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City election candidate forum set for Oct. 26

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News Citizens of Newton will have the opportunity to hear from each candidate running for city office at an upcoming candidate forum. Starting at 7 p.m. Oct. 26, the forum, sponsored by the Jasper County League of Women Voters and

Newton Daily News, will take place at Newton City Hall in council chambers with all candidates on hand.

“This is really important to the election and I am really pleased that the candidates are willing to participate,” coordinator Bonnie Pitz said.

The forum will begin with the two mayoral candidates,

incumbent Newton Mayor Mike Hansen and challenger Ron Bookout. Following the mayoral forum, candidates vying for the open at-large city council seat will take the stage. The candidates include councilwoman Evelyn George, Garfield Berndt III, Lance C. Hawley, Matthew Holmes and Russell Terlouw.

Also on the ballot are Dean Stonner who is running unopposed for the Ward 2 seat and incumbent councilman Steve Mullan who is also running unopposed for re-election to the Ward 4 position.

The uncontested candidates do not participate in the forum.

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given three minutes to present background information and reasons for wanting to be elected to office. A proxy will be permitted to read the introductory statement for the candidate but is not allowed to answer questions in the name of the candidate.

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Anthony Victor Reyes/Daily News Michaela Cushatt, 4, paints a rock her favorite color Sunday at the Iowa Sculpture Festival at the old Maytag buildings. The annual event offered a variety of fun activities for young artists.

Artists young, old share love for art at Iowa Sculpture Festival

By Anthony Victor Reyes Newton Daily News From drawing rambunctious “Despicable Me” Minions to painting a rock her favorite color, 4-year-old Michaela Cushatt’s “concentration face” was impossible to miss if you were passing by the kids craft room at the Iowa Sculpture Festival.

With her mouth slightly open and eyes glued to her work space, the young artist spent a good 10

minutes crafting her latest masterpieces. “(Art) is fun because I like it,” the 4-year-old said. “I painted my rock purple and pink. Purple is my favorite color.”

After sketching with her twin sister, Joslynn, the emerging artist spent the rest of her Sunday banging on a set of African drums with Ezra, her 1-year-old brother and checking out the work of other artists. In a time where art is commonly put aside

Hubbell calls for togetherness during campaign stop in Baxter

By Anthony Victor Reyes Newton Daily News BAXTER — Typically, stormy weather is not ideal when a gubernatorial candidate makes a stop into town. But Saturday’s heavy rain and strong winds presented

the perfect conditions to drive home a point many residents argue is one of Baxter’s main strengths — the community’s Bolt Pride.

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for other activities, Michaela’s parents said it was important for them to spend that weekend exposing their three children to art.

“We always have a good time seeing all the sculptures and different art. The kids always enjoy doing all the crafts,” Michaela’s father, Josh Cushatt said. “It is important for us to expose our kids to everything — art, painting, drawing, music.”

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$2.75 million in Hotel Maytag funds now loan, not grant

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News To increase scoring potential on a tax credit program application for the redevelopment of the former Hotel Maytag, the City of Newton has agreed to convert the grant installments previously approved for the project to a loan agreement. City council approved the change in a special meeting on Friday.

In the original development agreement, $2.75 million in grant funds and property tax incentives were allocated in five installments to the renovation of Hotel Maytag by the Hotel Maytag Investors group, headed by Hatch Development Group. The first two installments, in the amounts of $60,000 and $100,000 each, were paid upon approval of GRANT | 3A

Democratic presidential candidate Delaney campaigns in Newton

By Anthony Victor Reyes Newton Daily News “We had our committee meeting Thursday, and it was mentioned that Rep. (John) Delaney was coming here to speak,” Jasper County Democratic Party vicechair, Doug Thoma said.

“People were like, ‘Already?’”

With much of their focus on the crowded 2018 governor’s race, the Jasper County Dem-

ocrats were caught a little off guard when they heard a presidential candidate was coming to town Saturday for a meet-and-greet at Uncle Nancy’s Coffee House.

It has been less than a year since President Donald Trump was sworn into office and the Democratic presidential primary is still three years away. Nevertheless, the Maryland DELANEY | 8A

Anthony Victor Reyes/Daily News Democratic presidential candidate John Delaney discusses a variety of topics with the Jasper County Democratic Party Saturday morning at Uncle Nancy’s Coffee House.

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Today is Monday, Oct. 16, the 289th day of 2017. There are 76 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On Oct. 16, 1987, a 58-1/2-hour drama in Midland, Texas, ended happily as rescuers freed Jessica McClure, an 18-monthold girl trapped in a narrow, abandoned well.

On this date: In 1793, during the French Revolution, Marie Antoinette, the queen of France, was beheaded.

In 1916, Planned Parenthood had its beginnings as Margaret Sanger and her sister, Ethel Byrne, opened the first birth control clinic in Brooklyn, N.Y. In 1968, American athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos sparked controversy at the Mexico City Olympics by giving “black power” salutes during a victory ceremony after they’d won gold and bronze medals in the 200-meter race.

In 1978, the College of Cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church chose Cardinal Karol Wojtyla to be the new pope; he took the name John Paul II. In 1991, a deadly shooting rampage took place in Killeen, Texas, as a gunman opened fire at a Luby’s Cafeteria, killing 23 people before taking his own life.

In 1995, a vast throng of black men gathered in Washington, D.C. for the “Million Man March” led by Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan.

Ten years ago: President George W. Bush welcomed the Dalai Lama to the White House for a half-hour meeting. Libya won a seat on the U.N. Security Council.

Five years ago: President Barack Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney met for their second debate; during the town-hall-style encounter in suburban Hempstead, New York, Obama accused Romney of favoring a “one-point plan” to help the rich at the expense of the middle class while Romney countered by saying “the middle class has been crushed over the last four years.”

One year ago: Joy, jubilation and dancing erupted when a group of Nigerian parents were reunited with 21 schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram 2 1/2 years earlier and freed in the first negotiated release organized by the government and the Islamic extremist group.

Today’s Birthdays Actress Angela Lansbury is 92. Actress Suzanne Somers is 71. Actor-director Tim Robbins is 59. Rock musician Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers) is 55. Actress Terri J. Vaughn is 48. Singer Wendy Wilson (Wilson Phillips) is 48. Rapper B-Rock (B-Rock and the Bizz) is 46. Actress Kellie Martin is 42. Singer John Mayer is 40. Actor Jeremy Jackson is 37. Actress Caterina Scorsone is 37. Actress Brea Grant is 36.

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That’s Odd Oklahoma prisons selling inmates cold case playing cards OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma authorities are hoping to solve killings and other cold cases by selling playing cards that feature the cases to prisoners.

The first in a planned series of decks is already on sale for $1.42 at six of the state’s lockups, and a second deck is already being planned.

The cards are reminiscent of those distributed to U.S. troops during the Iraq War featuring members of Saddam Hussein’s government, except these feature unsolved cases from 1978-2013.

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. ‘MAJOR, MULTI-PRONGED’ ATTACK NEAR KIRKUK Iraqi Kurdish officials say that federal forces and state-backed militias have launched an assault aimed at retaking the disputed northern city.

2. DEATH TOLL EXCEEDS 300 IN SOMALIA TRUCK BOMBING This is the deadliest single attack the Horn of Africa nation has ever experienced, which Mogadishu is blaming on the al-Shabab extremist group.

3. WHAT SPAIN IS SAYING ABOUT CATALAN LEADER The deputy prime minister says Carles Puigdemont didn’t give an adequate response in his letter about the Catalonia’s independence and has until Thursday to comply

with the country’s laws.

4. COLLINS: TRUMP SHOULD BACK EFFORT TO RESUME HEALTH SUBSIDY The moderate Republican senator from Maine says the president’s move threatens millions of Americans who could now face rising premiums and lost health care coverage.

5. FINALLY, RAY OF HOPE IN CALIFORNIA With winds dying down, fire officials say they have apparently “turned a corner” against the wildfires that have devastated the state’s wine country and other sections.

6. WHOSE MEETING WILL BE CLOSELY WATCHED There’ll likely be a chill in the air when Trump meets with Senate Majority Leader McConnell at the White House, given their rocky relationship.

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In flood-devastated Jefferson County, Texas, some Republicans who live there believe Trump should no longer deny the threat of climate change, AP finds.

8. BOWE BERGDAHL HAS DATE WITH MILITARY JUDGE The Army sergeant is expected to plead guilty to charges that he endangered comrades by walking away from a remote post in Afghanistan in 2009.

9. WHO WOULD BENEFIT FROM TRUMP’S TAX PLAN With a repeal of the federal estate tax paid by people who inherit multimillion-dollar estates, art collectors would.

10. TURNER’S HOMER GIBSON-ESQUE On the 29th anniversary of Kirk Gibson’s celebrated pinch-hit homer in the 1988 World Series, Justin Turner’s three-run drive gives the Dodgers a 2-0 lead in the NLCS against the Cubs.

Entertainment Hogwarts Express rescues stranded family in Scotland LONDON (AP) — As if by magic, the Hogwarts Express has come to the rescue of a stranded family in Scotland.

The train that took Harry Potter to school was played onscreen by the Jacobite steam train, which runs on a remote and scenic route through the Scottish Highlands.

On Friday, it made an

unscheduled stop to pick up a family of six that was stranded when a storm washed away their canoe.

Jon Cluett, his wife and four children between the ages of 6 and 12 were staying in a lakeside hut on Loch Eilt when they awoke to find their canoe was gone.

Faced with walking several miles over boggy

ground to get back to the family car, Cluett called police to see if any form of rescue was available.

“The policeman said, ‘We’ve arranged for the next train passing to stop for you, and you’re not going to believe this but it’s the Hogwarts Express steam train. Your kids are going to love it,’” Cluett said Sunday.

Cluett said his children, all Harry Potter fans, were “really excited” by the adventure.

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“They know the Harry Potter films and they know that are filmed in the Highlands,” he said.

“But they hadn’t put all of that together in their heads until they saw the train.”

Cluett, the pastor of a church in Stirling, central Scotland, is hopeful someone will find his canoe and give the story a perfect happy ending.

“It’s got to turn up at some point. The thing is 16-foot-long, red and floats,” he said.

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Following introductions, questions from the public and the League will be presented by the moderator.

Each candidate will have two minutes to respond to each question and two minutes to clarify any position. They will also have the opportunity to summarize at the end of the forum.

A limit of two questions per subject will be enforced until questions on all other subjects have been addressed. The League reserves the right to disallow, limit or rewrite the questions to clarify if needed and combine questions that are similar.

“The League encourages all interested citizens to attend and participate,” Pitz said. “The public attending can submit questions for the candidates.”

Any write-in candidates will be allowed to be introduced and speak as long as they have made an official announcement in county publications within one week prior to the forum.

“We’re pleased to again partner with the League of Women Voters to provide this public forum,” Dan Goetz, Newton Daily News Publisher said. “This aligns with our commitment to assuring voters have the best information possible to make informed decisions at the polls.”

the agreement for private development and the second was paid following the acquisition of the property from the city.

“Those (grants) originally within the agreement were envisioned as a grant from the developer to help them,” city administrator Matt Muckler said. “It turns out that it works better for them if it is a loan.”

The loan, which also totals $2.75 million, is set for 30 years with a 0 percent interest rate. The final three payments of loan amounts will be paid in three separate installments from the city to the developer upon reaching additional benchmarks.

The first, at $950,000, will be released at the closing of the construction loan

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The men were described as black males wearing dark clothing and bandanas covering their faces.

Details relating to what medications were stolen were not released by police due to the ongoing investigation.

Anyone with information in this case is asked to contact the Newton Police Department at 641-792-1547 or Jasper County Crime Stoppers at 641-792-8362 or jaspercrimestoppers.com.

and an entrance of a 4 percent low-income housing tax credit investor into the project along with securing the building permits for the project. The fourth installment of $625,000 will be paid after the issuance of the certificate Muckler of occupancy for all components of the fully completed renovation and the final payment of $425,000 will go out upon stabilization of the project, shown by the building having at least a 90 percent occupancy rate for the residential units.

Hotel Maytag Investors have until the 30th anniversary of the payment of the fifth installment of the loan to complete repayment. The redeveloper does have the option to pay back the loans at an expedited rate instead of using the

full 30-year term.

“I think it is important to help them with their tax credit scoring to make a better package deal for them,” councilwoman Miranda Kulis said. “I am glad they are working on their financing to get it moving forward. I feel confident with this.”

Hatch Development Group was selected by the City of Newton and, by way of the Hotel Maytag Investors, purchased Hotel Maytag for redevelopment of the downtown landmark. The group plans to create 22 market-rate apartments, 23 units designated as affordable for households at or below 60 percent of the median income for Jasper County, a variety of commercial spaces and the restoration of the ballroom on the second floor.

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Continued from Page 1A in all cities, towns and states — people have a pattern here how they can improve their community. The school district and city leaders get together and figure out how to do it together,” Fred Hubbell, Democratic candidate for governor of Iowa said. “The folks here work together to try make their town a better place. That is how you build success.”

As part of his four-day barnstorm of eastern Iowa, the retired business executive met with a handful of town representatives at Baxter Community School Saturday afternoon to see a few community joint ventures, including the city and school’s partnership with the Baxter Wellness Center and public library leading the charge.

“We showed off the way the city and school works together,” Baxter CSD School Board President Jon Northrup said after the meeting. “It was an opportunity to showcase what has worked in our community and if he would become governor, he can use us as

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Anthony Victor Reyes/Daily News Democratic gubernatorial candidate, Fred Hubbell and Baxter School Board Member, Debbie Meyer discuss the joint ventures between the school and the city Saturday during Hubbell’s visit at Baxter Community School.

an example to work for other communities also.”

As he toured the school, Hubbell spoke with the community leaders about Baxter’s cohesive vision to better the community. With members of the school board, Baxter Hometown Pride committee and citizens present at the meeting, community representatives shared with the Democratic gubernatorial candidate how their separate organizations work together to help fill in any gaps and continue community

growth.

“The school really needed a gym. We had a smaller gym on the east side of the building, so the city and the school got together. We put our heads together decided this is going to be a benefit for everybody, not just for the school,” Doug Bishop, Baxter resident and Jasper County Treasurer said at the meeting. “We decided we would not only work on passing a bond issue, but the city would take $1 million in TIF and commit to the building it (the school).

We put in a fitness center in there that would be open to any citizen in the district for free. Everyone was fully engaged in that.”

Similarly to the fitness facility, the school and city also came together to offer a joint library open for students and residents alike.

Bishop said through this cooperation, the city’s organizations can double-down on resources and potentially fill more community needs.

Hubbell said this willingness to work together is a concept he would like to carry over to the state level if elected governor. He said no matter where someone stands on an issue, it is important for all communities to come together and move forward on common ground.

“What I want to do in my campaign and hopefully as governor is bring people together and get us focused,” he said. “We need to restore that pride by investing. We have been reducing investments in our community.

We have been reducing education investments, reducing health care, not getting our incomes growing ... I want to bring people together and focus on the people in our state.”

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Start the Press Abigail Pelzer

fter I graduated college I did what many journalism students do — worked a crappy job until I landed the reporter gig I wanted. Once I did secure the newspaper position, I moved to a small town and lived in a two-bedroom apartment conveniently located next to the tavern.

At that time I had no real need for a second bedroom but the rent was cheap enough I could use the space for my “office.” While I had managed to fund the purchase of a MacBook with graduation money, I didn’t have a real desk. Instead, I had a plastic tote on which I placed my laptop and a decorative pillow on which I placed

my rear.

These were the days of dial-up and a time when I was inundated with emails from friends, family and readers with these sort of raise your eyebrows type of claims. It was everything from old wives’ tales to politics to giant killer bees. In short, they were the kind of emails that made me think — is that true?

So when someone would send me a claim about a Princess Diana death conspiracy theory, I would turn to the internet where I was eventually (dial-up) introduced to snopes.com. This was part of my post-graduate exposure to fact-checking junk that came

across my computer screen. I would find out the conspiracy theory had been debunked, and I would send it back to the person, who would be angry I pointed out his error.

Needless to say, I am not a fan of “fake news” — what once was the crazy email you’d receive via dial-up is now the deliberately crafted phrase used to dismiss criticism and underscore the role of media. Moreover, actual fake news sites have plagued Facebook with politically-aimed claims and bogus information intended to sway one’s opinion.

As a newspaper professional, I’m often ribbed about fake news. I don’t take offense because I know it’s not truly a jab at the news we produce in Jasper County, but it is alarming to hear the term become commonplace.

The minimization of a vibrant press and its crucial role in a democ-

racy is frightening. While the lot of us in the fourth estate are being called dishonest and directed to keep our mouth shuts, I see just the opposite occurring. Journalists are more motivated now than ever to convey their importance.

Providing high-quality community journalism oftentimes means covering school board meetings, town festivals and digging through police reports and city council packets. It also means defending the public’s right to know how local government is working on its behalf.

Each morning when I walk into my office (with an actual desk and chair) I read these words on my wall, “It’s a newspaper’s job to print the news and raise hell.”

I’ve always liked the sound of that.

Contact Abigail Pelzer at apelzer@newtondailynews.com

Eye on America John Stossel

Let them leave The United States was born when the Founding Fathers seceded from England.

So why do so many people now see secession as a terrible thing?

Recently, people in Catalonia voted to break away from Spain — not to declare war on Spain or refuse to trade with Spain, just to control their own affairs.

The Spanish government said they must not even vote. They sent police to shut down polling places and beat protestors into staying off the streets.

Governments never want to give up power.

The European Union was offended and American politicians shocked when the United Kingdom voted to exit the EU (Brexit). Pundits declared Britain’s move a terrible mistake.

But local governments can be more responsive to the needs of constituents. No government is perfect. But keeping government close to home, keeping it local, makes it easier to keep an eye on it.

The powerful prefer one big central government.

Some want the whole world to answer to one government.

President Ulysses S. Grant fantasized about countries becoming “one nation, so that armies and navies are no longer necessary.”

President Harry Truman wanted a World Court. Just as American disputes are settled by our Supreme Court, he said, “There is not a difficulty in the whole world that cannot be settled in exactly the same way in a world court.”

But central authorities aren’t the best way to solve our problems. Competition is.

In the U.S., state governments behave not because their politicians are noble, but because people can “vote with their feet” — move to other states.

If taxes get too high in New York, you can move Florida.

As California tortures businesses, Californians move to Arizona and Texas.

The more governments from which you can choose, the easier it is to benefit from competition between them.

All Americans, however, must obey rules set by Washington, D.C. But what if most people in a state reject those rules and demand the right to govern themselves?

There have been several secession movements in California — a plan to break California up into smaller states, a push to make Northern California a breakaway state called Jefferson, and now the “Yes California” movement that wants to make California a separate country.

Calexit’s proponents say Californians shouldn’t have to answer to that evil President Trump.

If Calexit ever happened, I suppose conservative parts of the state would vote to separate from the leftists who dominate Sacramento. Maybe we’d end up with three countries where there used to be one.

When I look at how badly Washington, D.C., governs, the idea of secession doesn’t scare me.

After the Cold War, Czechoslovakia split into Slovakia and the Czech Republic. “Tensions between Czechs and Slovaks have disappeared,” writes Marian Tupy, a Cato Institute analyst born in Czechoslovakia. “Czechs no longer subsidize their poorer cousins in the east, while Slovaks no longer blame their problems on their ‘big brother’ in the west. Everyone has won.”

Secession frightens some Americans because they associate it with slavery. Preserving that despicable practice was one reason southern states wanted to break away.

But obviously, one can favor secession without supporting slavery. Even some abolitionists, anti-slavery activists in the 19th century, supported the right to secede.

President Trump weighed in on Catalonian independence. He’s against it. “I would like to see Spain continue to be united,” said the president.

It’s easy to love a big central government when you’re in charge of one. Also, national governments can inspire proud nationalist sentiments.

But Catalans smarting from police batons probably feel differently. I say, let people go their own way.

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Restricting use of nuclear weapons

By Paul Fleisher In January, Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts and Representative Ted Lieu of California — both Democrats — introduced legislation that would prohibit the president of the United States from conducting a “first-use nuclear strike,” unless such an attack had been authorized by a prior declaration of war by Congress. At last check, nine senators (all Democrats or Independents) and fifty-four representatives (including one Republican) had signed on as co-sponsors.

The bill, known as the “Restricting First Use of Nuclear Weapons Act of 2017” was referred to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations and the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Neither body has taken any further action.

Requiring a formal declaration of war prior to any potential use of nuclear weapons would be sound policy, no matter who is occupying the White House. The proposed legislation would reclaim some of the authority Congress has ceded to the executive branch over the past 70 years, and help restore the balance of powers the founders envisioned in our Constitution. In the extreme circumstances under which such congressional action might be required, the debate and vote itself could also serve as a powerful incentive to bring an adversary to the negotiating table before nuclear weapons were actually used.

One of Congress’s most solemn and crucial duties is to declare war (or not) against a foreign power. The Constitution places that responsibility squarely in the hands of Congress, and no one else. But Congress has been hesitant to exercise this authority. The years of war our na-

tion has undertaken in Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan and elsewhere in the Middle East have all been carried out without a declaration of war. Instead, our military continues to fight under Congressional consent from a long-outdated “Authorization for the Use of Military Force” (AUMF) passed shortly after the attacks of September 11, 2001. Congress has not revisited that action since, nor actually declared war on any nation, despite spending well over a trillion dollars to support those military actions.

Virginia Senator Tim Kaine has been pushing for a new, updated AUMF for several years.

Prior to the current conflicts, we fought in Korea, Vietnam and Southeast Asia, the Balkans, Panama, and elsewhere. None of these military actions were preceded by a formal declaration of war from Congress. In fact the last declared war our troops fought and died in was World War II. This is a critical problem. The singular power of Congress to declare war is an essential check on the war-fighting capacity of the administrative branch of government and the military it commands. The framers of the Constitution clearly did not want the president or the military to wage war on their own, without consent of the people, through the Congress that represents them.

Nuclear weapons can be launched in a matter of minutes.

Once the missiles are fired, they cannot be recalled. The president, should he or she choose, can launch a nuclear strike against pre-programmed targets with essentially no fail-safe mechanism.

During the cold war, this Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD) was intended to strengthen our nuclear deterrence--the Soviets

knew that if they chose to mount a nuclear attack, our missiles and bombers would be on their way to a devastating retaliation before our own country was destroyed.

And third, lawmakers must consider the current occupant of the White House. This is a man who, rather than pursue negotiations and allow economic sanctions time to pressure North Korea, has called its leader names and threatened his nuclear-armed nation with “fire and fury like the world has never seen.” This is exactly the kind of impetuous, ill-conceived behavior that calls for a Constitutional check from another branch of our government.

An offensive nuclear first strike — killing millions of innocent civilians — would certainly be understood by the world as a horrific war crime. And any leader who ordered such an attack would immediately become the world’s most despised war criminal. It’s important for Americans to remind ourselves that we remain the only nation ever to use nuclear weapons against another country. The rest of the world has not forgotten.

Arms control experts have long advocated an explicit national policy of No First Use of nuclear weapons. Such a policy would reduce the level of tension and danger with North Korea. And in addition, it would immediately reduce tensions between our country and other nations--both those who also possess a nuclear arsenal and those who rely exclusively on conventional weapons Formally committing the United States to a No First Use policy will be one small step towards a safer, saner planet.

Paul Fleisher is a retired public school educator who currently serves on the staff of the Richmond Peace Education Center.

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Obituaries Sandra L. Beyer

Delmer Leroy Currier

Oct. 12, 2017 Sandra “Sandy” L. Beyer, 64, of Prairie City, died Oct. 12, 2017, at Lutheran Hospital. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 16 at Coburn Funeral Home in Prairie City. The family will greet friends following the service at Wilkie’s Garage in Prairie City.

Condolences may be left for the family at coburnfuneralhomes.com.

Oct. 12, 2017 Delmer Leroy Currier, 86, of Monroe, died Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017, at the Iowa River Hospice in Marshalltown. A funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct.

17 at the First Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial will follow at Silent City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16 at Coburn Funeral Home in Monroe. The family will greet friend from 6 to 8 p.m.

Condolences may be left for the family at coburnfuneralhomes.com.

William Duncan Oct. 15, 2017 William Duncan, 91, of Newton, died Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, at Skiff Medical Center in Newton. Services are pending at Pence-Reese Funeral Home.

Birth Lincoln Thomas Gannaway Oct. 9, 2017 Kara Meade and Joey Gannaway of Newton, announce the birth of their son, Lincoln Thomas Gannaway, born Oct. 9, 2017, at Skiff Medical Center in Newton, weighing 9 pounds, 13 ounces and 22 inches in length. Also welcoming him home are his siblings, Tatum, 6 and Kodis, 13.

Grandparents are Tom and Paula Meade and Dawn and Joe Gannaway, all of Newton.

Great-grandparents are Karen and Ed Meade of Newton, Pauline Ray of Newton and Joan and Lee Talbert of Kellogg.

WaterWorks office closed Wednesday The Newton WaterWorks offices will be closed Wednesday for billing software conversion and training. Payments may be made at the Customer Service Counter at Hy-Vee or at the night drop box at the front entry to City Hall.

In case of emergency, calls can be made to either 641-792-1460 or 641792- 7351. Phone calls will not be accepted at the office at 641-792-2003.

Text-to-911 now available in 94 Iowa counties

DES MOINES — Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg announced Textto-911, a new public safety tool available to Iowans, Oct. 10 at their weekly press conference.

Text-to-911 is a statewide system that allows cell phone users to send text messages to 911 in an emergency. Right now, 94 of Iowa’s 113 emergency call centers are able to accept text messages from at least one cell phone carrier.

The remaining call centers are expected to have the capability by the end of the year.

“Text-to-911 is a prime example of how we’re using technology to make Iowa a safer place for everyone,” Gov. Reynolds said. “Iowans are able to send a text to 911 when a voice call would put them in danger or when a medical condition makes it impossible for them to speak.”

“For those unable to make a call to 911, the ability to send a text in emergency or life-threatening situations is invaluable,” Lt. Gov. Gregg said.

Text-to-911 is a nationwide initiative. The Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEMD) oversees Iowa’s 911 program and has worked with local public safety agencies and wireless carriers to build a statewide network and make Text-to-911 technology possible.

In some areas of the state, not all cell service carriers have the necessary technology in place to send texts to the 911 call centers that are capable of accepting them.

The providers are working to make this service available as soon as possible.

Residents in counties currently accepting texts to 911 can check with their carrier to find out about availability in their area. Six wireless carriers currently, or will in the near future, provide their customers with the ability to text 911.

The carriers are AT&T, iWireless, Sprint, T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular and Verizon.

For more information on the Text-to-911 program, visit homelandsecurity.iowa.gov.

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• NAMI Central Iowa will meet at 6:30 p.m.

Monday in south board room at Skiff Medical Center, 204 N. Fourth Ave. E. in Newton. Sen. Chaz Allen will attend. Discussion will include possible facilitator training for the Family Support Group and for NAMI Connections.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

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

• Newton Golden “K” Kiwanis will meet at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in the activity room at Newton Village, 110 N. Fifth Ave. W. in Newton.

• Congressman Dave Loebsack’s District Representative Bri Dennison will host open office hours at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Uncle Nancy’s Coffeehouse & Eatery, 114 N. Second Ave. W. in Newton.

• Dinners on Tuesday, a free meal, will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Christian Life Church, 421 S. Second Ave W. in Newton. Everyone welcome.

Dinner will be in the basement of the church.

• Discover Hope, a faith based addiction support group, will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at 219 N. Second Ave. W. in Newton.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 8 p.m.

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

• Roadside, Forest and Aquatic Pest Management CIC will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday at ISU Extension, Jasper County, 550 N. Second Ave. W. in Newton. Contact Tammy Welcher at 641-7926433 or welcher@iastate.edu with questions or for registration.

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Newton YMCA to host Family Fall Festival

Newton YMCA will host a Family Fall Festival from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 20 at the Newton YMCA. The YMCA is looking for sponsors for trunks for the event.

All the business, church, social group, family or yourself would do is decorate a vehicle’s trunk or truck bed, provide the candy for distribution and dress in cos-

tume. There is no fee to be a trunk sponsor This is free for the community and the Newton YMCA would love to have a huge showing.

The festival will feature: Trunk or Treat, wear your costumes, hay rack rides with Grandpa Frank, Professor Von Air — balloon artist extraordinaire, floating pumpkin patch — pool ($6 per child or

$20 family), pumpkin races in the pool, bounce house, games, crafts and more. Hot dogs, apples and hot apple cider will be available.

The trunks will be open from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and the rest of the festival until 8 p.m. Trunk set up is from 5 to 5:30 p.m. Contact Rhonda Robson rhonda.robson@ newtonymca.org if you are interested in sponsoring a trunk.

SHARE helps save money on holiday meals SHARE Iowa helps to take the stress out of holiday shopping. The holidays can be a taxing time of year with juggling time and trying to stretch your dollars. Let SHARE reduce some of the stress with our holiday packages. For $33, a traditional holiday meal will be provided for a family of four to

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Holiday Sign up for Food and Toys October 30 – 9-3pm October 31 – 10-7PM November 1 – 9-3PM Registrations will be held in the SalvationArmy Chapel, enter the Double doors on the North Side of Building 301 N 2nd Ave E

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Thanksgiving dinner comes with a 1012 pound turkey with all the trimmings. The Christmas dinner comes with a 7-8 pounds bonein spiral ham and a nice selection of side dishes to make a joyful holiday dinner. SHARE does all the shopping which will save you time, money

and avoid the holiday crowds. These dinners also make a great gift or a donation to those in need. The holidays are times for being thankful for what we have and sharing our good fortune with others.

Let SHARE help you enjoy the holiday season and treasure the time you will be spend-

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If you are interested in purchasing a holiday package from SHARE please call us at 800344-1107 or order by going online to shareiowa.org or contact your local SHARE site in Newton call Gary Marzolf at 641-792-4648 or Julie Brown at 641-7925850.

Congregate Meals Tuesday Beef and broccoli, rice, oriental vegetables, fruit fling salad, plums and skim milk Wednesday Turkey supreme, whipped potatoes and gravy, asparagus, applesauce, cake and skim milk For reservations or information about congregate and home-delivered meals, call 641-792-7102 or 866-9427102 toll-free.

Police Blotter Newton Police Department • Sandra L. Younger, 57, of Kellogg, was arrested at 3:28 p.m. Oct. 11 in the 1300 block of South 13th Avenue East on a Jasper County warrant for failure to appear on a reckless driving citation. Also cited with operation without registration and taken to jail.

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I had read on a Marine family site that frequent letters from home are encouraged, so I had letters written even before I got his mailing address. I sent off three letters the day I got his address and another one three days later.

They always start off with a supportive declaration (“I’m proud of you. You can do this.”) before moving on to what I hope are amusing anecdotes about what’s going on at home. I avoid topics that would make him homesick. I sign the letter with the initials of my son’s nickname for me.

Last night, another family member told me I’m writing too often (that person has written one letter so far, and plans to wait at least a week before sending another). That family member said that the drill instructors and other recruits will notice and label my son a “mama’s boy.”

This has caused me significant distress. Please tell me which is right: the website that recommends frequent letters, or my family member who advocates cutting back drastically? – MOM OF A MARINE DEAR MOM: Unless the family member is speaking from firsthand experience, trust the military family website. However, because you are concerned, ask your son how he feels about the fact that you write so often, and ask him to be honest.

DEAR ABBY: In view of all the recent tragic events that have

happened, you would do a great service to remind everyone to be careful when donating. A lot of the money that was donated for 9/11 and other tragedies never got to the victims.

Unfortunately, when tragedies occur, scammers view them as an opportunity to line their pockets.

I’m not sure how to make sure the money gets to the right people, so I haven’t donated at all. Can you help with some information on this? – DIANA IN TEXAS DEAR DIANA: Some appeals are, indeed, scams. That’s why it’s important for kindhearted people to be able to tell the difference. A way to verify that a charity is legit would be to visit charitynavigator.org. It will tell you what percentage of the money you donate will go toward overhead, and how much actually reaches those who need it.

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to demolish Waterloo apartments

WATERLOO — More oversight and money will be needed to demolish an abandoned apartment building near downtown Waterloo.

City officials determined recently that the apartments must be removed as if all the debris contains asbestos. That special designation requires more regulated cleanup. It’s also twice as expensive as more traditional demolition methods.

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DES MOINES — The Des Moines Airport had to divert and delay some flights after heavy rain caused a runway problem.

Airport Executive Director Kevin Foley says the runway was closed between 4 and 6:05 p.m. Saturday so a team could fix the problem.

He says the team had found the runway had bubbled after rain seeped beneath the pavement. Foley says officials will try to find out why the water caused the runway to bubble.

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SUTHERLAND — Residents of the small northwest Iowa city of Sutherland gathered on Saturday to mourn Carly Kreibaum, a 33-year-old mother of two who was among those killed in the Las Vegas mass shooting.

Dozens of people converged on a chilly and damp morning at a downtown community center to remember Kreibaum. A burial was held later at a local cemetery.

Kreibaum’s family requested that no media attend the funeral. Several people later refused to comment, citing privacy concerns.

WEST DES MOINES — Authorities say two people have died in a West Des Moines collision caused by a wrong-way driver. The collision occurred just before 2 a.m. Sunday on Interstate 35. Authorities say a car headed south in one of the northbound lanes collided with an oncoming vehicle. Both drivers were killed.

Police identified the driver of the southbound car as 49-year-old Monte Johnson, of Hartford. The driver of the northbound car was identified as 32-year-old Nripin Chinni, who lived in West Des Moines.

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FORT MADISON — An Iowa prison is restricting inmates’ movement in a housing unit after a staff member was assaulted. Prison officials say the staff member was assaulted Saturday at the Iowa State Penitentiary in Fort Madison. The staff member was treated at Fort Madison Community Hospital and released. Authorities say visits to Housing Unit Two in the prison will be suspended until further notice.

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Iowa’s Meskwaki Nation looks to diversify business profile TAMA (AP) — The Meskwaki Nation in Iowa is expanding its business interests from its casino and bingo hall into tobacco products and e-cigarettes.

Tribal leaders are looking to diversity their revenue so the tribe is less reliant on casino profits, the Des Moines Register reports .

Meskwaki Inc. will soon open a 30,000-square-foot factory and warehouse just off Highway 30, within walking distance of both the Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel and the Meskwaki Travel Plaza.

The facility will service Meskwaki’s growing family of companies, which includes 12 subsidiaries that operate businesses in retail, distribution, manufacturing and construction. On the retail side, Meskwaki sells Native American goods, including bright woven blankets as well as its own brand of hot sauce and coffee.

Officials say the jobs created by the new businesses will provide more opportunities beyond tribal government positions and jobs at the casino.

“We hope to provide a much broader array of choices for the next generation coming up,” said Meskwaki Inc. CEO Mark Hubble. “I think we’ll start to see a broad diversity of occupations rather than the limited opportunities in some form of government or gaming.”

Waverly mayor vetoes plan for long-closed historic bridge WAVERLY (AP) — After years of discussions about the future of a long-closed, century-old bridge in Waverly, the northeast Iowa city’s mayor has vetoed spending approved by the city council and pushed action off until after elections this fall.

Mayor Charles Infelt announced Thursday he would veto a resolution approved by the council earlier in the month that continued funding in preparation for bids to convert the one-lane bridge to pedestrian use.

Infelt, who has supported a two-lane vehicular bridge at the site, said it made sense to delay spending more money until a new city council is seated. Several current council members who supported the pedestrian bridge option have decided not to seek re-election.

“What causes (this) veto is that we could expend nearly $70,000 of engineering cost in preparation for bids, and have a new council make that a fruitless venture,” Infelt said. “And so I didn’t want to pile on more expenses to the town.”

dom that undercuts protections for LGBT people.

During his first month in office, he rescinded an Obama administration directive advising schools to let transgender students use the bathroom of their choice.

As a Republican senator, Sessions opposed expanding the federal hate crimes statute to protect people based on their sexual orientation and gender identity. But as attorney general, he has promised to uphold that law and has made fighting hate crimes a priority.

“We are not going to allow persons in this country to be discriminated against or attacked in any way because of their sexual orientation,” Sessions said at a speech in June.

Reiterating that vow, Sessions said he had directed the Justice Department’s civil rights division to review some other cases in which transgender people were killed. Lawmakers in March urged him to give seven murders a closer look.

Johnson, a high school junior who was found fatally shot in an ally, was

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A persistent shortage of substitute teachers is creating challenges for Nebraska and Iowa school districts, and lawmakers who want to address the issue are still trying to pinpoint a solution.

Lawmakers from both states said the problem is most severe in rural districts. In Nebraska, senators convened a hearing last month to look for ways to minimize the time regular teachers spend out of the classroom.

“When you’re in small-town Nebraska, you don’t have a big group of substitute teachers,” said Nebras-

ka state Sen. Mike Groene, chairman of the Legislature’s Education Committee. “We need to widen the pool.”

The shortage stems from a combination of trends, Groene said.

Mandatory training days during the school week draw many regular teachers out of their classrooms, forcing schools to hire substitutes.

Family leave policies allow teachers to take off up to 12 weeks at a time, and school administrator say many young teachers take advantage of the full allotment.

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The Nebraska Department of Education took a step to address the problem earlier this year when it doubled the number of days a socalled “local substitute teacher” can work, from 45 to 90. Local substitute teachers don’t have to meet the same standards as regular substitutes who hold a teaching certificate.

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Recently filed court documents show Christopher Perras of the Justice Department’s civil rights division will serve as a county prosecutor in the case. He has been involved in other hate crimes prosecutions, including that of an Iowa man convicted of stomping and kicking an African-American man in a racially targeted attack.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has sent a federal hate crimes lawyer to Iowa to help prosecute a man charged with killing a transgender teenager last year, an unusual decision by Attorney General Jeff Sessions even as he takes other steps to erode the rights of transgender people broadly.

The case involves Jorge Sanders-Galvez, 23, who is charged with killing 16-year-old Kedarie Johnson in Burlington, Iowa, in March 2016. Authorities have not disclosed a motive, but Johnson’s relatives say he may have been targeted because he identified as both male and female.

The rare decision to involve a federal prosecutor in a local murder case, first reported Sunday by The New York Times, follows pledges by Sessions to aggressively prosecute acts of violence against transgender people.

Those pledges have been met with skepticism from LGBT advocates, who point to his actions rolling back legal protections.

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There is still time to register for Mercy Hospice’s fall conference, entitled “Death, Grief and Bereavement.”

Registrations for the event will be accepted through Friday.

The conference, sponsored by Mercy Hospice and Skiff Medical Center, will be from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 3 and is intended for nurses, social workers, mental health counselors, chaplains, funeral directors, hospice

staff, hospice volunteers and community members. Attendance is free and includes lunch, snacks and handouts, but registration is required.

The event will be held at the Iowa Speedway Newton Club, 3333 Rusty Wallace Drive.

The event’s organizers are pleased to welcome featured speaker Harold Ivan Smith, D. Min., FT. Smith is a grief specialist who speaks annually to thousands of grievers, grief coun-

selors and grief facilitators all around the world.

Smith is part of the teaching faculties of Saint Luke’s Hospital, Kansas City, Mo., and the Carondolet Medical Institute in Eau Claire, Wis. Smith created and facilitates Grief Gatherings, an innovative storytelling group for grievers at Saint Luke’s Hospital. He comes from a long tradition of storytellers and weaves stories into his presentation content.

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At the conclusion of the conference, participants will be able to: • Identify post-stage theories which radically change bereavement.

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• Identify the anger drives that create the grief environment, the threats of anger to the griever and caregiver, and discuss strategies to diffuse.

Delaney Continued from Page 1A congressman has made history for being the earliest mainstream party candidate to announce a candidacy for president.

Despite the surprise, several Jasper County Democratic Party members said they enjoyed meeting Delaney and hearing his vision for the country. They said his choice to start his presidential campaign this early in the game may be the right one.

“I think it was a good decision (to stop by Iowa this early),” Thoma said.

“Iowa Democrats want a face-to-face meeting with who is running for president. That is how we make our decision. It is a must.

You can’t win a caucus in Iowa without that personal touch.”

At the meet-and-greet, the three-term U.S. congressman enjoyed a cup of Joe with a handful of members of the Jasper County Democratic Party. Delaney talked about his family. He spoke about his stance on some issues, including health care, gun control and job growth.

He told them why he is

running for office.

Delaney’s message in this early, early stage of the 2020 campaign is bringing the country together and getting the government working towards a common goal.

“I think the central question the United States is facing right now is how do we actually begin to heal the country and start working together,” Delaney said. “We literally stopped doing anything.

We have so many significant opportunities and so many large scale challenges we face as a country. The only way we are going to make a difference against them is put aside the fighting and focus on getting things done.”

The father of four was first elected to public office in 2012 after running two publicly traded companies, Health Care Financial Partners and CapitalSource. Delaney’s key legislative priorities includes Infrastructure 2.0, the Open Our Democracy Act, Tax Pollution, Not Profits Act, Bipartisan Climate Solutions Commission Act and the Early Learning Act. “I grew up in kind of a blue-collar family. My dad was a construction work-

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er,” the New Jersey native said. “They really made sure the next generation is doing better than the current one. I think we lost that in this country. Again, the reason why we lost it is because we stopped doing things.”

After the meeting, some of the Jasper County Democratic Party members said they are looking forward to learning more about Delaney as presidential election draws closer. As this marked his third visit to Iowa, the group said they hope the Democratic candidate will make another stop in Newton.

“It is the most important job in the country and probably the world, so having more time to listen to voters and introduce myself to them is an advantage,” Delaney said.

“Iowa has 99 counties and we are going to hit them all.”

The presidential candidate also visited Hiawatha, Des Moines, Ames and Waterloo over the weekend. Delaney will make stops in Charles City, Saint Angsar, Mason City, Hampton and Fort Dodge Monday.

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‘Another man’s trash is another man’s treasure’ Collectors hop over to Newton for 8th annual breweriana collectibles show

By Anthony Victor Reyes Newton Daily News A beer can — to many people, the only thing special about this beverage container is the liquid stored inside. When empty, most will think it should just be tossed into a recycling bin and forgotten.

But for people like Tony Stice, this drinking apparatus is more valuable. They even go as far to say this perceived piece of trash should be displayed for all to see.

“When they first came out, it says right on the can ‘throw away when empty.’ Back then it was trash. But to collectors

like me, there are thousands of collectors like me, it is treasure,” the I-80/Speedway Breweriana Collectibles Show organizer said. “I started collecting cans in the 70’s. I got 1,500 cans in my collection and still going strong.”

With hits from Frank Sinatra like “Come Fly With Me” filling the room and fedora hats that seemed to have slipped out from some pages of the Great Gatsby, people who attended the eighth annual I-80/Speedway Breweriana Collectibles Show were treated to more than some unique beer-related collectibles.

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rience a little fragment in time.

“I have cans from Blackhawk Brewing from Davenport ... The breweries don’t exist anymore,” Stice said. “The older cans from the 30’s, the flat top cans that use a church key all have instructions on the side about how to open the can. I really like them. When they first came out, everybody was so used to bottles and didn’t know how to open cans.”

Despite the rainy weather, about 50 people came out to enjoy viewing and purchasing breweriana collectibles from about 20 vendors, with some traveling from as far as Utah. With 43 tables full of items, collectors who visited the America’s Best Value Inn. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday had a wide selec-

Anthony Victory Reyes/Daily News Beer can collector Tony Strice shares his collection with an event patron Saturday at the eighth annual I-80/Speedway Breweriana Collectibles Show at America’s Best Value Inn. The event gathered about 50 people.

Anthony Victory Reyes/Daily News Beer can collector Tony Strice shows off his collection Saturday at the eighth annual I-80/Speedway Breweriana Collectibles Show at America’s Best Value Inn. Stice has about 1,500 cans in his collection.

tion of unique cans, bottles, neon signs and other neat antiques to browse through.

“There is something for everybody to look at,” Tony’s wife and fellow organizer, Pam Stice said.

“One gentleman sold his collection. He had over 600 cans — high quality stuff too.”

As the first cans were made with steel oppose to aluminum, a Gottfried Krueger Brewing Company flat-top style from 1935 can be worth thousands of dollars. But despite the potential value of a lucky find, many collectors will argue the best part of the collecting breweriana collectibles is the community.

“It is worth the trip just so to associate with everybody and pick up some new cans that I don’t have,” Steve McAndrews, a collector from Des Moines said. “Some of these shows there will be several hundred people to several thousand people, depending where

you go for a show.”

The event organizers said they plan to move the Newton event to a bigger venue next year. With several craft beer brewers currently creating more unique cans for collectors, several patrons said this is the perfect time to start collecting.

“The colorful adver-

tising is really appealing these days,” Pam said.

“Everyone has a man cave or has a garage where they want to hang something cool that reminds them of days gone by.”

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Photos by Anythony Victor Reyes/Daily News Artist Teresa Hansen speaks with an event patron Sunday at her display at the Iowa Sculpture Festival at the old Maytag buildings. Hansen has participated in the event since its conception.

Michaela’s freshly painted rock to a bronze statue welded by longtime sculptor Teresa Hansen, the festival showcased a variety of 2-D and 3-D pieces from artists from across the country.

Event organizers said their reason for continuing the annual event in Newton for more than a decade was simple — they want to preserve art in the town they love.

“We believe in the value of creativity ... To stifle creativity, stifles civilization.

I can’t imagine not promoting or celebrating the arts in one way,” festival president Linda Klepinger said. “We had artists from six states, even though we only had 23 artists this year. They know how much their skill level and talent is appreciated here.

Each one is an individual, and we embrace that.”

With an attendance of about 265 people over the two-day period despite cold and stormy weather, Klepinger said the community’s support for events like this festival

encourages artists, young and old, to continue honing their craft.

For emerging artists, like 16-year-old Olivia Bautista, this support means the world to them.

“I poured everything into my art,” the Newton high schooler said. “When I was little, I didn’t see any other short, chubby, Mexican kids. There were all these thin, white ladies.

They were on TV. They were in magazines. They were everywhere ... so I painted what I wanted to see.”

From portraits of protesting feminists to paintings showing non-traditional depictions of beauty, Olivia said her art helped her with her battle with depression and anxiety that she developed when she turned 14. She said, as a Hispanic Irish woman born and raised in Newton, she felt out of place. She said she felt alone. When she brought art back into her life, she found her perfect fit.

“I was teased a lot (for my skin color). I carried around an umbrella. I wore hats. I wore sleeves.

I didn’t go in the sun the whole summer because

I was afraid of getting dark,” she said. “My mom bought me this whole thing of paint and four different canvases. She said, ‘I want you to paint me something. It doesn’t matter what it is. You aren’t going to sit here anymore.’ ... Art is an outlet. It has made me feel so much better.”

In the art celebration’s 15 years, the festival director said the Newton community has always shown great support for all their artists. She said she hopes it continues next year, as young artists like Olivia and Michaela continue doing what they love.

“The artists who come here are really amazed at how the community gathers together to embrace creativity and celebrate the art,” she said. “Without the (community’s) appreciation, support and curiosity, we wouldn’t be able to keep that passion going.”

For more information about this year’s festival, visit iowasculpturefestival. org, call 641-521-3554 or find Iowa Sculpture Festival on Facebook.

Contact Anthony Victor Reyes at areyes@newtondailynews.com

From sculptures to paintings, patrons observed several different masterpieces from artists from across the country at the Iowa Sculpture Festival. About 265 people were in attendance over the two-day event.

Emerging artist, Olivia Bautista shares her artwork Sunday at the 15th annual Iowa Sculpture Festival. Olivia was one of four student artists showcased at the event.

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Cardinals take No. 3 Tigers to wire Valley prevails over Newton in Class 4A District 4 game

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News Expectations for Friday’s Class 4A District 4 game between Newton High’s Cardinals and the third-ranked West Des Moines Valley Tigers included a Valley victory.

The outcome was as expected, but the game wasn’t what was expected.

It was a Tiger win, 38-28, at Newton’s H.A. Lynn Stadium.

The Cardinals made sure the Tigers and their fans remembered the 2017 Friday night they played the Cardinals on Senior Night.

The two teams each came into the game at 6-1 overall.

Valley sported a 3-0 District 4 mark and Newton was 2-1.

It was not the lopsided contest many thought it would be. The Cardinals and Tigers played a close contest and respected each other enough to walk off the field together at the end.

“We had nothing to lose tonight, so we went out there and played football. Through the offseason we worked hard together and built a brotherhood. We knew we could win this game,” Newton senior split end Trevor Ergenbright said. “We give credit to Valley because they have a heck

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Newton High senior running back Josh Miravalles, left in red, follows junior offensive lineman Ike Bebout (65) over the goal line pulling away from a West Des Moines Valley defender to score a touchdown in the fourth quarter of Friday’s home game against the visiting third-ranked Tigers. The touchdown and extra point made it a three-point game, but the Tigers got loose for a late TD to win 38-28.

of team. They also showed the best sportsmanship we’ve seen all season.”

The game was in doubt until the final two minutes. The Cardinals had completed a 20-play, 76 yard touchdown

drive, eating up eight minutes of the fourth quarter to pull within three points, 31-28.

Senior quarterback Garrett Sturtz directed the drive which was capped by a 1-yard push over the goal line right up the

middle by senior Josh Miravalles. Sturtz ran for two scores and had a TD pass against the Tigers in the 38-28 loss.

Valley’s Tigers started on their own 16-yard line with 3:33 remaining in the game.

Two running plays netted only four yards by Jevon Mason and twice Newton head coach Ed Ergenbright called timeouts.

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Lindemoen, Bolts set two records in win over Springville

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News BAXTER — Rob Luther was stuck in a dilemma during the second half of the Baxter football team’s game against Springville on Friday night.

The eighth-ranked Bolts were leading by 37 points with 9:48 to play in the game, but star wide receiver Travis Lindemoen was still a touchdown and a handful of yards away from setting two alltime 8-man records.

Luther decided to keep his first-team offense in the game for one more possession, and Lindemoen’s 65-yard touchdown broke both two receiving records

on the same play.

The Bolts ended up needing every point they could get as Springville rallied against Baxter backups during an 87-71 victory.

“We got him to three (touchdowns), and we were going to put everyone on the shelf for the night,” Luther said. “I was torn by it. The guys wanted to try to get these records at home on Senior Night. I am happy for Travis and Braydon and all the guys really.”

Lindemoen finished his night with nine catches for 231 yards and four touchdowns. He now has an all-time 8-man single season best 27 touchdowns and 1,433 receiving yards on the season.

“It was really important to my

family and friends, and to me, to do this on Senior Night at home,” Lindemoen said.

On the record-setting touchdown, Lindemoen got behind the defense on a go route then hauled in the long pass from senior Braydon Aker.

The completion was good enough to set the yardage record, but Lindemoen went ahead and sprinted to paydirt as well.

“I didn’t expect to break any records at the start of the year,” Lindemoen said. “We wanted to go 9-0. We lost the one game, but this whole season has been about getting as many wins as we can RECORDS | 3B

Troy Hyde/Daily News Baxter seniors Travis Lindemoen, left, and Braydon Aker celebrate one of the Bolts’ 12 touchdowns against Springville on Friday night. Eighth-ranked Baxter won the game 87-71.

Kicking Kancer for Kaden

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Newton High’s Pacesetters dedicated their dance routine at Friday’s Cardinal football game to Kaden Kelso, a student at Newton’s Berg Middle School, fighting cancer. Kelso and surprise guest Nick Easley, Iowa Hawkeye wide receiver and former NHS standout, are surrounded by the Pacesetters. Easley is Kelso’s favorite Hawkeye player.

Vikings cruise past Packers with Rogers out MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Harrison Smith led Minnesota’s defense in a thorough dismantling of Green Bay, as the Vikings knocked Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers out of the game on Sunday with a broken collarbone during a 23-10 victory that transformed the trajectory of the NFC North race.

Smith had 1½ Rodgers sacks on safety blitzes, a diving interception and two pass breakups, helping the Vikings (4-2) limit the injury-depleted Packers to a season-low 227 yards.

“I don’t think we altered a whole lot,” Smith said. “We had a game plan, and we pretty much stuck to it.”

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SPORTS CALENDAR Monday Volleyball Pella at Newton 8th, 4:30 p.m.

Newton 7th at Pella, 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday Girls Swimming NCMP at Little Hawkeye Conference meet, Indianola, 4:30 p.m.

Volleyball Regionals Class 1A Region 3 Colo-NESCO at Baxter, 7 p.m.

Class 1A Region 4 Collins-Maxwell at Lynnville-Sully, 7 p.m.

Class 2A Region 5 Colfax-Mingo at Pella Christian, 7 p.m.

Wednesday Volleyball Class 4A Region 4 Newton at Carlisle, 7 p.m.

Class 3A Region 6 PCM at West Marshall, 7 p.m.

Thursday Cross Country Regionals Newton at Class 4A, Marshalltown, 4 p.m.

PCM at Class 2A, Pella, 3 p.m.

Baxter at Class 1A, Mount Ayr, 4 p.m.

Colfax-Mingo, Lynnville-Sully at Class 1A, Ottumwa, 4 p.m.

Football Indianola at Newton JV, 6:15 p.m.

Saydel at Newton 8th, 4:15 p.m.

Newton 7th at Saydel, 4:15 p.m.

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

Gladbrook-Reinbeck at Colfax-Mingo, 7 p.m.

Lynnville-Sully at Montezuma, 7 p.m.

Baxter at Easton Valley, 7 p.m.

Saturday Girls Swimming NCMP at NCIC conference meet, Decorah, 1 p.m.

UNI upsets No. 7 South Dakota State BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — Marcus Weymiller ran for 170 yards and two touchdowns on 42 carries and Northern Iowa jumped on top early, cruising to a 38-18 win over South Dakota State on Saturday.

The Panthers (3-3, 2-1 Missouri Valley Conference) turned the tables on South Dakota State by scoring 17 first-quarter points.

The Jackrabbits (4-2, 1-2) entered the game with a 56-7 advantage in opening quarters this season.

South Dakota State also came in with the top third-down efficiency rating in the FCS at 62.1 percent, but the Panthers held them to 25 percent (3 of 12).

Weymiller scored on runs of 11 and 15 yards in the first half.

Eli Dunne threw for two TDs in the fourth and finished 13-of-22 passing for 169 yards for the Panthers.

Northern Iowa also kept the Jackrabbits’ Brady Mengarelli in check. Mengarelli, coming off a 220-yard performance last week, was held to 33 yards on seven carries.

SDSU’s Jake Wieneke notched his 51st receiving TD to move into third all-time in the FCS.

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Another game, another rout for PCM football

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News BLOOMFIELD — Prairie City-Monroe’s football team put it on Davis County early and the starters watched on the sidelines in the second half for the sixth straight game.

The Class 2A No. 6 Mustangs were sharp on both sides of the ball, tallying 393 yards on offense and collecting four interceptions and Telfer four sacks on defense during a 68-12 road win.

Isaac Telfer returned two of the four interceptions back for touchdowns and Nick Dredge also had a pick six and finished with two interceptions.

PCM won its seventh straight game. The 2A District 6 win gives the Mustangs their second straight district championship.

The Mustangs (7-1 overall and 6-0 in district play) passed for 170 yards. Reed Worth needed four completions to reach 154 yards. He threw a 67-yard TD pass to Noah Anderson and a 69-yard TD pass to

BGM stops Tigerhawks’ win streak at three

Wes Cummings.

Worth rushed three times for 113 yards and a TD, Payton Strovers tallied 54 yards and a touchdown on four carries and Cummings gained 39 yards and scored two TDs on five carries.

Cole Dustin had six tackles and a sack for the defense. Jarron Trausch tallied five tackles and a sack, Jacob Ponder added 4 1/2 tackles and a sack and Seth Greiner had one sack.

Olin Meinders and Brycen Rogers each had a fumble recovery.

The Mustangs led 62-6 at halftime. Cummings, Anderson and Worth started the scoring with four consecutive TD runs.

Telfer’s first pick six made it 35-0.

Anderson’s TD catch extended the lead to 49-6 and then Telfer’s second defensive TD pushed the Mustangs’ advantage to 55-6. Dredge’s 55-yard interception return for a TD made it 62-6 at halftime.

Payton Strovers finalized the scoring with a 9-yard TD run.

This game ends the regular season for PCM. The Mustangs will take a Week 9 forfeit from winless Clarke to finish 8-1.

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

BROOKLYN — BGM snapped the Tigerhawks’ three-game winning streak and stopped its own three-game losing skid during a Class A District 5 home win on Friday.

Colfax-Mingo scored first, but the Bears scored 41 straight points during a 48-13 victory. BGM and Colfax-Mingo are now tied in district play with identical 3-3 records.

Tigerhawk junior Zarek Hill got the Tigerhawks an early lead with a 15-yard touchdown run. The only other points Colfax-Mingo scored on the night came late in the third Dunsbergen quarter when senior Reegan Van Dyke connected with senior Alex Lewis for a 23-yard TD. Hill rushed for 53 yards on six carries, had three catches for 39 yards and finished with five tackles on defense.

Van Dyke was 11-for-22 through the air for 89 yards and a TD. He also rushed for 41 yards. Lewis hauled in five passes for 42 yards. Junior Damir Gumerov tallied 37 yards on six carries in his return to the lineup.

Defensively, senior Jake Dunsbergen led Colfax-Mingo with 11 1/2 tackles. Senior Colton Lourens collected six tackles and a sack and junior Ahren Teed also had five tackles.

The Bears improved to 3-5 on the season. The win locked up fourth place in the district with one game to go.

Colfax-Mingo (4-5) ends its season with a home game against Gladbrook-Reinbeck at 7 p.m. Friday in Colfax.

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

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tallied 36 digs on the day and is now 11 away from 1,000 for her career. She’ll have to hit that mark in the postseason, which begins against Pella Christian (15-14) at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Pella.

The Tigerhawks defeated Panorama 22-20, 22-24, 18-16.

In that win, Wilson tallied a double-double with 15 kills and 12 digs, but she also had three aces, four assists and was 18-of19 in serves.

Senior Megan Earles finished with 18 assists, eight digs, four kills and two aces. Freshman Chelsey Temple tallied three kills and one ace and junior Chelsea Russell collected nine digs and two aces.

The Tigerhawks had nine aces in the match and was 55of-59 in serves.

Roland-Story (27-10) defeated Colfax-Mingo 21-16, 21-10.

Wilson had seven kills and six digs in that loss. Earles finished with seven assists, seven digs and one ace, Russell collected nine digs and junior Braedynn

Class 4A District 4 Team District Overall WDM Valley 4-0 7-1 Southeast Polk 3-1 5-3 Indianola 2-2 5-3 Newton 2-2 6-2 Fort Dodge 1-3 4-4 Marshalltown 0-4 1-7 Oct. 13 Scores WDM Valley 38, Newton 28 Indianola 35, Fort Dodge 32 Southeast Polk 52, Marshalltown 0 Oct. 20 Games Newton at Indianola Southeast Polk at Fort Dodge Valley at Marshalltown

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News WOODWARD — Colfax-Mingo got off to a good start at the Woodward-Granger tournament on Saturday.

The Tigerhawks defeated Panorama in three sets to open their day, but Colfax-Mingo finished with three straight losses and comWilson pleted the tournament with a consolation semifinal loss to Grand View Christian.

Colfax-Mingo followed the three-set win over Panorama with straight-set losses to Roland-Story and Fort Doge. The Tigerhawks won the opening set against the Thunder but lost the final two games to complete their regular season at 11-17.

Senior Ries Wilson closed in on another milestone. Wilson

Rawlins grabbed three kills and two assists.

Roland-Story won the team championship. The Norse went 5-0 on the day and won all five matches in straight sets.

Fort Dodge took down Colfax-Mingo 21-13, 21-18. Earles had nine assists, three kills and four digs, Wilson tallied nine kills and five digs and Russell, Rawlins and sophomore Shanen Shedenhelm all finished with three digs.

Grand View Christian rallied to beat Colfax-Mingo 11-21, 21-14, 15-7. Wilson tallied a double-double with 17 kills and 13 digs, Earles dished out 22 assists and finished with six digs and Temple put down four kills and served up one ace.

Junior Colbee Cunningham had five digs and one ace, Shedenhelm and Russell each had six digs and freshman Kira Warrick contributed four digs.

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

PCM volleyball ends regular season at Fairfield tournament

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News FAIRFIELD — The Prairie City-Monroe volleyball team will take 10 wins into the Class 3A postseason.

The Mustangs won their 10th match of the season Saturday during the Fairfield tournament. PCM swept Centerville between straight-set losses to Davis County and Fairfield.

In a battle of Mustangs, Davis County (15-22) defeated PCM 25-20, 25-13. Senior Regan Olson had three kills for

PCM (10-19). Senior Madison Foster chipped in four assists, two aces and three digs, senior Olivia Lippman tallied five digs and senior Kenzie Johnson contributed four digs.

PCM defeated Centerville (6-17) 25-20, 25-12. The Mustangs finished with 16 kills, four of which came from both Olson and freshman Celeste Wagaman. Junior Sloan Hjortshoj and Johnson each had three kills.

Foster chipped in 13 assists and was 10-of-10 in serves, Lippman tallied five digs and

Hjortshoj was 12-of-12 in serves with six aces.

Host Fairfield (22-8) defeated PCM 25-14, 25-9. The Mustangs had six kills in the loss — two each from Wagaman, Olson and Hjortshoj. Foster collected three assists and Johnson and Lippman both had five digs.

The Mustangs begin 3A Region 6 play against West Marshall (27-10) at 7 p.m. Wednesday in State Center.

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

AP Top 25: Penn State up to 2 behind unanimous No. 1 Alabama

By Ralph D. Russo The Associated Press Penn State has climbed to No. 2 in The Associated Press College football poll behind unanimous No. 1 Alabama after a weekend of upsets gave the Top 25 a major makeover.

A season-high seven ranked teams, including four in the top 10, lost to unranked teams on Friday and Saturday. De-

fending national champion Clemson and defending Pac12 champion Washington were the highest ranked teams to lose.

Penn State, which was idle, took advantage. The Nittany Lions moved up a spot to No. 2, 15 points ahead of No. 3 Georgia. Penn State has its best ranking since Oct. 31, 1999, when the Nittany Lions were No. 2. Alabama, which has

been No. 1 since the preseason, received all 61 first-place votes for the first time this year.

TCU is No. 4, Wisconsin is No. 5 and Big Ten rival Ohio State is sixth.

Clemson dropped five spots to seventh. Miami, Oklahoma and Oklahoma State round out the top 10.

Clemson started the weekend’s weirdness on Friday night at Syracuse. The Tigers

lost a three-point game to the three-touchdown underdogs.

Washington State followed that up with a little Pac-12 After Dark, getting routed at California later Friday.

On Saturday, the strangeness continued: No. 10 Auburn lost at LSU, which would qualify as the least surprising of the weekend’s unexpected results if not for Auburn leading 20-0 in the second quarter.

Class 2A District 6 Team District Overall PCM 6-0 7-1 Centerville 5-1 5-3 Central Lee 4-2 5-3 EBF 3-3 4-5 Chariton 3-3 4-4 Albia 2-4 2-7 Davis County 1-5 1-7 Clarke 0-6 0-8 Oct. 13 Scores PCM 68, Davis County 12 Centerville 37, Central Lee 21 Chariton 29, Albia 7 EBF 31, Clarke 6 Oct. 20 Games Albia at Davis County, Bloomfield Central Lee, Donnellson at Chariton EBF at Centerville PCM at Clarke (forfeit by Clarke) Class A District 5 Team District Overall Hudson 6-0 8-0 Gladbrook-Reinbeck 5-1 7-1 Belle Plaine 5-1 6-2 BGM 3-3 3-5 Colfax-Mingo 3-3 4-5 North Tama 2-4 3-5 GV Christian 0-6 0-8 GMG 0-6 0-8 Oct. 13 Scores BGM 48, Colfax-Mingo 13 Gladbrook-Reinbeck 43, Belle Plaine 0 Hudson 64, Grand View Christian 7 North Tama 37, GMG 6 Oct. 20 Games Gladbrook-Reinbeck at Colfax-Mingo Hudson at Belle Plaine BGM at North Tama GMG at Grand View Christian Class A District 6 Team District Overall Lynnville-Sully 5-0 7-0 Pekin 5-1 8-1 New London 3-2 5-2 Montezuma 3-2 4-3 North Mahaska 1-4 1-7 Cardinal 1-4 1-6 Winfield-Mt. Union 0-5 0-8 Oct. 13 Scores Montezuma 47, Cardinal 8 North Mahaska 26, Winfield-Mt. Union 6 Pekin 14, New London 8 Lynnville-Sully, idle Oct. 20 Games Lynnville-Sully at Montezuma Cardinal at North Mahaska Winfield-Mt. Union at New London Pekin, idle Class 8-Man, Independent Team Overall Baxter 7-1 Oct. 13 Score Baxter 87, Springville 71 Oct. 20 Game Baxter at Easton Valley *No district play for Baxter in 2017

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Turner’s walk-off gives Iowa State throttles Kansas Dodgers 2-0 lead on Cubs AMES (AP) — The challenge for Iowa State after stunning Oklahoma on the road was to see if it could handle success.

Kansas made sure the Cyclones didn’t have to face much adversity on a soaking wet Saturday in Ames.

David Montgomery ran for a career-high three touchdowns and Iowa State throttled Kansas 45-0 for its second straight win.

Trever Ryen added a 68-yard punt return for a score for the Cyclones (4-2, 2-1 Big 12), who held the Jayhawks to a season-low 106 yards — Iowa State’s least yards allowed since 1963 — and shut out a Big 12 opponent for just the fourth time.

“They’ve been through a lot here. They’re not into everybody patting them on the back,” said Iowa State coach Matt Campbell, whose team went 3-9 last season.

“All they’re into is working and they’ve done a really good job in setting the tone.”

Montgomery turned an interception into a 4-yard TD run to open the scoring, and Ryen’s return gave Iowa State a 14-0 lead.

A bad snap on a punt by Kansas (1-5, 0-3) led to Montgomery’s 1-yard TD plunge that pushed the Cyclones ahead 24-0, and Marchie Murdock’s 8-yard TD reception to end the third quarter made it 38-0.

Kansas, which entered play averaging 26.5 points in two Big 12 games, put forth one of the worst offensive performances in school history.

The Jayhawks punted 13 times, were just 2-of-17 on third down and didn’t cross into Iowa State territory until midway through the fourth quarter.

Taylor Martin had 53 yards rushing for Kansas, which was without leading rusher Khalil Her-

Photo by Darren Tromblay Iowa State’s Trever Ryen takes a punt to paydirt during Iowa State’s 45-0 win over Kansas at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday.

bert (hamstring).

“We had too many errors in special teams ... we’ve got to be able to play complementary football,” Kansas coach David Beaty said.

The Takeaway Iowa State: The Cyclones are just two wins from bowl eligibility at the season’s midway point, a result nearly every Iowa State fan would’ve taken in August.

It’s not as though Iowa State played its best game of the season either.

The Cyclones simply took advantage of an inept opponent, something that a lot of Iowa State teams in recent memory might not have been able to do.

Kansas: The Jayhawks started with more turnovers (two) than plays from scrimmage (one) after they muffed a punt and threw a pick — and things actually got worse from there.

Kansas, which gained just 40 yards on 30 plays in the first half, looked like a team destined to finish winless in the Big 12.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Justin Turner hit a three-run homer with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 4-1 on Sunday to take a 2-0 lead in the NL Championship Series.

The red-bearded slugger connected on the 29th anniversary of the Dodgers’ last game-ending postseason homer: Kirk Gibson’s famous pinch-hit drive to beat Oakland in the 1988 World Series opener.

“One of my earliest baseball memories, I was 4 years old at my grandma’s house watching that game in ‘88 and seeing Gibby hit that homer,” a smiling Turner said. “So yeah, it feels pretty cool. I thought about doing the fist pump around the bases, but we’ll wait until we get to the World Series for that, hopefully.”

Turner drove in every run for Los Angeles, going the other way for a tying single in the fifth before sending a long shot to center field off John Lackey in the ninth.

A fan wearing a blue Dodgers jersey reached over a railing to catch the ball on the fly.

Turner’s second homer of the post-

season ended another dramatic night for the Dodgers, who remained unbeaten in these playoffs and moved within two wins of their first World Series appearance since 1988.

Game 3 in the best-of-seven series is Tuesday night at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Midseason acquisition Yu Darvish starts for the Dodgers against Kyle Hendricks.

Vikings

Brett Hundley threw his first career touchdown pass in relief, connecting with Davante Adams in the second quarter after a 63-yard return by Clay Matthews of Jerick McKinnon’s fumble gave the Packers the ball at the 18.

Damarious Randall’s interception of Case Keenum later in the first half put the Packers at the Minnesota 38 with a prime opportunity to tie the game at the break, but a juggling catch by Ty Montgomery at the goal line was ruled incomplete by replay review reversal that forced a short field goal instead and kept the Vikings in front 14-10.

Hundley was picked off three times and sacked four times. He finished 18for-33 for 157 yards.

The Packers had five first downs and 102 yards over the first three quarters.

Continued from Page 1B Anthony Barr, who later left with a concussion, delivered the game-changing hit on Green Bay’s second drive when he took Rodgers hard to the turf as the two-time NFL MVP followed through on a pass.

Rodgers fell on his throwing shoulder, and the Packers (4-2) announced he could miss the remainder of the season.

“I’m not into the soothsaying stuff,” Vikings coach Mike Zimmer said, when asked if he thought the momentum in the division had shifted toward his team.

“Obviously he’s a great player. It’s different when he’s not in there. There’s no doubt about it.”

Astros take 2-0 lead over Yankees in ALCS HOUSTON (AP) — With each stinging line drive, Jose Altuve is putting his stamp on this October. Same with every pitch from Justin Verlander, no matter the inning or score.

Houston’s longest tenured player and its durable new ace — an incomparable pair so far this postseason.

Altuve raced home on Carlos Correa’s double in the ninth inning, Verlander struck out 13 in a complete game and the Astros beat the New York Yankees 2-1 Saturday for a 2-0 lead in the AL Championship Series.

Correa also homered, but Houston needed a daring dash from the 5-foot-6 Altuve to get Verlander a win.

Records Continued from Page 1B and making this as memorable of a season as we possibly can.”

The Baxter offense is playing about as well as a unit can play right now.

The Bolts have won six straight games and scored at least 50 points in those games.

Last week’s 50-20 win over WACO was in just one half of play.

Aker is having a huge season as well. The Baxter senior threw for 306 yards and six touchdowns against Springville. He also rushed for 122 yards and five touchdowns.

Aker leads all classes with 56 touchdowns this season.

Aker’s four TD passes to Lindemoen on Friday covered 25, 24, 20 and 65 yards. Lindemoen kept the record-setting football and was recognized after the game.

“It was special to me. I will always remember them announcing the records over the loud speaker. That means a lot,” Lindemoen said.

Aker averaged 15.3 yards per carry on the ground. Aker’s TD runs came on runs of 39, 5, 41, 22 and 1.

Aker has now thrown for 40 TD passes and rushed for 15 on the season.

Senior Devin Carson also had a productive night for the Bolts (7-1). He finished with 92 yards and a touchdown on seven carries and gained 61 yards and scored once on two catches.

“I was proud of Travis more than anything tonight. It was a big deal to the team to do this at home,” Carson said. “We’ve had a lot of fun this year. It’s been a great season. We have one more to go though.”

Luther missed most of the first half to attend his son Trent’s Senior Night at Ankeny High School. The Bolts scored 30 points on the 15 plays the coaching staff scripted before the game.

The final score was not

Troy Hyde/Daily News Baxter seniors Devin Carson, back, and Marcus Mitchell, center, dive for a loose ball against Springville’s Kyle Koppes during the eighthranked Bolts’ 87-71 win in Baxter.

indicative of how the game went.

The Bolts led 67-36 at halftime and led 87-44 with 9:37 to play before giving way to the backups.

Springville scored 27 unanswered points in the final 8:46 to make the final margin respectable.

“Our 2s came out there, and I didn’t think they gave very good effort,” Luther said.

“It just got sloppy at the end.

You have to pull your starters out at some point. It just wasn’t pretty. We dominated that game tonight though.”

The Bolts’ starting offense scored on 12 of their 13 possessions in the game.

Springville (2-7), which has lost six games in a row, had some success against Baxter at times. But sophomore Cole Damman picked off a pass on the Orioles’ second possession to allow the Bolts to go up by two scores.

Aker completed a three play, 49-yard drive with a 6-yard TD pass to senior Marcus Mitchell. That made it 24-8 with 4:45 to go in the first quarter.

Baxter kept it the game at two scores until the Bolts’ defense forced a turnover on downs. That helped the home team go up 38-16 after Carson’s 44-yard TD run.

Springville’s Zach March returned the ensuing kickoff 75 yards for a touchdown.

Then, after Baxter’s only punt of the game, the Bolt defense got another turnover on downs.

Aker put his team up 44-22 with a 41-yard TD run on the only play of the drive. March then returned the kickoff 66 yards for his second return TD on the night.

The two teams traded touchdowns on the next three possessions.

Aker scored on a 22-yard run, March got another TD on a 45-yard pass from Kyle Koppes and then Lindemoen came within one of the TD record with a 24-yard TD catch.

“He’s one of my best friends.

I love playing with him,” Lindemoen said of Aker. “It’s been quite a season for all of us.”

Junior Will Clapper made sure the Orioles didn’t sustain any rhythm on offense. He got a strip sack on Koppes and then recovered the fumble to give the ball back to the Bolts.

Two plays later, Aker scored from 1-yard out. Lindemoen made an acrobatic 28-yard catch on the play before to set up the touchdown.

“Our offense was kind of made for the 8-man game.

We’ve adapted a little bit. I feel proud of our coaches and kids for making this work,” Luther said.

“We have a lot of fun with the offense and the tempo and with the playmakers we have.

Braydon Aker runs the show and then he’s got plenty of weapons.

“Sometimes guys get lost in the mix like (Bryce) Bacon and (Jusson) Roush, who has really come into his own.

Then Clapper may be the best linemen in 8-man. That makes my job pretty easy.”

Baxter forced back-to-back punts against Springville’s offense to open the second half.

The Bolts’ offense then took advantage of those punts by scoring twice to go up 81-36.

The first TD was a 41-yard TD pass from Aker to Carson and then Lindemoen tied the touchdown record with a 20yard scoring catch.

Lindemoen’s record-setting TD catch capped the Bolts’ scoring early in the fourth quarter.

“Travis is a great kid. He was the Homecoming king and a likable guy,” Luther said.

“He’s selfless, too, so when you have a guy like that set records, it makes it a little more special.”

It was a goal of Luther’s to try to get all nine seniors in the scoring column on Senior Night.

Six of those seniors scored points as Aker, Lindemoen, Carson and Mitchell all scored TDs, Bacon had a PAT, Joe Keeling rushed for a 2-point conversion and Roush caught a 2-point pass from Aker.

The Bolts, who are not el-

igible for the playoffs, try to finish their season with seven straight wins.

Baxter plays Easton Valley (2-6) at 7 p.m. Friday in Preston.

Springville 16-20-0-35 — 71 Baxter 30-37-14-6 — 87 Baxter — Braydon Aker 39 run (Aker run) Springville — Jacob Hungate 33 run (Zach March run) Baxter — Travis Lindemoen 25 pass from Aker (Aker run) Baxter — Marcus Mitchell 6 pass from Aker (Aker run) Springville — March 13 pass from Kyle Koppes (March run) Baxter — Aker 5 run (run failed) Baxter — Devin Carson 44 run (Aker pass to Roush) Springville — March 75 kickoff return Baxter — Aker 41 run (run failed) Springville — March 66 kickoff return Baxter — Aker 22 run (Aker pass to Damman) Springville — March 45 pass from Koppes (Hungate run) Baxter — Lindemoen 24 pass from Aker (Lindemoen run) Baxter — Aker 1 run (Bryce Bacon kick) Baxter — Carson 41 pass from Aker (pass failed) Baxter — Lindemoen 20 pass from Aker (Joe Keeling run) Springville — Koppes 35 run (March run) Baxter — Lindemoen 65 pass from Aker (run failed) Springville — Caleb Weber 30 pass from Koppes (Lucas Pilipovic kick) Springville — Pilipovic 36 run (Pilipovic kick) Springville — Spencer DeMean 49 run (kick failed) Springville — Gabe Dlouhy 1 run (Piliopovic kick)

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

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NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S LEVY AND SALE Jasper County Sheriff Office 2300 Law Center Drive Newton, IA 50208 641-792-5912 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR JASPER COUNTY STATE OF IOWA JASPER COUNTY SS CIVIL NO. (SALE NO.) 17-002942 CASE # EQCV120485 SPECIAL EXECUTION PLAINTIFF: IOWA BANKERS MORTGAGE CORPORATION vs DEFENDANT:DAYLE M. TESSNER F/K/A DAYLE M. SCOTT; IN REM As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court to the Sheriff of this county. The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s) Real Estate Property to satisfy the judgment. The property to be sold is: LOTS THREE AND FOUR IN SECTION “F” AMENDED PLAT OF ELM PARK ADDITION TO THE CITY OF NEWTON, JASPER COUNTY, IOWA, AS SHOWN BY PLAT BOOK B, AT PAGE 545 IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, EXCEPT THE EAST SEVENTY-SIX FEET OF LOTS THREE AND FOUR Property Address 930 S 12TH AVE W, NEWTON, IOWA The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Sale Date 11/21/2017 Sale Time 11:00 AM Place of Sale JASPER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 2300 LAW CENTER DRIVE, NEWTON, IA This sale not subject to redemption.

Property exemption: Certain money or property may be exempt. Contact your attorney promptly to review specific provisions of the law and file appropriate notice, if applicable.

Judgment Amount $117,245.19 Costs $2,360.00 Accrued Costs PLUS Interest $1,435.33 Sheriff's Fees Pending Attorney KRYSTLE L. CAMPA 4201 WESTOWN PKWY #300 WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 (515)288-2500 Date 09/07/2017 JOHN R. HALFERTY JASPER COUNTY SHERIFF October 9 & 16 THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JEANETTA G. DYKSTRA, Deceased.

CASE NO. ESPR037125 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTORS, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Jeanetta G. Dykstra, Deceased, who died on or about September 13, 2017: You are hereby notified that on September 27, 2017, the last will and testament of Jeanetta G. Dykstra, deceased, bearing date of February 21, 1995, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Bonnie L. Van Zante and Loren J. Dykstra were appointed executors of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

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

Dated October 4, 2017.

Executors of estate: Bonnie L. Van Zante PO Box 274 Prairie City, IA 50228 Loren J. Dykstra 11555 W. 86th St. S. Monroe, IA 50170 Attorney for Executors: Bruce Nuzum, ICIS PIN No: AT0005885 Caldwell, Brierly, Chalupa & Nuzum, PLLC 211 First Ave. W. Newton, IA 50208 Date of second publication October 16, 2017 Probate Code Section 304 October 9 & 16 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S LEVY AND SALE Jasper County Sheriff Office 2300 Law Center Drive Newton, IA 50208 641-792-5912 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR JASPER COUNTY STATE OF IOWA JASPER COUNTY SS CIVIL NO. (SALE NO.) 17-002940 CASE # EQCV120198 SPECIAL EXECUTION PLAINTIFF: THE MONEY SOURCE INC. vs DEFENDANT: JEFFERY D HENDERSON; PARTIES IN POSSESSION; UNKNOWN SPOUSE, IF ANY, OF JEFFERY D HENDERSON; STATE OF IOWA, CHILD SUPPORT RECOVERY UNIT; STATE OF IOWA, CHILD SUPPORT RECOVERY UNIT; KRISTEN MICHELLE JAENNETTE; UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION; JENSEN HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING; IN REM As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court to the Sheriff of this county. The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s) Real Estate Property to satisfy the judgment. The property to be sold is: LOT 9 AND 10, BLOCK 2, OAKLAND ACRES EIGHTH SUBDIVISION, AS SAME APPEARS IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF JASPER COUNTY, IN PLAT BOOK K, PAGE 257, NOW INCLUDED IN AND FORMING AT PART OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND ACRES, JASPER COUNTY, IOWA. MORE CORRECTLY KNOWN AS: LOT 9 AND 10, BLOCK 2, OAK-

IOWA, CHILD SUPPORT RECOVERY UNIT; KRISTEN MICHELLE JAENNETTE; UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION; JENSEN HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING; IN REM As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court to the Sheriff of this county. The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s) Real Estate Property to satisfy the judgment. The property to be sold is: LOT 9 AND 10, BLOCK 2, OAKLAND ACRES EIGHTH SUBDIVISION, AS SAME APPEARS IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF JASPER COUNTY, IN PLAT BOOK K, PAGE 257, NOW INCLUDED IN AND FORMING AT PART OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND ACRES, JASPER COUNTY, IOWA. MORE CORRECTLY KNOWN AS: LOT 9 AND 10, BLOCK 2, OAKLAND ACRES EIGHTH SUBDIVISION, AS SAME APPEARS IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER FOR JASPER COUNTY, IOWA, IN PLAT BOOK K, PAGE 257 (NOW SHOWN IN PLAT CABINET A, PAGE 180A), NOW INCLUDED IN AND FORMING A PART OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND ACRES, JASPER COUNTY, IOWA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 50 FORE SEASONS DRIVE, GRINNELL, IA 50112 (THE “PROPERTY”).

Property Address 50 FORE SEASONS DRIVE, GRINNELL, IOWA The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Sale Date 11/21/2017 Sale Time 11:00 AM Place of Sale JASPER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 2300 LAW CENTER DRIVE, NEWTON, IA This sale not subject to redemption.

Property exemption: Certain money or property may be exempt. Contact your attorney promptly to review specific provisions of the law and file appropriate notice, if applicable.

Judgment Amount $167,739.76 Costs $2,685.00 Accrued Costs PLUS Interest $11,101.53 Sheriff's Fees Pending Attorney EMILY BARTEKOSKE 1401 50TH ST-SUITE 100 WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 (515)223-7325 Date 09/07/2017 JOHN R. HALFERTY JASPER COUNTY SHERIFF October 9 & 16 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S LEVY AND SALE Jasper County Sheriff Office 2300 Law Center Drive Newton, IA 50208 641-792-5912 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR JASPER COUNTY STATE OF IOWA JASPER COUNTY SS CIVIL NO. (SALE NO.) 17-002938 CASE # EQCV120476 SPECIAL EXECUTION PLAINTIFF: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. vs DEFENDANT: JORDAN L. SAGE; JILLAYNA SAGE; IN REM As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court to the Sheriff of this county. The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s) Real Estate Property to satisfy the judgment. The property to be sold is: LOT THREE OF ZICKEL ADDITION TO THE CITY OF MONROE, JASPER COUNTY, IOWA, AS SHOWN BY PLAT BOOK D, AT PAGE 196 IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY Property Address 105 W ZICKEL ST, MONROE, IOWA The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Sale Date 11/21/2017 Sale Time 11:00 AM Place of Sale JASPER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 2300 LAW CENTER DRIVE, NEWTON, IA This sale not subject to redemption.

Property exemption: Certain money or property may be exempt. Contact your attorney promptly to review specific provisions of the law and file appropriate notice, if applicable.

Judgment Amount $63,828.51 Costs $2,940.00 Accrued Costs PLUS Interest $944.61 Sheriff's Fees Pending Attorney DAVID M. ERICKSON 215 10TH ST STE 1300 DES MOINES, IA 50309 (515)288-2500 Date 09/07/2017 JOHN R. HALFERTY JASPER COUNTY SHERIFF October 9 & 16 CITY OF LAMBS GROVE COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 5, 2017 Public hearing was called to order by Mayor Patrick Edwards at 7:00 p.m. Roll call: Cindy Humke, Steve Thomassen, and Chris Norman present. Absent: Kent DeGoey and Cathi Fouts.

Thomassen moved and was seconded by Humke to approve the agenda. Motion carried 3-0.

Guests: None There were no written or oral objections to the proposed Ordinance No. 2017-003 and Ordinance No. 2017-004.

Humke moved and was seconded by Norman to adjourn the public hearing at 7:02 p.m.

Motion carried 3-0.

Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Patrick Edwards at 7:02 p.m. Roll call: Cindy Humke, Cathi Fouts (joined at 7:45 p.m.), Steve Thomassen, and Chris Norman present.

Absent: Kent DeGoey. Humke moved and was seconded by Thomassen to approve the agenda. Motion carried 3-0.

Guests: None New Business: a. Norman moved and was seconded by Humke to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 2017-003 and to waive the second and third readings.

Motion carried 3-0. b. Norman moved and was seconded by Humke to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 2017-004 and to waive the second and third readings.

Motion carried 3-0. c. Humke moved and was seconded by Thomassen to approve Machin Lawn Work's bid for snow removal for the 2017/2018 snow removal season of $8,400. Motion carried 3-0.

Consent Agenda: Norman moved and was seconded by Humke to approve all the items on the consent agenda including the minutes from the September 7, 2017 meeting, list of bills, and reconciliation report for September. Motion carried 3-0.

JCARL Participation Fee...............$21.25 News Printing Company Publications.......................$77.97 Dodd's Sanitation Contract..........$670.00 Christina Machin Salary..............................$392.64 Steve Thomassen Crosswalk Paint..............$127.14 Newton Public Library Services.......................$1,911.00 Interstate Insurance Services Insurance.....................$1,797.00 Jasper County Emergency Mgmt Annual per Capita............$258.00 IPERS Retirement.........................$67.62 Alliant Energy

2017/2018 snow removal season of $8,400. Motion carried 3-0.

Consent Agenda: Norman moved and was seconded by Humke to approve all the items on the consent agenda including the minutes from the September 7, 2017 meeting, list of bills, and reconciliation report for September. Motion carried 3-0.

JCARL Participation Fee...............$21.25 News Printing Company Publications.......................$77.97 Dodd's Sanitation Contract..........$670.00 Christina Machin Salary..............................$392.64 Steve Thomassen Crosswalk Paint..............$127.14 Newton Public Library Services.......................$1,911.00 Interstate Insurance Services Insurance.....................$1,797.00 Jasper County Emergency Mgmt Annual per Capita............$258.00 IPERS Retirement.........................$67.62 Alliant Energy Utilities...............................$22.98 Alliant Energy Utilities.............................$369.87 Total October Bills........$5,715.47 General Fund...............$1,899.73 Charges for Fee...........$2,774.23 Local Option Sales Tax...$938.77 Emergency........................$48.29 Capital Projects...................$0.00 Road Use Fund............$1,995.77 Debt Service....................$476.13 Total September Revenue........... .....................................$8,132.92 General Fund...............$1,793.49 Charges for Fee.........$10,652.00 Road Use Fund...............$388.07 Capital Projects...................$0.00 Debt Service........................$0.00 Total September Expense............ ...................................$12,833.56 Mayor: Edwards reported that at the end of his street the side of the road is deteriorating.

Thomassen will check into purchasing barriers to help divert water until work can be done in the spring.

Edwards also reported that Alliant Energy had completed their work in the City and that Communication Data Link was in the City doing work for Mediacom.

Streets: No additional report Sewers: No report Parks: Humke reported that the parks are being mowed.

Thomassen moved and was seconded by Norman to purchase a tree for up to $300 from Earl May to be planted in the park this fall. Motion carried 3-0.

Tree Steward: Fouts reported that she approved a resident's request to take down a dead tree.

Also, DW Tree Service will be cutting down a dead tree in the park this fall.

Storm Sewers: Norman met with Jack Suttek from the Newton School regarding the storm sewer and road repairs on Thomas Jefferson. The school agreed to pay $8,350 for the work behind the curb. Humke moved and was seconded by Norman to approve Jasper Construction's quote for roadway repairs to Thomas Jefferson Drive including the optional items of rip rap and storm sewer pipe for a total of $27,690 with $10,000 being paid out of the Road Use Tax Fund and the remaining to be paid out of the Local Option Sales Tax Fund. Motion carried 3-0.

Norman also asks residents to watch the storm sewers and help in the removal of leaves this fall to keep the drains open.

City Clerk: No report Enforcement Officer: No report Old Business: None Fouts moved and was seconded

by Humke to adjourn the meeting at 7:49 p.m. Motion carried 4-0.

Next City Council meeting to be held November 2, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.

Minutes submitted by Christina Machin, City Clerk Mayor Patrick Edwards City Clerk Christina Machin October 16 ORDINANCE NO. 2017-003 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LAMBS GROVE, IOWA, BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO FIREWORKS Be It Enacted by the City Council of the City of Lambs Grove, Iowa: SECTION 1.

SECTION MODIFIED. Section 45.24 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lambs Grove, Iowa, is repealed and the following adopted in lieu thereof: 45.24 FIREWORKS. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 727.2) 1. Definitions. For purposes of this section: A. “Consumer fireworks” means the following fireworks, as described in Chapter 3 of the American Pyrotechnics Association (“APA”) Standard 871: consumer (1) First-class fireworks: a. Aerial shell kits and reloadable tubes; b. Chasers; c. Helicopters and aerial spinners; d. Firecrackers; e. Mine and shell devices; f. Missile-type rockets; g. Roman candles; h. Sky rockets and bottle rockets; i. Multiple tube devices under this paragraph B which are manufactured in accordance with APA Standard 87-1, Section 3.5.

(2) Second-class consumer fireworks: a. Cone fountains; b. Cylindrical fountains; c. Flitter sparklers; d. Ground and hand-held sparkling devices, including multiple tube ground and handheld sparkling devices that are manufactured in accordance with APA Standard 87-1, Section 3.5; e. Ground spinners; f. Illuminating torches; g. Toy smoke devices that are not classified as novelties pursuant to APA Standard 87-1, Section 3.2; h. Wheels; i. Wire or dipped sparklers that are not classified as novelties pursuant to APA Standard 87-1, Section 3.2.

B. “Display fireworks” includes any explosive composition, or combination of explosive substances, or article prepared for the purpose of producing a visible or audible effect by combustion, explosion, deflagration, or detonation, and includes fireworks containing any explosive or flammable compound, or other device containing any explosive substance.

“Display fireworks” does not include novelties or consumer fireworks enumerated in Chapter 3 of the APA Standard 87-1.

C. “Novelties” includes all novelties enumerated in Chapter 3 of the APA Standard 87-1, and that comply with the labeling regulations promulgated by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.

2. Display Fireworks.

It is unlawful for any person to use or explode any display fireworks; provided, the City Council may, upon application in writing, grant a permit for the display of display fireworks by municipalities, fair associations, amusement parks, and other organizations or groups of individuals approved by the City when the display fireworks will be handled by a competent operator, but no such permit shall be required for the display of display fireworks at the Iowa State Fairgrounds by the Iowa State Fair Board, at incorporated county fairs, or at district fairs receiving State aid. No permit shall be granted hereunder unless the operator or sponsoring

in Chapter 3 of the APA Standard 87-1.

C. “Novelties” includes all novelties enumerated in Chapter 3 of the APA Standard 87-1, and that comply with the labeling regulations promulgated by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.

2. Display Fireworks.

It is unlawful for any person to use or explode any display fireworks; provided, the City Council may, upon application in writing, grant a permit for the display of display fireworks by municipalities, fair associations, amusement parks, and other organizations or groups of individuals approved by the City when the display fireworks will be handled by a competent operator, but no such permit shall be required for the display of display fireworks at the Iowa State Fairgrounds by the Iowa State Fair Board, at incorporated county fairs, or at district fairs receiving State aid. No permit shall be granted hereunder unless the operator or sponsoring organization has filed with the City evidence of insurance in the following amounts: A. Personal Injury: $250,000.00 per person B. Property Damage: $50,000.00 C. Total Exposure: $1,000,000.00 3. Consumer Fireworks.

A. It is unlawful for any person to use or explode consumer fireworks on days other than June 1 through July 8 and December 10 through January 3 of each year, all dates inclusive.

B. It is unlawful for any person to use or explode consumer fireworks at times other than between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., except that on the following dates consumer fireworks shall not be used at times other than between the hours specified: (1) Between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. on July 4 and the Saturdays and Sundays immediately preceding and following July 4.

(2) Between the hours of 9:00 a.m. on December 31 and 12:30 a.m. on the immediately following day.

(3) Between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. on the Saturdays and Sundays immediately preceding and following December 31.

C. It is unlawful for any person to use consumer fireworks on real property other than that person's real property or on the real property of a person who has consented to the use of consumer fireworks on that property.

4. Novelties. This section does not apply to novelties.

SEVERABILITY SECTION 2.

CLAUSE. If any section, provision or part of this ordinance shall be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 3.

WHEN This ordinance EFFECTIVE. shall be in effect from and after its final passage, approval and publication as provided by law.

Passed by the Council of the City of Lambs Grove, Iowa on the 5th day of October, 2017.

Mayor Patrick Edwards City Clerk Christina Machin October 16 ORDINANCE NO. 2017-004 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LAMBS GROVE, IOWA, BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO INTERFERENCE WITH OFFICIAL ACTS Be It Enacted by the City Council of the City of Lambs Grove, Iowa: SECTION 1.

SECTION MODIFIED. Section 45.12 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lambs Grove, Iowa, is repealed and the following adopted in lieu thereof: 45.12 INTERFERENCE WITH OFFICIAL ACTS. No person shall knowingly resist or obstruct anyone known by the person to be a peace officer, jailer, emergency medical care provider under Chapter 147A of the Code of Iowa, or firefighter, whether paid or volunteer, or a person performing bailiff duties pursuant to Section 602.1303[4] of the Code of Iowa, in the performance of any act that is within the scope of the lawful duty or authority of that officer, jailer, emergency medical care provider, or firefighter, or person performing bailiff duties, or shall knowingly resist or obstruct the service or execution by any authorized person of any civil or criminal process or order of any court.

The terms “resist” and “obstruct” as used in this section do not include verbal harassment unless the verbal harassment is accompanied by a present ability and apparent intention to execute a verbal threat physically.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 719.1) SECTION 2.

SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. If any section, provision or part of this ordinance shall be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 3.

WHEN EFFECTIVE. This ordinance shall be in effect from and after its final passage, approval and publication as provided by law.

Passed by the Council of the City of Lambs Grove, Iowa on the 5th day of October, 2017.

Mayor Patrick Edwards City Clerk Christina Machin October 16 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 2, 2017, 6:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS The City Council of Newton, Iowa met in regular session at 6:00 P.M. on the above date in the Council Chambers at 101 West 4th Street South. Mayor Hansen presided.

Present Council Members: Biondi, George, Trotter, Mullan, Kulis. Absent: Price.

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

There was no citizen participation.

Moved by Kulis, seconded by George to approve consent agenda items 3-7.

3. September 18, 2017 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes 4. September 25, 2017 Special City Council Meeting Minutes 5. Approve Special Class C Liquor License (BW) (Beer/Wine) pending final staff approval, HyVee Clubroom, 1501 1st Avenue E; Special Class C Liquor License (BW) (Beer/Wine), Class B Wine Permit (Carryout Wine Includes Native Wine), Sunday sales pending final staff approval, AmericInn Lodge & Suites, 4401 S 22nd Ave E.; Ownership change and Class C Liquor License (LC) (Commercial), Sunday Sales pending final staff approval, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No 1655, 315 1st Avenue W. 6. Resolution accepting completion of 2016 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project. Resolution 2017-228 adopted.

7. Approval of Bills AYES: Five.

NAYS: None.

Consent agenda items approved.

Mayor Hansen stated that this is the time and place for a public hearing on a Resolution awarding a contract for the 2017 UV

4. September 25, 2017 Special City Council Meeting Minutes 5. Approve Special Class C Liquor License (BW) (Beer/Wine) pending final staff approval, HyVee Clubroom, 1501 1st Avenue E; Special Class C Liquor License (BW) (Beer/Wine), Class B Wine Permit (Carryout Wine Includes Native Wine), Sunday sales pending final staff approval, AmericInn Lodge & Suites, 4401 S 22nd Ave E.; Ownership change and Class C Liquor License (LC) (Commercial), Sunday Sales pending final staff approval, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No 1655, 315 1st Avenue W. 6. Resolution accepting completion of 2016 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project. Resolution 2017-228 adopted.

7. Approval of Bills AYES: Five.

NAYS: None.

Consent agenda items approved.

Mayor Hansen stated that this is the time and place for a public hearing on a Resolution awarding a contract for the 2017 UV Disinfection Project. There were no written comments.

Jodi Rhone, Public Works Director indicated that this was directed by the DNR to be completed by October 2018. Moved by Mullan, seconded by Trotter to close the public hearing.

AYES: Five.

NAYS: None. The public hearing was closed. Moved by Biondi, seconded by Trotter, to adopt the resolution. AYES: Five. NAYS: None.

Resolution 2017-229 adopted.

Mayor Hansen stated that this is the time and place for a public hearing on a Ordinance amending the City of Newton Code of Ordinances, Title XV, 158, to allow detached accessory apartments on single family home properties located within the R-3: Mixed Residential District and C-N: Neighborhood Commercial District. There were no written comments. Moved by Trotter, seconded by Mullan, to close the public hearing. AYES: Five. NAYS: None. The public hearing was closed. Moved by George, seconded by Kulis, to approve the first consideration of the ordinance.

AYES: Five.

NAYS: None.

The first consideration was passed.

Mayor Hansen stated that this is the time and place for a public hearing on a Resolution approving the final plat of Cardinal Ridge Subdivision Plat I in the City of Newton, Jasper County, Iowa. There were no written comments. Bill Talsma expressed his wish to name the street Country Club Drive.

Moved by Trotter, seconded by Biondi to close the public hearing. AYES: Four. NAYS: Mullan. The public hearing was closed.

Moved by Mullan, seconded by George to adopt the resolution. AYES: Five. NAYS: None.

Resolution 2017-230 adopted.

Moved by George, seconded by Trotter to approve a Resolution accepting the completed public improvements and authorizing installation of streetlights in the Cardinal Ridge Plat One subdivision. AYES: Five, NAYS: None.

Resolution 2017-231 adopted.

Moved by George, seconded by Mullan to approve the first consideration of an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Newton, Iowa, 2016, Title XV, Chapter 154, Section 110 (B) (C), “Streets and Sidewalks” Street Naming, Naming New Streets.

AYES: Five.

NAYS: None.

First consideration of the ordinance was passed.

Moved by Kulis, seconded by Mullan to approve the first consideration of an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Newton, Iowa, 2016, Title VII, Chapter 70, Section 70.15, “Traffic and Parking Schedules Adopted by Code Reference” by adding stop signs and restricting parking.

AYES: Five. NAYS: None. First consideration of the ordinance was passed.

Moved by Mullan, seconded by Trotter to approve a Resolution accepting a Real Estate Easement for the Cardinal Ridge Plat One public improvements.

None.

AYES: Five, NAYS: Resolution 2017-232 adopted.

Moved by Kulis, seconded by George to approve a Resolution extending the solid waste collection fee low-income assistance program.

AYES: Five. NAYS: None. Resolution 2017-233 adopted.

Moved by Trotter, seconded by George to approve a Resolution authorizing the purchase of a tractor and pull behind rough Golf mower for Westwood Course. AYES: Five. NAYS: None.

Resolution 2017-234 adopted.

Moved by Kulis, seconded by Trotter to approve a Resolution awarding contract for the Demolition 2017-02 Project.

AYES: Five. NAYS: None.

Resolution 2017-235 adopted.

Moved by Kulis, seconded by George to approve a Resolution Setting Date for a Public hearing the on Designation of Fairmeadows North Housing Urban Renewal Area and an Urban Renewal Plan and Project.

AYES: Five. NAYS: None.

Resolution 2017-236 adopted.

During new business Fire Chief Wellik announced that in honor of October being breast cancer month the fire awareness department would be wearing pink shirts that are also for sale with proceeds donated to the cause.

October is also Fire prevention month and the Chief incouraged everyone to check their smoke detectors.

No old business.

Moved by Trotter, seconded by Mullan to adjourn the meeting at 6:40 PM. Motion unanimously carried by voice vote.

Michael L. Hansen, Mayor Katrina Davis, CMC City Clerk October 16

VASSEAU, WIFE AND HUSBAND; IN REM As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court to the Sheriff of this county. The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s) Real Estate Property to satisfy the judgment. The property to be sold is: LOT TWENTY-ONE (21) IN LONG'S SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF NEWTON, JASPER COUNTY, IOWA, AS SHOWN IN PLAT BOOK “B”, AT PAGE 605 IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY (LOCALLY KNOWN AS 901 N. 6TH AVE. E., NEWTON, IOWA) Property Address 901 N 6TH AVE E, NEWTON, IOWA The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Sale Date 11/21/2017 Sale Time 11:00 AM Place of Sale JASPER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 2300 LAW CENTER DRIVE, NEWTON, IA This sale not subject to redemption.

Property exemption: Certain money or property may be exempt. Contact your attorney promptly to review specific provisions of the law and file appropriate notice, if applicable.

Judgment Amount $35,534.98 Costs $2,812.15 Accrued Costs PLUS Interest $839.63 Sheriff's Fees Pending Attorney DAVID R. ELKIN 315 E 5TH ST SUITE 5 DES MOINES, IA 50309 (515)244-3188 Date 09/11/2017 JOHN R. HALFERTY JASPER COUNTY SHERIFF October 9 & 16

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NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S LEVY AND SALE Jasper County Sheriff Office 2300 Law Center Drive Newton, IA 50208 641-792-5912 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR JASPER COUNTY STATE OF IOWA JASPER COUNTY SS CIVIL NO. (SALE NO.) 17-002944 CASE # EQCV120539 SPECIAL EXECUTION PLAINTIFF: NATIONWIDE ADVANTAGE MORTGAGE COMPANY, F/K/A NATIONWIDE HOME MORTGAGE COMPANY vs DEFENDANT: REBECKA MARIE VASSEAU, F/K/A REBECKA M. MCMASTER, AND SCOTT LANE VASSEAU, WIFE AND HUSBAND; IN REM As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court to the Sheriff of this county. The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s) Real Estate Property to satisfy the judgment. The property to be sold is: LOT TWENTY-ONE (21) IN LONG'S SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF NEWTON, JASPER COUNTY, IOWA, AS SHOWN IN PLAT BOOK “B”, AT PAGE 605 IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY (LOCALLY KNOWN AS 901 N. 6TH AVE. E., NEWTON, IOWA) Property Address 901 N 6TH AVE E, NEWTON, IOWA The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Sale Date 11/21/2017 Sale Time 11:00 AM Place of Sale JASPER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 2300 LAW

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Before we had the scientific tools to discover that an ice age had changed our planet, it was taught in school that dinosaurs died because mammals came along and ate their food. Our species so craves knowledge that we’ll create reasons and stories when answers don’t exist. The last day of Mercury in Libra may provide examples of this.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Oct. 16). The friends you make over the next three months will lead you to lifestyle upgrades.

You’ll learn a new side of your work in November.

At the start of 2018, there’s a chance to help family do something important for the

next generation. A hobby turns into something more, bonding hearts in the process. Leo and Pisces adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 1, 19, 2, 22 and 44.

ARIES (March 21-April 19).

You may find that the best thing you can do for a person is to back off and give plenty of room for that person to solve the problem independent of you. It will probably be harder than stepping in and fixing things, though.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20).

Hope is an essential ingredient in any good plan. If you find that you can’t get behind the deal, that your attitude and

heart just aren’t in the right place, figure out what you have to do to put hope into the equation.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21).

You’re determined to finish the job, but it’s more than that. This ultra-focused state of mind borders on obsession.

Remember to take breaks.

It will help you maintain a healthy perspective.

CANCER (June 22-July 22).

You’re just trying to solve a problem. It’s not your fault that the fixing of it causes other problems. It’s because the issue is at a deeper level than you thought. Instead of treating symptoms, go to the root.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22).

Though you can be social,

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a favorite friend, the consummate host and an excellent all-around entertainer, you can also be the world’s most content hermit.

In fact, you’ll be that today for a time.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).

When you know what’s appropriate and can fit into a situation easily by being that version of yourself, life feels comfortable. When that stops being the case, you’ll have a choice to make about whether or not it’s worth it to pretend.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You got to this place by answering a calling, following an inkling or obeying an intuition. But this is a crossroads in the journey in which research, logic and thoughtful argument

will serve you very well. Take it to the committee.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).

You worry about loved ones just as, in the past, people have worried for you. You didn’t like being on the receiving end of it, and neither will they.

Knowing when and what to keep to yourself will be key.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’re in charge of your own story. Cast yourself as the hero, and find a way to play out the action that highlights your many capabilities and your determination to overcome adversity.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The more responsibility you assume the more power you have. However, at some

point, you have to ask how much power you really want.

More is not always better.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).

Talk to someone you don’t know. The freshness of finding a communication rhythm with a stranger will bring its own kind of thrill. And it’s not every day you get to make a first impression.

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TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — To win the championship this year, Team Penske told Brad Keselowski he had to win at Talladega Superspeedway.

So he did.

Again.

Keselowski earned an automatic berth into the third round of the playoffs with a victory Sunday at Talladega, where he considered himself lucky to finish after a sloppy day for NASCAR. “I survived,” Keselowski said. “I feel like only eight cars finished the race. It was one of those crazy days ... a lot of attrition.”

There were just 14 cars running at the conclusion, and only four were playoff drivers.

The race was red-flagged three times for nearly 35 minutes.

By avoiding the carnage, Keselowski won for the fifth time at Talladega and gave Ford a season sweep of the

Cardinals Continued from Page 1B “This was what we were shooting for. The kids played with a lot of intensity. Last week showed the guys there was more in us,” Coach Ergenbright said. “It’s not so much about Xs and Os as we ran the same plays tonight as we did against Southeast Polk.

We just had an edge about us.”

The defense had put the Cardinals in a position to possibly pull off an upset on Senior Night. Newton needed one more play to turn the tide.

The Cardinals got pressure on Valley quarterback Beau Lombardi, but Jalen Long found himself alone behind the Newton defense. Lombardi launched a pass with Cardinal players bearing down on him in the backfield.

“We had a blown coverage.

If we get that defensive stop, we had the opportunity to win this one,” Coach Ergenbright said about the pass play that covered 65 yards. “But, what a game we had tonight. Our guys never backed down and knew they had a game like this in them.”

The long pass play set up the final score of the night.

Mason scored his third rushing touchdown of the game on a 10-yard run. The Tigers (7-1) wrapped up their second straight 4A District 4 title, securing a playoff spot with a 4-0 district mark with one game remaining.

The Cardinals and Tigers traded turnovers in the final two minutes of the game.

Newton had a fourth-and-four and didn’t convert. Valley took possession and just knelt down to allow the clock to expire.

Newton fell to 6-2 overall

four restrictor-plate races.

Most imp or tant, though, is that he knows he’s still in the hunt for his second Cup title. The victory vaulted him from 10th Keselowski to second in the playoff standings.

“You’d love to be able to pat yourself on the back and say it’s all skill, but there is some luck that’s involved in this,” Keselowski said. “When you come here, probably three out of every four races you’re going to get caught up in a wreck.

But the races where you have the good fortune, where you don’t get caught up in a wreck or you don’t have something break or any of those things, you have to take those races, run up front and win them. and 2-2 in district action. The Cardinals finish the 2017 season next Friday at Indianola with a 4A District 4 contest.

Indianola rallied past Fort Dodge 35-32 on Friday and Southeast Polk beat Marshalltown 52-0.

“The guys played with reckless abandon tonight and believed in themselves. They trusted what we were doing on both sides of the ball,” Coach Ergenbright said. “We start preparing for our final game. To finish 7-2 for this team would be tremendous and that’s what we’ll shoot for this coming week.”

It took one offensive play to put the Tigers on the scoreboard Friday night. Mason broke loose on a 67-yard TD dash and Tinsley Wright kicked the extra point.

The Cardinals came out and executed their game plan — long, time-consuming sustained drives for scores to keep the Tiger’s potent offense on the sideline. Newton answered with an 11-play drive going 80 yards in six minutes.

Sturtz and the Cardinals mixed in a few pass plays — a nine-yard one to senior tight end Jacob Murphy on a first down and a six-pass to Trevor Ergenbright later in the drive.

Sturtz, who finished with 126 yards rushing on 28 carries, powered the march.

Sturtz went around the end to reach the end zone from three yards out. Senior Zach Combs kicked the tying extra point with 5:38 left in the first period. It was 7-7 at the end of the quarter.

“We just kept fighting and moving the ball,” Trevor Ergenbright said. “We left it all on the field tonight.”

Mason had a 48-yard TD run wiped out with a holding

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Finding an empty space and going up to catch the ball is Newton junior tight end Jacob Murphy (48) in the first quarter of Friday’s home game against visiting Valley.

“That’s what we’ve been able to do.”

Talladega was the perfect place for Keselowski to take the stress off before next week’s elimination race at Kansas. Crew chief Paul Wolfe told Keselowski he was going to need to win Sunday because the Fords haven’t run as well as the other playoff contenders on intermediate tracks, so this was his shot.

“When he gets in these situations, you’re going to get the most out of him. You’ve got to have a little bit of help, lucky breaks, whatever you want to call them, along the way, but I knew if we had that, our cars have been fast enough, and he’s talented enough at these tracks that I knew we could get it done.”

Keselowski was the leader when the race resumed with three laps remaining, but was passed by Ryan Newman, who

stayed out front until the final lap. Then Keselowski made his move around Newman on the high side of the track to take the lead, and a crossover move held off both Newman and Penske teammate Joey Logano.

Keselowski then collected the American flag for the victory lap on his 24th career Cup win, which came in his 300th start. His first career Cup win was at Talladega in 2009.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. finished seventh in his final race at Talladega, where he and his late father combined to win 16 Cup races. Alabama declared Sunday “Dale Earnhardt Jr. Day.” “This has been a hell of a weekend for me, and I’m glad to be able to finish and finish well. That means a lot to me,” Earnhardt said. “I know a lot of folks came and traveled

here to see us run, so I know they’re disappointed we didn’t win, but I’m glad they got to see us run the whole event, and hopefully they enjoyed it.”

Newman finished second in a Chevrolet and was followed by Trevor Bayne, Logano and Aric Almirola — all non-playoff drivers.

Denny Hamlin finished sixth, the best of the Toyota drivers. But the manufacturer’s playoff streak came to an end after Martin Truex Jr. and Kyle Busch gave Toyota wins in the first four playoff races.

Of the top 10 finishers, only Keselowski and Hamlin were playoff drivers.

The rest of the 12-driver playoff field had a rough afternoon.

The final race in the second round of NASCAR’s playoffs is next Sunday at Kansas Speedway. Four drivers will be cut from the playoff field.

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Putting pressure on Valley quarterback Beau Lombardi (12) is Newton junior defensive end Austin Romberg (43) but Lombardi got the pass off to help the Tigers score a late TD in Friday’s game at Newton.

call on Valley’s next possession. Facing a fourth-and-seven, the Tigers handed the ball to Mason, who was stopped after one yard.

Newton moved the ball to the Valley 40-yard line then went backwards with penalties and a quarterback sack.

Sturtz punted it.

Lombardi finished Valley’s longest scoring march of the game — six plays — with a 1-yard TD run at 9:16 left in the second quarter. Lombardi was 10-of-18 passing for 187 yards and two of those pass came on the drive.

Down 14-7, the Cardinals moved the ball again but came up short. They did take about five minutes off the clock in the second quarter. Valley started at its own 17-yard and went no where as Newton’s defense held and forced a punt.

Three plays later Newton struck back to knot the score at 14-all. Sturtz found junior running back Josh Miller down the sideline for a 33yard TD pass. Combs kicked the extra point.

With 1:32 left in the first half, Newton’s defense took a stand as Valley threatened to score. The Tigers had firstand-goal at Newton’s 6-yard line but Mason was tackled for a 2-yard loss followed by an incomplete pass.

Time was slipping away so the Tigers opted for a 25-yard field goal by Cole Peterson on the final play of the first half.

Valley led Newton 17-14 at the break.

Newton got the second-half kickoff but the Cardinals were hit by a rash of penalties in the final two periods of play. They kept shooting themselves in

the foot offensively as their opening drive stalled out.

Valley went 44 yards on two plays — a 22-yard run by Mason and a 22-yard TD pass from Lombardi to Tariq Brown.

The Tigers were up 24-14 with 7:13 in the third quarter.

Valley had the ball again and was in Newton territory.

This time the Tigers fumbled the football and Newton junior defensive end Mason Lee had the first of his two fumble recoveries of the night.

Sturtz led the Cardinals on another 11-play TD drive, scoring from eight yards out with 23 seconds left in the third quarter.

Several key plays were a 14yard run by senior running back Jaron Roush, who reversed his field to get free, an 11-yard pass play where Sturtz made a pinpoint throw on the run to Ergenbright on the sideline and a kick-out block

by Miravalles on the edge to allow Roush to gain 22 yards to the Valley 11.

But in a blink of an eye, — three plays and 48 yards — Valley’s Mason scored on a 15-yard TD run on the final play of the period. Mason had 15 carries for 192 yards in the game.

Newton didn’t fold, down 31-21.

The Cardinals took the ensuing kickoff to start the fourth quarter and responded to close the gap to three points against the No. 3 team in Class 4A. They converted on four third-down situations and one big fourth-and-one pass from Sturtz to Murphy to the Valley 24-yard line.

“We left it all out on the field. We played for each other, played hard and never gave

up,” senior linebacker Grant Garvis said. “We’ve got one more game together as a team.

We’re looking to build on our play tonight for that one.”

Combs led the Cardinal defense with six solo tackles and three assisted. Junior Lazarus Frisch had five solo stops and five assisted tackles.

Valley 7-10-14-7—38 Newton 7-7-7-7—28 Valley — Mason 67 yd run (Wright kick) Newton — Sturtz 3 yd run (Combs kick) Valley — Lombardi 1 yd run (Wright kick) Newton — Miller 33 yd pass from Sturtz (Combs kick) Valley — Peterson 25 yd field goal Valley — Brown 22 yd pass from Lombardi (Wright kick) Newton — Sturtz 8 yd run (Combs kick) Valley — Mason 15 yd run (Wright kick) Newton — Miravalles 1 yd run (Combs kick) Valley — Mason 15 yd run (Wright kick) Newton Valley 21 First Downs 18 58-231 Rushes-Yds 27-258 104 Passing Yds 187 231 Total Offense 440 12-19-1 Passing 10-18-0 1-0 Fumbles-lost 3-2 12-101 Penalties-Yds 8-65 4-37 Punts-Avg. 1-31 Individual Leaders Rushing: Newton-Sturtz 28-126, Roush 14-82, 8-17, Miravalles 8-6. Valley-Mason 15-192, Fugate 4-51, Lombardi 7-11, Mitchell 1-4.

Passing: Newton-Sturtz 8-21-88-1. Valley-Lombardi 10-18-187-0.

Receiving: Miller 3-33, Murphy 3-30, Ergenbright 3-24, Roush 2-12, Miravalles 2-5. Valley-Brown 4-70, Long 4-96, Matney 1-6, Neu 1-15.

Punting: Newton-Sturtz 4-147 (36.8 yd avg.). Valley-Mason 1-31 (31 yd avg.)

Newton Defense Tackles (solos/assisted): Combs 6/3, Frisch 5/5, Kuennen 3/2, Rhone 3/1, Graham 3/0, Lee 2/0, Johnson 2/0, Gulling 1/2, Hansen 1/0, Bartels 0/1, Romberg 0/1, Wolfe 0/1.

Quarterback sacks: none.

Fumbles (forced/recovered): Lee 0/2.

Interceptions: none.

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