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Kayla Singletary/Daily News Six people were arrested following a search conducted by law enforcement Tuesday at 715 W. Fourth St. N. where heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine, prescription pills and drug paraphernalia were found.

Heroin distribution halted in Newton drug search

Six arrested in task force operation By Kayla Sngletary Newton Daily News A drug task force halted a Newton heroin distribution operation after six heroin overdoses were reported in the city within the last week. Six Jasper County residents face charges following the execution of a search warrant by the Mid-Iowa Narcotics Enforcement Task Force’s east division along with local law enforcement on Tuesday at 715 W. Fourth St. N. Officers discovered heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine, prescription pills and drug paraphernalia at the home. Jasper County Lt. Aaron Groves, who serves on the MINE Task Force, said a “bad batch” of heroin was being dealt and used in Newton, which caused the overdoses. Groves

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said those people were treated with Narcan, a prescription medicine used to block the effects of opioids. “There were no fatalities that we know of (from the overdoses) — someone found them in a short amount of time,” Groves said. Groves, who released details of the drug search on Wednes-

More than $2.5 million in General Obligation Loans will be used to continue city improvements and essential work in Newton, according to city officials. City council approved loans for the North Central Urban Renewal Area and Speedway/Prairie Fire Urban Renewal Area following a public hearing on Monday. The largest portion of funds goes to the Hotel Maytag loan agreement. It is not to exceed $1.18 million and will be used to support the Hotel Maytag redevelopment project. Hotel Maytag Investors, led by Hatch

Development Group, is working to restore the landmark structure in downtown Newton through a complete renovation adding 22 market-rate apartments, 23 units designated as affordable for households at or below 60 percent of the median income for Jasper County, a variety of commercial spaces and the restoration of the ballroom on the second floor. An allotment not to exceed $980,000 for an Urban Renewal loan agreement will be used to fund improvements to the DMACC Newton campus facilities; heating, ventilation and air LOANS | 3A

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day, said two samples of what is believed to be fentanyl, an opioid pain medication, were also sent to the lab. The six people who were present at the residence during the execution of the search warrant and were arrested on various drug charges include Tyler M. Gilbert, 24, of Newton; Crystal L. Mendenhall, 30, of Newton,; Jeffrey A. Waddell, 41, of Newton; William L. Filson, 45, of Newton; Julie A. Waddell, 61, of Colfax and Mary Jo Sliger, 49, of Newton. Gilbert also had multiple arrest warrants. Groves said officers learned Gilbert and Mendenhall were distributing heroin and other ARRESTS | 3A

Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News As a part of a 28E agreement with the DMACC Newton campus, the city will provide $825,000 from a general obligation loan for facility improvements including a new chiller, security system and roof repair.

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Newton Clinic doctor named Iowa Color run at Physician of the Year BMS raises Dr. Esgar Guarin, family of family health care. Guarin

practice physician at Newton Clinic, has been named the 2017 Iowa Family Physician of the Year by the Iowa Academy of Family P hy s i c i a n s . The presentation was made at the IAFP Annual Guarin Meeting Installation and Awards Banquet on Friday at the downtown Des Moines Marriott. The Iowa Family Physician of the Year award is presented to one outstanding physician in the state who best exemplifies the tradition of the family doctor and who epitomizes the finest standards

provides obstetric services at Skiff Medical Center, along with pediatric and reproductive care in Newton. One of Guarin’s patients had this to say when nominating him: “He is an awesome doctor, always right on top of things. I feel great joy and security knowing he is my doctor, even in an emergency situation.” Another patient agreed, writing, “Dr. Guarin is an amazing doctor. He is outgoing and makes a huge effort to know and understand his patients very well. I have learned so much from listening to Dr. Guarin.” Two other patients submitted nominations of Guarin, including statements GUARIN | 3A

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“I ran last year, and I really enjoyed it,” Ray said. “It’s a good way to spend time with your friends, raise some money and get some exercise.” COLOR RUN | 3A

By David Dolmage Newton Daily News Berg Middle School got a little more colorful Wednesday afternoon. As a thank you to students who participated in the Parent, Teacher Student Association at the Newton middle school’s annual fundraiser parents and staff members organized a color run. As students jogged around the perimeter of the track at Berg, PTSA members and teachers tossed colored powder at them. To participate in the event students needed to each raise $5 to purchase a white T-shirt,

David Dolmage/Daily News Seventh-graders at Berg Middle School pose for a photo at the end of the PTSA’s 2nd Annual Color Run for Funds. The event raised more than $4,000 for the middle school. See more photos online at newtondailynews.com

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but many raised $10 or more. Lillie Ray, a seventh-grader at Berg said she and her friends each raised $10 to participate in the event. Altogether, students raised more than $4,000 during the event.

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Today is Thursday, Nov. 9, the 313th day of 2017. There are 52 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Nov. 9, 1967, a Saturn V rocket carrying an unmanned Apollo spacecraft blasted off from Cape Kennedy on a successful test flight. On this date: In 1620, the passengers and crew of the Mayflower sighted Cape Cod. In 1938, Nazis looted and burned synagogues as well as Jewish-owned stores and houses in Germany and Austria in a pogrom that became known as “Kristallnacht.” In 1970, former French President Charles de Gaulle died at age 79. In 1976, the U.N. General Assembly approved resolutions condemning apartheid in South Africa, including one characterizing the white-ruled government as “illegitimate.” In 1989, communist East Germany threw open its borders, allowing citizens to travel freely to the West; joyous Germans danced atop the Berlin Wall. In 1999, with fireworks, concerts and a huge party at the landmark Brandenburg Gate, Germany celebrated the 10th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Ten years ago: Six U.S. troops died in an insurgent ambush in the high mountains of eastern Afghanistan, making 2007 the deadliest year for American forces in Afghanistan since 2001. Five years ago: Retired four-star Army Gen. David Petraeus abruptly resigned as CIA director after an affair with his biographer, Paula Broadwell, was revealed by an FBI investigation. One year ago: Democrat Hillary Clinton conceded the presidential election to Republican Donald Trump, telling supporters in New York that her defeat was “painful, and it will be for a long time.” But Clinton told her faithful to accept Trump and the election results, urging them to give him “an open mind and a chance to lead.”

Today’s Birthdays Baseball Hall of Famer Whitey Herzog is 86. Baseball Hall of Famer Bob Gibson is 82. Actor Charlie Robinson is 72. Movie director Bille August is 69. Actor Robert David Hall is 69. Actor Lou Ferrigno is 66. Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, is 65. Gospel singer Donnie McClurkin is 58. Rock musician Dee Plakas (L7) is 57. Actress Ion Overman is 48. Rapper Pepa (Salt-NPepa) is 48. Rapper Scarface (Geto Boys) is 47. Blues singer Susan Tedeschi is 47. Actor Jason Antoon is 46. Actor Eric Dane is 45. Singer Nick Lachey (98 Degrees) is 44. Country musician Barry Knox (Parmalee) is 40. Rhythm-and-blues singer Sisqo (Dru Hill) is 39. Country singer Corey Smith is 38. Country singer Chris Lane is 33.

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Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. ‘I GIVE CHINA GREAT CREDIT’ The U.S. president criticizes the “very one-sided and unfair” trade relationship between Washington and Beijing, but says he doesn’t blame China for having taken advantage of the U.S. 2. TPP TALKS KICK OFF AT APEC Talks aimed at salvaging a Pacific Rim trade pact rejected by Trump resumes on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum. 3. DEMOCRATS SEE WINS AS MOMENTUM FOR 2018 STATE ELECTIONS In elections around the country, Democrats flipped about two dozen state legislative seats, a key in the redistricting process. 4. WHY TAX REFORM

IS IMPORTANT TO GOP Republicans contend that the party’s electoral fortunes next year hinge on whether they succeed in their dream to redraft the nation’s complex, inefficient tax code. 5. A HOLLYWOOD ENDING FOR THE TIMES Kevin Spacey is being cut from Ridley Scott’s finished film “All the Money in the World” and replaced by Christopher Plummer just over one month before it’s supposed to hit theaters. 6. ‘FIND MY LV HERO’ Nearly six weeks after the Las Vegas massacre, a Facebook page to help victims find the people who aided them has led to at least 25 connections. 7. NORTH KOREA, CAUTIOUSLY, GOES ONLINE A two-tiered system allows the elite and hackers to surf with relative freedom, but the masses are kept inside a national intranet, sealed off from

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the outside world and carefully surveilled, AP learns. 8. IS MILITANTS EVACUATE LAST STRONGHOLD IN SYRIA The fall of Boukamal, a strategic town on the border with Iraq, means remaining extremists are currently holed up in small towns and villages along the border with Iraq and in the Syrian desert. 9. WHO ARE MOST LIKELY TO SEEK LOAN RELIEF Students who attended for-profit colleges filed more than 98 percent of the requests for student loan forgiveness alleging fraud by their schools, government data show. 10. CMA AWARDS EMOTIONAL, POLITICAL Country music’s big night offered powerful moments focused on unifying America during a year dominated by gun violence, divisive politics and natural disasters.

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CMA Awards honor Brooks, Vegas Yes, Garth Brooks won entertainer of the year and Chris Stapleton picked up two honors, including album of the year. But the moments that truly dominated the 2017 Country Music Association Awards had less to do with winning, and more about a community banding together to heal. The CMA Awards came

a month after 58 people were killed at a country music festival in Las Vegas. Nearly 500 were injured. The show, the most prestigious gathering for the country music genre each year, honored those who died with a beautiful, exceptional and powerful performance by Carrie Underwood, who was so emotional she couldn’t even

finish singing the words to “Softly and Tenderly.” Underwood was performing during the “In Memoriam” section of the show, which began with photos of country singers and members of the community who passed away in the last year. Then photos of the 58 people who died on Oct. 1 were on display in the background, honor-

ing their lives. The segment earned the night’s loudest applause. Underwood and cohost Brad Paisley — who both write material for the awards show — used their opening segment to poke fun at President Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, their fellow country singers and, surprisingly, the Country Music Association.

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conditioning improvements at the Newton Public Library and to fund grants to promote the development of second story housing in the downtown area. Councilman Jeff Price requested the breakdown of the funds in this loan agreement between the three entities and, more specifically, the DMACC facility. “I looked through the last couple of packets, and I don’t remember seeing anything itemized of dollar amounts committed,” Price said. “I was just curious why we are taking care of these properties as well, how does the funding for DMACC (projects) translate to us (the city.)” City administrator Matt Muckler said $55,000 will be used for the library improvements, $100,000 will make up the grant funds for the development of second story housing in downtown and the bulk of the money, $825,000, will go to DMACC for facility improvements. “Per our 28E agreement (with DMACC), we had a commitment of $1.5 million in capital improvements,” Muckler said. “We have a chiller that needs to be replaced, a security system we are going to take care of and roofing improvements.” The DMACC Newton Campus is continuing improvements to the facilities and ongoing work to refurbish the former Maytag facility for future use. Located in the Speedway/Prairie Fire Urban Renewal Area, funds for work on Lincoln Street is set to not exceed $360,000. Formerly a gravel road, the now paved roadway runs north and south on the east side of the speedway and is frequently used during race weekends. Even with the addition of the loans, the city’s current debt service levy will not increase, Muckler said.

Since the first color run was hosted in 2011 in Phoenix, Ariz., the events have been growing in popularity worldwide. This year’s event was the second annual event at the middle school, and Robyn Friedman, a member of the PTSA said the goal was to find a way to raise money for the organization without turning students into door to door salesmen. Friedman said in the past when students have sold items for fundraisers they typically only received 60 percent of the sales. With an event like the color run, 90 percent of the money raised stays in the organization. “We came up with the idea because color runs are really popular right now, and we found a way to do it for a less expensive cost,” Friedman said. As a runner, Friedman, who also coaches the girls

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Guarin Continued from Page 1A such as “Our experience with him couldn’t have been better” and “He always goes out of his way to make kids feel comfortable with him — he truly treats them down at their level and communicates so well with them and with me.” Patients weren’t the only ones who submitted letters of recommendation on Guarin’s behalf. A representative of the Pregnancy Center of Central Iowa cited

Arrests Continued from Page 1A controlled substances in Newton. Gilbert was also charged with obstructing prosecution when he told police he dumped one gram of heroin outside his bedroom window during the search, according to court documents. Local officers have been

his volunteer efforts at their organization, which includes offering translation services for Spanish-speaking patients and presenting at monthly lunch-and-learns, where he not only gives educational talks but also finances the meal for all clients and family members in attendance. In addition, the sentiments of praise are echoed by Guarin’s professional cohorts. “Dr. Guarin’s enthusiasm and medical knowledge are great assets to the clinic and the community,” colleague Dr.

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David Dolmage/Daily News Robyn Friedman, a member of the Berg Middle School PTSA, and a board member on the Newton Community School district board, showers a seventh-grader at Berg with colored dust during the Second Annual Color Run for Funds, held Wednesday afternoon at the middle school.

cross country team at Berg, is always looking for ways to incorporate fitness into the fundraising activities that students participate in. After finding a source for

the colored powder online Friedman recruited a few volunteers and staged the first event last year. “I knew if I put the organization into it that I could get some helpers, and we’ve been very well supported by teachers,” Friedman said. Patty Van Haaften, a special education teacher at

working on the heroin investigation for about two months, Groves said. The reason behind the expedited search warrant was to quickly remove the harmful controlled substances from Newton, he said. “Newton has had its issues with methamphetamine and the heroin epidemic is worse,” Groves said. “We wanted to send a message — we will do

everything we can to keep this out of the community.” Additional charges are pending. The Jasper County Sheriff ’s Office, the Newton Police Department and the Newton Fire Department assisted with the execution of the warrant. Gilbert remains at the Jasper County Jail on $163,500 bond and Men-

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Zack Alexander said. “On several occasions, I’ve had patients share with me how much they appreciate him.” “From the day we signed Dr. Guarin, we knew we had a very special doctor,” said Mark Thayer, clinic administrator. “I have seen patients from Dr. Guarin’s previous practice travel more than eight hours round trip to see him in Newton. He takes a special interest in educating his patients on their conditions, and he utilizes today’s technologies with his patients in a manner that

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many find appealing. We are proud and honored to have such a talented and dedicated physician serving the Newton Clinic, and we congratulate him on this distinguished award.” As the Iowa Family Physician of the Year, Guarin will become Iowa’s nominee to the American Academy of Family Physicians for the 2018 National Family Physician of the Year. “It’s an exciting honor to get this,” Guarin said, “particularly knowing that it is something supported by both peers and

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patients.” He said, in part, the award was made possible thanks to the supportive environment he’s found in Newton. “I feel welcome here,” he said. “I feel like this is the place where I’ve been able to practice the way I want to practice. The clinic has allowed me to model my practice the way I want, which includes a strong emphasis on reproductive health, maternal/child health and health education. Increasing health literacy in patients and making sure they understand

Berg, was one of the teachers who volunteered to toss the colored powder at students as they ran by. Van Haaften said she’s glad to see students participate in the event, and she was eager to help. “I love to support our PTSA and watch the kids have fun,” Van Haaften said. “We really appreciate our volunteers that come here and have fun.” Students were eager for their chance to support their school as well. Marin Pettigrew, a seventh-grader at Berg, said that not only was it fun to run through the clouds of colored powder tossed by teachers and volunteers, it’s gratifying to know that they were making a difference at their school. “Just $10 can make a lot for our school, every little bit makes a difference,” Pettigrew said. Contact David Dolmage at 641-792-3121 ext. 6532 or ddolmage@newtondailynews.com

denhall remains at the Jasper County Jail on $100,000 bond. Jeffrey Waddell, was released after an initial court appearance, Julie Waddell posted a $300 bond, Filson was released after an initial court appearance and Sliger posted a $1,300 bond. Contact Kayla Singletary at 641-792-3121 ext. 6533 or ksingletary@newtondailynews.com

what they’re dealing with and how the health system works for them, is so important. It’s one of my main goals.” Guarin attended medical school in his native country of Colombia, followed by residency in Baltimore, Md., and a two-year OB fellowship in Rhode Island. When not working, Guarin spends the majority of time with his wife, Lilian, and their two young daughters, Gabriela and Manuela. They have lived in Newton for more than two years, and it’s a move he felt was spirit-led.

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“Professor Randall, you’re going to have to pay closer attention to your wife’s reading habits.” I was watching an episode of one of my favorite television shows “Outlander,” and this sentence was spewed about the main character of the series, Claire. The scene was set in 1948 Boston in some dark, cigar-smoke filled study as Harvard professors “showed off” their wives for the dean of faculty (Claire’s husband has just transferred from Oxford in England). Even though I know times were extremely different then, and it’s a television show, I found myself getting indignant on her behalf as the sexist middle-aged man glared at Claire for having an opinion on the upcoming election, Truman vs Dewey. To give some context, Outlander is

a period drama set both in 18th Century Scotland and 20th Century England/ America following World War II. Claire, an English lady who was vacationing in Scotland, is an unwitting time traveler. She spent two seasons in the past and has returned to her own time in the current season. There is far more I could tell you about the show, but it would take days. If you haven’t seen it, I suggest you check it out on Starz. The character of Claire is one I truly admire. She is so well written. Her unique journey has put her in the middle of something greater than herself. In the 1700s, she rarely allowed herself to be excluded or ignored for being a woman. She proved herself useful many times. So when viewers see her back in the 1940s and in a new country, it’s hard to

watch her being scolded for nothing other than being a woman. She’s a progressive and a woman before her time in both settings (one quite literally). I have always been drawn to strong, female characters. They push the boundaries on what is expected of them and never let anyone hold them back for something that is beyond their control. Even as I watched Claire control herself in the scene as to not create problems for her husband, you could tell she wanted nothing more than to tell the old codger where he could go. It made me thank the good Lord that times were different in my time. But as I really started to think, the battle for women’s rights is never truly over. There seems to always be people who believe women are the lesser sex and talk down to them. In the past several weeks, the treatment of women has been at the forefront of the nation’s conversation. It has shed light on what is and isn’t appropriate behavior toward a female.

I’m not just talking about physical harassment. Words and gestures can be just as damaging as actions. When men use suggestive language about women, some just scoff and say he was just “being a guy.” Well, I don’t believe that is an acceptable excuse. To those who believe it is, I think they need to look at themselves and consider the victim in this scenario. Men who take advantage of any female are not “being a guy,” particularly those who use their position of power to do so. It is harassment. “Being a guy” shouldn’t include behavior that makes anyone feel threatened or uncomfortable. “Being a guy” should mean they are treating women with respect, not as an object. We no longer live in a society that banishes woman to the kitchen. Women should have the courage to speak out against those who would treat them as an object rather than a person. Maybe it will change what “being a guy” really should mean. Contact Pam Rodgers at prodgers@newtondailynews.com

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I went north, Ginnie went south Everything seems to happen at once. Ginnie’s mother died in Ozark, Mo., and there was my brother’s birthday party in Ashland, Wis. My place is definitely with my wife in time of grief, but my brother’s birthday had been planned for months. What to do? Ginnie is the oldest of seven children, she would have plenty of familial support. Ginnie made the decision, I was to go north while she went south. We kissed goodbye. The weather forecast north was for the first snow of the year. Great. I made the decision to drive my four-wheel drive truck instead of the compact car. This was the best decision I made all weekend. Just north of Mason City/Clear Lake it became a whiteout with 100 percent snow-packed interstate. I pulled into a rest stop. “Sorry. The power is out. You can’t use the restroom,” the attendant said to a group of us blearyeyed, chagrined travelers. I snapped a quick picture of the snow-covered rest area, text it to Ginnie, and headed for the nearest convenience store. Sign of the times: convenience stores are so large now they are like mini supermarkets, replete with shopping carts. There was a stampede for milk, bread and gas. I headed for the restroom. While using a stall, Ginnie text me a picture of sunny Missouri in its fall colors. Pretty. The lights went out in the restroom. Uh, oh, power outage? It was pitch black and I was the only one in the restroom. Then I figured out there was a motion sensor on the light switch. Because I was in a stall, not thrashing around, lights out. I remembered the flashlight on my smartphone. I was fumbling for it, when the restroom door opened, a man walked in, and the lights popped on. There I was with phone in hand. He looked at me, I looked at him, and with the mouth-full-of-Christmas-candy accent that Minnesnowdans speak, he said, “Oh, sorry ‘bout that,” and turned around and headed back out. Hmm. On the way to my truck, I noticed an impulse special on stainless steel, insulated mugs —“$9.99, fill it free!” Right beside the mugs was the flavored syrup, hazelnut, French vanilla, etc. I’m a sucker for hazelnut. What the heck? I needed a traveling cup anyway. I grabbed a mug and pumped about 20 squirts of hazelnut syrup into it. I went to fill the mug with coffee. One of the choices was hazelnut coffee. Double hazelnut, what could it hurt? I headed for checkout. The clerk had been eyeing me. She said, “You missed the hazelnut cream.” I went back and poured four containers of hazelnut cream into the mug. I have always been a man of excess. I took a sip of the concoction and my ears tingled. Perfect. My truck was covered with snow. I had remembered my winter coat and hat, but not a snow brush. Also, because I like to drive in comfort, I was wearing Crocs. Everyone around me was in some sort of insulated boot. These trucks nowadays are so high off the ground. I tried to brush the snow off the windshield with my arm and got a Croc full of snow. “Well, that’s a crock!” The same clerk was sweeping snow off the sidewalk. She kindly took her broom and brushed off my windshield. That’s Minnesnowdans for you. Finally, safe at my motel room in Ashland, Wis., I cranked the heat up, pulled the curtains back, and viewed the waves of Lake Superior crashing the shoreline only a few feet from the walkout door. How romantic. The room had everything — a microwave, dorm frig, coffee pot. With my books and poetry to protect me, I could spend a couple of weeks here. What else do you need? Oh, yes, Ginnie. Contact Curt Swarm in Mt. Pleasant at 319-217-0526 or curtswarm@yahoo.com

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Q&A: Veterans Day Q: When did Veterans Day become a public holiday in the United States? A: Veterans Day in the United States effectively began 99 years ago, when the U.S. designated Nov. 11, 1918, as Armistice Day to commemorate the end of World War I at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. Congress formalized the holiday with legislation adopted in 1938 to celebrate world peace and to honor World War I veterans. Following World War II and the Korean War, Congress updated the legislation to honor all military veterans of all wars every year on Nov. 11. During this season of Thanksgiving, Americans typically reflect on the blessings of family, friends, good health and good fortune so many of us are grateful to enjoy throughout the year. This month, let us also give thanks for the service, sacrifice and selfless heroism of America’s men and women in uniform. These patriots have answered the call to serve our country, ready to defend freedom and liberty on the front lines and to secure peace and prosperity for generations yet to come. It is our duty as a nation to reflect upon the bonds of service that unite members of our all-volunteer Armed Forces and to uphold the sacred promises for each military veteran, including National Guard and Reserve members, that they “shall not be forsaken nor forgotten.” Celebrating Veterans Day is an opportunity to take pride in patriotism and salute our heroes in uniform who honorably serve our nation and put their lives on the line to defend and secure the principles of freedom, liberty and justice for which it stands. Q: What policies are you advancing to support veterans? A: First, let’s start with the patient backlog scandal that has shaken public confidence in the

The Scoop U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley health care system operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The unacceptable practice of gaming the system to make it appear wait times are meeting standards of care set by the VA tragically resulted in preventable deaths and delivered a black eye to the entire VA health care system. Congress enacted a series of bipartisan reforms, including a $16 billion spending boost, to help ensure veterans have access to full-service, timely care and to hold the bureaucracy accountable for wrongdoing. Using my legislative and oversight responsibilities, I keep my thumb on the VA to help ensure that veterans receive the spectrum of services they were promised, including expanded services for Blue Water Navy Vietnam vets exposed to Agent Orange, family caregivers, mental health and traumatic brain injury care for invisible wounds sustained in combat. In April, President Trump signed an update to the Veterans Choice program that improves options for access to medical care closer to home. Next, Congress sent the Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Actto the President’s desk in June. This new law will crack down on bad apples at the VA who violate the public trust to provide timely medical care to veterans. It will make it easier to fire wrongdoers and prohibit bonuses and relocation expenses for those found guilty of abuse. I have long supported the work of whistleblowers who come forward to report wrongdoing. This new law will help strengthen our system of checks and balances; it sends

a signal to the federal bureaucracy that Congress encourages all federal workers to keep their eyes and ears open on the job. Whistleblowers can help foster a culture of transparency to help ensure the government works for the American people. In fact, a whistleblower helped expose the truth when my Senate office and the VA didn’t see eye to eye on data involving wait time for Iowa veterans. That’s why I will continue to advocate for those who see something to say something. Americans wake up and go about our affairs every day of the week, 365 days a year. We are blessed with individual freedoms and a way of life like no other place on Earth. We owe a debt of gratitude for those who serve in the U.S. Armed Forces to protect and defend America’s security and sovereignty. Q: What about veterans struggling to transition to private life after their military service? A: As federal lawmaker, I work to identify and solve problems facing veterans transitioning to their local communities. Brain-related injuries and post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD) challenge thousands of veterans who struggle to make that transition to home, work and community. That’s why I continue to help raise public awareness and enact measures for suicide prevention and improve services and resources for mental health. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs operates a free, confidential, 24/7 crisis line for service members, veterans and their loved ones. The toll-free, confidential hotline connects callers with qualified responders. Call 800273-8255. Send a text to 838255. Or chat anonymously online by visiting https://www.veteranscrisisline.net.

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Obituaries Ramona A. Frank Nov. 6, 2017 Ramona A. (Wiggins) Frank, 89, formerly of Prairie City, passed away Nov. 6, 2017, at E d g e water in West Des Moines, f r o m complications of Alzheimer’s. A visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9 at Coburn Funeral Home in Prairie City. The family will be present to greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10 at the Prairie City United Methodist Church. Ramona was born to Harry Marshall and Mary Margaret (Morhauser) Wiggins Oct. 13, 1928, on the family farm west of Prairie City. Her experiences growing up on a farm during the Depression shaped the work ethic that endured her entire life. She learned to value family, work hard every day, live thriftily and love the land. Ramona began her education in a country schoolhouse but moved to town school in

Paul B. McGinn Nov. 4, 2017 Paul B. McGinn, the son of Lawrence and Margaret (Schmitz) McGinn, was born April 22, 1929, in Lovilia. Paul served in the United States A r m y f r o m 1 9 5 1 1953. On July 7, 1955,

first grade. She was valedictorian of the Prairie City High School class of 1946. Ramona graduated from Iowa State Teachers College (UNI) with a degree in K-12 education. After graduation she taught physical education for a short time in Grinnell. On June 7, 1951, Ramona was united in marriage to John Phillip (Phil) Frank in Colorado Springs, Colo., where Phil was serving in the U.S. Army. Following his discharge, they returned to Prairie City, where they made their home and raised two children, Michelle and John. In 1961, the Prairie City Community Schools approached Ramona about developing a physical education curriculum for the elementary school. She became the elementary PE teacher the following year and served in that position until 1976. Her teaching position then switched to Prairie City Junior-Senior High, where she taught art and after the district’s consolidation, to PCM Middle School, where she taught art and seventh and eighth grade science. Ramona’s earth science classes planted much of the landscaping on the grounds of the

middle school and Prairie City Elementary. She helped develop an area of the school ground into a restored prairie that served as an outdoor classroom several years before the prairie restoration at the Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge. In 1987, Ramona was named Jasper County Environmental Educator of the Year. She retired in 1991. Even in retirement, Ramona stayed active. She enjoyed walking and biking, working in her flower garden, refinishing furniture, traveling and even helping to care for two of her great-grandchildren. Throughout her life Ramona enjoyed traveling to new places, planning summer camping trips for her family to many American and Canadian national parks. She and Phil packed their tent for their final camping trip in 1993, the summer before his death. During her 70s, she participated in several European tours, the final one to Ireland when she was 77. Ramona was a two-time cancer survivor, having survived an acoustic neuroma in her early 20s and breast cancer in her 60s. She was a life long fitness

enthusiast and was able to live independently in her own home until age 85. In 2014, declining health caused Ramona to move to Edgewater in West Des Moines, near her daughter’s home. Ramona is survived by her daughter, Michelle (Greg) Bird of Clive; son, John (Cindy) Frank of Prairie City; grandchildren, Michael Bird, Megan (Scott) O’ Conner, Katie (Jeremy) Davis and James (Rebecca) Frank; six great-grandchildren, Hannah and Brendon O’ Conner, Rory Bird, Jaxon Schultz-Frank, Brydon Henning and Carter McKee; and sisters-in–law, Faye Frank and Joyce Wiggins Walker. Several cousins, nieces and nephews also survive her. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Phil; her three brothers, Harry Jr., Lowell and Lionel Wiggins; brother-in-law, George Frank; and niece, Rita Frank. Should you so desire, memorials may be directed to the PCM Middle School Library, the Alzheimer’s Association of Central Iowa or the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be left for the family at coburnfuneralhomes. com.

Paul was united in marriage with Mary Louise “Marilou” Vieceli in Davenport. Paul worked for the Maytag Company in the service department. He retired in 1982, after 36 years of service. Paul was a mushroom hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed playing cards and billiards and going to the horse races. He also enjoyed his life and friends at Newton Village. Paul died Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, at Newton

Village Skilled Care. He was 88 years old. Paul was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Marilou, Dec. 12, 2010; his sisters, Betty Jones, Mildred Richmond and Maxine Lohse; and his brothers, Billy, Donald and Pat. Those left to honor Paul’s memory include his daughter, Jeanne Birkenholz of Minnesota; his grandsons, Matt (Kelly) Birkenholz and Tony (Erica) Birkenholz; his great-grandchildren; his

brother, Tommy (Barb) McGinn; and a sister-inlaw, Virginia McGinn. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11 at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Newton. Friends may also greet the family following the service for lunch at the Pence-Reese Tribute Center. Memorials may be designated to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church or to Newton Village and may be left at the Pence-Reese Funeral Home.

Sunday, Nov. 12, at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Memorials to the United Presbyterian Church or the Jasper County Historical Museum may be left at the funeral home or the church the day of the service. Charles, the son of Charles and Ella (Boedeker) Korte, was born on Sept. 12, 1916 at his home in rural Newton. At the age of three, he moved approximately three miles from his birthplace to the home he would live in the rest of his life. Charles graduated from Laurel High

School. He was united in marriage with Betty J. Blacker on April 20, 1952 at the St. John’s Church in rural Newton. Charles was a lifetime farmer. He was a member of and served on the board of the Farm Bureau and the St. John’s Church and Cemetery. He was also a member of the United Presbyterian Church, Flying Farmers, Hereford Association and the UPC Choir. Charles also served as a 4-H Leader. He enjoyed fishing, singing, and spending time with neighbors, friends and family.

Those left to honor Charles’ memory are his sons, Doug (Lori) Korte of Laurel and Kevin (Kimbra) Korte of Newton; grandchildren, Erin (Todd) Dickerson, Brad Korte (Sarah Shannon and her children, Hailey, Jaden, and Mason), Justin (Emily) Korte, and Ashley Korte (Nathan Smith); great-grandchildren, Hailey Dickerson, Gavin Korte, Celeste Dickerson, and Ben Korte; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Betty in 2005; and his brother, Maurice Korte.

Charles Robert Korte Nov. 7, 2017 Charles Robert Korte, 101, of rural Newton died on Tuesday, Nov. 7,2017, at Skiff Medical C e n t e r. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 13, at the United Presbyterian Church in Newton. The family will greet friends from 1 to 3 p.m.,

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• Sen. Joni Ernst, Representatives office hours will begin at 2 p.m. Thursday at Newton Public Library, 100 N. Third Ave. W. in Newton. Representatives from Ernst’s office will be available in counties throughout the state to assist Iowans with problems or questions. Ernst will not be at the traveling office hours. • Newton Masonic Lodge No. 59 Past Masters Night will begin at 4:30 p.m. Thursday at Masonic Temple No. 59 AF & AM, 208 First Ave. W. in Newton. Lodge will open at 5 p.m.. Newton Past Master will be introduced and awards presented. • Jasper County Democrats Central Committee will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday at Park Centre Garden Room, 500 First St. N. in Newton. Public is welcome to attend. • Meal & Meeting will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at Emerson Hough Chapter of the Izaak Walton League, 889 Highway F36 W. in Newton. • Penny Bingo will begin at 1 p.m. Friday at Jasper County Senior Citizens Center, 702 E. Third St. S. in Newton. • Newton Christian School Benefit Dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. Friday at Community Heights Alliance Church, 2500 S. 13th Ave. E. in Newton. Dinner music will be provided by Ben Sannders, musical guest Bob Slings and Lisa Bommer. Keynote speaker is WHO radio personality and Christian education supporter Van Harden. • An Evening of Shakespeare: Hamlette and Mmmbeth will begin at 7 p.m. Friday at Colfax-Mingo Jr. Sr. High School, 204 N. League Road., in Colfax. Enjoy an entertaining evening of two tragedies that have turned into comedies. • Prairie City & Monroe Community Blood Drive will begin at 7:15 a.m. Saturday at Methodist Church, 706 W. McMurray in Prairie City. Sign up by calling 800-287-4903. • The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Grinnell Chapter will meet at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Newton Center for Arts and Artists, 501 W. Third St. N. Anyone interested in joining the Grinnell Chapter of the DAR may attend a meeting. For more information call Darlene Leib at 641-521-8846.

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Police Blotter Newton Police Department • John J. Dafflitto, 63, of Newton, was charged with operating while under the influence, first offense, at 9:57 p.m. Nov. 3 after police were called to a driving complaint on First Avenue West. The driver was driving erratically and crossing the center line and running red lights. The vehicle then parked in the lot of New Star. The driver was identified as Dafflito. He had slow, slurred speech and was swaying while he was standing. Police conducted field sobriety tests and he failed the leg stand tests. He was arrested and taken to the Jasper County Jail. He had a blood alcohol content of .102.

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As boyfriend’s hair disappears, so does woman’s attraction DEAR ABBY: My physical attraction to my boyfriend has significantly diminished due to his baldness. I know this may seem shallow, but I have lost all interest in intimate contact with him. When I look at his bald head or he rests his head on my shoulder, it literally makes my stomach lurch! Our romance began 20 years ago when he still had hair. It fell out two years ago. I still have feelings for him, but I don’t know how to get past this. I have tried turning out the lights and even imagining I’m with somebody else. I’m sure other women feel the same way I do. He tries to conceal his baldness by doing the “flip over” thing with his side hair, so I know he’s self-conscious about it. But I am so turned off. Can you give me some advice? I haven’t said anything because I don’t want to offend him. I am upset and discouraged and no longer look forward to seeing him because of this. It would be an awful reason to leave him, yet I can’t stand looking at his head! — TURNED OFF IN CINCINNATI DEAR TURNED OFF: Ask yourself whether you are turned off by your boyfriend’s baldness, or whether it’s his attempt to hide it with the unconvincing comb-over. If it’s the latter, the solution might be for him to go the way of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson or Vin Diesel and shave his head. However, if you truly can’t handle the fact that his locks have flown, then do him — and yourself — a favor and turn him loose so he can find a lady who appreciates him for what’s going on UNDER his scalp rather than over it. Someone once said, “You can fool Mother Nature, but you can’t fool Father Time.” Aging, and the consequences it brings, happens to women as well as men. Keep that in mind as you consider jumping back into the

dating pool. DEAR ABBY: I am a 51-year-old married woman. I have a friend who is 68 and divorced. We have a great time together joking and laughing. However, lately I have noticed changes in her behavior that are alarming enough that I’m reconsidering our relationship. An example: Today we went to a flea market and I watched her pick up and try on a ring. Then she pretended to return it, palmed the ring and slipped it into her pocket. I was shocked. I thought I was seeing things, but it happened a second time — this time with a heart pendant. Next she stole a bottle of hand lotion, which were three for $1. I know she has money, but she’s also cheap. I am appalled by her behavior and don’t know what to do. Do I tell her I caught her, or let it go and not shop with her again? I don’t want to be associated with a thief. Help! — NOT THE SAME IN THE EAST DEAR NOT THE SAME: I, too, am concerned about what you saw, and no longer shopping with this friend is a good idea. Does she have children you can contact? Because these are “alarming changes” in the woman’s personality, she may need a physical and neurological examination to make sure she’s not seriously ill.

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84 counts of sex abuse filed against teacher SIOUX CENTER — A northwest Iowa fifth-grade teacher already charged with lascivious acts with a child now faces 84 counts of sexual abuse and other charges. Police say 36-year-old Curtis Van Dam, of Sioux Center, also is charged with 14 counts of sexual exploitation by a teacher. Jail records say he remained in custody Thursday. Police say the charges stem from incidents involving numerous children between August 2013 and last month. The crimes occurred at various locations.

Slaying suspect returns to Iowa from North Dakota DES MOINES — A man accused of killing his stepson has been scheduled for a hearing Nov. 17 in Des Moines, now that he’s been returned from North Dakota. Court records say 41-year-old Randy Dean Miles Jr., of Des Moines, is charged with first-degree murder and arson in the death of 26-year-old Christopher Lenhart. Des Moines police say Lenhart was set on fire Aug. 25 and died two days later.

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DES MOINES — U.S. Postal Service workers have taken to the sidewalks to protest job cuts at Des Moines’ main post office and other postal facilities across the country. About 100 people, consisting of postal workers, customers, teachers and others, turned out Wednesday afternoon in front of the post office near downtown Des Moines to protest recent cuts. Mike Bates, president of the Des Moines Area American Postal Workers Union, says the cuts have led to long lines and delayed service for customers.

Man sentenced for dealing fentanyl that led to death COUNCIL BLUFFS — An Iowa man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for conspiracy to distribute a powerful painkiller that led to the 2015 death of a Council Bluffs man. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says 30-yearold Charles Jesse Beuterbaugh, of Carter Lake, was sentenced Tuesday in Council Bluffs’ federal court. Prosecutors say Beuterbaugh was part of a drug-trafficking organization that sold fentanyl. —The Associated Press

Newton adding two new outdoor warning sirens By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News Two new outdoor warning sirens were approved for purchase to cover portions of southeast and southwest Newton. City council approved the sirens from Radio Communications Systems of Waterloo for $40,320 during its Monday meeting. The new warning sirens replace the sirens at the intersection of South Eighth Avenue East and East 15th Street South and at 608 S. Eighth Ave. W. The

current sirens are 128-decibel rotating sirens from the early 1970s and were recommended to be replaced. Recently, there have been issues with the sirens not functioning property and due to their age, repair parts can no longer be purchased. The aged sirens will be replaced with 130-decibel rotating sirens. With the siren at the intersection of South Eighth Avenue East and East 15th Street South will remain in the same place and the siren at 608 S. Eighth Ave. W. will move to the 1100 block of West Fourth

Street South, between the high school football field and Maytag Park. “Over the past few years we have been replacing our aging outdoor warning sirens and the locations at which they were located to increase cover throughout the City of Newton,” city administrator Matt Muckler said. “With the increased decibel level of the new outdoor warning sirens, increased coverage can be attained with fewer sirens and changing locations.” Two bids were received for

the warning siren with DANCO Emergency Equipment Co, Snyder, Neb. coming in at $43,344 and the selected low bid coming in about $3,000 less from Radio Communication Systems. Funds from the 2017 bond will be used on the project. Public works director Jody Rhone said with the installation of the two new warning sirens, there is one on the far southwest side of Newton at West 15th Street South and South 20th Avenue that will no longer be needed due to the increased

range of the new sirens. “We are going to leave it there because it is still functioning but it has a really small radius and when it stops working we probably won’t replace it,” Rhone said. The completion date for the installation of the outdoor warning sirens is April 1 but Rhone said the contractor is confident the sirens will be in place prior to the end of 2017. Contact Jamee A. Pierson at 641-792-3121 ext. 6534 or jpierson@newtondailynews.com

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AP Photo Former White House press secretary Sean Spicer speaks during the Republican Party of Iowa’s annual Reagan Dinner, Wednesday, in Des Moines.

After rough night, top Trump backers differ on path forward DES MOINES (AP) — Marking a year since President Donald Trump’s election, his fiercest advocates offered different approaches Wednesday for the Republican Party’s way forward after some tough losses Tuesday. Appearing in key states Trump carried a year ago, former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer and Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna Romney McDaniel called on Republicans to come together, while former White House strategist Steve Bannon maintained an aggressive tone toward any in the GOP who would stand in the president’s way. Their remarks in Iowa and Michigan underscored the tension bubbling over in Washington. “Let me tell you, there is a stark difference between the worst Republican and the best Democrat,” Spicer said during the Republican Party of Iowa’s annual Reagan Dinner in Des Moines. Spicer lamented Republicans in Virginia who decided not to vote Tuesday for GOP gubernatorial candidate Ed Gillespie because he didn’t pass their “litmus tests.” Bannon, meanwhile, took aim

at veteran Republican lawmakers and entrenched party insiders, whom he has pledged to root out of the Senate next year. He grouped Gillespie — a lobbyist, former RNC chairman and adviser to former President George W. Bush — with the GOP forces of old. Trump needs more outsiders at his side, Bannon said. “He’s had some victories. He’s had some defeats,” Bannon said of Trump. “Most of the defeats are because the Republican establishment cannot execute on the plan.” Bannon spoke at a Republican dinner in Macomb County, Michigan, a working-class Detroit suburb which former President Barack Obama carried twice but where Trump handily beat Democrat Hillary Clinton last year. Despite Trump’s low approval ratings — 33 percent in a Gallup poll this week, the lowest of his presidency — McDaniel, who also spoke at the Iowa banquet, painted an optimistic picture of the economy, touted record party fundraising and said, “I feel very confident in the candidates I see running across the country.”

“I hope we expand our majority in the Senate so we can get more things done,” she said. However, Bannon has pledged to find primary opponents for virtually every Republican senator standing for re-election next year, arguing they have not adequately defended Trump against attacks from within his own party, chiefly by Tennessee Sen. Bob Corker and Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake. With Corker and Flake having announced plans to not seek re-election, Bannon is gunning for GOP Sen. Dean Heller in Nevada and has even mentioned challenging reliable conservatives such as John Barrasso of Wyoming and Deb Fischer of Nebraska. One of Bannon’s chief goals is ousting Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, whom he blames for not following through on long-promised legislation to undo Obama’s 2010 health care law. “They only understand one thing. You cannot be nice to these guys,” Bannon said, referring to McConnell. “You have to drop the hammer. That’s what he understands.”

MARSHALLTOWN (AP) — In a story Nov. 6 about people sickened by carbon monoxide exposure at a Marshalltown church, The Associated Press, relying on a city fire official, reported erroneously that one person had died. Fire Chief David Rierson now says officials were mistaken and no one died. A corrected version of the story is below: Authorities say a number of people suffered breathing problems and some were hospitalized after breathing carbon monoxide at their church in Iowa, where a gasoline-powered generator was running in the unvented base-

ment to provide heat and lighting. Medics and police officers found several people with headaches and breathing difficulties at about 2:45 p.m. Sunday at the Church of God in Marshalltown. First responders helped churchgoers get treatment at a Marshalltown hospital. Some of the victims later were taken to hospitals in Iowa City and Des Moines. Marshalltown Deputy Fire Chief Christopher Cross couldn’t provide the name of those who were injured. Cross said the building didn’t have electric or gas service and lacked a city occupancy permit.

Business leaders want to keep historic tax credit DAVENPORT (AP) — Eastern Iowa business leaders are pushing to retain a tax credit that they say has been essential in restoring key downtown buildings. Henry Marquard, the director of government affairs for the Quad-Cities Chamber of Commerce, said the tax credit has provided more than $400 million to the downtown Davenport area. Congress plans to end the program as part of larger tax changes. Legislators expect eliminating the credit will increase federal revenue by $9.3 billion from 2018 to 2027. “(The tax credit) has largely been the reason we’ve been able to do millions of dollars (worth) of renovation in the downtown,” said Kyle Carter, executive director of the Downtown Davenport Partnership. “This is a critically important program and one we want to see put back in.” There are more buildings in the area that could be renovated using the credits, said Davenport Alderman Marion Meginnis. Area developers said eliminating the credits would slow growth in many cities.

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Jasper County General Election Votes Below are the results from Tuesday’s general elections. It shows each vote cast for candidates as well as the percentage of the votes each candidate received. These are unofficial results from the Jasper County Auditor’s Office. Further information can be found at www.co.jasper.ia.us.

NEWTON CITY COUNCIL AT-LARGE

NEWTON MAYOR Ron Bookout

Michael L. Hansen

426 28.21%

1,067 70.66%

NEWTON WARD 2

Write-in

Garfield Berndt III

Evelyn George

Lance C. Hawley

Mathew Holmes

Russell Terlow

Write-in

Dean Stonner

Write-in

17 1.13%

280 18.96%

813 55.04%

77 5.21%

123 8.33%

179 12.12%

5 0.34%

353 96.45%

13 3.55%

NEWTON WARD 4

BAXTER MAYOR

BAXTER CITY COUNCIL (3 SEATS)

Steven G. Mullan

Write-in

Gennypher Popenhagen

Steven O. Wright

Write-in

Bryan DeJong

Bryce Halter

Daniel Kunkel

Josh Meckley

Write-in

390 97.01%

12 2.99%

165 64.2%

91 35.41%

1 0.39%

141 20.77%

180 26.51%

154 22.68%

198 29.16%

6 0.88%

KELLOGG MAYOR*

KELLOGG CITY COUNCIL (3 SEATS)

Mark Frymoyer

Craig Tierney

Write-in

36 *Write-In candidates only

MINGO MAYOR

Hilary Foster

Rick Avery*

Randy DeReus*

Jason Hammer*

Don Benson*

Brenda Aldrich*

Write-in

46 48.42%

*Write-In Candidates

MINGO CITY COUNCIL (3 SEATS) COLFAX COUNCIL AT-LARGE COLFAX COUNCIL WARD 2

Gary Bartels

Write-in

24 92.31%

2 7.69%

REASNOR MAYOR

John P. Oberhart

Robert Perry

Write-in

Brad Magg

Write-in

Karla Jones

Write-in

Dale James

Write-in

25 37.31%

26 38.81%

16 23.88%

138 84.66%

25 15.34%

66 98.51%

1 1.49%

28 96.55%

1 3.45%

REASNOR CITY COUNCIL (3 SEATS) Richard A. McClelland

Macy SimbroWoodhouse

Rebecca L. Soderblom

Write-in

23 29.49%

25 32.05%

23 29.49%

7 8.97%

OAKLAND ACRES MAYOR* Lennie Smith

Joyce Halblom

Write-in

Wes Van Wyk

Gordon Yarrington

Teryl Ver Ploeg

Write-in

333

SULLY MAYOR Brent Vander Molen

Write-in

86 84.31%

16 15.69%

*Write-In candidates only

OAKLAND ACRES CITY COUNCIL (2 SEATS) OAKLAND ACRES CITY COUNCIL VACANCY*

*Write-In candidates only

MONROE MAYOR

SULLY CITY COUNCIL* (3 SEATS)

Heath Collett

Donald Smith

Write-in

20 37.04%

21 38.89%

13 24.07%

LAMBS GROVE MAYOR

Lisa Griffth

Clinton Follette

Wendy Kramer

Write-in

17 *Write-In candidates only

LAMBS GROVE CITY COUNCIL (5 SEATS)

Douglas P. Duinink

Write-in

Patrick Edwards

Write-in

Kent DeGoey

Catherine Fouts

Cindy Humke

Chris Norman

Steve Thomassen

Write-in

273 94.79%

15 5.21%

29 100%

0 0%

27 19.01%

30 21.13%

28 19.72%

26 18.31%

28 19.72%

3 2.11%

MONROE CITY COUNCIL (3 SEATS)

PRAIRIE CITY MAYOR

LYNNVILLE MAYOR

Richard Aalbers

Carolyn Daniels

Jean Goemaat

Sarah McCray

Andrea Steenhoek

Jennifer St. Peters

Write-in

Chad D. Alleger

Lyle Burkett

Write-in

Roy D. James

Write-in

122 13.72%

21 2.26%

130 14.62%

192 21.60%

197 22.16%

221 24.86%

6 0.67%

273 72.41%

103 27.32%

1 0.27%

24 88.89%

3 11.11%

LYNNVILLE CITY COUNCIL (3 SEATS)

PRAIRIE CITY CITY COUNCIL (3 SEATS) Jim Bright

Dustin A. Engle

John Lee

Christy Lindsay

Dianna L. Taylor

Write-in

Hugh Francis Carney

Terry Fraker

Bev Van Maanen

Write-in

122 11.66%

133 12.72%

160 15.30%

288 27.53%

269 25.72%

74 7.07%

24 29.27%

22 26.83%

12 14.63%

Voter Turnout: Of the 17,190 registered voters in Jasper County, a total of 2,967 votes were cast and three were turned in blank. That puts voter turnout at 17.26 percent for the entire county. The number of votes cast at the poll on Tuesday were 2,765 and 202 were cast absentee.

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

Member Appreciation Pool Party at Maytag Park July 20, 2017

All members are invited to join us for our 12th Annual Member Appreciation Picnic & Pool Party! Join us anytime between 5:30 and 7:00pm at the Maytag Pool Pavilion for cool prizes and good food.

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Students at Newton High School will present their third and final fall production, “Dinner at Eight, Dead by Nine” to the general public at two shows next weekend in the cafeteria at Newton High School. Tickets to each show are $20 and both shows are a dinner theater production, where the cast will serve guests a pasta dinner and dessert along with the show. Ticket sales are available in the NHS main office, or by going online to www.statechamps. com/clients/newtonseniorhsia.

Veterans Day 11 a.m. Saturday Newton American Legion A Veterans Day program will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the American Legion Hall in Newton, 1101 W. Fourth St. S. The event, which has been held at DMACC in Newton in the past, has been moved to the Legion Hall, , 1101 W. Fourth St. S. Veterans Day, which began as Armistice Day, will be recognized by several different groups of veterans this year.

Elks Vendor & Craft show

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Newton Elks Lodge #1270

More than 25 vendors will be on hand Saturday. Great time for some Christmas shopping and will also have Christmas items at the show.

Holiday Retail Open House 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday Downtown Newton The Newton Chamber of Commerce and retail Chamber members are gearing up for the kick-off to a great holiday shopping season. Get a headstart on your holiday gift list by shopping your local Newton area retailers first. This special event will feature in-store specials, holiday treats, a strolling Santa, and story times with Santa on Saturday, at Choices book store at 1 p.m., and Mattingly Music & Books on Sunday at 1 p.m. Santa will be downtown both days from noon to 2 p.m. Make sure to bring the whole family out as the Iowa Speedway Pace Car will be on the southwest corner of the square giving away some fun goodies and will also have a sleigh on display for photo opportunities.

Thanksgiving Bingo 7 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday Sacred Heart Catholic Church Each year, on a weekend preceding Thanksgiving and Christmas, the Newton Knights of Columbus conduct community-wide bingo events. Hundreds of people from Jasper County attend the games. Bingo winners are awarded turkeys. To add to the excitement, door prizes are given away between each game of bingo. Each attendee will receive a door prize raffle ticket. Bingo cards are $2 each and the group will play 20 games. There will be an intermission time after the 10th game.

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Pittsburgh Steelers

QUARTERBACKS

(AT INDIANAPOLIS) Indianapolis survived a furious fourth quarter from Tom Savage’s Texans to escape from Houston with a desperately needed win. Going from Savage to a rested Ben Roethlisberger, though, is kind of like when the Colts turned from an injured Peyton Manning to Curtis Painter in 2011. Of course you’re playing Antonio Brown (seven career TDs vs. Indy, tied for his most against any NFL club) and Le’Veon Bell (NFL-high 229 touches). Can Martavis Bryant, who’ll have a role following his one-game deactivation, draw inspiration from fellow trade deadline survivor WR T.Y. Hilton (5-175-2 to almost singlehandedly take down the Texans)? The Colts have surrendered a NFL-high 53 explosive passing plays and 2,517 yards through the air. MUST START: Ben Roethlisberger, Le’Veon Bell, Antonio Brown SOLID PLAY: JuJu SmithSchuster, Steelers D/ST WORTH A LOOK: Martavis Bryant

1. Matthew Stafford, Lions vs. Browns 2. Dak Prescott, Cowboys at Falcons 3. Tom Brady, Patriots at Broncos 4. Cam Newton, Panthers vs. Dolphins 5. Marcus Mariota, Titans vs. Bengals 6. Drew Brees, Saints at Bills 7. Jared Goff, Rams vs. Texans 8. Matt Ryan, Falcons vs. Cowboys 9. Kirk Cousins, Washington vs. Vikings 10. Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers at Colts 11. Russell Wilson, Seahawks at Cardinals 12. Josh McCown, Jets at Buccaneers 13. Tyrod Taylor, Bills vs. Saints 14. Andy Dalton, Bengals at Titans 15. Philip Rivers, Chargers at Jaguars 16. Blake Bortles, Jaguars vs. Chargers 17. Jacoby Brissett, Colts vs. Steelers 18. Eli Manning, Giants at 49ers 19. C.J. Beathard, 49ers vs. Giants 20. Ryan Fitzpatrick, Buccaneers vs. Jets

New York Jets

(VS TAMPA BAY) Josh McCown returns to Tampa as fantasy’s QB11 overall, with 12 of his 16 total touchdowns, but just four of nine giveaways coming since Week 5. The Bucs, meanwhile, returned home from New Orleans in shame and without injured Jameis Winston and suspended Mike Evans. If the Bucs are again without a ‘D’ that seems to care, well, McCown, Robby Anderson and another twoheaded backfield (Bilal Powell and Matt Forte) clearly still do. Look for them to build on solid showings last Thursday vs. a Buffalo ‘D’ with far more pride than the Bucs. SOLID PLAY: Josh McCown, Robby Anderson, Matt Forte, Bilal Powell, Austin SeferianJenkins WORTH A LOOK: Jermaine Kearse

(VS CLEVELAND) Arguably no NFL passer is hotter than Matthew Stafford, who has three consecutive 300-yard games after tallying just four in the previous 22 outings. No NFL team is a hotter mess than Cleveland, but the one thing it does well — besides embarrass itself — is defend the run (NFL-best 2.9 YPC allowed), and that’s where Detroit struggles. But that’s not enough to make us wonder whether or not the Lions should be among the week’s biggest favorites (-12). The best stretch of Marvin Jones’ career has come in the Lions last three games vs. New Orleans, Pittsburgh and Green Bay coinciding with Stafford’s yardage spike; Detroit’s top perimeter playmaker has averaged 6-110-1 on 12 targets as he slowly shakes the inconsistent tag. Eric Ebron even flashed competence in Green Bay and, in a week with Zach Ertz, Travis Kelce and Jared Cook resting and Cleveland looming, is fantasy relevant. MUST START: Matthew Stafford, Marvin Jones, Golden Tate, Lions D/ST SOLID PLAY: Ameer Abdullah, Theo Riddick WORTH A LOOK: Eric Ebron

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Miami Dolphins

(AT CAROLINA) Miami couldn’t take advantage of Jay Cutler’s best outing as a Dolphin— 311 yards and three TDs —vs. the Raiders’ sieve secondary. Now a Panthers ‘D’ that’s done everything except consistently take the football away welcomes a sloppy offense trying to avoid a third consecutive primetime embarrassment. After keeping the Bears and Bucs offenses scoreless, Carolina held Atlanta to 53 rushing yards and 17 points. It also notched its third interception in two weeks, tripling the Panthers’ total in the first seven games. DeVante Parker, Miami’s big-play threat, will draw ascending James Bradberry following an encouraging return from his three-game absence. A Jay Ajayi-less run game, which debuted promisingly save for Kenyan Drake’s fumble, encores vs. the second-ranked run ‘D,’ whose four TDs surrendered are the NFL’s second fewest. SOLID PLAY: Jarvis Landry WORTH A LOOK: DeVante Parker, Kenyan Drake LAST RESORT: Jay Cutler, Kenny Stills, Damien Williams

Los Angeles Rams (VS HOUSTON) For all the Savage takes regarding Houston’s Deshaun Watson-less offense, the Texans pass ‘D’ has been every bit as exposed since losing J.J. Watt and Whitney Mercilus: 10 touchdowns and an average of 290-plus passing yards permitted. Now they’ll visit the first place Rams with Jared Goff after undressing the Giants and boasting multiple touchdowns in four of his past six games. Of course, deciding which pass catcher Goff will favor has been a crapshoot in the Rams’ suddenly dynamic attack. Robert Woods is settling into a steady WR3, though, after securing his first two Rams touchdowns, and Cooper Kupp’s red zone usage and Sammy Watkins’ splash ability keeps them in

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(AT TENNESSEE) Andy Dalton tossed six touchdowns without a pick in his first two road games. He’s averaged just 138 passing yards, 1 TD and 1 INT in his past two, including Sunday in Jacksonville, where the Bengals’ frustrations boiled over with usually reserved A.J. Green going WWF on Jalen Ramsey (and somehow avoiding a suspension). Joe Mixon can’t get out of neutral on the ground. Cincinnati can’t consistently incorporate a No. 2 receiver (No. 9 overall pick John Ross was a healthy scratch for the first time Sunday). And Marvin Lewis can’t blame it on fired coordinator Ken Zampese, whose offense at least eclipsed 200 yards in all 18 games (replacement Bill Lazor’s has 148 and 179, respectively, in its past two losses). MUST START: A.J. Green SOLID PLAY: Joe Mixon WORTH A LOOK: Tyler Kroft, Gio Bernard, Andy Dalton, Brandon LaFell

Los Angeles Chargers (AT JACKSONVILLE) The Chargers are a better team than Cincinnati, but their shortcomings — inconsistent protection and a disappointing run game — are similar. They also have an immobile quarterback who’ll make some questionable throws in Philip Rivers. This game screams Melvin Gordon breakout, but last week suggested the same for Mixon. Before their bye, the Bolts were held to a season-low 13 points in New England, and they’ve averaged 17 in five losses. It’s unlikely fellow rookie Los Angeleno coach Anthony Lynn will enjoy the success Sean McVay did in Jacksonville two weeks ago — fueled by defense and special teams, areas the Bolts are average — and Lynn’s team travels cross-country as four-point ‘dogs. MUST START: Melvin Gordon SOLID PLAY: Keenan Allen, Hunter Henry WORTH A LOOK: Philip Rivers

Arizona Cardinals

(VS SEATTLE) Adrian Peterson just carried the ball a career-high 37 times against the NFL’s worst fantasy run ‘D’ in his second top-8 RB1 finish in three Cardinals appearances. On a short week ahead of hosting a Seattle ‘D’ no one will mistake for the rebuilding Niners or a Bucs team whose

1. Le’Veon Bell, Steelers at Colts 2. Todd Gurley, Rams vs. Texans 3. Leonard Fournette, Jaguars vs. Chargers 4. Melvin Gordon, Chargers at Jaguars 5. LeSean McCoy, Bills vs. Saints 6. Jordan Howard, Bears vs. Packers 7. Mark Ingram, Saints at Bills 8. Carlos Hyde, 49ers vs. Giants 9. Devonta Freeman, Falcons vs. Cowboys 10. Adrian Peterson, Cardinals vs. Seahawks 11. Christian McCaffrey, Panthers vs. Dolphins 12. Jerick McKinnon, Vikings at Washington 13. Alvin Kamara, Saints at Bills 14. Orleans Darkwa, Giants at 49ers 15. Lamar Miller, Texans at Rams 16. James White, Patriots at Broncos 17. Ameer Abdullah, Lions vs. Browns 18. DeMarco Murray, Titans vs. Bengals 19. Chris Thompson, Washington vs. Vikings 20. Derrick Henry, Titans vs. Bengals 21. Matt Forte, Jets at Buccaneers 22. Joe Mixon, Bengals at Titans 23. Bilal Powell, Jets at Buccaneers 24. Doug Martin, Buccaneers vs. Jets 25. Dion Lewis, Patriots at Broncos 26. Tevin Coleman, Falcons vs. Cowboys 27. Aaron Jones, Packers at Bears 28. Tarik Cohen, Bears vs. Packers 29. C.J. Anderson, Broncos vs. Patriots 30. Ty Montgomery, Packers at Bears 31. Duke Johnson, Browns at Lions 32. Latavius Murray, Vikings at Washington 33. Isaiah Crowell, Browns at Lions 34. Kenyan Drake, Dolphins at Panthers 35. C.J. Prosise, Seahawks at Cardinals 36. Marlon Mack, Colts vs. Steelers 37. Rob Kelley, Washington vs. Vikings 38. Frank Gore, Colts vs. Steelers 39. Damien Williams, Dolphins at Panthers 40. Devontae Booker, Broncos vs. Patriots

WIDE RECEIVERS 1. Antonio Brown, Steelers at Colts 2. Julio Jones, Falcons vs. Cowboys 3. A.J. Green, Bengals at Titans 4. Doug Baldwin, Seahawks at Cardinals 5. T.Y. Hilton, Colts vs. Steelers 6. DeAndre Hopkins, Texans at Rams 7. Brandin Cooks, Patriots at Broncos 8. Michael Thomas, Saints at Bills 9. Dez Bryant*, Cowboys at Falcons 10. Adam Thielen, Vikings at Washington 11. Marvin Jones, Lions vs. Browns 12. Golden Tate, Lions vs. Browns 13. Stefon Diggs, Vikings at Washington 14. Larry Fitzgerald, Cardinals vs. Seahawks 15. Devin Funchess, Panthers vs. Dolphins 16. Jarvis Landry, Dolphins at Panthers 17. Keenan Allen, Chargers at Jaguars dysfunction threatens to blow its rebuild up, don’t expect a repeat. The Seahawks are fantasy’s fifth-stingiest run ‘D’ but more importantly have zero reasons not to sell out in stopping Peterson with Drew Stanton at the helm. In two pinch-hitting appearances for an injured Carson Palmer vs. Seattle, Stanton has zero TDs, three INTs and a 5.3-yard attempt average. MUST START: Adrian Peterson SOLID PLAY: Larry Fitzgerald

18. JuJu Smith-Schuster, Steelers at Colts 19. Chris Hogan, Patriots at Broncos 20. Demaryius Thomas, Broncos vs. Patriots 21. Kelvin Benjamin, Bills vs. Saints 22. Sterling Shepard, Giants at 49ers 23. DeVante Parker, Dolphins at Panthers 24. Emmanuel Sanders*, Broncos vs. Patriots 25. Robby Anderson, Jets at Buccaneers 26. Ted Ginn, Saints at Bills 27. Jordy Nelson, Packers at Bears 28. Marqise Lee, Jaguars vs. Chargers 29. Rishard Matthews, Titans vs. Bengals 30. Davante Adams, Packers at Bears 31. DeSean Jackson, Buccaneers vs. Jets 32. Jamison Crowder, Washington vs. Vikings 33. Corey Davis, Titans vs. Bengals 34. Robert Woods, Rams vs. Texans 35. Jermaine Kearse, Jets at Buccaneers 36. Marquise Goodwin, 49ers vs. Giants 37. Josh Doctson, Washington vs. Vikings 38. Cooper Kupp, Rams vs. Texans 39. Kendall Wright, Bears vs. Packers 40. Paul Richardson, Seahawks at Cardinals

TIGHT ENDS

1. Rob Gronkowski, Patriots at Broncos 2. Evan Engram, Giants at 49ers 3. Delanie Walker, Titans vs. Bengals 4. Kyle Rudolph, Vikings at Washington 5. Austin Seferian-Jenkins, Jets at Buccaneers 6. Jack Doyle, Colts vs. Steelers 7. Cameron Brate, Buccaneers vs. Jets 8. Jimmy Graham, Seahawks at Cardinals 9. Hunter Henry, Chargers at Jaguars 10. Charles Clay*, Bills vs. Saints 11. Tyler Kroft, Bengals at Titans 12. Vernon Davis*, Washington vs. Vikings 13. Eric Ebron, Lions vs. Browns 14. Jason Witten, Cowboys at Falcons 15. Austin Hooper, Falcons vs. Cowboys 16. Martellus Bennett*, Packers at Bears 17. David Njoku, Browns at Lions 18. Ed Dickson, Panthers vs. Dolphins 19. A.J. Derby, Broncos vs. Patriots 20. O.J. Howard, Buccaneers vs. Jets

PLACEKICKERS

1. Matt Prater, Lions vs. Browns 2. Stephen Gostkowski, Patriots at Broncos 3. Greg Zuerlein, Rams vs. Texans 4. Chris Boswell, Steelers at Colts 5. Ryan Succop, Titans vs. Bengals 6. Wil Lutz, Saints at Bills 7. Graham Gano, Panthers vs. Dolphins 8. Stephen Hauschka, Bills vs. Saints 9. Phil Dawson, Cardinals vs. Seahawks 10. Matt Bryant*, Falcons vs. Cowboys 11. Chandler Catanzaro, Jets at Buccaneers 12. Brandon McManus, Broncos vs. Patriots 13. Adam Vinatieri, Colts vs. Steelers 14. Kai Forbath, Vikings at Washington 15. Blair Walsh, Seahawks at Cardinals 16. Josh Lambo, Jaguars vs. Chargers 17. Nick Rose, Washington vs. Vikings

DEFENSES

1. Rams (vs. Texans) 2. Lions (vs. Browns) 3. Jaguars (vs. Chargers) 4. Steelers (at Colts) 5. Seahawks (at Cardinals) 6. Vikings (at Washington) 7. Panthers (vs. Dolphins) 8. Titans (vs. Bengals) 9. Bears (vs. Packers) 10. Cardinals (vs. Seahawks) 11. Broncos (vs. Patriots) 12. Washington (vs. Vikings) 13. Saints (at Bills) 14. Giants (at 49ers) 15. Jets (at Buccaneers) 16. Chargers (at Jaguars) 17. Packers (at Bears) *— Check injury status

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LHC volleyball honors go to 3 Cardinals By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News Perseverance pulled Newton High’s Cardinal volleyball team through a tough 2017 season. The Cardinals went winless in Little Hawkeye Conference play, but led the conference in serving efficiency as a team. Newton was 413-of-439 serving in LHC matches for 94 percent and had 39 ace serves. Three NHS players received all-conference honors from Little Hawkeye Conference coaches. With the loss of Pella in Tuesday’s first-round action of the Iowa Class 4A state volleyball tournament, the 2017 All-Little Hawkeye Conference volleyball teams were released. Newton freshman setter Kate Callaghan earned All-LHC second-team honors. Senior hitters Audrey Lucas and Alexis Hoffman were awarded All-LHC honorable mention honors. Little Hawkeye Conference champion Dallas Center-Grimes along with Indianola and Pella, which tied for second, had two players each on the first team. Pella Christian, Norwalk, Grinnell and Oskaloosa each had one player named to the first team. Newton did not have a first-team selection. Dallas Center-Grimes (27-8) went 10-1 in conference matches while Indianola (29-10) and Pella (33-7) were 9-2. Taking fourth was Pella Christian (21-16) at 6-5 followed by Norwalk (14-25) at 4-7 and tied for sixth were Grinnell (9-23) and Oskaloosa (1321) at 3-8 apiece. Newton (3-25) went 0-11 in conference play to finish eighth. Callaghan finished sixth on the LHC list of set assists with 167. She went 78-of-79, 98.7 percent, at the service line in conference matches, and had 11 ace serves. She had 55 digs and 30 kills. Callaghan had three solo blocks and three assisted blocks. Lucas served at a 93.4 percent clip, 113-of-121, in conference matches for the Cardinals. She had 14 ace serves. Lucas delivered 46 kills at the net, three solo blocks and three assisted

Kate Callaghan, Fr., 2nd Team blocks and had 64 digs. Newton finished tied for third in solo blocks with 20 as a team. Seven of those solo blocks were put up by Hoffman, which tied her for sixth in the LHC. She also had five assisted blocks. Hoffman was 13th in kills with 57, and had 37 digs. She went 66-of-71 at the service line with two ace serves for 93 percent. Overall, Hoffman led the team with 18 solo blocks and 15 assisted blocks. She also was the team’s leading hitter with 118 kills. Hoffman had 60 digs. She finished third in serving, 154-of172, for 89.5 percent and had 13 ace serves. Lucas led Newton with 32 ace serves, going 206-of-219 at the service line for 94 percent. Lucas was second in kills with 91 and second in digs with 132. She had six solo blocks and five assisted blocks.

Audrey Lucas, Sr., HM Callaghan averaged 4.39 set assists per set for Newton. She led the team with 312 set assists. She was the team leading server at 96.8 percent, 182-of-188, with 30 ace serves. She had 50 kills, five solo blocks and seven assisted blocks. Callaghan had 101 digs. Little Hawkeye Conference Final 2017 Volleyball Standings Team Conference Overall Dallas Center-Grimes 10-1 27-8 Indianola 9-2 29-10 Pella 9-2 33-7 Pella Christian 6-5 21-16 Norwalk 4-7 14-25 Grinnell 3-8 9-23 Oskaloosa 3-8 13-21 Newton 0-11 3-25 Little Hawkeye Conference 2017 All-Conference Volleyball Teams First Team Ally Ferguson, Dallas Center-Grimes, Sr., setter AbbyGreiman, Dallas Center-Grimes, Jr., middle blocker MacyHarris, Grinnell, Jr., outside hitter

Alexis Hoffman, Sr., HM Anna Marvelli, Indianola, So., right-side/left-side hitter Regan Bishop, Indianola, Jr., libero Emma Tollefson, Norwalk, Sr., libero JosieBunnell, Oskaloosa, Sr., outside hitter Emily Holterhaus, Pella, Jr., middle hitter Natalie Clayberg, Pella Jr., outside hitter BekahHorstman, Pella Christian, Sr., outside hitter Second Team DakotaMiles, Dallas Center-Grimes, Jr., libero KatelynKnudsen, Dallas Center-Grimes, So., outside hitter MirandaOgbourne, Indianola, Sr., outside hitter Liz Lester, Indianola, Sr., setter KateCallaghan, Newton, Fr., setter CamrynGilchrist, Norwalk, So., outside hitter Kara Wichhart, Pella, Sr., setter Kennady Klein, Pella, Jr., libero EmmaHuisman, Pella Christian, Jr., setter Honorable Mention: Newton-Audrey Lucas, Alexis Hoffman; Dallas Center-Grimes-Hannah Ashley, Tiffany Denger; Grinnell-MeganDoty, KianaKies; Indianola-Kenzie Warnock, Mary McGinnis; Norwalk-Kyra Pastor; Oskaloosa-Emma Kelderman, Jori Van Den Berg; Pella-Jenna Schulte; Pella Christian-Sophie Howerzyl, Morgan Fopma.

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Two Royals players, one Cubs player win Gold Gloves NEW YORK (AP) — Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado won his fifth consecutive Gold Glove Award on Tuesday night, while Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton headlined a group of six first-time winners. The prizes for defensive excellence were announced by Rawlings for the 60th time. Arenado, Cubs right fielder Jason Heyward and Royals left fielder Alex Gordon were each honored for the fifth time, most among this year’s winners. Rockies second baseman DJ LeMahieu got his second Gold Glove, joining Arenado in a banner year for the

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NL West. Diamondbacks pitcher Zack Greinke won for the fourth time in a row, and teammate Paul Goldschmidt took his third award at first base. Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford won for the third consecutive year at shortstop. The World Series-winning

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his college football season has been fun for instate teams. And if you are a program ranked in the top five, enter the state at your own risk. The Iowa Hawkeyes pulled off a huge upset over then No. 3 Ohio State this past weekend, scoring 55 points on the powerhouse Buckeyes. The week before, Iowa State hosted another top-five team in TCU and handed the Horned Frogs their first loss of the season. The Cyclones defeated Oklahoma earlier this season in Norman when the Sooners were ranked in the top five. And, the team located in Cedar Falls called the Northern Iowa Panthers have also defeated three top-10

Astros and NL champion Dodgers were both shut out. Houston pitcher Dallas Keuchel had won the last three years, but was beaten out this Hosmer time by Blue Jays righty Marcus Stroman, who snagged his first Gold Glove. Buxton and Twins second baseman Brian Dozier were also among the first-time winners. The group also includes Angels catcher Martin Maldonado, who ended a fouryear reign by Royals backstop

This & That Troy Hyde FCS teams this season. I was at the state cross country meet for Iowa State’s win over TCU in Ames. But I had the pleasure of being on the sidelines of Iowa’s win over Ohio State this past weekend. Both games ended with a field storm. And with good reason. Iowa State is doing things this year that it hasn’t done in more than a decade, and Iowa has defeated Ohio State only four times since I have been alive. Those are big-time wins that deserve fun endings. Both programs are in good position to win at least eight games this season. Neither team is favored this weekend — Iowa at Wisconsin and Oklahoma State at Iowa State — but the Cyclones and Hawkeyes should be favored in the final two games of the season. Iowa State can get to the Big 12 championship game but can’t lose

Salvador Perez. Reds catcher Tucker Barnhart and Marlins left fielder Marcell Ozuna also won for the first time. Kansas City first baseman Eric Hosmer received his fourth Gold Glove, while Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons and Rays third baseman Evan Longoria each won their third. Simmons hadn’t won since 2014, and Longoria got his first since 2010. Boston right fielder Mookie Betts and Braves center fielder Ender Inciarte each won for the second time. Five teams had a pair of winners: the Angels, Diamondbacks, Rockies, Royals and Twins. Arenado became the first

many more to get there. Iowa also is not mathematically eliminated from the Big Ten title game but the chances are slim at this point. This season has a been a lot of fun for both programs. Both fanbases will enjoy bowl games in the same year for the first time in a few years. If Iowa finishes strong, the Hawkeyes should be in line for the Holiday Bowl, who really wanted them last year but lost out to the Outback Bowl in the picking process. While football has a few more games this season, college basketball season gets underway this weekend. Iowa State opens the 2017 campaign at Missouri on Friday night. The Cyclones will get an up close look at potential No. 1 NBA draft pick Michael Porter. Northern Iowa also opens on the road Friday, taking on defending national champion North Carolina in Chapel Hill. The Hawkeyes and Drake Bulldogs open at home against cupcakes Friday night. Iowa hosts Chicago State and then gets another layup on Sunday

infielder to win five straight Gold Gloves at the start of his career. Barnhart beat out two big stars in fellow finalists Buster Posey and Yadier Molina, becoming the first Cincinnati catcher to win since Hall of Famer Johnny Bench in 1977. Molina won eight years in a row in the National League before Posey was picked last season. Every major league manager and up to six coaches on his staff vote for Gold Gloves. They cannot choose their own players. Four years ago, Rawlings added a sabermetric component that comprises about 25 percent of the selection total.

against Alabama State. Drake opens the Nico Medved era in the Knapp Center against Coe College on Friday. Drake’s 2017 roster of course features former Newton standout Connor Gholson. All four Big Four women’s teams open at home this weekend. Iowa State hosts South Dakota, UNI plays IUPUI and Drake takes on Milwaukee. Iowa plays in its annual home tournament against Quinnipiac on Friday. The Hawkeye women play either Missouri or Western Kentucky on Saturday. The first instate rivalry game of the season is Tuesday. The Northern Iowa women host Iowa State inside the McLeod Center. My first look at area basketball teams will be Saturday. The Colfax-Mingo girls and Baxter girls face each other in a scrimmage in Colfax. Then I will get a good look at the Tigerhawks again on Monday at the Lynnville-Sully Jamboree. Prairie City-Monroe and host L-S also are playing that night. Contact Troy Hyde at thyde@newtondailynews.com

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NASCAR Photo From left: John Pauley, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Smithfield, NASCAR driver Aric Almirola, and Tony Stewart, co-owner of Stewart-Haas Racing, answer questions from the media during a press conference at Stewart-Haas Racing on Wednesday in Kannapolis, North Carolina. Stewart-Haas Racing introduced Almirola as their driver of the No. 10 Smithfield Ford for the 2018 season.

Tony Stewart hints he may run NASCAR events in future

KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (AP) — Tony Stewart hasn’t ruled out a return in some form to NASCAR, perhaps in the Xfinity Series or at Charlotte Motor Speedway’s road course. The three-time NASCAR champion expressed interest in getting back in a stock car Wednesday as he introduced Aric Almirola as the newest driver at Stewart-Haas Racing. At one point, Almirola turned to his new boss and asked if he can run Xfinity Series races next season. “We’ll work on that. I might want to drive it at some point,” Stewart said. When the assembled media groaned at Stewart potentially dangling fake news, he doubled down. “You guys act like you don’t

need something shocking today to write,” Stewart said. “There are actually some road course races that I might be interested in running. We’ve actually discussed it in-house here, but we don’t have anything near worth announcing by any means, but there are some really cool races, especially Charlotte having a road course race next year. I mean, there might be some opportunities that might be a little bit fun for me to come out and dust things off a little bit.” Stewart later told reporters he’s working on something even bigger that does not involve NASCAR. He declined to share more information, but has publicly expressed interest in running the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Global RallyCross and has even

chided team co-owner Gene Haas about Formula One’s Monaco Grand Prix. Stewart retired at the end of last season. Now 46, he’s got a full schedule of sprint car racing and has seemingly enjoyed his time in his role as owner at NASCAR races. Prior to Wednesday, he’d never publicly expressed interest in running a NASCAR race again. There are four road courses on the 2018 Xfinity Series schedule, at Watkins Glen International, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Road America and Charlotte. The Charlotte road course is the infield of the current oval, which will be reconfigured for a pair of races next season. Stewart has 11 wins in 94 Xfinity starts, and his last start was a win, at Daytona in 2013.

WR Quintez Cephus to miss Iowa game for No. 6 Wisconsin MADISON, Wis. (AP) — No. 6 Wisconsin will be without top receiver Quintez Cephus for its game Saturday against No. 25 Iowa. Cephus injured his right leg in a 45-17 win over the weekend at Indiana. The sophomore leads Wisconsin with 501 yards receiving and six touchdowns. He’s tied with tight end Troy Fumagalli

with a team-high 30 catches. “He has been playing tremendous this year,” Fumagalli said Monday. “Prayers to him, great guy, we’re all saddened.” Wide receiver Jazz Peavy, who has been slowed by a right-foot injury, also is away from the team for personal reasons and remains out. The Badgers (9-0, 6-0 Big Ten,

CARDINAL LANES BOWLING LEAGUES Wednesday Morning Coffee Half Nuts 4, Mustang Fillies 4 Half Nuts — 2,231: Brenda Edmunds 424, Erika Frahm 458, Julie Ruple 314. Mustang Fillies — 2,215: Sheryl Ferguson 399, Grammy Ballard 359, Betty Karr 376. JTE Trucking 6, Newton Daily News 2 JTE Trucking — 2,172: Lorna Hofer 171, Melody Hofer 406, Erin Good 402, Doris Byal 332. Newton Daily News — 2,141: Connie Lakin 364, Louise Vink 366, Ardella Burr 328, Leila Marconi 351. Backus Plumbing 8, Pennys Peeps 0 Backus Plumbing — 2,218: Betty Whitson 339, Lucy Ponsetto 393, Jean Daniels 433, Jill McMahon 303. Pennys Peeps — 2,070: Charlotte Ross 430, Gerry Graham 337, Pat Ward 331, Brenda Morris 393. Thursday Night Splitters Rialto Barber Shop 3, FNNB Bank 1 Rialto Barber Shop —2,678: Chadd Mapes 440, Robert Hughes 570, Kyle Reese 516, Gene Mikkelson 564. FNNB Bank — 2.639: Vicki Wright 439, Adam Leber 485, Rob Kahn 370, Susan Maasdam 481. Cardinal Pro Shop 4, Bye 0 Cardinal Pro Shop — 2,921: Laird Trusler 537, Seth Banwell 607, Dave Humphrey 637, Cameron Huggins 708. Cardinal Cab 4, TPI 0 Cardinal Cab — 2,617: Nathan Gifford 560, Craig Keith 565, Dustin Kingery 576, Duke Albertson 574. TPI — 2,576: Chad Larson 488, Tammy DeCook 449, Nick Russell 398, Derek Wickliff 515. Cardinal Lanes 3, Pheasants 4 Ever 1 Cardinal Lanes — 2,576: Joel Grimm 433, Samantha Kingery 433, Jason Munson 512, Brian McKinney 472. Pheasants 4 Ever — 2,555: Jason Mikkelson 595, Barbara Majerus 351, Quentin Sims 418, Michael Sims 552. Cardinal Trophies & Awards 3, Gas House Gang 1 Cardinal Trophies & Awards — 2,670: Bonnie Geerlings 536, Brenda Penning 308, Gina McGinley 460, Christie Hughes 511. Gas House Gang — 2,561: Rick Pittman 564, Denny Hildebrand 458, Jack Trotter 425,Tom Spidle 460. Ross Masonary 4, Lucky Strikers 0 Ross Masonary — 2,708:Mike Rother 576, Scott Huffaker 422, Butch Townsend 406, Terry Cooper 554. Lucky Strikers — 2,388: Evan Koos 315, Amber Gardner 297, Shelly Koons 309, Greg Smith 351.

No. 9 CFP) also listed inside linebacker Chris Orr (left leg) as out for Saturday, while safety D’Cota Dixon is questionable with a right leg injury. Coach Paul Chryst said Orr could return for the home finale next week. Reserve linebacker Arrington Farrar is expected to receive more playing time inside against Iowa.

AMES (AP) — The who is recovering from future is bright for Iowa a knee injury, will miss State. It just might not the first two games. seem that way in the Guards Nick Weiweeks to come. ler-Babb, Donovan JackThe Cyclones, who son and Lindell Wigopen the season on Fri- ginton and forwards day at Missouri, cele- Jeff Beverly and Solobrated the signing of mon Young will likely a four-man recruiting start against the Tigers. class on Wednesday that Old Dominion transis considered to be in fer Zoran Talley and the top 20 naLewis will be the tionally by many first ones off the publications. The bench, and sophclass is yet anomore Jakolby other sign that Long should get third-year coach his opportunity to Steve Prohm is show Prohm that committed to he deserves more building a founplaying time in dation based on 2017-18. prep players after And while Prohm years of reaching Missouri will dethe NCAA Tourbut highly-rated nament with Division I freshman Michael Portransfers. ter Jr., the Cyclones have But with all rebuilds a big-time newcomer of come growing pains, their own to roll out in and Iowa State — which Wigginton, one of the lost four starters from top recruits in school last year’s Big 12 Tourna- history. Wigginton had ment-winning squad — 18 points and four steals looks as though it might in ISU’s exhibition game. go through quite a few of “The biggest thing I them after struggling to want to see out of him get past Emporia State is — and I talked about 77-68 in an exhibition this with him on (Tuesgame last week. day) is, if you make a “There are good days mistake, are you makand bad days. My big- ing up for it on the other gest thing right now end?” Prohm said. is just trying to figure The plan moving forout the best way to give ward for the Cyclones these guys confidence will be to pair Wigginand put them in posi- ton, Lewis and Lard with tion to be successful and Zion Griffin, a 6-foot-6 have fun and not wor- four-star recruit who ry about the pressure turned down Kansas, and the expectations of Tyrese Haliburton, a 6-5 everything that comes point guard, the 6-10 with this,” Prohm said. George Conditt IV and “It’s going to be a growth Talen Horton-Tucker, a process of getting better four-star shooting guard each day. That’s just how who committed late last teams are built.” month. Prohm said WednesIowa State’s unimday that freshman Ter- pressive exhibition perrence Lewis will play formance might be an against the Tigers but indication that it will that fellow freshman take some time for this Cameron Lard won’t year’s team to gel. make the trip. Both were “We couldn’t get held out of the win over a rhythm going. We Emporia State for what couldn’t make shots. Deare believed to be disci- fensively, we were terriplinary reasons. Prohm ble,” Prohm said. “That’s also said that senior what we have to be good transfer Hans Brase, at.”

MUSTANG LANES BOWLING LEAGUES Roll-n-Grow Team 1 — Audrey Allen 81, Alexis Thompson 90, Brylee Gibson 98. Team 2 — Olivia Birkenholtz 88, Brian Wiand 101. Monroe Juniors Strikers 4, Livin’ on a Spare 0 Strikers — 3,306: Gage Thompson 350, Donovan Binns 385, Aiden Rubenking 129, Cael Austin 171. Livin’ on a Spare — 2,394: Kyler Reidel 433, Chris Marshall 466, Haylie Wadle 286. Split Happens 3, Gutter Happens 1 Split Happens — 3,375: Keagan McCarty 606, Tanner Mason 684. Gutter Happens — 3,300: Lily Cieslak 468, Katelyn Szlachenthetka 345, Josie Brooks 246. Pin Crushers 3, Bowl Me Over 1 Pin Crushers — 3,440: Carver Mason 337, Troy Binns 486, Alan Rubenking 142, Braeden Jansen 150. Bowl Me Over — 3,285: Charly Birkenholtz 426, Trinity Van Ryswyk 222, Kyle Landgrebe 315. Late Winter Mixed Mustang Lanes 3, Crolake Wines 1 Mustang Lanes — 2,228: Betty Karr 452, Debbie Korte 285, Gabe Korte 488, Jeri Korte 457. Crolake Wines — Barbara Crozier 351, Sandy Renar 393, Larry Renard 469, Rich Crozier 342. BS 3, Sparky Special 1 BS — 2,377: Dennis Binns Sr. 509, Amanda Binns 301, Denny Binns Jr. 705, Jenny Wiand 331. Sparky Special — 2,376: Shad For 283, Janelle Sparks 359, Jaime Sparks 458, Matt Sparks 526. HR 2, Polar Bowlers 2 HR — 2,253: Brian Hall 522, Melissa Hall 373, Jes Renard 416, Shaun Renard 483. Polar Bowlers — 2,240: Trevor Boyd 404, Lisa Boyd 258, Mac Boyd 579, Peter Frederiksen 312. Dingus 4, Split Lickers 0 Dingus — 2,571: Ashley Buckalew 346, Paul Thompson 429, Fuzzy Allen 723, Mike Vickroy 629. Split Lickers — 2,254: Scott Binns 461, Jake Weldon 508, Rachael Muniz 285, Desiree Binns 259. Monroe Men’s City League F.S.U. 3, Hewitts 1 F.S.U. — 3,155: Thomas Forck 560, Ryan Barnes 384, Larry Haar 549, Dan Ellingson 560, Dustin Koder 538. Hewitts — 2,950: Wayne Morris 483, Harry Farr 485, Stephen Manchester 498, Patrick Brown 528, Gene Mikkelson 536. D&R Roofing 3, H&R Block 1 D&R Roofing — 3,308: Jeremy Armison 621, Randal Gabrielson 618, Ryan May 661, Dan Thill 561, Rick

VanGorp 559. H&R Block — 3,274: Lyle Riggs 572, Mark Richards 488, Andy Pettyjohn 549, Brandon Lent 757, Darin Galbraith 662. Keg Setters 3, The Underground Co. 1 Keg Setters — 3,025: Dan Regnier 485, James Flickinger 461, Brant Current 548, Matt Coleman 384, Kyle VanWyk 526. The Underground Co. — 3,006: Hugh Vriezelaar 569, Curtis Masterson 504, Bryan McDanel 562, Mark Hopkins 479, Jesse Hopkins 564. Floor Store 4, Dukes of Earl 0 Floor Store — 3,390: Gary Price 546, Chad Rorabaugh 607, Dave Rorabaugh 577, Steve Murphy 677, Jason Price 524. Dukes of Earl — 3,003: Gary Nolin 443, Arlynn Vink 532, Zachary Koder 435, Chris Mason 712, Mike Vickroy 542. Monroe Merchants League Lane Blazers 3, Thompson Trucking 1 Lane Blazers — 2,651: Terry Keenan 532, Larry Anderson 612, David Anderson 709, Ronald Jones 492. Thompson Trucking — 2,572: Kelly Thompson 329, Derek Thompson 576, C.J. Van Der Veer 504, Dennis Binns Sr. 560. Split Happens 3, BOB 1 Split Happens — Brevin Johnston 463, Joseph Slings 502, Amanda Reavis-Alter 525, Ramey Alter 522. BOB — 2,363: Brandon Morris 470, Jim Flickinger 549, Brant Current 487, Rick Van Gorp 419. Mowbil 1 3, Vanderwaal Insurance 1 Mowbil 1 — 2,696: Merrill Pol 578, Josh Millage 388, Gary Nolin 498, Jack Penman 608. Vanderwaal Insurance — 2,607: Tammy Illingworth 500, Curtis Masterson 508, Joe Illingworth 613, Mark Hopkins 584. Leighton State Bank 4, Bye 0 Leighton State Bank — 2,472: Carlos Herrera 400, Jim Baker 564, Kyle Johnson 569, Chris Hyatt 541. Wednesday Night Mixed Romar Guys 3, Sandals 1 Romar Guys — 2,425: Dick Rowland 354, Mike Carter 499, Nick Molitor 437, Larry Grimes 613. Sandals — 2,295: Connie Gilchrist 349, Sandra Naaktgeboren 465, Dean Gilchrist 357, Betsy Smith 378. Ramaeker Screen Printing 4, Romar Gals 0 Ramaeker Screen Printing — 2,485: Brian Hall 573, Dennis Binns Sr. 539, Larry Renard 481, Tom Shilling 571. Romar Gals — 2,337: Barbara Crozier 309, Sharon Spaur 498, Sandra Renard 442, Marcene Molitor 377. Brew Krew 4, Shinn Trucking 0 Brew Krew — James Urias 588, Rick Glover 655,

Sonny Prichard 631, Dan Just 543. Shinn Trucking — 2,347: Linda Shinn 357, Angela Dingeman 324, Lynda Burton 448, Brooke Edwards 324. Dingus 2, Spaur’s 2 Dingus — 2,653: Joe Kennedy 611, Fuzzy Allen 596, Marc McCoy 411, Jon Allen 453. Spaur’s — 2,603: DeWayne Buettner 465, Mike Vickroy 613, Larry Spaur 516, J.D. Spaur 724. Alley Cats 2 Blonde 2 Bowl 2, Monroe Barbershop Babes 2 2 Blonde 2 Bowl — 2,005: Sandy Binns 345, Darla Sytsma 316, Autumn Turner 398, Otis Ritter 415. Monroe Barbershop Babes — 1,977: Linda Boddicker 361, Jill Mason 356, Suzanne Johnson 318, Kimberly Overhouse 351. Vanderwaal Ins. 3, Wee Bee’s 1 Vanderwaal Ins. — 2,135: Janet Rinehart 306, Roxanne Hopkins 565, Bonnie Nolin 380, Connie DeGreef 386. Wee Bee’s — 2,052: Diana Anderson 279, Tarene Van Polen 345, Sherry Greene 322, Sheila Durham 515. AYB Boutique 2, Mustang Lanes 2 AYB Boutique — 2,190: Ginny Schaefer 474, Tammi Schwickerath 494, Patty Regnier 332, Sheryl Jennings 407. Mustang Lanes — 2,177: Dawn Morecock 357, Betty Karr 439, Jeri Korte 541, Julie Koder 513. Friday Night Travelers Night Riders 3, I-80 Subway 1 Night Riders — 2,612: Colter Vinton 463, Mike Wanders 587, Robby Wolfe 479, Chris Wolfe 579. I-80 Subway — 2,482: Brenda Lamb 562, Lisa Ross 544, Kyle Hill 552, Curt Gifford 590. Newton Rejects 2, DILLIGAF 2 Newton Rejects — 2,521: Kim Belloma 389, RHonda Thomasson 471, Steve Belloma 557, Barney Brown 498. DILLIGAF — 2,474: Missy Smith 324, Mike Smith 452, Mike Vickroy 552, Anthony Dittmer 543. Here 4 The Buzz 3, Pocket Pounders 1 Here 4 The Buzz — 2,580: Shylah Annis 358, Jeff Koder 570, Corey Brant 421, Greg Corwin 509. Pocket Pounders — 2,459: Andrew Brandt 524, Dough Ewing 535, Chad Hofer 462. Can’t Afford Beer 3, Off Constantly 1 Can’t Afford Beer — 2,471: Barb Shepard 360, Tyler Annis 475, Jamey Annis 512, Jams Urias 557. Off Constantly — 2,452: Jacob Hunt 346, Kevin Ross 363, Spencer Johnston 471, Mark Ross 555.

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IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF AVONELL JO ANN PROCHASKA, Deceased. CASE NO. ESPR037142 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Avonell Jo Ann Prochaska, Deceased, who died on or about September 22, 2017: You are hereby notified that on November 2, 2017, the last will and testament of Avonell Jo Ann Prochaska, deceased, bearing date of July 18, 2017, * was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Donna Neideigh 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 26, 2017. Date of second publication 16th day of November, 2017 Donna Neideigh Executor of the Estate 302 W. Washington Winterset, IA 50273 Address R. Bradley Skinner, Attorney for the Executor ICIS PIN No: AT0007256 Skinner Law Office, P.C., 160 Adventureland Dr NW Ste B, P.O. Box 367, Altoona, IA 50009 Address Probate Code Section 304 *Designated Codicil(s) if any, with date(s) November 9 & 16

NOTICE AND CALL OF PUBLIC MEETING SPECIAL SESSION GOVERNMENTAL BODY: THE CITY COUNCIL OF BAXTER, IOWA DATE OF MEETING: NOVEMBER 13, 2017 TIME OF MEETING: 5:00 P.M. PLACE OF MEETING: BAXTER CITY HALL PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the above mentioned governmental body will meet at the date, time, and place above set out. The tentative agenda for said meeting is as follows: Call to Order Approval of Agenda Closed Session Per Iowa Code 21.5 Closed Session. Subsection j. To discuss the purchase or sale of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property or reduce the price the governmental body would receive for that property. The minutes and the audio recording of a session closed under this paragraph shall be available for public examination when the transaction discussed is completed. Adjournment This notice is hereby given at the direction of the Mayor pursuant to Chapter 21.4, Code of Iowa, and the local rules of said governmental body. Peg Kimberley, City Clerk November 9

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GARAGE SALE (INDOOR SALE) Friday, Nov. 10: 9am-4pm Sat., Nov. 11: 9am-4pm Sun., Nov. 12: 9am-4pm Antiques, collectibles, vintage, jewelry, some military, holiday and much misc. 609 E.10th St. S. Newton

IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN RICHARD ALLEY, Deceased. CASE NO. ESPR037126 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of John Richard Alley, Deceased, who died on or about June 30, 2017: You are hereby notified that on September 29, 2017, the last will and testament of John Richard Alley, deceased, bearing date of October 19, 2015, * was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Kathy L. Bare 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 26, 2017. Date of second publication 8th day of November, 2017 Kathy L. Bare Executor of the Estate PO Box 48, Pleasantville, IA 50225 Address Ryan J. Ellis, Attorney for the Executor ICIS PIN No: AT0002289 Ellis Law Offices, P.C., 209 N. Buxton, Indianola, IA 50125 Address Probate Code Section 304 *Designated Codicil(s) if any, with date(s) November 2 & 9

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0 7,522,716 0 2,022,438 2,056,976 320,050 150,815 3,821,935 9,812,074 20,000 619,907 5,560,100 3,730,487 35,637,498

Expenditures & Other Financing Uses Public Safety Public Works Health and Social Services Culture and Recreation Community and Economic Development General Government Debt Service Capital Projects Total Government Activities Expenditures

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7,115,784 4,158,320 0 2,267,517 1,652,975 1,319,615 3,259,358 6,680,000 26,453,569

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Explanation of increases or decreases in revenue estimates, appropriations, or available cash: Increased expenditures are directly related to the infrastucture and services in the Cardinal Ridge subdivision area. The funding source is 2014 Bond proceeds dedicated to the Housing Initiative Program.

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NOTICE AND CALL OF PUBLIC Rake lawns, mow, haul MEETING brush, junk to dump, trim SPECIAL SESSION trees, clean gutters, snow reGOVERNMENTAL BODY: moval. Quality Service THE CITY COUNCIL OF 641-781-5010 BAXTER, IOWA DATE OF MEETING: NOVEMBER 13, 2017 TIME OF MEETING: PAINTING 5:00 P.M. PLACE OF MEETING: BAXTER CITY HALL HORNING'S PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY PAINTING: GIVEN that the above mentioned Interior & exterior governmental body will meet at the date, time, and place above painting set out. The tentative agenda for Drywall Repair & said meeting is as follows: Call to Order Texturing Approval of Agenda Free Estimates Closed Session Per Iowa Code 21.5 Closed Session. 641-791-9662 Subsection j. To discuss the purchase or sale of particular real NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING estate only where premature AMENDMENT OF FY2017-2018 CITY BUDGET disclosure could be reasonably Form 653.C1 expected to increase the price The City Council of Newton in JASPER County, Iowa the governmental body would have to pay for that property or at will meet Newton City Hall Council Chambers reduce the price the 6:00 pm on 11/20/17 governmental body would receive at (hour) (Date) for that property. The minutes and,forthe audio ofrecording a budget of the city for the fiscal year ending June 30, the purpose amending theofcurrent 2018 session closed under this (year) paragraph shall be available for by changing estimates ofwhen revenue the and expenditure appropriations in the following programs for the reasons public examination given. Additional detail is available atisthe city clerk's office showing revenues and expenditures by fund type transaction discussed completed. and by activity. Adjournment This notice is hereby given at the Total Budget Total Budget direction of the Mayor pursuant to Chapter 21.4, Code of Iowa, and as certified Current after Current the local rules of said or last amended Amendment Amendment governmental body. Revenues & Other Financing Peg Kimberley, City Clerk Sources Taxes Levied on Property 1 7,522,716 0 7,522,716 November 9

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

There will be no increase in tax levies to be paid in the current fiscal year named above. Any increase in expenditures set out above will be met from the increased non-property tax revenues and cash balances not budgeted or considered in this current budget. This will provide for a balanced budget.

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.

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FOR LEASE: TWO, 2 Bedroom houses 415 S. 11th Ave. W. and 601 E. 25th St. S. reference/credit check required, appliances, lawn care, pest control provided. No Pets. Discount for teachers. Available now. Craig 515-210-4142

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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

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Gates Corporation is excited to join the Newton Community! Formerly Atlas Hydraulics, Gates is GROWING and we are hiring

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We will be attending a CAREER FAIR ON NOVEMBER 7TH from 1pm â€“ 7pm at the CAREER CONNECTION CENTER (600 N 2nd Ave West, Newton).

We look forward to seeing you there!

Applications will also be accepted online at www.gates.com/careers or in person at our facility (1801 N 19th Ave E in Newton).

Gates Corporation is the worldâ€™s leading manufacturer of power transmission belts and ďŹ‚uid transfer products. Gates products are recognized by distributors, original equipment manufacturers, and installers as the premium brand for quality and technological innovation, a reputation we have built for over a century since our founding in 1911.

If it moves you, thereâ€™s a good chance Gates has a part in it. Gates. Powering Progress.

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

Member Appreciation Pool Party at Maytag Park July 20, 2017

All members are invited to join us for our 12th Annual Member Appreciation Picnic & Pool Party! Join us anytime between 5:30 and 7:00pm at the Maytag Pool Pavilion for cool prizes and good food.

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

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The Birds & The Bees 5K @ Newton Arboretum

Vendor Fair

Airplane Rides @ Newton Municipal Airport

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Safety Fest

Metallica Worldwired Tour and HOT ROD Power Tour @ Iowa Speedway

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Itâ€™s not that you donâ€™t admire the people youâ€™re close to. Of course you do! But the familiarity you share makes it very difficult to get back to the perspective of seeing this clearly about one another. In these early stages of Venus in Scorpio, getting a little distance from your nearest and dearest can be very positive for your perspective. TODAYâ€™S BIRTHDAY (Nov. 9). Your good deeds will shine like a candle in a dark world, so go where youâ€™re supported for being your best self. There will be a big win in February. It should be noted that you will spend a significant amount of time in Cupidâ€™s clutches and

have a poetic heart and brilliant fire to apply to your life and work as a result. Virgo and Aries adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 3, 28, 11 and 16. ARIES (March 21-April 19). You bring out the brilliance in others by asking the right question. Itâ€™s an understated one that does the trick. This is great because your mind is hungry for intelligent conversation, and it will do something for your heart, as well. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You want to acquire as much knowledge as you can about your area of interest, even if that means learning the mean

side of it. To learn the unsavory truth is a rite of passage. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Itâ€™s not a matter of simply thinking positively about things that are obviously not ideal. Thatâ€™s just called lying to yourself. Rather, youâ€™ll see a positive potential and explore it bit by bit until it opens up. CANCER (June 22-July 22). As for the people who are close to you, you chose them for a reason and that reason will become apparent as the day unfolds. Donâ€™t keep your insights to yourself. This is something worth mentioning. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You still remember the first impression a person made on you, for better or worse. Now

something about that impression will seem prophetic -- just more proof that you really have terrific intuition. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Uncertainty is a stage of learning. Be patient with yourself. Accept your natural rhythms and process. Itâ€™s not always going to be a string of â€œaha!â€? moments. You may fumble around lost for a while, and thatâ€™s part of it, too. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). In the past you were driven to accomplish certain aims to the point of single-mindedness. Now your life is bigger, but you have the ability to focus with intensity if you still want the same goal. All thatâ€™s left to do? Decide.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). There are those who canâ€™t relate to your plans and wonâ€™t come onboard. Donâ€™t worry about convincing them: Theyâ€™re not your audience. Focus on the ones who get you and build from there. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). This day will bring awareness to the emotional payoff youâ€™ve been seeking (probably unconsciously until now). How will you feel when you get what you want? And might there be other ways to arrive at that feeling? CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You like contributing to the happiness, comfort and adventure of others. You like making people laugh. Your drive to entertain and delight

will be much stronger than usual, and youâ€™ll effectively follow through. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Ultimately, youâ€™ll feel lighter when you let go of some of your demands on life. The ones that fit in the past may not be the right size and shape for you now. Re-think your goals for the new cycle ahead. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). What used to be a tedious and time-consuming project can now be accomplished in a few minutes when you delegate the main action to a human or a technological process. Even if it costs a little more this way, it will be worth it. COPYRIGHT 2017 CREATORS.COM