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By David Dolmage Newton Daily News When the Newton Community School Board meets Monday night they’ll kick off their meeting with a special work session to tour the construction progress at Berg Middle School, as well as review an update to the certified enrollment numbers.

On Thursday NCSD superintendent Bob Callaghan said while he isn’t sure of the final numbers, he’s expecting a “double digit” increase in enrollment this year.

“After a decade of losing students, we’re seeing gains,” Callaghan said.

That increase would represent a third consecutive year of slow, yet

steady gains after a 10 years of shrinking enrollment within the district. About 3,352 students were on the rolls at NCSD in 2001, but those numbers started to fall in the early 2000s dropping all the way to 2,954 students during the 2014-15 school year.

Enrollment numbers rose slightly in the following years, with a total of 2,956 students during the 2015-2016 school year, and 2,965 students

David Dolmage/ Newton Daily News Newton Community School district superintendent Bob Callaghan listens during a discussion of enrollment numbers at a recent meeting of the NCSD school board.

Callaghan said he’s expecting a “double digit” increase in enrollment this year within the district.

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It’s a graveyard smash Spooky Halloween show headlines fall play at NHS

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s she watches the dress rehearsals for the Newton High School’s fall play, Melinda Worthington is confident she’s got a graveyard smash on her hands. This year’s fall production at the high school will be a doubleheader, opening with Happily Ever After’s Top Chef, and finishing off with Transyl-Mania. Worthington has been wanting to a do a Halloween-themed show for years, and this year she pushed up the dates for the fall production in order to get her actors ready in time for a series of Halloween shows on Oct. 27 and Oct. 30.

“I’ve always wanted to do a Halloween show, and ask the audience to dress up,” Worthington said.

At the end of the production, audience members will have a chance to trick or treat with actors, and take photos on the stage. Worthington hopes that giving audience members more opportunities to interact with the actors will make it more memorable.

“These guys are amazing, they’re a really good group,” Worthington said. “They always rise to the occasion.”

Both shows feature a heady mix of the occult, and Worthington said she picked each production for its family-friendly atmosphere. In Transyl-Mania, a group of

Newton man to be sentenced on car burglary charges

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David Dolmage/Newton Daily News Vonda, played by NHS junior Makayla Keller, gets a surprise hug from Hotep, played by junior Isaac Friedman during a dress rehearsal Thursday night for Transyl-Mania, the high school’s fall production.

human high schoolers are stranded outside a high school for monsters when their bus breaks down.

As the humans interact with the monsters, lots of laughs ensue as they learn how to befriend one another. The pre-show, Happily Ever After’s Top Chef imagines a cooking show staffed by fairy creatures.

Fairytale staples Rumpelstiltskin, the Big Bad Wolf and the three bears battle it out to see who’ll end up at the top of fairy heap.

In a departure from year’s past, the productions this fall give students a chance to have fun with their roles. Isaac Freidman, who plays Hotep the mummy, said he knew he’d figured out the perfect voice for his charac-

ter when his fellow actors couldn’t stop laughing.

“It’s high pitched, kind of squeaky, not what you’d expect from a Pharaoh,” the NHS junior said. “At first I didn’t really know how to play an old guy chasing after his past wives.”

In order to get ready for the twin bill, practices are long, with students working their way through three-hour long rehearsals, but Friedman said the cast and crew don’t mind.

It’s just another chance to build more camaraderie with one another. The hardest part of getting Dolmage/Daily News ready for this year’s show Tory Church, a David senior, plays Yulie, is preparing the finale. At one of the cheerleaders at Monthe end of Transyl-Mania ster High during a dress rehearsal PLAY | 3A

Thursday night for Transyl-Mania, the high school’s fall production.

A Newton man who pleaded guilty to third-degree burglary and five counts of third-degree burglary of an unoccupied vehicle is set to be sentenced in Jasper County District Court this month.

Aaron D. Reeves, 22, is also facing possession of a controlled Reeves substance and possession of drug paraphernalia charges following a string of vehicle break-ins on Aug. 30.

At least five residents in the 200 block of South Third Avenue East reported to Newton police their belongings had been stolen from their vehicles.

Around 12:30 a.m., a Newton officer patrolled the area and noticed a car door open at a residence in the 500 block of East Second Street South. The officer also noticed the home’s garage door was slightly open.

Reeves was found hiding inside the garage, along with several items that had been reported stolen from vehicles in the area. He was arrested and taken to the Jasper County Jail.

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Candidate Q&A: Stonner for Ward 2 council seat This is one of nine candidate profiles to be featured before the upcoming Nov. 7 city election in Newton. Dean Stonner is running unopposed for the Ward 2 council seat.

Name: Dean Stonner Employment: I am a retired attorney, and spent most of my legal career as a corporate attorney, including 17 years with the Maytag Corporation Law Department, and the last 10 years with the Principal Financial Group Law

Department.

H o m e town: Cameron, Mo. Years of Newton residency: 28 Running For: Ward 2 City Council Stonner What do you feel is the most important issue Newton will be facing during your term on the city coun-

cil?

I believe that the most important issue which faces the Newton City Council is the prioritization of resources.

What do you think has been the biggest achievement for the City of Newton in the last four years and what do you think has been the greatest struggle?

Recent strategic commitments, such as the refurbishment of the Maytag Hotel, will likely mean that fewer funds

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By contrast, I believe that one of Newton’s biggest successes has been attracting other business to our community, and that success is indicative of the efforts of this city in furthering economic development. I support the rebranding efforts that resulted in the “Get to Know Newton” campaign.

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are available for new projects.

I feel that the first charge of a city council person is to be a good steward of tax dollars.

I believe that the biggest challenge Newton has faced in the past decade is overcoming the negative perception that Newton is struggling to adjust to the loss of a long-time major employer.

What role do you think the city can and should play in economic development?

What more/less should the

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Today is Friday, Oct. 20, the 293rd day of 2017. There are 72 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On Oct. 20, 1967, a jury in Meridian, Mississippi, convicted seven men of violating the civil rights of slain civil rights workers James Chaney, Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner; the seven received prison terms ranging from 3 to 10 years.

On this date: In 1714, the coronation of Britain’s King George I took place in Westminster Abbey.

In 1803, the U.S. Senate ratified the Louisiana Purchase.

In 1947, the House Un-American Activities Committee opened hearings into alleged Communist influence and infiltration in the U.S. motion picture industry.

In 1964, the 31st president of the United States, Herbert C. Hoover, died in New York at age 90.

In 1973, in the so-called “Saturday Night Massacre,” special Watergate prosecutor Archibald Cox was dismissed and Attorney General Elliot L. Richardson and Deputy Attorney General William B. Ruckelshaus resigned.

In 1977, three members of the rock group Lynyrd Skynyrd, including lead singer Ronnie Van Zant, were killed along with three others in the crash of a chartered plane near McComb, Mississippi.

In 1987, 10 people were killed when an Air Force jet crashed into a Ramada Inn hotel near Indianapolis International Airport after the pilot, who was trying to make an emergency landing, ejected safely.

In 2011, Moammar Gadhafi, 69, Libya’s dictator for 42 years, was killed by revolutionary fighters.

Ten years ago: Republican Congressman Bobby Jindal, the U.S.-born son of Indian immigrants, was elected governor of Louisiana; he became the first non-white to hold the job since Reconstruction.

Five years ago: Heading into the campaign’s final weeks, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney upped his criticism of President Barack Obama’s plans for a second term, accusing the Democrat of failing to tell Americans what he would do with four more years; the Obama campaign aggressively disputed the notion, claiming it was Romney who hadn’t provided specific details to voters.

One year ago: President Barack Obama defended his health care program, long a target of Republicans and recently criticized by some Democrats, saying millions of Americans “now know the financial security of health insurance” because of the Affordable Care Act.

Today’s Birthdays Actor William “Rusty” Russ is 67. Actor Viggo Mortensen is 59. Rock musician Jim Sonefeld (Hootie & The Blowfish) is 53.

Rock musician David Ryan is 53. Rapper Snoop Dogg is 46. Singer Jimi Westbrook (country group Little Big Town) is 46. Actor John Krasinski is 38.

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10 Things to Know For Today Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. IMPACTING THE POCKETBOOK After approving the president’s $4 trillion budget plan, GOP senators begin efforts to enact the first tax overhaul in three decades by the end of the year.

2. CHIEF OF STAFF SHIELDS COMMANDER IN CHIEF John Kelly speaks about the reality and pain of war sacrifice, praising those who serve and summoning the 2010 death of his own son to defend President Donald Trump against accusations of insensitive outreach to a grieving military family.

3. WHAT VIEW FROM ABOVE REVEALS OF SYRIAN CITY Drone footage from Raqqa shows bombedout shells of buildings and heaps of concrete slabs lying piled on streets littered with de-

stroyed cars. Entire neighborhoods are seen turned to rubble, with little sign of civilian life.

4. WORSE THAN WAR AND VIOLENCE Environmental pollution was the cause of one in six premature deaths in the world in 2015 — about 9 million — a new major study says.

5. MILLIONS AND MILLIONS The number of U.S. adults without health insurance is up nearly 3.5 million this year, as rising premiums and political turmoil over “Obamacare” undermine coverage gains that drove the nation’s uninsured rate to a historic low.

6. POTUS 44 BACK IN SPOTLIGHT Former President Obama says Democrats should reject politics of “division” and “fear” as he drums up support for the party’s gubernatorial candidates in Virginia and New Jersey.

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ready for closure, but feel engulfed by anxiety and security fears as they attend a country music concert benefiting victims of the Las Vegas mass shooting, the deadliest in modern U.S. history.

8. READYING FOR SEPARATION Prototypes for President Donald Trump’s proposed border wall, which must be completed by Oct. 28, are being built at a construction site in San Diego, just a few steps from homes in Tijuana, Mexico.

9. WON’T MARGARINE DO? French pastries, and butter, have become so popular abroad that the increased demand has caused a mini shortage of the dairy product in French supermarkets.

10. DODGERS CRUSH CUBS Enrique Hernandez hits three home runs as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 11-1 to reach the World Series for the first time since 1988.

Entertainment 2-story ‘Star Wars’ replica in yard for Halloween is big hit PARMA, Ohio (AP) — A two-story, “Star Wars”-inspired Halloween yard display in Ohio is enticing kids to get toy lightsabers and attracting hundreds of visitors from across the state.

Elevator mechanic Nick Meyer, 39, spent about $1,500 and 10 hours a weekend for half a year to build a replica of the four-legged

All Terrain Armored Transport, or AT-AT walker. He built it with his carpenter friend Anthony Paroda, and it’s been such a success that spectators are donating money for them to build another display next year.

At 19 feet, the replica is nearly as tall as Meyer’s home in Parma, a Cleveland suburb. The cockpit

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AP Photo This Oct. 12 photo shows a replica four-legged All Terrain Armored Transport, or AT-AT walker in Parma, Ohio.

Owner Nick Meyer tells Cleveland.com he used wood, hard foam and plastic barrels. He says he enjoys the “Star Wars” movies but isn’t a fanatic and simply thought the display would be unique.

of the AT-AT walker is outfitted with lights that glow red at night, and a mannequin fashioned to resemble a “Star Wars” Stormtrooper soldier stands guard in front.

Meyer said he built it with plywood, hard foam and plastic barrels and based the design off a toy he bought online.

“We’re both pretty crafty, but it’s not rocket science,” Meyer said.

“You just gotta be willing to do it.”

Local media attention catapulted the display into fame, drawing droves of visitors from dawn to dusk. At least three dozen spectators drove by to gawk and take selfies one Wednesday afternoon. Among them was Nicole Drake, 26, who was on her way home from work when the replica caught her eye.

“I just had to stop by,” Drake said. “I was amazed. It’s actually the size of their house.”

Meyer said he has built attention-grabbing

Halloween displays for six years running, from an Addams Family mausoleum to the stern of a pirate ship jutting out from his front porch.

He tears them down in November and drinks beers with a friend when dreaming up the next year’s display.

Meyer and his wife, Becky, say Halloween is their favorite holiday.

“The creepiness, the decorating, being able to dress up and pretend to be a kid still — it keeps me young,” Nick Meyer said.

“We like to do it up big if we can,” his wife said. “I just so happened to find a husband that loves it too.”

The Meyers bonded over a mutual love of horror movies, and their Halloween bash is their biggest family gathering of the year. Even during Christmas, they have an all-black tree decorated with bats and jacko’-lanterns instead of a traditional tinsel-topped tree.

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in 2016-2017, but Callaghan said he’s expecting enrollment to rise substantially this year.

“We’ll have at least a double-digit increase in students,” Callaghan said.

There are a lot of factors that contribute to declining enrollment in Newton, including the closure of Maytag, but Callaghan said the district has been projecting modest growth for years, and he’s pleased the district’s projections are nearing reality. Final enrollment numbers for this school year won’t be available until Monday night’s meeting, but Callaghan said he expected enrollment to rise over 3,000 students for the first time since the 2013-14 school year.

“We believe that we have great opportunities for the kids here,” Callaghan said. “The district has been a good partner with the city and community leaders, when we went out for a bond we had a 76 percent majority, there’s excitement about the school in the community.”

Increasing enrollment numbers means adding staff to meet the needs of students as well. Callaghan said the district is making good progress towards hiring the educational associates that special education teachers have been clamoring for. Five positions for educational associates have been posted online, and Callaghan said the board will consider hiring three candidates during Monday night’s meeting.

Principals at Aurora Heights, Emerson Hough, Thomas Jefferson and Berg all identified a need for an additional education associate, with Lisa Sharp, the principal at Berg requesting two additional educational associates. During the last board meeting Callaghan said the district would consider hiring a total of six educational associates, to include Woodrow Wilson Elementary, but on Thursday he said only five positions had been posted, which may be subject to change.

“Our needs are fluid, these are the five we posted,” Callaghan said.

The hiring process at the district requires candidates to be confirmed by the school board, but candidates awaiting approval are typically already working as substitute teachers in the schools. Laura Selover, the director of human resources at NCSD said the district usually brings candidates on board once they’ve completed the background check.

“They’re working with kids already, some have been working since Monday,” Selover said.

Prior to Monday night’s meeting, the NCSD board will meet at Berg Middle School to review construction progress. Callaghan said the project is still on target and under budget, and district officials are confident they’ll be moving students into the new building over spring break week of 2019. Board members will decide on interior color schemes during Monday night’s meeting. While furniture, fixtures, and equipment needs have yet to be determined Callaghan said he’s in favor of installing interactive projectors in every classroom at the new building. Currently, the district has 40 of these projectors, with 10 located in each of the four elementary schools, but Callaghan would like to see their use extend beyond that.

“That’s my plan right now,” Callaghan said.

Friedman and the rest of the cast will forgo the traditional curtain call to dance to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.”

Teaching 20 high school students to dance might sound like a tall order, but choreographer Bethany Baumgartner is up to the challenge. The NHS senior also appears in the production, playing the role of Chelsea, one of the humans. Baumgartner is no stranger to managing a crowd, she choreographed last spring’s production of Beauty and

Contact David Dolmage at 641-792-3121 ext. 6532 or ddolmage@newtondailynews.com

Stonner Continued from Page 1A Housing has been a major focus for the city in recent years. How do you see the efforts continuing and what ideas do you have for future growth?

David Dolmage/Daily News The cast and crew of Transyl-Mania pose for a group photo during a dress rehearsal Thursday night.

David Dolmage/Daily News Hannah Clark, a junior, plays Phanny, the daughter of the Phantom of the Opera alongside Cosmo, played by junior Dune Carter during a dress rehearsal Thursday night for Transyl-Mania, the high school’s fall production.

the Beast, which featured a cast of more than 70, which makes teaching her classmates the “Thriller” dance seem easy.

“It’s a lot of fun, I’m a Pacesetter, so I just love to dance,” Baumgartner said.

Like Friedman, Baumgartner is hoping the shows will pull in plenty of costumed kids.

Learning to get along with one another and celebrate each other’s differences is a message that she thinks will resonate with everyone. When

she steps out on onto the stage for opening night she’d be thrilled to see hundreds of theatergoers, sporting their best Halloween finery.

“They’ll feel like they’re part of show,” Baumgartner said.

Contact David Dolmage at 641-792-3121 ext. 6532 or ddolmage@newtondailynews.com

More to Know Performances for the Newton Senior High Drama club’s fall production, a doubleheader of Transyl-Mania and Happily Ever After’s Top Chef, are family friendly Halloween shows. Theatergoers are encouraged to dress in contest for the shows, with a performance at 7 p.m. Oct 27 and a second show at 6 p.m. Oct 30 Children will have an opportunity to trick or treat after the show, and take pictures inside the haunted high school with the monsters. Tickets are $5 for adults, and $3 for children and are available at the high school.

David Dolmage/Daily News The cast of Happily Ever After’s Top Chef pose for a group photo during a dress rehearsal Thursday night.

Reeves Continued from Page 1A Reeves is charged with third-degree burglary, a class D felony, five counts of third-degree burglary of unoccupied vehicle,

I support the city council’s promotion of housing through efforts such as the establishment of TIF districts and use of the D&D program.

Development of areas such as the new construction in Fairmeadows North and Cardinal Ridge are encouraging and should be continued.

an aggravated misdemeanor, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

The NPD warned residents to lock their vehicles, garages and houses. Residents are also encouraged to hide or remove items

Do you think there is an area in Newton the city should be focusing on that has not received attention?

In the past few years, I feel that the city council has been quite progressive and effective.

I believe they have focused on the right issues, and have done so in a thoughtful manner. I

of value from vehicles so that they are not visible to prowlers.

Reeves will be sentenced on Oct. 25.

would like the Council to continue in that direction.

Why do you want to be on the city council and why should voters choose you to represent Newton?

I want to serve on the Newton City Council because I believe that local government can have a greater direct im-

Contact Kayla Singletary at 641-792-3121 ext. 6533 or ksingletary@newtondailynews.com

pact on the lives of individuals than the state, or even federal government. I believe that I am the right person to represent Ward 2, because I have a great deal of business and legal experience, I am a quick study, and, as a long-time resident of Newton, I am invested in its long-term success.

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Get real Editor’s note: This column originally published May 14, 2015. he only way to reach Florida’s Cayo Costa State Park is by boat. It’s a small barrier island off the gulf coast between Sarasota and Ft. Myers. When visitors motor up to the only dock on the island, a sign welcomes the adventures with the slogan “Welcome to the ‘Real’ Florida.” This is a place to get real.

The island is equipped with crude, cold-water showers, primitive plots for tent camping and a few small huts to rent for those adventurers looking for a bit more shelter from the quick

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Trending Mike Mendenhall pop-up storm. There is a small ranger station on the island with a mini convenient store, and the closest urban amenities are on the mainland 30 miles over Atlantic waters. It doesn’t get more real than that.

It may sound isolated — and it is — but I love most about the tropical desert island is the freedom that comes with that solitude. If folks leave their cell phone at home and take all the necessary provisions, the isolation will bring back the “real” you.

Miles of hiking through tropical trees — some trails that leading to secluded beaches — can remind a businessman/woman, doctor, lawyer, grocery store clerk or journalist what it means to be human. Emerging from the brush to an oceanfront trail head leaves a person with the water, waves, blue sky and their own thoughts. When surrounded by “the real Florida” it reminds the adventurer why they took that high-stress job and the reason they work 60 hours per week — it can be fulfilling but should be more of a means to get to this existential end.

Not maintaining any deadlines other than making that last kayaking trip before the sun goes down

is freeing. Standing on a beach with only a few other adventurous campers, all watching the sun set in silence, creates a more personal connection than the most introspective conversation.

But there is no need to drive 1,500 miles to discover “the real” anything. Leaving the cell phone, tablet and laptop on the kitchen table and walking into Iowa’s backyard allows anyone to find “the real.” Iowa’s rivers, trails and prairies can provide all the “real” an adventurer needs to ensure they remember why we struggle through the every-day.

Get lost and get real.

Contact Mike Mendenhall at mmendenhall@newtondailynews.com

So Anyway Dana King

I only ask to be polite Editor’s note: This column originally published Sept.

24, 2015 I’ve been having several “So... I’ve been thinking” moments lately. Mick is on high alert.

Two things about me you probably don’t know — we’re entering my favorite season and I’m a nester.

Throw a couple of ‘Autumn Wreath’ scented candles in there and I never want to leave my home.

My house is now clearly ready for fall. I was finally able to bring out the fun and fanciful decorations that have waited patiently in storage in my basement since the day after Thanksgiving last year. Over the weekend I even washed windows, and believe me, when a person lives in a home in the country with three dogs, two cats and 8-inch window sills, Windex is always at the ready.

Generally, when I start a project it tends to lead in to another and most often another.

We went to Des Moines Saturday to browse around an event at the Varied Industries building at the fairgrounds. We worked our way out to Clive to have lunch. Since we were there, I suggested stopping by a particular home décor store I’d not visited yet. After all, a person can never have too many seasonal decorations.

The only thing is, I didn’t buy any seasonal items.

No, it’s even better than that. I’ve now decided I’m going to redecorate my living room.

Three hours later, we loaded my purchases in the car and headed home.

A moment of senility slipped in during that drive from Des Moines to Prairie City, the exact same drive we’ve made hundreds of times. Mick interrupted my train of thought as I was squishing little monsters on a game I was playing on my phone with, “Hmmm.

They’ve changed this exit.”

I looked up expecting to see the familiar used car lots and over-sized cow and calf, but instead all I saw was an aged and tired residential area.

Where in the world had he taken us!

It didn’t take long to make our way back to familiar surroundings and we had a good laugh, but even as of today, he still hasn’t admitted to taking what was obviously the wrong exit for some unknown reason.

He’s certain the State of Iowa has completely changed the off ramp from Interstate 235 to University Avenue, which now diverts traffic through a quiet neighborhood.

So anyway…

Once we arrived home, I immediately began replacing my old wall hangings with my newly acquired pieces. As I stood back to admire my excellent taste, it occurred to me I hadn’t changed much in the living room for 14 years.

Yes, the wheels in my head have started turning.

Wallpaper will be coming down. Painting will be involved. There will probably be new lamps and possibly new furniture. And I saw the cutest idea on Pinterest…

Fortunately for my resident ‘go-to’ guy, most of my plans won’t require the need for much labor from him.

Besides, when it comes to interior decorating, we kind of have a system in place at our house. He and I both know when I ask his opinion about my ideas for design, it’s merely a polite gesture on my part — anything he says goes in one ear and out the other. If my husband had his way, my walls would be covered with John Wayne prints and deer antlers and my coffee and end tables would be used NASCAR tires with a glass top.

My tastes are different when it comes to a comfortable and relaxing homey atmosphere. And by different, I mean better.

Me too. And you. And you.

“Me too.”

I posted those words on Facebook recently, along with what seems like every woman I know.

A post went viral asking each woman to write the words “Me too” if she’d been sexually assaulted or harassed.

A man exposed himself to me once. Ten years ago. He was in a car, and I was on foot. He called me over and asked me directions to the freeway. I disappointed him by actually giving him directions and not noticing that he was exposing himself until he pointed it out. Then, I walked away.

I called the cops, and they warned me that it was a small step from flashing a woman to actually assaulting her. I was lucky nothing happened to me.

A friend of mine had an even scarier experience. A man grabbed her on the street and then flashed her. When she yelled for help, bystanders mistook her cries for a woman having a spat with a boyfriend, and

Another View Jill Richardson they ignored her.

Under the #MeToo tag, the stories kept rolling in.

Before long a question arose: Has any woman not been sexually assaulted or harassed?

I know several people who’ve been raped. In fact, I’m not sure I know any woman who’s never faced sexual assault or harassment. Most women can probably say the same, and that’s a travesty.

I doubt there’s a woman alive who’s never been catcalled, but sexual harassment goes far beyond an unwelcome comment or greeting.

For example, right now I know a woman who’s facing sexual harassment from a superior at work that could potentially ruin her career, and another one who already lost a job due to ha-

rassment. Sometimes men who catcall women follow them, and make them fear for their safety.

Sexual violence isn’t something that happens rarely. Most of it isn’t the heinous acts that appear on the news — it’s the everyday acts that don’t.

If you want to see the faces of rapists, look around you. Just look around. Men who do this look like anyone. One of the men who assaulted me is now a pediatric neurologist at a prestigious hospital.

Odds are you can’t find a woman — or trans person — who won’t say “me too.”

How many men that you know perpetrated these crimes?

We can’t stop sexual violence until we understand how very mundane it is. Men act shocked and horrified to hear of women’s sexual assaults, but remain ignorant that the perpetrators are other men around them — their coworkers, their buddies, their family, and maybe even themselves.

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McCann Flea Market and Craft Show The McCann Flea Market and Craft Show begins at 9 a.m. Saturday at the McCann Center, 1115 S. Eighth Ave. E. in Newton.

Lindsey Shepard will take part in the event with her Betty Jane Boutique clothing items.

“I’ve always wanted to own a little boutique and can remember day dreaming about what it would be like during downtime in between classes at Iowa State.

As a graduate of the apparel merchandising, design and production program, fashion and aesthetics are important to me,” Shepard said. “They’re our nonverbal cues that say to the world, ‘this is who I am.’ My goal with Betty Jane Boutique is to provide women a place to find fashionable, functional clothing that doesn’t break the bank.”

Other items will include repurposed items, doll clothes, doll beds, crochet items, wreaths, solar lights, quilting items, greeting cards, pies, jellies and candy.

Representatives from Hey Girl Hey Beauty, Tastefully Simple,

Submitted Photo Lindsey Shepard displays clothing from her Betty Jane Boutique. She will be offering merchandise Saturday at the flea market and craft show.

Avon, Norwex, It Works! Health & Wellness and Mary Kay will be in attendance. Two authors will be autographing their books and a large rummage room of goods will be open.

Cinnamon rolls, soup, sandwiches, pies and beverages will be available at the lunch counter.

There is no admission fee.

Proceeds go to the Sacred Heart Scholarship Fund.

Iowa’s youth enjoy special pheasant season Oct. 21-22

Birth Phoebe Renae Faircloth

Iowa’s young hunters will get to experience the first cackle and flush of the year during the youth only pheasant season Saturday and Sunday.

The residents-only youth season gives Iowans age 15 and younger the opportunity to hunt for rooster pheasants without purchasing a license, habitat fee or taking hunter education. Youths must hunt under direct supervision of an adult age 18 or older that has a valid hunting license and habitat fee.

Special youth only seasons allows young hunters an opportunity for success without pressure or competition from other hunters. Only the youth are allowed shoot pheasants and they may bag one rooster per day.

Sept. 12, 2017 Heather Moore and Justin Faircloth, of Kellogg, announce the birth of their daughter, Phoebe Renae Faircloth, born Sept. 12, 2017 at Mercy in Des Moines.

She weighed 7 pounds 12 ounces and measured 19 inches long. Phoebe joins big brother, Asher, 2.5.

Grandparents are Carol and Gregg Trease, of Newton, Mary and Art Faircloth, of Kellogg and the late Gary Moore.

Great-grandmother is Lelah Main, of Newton.

Tips for a Safe Hunt • Iowa law requires hunters to wear at least one of the following ar-

ticles of visible, external apparel with at least 50 percent of its surface area solid blaze orange: hat, cap, vest, coat, jacket, sweatshirt, shirt or coveralls.

• Hunters should stay in communication with each other and to stay in a straight line while pushing a field.

• Discuss the hunting plan that spells out how the hunt will take place, each person’s role in the hunt and where each person will be at all times.

• Know exactly where standers will be located, especially when hunting standing corn or tall switch grass to avoid having the standers get shot by the pushers as they near the end of the field and the birds begin to flush.

• Make sure to unload the gun when crossing a fence or other obstacle to avoid it accidentally discharging.

Christian school hosting parenting seminar Newton Christian School will host a parenting seminar from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at the school, 1710 N. 11th Ave. E. in Newton.

Have you wondered how to help your child face anxiety and pressure? Do you need prac-

tical ideas and parenting tools to guide your child through difficult times and excessive worry?

Join us for a free parenting seminar. Dr. Joel Ashby will share parenting advice and there will be time for questions and answers.

Ashby, a licensed psychologist at Family Legacy Counseling, earned his PhD in Family Psychology from Azusa Pacific University. His practice focuses on couples, families and groups. “Living life head-on is very im-

portant to me, which means to me, working to not live by the passing thoughts and feelings that can prevent valued living.”

For more information, call 641-792-1924 or visit newtonchristianschool.com.

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homeless, was charged with violation of no contact order at 1:15 p.m. Oct. 17. Police were called to a residence on 12th Street North in reference to Schippers violating the no contact order.

Schippers was arrested and taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Shad R. Gall, 18, of Newton, was charged with assault causing bodily injury or mental illness at 6:17 p.m. Oct. 16 after police were called to West Fourth Street

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Police also saw cell phone video that recorded part of the incident. Gall allegedly spit inside a vehicle and began yelling for the persons to get out of the vehicle. He struck the vehicle and open door with the belt. Gall was arrested and taken to the Jasper County Jail.

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

• Family Fall Festival will be from 6 to 8 p.m.

Friday at the Newton YMCA. This is free for the community. The festival will feature a Trunk or Treat hayrack rides, floating pumpkin patch and more. Hot dogs, apples and hot apple cider will be available.

• The Newton Lions Club Pancake Breakfast will begin at 7 a.m. Saturday at Jasper County Senior Center, 702 E. Third St. S. in Newton. This all you can eat pancake breakfast will include pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, coffee, orange juice and milk. Adults are $5 and children under 11 are $3.

• McCann Flea Market will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday at the McCann Center in Newton. Long standing show that hosts a variety of vendors featuring handcrafted items, crafts, baked goods, gifts and more. Lunch available for purchase including cinnamon rolls.

• Mission Coalition will be selling homemade pies at the McCann Center Flea Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, All proceeds will go to Friends in Hope, a local organization helping people get out of the cycle of homelessness.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 10 a.m.

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

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

• Local book author Susan A. Hoffert will be signing books at 1 p.m. Saturday at Mattingly Music and Books in Newton. She will be sharing snippets of her pet’s stories and answering questions about her experience in submitting to Chicken Soup for the Soul publisher. Hoffert contributed to Soul Books: “The Dog Really Did That?” and “The Cat Really Did That?”

• Sounds of Inspiration in Concert will begin at 10 a.m. Sunday at First Christian Church, 314 E. Second St. N. in Newton.

• Wittemberg Church Soup/Homemade Ice Cream Supper will begin at 4 p.m. Sunday at Wittemberg Church, 662 Holly Ave., Newton. Menu includes chili, potato,and beef barley soup, relishes, cornbread, homemade ice cream and toppings.

Free will donations will help maintain this Jasper Count landmark.

• Narcotics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

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

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

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

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

• Jasper County Republicans will meet at 7 p.m.

Monday at Fore Seasons in Newton. Auditor of State Mary Mosiman will be the featured speaker.

Come early and enjoy supper from the Fore Seasons kitchen.

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Police Blotter Newton Police Department • Michael T. Todd, 26, of Newton, was charged with simple assault at 5:09 p.m. Oct. 17 after police were called to a residence on Bungalow Court. The victim told police Todd struck her hand and shoved her while she was attempting to gain control of a child. Todd denied shoving the victim. He was arrested and taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Joshua W. Schippers, 38,

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Monday Crispy fish, parsley potatoes, Brussels sprouts, fruit cocktail, ice cream and skim milk Tuesday Liver and onions, duchess potatoes, lima beans, applesauce in gelatin, peaches and skim milk For reservations or information about congregate and home-delivered meals, call 641-792-7102 or 866-9427102 toll-free.

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DEAR ABBY: I will soon be married 48 years, but it is not much of a marriage. There is no sex, no touching, no kind and compassionate words, only bickering and arguing. I can’t figure out why I’m still here. I have thought about leaving many times.

I have written three books, and because of it, my husband has ridiculed me. I have also owned and operated two businesses. I’m active in the community, which he resents. He is an introvert, while I am an extrovert. He no longer accompanies me to activities, but when he did, he would make snide remarks to people who stopped to chat with us. So I no longer invite him. Help me, please! — SAD, LONELY WIFE DEAR WIFE: I will try. If you are asking my permission to divorce your husband, I can’t give it to you. Instead, I suggest you ask yourself why you have tolerated such a lonely marriage for 48 years and what you feel you would have to gain by leaving. As an intelligent woman, once you answer that, I think you will know what to do.

DEAR ABBY: I am a mother of two. I share 50 percent custody of my children with their father. My children also have two stepparents.

How involved in decision-making should the stepparents be? I value their opinions, but I think I know what is best for my children.

Their stepmother isn’t particularly involved in their activities or pickups and drop-offs, but never hesitates to interject her opinions about what I should do with their time. It causes communication problems between their father and me. I don’t want to be rude to her.

Where does the line need to be

drawn? — MOMMA KNOWS BEST DEAR MOMMA KNOWS BEST: Give your ex’s current wife the benefit of the doubt. She may be trying to be helpful. Then, for the sake of your own sanity, simply ignore her comments and continue communicating with your ex in parenting matters.

DEAR ABBY: Many years ago, as I was about to graduate from college and begin looking for a job, I read a book called “Dress for Success.” One of the things I remember from it is that a man’s tie should be tied to a length that is between the last button of his shirt and the top of his belt buckle.

Since the last election I have noticed that many politicians, our new president included, wear their ties several inches below their belt. Is this a fashion trend or just them being unique? — CHRIS IN WASHINGTON DEAR CHRIS: I brought your question to the attention of the Brooks Brothers corporate office and was told that what you read in “Dress for Success” was correct.

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Parents charged in death of malnourished toddler RIVERSIDE — Iowa officials say two southeastern Iowa parents have been arrested and charged in the death last year of their severely malnourished toddler.

The Iowa Department of Public Safety says in a news release that 29-year-old Ambrashia Chrzan and 36-year-old Anthony McCoy, both of Riverside, were arrested Thursday. They are charged in Washington County with child endangerment resulting in the November death of 17-month-old Avery McCoy.

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Court rejects appeal from former inmate alleging abuse WATERLOO — A federal court has rejected an appeal from a former Black Hawk County inmate who claimed deputies choked him and didn’t provide appropriate care.

A U.S. District Court judge in January dismissed the lawsuit filed by 25-yearold Trivansky Tyrique Swington, and on Thursday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth District upheld that action.

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DES MOINES — Officials say projections for Iowa’s budget are down again, and could force spending cuts when lawmakers return in January. A three-person panel concluded Thursday that the $7.2 billion budget in effect since July is down by about $130 million. The panel says Iowa’s economy is growing more slowly than expected. Iowa Department of Management Director David Roederer says it’s too early to know the impact on the current budget but midyear reductions may be necessary.

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BOONE — Officials in the central Iowa city of Boone have announced plans to close the Mamie Doud Eisenhower Birthplace, citing waning revenue in recent years to the museum.

The quaint, yellow clapboard house is where Mamie Doud was born in 1896.

As first lady, she often returned with her husband, WWII general and President Dwight D. Eisenhower. The home now serves as a museum filled with memorabilia from Mamie Eisenhower’s life.

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CEDAR RAPIDS — A foundation has promised $5 million toward the restoration of a Cedar Rapids lake and construction of a bridge that would connect the area to miles of trails. The Hall-Perrine Foundation presented the grant Thursday to city leaders and a group formed to restore Cedar Lake and build amenities at the site. Before the money can be used, groups must raise an additional $10 million for the project.

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Armed robbery probe underway at nursing home

Jasper County Engineer Russ Stutt has ordered the solar-powered beacons and said they should be installed by the end of the month.

The Newton Police Department is investigating an alleged armed robbery following an incident early Sunday Morning and Nelson Manor Nursing Home.

Two men with handguns reportedly entered the facility at 2:48 a.m. through the front door and stole medications before running out of the building. Police say there was no sign of forced entry. The incident was reported to police by Nelson Manor staff who were present during the incident.

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

Anyone with information about 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.

Congressman visits Progress Industries

Supervisors OK warning lights for Killduff corner Two flashing beacons will be added at the accident-prone corner in Killduff.

The light will be fixed to speed limit signs on both the northbound and southbound lanes of Highway T22S. The measure became necessary after many Killduff residents spoke out in concern of the safety of the corner.

U.S. Rep. Dave Loebsack was in Newton Monday to meet with representatives of Progress Industries to address funding concerns with the ongoing attempts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. Progress Industries, based in Newton, provides residential, employment and day rehab services to more than 350 individuals with disabilities in central Iowa. The recent funding cuts have CEO Sandy Ham concerned about the future of the organization.

Despite the funding concerns, Ham said the organization is utilizing resources as efficiently as possible by increasing the use of technology. During her meeting with Loebsack, Ham outlined some strategies that are being considered by Progress Industries. Currently, the 16 residential homes provide 24-hour support for individuals in need and those homes are staffed around the clock.

Ham proposes using cameras to monitor at night and have staff make the rounds nightly instead of having someone stationed in the home. Staff is also making use of video messaging technology that allows them to communicate with the

Food donations needed at Salvation Army With the holidays approaching, many families in need lean on the Newton Salvation Army and its resources. The stores in the food pantry are critically low and more donations are needed to help families in Jasper County.

Food pantry coordinator Ed Poe said he struggles with the need when he packs food up for families on a daily basis. For the past six years, Poe has seen the food pantry serve around 170 families per month, but that number has risen to 280 families and at times more than 300 families.

The Salvation Army is also preparing to distribute Thanksgiving and Christmas food boxes, which Poe said he usually starts putting together around this time of year. The food pantry is also in need of plastic bag donations.

Items needed include: canned green beans, canned corn, canned fruit, stove top stuffing, canned sweet potatoes, macaroni and cheese and packaged fried french onions.

Heating outage prompts fix The Jasper County Board of Supervisors approved a $53,000 replacement for the 10-year old boilers at the Jasper County Law Enforcement Center during a special meeting Wednesday.

Jasper County Sheriff John Halferty told the supervisors the two boilers used to heat the majority of the building were beyond repair and too danger-

ous to fix. He also said the inmates at the jail are unaffected by the outage as the jail area is served with separate heat and air from an alternate system.

Following the approval, county maintenance director Adam Sparks said work was already underway to replace the system.

Mingo Middle School plans begin to take shape The Colfax-Mingo School District is drafting a plan on how to most effectively use the former Mingo Middle School building, which has been vacant for several years.

According to C-M superintendent Jim Verlengia, the old middle school in Mingo received a substantial amount of water damage in the spring due to a failure of a float switch on a boiler fed water tank. The water has since been shut off. The boiler provided heating for the area of the facility that includes the gymnasium.

With the gym needed for athletics by Nov. 1, Derek Bond of MODUS Engineering said one option the school could take to heat the building is simply to repair the boiler. The work was previously estimated to cost around $45,000.

The second option Bond presented was the district could hire MODUS or another company to design an alternate solution for heating the facility, removing the boiler and install heat through another source.

Bond said this option would require a larger financial and time investment. The preliminary cost of the work was estimated at $500,000, and the installation and design of the new system would take about a year to complete.

PCM board sees final high school designs For the first time since construction and renovation began at PCM Middle School early this year, the PCM school board held its regular monthly meeting Monday night in Prairie City.

While surrounded by the middle school media center’s new digs, the board heard an update on the next phase of the district’s $20 million building renovation project — PCM High School.

Neumann Monson architect Sally Obernolte and Clay Schneckloth, a civil engineer from Snyder & Associates, presented updated designs for the high school which includes new classroom additions and a canopied walkway on the building’s west side, a newly designed commons/ study area, a redesigned parking lot and revamped music room.

The school board is expected to approve the final high school designs at its November meeting.

School board vacancy filled Life-long Prairie City resident and Mustang parent Mindy McCarthy has officially accepted an appointment to represent PCM’s second district on the seven-member board.

The school board unanimously approved the appointment Monday at its regular monthly meeting.

McCarthy fills a vacancy left by a blank ballot in the second district during the September school board election.

No candidates filed to replace former board member Brenda Downey.

Backyard chicken trend causes spike in infections, one fatal na Gabriele thought their son was dying until tests identified the cause: not cancer, but chickens — the ones he cared for at home. They had apparently infected him with salmonella that produced a severe abscess.

The popular trend of raising backyard chickens in U.S. cities and suburbs is bringing

with it a soaring number of illnesses from poultry-related diseases, at least one of them fatal.

Since January, more than 1,100 people have contracted salmonella poisoning from chickens and ducks in 48 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Almost 250 were hospitalized

and one person died. The toll was four times higher than in 2015.

The CDC estimates that the actual number of cases from contact with chickens and ducks is likely much higher.

“For one salmonella case we know of in an outbreak, there are up to 30 others that we don’t know about,” CDC vet-

erinarian Megin Nichols said.

A “large contributing factor” to the surge, Nichols said, comes from natural food fanciers who have taken up the backyard chicken hobby but don’t understand the potential dangers. Some treat their birds like pets, kissing or snuggling them and letting them walk around the house.

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By Mike Mendenhall Newton Daily News PRAIRIE CITY — For the first time since construction and renovation began at PCM Middle School early this year, the PCM school board held its regular monthly meeting Monday night in Prairie City.

While surrounded by the middle school media center’s new digs, the board heard an update on the next phase of the district’s $20 million building renovation project — PCM High School.

Neumann Monson architect Sally Obernolte and Clay Schneckloth, civil engineer from Snyder & Associates, presented updated designs for the high school which includes new classroom additions and a canopied walkway on the building’s west side, a newly designed commons/study area, a redesigned parking lot and revamped music room.

In her presentation, Obernolte said the parking lot will include a total of 300 parking spaces and will be wider with easier traffic flow. A pedestrian boulevard will be added from the north lot toward the building for safety.

Board member Alvin Keuning stressed the importance of creating enough handicap spots for events. Schneckloth said there are currently eight designated handicap stalls in the design,

but some front row spots could be temporarily converted.

The parking lot will be slightly expanded on the northwest portion of the high school property.

The new addition on the west side of the building will create two classrooms, which will allow the school to eliminate the need for the mobile classrooms currently in the parking lot. They will be used as social studies rooms, but Obernolte said sanitary sewer lines will be included in a wet wall to plan for possible conversion into science labs in the future.

“It’s hard to plan for the future sometimes when we don’t know what the future is, but we want to bring all the utilities to that spot to allow you to do that,” Obernolte said.

Outside of the new classrooms, a covered walkway will serve as the new entrance into the PCM football stadium.

The architect said the canopy will take design cues from the new Link building under construction at PCM Middle School, but will also incorporate the existing architecture of the high school building.

At the end of the walkway, a new ticket booth with two windows will be placed at the stadium entrance.

The new choir and band room will have more storage, office space and practice rooms and the acoustics will be

completely redesigned.

Obernolte said it was a challenge to create a space that met the needs of both vocal and instrumental student artists.

“All of those shapes you see there on the walls, they’ve all been studied to help maximize the acoustics in that space,” Obernolte said. “It’s a

Mike Mendenhall/Daily News PCM Superintendent Brad Jermeland, left, and school board members Steve Nearmyer and Nicole Stafford listen to Neumann Monson architect Sally Obernolte give a presentation on the updated designs for the PCM High School renovations. The board met Monday in the newly remodeled media center at PCM Middle School.

en from $8.19 million to $8.97 million since initial estimates were presented before the voter-approved general obligation bond in 2016. This is due to fluctuations in material and labor costs.

If the main project comes in under budget, architects and the district facilities committee have isolated three alternate projects they’d like to complete — resurfacing and slight improvements to the west entrance road; a complete remodel of the library/media center; and the installation of the entrance canopy.

District officials said these alternate projects would only be completed if they don’t push the overall remodel off budget.

The school board is expected to approve the final high school designs at its November meeting.

Meanwhile, representatives from Neumann Monson and project management firm DCI Group will be completing bid documents Oct. 27 and contractors can begin bidding on the project Nov. 30.

Mike Mendenhall/Daily News PCM drama students have their first day of fall play rehearsal in the newly renovated auditorium at PCM Middle School in Prairie City. School board members took a tour of the newly opened facility Monday following their monthly board meeting.

little difficult when you have both band and choir in one space because they both have different acoustic treatments, but it’s trying to maximize for both of them best as possible.”

The high school stage will also be brought down to ground level and storage moved to areas above the performance space.

The school building’s entrance will also get a new look. The vestibule

will be moved back further into the school’s main hallway, so the office entrance can be enclosed within for safety and access control.

One new feature is a common study space.

The area can be used by teachers for class activities or open study for students. It will have lounge seating, as well as tables with built-in tech to facilitate collaborative learning. PCM Superintendent Brad Jermeland said screens at the tables will allow students to project images, presentations and visual aids from their

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“We felt getting a series of these tables with these types of screens would help facilitate collaborative work,” Jermeland said.

Building-wide, PCM High School will get all new HVAC, electrical service, a new fire suppression — sprinkler — system, fire alarm and an access control system on eight exterior entrances.

Jermeland told board members the overall price tag for the high school project has ris-

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Pumpkin contest opens at the Newton library Pumpkin Decorating Contest Entries Accepted Oct. 19-21 — Turn a pumpkin or gourd into your favorite book character. Pumpkins may be painted, dressed, or accessorized, but not carved and will be accepted for Youth/Family and Adult categories. The public will vote for winners in both categories beginning Oct. 23.

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Christian Nurture Committee sponsoring special discussion The Christian Nurture Committee of First Presbyterian Church, is sponsoring a discussion for seniors between the ages of 65 and 110 titled, “What I’m glad I did and what I wish I had done in life” at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25.

Discussion will be based around things people have checked off their bucket lists and things they just didn’t get to do. It will be a fun time and hopefully some of the oldest people can advise the youngsters (under age 70) about what can still be done, what just needs to be let go of and what to be happy and satisfied about.

The discussion will be led by Karen Quinn, a psychologist who has worked in that field for 42 years. Quinn is very glad to be retired from working with difficult people and to be able to work with people to just enhance their happiness and satisfaction with life.

Refreshments will be served in the style of Halloween or All Hallows Eve. First Presbyterian Church is located at 220 N. Second Ave. E., the discussion will be held Fellowship Hall, in the basement. Access to an elevator is available at the west door of the church, using the alley between the Presbyterian church and the First United Methodist Church.

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Science and the Afterlife 6 p.m. Thursday — Ghost hunter and co-founder of “Unexplained Research,” Terry Fisk, discusses existing research on mediums, near death experiences, past life regressions, and out of body experiences. Terry will also share his experiences working with medium Allison DuBois (TV series “Medium”) and psychic Chip Coffey (“Paranormal State”). This program is sponsored by the Newton Public Library Foundation.

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Couple returns historic service station to former glory

By Anthony Victor Reyes Newton Daily News Born in the 1950s, Don Williams and his brother Steven remember when the building on Madison and Second streets was a Standard Service Station.

Over the years, the Prairie City natives collected fond memories sitting in back of their father’s 1940s Chevrolet three-window pick-up as he filled up gas at the historic spot.

“Being a plumbing and heating contractor, my father wired and plumbed half the houses in town,” Steven said. “I remember being with father and stopping here for his house calls ... service stations just spark those memories.”

According to the brothers, their family is not the only group in town who have a sense of nostalgia for the historic building. From falling victim to some notorious Newton robbers as the G.A. Colvin Service Station in 1934, to serving up some tasty subs as the Holler Sandwich Shop in 1982, Steven said the facility has served the community in several different roles and has been the center of countless unique stories.

Although they enjoy hearing the many different memories from passersby, the brothers and Don’s wife, Teresa, said the story they would like to preserve is the one that brings them back to their past.

They want to return the building to a Standard Service Station straight out of the 1950s.

“This is an era that has gone by. Baby boomers. It is interesting because everyone who stops has a story. They all have relatives who have set up a business here. They have relatives who worked here. They have a story about what happened here at the station,” Don said. “We like to preserve some of the history of Prairie City and a little bit of that hometown pride.”

Anthony Victor Reyes/Daily News The building, which is being restored into a Standard Service Station, was purchased by Prairie City residents Don and Teresa Williams back in March. The couple said it will not be a working service station.

Anthony Victor Reyes/Daily News Prairie City residents Don and Teresa Williams stand in front of their new project Friday. The two aim to restore the building to reflect a Standard Service Station from the 1950s.

Teresa and Don have been eyeing the building for several years. The two have a passion for restoring old vehicles and repurposing vintage materials.

So when the project to restore the former service station fell in their lap, they knew they were up for the challenge.

“She fell in love with the building about three years ago,” Don said. “I actually knew the person who owned the business prior. We told him if he would actually want to sell it, she was definitely very interested.”

With help from Steven, the couple has been hard at work restoring the service station.

They installed a vintage pump, put up original Standard Service Station signs and have been renovating the station to look as close as they can to a service station from the 1950s.

The couple said they have been having a blast working on this project since they purchased it in March.

“We’re tied to that era, the 40s, 50s, 60s. That is the type of look we are after for the station.

The joys we have with that is with the old cars and doing the restoration. It is really a hobby

that we wanted to do with this station,” Don said. “I worked on a 1951 Chevrolet five-window pick-up for seven years before I got that completed.”

The couple said the pumps, signage and other historical artifacts seen at the station are not the originals. Despite this, they said these items still contain history, as most of these objects were created and used the 1940s and 1950s.

Although the couple aims to make the look of the exterior reflect service stations of the era, the interior will be a mix of then and now. From chrome, repurposed fuel pump door handles to a vintage peanut machine, the couple said they plan to have their own unique flavor imprinted in the historic building.

“There is going to be a touch of this and a touch of that. It isn’t going to be an old garage like it was back then ... we do have a combination of different styles in here,” Teresa said.

“There is a lot of industrial we

like. There is a lot of vintage styles we like. There is a lot of authentic styles we like ... we just enjoy working this kind of combination with it.”

The couple said they do not plan to turn the building into a working service station. They are simply restoring it to reflect its history.

Although plans are not finalized, they said they plan to store and display some of their vintage vehicles at the station.

They also plan to utilize some of the extra space for a real estate office.

“I want this building to look (like a gas station) as much as it can with using what we have to use now. I’ve seen people doing this to turn it into a bakery or coffee shop. We are doing it just for us,” Teresa said. “I was just taken by how many people have just stopped and the positive feedback. It has been very nice.”

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Newton runners end season at 4A state qualifier

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News MARSHALLTOWN — Something funny happened on the way to the finish line. Newton High senior Dylan Main had running shoes on his feet at the starting line at Thursday’s Class 4A state qualifying cross country meet. He didn’t have shoes on as he ran the final stretch to the finish line.

Main confessed after the 5K race, he planned on taking off his shoes during the race.

It harkened back to a couple years ago on the same course on the Marshalltown Community College campus.

“I had the history of losing the chip on my shoes so a teammate tripled knotted my shoelaces before the race.

When the gun went off that same teammate stepped on my shoe and I lost my shoe. I ran a personal-best time without my shoes,” Main said. “I decided to try it today.”

Main said after about the mile and a half mark he kicked off his shoes. He said he tried to run without the shoes.

“I didn’t have the time I wanted. I got sick about 800

meters from the end, fell down then some guy came and tried to help me. He wanted me to walk off the course but I said I had to finish my race,” Main said. “I’m happy I finished.”

Main finished 58th right in front of fellow Newton senior Chad Nolin, who was 59th, in 19 minutes, 52 seconds and 19:54. Junior Adam Hunter and senior Jack Callaghan crossed the finish line together in 18:58 for 49th and 50th, respectively.

Sophomore Luke Zaabel was Newton’s No. 3 runner in the race at Marshalltown. He finished in 19:12. Freshmen Anthony Bestell and Trent Hamand ran 65th and 68th in 21:49 and 22:37.

“With the competition in the race, we were where we wanted to be. There was a lot of quality runners in today’s race.

We set a lot of goals at the beginning of the season and we met those goals,” Newton boys’ head coach Steve Weeks said.

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Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Newton High senior Tessa Keeton rounds a corner of the cross country course on the Marshalltown Community College campus during Thursday’s Class 4A state qualfiying meet.

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Shoeless Main — Newton High senior Dylan Main kicked off his shoes a mile into Thursday’s 5K Class 4A state qualifying cross country race and finished the course in his socks.

Mustang girls make history Baxter harriers with first state berth punch tickets to

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By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News PELLA — Prairie City-Monroe junior Kirstin Ives knew the Mustangs had what it took to earn the school’s first-ever state cross country team berth. But she made sure at the start line her team was ready to go.

After a pep talk, the Mustangs put together one of the best performances of their careers and made history with a third-place finish in the Class 2A state qualifier at Central College on Thursday.

Ives clinched an individual spot in next weekend’s state meet before she knew the rest of the team would join her.

The Mustangs were 12 points better than 14th

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We were mentally tough today,” Ives said.

MOUNT AYR — The return of junior Lauren Ratliff last week was huge for the Baxter girls’ cross country team.

Her talent on the course speaks for itself, but Ratliff ’s return helped provide confidence in the rest of her team as well.

Ratliff and teammate Brenna Thomson each clinched individual state berths, but the Bolts will be heading to Fort Dodge as a team after placing second at a Class 1A state qualifier at Mount Ayr. Ratliff Baxter, which recently fell out of the rankings because Ratliff was not in action with an injury, scored 100 points and was 19 points better than AHSTW. No. 7 Panorama defeated the Bolts by 58.

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Troy Hyde/Daily News From left: Prairie City-Monroe sophomore Klaire Jungling, senior Baylee Smith and juniors Kirstin Ives, Paytan Schut, Morgan Uhlenhopp and Megan Townley hold up the state cross country meet banner after qualifying for the first time in program history.

ranked Grundy Center/ Gladbrook-Reinbeck to grab the final spot.

“Before we ran, we

Learning from tough season A

tough season wrapped up Wednesday night for Newton High’s volleyball team. The Cardinals, led by a group of nine seniors battled through 29 matches, coming up with three victories.

Newton’s volleyball players stuck it out right to the end. In Wednesday’s Class 4A regional opener against host Carlisle, the Cardinals never folded.

They’d get a defensive point with some strong net play to get possession of the serve. They just couldn’t put strings of service points together against the Wildcats.

The Cardinals rallied to lead halfway through the second set. Down 2-0 in sets, Newton rallied again to tie the third set at 15-all, but could not hold the serve. That’s how it went most of the season for 2017 NHS volleyball varsity squad.

had a pep talk. I tried to get the girls to believe in themselves and know that it’s going to be hard.

The Pressbox Jocelyn Sheets Going into the season, Newton’s players and coaches had their eyes wide open knowing it was a developmental year. The Cardinals only had four returning players with varsity experience.

I do know, especially the seniors, had their eyes on a few more victories than the team notched this year.

It was not for a lack of effort. Every match I watched them play, the Cardinals worked hard on the court. They went after the ball, hitting the floor trying to dig the ball out or save an errant pass to keep the ball alive.

So, Cardinal volleyball players keep your heads up. You know you worked together and went for it full bore in practices and in matches — every point and every set. This group of seniors led by example on and off the court. Newton’s younger players need to take the lessons learned this season and begin working on a plan of attack for 2018.

This week started with five area vol-

leyball teams entering into regional tournaments. Only one team — the Baxter Bolts — remains in the hunt for a spot at a state tournament. The Bolts claimed a 1A regional match win on Tuesday. Doing business as the Baxter Bolts for the first time, they netted the Bolts’ first playoff match victory. They head to Garwin on Monday in 1A Region 3 play taking on GMG. Friday night brings to a close the 2017 football season for Newton, Colfax-Mingo and Baxter. Newton’s Cardinals are on the road at Indianola and looking to chalk up a 7-2 season with a 4A District 4 win over the Indians.

Colfax-Mingo’s Tigerhawks have a tough task at home going against twotime defending Class A state champion Gladbrook-Reinbeck. Gladbrook-Reinbeck is ranked No. 7 in Class A. Baxter, which split with Collins-Maxwell for athletic competitions at the end of the 2016-17 school year, will finish its first season in 8-man football on Friday at Easton Valley. The Bolts are ranked No. 8 in their division, but are not eligible for the 8-man playoffs this season.

Prairie City-Monroe and Lynnville-Sully have locked up playoff

spots in Class 2A and Class A, respectively. The Class A No. 8 Hawks play at Montezuma Friday going after its first undefeated season since 1999. PCM’s Mustangs, ranked No. 5 in 2A, finish the regular season not on the field as they have a forfeit win over Clarke.

Early Saturday morning — around 2 a.m. — the Iowa High School Athletic Association will release the playoff pairings on its website.

Lynnville-Sully has made the Class A playoffs for the sixth time in seven years. PCM goes to the playoffs for its 10th straight season. The football playoffs’ opening round is Oct. 27 and both area teams should host as district champions.

Area cross country athletes competed in state qualifying meets Thursday. The first three teams plus the first 15 individual place winners will qualify for the state meet, which is Oct. 28 at Fort Dodge.

Also on Oct. 28, is the high school girls’ swimming regionals. NCMP’s Aquagirls will compete in the regional at Johnston with state meet berths on the line.

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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.

Monday Volleyball Regionals Class 1A Region 3 Baxter at GMG, 7 p.m.

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C-M’s McConeghey makes statement with runner-up finish

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News OTTUMWA — Colfax-Mingo sophomore Abbey McConeghey won’t crack the Class 1A rankings this season.

That doesn’t seem to bother her at all though.

One week after finishing 37 seconds ahead of No. 15 Cheyenne Shaw of North Mahaska, McConeghey added six other ranked runners to her list of victims during a 1A state meet qualifier that was hosted by Pekin.

McConeghey led most of the way before finishing second to eighth-ranked Jenna Twait of Hudson. McConeghey though punched her ticket to next weekend’s state cross country meet with a time of 20 minutes, 45 seconds.

“She did what we wanted her to do,” Colfax-Mingo cocoach Zach Tomas said. “She got out hard and trusted her training. She gets more and more confidence.”

Twait won the race in 20:31.

McConeghey was 7 seconds ahead of No. 14 Elise Emmick

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of Southeast Warren and No. 9 Kyla Wilkening of GMG. The Tigerhawk sophomore also finished ahead of No. 26 Grace Jorgensen of Hudson, Shaw, No. 17 Caroline Stokes of Denver, No. 30 Remi Duwa of Pekin and No. 24 Natalie Even of Denver.

“We are very proud of her,” Tomas said. “She has overcome a lot to get to this point. This was definitely earned.”

McConeghey was the only Tigerhawk to earn a state berth Thursday.

The Tigerhawk girls finished sixth in the team standings with 143 points. No. 2 Hudson won the team title with 46 points. No. 4 Denver (62) and No. 6 Pekin (79) grabbed the

other two team berths. GMG was fourth with 113 points, and Lynnville-Sully placed fifth with 128 points.

Junior Ilia Hostetter placed 33rd in the girls’ 5K race with a time of 24:03.

Senior Danielle Decker finished 38th in 24:41, freshman Crystal Lincoln placed 44th in 25:05 and Daytin Jones claimed the final scoring position in 54th with a time of 26:06.

Junior Delaney Underwood finished 62nd and junior Colbee Cunningham ended up 67th as the two non-counting runners.

“It was our best night, but I can’t fault the effort,” Tomas said. “We haven’t run well in the heat this year and we didn’t run well again today. It was tough. We had a tough field.”

McConeghey was the third individual qualifier under Tomas. Dakota Hostetter qualified three times as an individual and Ilia Hostetter was a state qualifier last season.

The Colfax-Mingo boys’ top finisher was junior Cauy Fitch, who placed 28th in 19:00.

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Baxter Continued from Page 1B “We really felt like we could do this at the beginning of the season,” Baxter coach Dennis Vaughn said. “This has been the goal the entire season. We are thrilled to be heading to the state meet next weekend.”

Joining the Baxter girls at state will be junior Ian Thomson and sophomore Logan Berg, who both locked up individual berths in the boys’ race.

Thomson was ninth and Berg finished 11th, but the rest of the team’s season is over after the Bolts placed ninth with 244 points.

“They were both hoping the team would do a little better, and the first conversation they had after qualifying was how they could get the team to join them next year,” Vaughn said. “That’s just how they think. It’s not all about them.”

Brenna Thomson, who is ranked 19th, was fifth in the girls’ race with a time of 21 minutes, 2 seconds. Ratliff placed 13th with a time of 22:03.

“We are glad to have Lauren back right now,” Vaughn said.

“She won’t only help us with her legs, but she’s so valuable to us because she gives the rest of the team confidence. She’ll help us on the mental side of the sport, too.

Senior Ashlee Johnson was the third runner for the Bolts as she crossed the finish line in 23:09. Sophomore Holly Jessen and freshman Kailee Conradi

The Tigerhawks were 11th in the team standings, but they were better than a Montezuma team which beat them at the conference the week before.

Colfax-Mingo scored 263 points, which was nine points better than English Valleys and 21 points ahead of the Braves.

Fifth-ranked Pekin won the team title with 67 points. The Panthers were 10 points ahead of eighth-ranked Hudson and 55 points better than No. 7 Denver.

“The goal was to be in the top 10, but the times were great and we were happy with how it shook out,” Tomas said.

“We did meet most of our other goals.”

Cyden Fitch was 50th overall in 20:26, Michael Loney was 69th in 21:01, Noah Strohmeyer finished 85th with a time of 21:45 and Nathan Evans placed 92nd in 22:00.

Jarod Nichols (125th) and Avery Lees (130th) were the two non-scoring runners.

Kaleb Carter/Creston News Advertiser Baxter junior Brenna Thomson, right, led the Bolts to the program’s first-ever state cross country berth with a fifth-place finisher at the Class 1A state qualifier in Mount Ayr on Thursday.

finished 37th and 40th, respectively.

Junior Piper Larson (100th) and sophomore Bryn Schultheis (104th) were the two non-counting runners for Baxter.

The top three teams and top 15 individuals in each class advance to the state meet.

The boys’ race featured six ranked runners. Ian Thomson was 7 seconds back of No. 20 Joshua Baudler, who finished sixth. Ian Thomson’s time was clocked at 17:41. Berg was 11th in 17:48.

Junior Josh Bruntz placed 47th in 19:40, sophomore Will Hitchler placed 101st and junior McCade Gowdy was 114th as the

final counting runner.

Junior Austin Good placed 118th and freshman Sean Finch ended up 133rd.

Top-ranked Nodaway Valley won the team title with 29.

Ninth-ranked Woodward Academy was second with 69 points and Earlham claimed the final state berth spot with 122 points.

The Iowa High School State Cross Country Championships take place next weekend in Fort Dodge. The 1A girls’ race begins at 2 p.m. and the boys run at 2:30 p.m.

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

Kaleb Carter/Creston News Advertiser Baxter sophomore Logan Berg, left, clinched his second straight state cross country berth on Thursday when he finished 13th in the Class 1A state qualifier in Mount Ayr. He’ll be joined by junior teammate Ian Thomson.

IOWA CITY (AP) — Iowa made it to the middle of October at 4-2, right about where most pundits had pegged the Hawkeyes to be halfway through the season.

How Iowa finishes over the next six weeks will determine whether 2017 will be a season to remember.

The Hawkeyes (42, 1-2 Big Ten) have a thrilling win over Iowa State, an agonizing loss to No. 2 Penn State and a frustrating defeat to No. 18 Michigan State on their resume so far.

The schedule doesn’t get any easier, starting with Saturday’s matchup at Northwestern (3-3, 1-2). Iowa still has to host No. 6 Ohio State, travel to No. 5 Wisconsin and finish at Nebraska, a wounded rival that could view the Hawkeyes as its last chance to salvage some respectability.

“I think for the most part we’ve done a good job,” Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz said. “We’ve moved forward here a little bit and played good competition, combined I think the teams that we’ve played, somebody told me the record is 2511. We’ve played a really competitive schedule.”

Injuries along the offensive line led to a surprisingly sluggish rushing attack. But the Hawkeyes used the recent bye week to get more work for freshman tackles Alaric Jackson and Tristan Wirfs — the latter a true freshman — and the hope is that the line can find its groove.

Sophomore quarterback Nate Stanley has been a pleasant surprise, throwing for 15 touchdowns against just two picks after barely winning the starting job. He’s missed on a number of deep balls, and some improvement could open things up for a rushing attack averaging just 3.7 yards per attempt.

Running back James Butler won’t be back for Saturday’s game, though Ferentz said Tuesday

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that he’s hopeful Butler can play against Minnesota.

“We want to improve our yards per carry.

That’s lower than we want and something we want to get better at after the bye,” Stanley said.

Iowa’s defense, led by senior Josey Jewell, is on pace to match last year’s unit — which is a good sign for the program. The Hawkeyes are sixth in the Big Ten and 21st nationally with 18.7 points allowed per game.

Iowa had a hiccup in its second game against Iowa State, allowing 41 points to a team that has turned out to be a major surprise in the Big 12, but kept its other five opponents at 21 or fewer points.

Iowa’s young, deep and talented defensive line has been a strong point, and Jewell on Tuesday was a midseason first-team All-America pick.

“I’m encouraged for the second half of the season. We’re looking forward to the up-front guys,” Iowa defensive coordinator Phil Parker said. “The linebackers are playing solid, and I feel very comfortable where we’re at in the secondary.”

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Mustang boys cap year with 11th-place finish

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News PELLA — The Prairie City-Monroe boys’ cross country team has a lot of characteristics of the girls’ squad from three years ago.

PCM coach Eric Karr likes what he sees, but the group is a few years away still.

The Mustangs ended their season at the Class 2A state qualifier at Central College on Thursday.

PCM placed 11th in the 14-team field with 314 points.

“This boys’ team reminds me a lot of the girls’ team three years,” Karr said. “’Hey, we’re getting better. Hey, a year or two down the road.’ I look at the big picture, and I am happy where they are at even though they want it right now.”

The top 15 individuals and the top three teams at each state qualifier advance to the state track meet in Fort Dodge on Oct. 28.

PCM’s top finisher was sophomore Jason Stafford, who was 37th with a time of 19 minutes,

5 seconds.

Stafford was followed by freshman Beau Webb and senior Brady North, who were 56th and 59th, respectively. Webb finished in 19:54.7 and North crossed the finish line in 20:09.3.

“We had about five PRs. I tell them every meet to do the best that you can, and I believe they did that tonight,” Karr said.

Second-ranked Mid Prairie won the meet with 23 points.

Fifteenth-ranked Des Moines Christian (65) and fifth-ranked Williamsburg (77) also clinched state berths.

Mid Prairie’s Floyd Evans, who is ranked 13th, won the race in 17:02.4. Twelve runners finished in less than 18 minutes.

Class 2A State Qualifier Central College PCM’s Results 37. Jason Stafford, 19:05; 56. Beau Webb, 19:54.7; 59. Brady North, 20:09.3; 82. Jacob Cox, 21:05.7; 85. Cody Courtney, 21:17.5; 87. Caleb Peter, 21:34.8; 90. Ayrton Breckenridge, 21:48.3.

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Troy Hyde/Daily News Prairie City-Monroe senior Brady North ran in his final race as a Mustang during the Class 2A state qualifier at Central College on Thursday.

Mustangs Continued from Page 1B “We really wanted to be the first team to make it. We knew it was possible from the beginning.”

PCM had been close the last few years. The Mustangs finally broke through the door Thursday, placing all five scoring runners in the first 24 positions.

Ives was the only individual qualifier, but junior Paytan Schut was 19th and senior Baylee Smith, junior Megan Townley and sophomore Klaire Jungling finished in succession in 21st, 22nd and 23rd, respectively.

The Mustangs’ pack was better than a GCGR squad which placed three in the top 17 and four in the first 21.

“You win by being close together.

The pack was great tonight,” PCM cross country coach Eric Karr said.

“Our fifth was in before their four and our sixth was in before their fifth. I hadn’t seen any results, but I was jumping up and down and telling them we got it, we got it. But until you see the paper, you just don’t know.

“I am so proud of them. I wanted this so badly for them. And they did it.”

The top three teams and top 15 individuals advanced to next weekend’s state meet in Fort Dodge.

Ives would have made her first state meet appearance regardless of what happened with the team, but she can now enjoy the experience with some of her best friends.

Schut is not all the way back into shape after missing several meets with a cracked rib. Her ultimate goal Thursday was all about doing enough to help the team advance.

“I have been hurt and haven’t ran all that well individually. This was all about the team today,” said Schut, who went as individual as a freshman two seasons ago. “This feels pretty good. Every time I hear that it’s the first team at our school to do it, it makes me feel a little bit better.”

Karr was brutally honest about his team’s situation. He knew the Mustangs weren’t going to beat Class 3A North Polk and Gilbert at the Heart of Iowa Conference meet last week. He went into the state qualifier knowing his squad wasn’t going to beat the No. 1 Golden Hawks.

The Mustangs didn’t have to though. No. 5 Williamsburg (89) was only 16 points better than PCM, which fell out of the rankings after the Schut injury.

PCM (101) finished 12 points ahead of No. 14 GCGR. West Marshall (136) was next in fourth and Roland-Story (159) completed the top five.

“I don’t know what to say. It’s just something I knew we could do. I have known the entire season.

It was a matter of everyone being healthy at this time of year,” Karr said. “This girls’ team is probably

Troy Hyde/Daily News From left: Senior Baylee Smith, junior Kirstin Ives and junior Paytan Schut run in the Class 2A state cross country qualifier at Central College on Thursday. Ives was sixth overall, and the Mustangs advanced to the state meet as a team for the first time in program history following a third-place team finish.

the most mentally tough team, any gender and any sport, that I have ever worked with. They are just incredible.”

Defending state champion and fourth-ranked Anna Hostetler of Mid Prairie bested her sister and No. 1 Marie Hostetler by 6 seconds to win the individual title. Anna Hostetler finished in 18 minutes, 42.3 seconds. The Golden Hawks went 1-2-3 as Ana Fleming was third overall in 20:23.

Ives came in a little less than a minute later in a career-best time of 21:21. She came into the meet with the 10th best qualifying time but bested two ranked runners from Williamsburg and moved up to sixth.

“It feels amazing. It hasn’t set in yet. I feel like sixth is so crazy to me,” Ives said. “My goal was to get top 10 in every meet this year, and I actually accomplished that except for conference (which had several 3A schools). It’s incredible. I think I got 18th last year.”

Schut was 25 seconds off the final individual qualifying spot. She crossed the finish line in a season-best time of 22:26.7.

Smith was the next runner in 22:42.7 but was less than a second ahead of Townley, who hit the finish line in 22:43.3. Jungling came in 13 seconds later.

“We performed really well tonight,” Smith said. “We have been focusing all year on the team aspect of this sport, and it showed today with our pack. We were all right there with each other.”

Townley admitted her head wasn’t in it before the race. She used the pre-race pep talk with her teammates to get focused and put together a strong performance.

“It feels really good. Right before the race, the team picked me up and got my mind into the game,” Townley said. “We’ve been working hard all year. It was just our time. It was meant for us this year.”

The Mustangs’ qualified for the state meet with just six runners.

Senior Ellie Steenhoek missed the meet due to illness. The sixth and final runner was junior Morgan Uhlenhopp, who finished 49th with a time of 25:03.4.

Uhlenhopp gave credit to some of Thursday’s success to former Mustangs who graduated in the past few seasons.

“Ever since I was a freshman, this group has been pushed by the older kids who are no longer here to be great,” Uhlenhopp said. “We have been working for this for the last few years. We have pushed each other, and it just clicked this year.

We finally got it.”

This group of Mustangs had an incredibly high amount of motivation this season. The last few years of coming up short helped with that, but Ives said, more than anything, the motivation came from not having a full team just five years ago.

“All of us have trained so hard for this. It kind of felt like a dream,” Ives said. “We had some runners get sick and injured so we weren’t sure how it was going to go. It feels so good to finally do this.”

The Iowa High School State Cross Country Championships takes place at Lakeside Municipal Golf Course in Fort Dodge on Oct. 28. The Class 2A girls race at 1 p.m.

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Troy Hyde/Daily News Prairie City-Monroe junior Morgan Uhlenhopp runs up a hill on the Central College cross country course during the Class 2A state qualifier in Pella on Thursday.

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Worship Together Ashton Chapel Next to Ashton Park, near intersection of Hwy 330 and F17 (8887 W. 122nd St. N., Mingo, IA) Sunday School 9:00am; Worship 10:00am. Pastors: Larry Craig and Mark Eddy Bar None Cowboy Church Building next to Culver’s Newton, David Rex, Pastor, 641-521-4354, 7pm Thursdays. Music featured each week. www.barnonecowboy churchofiowa.com Baxter Evangelical Free Church East Avenue, Mike McClintock, Pastor. Church service every sunday at 10:00am. Children’s church during regular services.

AWANAS every Wednesday night 6:30 – 8:00.

Bethany United Church of Christ 5627 N. 95th Ave. W., Baxter, Church: 641-227-3402 Pastor Teressa Clark BaxterBethanyUCC.org Winter hours-Labor Day through Memorial Day. 8:45AM Jr. Choir, 9:00AM Adult Class, 9:15 AM Sunday School and 10:30 AM Worship Chapel service at Baxter Care Center - 1:30 PM on 3rd & 5th Tuesdays.

Quilting - 9:00 AM - Noon on first and second Thursdays.

Choir Practice on Wednesdays at 6:30 PM. Summer Hours: Sunday after Memorial Day at 9:30 AM Bible Missionary Church 909 N. 6th Ave. E. 641-840-2093 Pastor Lucas. Sunday School 9:45am, Morning Worship 10:45, Evening Service 6:00pm.

Mid-week Service 7:00pm Center Friends Northeast of Newton, Karen Mendenhall, pastor, Dallas Gilreath, pastor, Cheri Doane, assistant pastor; 9:30am Sunday school, 10:30am Worship.

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Christian Life Church 421 S. 2nd Ave. W., Pastor James Miller; Phone Number: 641-5219294. Coffeetime 9:30am, Worship 10:00am. Lunch Served first Sunday of the month at noon.

Bible Study: Tuesday 10:00am.

Christian Reformed Church Prairie City, Matthew McClure, pastor; 9:30am Worship, 10:45am Sunday school, 6:30pm Worship. E-mail:pcrc@dwx.com Jasper County Church of Christ 1813 1st St. N, 9:30am Bible classes, 10:30am & 1:00pm Worship; Wednesday evening 7:00pm Bible Study.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 1405 N. 11th Ave. E., Branch President-Eric Skouson, 316 E. 8th St. S., Newton, IA 50208.

9:30am Sacrament meeting, 10:40am Sunday School & Primary, 11:45am Priesthood, Relief Society & Young Women.

Colfax United Methodist Church S. Locust St. & Division St., 515-674-3782. 10:00am Sunday School, 10:00am Family Worship.

Rev. R.D. Streeter Community of Christ 1805 S. 8th Ave. E., 791-7834, James Eddie Franklin, pastor; Church School Classes 9:30am; Worship Service 10:30am; Last Thursday of the month free community supper 6-7 pm. First Thursday of the month sharing service 6-7 pm.

Community Heights Alliance Paston Jeff Keady, Senior Pastor Pastor John Patterson, Associate Pastor; Jason Fazel, Youth Pastor; Pastor Beau Church, Pastor of Worship and Visual Arts. Sunday Worship Services 8:15am, 10:30am & 5pm; Sunday School 9:30am; Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6:30pm; Jr. High Youth Group 6:30pm; Sr. High Youth Group Wednesday 7:45pm; CHAC KIDZ 6:30pm; Nursery available for most events.

Handicapped accessible.

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Congregational United Church of Christ-Baxter Pastor Melissa Sternhagen 218 S. Main Baxter, Sunday School 9:30am, Church Service 10:30am. No Sunday School for the summer. www.baxterucc.com Check us out on Facebook,

Congregational United Church Of Christ-Newton 308 E. 2nd St. N., Newton.

Rev. Jessica Petersen, Pastor.

Sunday Worship 10:00am, Nursery provided; Fellowship Time 11:15am.

Accessible to all.

Centering Prayer Wednesdays 5:15 - 5:45pm.

Bible Study Thursdays 5:00pm.

No matter who you are or where you area on life’s journey, you are welcome here! facebook.com/Newton UCC. Cornerstone Bible Fellowship 1000 E. 12th St. S., Newton; Pastor Steve Bundy & Pastor Brian Keeton. Sunday School 9am, Sunday Worship 10:15am, Wednesdays: AWANAS 6:308pm, Youth Group 6:30-8pm, Adult Bible Study 7-8pm. Happy Harvesters 1st Thursday of the month at noon. Men’s Breakfast 1st Saturday of the month at 8am. Ladies Brunch 2nd Saturday of the month at 8:30am.

For more info: www.CBFnewton.com Faith Baptist Prairie City, 9:30am Bible School, 10:30am Worship, 6:00pm Gospel service, 7:00pm Wed., Bible study.

First Assembly of God 1029 E. 19th St. N., Newton, www. newtonassembly.com; Pastor Don Hayes - senior pastor; Pastor Lori Eilers - Children’s Pastor; Pastor James Brown - youth pastor. 9am Sunday School, 10am Worship, 7pm Wed. mid-week service.

Foursquare Church 1510 S. 8th Ave. E., Pastor Dottie Black and Associate Pastor Donne Black, 9:45 a.m. Sunday morning worship service, 6:30 p.m. Sunday night Sunday School and prayer meetings 10 a.m.

Tuesdays and Fridays, 7 p.m.

Wednesday and 9:15 a.m. Sunday until service time. Haven Kid’s Ministry at 6:50 Wednesdays Grace Church “A Family Of Friends”, 1620 N. 11th Ave E., Newton; Pastor Dan Hayton; Sunday Morning Refreshments 9:30 am, Worship Service with nursery care 10:00 am. The Edge: 5 yr olds to 5th grade & The Kids Community Pre School age, Sunday at 10:00am. Experience God Bible Study Wed. at 7am; Life Student Ministries Wed. 6:45-8pm 641-792-1793 www.gracenewton.com Grinnell Church of Christ 1402 3rd Ave., Grinnell, Iowa 50112, Bible study Sunday 9:30 a.m., Wednesday 7:00 p.m., Worship services Sunday 1030 a.m. grinnellcoc@netins.net or www.grinnellcoc.com Haven Vineyard Church 207 1st Ave. E, Newton; Pastor Caz & Jane Cibula; 641-526-3157; 10 am Sunday Service.

Ira United Church Rev. Michael Omundson, pastor, 9:30 am Worship, 10:45 am Sunday School.

Iron Sharpens Iron Church 1305 E. 10th St. S. Newton Proverbs 27:17 New International Version (NIV) A iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. Sunday Services: 10AM Worship Services 10:30AM Children’s Church 11:30AM Bible Study Speakers: Doug Cupples & Cheryl Palmer. Wednesday Services: 5PM Bible Study, Tyler Dunsbergen.

Kellogg Christian (Disciples of Christ) 321 Bolton St., Kellogg, Rev. Brian Kleinschrodt 10:30 am Worship.

Kellogg United Methodist 417 2nd St., Kellogg, Pastor Tim Morgan, Sunday School 9:30am - for kids, young adults and adults.

Worship 10:30am; nursery available.

Free supper, 1st and 3rd Saturday at 6pm followed by Worship “Lite” at 7pm.

Killduff United Methodist Pastor Curtiss Thompson, Worship 10:45am. Communion first Sunday of each month.

Least of Saints Ministry 219 N. 2nd Ave. W. 641-521-0156 5:00-6:00pm Saturday

First Baptist Church Colfax, Rev. Phil Butler, 674-3752.

Family Fellowship 9:00 am; Sun. School 9:15 am; Morning Worship 10:25 am; Wed.; 9:00 am Fresh Encounter Prayer. During school year: 6:55pm Wed nights AWANA First Baptist Church (Newton) 620 S. 8th Ave. E., phone: 792-7113.

Web:www.NewtonFirstBaptist.com and on facebook.

Pastor Aaron Loree, Family Education Time 9:00am, Powerkidz infants - 5th grade 9:00 am; Sunday School for teens & adults 9:00am; Worship Service 10:15am. Coffee time 8:45-10:00am. Men’s group meets on the first Sat. of every month at 7:30am.

First Baptist 810 S. Commerce, Monroe, Senior Pastor Shank. 9:30 am Sun. School, 10:30 am Worship, 6:00 pm Evening service, 6 p.m. Wed. Bible Study & Prayer 8:15 pm during school year & 8 p.m. during summer.

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 314 E. 2nd St. N. Pastor Mark Young.

Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Faith village & Sunday School, 10:00 a.m. Worship, 11:15 a.m. coffee fellowship.

Wednesday: 5:00 p.m. Puppet practice, 5:30 p.m. family Unity Night supper, 6:15 p.m., Classes Thursday: 6:00 p.m. Choir Practice. www.fccnewton.org 641-792-5850, Nursery provided First Church of Christ Scientist 616 6th Ave., Grinnell, 10:30 am Services.

First Lutheran Church - ELCA 309 E. 3rd St. N., Newton. Pastor Mark Holmes. Sunday Worship at 9:30 am; Fellowship to follow at 10:45 am. 641-792-3934.

All are welcome! Handicap Accessible. http://www.newtonfirstlutheran.org First Presbyterian 220 N 2nd Ave E. Newton Rev. Meghan Davis 9:30 am Fellowship, 10:00 am Worship, 11:00 am Fellowship, Nursery Provided. Handicap Accessible. Everyone Welcome!

6:30 & 9am Men’s Group 1st & 3rd Thursday, Gentle Yoga Class 11:30am Tuesday. Yoga Chair Class 3pm Thursday.

Like us on Facebook! 792-2790 www.newton1stpresbyterian.org First United Methodist Church 210 N 2nd Ave E • 792-4648 Rev Gary Marzolf Worship 8:45 AM Fellowship 10:15 AM Sunday School 10:15 AM Youth Group 6 PM Handicapped Accessible Nursery Provided 9 AM “First Church on the Air” – KCOB www.newtonfirst.org

New Life Baptist Church 124 E. Howard St., Colfax, 515-674-3103, Sunday School 9:45 am, Worship Service 10:45, Evening Service 6 pm, midweek service 7 pm Wednesdays.

Independent Fundamental Baptist Church.

New Life Community Church of the Nazarene 605 W. 8th St. N., Newton Rev. Jack Droste, Pastor 641-792-4323 Sunday School: 9:30 am, Morning Worship: 10:30 am, Sunday Evening Service: 6pm, Wednesday Evening Service: 7pm “Sharing God’s Love with others because we care.”

Newton Baptist Temple (A Fundamental Independent Church) 621 E. 12th St. N., Clayton Pickering, pastor. 10:00 am Sunday School, 11:00 am Worship, Wednesday and Sunday 6:00 pm Worship, Bus transportation available, 6:00 pm Wednesday Bible study.

Newton Christian Reformed Church 511 S. 5th Ave. E., Aaron Gunsaulus, Pastor, 9:30 am Morning worship, 10:50 am Church school, 1:00 pm Sunday worship.

Newton Church of The Way 2306 S. 3rd Ave E., 792-7300 Pastor Steve Heerema. Sunday Morning: 9:00 and 10:45 Ignite, Nursery during both Ignite Services (for newborn through 2 years old). Journey 252 Children’s Ministry 10:30am (for children 3 years through 6th Grade) The Way Café 8:30 to 10:30am, 5:00-7:00pm Prayer of Blessing, Wednesday 6:30 – 8:30pm Route 146 Youth, Everyone Welcome! Other various group studies and classes are offered. Check out our Facebook page, our weekly bulletin on our website, or call/email the office for more information. Email: info@theway146.com Web: www.newtonway.org Our Savior Lutheran Missouri Synod 1900 N. 4th Ave. E., Newton Pastor Joel Picard, Sunday 8:00 am Worship; 9:30 am Bible Study/Sunday School www.oursavlutheran.com (641) 792-1084.

Heart of Worship 14283 Hwy F62, Lynnville Pastor Tom Pool, Worship: 9 a.m., Children’s Church: 9:45 a.m.

Fellowship: 10:15 a.m., Sunday School: 10:45 a.m.

Hickory Grove Chuch Located 3 1/2 miles west of Newburg, IA on Hwy F-17 and 1 mile South. Physical Address: 8464 E. 128th St. N., Kellogg, IA Sunday School: 9:30 am Worship Service: 10:30 am Phone: (641) 780-8621 Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, ELCA 1409 S. 8th Ave. E., Pastor Ken Ahntholz, 9:00 am Old Testament Study; 10:30 am Worship, easy access - no steps; Everyone is welcome!

Hope Assembly of God 126 E. Howard St., Colfax 515-674-3700 Sunday school 9 am.

Sunday Worship service 10 am.

Wednesday Bible Study 6pm.

Howard Street Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Rev. Tom Burns, pastor. 10:30 am Morning worship. Sunday school 9-10am all ages; K-5 Wed after school; Jr. High & High School 7-8pm; Howard and Locust Colfax.

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 305 E. Howard St., Colfax, 515674-3711; Decaon Joe Dvorak; 11:00am Sunday Mass, 9:00am Wednesday Communion Service; www.immaculateconceptioncolfax.org Immanuel Baptist (GARB) 1300 N. 4th Ave. E., Ken Van Loon, Pastor, 9:00 am Sunday school, 10:15 am Morning Worship, Apply & Praise 11:45 AM, Kids4Truth (School Year) 6:45PM. Adult Bible Study/prayer 6:45PM. Call 792-4470.

Living Word Fellowship Doug Bradey, Pastor, 321 E. Robinson St., Knoxville 641-828-7119, Wed. Night Service: 6pm prayer, 7pm worship, 6:15pm Fuzion Youth Service; Sun. Morning Service: 8:30 am prayer, 9 am Life Groups, 10 am Worship Service, Nursery and Children’s Ministry available.

Lynnville Friends Jamie Bogaard Pastor, 9:00 am Morning Worship, 10:30 am Sunday School, Kids 4 Christ, FOCUS Youth Group and Women’s Bible Study, Wednesday evenings from September-March. www.lynnvillefriends.org Metz Community 3253 W. 62nd St. S., Newton, 791-9568, Pastor David Rex; Sunday School 9:00 am.

10:10 am service.

Mingo United Methodist 202 W. Main, Mingo, Rev. D. Dana Wimmer 515-339-8819; Children’s Sunday School - 9:30 am and Adult Sunday School 9:45 am. Church time is 10:45 am.

Monroe Presbyterian Church 115 So. Main, Monroe, Rev. Ann Johnson, Sonlight Service 8:00 am; 9:00 am church school, 10:00 am Traditional Worship, communion on 1st Sunday of month, 6:00 pm Session Committees 2nd Sunday of month, 7:00 pm Session Meeting 2nd Sunday of month.

Monroe United Methodist 407 N. Monroe St., Monroe, 641259-2822; Pastor Kim Crummer; Jubilee: 8:15 a.m.; Sunday School: 9:15 a.m.; Worship: 10:15 a.m.

Office Hours: Mon. - Thurs.

8:30am-12:30pm; monroeum@iowatelecom.net www.monroeunitedmethodist.org

Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Rev. Dr. Willy Mafuta 151 60th Ave., Prairie City Sunday 10:30 am Worship Service 10 am Sunday School pcumc@q.com (515) 994-2354 Pleasantview United Methodist 8454 S. 28th Ave. E., Newton, Pastor Tim Morgan; 9:00 am worship; 10:15 am Sunday School.

Prairie City Church of the Brethren 12015 Hwy S 6G, Corner of S 6G & F70 W, 5 miles south of Prairie City on S6G, 515-9942940; Adult Sunday School classes will meet at 9:30am, Worship/Children’s Church at 10:45am. Bible Explorers for children in preschool-5th grade will be on Wednesday’s 6-7:30 pm beginning September 16. Go to prairiecitycob.org for more information or call 515-994-2940.

Prairie City First Reformed Church 300 E. 5th St., P. O. Box 178, 515-994-2250, frcprairiecity@ aol.com; 9:30 am Worship, 10:50 am Sunday School. www.reformedchurchprairiecity.com

Prairie City United Methodist Church 706 W. McMurray St. Rev. Dr. Willy Mafuta Sunday 9 a.m. Worship Service Office Hours: 10am-2pm M-F 515-994-2354(515) 994-2354 Rock Creek Hickory Grove Church 3 1/2 miles north of Rock Creek Lake, 9:15 am fellowship, 9:30 am Sunday School, 10:30 am worship.

Reasnor United Methodist Pastor Curtiss Thompson, Worship 8:45am. Communion first Sunday of each month.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church 1115 S. 8th Ave. E., Rev. William Reynolds, pastor, Saturday: 5:30 pm Mass, Sunday: 9:00 am Mass.

Salvation Army 301 N. 2nd Ave. E., Captain Janelle Cleaveland, Sunday - 9:45 am Sunday school, 10:45 am Worship.

Seventh Day Adventist 1409 S. 8th Ave E., Newton Pastor Jerry Duval Saturday Services 3:00 pm; Worship 2:00 pm Sabbath school, Prayer Meeting Tuesday Eve at 7:00 pm Solid Rock Church 115 Main St., Reasnor; Pastor John Hlad 641-842-2440; Sunday Bible study all ages 9:30 a.m.; 10:30 a.m. worship; Wednesday Bible study all ages 7 p.m.

St. Aidan’s Anglican Church 4900 Meredith Dr., (NW 46th Ave.), Des Moines, The Bishop L.W. Faulk, 9:10 am Morning prayer, 9:30 am Holy communion.

St. Luke United Methodist Church 501 E. 19th St. N., Newton Pastor Chad Jennings, Sunday Worship at 8:00 am and 10:30 am with fellowship following both. 9:15 am is Sunday School for all ages, including adults.

641-792-5736 St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church 8290 Hwy F-62 East, Pastor Ken Ahntholz, Sunday Worship and Children’s Ministry 9:00 am; Everyone Welcome! www.standluth.com St. Stephen’s Episcopal 223 E. 4th St. N., Newton, ph.

792-6971. Rev. Merle Smith, Deacon; Rev. Karen Crawford Rector; Sunday 8:00 am Holy Eucharist & 10:00 am Holy Eucharist; Wednesday 5:00 pm Evening Prayer.

Sully Community Church 12559 S 92nd Ave E (just E of grass air strip S edge of town). PO Box 463. 641-5944124. Pastor Jerry Morningstar 9:30 am Sunday school. 10:30 am Worship. 5 pm Women of Grace Bible Study. 6 pm Worship Wednesday Evening Activities: Sept-April: 6:30 pm Awana/ Youth. 7 pm Men’s & Women’s Bible studies. May-August: 7 pm Bible study/prayer meeting www.sullycommunitychurch.com Sully Christian Reformed Pastor Brian Ochsner. 9:30 am Morning worship, 6:00 pm Evening worship, 10:45 am Sunday School. 9:30 am Tues. Coffee Break for women, Nursery and preschool classes provided. 7:15 pm Wed - Gems, Cadets and High School Youth, Prayer for Country - everyone welcome.

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Sully First Reformed Church Rev. Wayne Sneller, senior pastor, Jeff Knouse, Youth & Education Director, Julie van Manen, Children’s Ministry Director. 9:30 am Worship, 11:00 am Sunday school, 6:00 pm Worship; Thursday Night Family Night 7:00 pm Sept. March. www.sullyfrc.org United Pentecostal 813 E. 7th St. N., Rev. Robert A. Shaw, pastor, 10:00 am Sunday Worship, 6:00 pm Sunday Worship, Prayer and Bible study Tuesday 6:30, Super & Youth Church Wednesday starts 7:00-8:00.

United Presbyterian 209 N. 2nd Ave. E., Rev. Donald Freeman, 9:15 am Sunday School, 10:30 - 11:30 am worship service (broadcasted live on KCOB radio); 11:30 am Fellowship; Wednesday choir rehearsal 6:00 p.m.; Nursery provided on Sundays.

Westfield Community Church 4164 20th St., Grinnell, Pastor Jann Braaksma, Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; Sunday 10:30 a.m. Worship; Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Youth Group; www.westfieldwitness.org

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THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CHARLES P. WINK, Deceased.

PROBATE NO. ESPR 037131 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTORS, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Charles P. Wink, Deceased, who died on or about June 20, 2017: You are hereby notified that on October 9, 2017, the last will and testament of Charles P. Wink, deceased, bearing date of October 30, 1997, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Janet M. Wink was appointed executor 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 13, 2017.

Janet M. Wink Executor of Estate 408 S. Ververka Drive Prairie City, IA 50228 BRUCE NUZUM, ICIS PIN No: AT0005885 Attorney for the Executor CALDWELL, BRIERLY, CHALUPA & NUZUM, PLLC 211 First Avenue West, Newton, Iowa 50208 Date of second publication: October 27, 2017 October 20, 27

CITY OF KELLOGG OCTOBER 9, 2017 Kellogg City Council opened the meeting reciting “The Pledge Allegiance.�

Kellogg City Council met in regular session on October 9, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Frymoyer presiding.

Council member present: Foster, Campbell, Avery and Hinshaw.

Absent: Wertz.

Motion by Avery and seconded

by Foster to accept the minutes as mailed and the financial statement as prepared. Passed unanimously.

Randy De Reus brought up the follow issues.

The snow ordinance to be posted in the next Chronicle, if the ticket books have been ordered, the plat for the City of Kellogg is not at the County Court House, front street being washed and if there is a charge, the snow removal on front street and how it is done, and the removal of snow on High St and how to plow it.

R & J's Bar & Grill have made donations to the Fire Dept for the washing of the street to remove the sand and for the cleanup before the Golf Tournament.

Bob & Chris Townsend addressed the council concerning the cleanup of the Benson property.

It was a priority because of the Well in that area.

The cleanup was recommended by the DNR. They also want something to get done with the house on Depot St. with all the cars parked on the property and on the street. Mayor Frymoyer explained it is a process that needs to take place. Each step takes a matter of time. Bob and Chris want the town cleaned up.

They informed the council they will be contacting the Ombudsman Department at the State House to get some help.

Randy De Reus wants a hand out given when new residents are moving into Kellogg explaining what is and isn't permissible for your property.

Maintenance reported that he has gotten another estimate for the Garret Lift Station from Electric Pump. The estimate is $46,000 plus the $25,000 Engineer fee.

The other bid was $163,000 plus the $25,000. The light at the Cabin belong to the City so we are responsible to fix.

Mayor Frymoyer reported that the Attorney will be instructed not to file and objection on the Benson property as Kellogg is down the list of receiving any payment.

Motion by Avery and seconded

by Campbell to present the bills.

Passed unanimously.

Payroll............................8,644.84 FICA (City Share)..............661.33 IPERS (City Share)...........771.99 Alliant Energy.................3,882.41 Black Hills Energy.............106.62 Dodd's Trash Hauling.....2,769.80 First Choice Accounting....200.00 Hawkins Inc.......................643.57 IA Dept of Natural Resources... ..........................................134.00 Jasper Co Animal Rescue........... ..........................................149.76 Jasper County Sheriffs . .6,250.00 Johns Deere Financial.........98.15 Kellogg Lawn & Snow.........27.02 Keystone Lab......................26.50 Maguire Iron Inc.............1,950.00 Mercy Medical Center.........87.20 News Printing Co.................68.86 Partner Communications...333.57 Priority Sanitation..............100.00 Smith's Quality Rental....2,506.00 Todd's Tire..........................18.00 Van Maanen Electric......1,739.28 Receipts:....................$35,993.33 Distribution:................$23,858.63 General Fund...............14,039.43 General Fund.................7,347.20 Trust & Agency..................225.00 Trust & Agency..................949.02 Road Use Fund............. 7,831.44 Road Use Fund..............4,971.28 Sewer Utility Fund......... 4,949.84 Sewer Utility Fund......... 1,323.41 Water Utility Fund.......... 5,132.19 Water Utility Fund...........5,086.39 Sanitation Fund............. 2,048.98 Sanitation Fund..............4,181.33 Tiff Fund.........................1,766.45 Tiff Fund................................0.00 Motion by Hinshaw and seconded by Campbell to accept the bills as presented.

Passed unanimously.

Motion by Campbell and seconded by Foster to adjourn.

Passed unanimously.

Shirley Schippers Clerk Mark Frymoyer Mayor October 20

PUBLIC NOTICE The City Council of Newton, Iowa will hold a Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m. on November 6, 2017, at City Hall, 101 West 4th Street South, to consider proposals for purchase of the property located at 1011 East 9th Street North, Newton. The property is legally described as: EDMUNDSON'S ADDITION, LOT 5, BLOCK 4, CITY OF NEWTON, JASPER COUNTY, IOWA. Proposals shall be submitted by 4:00 p.m., November 6, 2017, to the Newton Planning and Zoning Department; 1700 North 4th Avenue West; Newton, Iowa 50208. Additional information about the property and the process for submitting a proposal is available at the Planning and Zoning Department, (641)-792-6622.

The City Council will consider all proposals received, but reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received or to accept any proposal it deems in the best public interest. At said Hearing, interested persons may be heard in support of or opposition to said sale or the price or terms of a proposed agreement. By order of the City Council of the City of Newton, Iowa.

Katrina Davis, City Clerk.

October 20 IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT L. ROZENDAAL, Deceased.

CASE NO. ESPR037130 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Robert L. Rozendaal, Deceased, who died on or about September 30, 2017: You are hereby notified that on October 9, 2017, the last will and testament of Robert L. Rozendaal, deceased, bearing date of November 2, 2007, * was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Rodney Rozendaal was appointed executor 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 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 11, 2017.

Date of second publication 20th day of October, 2017 Rodney Rozendaal Executor of the Estate 503 N. 2nd Ct., Sully, IA 50251 Address Mark A. Otto, Attorney for the Executor ICIS PIN No: AT0005939 OTTO LAW OFFICE PLLC 123 W. 2nd St. N., PO Box 1356 Newton, IA 50208 Address mark@ottolawyers.com Probate Code Section 304 *Designated Codicil(s) if any, with date(s) October 13 & 20

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FT days- 3-12 hour shifts and every 3rd weekend.

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LONGABERGER 15” wide black wrought iron utility shelf $15., assorted glass bells $3. each, natural wicker stand – 27: tall x 12” W x 12”D $15., assorted shapes salts – 4 @ $3, black cat S&P shakers – nodders $10., 2 Halloween bears $5., Fenton blue Hobnail basket $15., red Hobnail rose bowl with fluted top $15., assorted cook books 15-20 $10.

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PFALTZGRAFF 3 qt. Canister with lid, 2 ½ qt. Canister (no lid) 2 @ $10., butter dish with lid $5., Heirloom pattern- assorted costume jewelry – some rhinestone $5. & $10., 8” purple grape & oak leaf – fluted edges $45., 5” Wagner skillet $10., 69” black & gold Hall tree with round marble like base $15., 14” x 11” Lone Wolf picture $25. 7928017.

TOP OF line custom maid wheel chair, aluminum $800. less than half. Trailer hitch for Chevy $50., Trek Mountain bike 26” $65.

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

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

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

Like new condition, No pets and No smoking.

641-521-7010.

1997 GMC white, reg. Cab, ¾ Ton 4x4, 134K set up for 5th wheel, rust under doors $3,000. or OBO. 515-6694966.

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01 MERCURY Grand Marquis LS, new Michelin tires – traction control, new upper & lower ball joints, one owner, non-smoker, very nice car $3000. or OBO. 792-7948.

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

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

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DUTIES INCLUDE: recruitment, selection and training of contracted carriers to provide prompt delivery service and sales growth.

You must possess and maintain a valid drivers license, proof of insurance, reliable transportation and acceptable motor vehicle record.

Pre-employment drug screen, physical agility test and background check required.

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

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2014 SHASTA Flyte 3150K Travel trailer comes w/ 3 bedroom bunkhouse in the rear w/ spacious storage, one slide includes bunk style table and jackDAEWOO-DD802L DOZ- knife couch (sleeps 2-3), ER $20,000. 641-792-4332 queen size bed up front w/ storage cabinets and extra storage underneath, elecEMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT tric awning and tow-jack, outdoor kitchen w/ second refrigerator and propane Two Rivers Coop is looking for a grill. Asking $18,500 or team player with a positive attitude OBO. 563-249-6886.

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

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The Newton Daily News has an exciting full time opportunity for a District Manager in the circulation department.

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

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

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directed and have the ability to communicate effectively with subscribers and carriers. Must possess a positive attitude, excellent organizational skills and the ability to work in a team environment.

Please send resume to:

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

Two Rivers Cooperative offers a competitive wage with benefits, friendly work environment and opportunities for advancement. We will train the right individual.

• Currently seeking full time bulk feed delivery driver • Knowledge of livestock a plus • Successful candidates must have or be able to obtain a valid Class A CDL with HAZMAT endorsement.

• All positions require pre-employment drug screen, clean MVR report and background check.

Please apply at SM-NE818362-1020

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In Pella at 109 South Street or via email at nsteinbach@tworiverscoop.net

2015 SOFTAIL Slim Harley Davidson, 1700 miles, many extras on bike, great condition, need to sell quickly $13,419 641-5216756 FOR SALE: 1986 F250, 4 wd with 7' Western snow blade. $3400.00. 515-5375665 .

UTILITY H&H trailer 5ft x 10ft, new in 2008, new tires, has spare, jack & lug wrench, drop gate, single axle $1500. Bruce 641521-5141 EMPLOYMENT

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

We have the following routes available: Prairie City Route 857 N. Clair St. N. Orchard St N. Park St W. 9th St. W. 8th St. Prairie City Route 838 S. Madison St. S. West St. Columbus St. S. Norris St. S. Marion Ave. S. Clark Ave. W. Mc Murray St. W. South St. W. Meadow Dr. S. Ryan St. W. Pleasant View Dr.

Baxter Route 833 E. 7 1/2 St. N. E. 9th St. N. E. 13th St. N. Prairie City Route 839 N. West St. N. Madison St. N. Monroe St. N. Main St. N. Marshall St. W. North St. W. 6th St. W. 5th St. W. Jefferson St. Washington St.

Baxter Route 835 High St. Station St. State St. Harrison Ave. East St. Sully Route 875 6th Ave. 7th Ave. 8th Ave. 9th Ave. 10th Ave. 11th Ave. 1st St. 2nd St. 3rd St. 4th St. 5th St.

Children must be over 10 years old with adults permission

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

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Astrograph

It’s decision time, and the Scorpio moon consults with Jupiter then Mercury, and finally there’s a dance with Neptune. When something big hangs in the balance, the decision will seem easier -almost like fate is guiding your hand and you cannot help but point in any other direction but the one that is your heart.

Small decisions will be harder.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Oct. 20). Something quiet and small turns into a very successful and perhaps even famous venture.

There’s big love coming your way in the weeks to come.

Through 2018 make your life easier by dealing with honest people -- and, it goes without

saying, being one yourself.

Travel brings luck, especially a road trip next month. Cancer and Aquarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 20, 14, 7 and 30.

ARIES (March 21-April 19).

You’ll slip into your zone. The frame of mind that comes with this allows you to be quick, masterful and impervious to any obstruction that would stop a less powerful operator.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20).

Trust isn’t an all-or-nothing game. It’s about learning a person’s nature to know what you can expect. Observation is the way. You’ll ask a seemingly innocuous and

open-ended question and then back off to see what’s revealed.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21).

There’s a relationship that’s taking your focus now. The two of you are like porcupines in the snow. You need warmth but must keep a certain distance. You’ll find the balance.

CANCER (June 22-July 22).

You have no agenda and are not looking for what you can get out of a situation.

You’re simply there to help in whatever way you can, and because of this, you will be able to help many.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22).

Remember when you experienced an instant attraction to someone you didn’t know, and then you

got to know the person and watched the attraction erode?

It could go another way this time, though. You’ll have to say hello and find out.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).

New aspirations will form in your mind and heart. Bits of brainstorms will align.

Disparate ideas will bond to make plausible ones. All that chaotic, random energy bouncing around crystalizes into a real thing.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).

Since you already know what you think, you’ll try other people’s opinions and viewpoints on for size. This will increase your capacity for empathy and your power, too, since it’s easier to influence those you truly understand.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).

There are those who will give before you ask, and in ways you never expected. It’s not really a favorable dynamic now, as some contributions come with too much attached to them. Besides, you want to make your own way.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). If there were a multiplechoice test on your life right now, you’d be bubbling in a lot of answers like “None of the above” and “All of the above,” as big groups of events seem to be either happening or not happening.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). It happens all of the time.

Smart people do dumb things.

Enlightened people do petty things. Simple people do complicated things. Maybe we

should stop labeling people and just accept them and what they do.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Excitement and boredom are both states of mind that are inextricably linked to their impermanence. You’ll relax into a deeper understanding of life as you accept what cannot be maintained indefinitely.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).

Learning is always forward movement, even when what you are learning seems to stop you from going further. Ask a different question. One good question may very well be all it takes to change everything.

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Reynolds setting example for youth with longevity

Collin Reynolds, a 2013 Newton High School graduate who continues to show younger showed his hog at the Iowa Jason W. Brooks/Daily News participants how things are State Fair on Thursday, done at the county and state level.

Expiration Date 12/31/2017

By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News DES MOINES — Coaches and activity advisors harp on the importance of leadership from older students. With FFA, which allows young people to keep participating four summers after graduation, older participants help set the example for the ones who will be in FFA in the years ahead.

Even though Collin Reynolds graduated from Newton High School in 2013, he continues to show younger participants how things are done at the county and state level. Thursday, Reynolds was showing his Berkshire Gilt hog at the Iowa State Fair, con-

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Crime-Free Multi-Housing program up for approval

By Jamee A. Pierson Mayor Mike Hansen Newton Daily News called for a series of workshops to discuss No new fees is the one of the chang- lords, concerns. Landes to the Crime-Free cerned tenants and concitizens packed Multi-Housing pro- the council chambers on gram that goes before two occasions discussing the Newton City Coun- concerns cil Monday. It is pro- checks, on background those included posed to use approxi- in the mately $14,000 from the most program and the heated topics, adgeneral fund to finance ditional fees. the program.

It was formally proAnother change to posed the program is only re- $10 to add a fee of to each unit in a quiring those with four complex.

Many landor more residential rent- lords al properties to attend cern voiced their contraining. That change able about not being to pass along the comes after a lengthy fee to discussion at two work- alreadytenants that were shops on the topic about their stretched to pay rent now. those who only have The one or two single family cludes program still inmandatory trainhomes. ing, utilizing the CrimeThe program origi- Free Multi-Housing nally made it through two readings before HOUSING | 3A

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tinuing the personal tradition he over the animals he cares for, established about 10 years ago.

“I started doing hogs in the and looks comfortable and calm as he shows his pig for judging fifth grade,” Reynolds in said. front of hundreds of onlookers.

“Football and basketball were huge time commitments, espe- Farming would have been tough for some urban student-athletes cially in high school, so it was to do, but for Reynolds, who has good to be able to keep FFA go- 10 siblings, farming was part of a ing after I graduated.”

Reynolds is one of the young- way of life he admired.

“Even when I was little, I alest entrepreneurs in Newton, helping operate Reynolds ways looked forward to going out to my grandparents’ Brothers, a landscaping compafarm,” ny. However, he has still made Reynolds said. “I just love it.”

Reynolds will have two sibtime each year for FFA, as this is lings at Newton High the third of his four post-school School this fall — Jessica will be a summers he’ll be eligible. seAs a Newton High School athlete, nior, and Austin will be a junior.

Reynolds was an award-winning The next in the family to do Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News high school FFA will likely to Lt. Rob Burdess spoke at football and basketball player. be several council meetings and at the workshop sessions about the Crime Free Multi-HousThe lanky Reynolds towers ing program and its benefits REYNOLDS | 3A for cers and citizens of Newton. the landlords, police offi-

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DMACC staff promoting unique program at state fair

By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News

DES MOINES — There’s a ton of things to see at the Iowa State Fair. Court reporter training programs are probably not on anyone’s list as one of the main sights.

However, several court-reporting indusBobbie Jo Van Deusen of Jason W. Brooks/Daily News try representatives Iowa Court Reporters Association are training with visitors to the discusses court reporting Des booth at this year’s Iowa State Moines Area Community College’s Varied Industries taking advantage of Fair on Thursday as Linda their spot in the Varhas worked with the court-reporter Ogden looks training program at the DMACC on. Van Deusen ied which has jumped from eight Industries buildNewton Campus, students in 2014 to 28 this fall. ing at this year’s Iowa

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State Fair, promoting a program that is unique to Des Moines Area Community College’s Newton Campus.

An eight-quarter court reporter training program began at DMACC Newton last fall with eight students, and there are already 28 signed up to begin the program this fall.

Newton Campus Advisor Tom Shively was helping man the booth Thursday, and spoke highly of others who

are helping fill a void in an industry that desperately needs a newly trained workforce.

“We used to talk to high school teachers who teach shorthand, but that isn’t taught in schools anymore,” Shively said. “So now, we have to find other means to get kids’ attention.”

Shively said AIB College of Business had the state’s lone court

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Hawks’ Shaver qualifies for 1A state cross country meet

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News OTTUMWA — Mary Kate Shaver has put her stamp on her only cross country season for Lynnville-Sully. Shaver, a senior, captured a berth in the 2017 Iowa Class 1A cross country state meet in taking 15th in Thursday’s 1A state qualifying meet.

Lynnville-Sully’s girls and boys competed in the 1A state qualifying meet at Wildwood Park in Ottumwa. Shaver, whose family moved to the Lynnville-Sully school district over the summer from Glen Elyn, Ill., was the lone Hawk runner to qualify for the state meet.

Shaver posted a time of 22 minutes, 19 seconds for the 5K race on Thursday securing the final individual girls’ state berth from the meet. She led the Hawk girls to a fifth-place finish as a team in he 11-team field.

Lynnville-Sully’s boys took 15th as a team in the state qualifying meet. The top three teams and top 15 individual finishers for each state qualifying meet for boys and girls advance to the 1A state meet.

“Both races had a load of talent and we knew that coming in. The girls’ race had

Shaver

Dunsbergen

some of the top teams and individuals in the state. I was proud of the girls for how they responded, getting out in the race and in position to challenge other teams and themselves,” Lynnville-Sully head coach Darin Arkema said.

Hudson won the girls’ team championship with 46 points.

Denver was second with 62 points followed by Pekin with 79 points. GMG finished fourth with 113 and Lynnville-Sully scored 128 points for fifth in front of South Iowa Cedar League rival Colfax-Mingo, which was sixth with 143 points.

In the boys’ division, Pekin claimed the team title with 67 points and Hudson was second with 77 points. Denver took third with 122 points.

Lynnville-Sully scored 288 points for 15th.

The girls’ individual champion was Hudson’s Jenna

Twait. The top five runners fit into a tight time frame w i t h Twait winning in 20:31 and the fifth-runner finishing in 20:57.

“Mary Kate was in the group of top 10-15 runners from the first 400 meters of the race on.

She understood what it was going to take to make that top 15 and get to state. With 400 meters to go she was in 15th and a girl giving chase not far back,” Arkema said.

“I told her that nobody gets by her as she looked me in the eye and gave it all she had all the way into the finish line.

What a great moment for her in her first and last season at Lynnville-Sully to be a state qualifier. She did give all of us a bit of a scare a few minutes after the race as she was overcome by the heat and passed out. Thanks to some quick thinking by our parents and a few other strangers they got ice and water around her to cool her down and revive her.”

Freshman Megan Van Zante was the Hawks’ No. 2 runner in the race finishing 20th in 23:13 followed by sophomore Abby Gruver in 35that 24:13. Junior Emily Van Gorp placed 41st in 24:57 and Abigail Davis, a sophomore, took 43rd in 25:03.

Senior Christine Nikkel ran

her final race for the Hawks and finished 45 th in 25:11.

Also running a final race for Lynnville-Sully was senior Haley Breeden as she placed 55th in 26:08.

Arkema said Van Zante ran well pushing relentlessly against the top opponents and the course. He said Gruver, Van Gorp, Davis and Nikkel were the difference makers in beating Colfax-Mingo after finishing behind the Tigerhawks in the SICL meet.

Senior Josh Dunsbergen finished out his career for Lynnville-Sully with a strong race on Thursday. Dunsbergen ran two years for the Hawks. He posted a time of 19:37 for 40th Don Bosco’s Zach Nie won the boys’ title, running the 5K course in 16:57.

The rest of the Hawk boy runners were first-time cross country competitors this season. Lynnville-Sully junior Joseph Anderson took 52nd in 20:33 followed by freshman Mason Jansen in 58th at 20:48, sophomore Blaize Kuhlmann in 76th at 21:47 and freshman Luke Kramer in 111th a 24:15.

“I cannot say enough about how Josh has been there as a leader for our team the last two years. He showed up everyday to practice and did the work, and pushed himself and

the others around him to get better. I would love to have two more seasons with Josh as I only got him as a junior and senior, and he was beginning to understand himself and his capabilities as a runner,” Arkema said.

Arkema said Anderson equaled his season’s best time and Jansen ran one of his fastest times of the season with a hard kick the final 100 meters of the race. Kuhlmann and Kramer used a strategy to run within striking distance of Anderson and Jansen, Arkema said, which pushed them to run faster times.

“All of those guys who could be returning next year learned a tremendous amount this season. They all could be so much better next season by getting the full summer training in. They need to see their potential as individual runners and as a team and show just how improved and good they can be next year,” Arkema said.

Shaver will compete in the Iowa Class 1A girls’ state race on Oct. 28 at Fort Dodge. The 1A girls’ 5K race is slated for 2 p.m. at Lakeside Golf Course.

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

Newton Continued from Page 1B they had hope to run but the Marshalltown course is a tough one to compete on.

Newton’s cross country teams did not have any runner qualify for the 2017 Class 4A state cross country meet. The top three teams and top 15 individuals in the girls’ race and in the boys’ race qualify for the state meet.

“I’m proud of the boys today, especially the seniors.

Jack ran right up front with Adam, and we had phenomenal finishes by Chad and Dylan,” Weeks said. “Our other senior Blake Robson didn’t run today but was our first alternate runner. He, along with all of our guys, really worked hard over the summer to prepare for this season.”

Weeks said it will be rough losing the four seniors. He said Callaghan, Nolan, Main and Robson have been Weeks’ core for his cross country teams since he was coaching at the middle school level.

The Cardinal boys finished ninth out of 10 teams with 270 points. Ames claimed the top spot for the boys’ division with 47 points followed by Linn-Mar with 52 points and Cedar Rapids Kennedy with 56 points as the three team qualifiers.

“We have a lot of up-andcoming talent with the younger guys, including a good eighth-grade group. We’re just lock and load for next year,” Weeks said.

Newton’s girls scored 215

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Newton’s Ashay Malow (50) and Rachel Rhoads (504) get out cleanly at the start of Thursday’s cross country race at Marshalltown.

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Newton senior Jack Callaghan (507) passes a Marshalltown runner as they head up the final stretch to the finish line at Thursday’s race.

points for seventh in the field of 10 teams. Des Moines Roosevelt won the girls’ team title with 42 points followed by Urbandale with 52 points and Linn-Mar with 59 points.

“Yes, it is disappointing we didn’t qualify anyone for state, but this was a good finish for our season,” Newton girls’ head coach Rachelle Tipton said. “I figured we’d finish seventh as a team at least.

We wound up pretty close to Mason City, which beat us by a wider margin at the Fort Dodge meet this season.”

Freshman Micah Poellet of Linn-Mar ran away from the girls’ field to capture the regional title. She ran the 5K race in 18:30. Urbandale sophomore Payton Marrs won

across the line in 48th. She ran her final race for Newton in 23:13.

“It’s a little emotional. I ran here my freshman year for districts so I kind of remember it a little,” Keeton said.

“It’s sad I’m not going to run with these girls any more. In the past, I felt we usually had one standout person, but this season we have more pack running as a team. It’s not as lonely running up front now.”

Junior Abbie Barr was the final scoring runner for Newton as she placed 56th in 24:11. Freshman Willow Oswalt was 61st in 25:13 and senior Original Tesfay ended her final race in 64th in 25:51.

“Tonight was Tessa and Original’s last cross country

the boys’ individual title with a time of 16:24.

The Cardinal girls were led by juniors Rachel Rhoads and Clare Muckler. Rhoads finished in 31st in 21:43 and Muckler came across the finish line in 33rd in 22:08.

Freshman Ashay Malow ran the race in 23:07 for 47th.

“Ashay has a year under her belt and figured out how to run high school races and has the 5K down. Rachel and Clare will have better summers to prepare for next year,” Tipton said. “That spells better things for them and for the team as a whole as they bring our younger runners along with them.”

Senior Tessa Keeton, who has run for the Cardinals for four years, followed Malow

race,” Tipton said. “Tessa is a four-year varsity runner. We were lucky to get her new — she didn’t do cross country in middle school — as a freshman. She has brought fun to the team and made sure everyone felt included. Original joined us at the end of last season and with her one race I knew this year would be good.

She’s a hard worker. They will be missed next season.”

Tipton said Barr is another junior who has been consistent for Newton. Barr, Rhoads and Muckler provide a strong core of experienced runners for the Cardinal girls in 2018.

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

No repeat for the Cubs; Dodgers win NLCS CHICAGO (AP) — When it was over, when Los Angeles had finally secured another trip to the World Series and Enrique Hernandez’s three big swings had become a part of playoff lore, the emotional utilityman just wanted to give his dad a big hug.

It was one sweet performance for Hernandez, Clayton Kershaw and the rest of the Dodgers.

Hernandez homered three times and drove in a record seven runs, Kershaw breezed through six crisp innings and Los Angeles ended the Chicago Cubs’ title defense with an 11-1 rout in Game 5 of the NL Championship Series.

“It was amazing,” Hernandez

said. “This team is awesome.”

It sure is.

After years of playoff heartache, there was just no stopping these Dodgers after they led the majors with 104 wins during the regular season. With Kershaw firing away at the top of a deep pitching staff, and co-NLCS MVPs Justin Turner and Chris Taylor leading a tough lineup, one of baseball’s most storied franchises captured its first pennant since Hall of Famer Tommy Lasorda managed Kirk Gibson, Orel Hershiser and Co. to Los Angeles’ last championship in 1988.

“Every night it is a different guy,” Turner said.

It was Hernandez on Thursday.

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Newton’s Antonio Usry, left, and Thomas Cox, right, tackle an Indianola ball carrier for a loss during Thursday’s junior varsity game at Newton. Newton won 41-14.