OF THE ABOVE COURT Jasper County Courthouse 101 N. 1st Street, #104 Newton, IA 50208 IMPORTANT: YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE AT ONCE TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS. September 7,14 and 21 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT OF JASPER COUNTY JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Plaintiff, vs.

Maranda S. Kearse a/k/a Maranda Suzann Kearse, a/k/a Maranda Suzann Carnes; Parties in Possession; Christopher Kearse a/k/a Christopher Gerold Kearse, a/k/a Christopher G Kearse; State of Iowa, Child Support Recovery Unit; Unknown Spouse, if any, of Maranda S. Kearse, et al. Defendants.

EQUITY NO: EQCV120615 ORIGINAL NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION You are notified that a petition has been filed in the office of this court naming you as a defendant in this action. The petition was filed on August 14, 2017, and prays for foreclosure of Plaintiffs Mortgage in favor of the Plaintiff on the property described in this notice and judgment for the unpaid principal amount of $150,035.21, with 4.5% per annum interest thereon from October 1, 2016, together with late charges, advances and the costs of the action including (but not limited to) title costs and reasonable attorney's fees, as well as a request that said sums be declared a lien upon the following described premises from September 27, 2011, located in Jasper county, Iowa: Lot Twenty-four of Skeie Addition Plat Three in the City of Newton, Jasper County, Iowa, as shown by Plat Book I, at pages 35 to 48 inclusive (now shown in Plat Cabinet A, at page 140) in the Office of the Recorder of said County, Also Known As: Lot 24 of Skeie Addition Plat 3 in the City of Newton, Jasper County, Iowa, as shown by Plat Book I, at pages 35 to 48 inclusive (now shown in Plat Cabinet A, at page 140) in the Office of the Recorder of said County, commonly known as 913 E 17th St N, Newton, IA 50208 (the “Property”) The petition further prays that the Mortgage on the above described real estate be foreclosed, that a special execution issue for the sale of as much of the mortgaged premises as is necessary to satisfy the judgment and for other relief as the Court deems just and equitable.

For further details, please review the petition on file in the clerk's office. The Plaintiffs attorney is James Larson, of SouthLaw, P.C.; whose address is 1401 50th Street, Suite 100, West Des Moines, IA 50266.

NOTICE The plaintiff has elected foreclosure without redemption. This means that the sale of the mortgaged property will occur promptly after entry of judgment unless you file a written demand with the court to delay the sale. If you file a written demand, the sale will be delayed until twelve months (or six months if the petition includes a waiver of deficiency judgment) from the entry of judgment if the mortgaged property is your residence and is a one-family or two-family dwelling or until two months from entry of judgment if the mortgaged property is not your residence or is your residence but not a one-family or two-family dwelling. You will have no right of redemption after the sale. The purchaser at the sale will be entitled to immediate possession of the mortgaged property. You may purchase at the sale.

You must serve a motion or answer on or before 28th day of September, 2017, and within a reasonable time thereafter, you must file your motion or answer with the Clerk of Court for Jasper County, at the county courthouse in Newton, Iowa. If you fail to respond, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

If you require the assistance of auxiliary aids or services to participate in a court action

residence and is a one-family or two-family dwelling or until two months from entry of judgment if the mortgaged property is not your residence or is your residence but not a one-family or two-family dwelling. You will have no right of redemption after the sale. The purchaser at the sale will be entitled to immediate possession of the mortgaged property. You may purchase at the sale.

You must serve a motion or answer on or before 28th day of September, 2017, and within a reasonable time thereafter, you must file your motion or answer with the Clerk of Court for Jasper County, at the county courthouse in Newton, Iowa. If you fail to respond, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

If you require the assistance of auxiliary aids or services to participate in a court action because of a disability, immediately call your District ADA Coordinator at 515-2863394. If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800735-2942.

This case has been filed in a county that utilizes electronic filing. You may find more information and general rules governing electronic filing in Iowa Court Rules Chapter 16. You may find information concerning protection of personal information in court filings in Iowa Court Rules Chapter 16, Division VI. By:________________________ CLERK OF THE ABOVE COURT Jasper County Courthouse 101 N. 1st Street, #104 Newton, IA 50208 IMPORTANT: YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE AT ONCE TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS. August 24 & 31, September 7

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SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 24, 2017, 12:00 PM CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS The City Council of Newton, Iowa met in special session at 12:00 pm on the above date in the Council Chambers at 101 West 4th Street South. Mayor Pro Tem George presided.

Present: Council Members Biondi, George (via telephone), Trotter (via telephone), Mullan, Kulis. Absent: Price.

Moved by Kulis, seconded by Mullan, to approve the transfer of Liquor License for Special Event on August 26th, Special Class C Liquor License and Outdoor Service for Hy-Vee Clubroom at 600 N 2nd Ave W. AYES: Five.

NAYS: None. Motion passed.

Moved by Kulis, seconded by Biondi, to adjourn the meeting.

Motion unanimously carried by voice vote. Meeting adjourned at 12:04 pm.

Michael L. Hansen, Mayor Katrina Davis, City Clerk September 7

Northwest

ESTATE/MOVING SALE 2505 W. 32ND ST. N. Thurs. Sept. 7th 4p-7p Fri. Sept. 8th 3p-7p Sat. Sept. 9th 8a-12, with all items ½ price Table and chairs, patio set, outdoor décor, curio, snowbaby collection, crocks, dining room table and chairs with matching china cabinet and server, kellogg wall phone, hall tree, ladders, garden and yard equipment, near new 3 wheel bike, montega bike, sectional, sofa, coffee table, end tables, full, queen, and king size beds, movie posters, bar table and chairs, near new golf clubs, ping pong table, swivel rockers, tv's, dressers, Pbuckley Moss, Terry Redlin and Jim Hansel prints, Normal kitchen and household items, 2 door shelving cupboards, guns, lots of tools in excellent condition and MUCH MORE. Organized by Many Treasures 641-521-2964 for photos and more detailed list of items available go to Many Treasures Tag Sales on Facebook.

Southeast

MOVING SALE Fri. Sept. 8th 9a-4p Sat. Sept. 9th 9a-noon Hand, mechanic & garden tools, True-life 4000 generator, Dremel jigsaw, electric 16 inch chainsaw, hand pump garden sprayer, tabletop band saw, skill saw, impact driver, electric drill, router, palm sander, power washer, Mantis tiller with attachments, fishing rod holders, train rail, and much more. Many household items, small tablet, portable DVD player, ear phones, glassware knick knacks, American fostoria pieces, linens, and more.

820 S. 10th Ave. E. Southwest

PERSONAL

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

GARAGE SALE Thurs. Sept. 7th 2p-5p Fri. Sept. 8th 7a-6p Sat. Sept. 9th 7a-12p Wide selections of holiday decorations, Hallmark ornaments, outdoor items, jewelry, Tender Heart Treasure Bears, novelty lights, large pet bed, electric fireplace, DVD's, shaped puzzles & other puzzles, books, board games, outdoor garden flags, women's 2x clothes, wooden kitchen chairs, tent, and much misc.

503 E Washington Colfax Kellogg

KELLOGG CITY WIDE Garage Sales Saturday, Sept. 9th 8am-?

Maps may be picked up at Todd's Tire in Kellogg Northeast

GARAGE SALE Thurs. Sept. 7th 8a-4:30p Fri. Sept. 8th 8a-4:30p Sat. Sept. 9th 8a-Noon

Last Sale of the Year! National Geographic magazines from the 20's, 30's & 40's, 78 rpm records, Union Pacific RR calendars, WWII newspapers, Kennedy assassination newspapers & magazines, galvanized metalwash tub, Naval Carrier USS Enterprise CVN 65 model (museum quality), USS New Jersey model, Jim Beam whiskey decanters including car decanters, some Ducks Unlimited & wagon decanters, DVD/VHS movies (some DVD's as low as $1), puzzles, craft books & magazines, children's metal lunch pails & thermos including Star Wars, Dukes of Hazzard, NFL, Six Million Dollar Man, and many many more, non-sports trating cards, casino tokens & chips, briefcase, purses & tote bags, vintage chickens, cookbooks, blender, salad shooter, vintage metal toys, casion baseball hats, tin state ashtrays, casino ashtrays, vintage wooden blocks, hardbound & paperback books, Three Stooges “Moe” doll & bobble head, Star Kist Tuna mermaid doll, slide/coin storage boxes, crocheted baby blanket, crocheted dish clothes, kitchen items, casino & airline playing cards, first day covers, antiques, collectibles & much more. Cash Only Please.

1519 First St. N. Newton Northwest

GARAGE SALE Fri. Sept. 8th 8a-5p Sat. Sept. 9th 8a-12p Home décor for all seasons, pine cone christmas tree, angels, curtains, rugs, purses, lounge chairs, puzzles, some antique tools, much misc. Something for everyone.

1408 W. 3rd St. Pl. N.

BIG GARAGE Sale Fri. Sept. 8th 8a-?

Sat. Sept. 9th 8a-noon Tons of baby boy clothes, lots of baby items, men's clothes, boy clothes up to size 8. Outdoor toys, ride on toys.

400 W. 5th St. S. ESTATE TAG Sale Sat. Sept. 9th 9am-2pm Dining room table & chairs, 2 occasional chairs, 2 curio cabinets, rocker recliner, dresser w/mirror, small appliances, Avon bottles, metal shelves, flea market benches and watches, lots of household misc. & truck toolbox.

720 S. 8th Ave. W. GARAGE SALE Friday, Sept. 8: 8am-2pm Sat., Sept. 9: 8am-2pm Lots of Misc.

2233 S. 24th Ave. W. Moose Lodge SERVICE DIRECTORY HOME IMPROVEMENTS

LEAKY ROOF, Missing Shingles???

Flat roof repair & coating.

Chimney repair & removal.

Soffit & fascia repair & cover.

General Repairs

INSULATION

Attic & side walls.

Attic fans & ventilation Leaf Proof Gutter Covers,

Gutter cleaning.

Call 641-792-6375

HEALTH & BEAUTY

PAINTING

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

INVESTORS

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.

WANTED

WANT APPLES that have fallen for my chickens. I will pick up. 515-771-6726.

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

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CLASSIFIEDS

In Print and Online Every Day • 641-792-3121 WANTED

RENTALS

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

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

Call about our

4 DRAWER Filing cabinet, 2 lockable drawers. Sears chain saw 16” $50., Sears bench grinder $40., Ridgid wet/dry vac. 16 gal. $50., Sears Recysnociating saw $40. 792-7058.

DOUBLE BED bookcase headboard, with foot board, metal mattress frame, and cross member boards. $20.00 Call or text: 641-275-0615

Service Directory!!

One Low Monthly Rate Advertised for a month in the Newton Daily News, Jasper County Advertiser and online! $60 for a 1” space, each additional 1/2” is $5 more!

Reach thousands of customers weekly!

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

SERVICES SELL FAST with the

Service Directory!!!

Oe

Low Monthly Rate Advertised for One Month in the Newton Daily News, Jasper County Advertiser, and online!! $84 for a 1” Space, each additional 1/2” is $5 more!

Reach Thousands of Customers Weekly!!!

For More Information, (641)792-3121 ext. 6542 FREE

FREE OLD Electronic equipment- DVD players, turntables, reel to reel tape deck and more. You haul.

792-9060.

RENTALS

1 & 2 & 3 BDRM apartments: heat, water, stove, refrigerator, drapes all included. Off-street parking.

641-792-4000.

EMPLOYMENT

Next to Hy-Vee! WALNUT CREEK/SOMERFIELD/ REGENCY APTS.

510 E. 17th St S.

Call Now for Details 641-990-7938

5 HP Briggs-Statton horizonal shaft engine, runs, needs carb work $25.

236-3541.

55-GALLON FISH Tank w/accessories, fish (everything you need) $200.

White Wicker Clothes Hamper $15. Xbox 360 Game - The Bourne Conspiracy $12.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. 1:64 scale Cars $12/each. 515-3137803

515-291-2846

1 & 2 Bedroom apartments available w/all utilities paid, as well as monthly discounts.

Starting at $500 EZ Keep 641-792-3443 FOR SALE

10 BIKE, in good condition $75., collectors item model of 57” Chevy $200., full size oil painting by LeeBurr $400., Seat Assist $85., Wahl hair clippers $30., post hole diggerr $50., brand new hiking boots size 10 ½ $70., antique pipe wrench $25., 14” tire trim for GM car 45., Super Toro blower/vac $55., round wood dining table & chairs $85. 641-841-0497.

2 BABY jumperoo bouncer seats one is horse/western style, plays music $10. each. Car seat Bundle Me, plush brown & tan $5. 641-792-9331 or 641-521-6447.

2 IOWA tickets for 2 games, North endzone sec134, aisle chairback seats, Sept. 16, North Texas $50. each, Oct. 28 Minnesota $65. each. 641792-4293.

2 IOWA tickets for 2 games North endzone sec134 aisle chairback seats Nov. 4 Ohio State $100. each, Nov. 18 Purdue $50. each. 641-7924293.

20 CU. Ft Stainless steel top freezer, ice maker, 3 years old $200. 641-2593032.

27 CU. Ft. side by side refrigerator with water in door and ice maker, older model, works fine $125. or OBO. 641-275-5411.

3 WROUGHT Iron dinning chairs with wicker seats, good condition $20. 515771-6726.

EMPLOYMENT

Jasper County Elderly Nutrition Floater Position Jasper County Elderly Nutrition is looking for a responsible individual to assist on a permanent part-time basis to help with a variety of duties: Kitchen duties, food prep, dishes, meal delivery and some light clerical work. Selected applicant will average 15 to 20 hours per week. Starting rate of pay is $10.26 per hour with no County benefits. Applicants are available online at www.co.jasper.ia.us at Elderly Nutrition located at 2401 1st Ave E in Newton or at the Human Resources Office located in the lower level of the County Annex Building at 115 N 2nd Ave E. in Newton Application must be received no later than 4:30 PM on Friday Sept. 8, 2017 to be eligible for the selection process.

Drug Test & Background Check required

Equal Opportunity Employer

AN ESTABLISHED screen printing business in Newton is For Sale by Owner.

Includes: 6 & 8 Color Press, Screens, Screen Exposure Unit, Screen Cabinet, Screen Wash Out System, Main Dryer, Spot Dryers, Heat Presses, Computer & Monitor, Inventory, Supplies & More.

Serious inquiries please call Ross Ford at 641-7923383 ANTIQUE OAK dropleaf table with green stencils. $50., Loveseat, higher back, like new, beige & terracotta paisley throw pillows $300. 641-2010078.

ARM STYLE commercial clothes rack $20., Maytag items: 1/32 1942 Chevy box truck, 1/25 1967 Chevy panel delivery truck, 1/25 scale 1938 Studebaker walk-in delivery van, 1/16 1910 Mason car $25. each, old Lonely Hat Bank $15., small wooden barn pulley $15., foam mattress tapper 71”x31 $15. 641-275-7600.

FOR SALE: 2 tickets to IA/Penn State football game in IA City on Sept.

23.

Pressbox side. $100/each includes parking in ramp at stadium & 2 seats w/backs. 641-7923339 or 641-831-4668.

HALLS ITEMS: “Autumn Leaf 8” bowl water pitcher, S&P shakers $15. each or 3 @ $35., Watt 3 leaf apple sugar bowl with lid #98 with McKlveen & CD advertising $125., 4 diabetic cook books $4., quart meadow gold cream top milk bottle $25., 6' steal fence post $2., 5'9” treated 3”x3” post $5. 792-8017.

AUTOMOTIVE

AUTOMOTIVE

1962 FORD Galaxy 500XL, white, 2 door, hardtop, new front bucket seats and carpet. $6300. 641521-8965

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

1992 CHEVY K1500 with Meyer 7'6 plow with wings. $3800 641-521-1189.

1998 CHEVY Silverado pick-up 4x4, 220,000 miles, 1 owner, new tires and brakes, $4,000 obo.

641-792-7892 or 641-5212343

IZAAK WALTON League frozen sweet corn $3. a quart. Can pick up at the Ikes After 1pm Mon.-Sat.

2010 RED sporty Toyota Corolla, 71,000 miles, excellent condition $9500.

641-787-4426

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.

JOE NAMEATH Grill, stand, propane tank, like new $100., Banjo, like new $50., Mercury outboard motor $150., Nikon DSLR camera, bag, batteries, great condition $40., Kodak 10x zoom camera, good condition $25., antique scale $500. all items OBO. 641-275-2471.

BABY GIRLS Carters size 12 month snow suit, coral color $10. Baby bullet baby food maker with instructions $10. 641-7929331 or 641-521-6447.

MISS ME shorts, size 7, Miss Me jeans size 25 & 27 $25. each. New 3x4 heat shield for wood stove $25., 7 boxes new nails $25. for all. 4 Mickey Thompson 35x12.5 20LT M&S Baja At2 Radials over ¾ tread left $200. for all 4.

641-521-8616.

SELMER WOOD clarinet & case, Like new $150.

641-275-0454.

U-STEP WALKER with stabilizer brake and seat, good condition. 407-3733835.

WICKED RIDGE Crossbow 180# pull with case, like new $250. 792-8098 or 641-521-8098.

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EMPLOYMENT

ARMOIRE TV Cabinet solid wood, 6'4” tall, 3'8” wide, TV area is 30” x 35” shelving underneath $75. or OBO. 641-275-5411.

REAL ESTATE

Jasper County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Grant Coordinator Jasper County Public Health is seeking applications for a qualified individual to perform a variety of activities related to coordinating preparedness, all-hazard response and recovery efforts among a six county area which include Boone, Story, Marshall, Tama, Jasper and Poweshiek, and the three primary disciplines of public health, emergency medical services (EMS) and in support of emergency management agency plans. Minimum of a 2 year degree in healthcare, emergency medical services, or a closely related field and 2 to 4 years of professional experience required. Knowledge of hospital, public health, EMA, and EMS preparedness capabalities and standards preferred.

Applications and job description are available online at www.co.jasper.ia.us (under Jobs) or can be picked up at the Human Resources Office lcoated in the lower level County Annex Building at 115 N 2nd Ave E in Newton.

Applications must be received no later than 4:30PM on Sept. 18, 2017 to be eligible.

Drug Test and background check required.

EOE

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

641-792-0860 1993 GMC 1500 w/ Western Ultra Pro 7'6 plow, $4500. 641-521-1189

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

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

NOW HIRING The following positions are posted on teachiowa.gov for the Newton Community School District.

• Food Service: Various Positions • Anticipated PK-12 Grade Education Associates • Substitute Teachers

• Substitute Education Associates • Substitute Bus Drivers • Substitute Secretaries • Substitute Custodians

If interested, please apply through teachiowa.gov

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FULL-TIME PRODUCTION 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.

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

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

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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SELL YOUR SERVICES with the

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

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MISCELLANEOUS

OUTRAGEOUS

RENT SPECIALS!

REAL ESTATE

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.

United States Department of Agriculture

Permanent Program Technician

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

Full Time RN/LPN $1500 sign on bonus PT CNA $400 Sign on Bonus FT CNA $750 Sign on Bonus 10p-6a PT Care Attendant - varied hours PT & FT Dietary Aide PT Housekeeping FT Activities Assistant

Apply Online or send resume to 110 N 5th Ave, W, Newton Iowa 50208 www.Jobs.Elimcare.org Attn: Reda Daniels EOE/AAEMPLOYER/Vet/Disabled * A Drug Free Workplace* A Veteran Friendly Employer

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

Full Time Director of Nursing

The Jasper County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Office located in Newton, Iowa, is accepting applications to fill a permanent Program Technician position. The individual selected will be responsible for carrying out general office activities and technical functions pertaining to FSA administered programs. Applicants should possess excellent human relations skills as well as strong clerical and computer skills. A general knowledge of agricultural practices would also be beneficial.

The full vacancy announcement with mandatory application requirements can be obtained online at www.usajobs.gov and accessing vacancy announcement number IA-2017-0037.

Applications will be accepted starting August 28, 2017 through the closing date of September 11, 2017.

Questions regarding this position can be directed to Katie Kramer, at 641-792-5019 or emailed to Katie.Kramer@ia.usda.gov

Apply Online or send resume to 110 N 5th Ave, W, Newton Iowa 50208 www.Jobs.Elimcare.org Attn: Reda Daniels EOE/AAEMPLOYER/Vet/Disabled * A Drug Free Workplace* A Veteran Friendly Employer

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Applications must be submitted online at www.usajobs.gov no later than 11:59 p.m. on the closing date of September 11, 2017.

Jasper County FSA Office 808 Iowa Speedway Drive Newton, IA 50208 Tel. 641-792-5019 Fax 855-211-4016

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender.

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CLASSIFIEDS

In Print and Online Every Day • 641-792-3121 AUTOMOTIVE

AUTOMOTIVE

AUTOMOTIVE

96 CHEVY Tahoe, AC, PB, PS, PL, cruise, tilt, 170,000 miles. $3000. 641-8310054

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

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.

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

Here Today.

Get rid of your unwanted items by placing an ad in the classifieds!

It’s easy, effective and will get you results.

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.

Call

641-792-3121 ext. 6542 and get started!

Gone Tomorrow.

2015 SOFTAIL Slim Harley Davidson, 1700 miles, many extras on bike, great condition, need to sell quickly $13,419 641-5216756

DAEWOO-DD802L DOZER $20,000. 641-792-4332 FOR SALE: 1986 F250, 4 wd with 7' Western snow blade. $3400.00. 515-5375665 .

Everybody’s talking about what’s in the classifieds.

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EMPLOYMENT

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Routes Available

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We have the PERFECT opportunity for you.

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If you would like to EARN EXTRA MONEY, get EXERCISE and MEET NEW PEOPLE, delivering the Jasper County Advertiser may be a great opportunity for you.

We have the following routes available: Route 775 N 4th Ave. E. N 6th Ave. E. N 7th Ave. E. N 8th Ave E. E 15th St. N. E 16th St. N.

Route 739 N 6th Ave. E E 7 1/2th St. N E 9th St. N E 13th St. N

Route 708

Monroe Drive

W 12th St. S. Chancery Ct. S 3rd Ave. W. W 13th St. S. S 4th Ave. W. Larchwood Ct. W 14th St. S.

Children must be over 10 years old with adults permission

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To find out more about these routes, visit the Newton Daily News circulation office at 214 1st Ave. E. and speak with one of our delivery specialists between the hours of 8:30am and 5:30pm.

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Astrograph

The reason that friendly, attractive, approachable salespeople do better than the others?

Liking someone causes our guards to go down and the rules to go out the window. It makes people agree to more than they’d planned to. With the moon’s shift from impressionable Pisces to naive young Aries, try not to let affection make you weak.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Sept.

7). Your mix of boldness and good taste will net you amorous attention and new opportunities. Your need to use your talents and be creative will drive a change of work before this year is over. November shows a fast deal and

windfall. At the start of 2017 you’ll invest in things that will further your education, skills and future. Leo and Pisces adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 8, 19, 3, 30 and 44.

ARIES (March 21-April 19).

Once trust is broken, it’s hard for a relationship to gain traction. Forward movement usually depends on mutual agreement. If you can’t trust the other person to uphold an agreement, mutuality doesn’t exist.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20).

You’ll need to educate someone, which is of course best done politely, quietly and oneon-one. Even if you do every-

thing right, your subject may resist learning. Rest assured, you (SET ITAL)will(END ITAL) have an impact; it just may be a delayed one.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21).

It’s easy to respect someone you agree with, though it’s more important to respect those you don’t agree with, because that’s the respect that’s going to bring the world together.

CANCER (June 22-July 22).

Building on your strengths isn’t egotistical, though people threatened by your potential greatness may try to make you feel as though it’s wrong to invest in your own improvement. Just ignore them.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). It’s never too late to start over. The timing may seem awkward, inconvenient or a bit ridiculous, but that doesn’t make it impossible. Remembering this may help you feel freer in today’s circumstance.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).

It’s easier when people agree with you, but it could be more helpful today when they don’t.

Intelligent and interesting debate will lead to understanding and improvement.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).

Remember when you thought of the perfect thing to say after the situation was already over? Well, your wit is getting quicker and your timing is improving, as evidenced by today’s snappy response.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You appreciate a certain person’s warmth, and you’d like to get more of it, if possible. Don’t even worry about ingratiating yourself to this person. Instead use the warmth to grow the seeds of greatness inside yourself.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). It seems silly to have to make a game out of giving of yourself just to keep your audience on the line. But people only value what they earn. You didn’t make the rules of human interaction, but ignore them at your own peril.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Experts at taking an interview know that it’s better to answer the question you wish you’d been asked than the one

that’s actually asked. If your answer is good enough, most people won’t even remember what they were asking.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).

Know when to cut your losses.

Now is probably a good time.

Unless you’re thinking that yesterday would have been better: In that case, now is the only time!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).

When you state your preferences, wishes and directives, give a reason. People crave reasons. They don’t even care that much (or remember, half the time) what the reason is; they just relax when they know you have one.

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