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Cardinal Ridge increases some duplex sizes, loses one lot

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News Expanding the size of four duplex lots at Cardinal Ridge will mean losing one lot at the subdivision and more infrastructure work.

To accommodate the duplexes proposed by Ground Breaker Homes at Cardinal Ridge, city council approved an amendment to the final plat increasing the lot widths by about 16 feet.

The lot line shift creates the need for a transformer to be relocated because the current transformer would interfere with a proposed driveway and visibility. Further, there is now an extra sewer stub along the north side of Cardinal Ridge Drive.

“We have one transformer

that will need to be relocated and a crew would have to be mobilized back to the site,” community services manager Brian Laube said. “The approximate cost is $5,000.”

Laube said he is unsure of who is responsible for the cost associated with the move at this time. City administrator Matt Muckler said a second transformer, which is centered in the new Lot 5, may also be moved, because it may create an undesirable view. The extra sewer sub, Muckler said, can remain unutilized at the location and all other sewer stubs will accommodate the realignment of the lots.

Councilman Jeff Price asked if there are any further changes in the foreseeable future to the already established lots, includ-

ing those on the south side of the property.

“We very clearly asked Ground Breaker if there would be any proposed changes coming on the south side,” Muckler said. “We requested that if they saw any coming down the road that they address it now and they assured us that the product they want to place on the lots on the south side would not run into the same problem.”

Price also asked how losing one lot at the development would effect costs, including property taxes. Muckler said an analysis was run based on the previous plat and the new alignment and found it came out “a wash” on taxes, with no real financial impact made.

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Health department, supervisors working to address space needs Site visits scheduled for supervisors

An update on the state of the Jasper County Annex Building was given Thursday during the Jasper County Board of Health meeting. Reviews of the completed studies at the building, which houses the health department, along with clarification on space needs were given by board member Mike Balmer and chair Margot Voshell.

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Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News Community services manager Brian Laube and councilman Jeff Price discuss the changes made to the duplex lot sizes during a recent city council meeting.

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al surveys completed on the facility,” Balmer said.

“Nothing is critical at this point but the mold is an issue, especially if you are sensitive to it, but short of tearing out walls it really isn’t a problem.”

A mold study completed in April recommended mold remediation for the home care aide’s office in the basement and an assessment of the building’s exterior foundation in June recommended of a complete foundation excavation and waterproofing.

Balmer also expressed the need for more space to meet the needs of the expanding responsibilities of the Jasper County Health Department.

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VA Board to consider changes to commissioner selection process

By David Dolmage Newton Daily News A new program will shift the way that commissioners who serve on the Jasper County Veterans Affairs board are selected, director Kurt Jackson said. On Wednesday, during the monthly meeting Jackson of the VA board, Jackson said after completing his semi-annual state training in Des Moines last month he’s been looking into the issue.

Currently, commissioners are appointed by the county board of supervisors, but Jackson said that doesn’t match the way other counties in Iowa select new members for the VA board. Most use an application process, which Jackson said is designed to help maintains its equal opportunity requirements.

To meet this goal, Jackson has developed an application process, and when a member of the VA board is nearing the end of their term Jackson will begin the process of advertising for new members. The five members of the VA board VETERANS | 9A

Broken AC Unit at TJ prompts budget changes TPI to add bus body manufacturing

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By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News TPI Composites in Newton is adding composite bus bodies to its manufacturing line up. The company announced Wednesday it has entered into a five-year supply agreement with Proterra Inc. to supply the buses from both its Newton and Rhode Island plants starting in the first half of 2018.

“We are excited to expand our relationship with Proterra and to support Proterra’s continued growth in the electric bus market as well as continue to demonstrate TPI’s deep advanced composite technology capabilities across multiple industry segments,” TPI President and CEO Steve Lockard said.

TPI will house the new manufacturing at the former Maytag Plant 2, leasing 100,000 square feet at the building. Newton Development Corporation TPI | 9A

A failing air conditioning unit at Thomas Jefferson Elementary will require the Newton Community School District to look at changing some priorities to their facilities budget, Superintendent Bob Callaghan said this week.

When the NCSD board meets during its regular board meeting on Monday night it will examine how to cover the costs of replacing the unit, which are anticipated to be anywhere from $60,000 up to $100,000 in preliminary estimates.

Callaghan said the district’s maintenance staff has inspected the unit and determined it’s not possible to repair.

The district had planned to replace the unit during the 2019-2020 school year, but will be required to speed up the

David Dolmage/Daily News Ann Leonard, vice president of the Newton Community School District Board, listens during discussion at a board meeting. Board members will look at making changes to the district’s 10 year facilities plan in order to replace a failing air conditioning unit at Thomas Jefferson Elementary during its regular meeting on Monday.

timeline to ensure the unit is functioning when warmer weather returns next year.

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Today is Friday, Nov. 10, the 314th day of 2017. There are 51 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlights in History: On Nov. 10, 1982, the newly finished Vietnam Veterans Memorial was opened to its first visitors in Washington, D.C., three days before its dedication. Soviet leader Leonid I. Brezhnev died at age 75.

On this date: In 1775, the U.S. Marines were organized under authority of the Continental Congress.

In 1917, 41 suffragists were arrested for picketing in front of the White House.

In 1938, Kate Smith first sang Irving Berlin’s “God Bless America” on her CBS radio program.

In 1942, Winston Churchill delivered a speech in London in which he said, “I have not become the King’s First Minister to preside over the liquidation of the British Empire.”

In 1954, the U.S. Marine Corps Memorial, depicting the raising of the American flag on Iwo Jima in 1945, was dedicated by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in Arlington, Virginia.

In 1969, the children’s educational program “Sesame Street” made its debut on National Educational Television.

In 2004, word reached the United States of the death of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat at age 75 (because of the time difference, it was the early hours of Nov. 11 in Paris, where Arafat died).

Ten years ago: A stagehands strike shut down most Broadway shows, with curtains rising again 19 days later. Author Norman Mailer, 84, died in New York. The mother of rapper Kanye West, Donda West, died at a Los Angeles-area hospital at age 58 a day after undergoing plastic surgery.

Five years ago: Two people were killed when a powerful gas explosion rocked an Indianapolis neighborhood, damaging or destroying more than 80 homes. (Five people were later convicted of charges in connection with the blast, which prosecutors said stemmed from a plot to collect insurance money.)

One year ago: President-elect Donald Trump took a triumphant tour of the nation’s capital, where he held a cordial White House meeting with President Barack Obama, sketched out priorities with Republican congressional leaders and took in the majestic view from where he would be sworn in to office.

Today’s Birthdays Lyricist Tim Rice is 73. Actor-comedian Sinbad is 61. Country singer Chris Cagle is 49. Actor-comedian Tracy Morgan is 49.

Actress Ellen Pompeo is 48. Rapper Eve is 39. Rock musician Country singer Miranda Lambert is 34. Actress Zoey Deutch (DOYCH) is 23. Actress Kiernan Shipka is 18. Actress Mackenzie Foy is 17.

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That’s Odd Police: Thief didn’t get far in motorized grocery store cart FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — A man accused of stealing a motorized shopping cart from an Alaska grocery store didn’t get very far or go very fast before his low-speed getaway attempt was foiled by police.

The battery-operated cart with a basket mounted behind the handlebars has a top speed of 1.9 mph.

1. PUTTING AMERICA FIRST AGAIN Hours after leaving Beijing, President Trump tells an APEC summit in Vietnam that he won’t let the U.S. be “taken advantage of anymore” when it comes to trade.

2. WHERE U.S.-BACKED FORCES COULD FACE NEW FOES Multiple hotspots in north and east Syria could turn violent for the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, particularly in the absence of a clear American policy.

3. ALLEGATION UPON ALLEGATION Comedian Louis C.K. and “Mad Men” creator Matthew Weiner are the latest men to face accusations of sexual misconduct.

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TAKEN TO TASK A Marine Corps drill instructor is convicted by a military jury of physically abusing young recruits, focusing his fury on three Muslim-American military volunteers.

5. WHERE AN INTRACTABLE WAR DRAGS ON As Saudi Arabia tightens screws on Yemen, war without seeming end and catastrophic humanitarian crisis engulf the devastated country.

6. WHOSE IMPACT MAY BE MISUNDERSTOOD Trump and his economic team have branded trade deficits a mark of economic weakness yet most economists say their ire is misplaced.

7. AN EMOTIONAL REUNION After a first meeting

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between a face transplant and the widow of the donor, they say they are like family now.

8. AT ODDS OVER OSCAR NOMINEE Hard-liners are criticizing Iran’s first-ever nominee for the Academy Awards’ foreign film that was directed by a woman — Narges Abyar’s “Nafas,” or “Breath.”

9. HER TALENT IS FOR POP MAGIC Taylor Swift’s new album, “reputation,” tells the story of her life in the last two years and showcases her more sensual side.

10. NEVADA DESERT FESTIVAL GOES TO WASHINGTON Catharsis on the Mall is a three-day event that seeks to bring a small slice of the famed Burning Man gathering to the country’s capital.

Entertainment In a race against time, Ridley Scott cuts out Kevin Spacey NEW YORK (AP) — Matt Damon walked onto the set of “The Martian” one morning to find Ridley Scott speaking into multiple walkie-talkies and directing an army of camera operators.

“He was shooting four cameras at a time. I was skeptical about it, and each frame is, like, a Ridley Scott frame — beautiful,” Damon recalled in 2015. “I said, ‘God, Ridley, each of those shots is perfect.’ He says, ‘They’ve been perfect for a long

time!’”

Scott’s madman feats of efficiency have long been legend. Now, the director is attempting what could be his greatest trick yet, and all of Hollywood is eagerly watching.

Scott on Wednesday summarily decided to cut Kevin Spacey out of the already completed movie “All the Money in the World,” reshoot the actor’s many scenes using Christopher Plummer — the man Scott originally wanted for the role of oil

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tycoon J. Paul Getty — and still, somehow, make a release date just six weeks away.

It is, to say the least, an unprecedented move that most filmmakers (and studios) wouldn’t even consider. With Spacey suddenly deemed toxic following a flood of sexual harassment and assault allegations, Scott — in one of the more audacious acts of damage control in recent memory — simply opted to be rid of him.

It’s as if the maker of the epic “Exodus” took to heart the Bible’s advice: “And if thy right hand offend thee, cut it off and cast it from thee.”

Scott even caught the film’s distributor, Sony Pictures, by surprise. But once word got out Wednesday, the studio opted to support the plan. Saying no to Ridley is an unenviable task.

“I’m good at pushing the pace and suddenly everyone is running,” the director, now 79, told the Guardian in 2007.

“It’s very easy to do only 10 shots a day.

On ‘American Gangster,’ we were doing 50 setups a day. We wouldn’t have got through it otherwise.”

“I was always fast,” he added. “Now I’m really fast.”

The new film is slated for release Dec. 22, and trailers highlighting Spacey’s role are already in theaters. Its premiere at the AFI Fest this month has been scuttled out of concern the scandal around Spacey would spoil the event.

Can Scott pull it off? That was the question captivating both moviegoers and Hollywood.

Scott has his work cut out for him. Spac-

ey’s scenes were shot over eight days, in multiple locations and a period setting. The movie recounts Getty’s refusal to pay the ransom when his 16-yearold grandson was kidnapped in 1973. The boy’s mother (Michelle Williams) and Getty’s adviser (Mark Wahlberg) work to win his release.

While Spacey donned extensive prosthetics for the role of the elderly Getty, that won’t be an issue for the 87-year-old Plummer. Wahlberg and Williams are set to participate in the reshoots.

It’s unclear if some shots will be digitally manipulated to erase Spacey or if every shot with him in the frame will be restaged. Sony declined to comment on how the reshoots will be carried out. Advances in digital effects have made such image scrubbing increasingly easy for filmmakers, though they come with ethical questions of their own.

“Apparently Spacey’s harassment was well known, yet he still got big acting gigs,” wrote Jeet Heer, an editor at the New Republic. “To edit him out kind of whitewashes complicity of Hollywood.”

Films are generally considered finished only once they’re released, and tinkering often continues right up until a movie hits theaters. A World Trade Center scene was removed from the 2002 movie “Spider-Man” after the Sept.

11 attacks, even though the twin towers had been featured in a trailer for the film.

But there are few examples in film history that would rival the recasting of a major role of a movie on the cusp of release. Endings have been flipped, scenes removed and lines redubbed, but most major casting changes happen, at the latest, early in production.

Local & State News Health Continued from Page 1A “I heard some of the comments after the (supervisors) board meeting. I don’t believe the board of health is just a county department wanting more space just so we can have more space,” Balmer said. “I think it’s the responsibility of the board of health and a lot of the functions of the board of health, we need a little more room for that and we have been looking for quite some time.

That is a fact, it’s not just an empire building.”

Supervisor Doug Cupples attended the meeting to speak about where the board of supervisors sits and what is needed for the health

department to help move the process forward.

“We need to see that, literally, visually, knowing where you want to go, all of those things,” Cupples said. “I am not promising anything but that would be easier for us to understand.

Getting some nuts and bolts.”

Voshell said a productive meeting took place with the board at a previous supervisors meeting and it is doing its due diligence when making decisions on the building.

“The state of this building is all up to the supervisors in what they determine is the proper way to go,” Voshell said.

“The health department still is wanting to work with supervisors to

www.newtondailynews.com |Friday | Nov. 10, 2017 | 3A find a more appropriate space for the department of health to be, regardless of the state of the building.”

Cupples said the board is working toward finding a solution for the annex building.

“We really are doing things, just yesterday we did stuff,” Cupples said.

“We want this problem solved, not just because of what the papers says, we really do want it solved.”

To further educate the supervisors on the responsibilities of public health and how counties run their health departments, three opportunities have been made available to visit neighboring departments and sit down and talk with a Iowa Department of

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“The duplex homes as proposed

by Ground Breaker Homes are not able to meet the maximum lot coverage requirement of 30 percent per the zoning ordinance for the subdivision,” city administrator Muckler said. “Rather than scale the size of the duplex down, the preferred solution selected by the developer is to amend the final plat to enlarge the duplex lots.”

Cardinal Ridge subdivision consists of 14 lots located at the former Newton Country Club. Lots for single-family homes and duplexes in the $225,000 to $300,000 range will be available at the development. The city purchased the 4.25 acres for $106,000 in March 2016 for the housing development.

Callaghan said it’s too early to say exactly what will have to be pushed back. Any expense over $25,000 requires board approval before proceeding.

“It’s going to be a high dollar fix, this isn’t a $10,000 repair,” Callaghan said.

While district employees typically service all of the HVAC equipment, Callaghan said the district will enter into a bid process to have a company replace the air conditioning unit. The replacement process will require a crane, and will have

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

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Caring for a loved one is a rewarding experience, but can be emotionally and physically draining as well.

Whether the patient is elderly, disabled, or recuperating from major surgery, caregivers are generally needed around the clock. It’s important for caregivers to have an occasional break from their responsibilities, in order to recharge and take care of themselves too.

For those who don’t have family or close friends in the area who can step in and relieve the caregiver for a few hours, days, or even a few weeks at a time, there are facilities who offer respite care services.

Respite care is designed to relieve individuals and other family members who share responsibility for the care of loved ones who aren’t capable of taking care of themselves.

Caregivers for Alzheimer’s patients are a great example of those needing occasional breaks; it’s nearly impossible to leave Alzheimer’s patients

alone for even a minute, due to the risk that they may wander off and get lost or injured.

Newton Health Care Center, in Newton, Iowa, offers a Respite Care Program to relieve caregivers for a few hours a day or up to weeks at a time. A caregiver may need to travel occasionally for business, or may have their own medical issues that require downtime. They may just need an hour or two each day to run errands. Whatever the situation, NHCC can help.

Respite care offers many benefits. Caregivers can take a vacation to reduce stress and restore balance in their life. Patients benefit from having relaxed and refreshed caregivers, and during respite care they receive personalized attention and additional socialization with other people.

Newton Health Care Center’s Respite Care Program offers 24-hour nursing care, medication administration, daily meals and snacks, laundry services, and planned activities and other social services.

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Public Health representative. A tour of the Marion County Public Health Department will take place on Nov. 21, a second tour of the Poweshiek County

to be done by the company that supplies the unit in order to qualify for the warranty process.

“It won’t be a traumatic impact, we have enough cushion in there, we budget pretty carefully, just like we do everything else,” Callaghan said.

The district’s infrastructure needs are covered in part by a penny sales tax, a state proposal that is scheduled to end in 2029. Callaghan said it’s a “high priority” to extend the penny sales tax in order to help school districts continue to meet their facilities needs.

Currently, the penny sales tax provides the district with $2.5

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Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News Jasper County Board of Health members Mike Balmer and Margo Voshell continue discussions on the location of the health department in the basement of the annex building.

million dollars per year to cover infrastructure needs. The money has been used to repave the parking lots at NHS, cover expenses related to the new softball field and refurbish the administration building.

Districts are limited to only being able to use the money for infrastructure needs, but Callaghan said without this funding source it would be difficult to get these projects completed without raising the property tax levy.

“We could levy another 33 cents in tax, but we choose not to do that,” Callaghan said.

On Monday the board will also look

following the supervisors regular meeting on Dec. 12.

at approving a student internship for the athletics office.

Athletics Director Scott Garvis said if approved, this will be the second time the district has had an intern from the University of Cincinnati join the program, a relationship that began when Garvis met Dr. David Kelly, a professor at the university.

The program began last fall when the first intern joined the staff at the high school, and Garvis said he saw tremendous benefits and hopes the program will be continued this year. During a semester the student will be required to work 400 hours and will receive

a stipend that is provided by the booster club.

“I want to give them a taste of what it’s like to be a high school athletic director,” Garvis said.

“The one thing I tell them I want this to be a relevant experience for them, so we sit down and come up with a plan, I really try to mold the internship to what they’re looking to get out of it,” Garvis said.

“I really want them to learn what this position is about.”

If approved by the board, Garvis said he’ll be in contact with the university and start interviewing candidates toward the end of the year in order to have intern ready to start sometime in January. The experience is a learning opportunity for the student, but Garvis said he’s learned from working with the intern as well.

“I like the fact that I can always learn some things from kids who are just coming out of college,” Garvis said.

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A S P E C I A L T HA N K S, from the family of V IRGIL “C” K LING III to all his friends, co-workers and family. For all the love, kind words and encouragement given to us, at his passing.

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Writing is storytelling no matter the genre Editor’s note: This column originally published Oct. 15, 2015 ournalists are first and foremost story tellers. The stories we gather and pass on to our readers are sometimes routed in fact, numbers, and sound bites from “authority sources,” but they still tell the story of our community and surrounding world.

So when the Nobel Prize in Literature was given to Belorussian writ-

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Trending Mike Mendenhall er Svetlana Alexievich last week, some were surprised, but I was not.

The award was for her work “Voices of Chernobyl: The Oral History of a Nuclear Disaster” telling the stories of survivors of the nuclear disaster in Ukraine in 1986. When I heard a journalist won the prize, I had to pick up the book.

Alexievich’s selection can and should be interpreted as a political statement by the Nobel committee against a recent show of military force

by Russia — antagonizing the western world. But that fact should not diminish the journalist’s worthiness of the prize as an excellent writer and

story teller. Although the committee rarely honor’s non-fiction writers with the prize, the narrative struck in “Voices from Chernobyl” reads like a dark novella. If you’re looking for some not-so-light, chilly evening reading to consume your October, I highly recommend it.

The way she told the tales of the survivors and their escape from the area was both chilling and hopeful.

No writer should expect their work to win awards, but it’s a great feeling when someone at the peak of your profession is honored with something as prestigious as a Nobel. It gives you a sense of purpose through the everyday, deadline to deadline grind.

What we do as journalists in this community and what news gatherers do throughout all communities in the free world should never be taken for granted, and should not be taken

lightly.

Journalists are writing the first draft of history, and I remember that when I walk into the Newton Daily News entryway every week and see archive issues of Newton milestone — some melancholy and some triumphant — framed on the walls of our historic office building.

How journalists tell tragedy is important because it can have a profound affect on how people react to the rough days in their own lives.

The stories Alexievich gathered from Chernobyl tells how ordinary people fight through extraordinary situations. The depth of detail and dialogue, which explanatory journalism needs to read like a novel, is worthy of this top prize in world-wide writing.

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So Anyway Dana King

Boy, was I tired!

I hosted my annual slumber party over the weekend.

Once a year, I get together with four other women I’ve know since we were five young girls. A few of us have been friends since grade school. The other two came along once we made our way to junior high and high school, but no matter ... we’ve all been friends for more than 40 years.

Gosh, when I think of the things we’ve all been through together. Everything from passing notes under our desks in school to burying our parents. The five of us have shared a lot of life with one another.

In our little “cliche” there are two school teachers, a laboratory manager at a hospital, another is an abstractor ... and then there’s me.

We take turns hosting our weekend gatherings.

This year, however, it sort of ended up in my lap at the last minute for two reasons — my house is centrally located between everyone’s homes and I have a big mouth, offering to take over housing everyone when our original hostess had a conflict arise a few days before our scheduled weekend.

The girls arrived between the hours of 3:30 and 8:30 p.m. Years ago, we would have just been starting our evenings at 8:30 p.m. but now? For most of us, we normally would have been sound asleep before my last guest arrived. However, we did manage to get in several hours of ‘catch-up’ before we called it a night.

In our youth, slumber parties meant sleeping bags on the floor and giggling into the wee hours of the morning. Nowadays, if any of us were to sleep on the floor, there may be no standing upright in the morning.

Fortunately, I’m able to provide a room and bed for each of the girls. With the snoring and the latenight bathroom habits of a group women in their mid-50s, it just works out best to allow everyone their own space.

Saturday morning, as everyone slowly meandered down the stairs toward the coffee pot, I had to laugh.

If you’ve ever been a “tween” girl at an over-nighter, you’ll remember running to the kitchen when you first woke up to remove undergarments that may have been stashed in the freezer belonging to the first ones to fall asleep the night before. That’s not so much an issue nowadays.

Once dressed and ready for the day I took them around my stomping grounds — a tour of Prairie City and a visit to the Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge, where they were all excited to see the buffalo 15 feet from my car.

We worked our way over to the new outlet mall in Altoona, followed by a stop at Bigfoot, Bacon and Brew for drinks and lunch. Eventually, we made our way to Des Moines where I took them to my favorite store, At Home. We also went to the Holiday Boutique at the Iowa Events Center.

After what seemed like hours and hours and hours of shopping, we finally made it back to my house at 9 p.m. Now, on a normal Saturday night, I’d have been sound asleep. But that night? I still had company to feed!

We ate dinner around 10 p.m., got in our pajamas and watched a few “chick flicks” before going to bed around 1:30 a.m.

Sunday morning, after coffee and muffins, everyone said their goodbyes and my house was empty again.

The drive home for everyone is between three and five hours. However, I just had to go as far as my the couch where I spent the same amount of time taking a well-deserved nap.

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Republicans admit tax plan as all about rich donors Sometimes I have to remind myself that people in “real America” with “real jobs” don’t while away their mortal hours reading about politics. But God help me, if you’ve suffered through any coverage of the Republican tax plan, you’ve probably heard three things.

First, it’ll dramatically slash taxes on corporations and billionaires, raise them for nearly a third of us in the middle class, and blow a $1.5 trillion hole in the deficit.

Second, it’s unpopular. Less than a third of Americans support it, Reuters reports. That’s worse than Trump’s own approval rating, which remains mired in the 30s.

And third, the Republicans who control Congress believe it simply must pass.

In fact, this third point sets the tenor for the entire debate. “Republicans are desperate to rack up a legislative win after a series of embarrassing failures,” TIME observes. “If tax reform doesn’t pass, many in the party fear an all-out revolt in 2018.”

“All of us realize that if we fail on taxes, that’s the end of the Republican Party’s governing majority in 2018,” South Carolina Republican Lindsey Graham told Fox News recently. In fact, “that’s probably the end of the Republican Party as we know it.”

If the tax giveaway doesn’t

Another View Peter Certo pass, adds Utah Republican Mike Lee, “We might as well pack up our tent and go home.”

The thing is, that doesn’t make any sense. Gallup polls have shown over and over that most Americans think rich people and corporations should pay more, not less. Even a majority of Republican voters worry about what this wealth grab will do to the deficit.

If they were looking for a win, then, Republicans would be running against their own plan. So what gives?

Well, New York Republican Chris Collins recently offered a clue: “My donors are basically saying, ‘Get it done or don’t ever call me again.’” Ah! Many voters in Collins’ hightax district will likely pay more, since the GOP wants to end federal deductions for state and local taxes. But it doesn’t have a lick to do with voters. It has everything to do with the affluent donors who bankroll GOP campaigns.

A similar dynamic played out in the health care debate. GOP leaders trotted out plan after plan that would eliminate coverage for

anywhere from 20 to 24 million Americans — plans that never topped the low 20s in public support.

But those plans would have reduced taxes on the wealthy. So they had to pass.

“Senator Charles E. Grassley of Iowa, who has been deeply involved in health policy for years, told reporters back home that he could count 10 reasons the new health proposal should not reach the floor,” the New York Times reported back in September, “but that Republicans needed to press ahead regardless.”

When those bills met their righteous demise, elite GOP fundraising took a huge dive. Senate Republicans lost $2 million in planned contributions alone, The Hill noted this summer. Fundraising in those months fell some $5 million below where it had been in the spring.

So there it is, team: Follow the money. It’s no wonder Princeton researchers found a few years ago that rich people matter to Congress, but ordinary folks generally don’t. That’s probably why many of us prefer to tune it out entirely.

It’s also exactly why we do have to pay attention. Especially in those rare moments when members admit exactly what’s going on.

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Obituaries Bob De Ronde Nov. 7, 2017 Bob Ira De Ronde, 89, of Pella, passed away late Tuesday evening, Nov. 7, 2017, at the Pella Regional Health Center. Bob was the husband of Dot (Kaldenberg) De Ronde of Pella; father of two

Bernice Smith Nov. 5, 2017 Bernice Smith, 88, passed away Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Satu rd ay, Nov. 18 at Sully C o m munity Church.

Burial was in Wo o d land Cemetery in Lynnville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be designated to Sully Community Church, 12559 S. 92nd Ave. E., P.O. Box 463, Sully, IA 50251, or to Lynnville Historical Society, P.O. Box 113, Lynnville, IA 50153.

Bernice was born Aug. 29, 1929, to Lemert and Della Renaud Brush. She was born on the family farm outside of Lynnville. Bernice

Wilmer J. Van Wyk Nov. 8, 2017 Wilmer J. “Bill” Van Wyk, 84, of Monroe, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, at Park Centre in Ne wton.

A funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m.

Monday, Nov. 13 at the First Reformed Church in Prairie City. Burial will follow at

children, Denni ( Z e n ) Miller of Appleton, Wis., and Craig (Nora) De Ronde of Otley; grandfather to seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will begin Friday afternoon at Van Dyk-Duven Funeral Home in Pella with the family present Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11 at Trinity Reformed Church in Pella. Military rites will be by the Van Veen-Van Hemert

American Legion Post No. 89. Inurment will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14 in Newton Memorial Park at Newton.

Memorial contributions are suggested for the United Presbyterian Church in Newton or Van Veen-Van Hemert American Legion Post No. 89 of Pella.

was a star basketball player for Lynnville High School. She graduated as Valedictorian of the Class of 1948.

In 1950, Bernice was united in marriage with Carl Vernon Jay. To this union two daughters were born, Beth Lorraine and Jody Lynn.

Carl Vernon passed away in 1977. In 1978, Bernice married Robert “Smitty” Smith. He passed away in 2010.

Bernice lived in Lynnville all of her life and was active in her community. She was a member of the Lynnville Woman’s Club for more than 50 years, serving in various offices including president. In addition, she was a volunteer at the Old Wagaman Mill for the Lynnville Historical Society, a Girl Scout leader and a member of the Lynnville Saddle Club. She had membership in the Lynn-

ville Friends Church as well as the Sully Community Church, where she served as a Sunday school teacher, pianist and organist. Bernice retired from a lengthy career with the Lynnville Post Office, where she served as postmaster for several years.

She also had worked at Maytag, Dr. Dick Sparks’ office and was a bookkeeper for Lynnville-Sully Community Schools.

Bernice was a wonderful cook. She and Smitty had a large vegetable garden and they canned meats and vegetables and sold produce at the Farmer’s Market.

Bernice was known at the Farmer’s Market for the fruit and pecan pies she brought to sell each week. She enjoyed traveling and visited all 50 states as well as Israel, Egypt, Japan, Australia, Mexico, New Zealand and Europe. She

especially enjoyed flying down to Florida to visit Jody and Jim and her granddaughters.

She and both husbands enjoyed boating and hosting guests at their second home at Lake Ponderosa.

Bernice was a loving mother and a faithful Christian woman. She is survived by two daughters, Beth Jordan (Ron Haug) of Pleasant Hill and Jody (Jim) Nielsen of Pensacola, Fla.; four grandchildren, Jessica (Travis) Toohey, Aaron (Kendra) Haug, Alyssa Nielsen and Lexie Nielsen; two great-grandchildren, Tyler Johnson and T.J. Toohey; her sister, Lois (Don) Vander Schel; and brother-inlaw, Floyd De Boef. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands; her brother, Rex Brush; and sisters, Delores Boggs, Harriet De Boef, Mildred Lisk and Cheryl Brush.

Silent City Cemetery in Monroe. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12 at the First Reformed Church in Prairie City. The family will greet friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Memorials may be directed to the First Reformed Church or the Gideon’s. Condolences may be left for the family at coburnfuneralhomes. com The son of William Gysbert and Johanna (De Jong) Van Wyk, Bill was born Dec. 1, 1932, in Sully. Bill attended school through the eighth grade.

He proudly served in the United States Army

during the Korean War. On Sept. 10, 1955, he was united in marriage to Dorothy Wagner at the Methodist Church in Monroe. Bill was a member of the First Reformed Church in Prairie City, the Gideon’s, Farm Bureau and the Monroe COOP. Bill farmed and loved to play in the dirt, building terraces, working on ponds or anything involved dealing with dirt. He was also involved with Prison Ministries and enjoyed going on antique tractor rides. His greatest enjoyment, however, was time spent with family and attending his

grandchildren’s numerous activities.

Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Dorothy; children, Donna (Bob) Carhill, Jerry (Brenda) Van Wyk, Brenda (Wayne) Burns, Lori (Ken) Kizer and Brian (Kelly) Van Wyk; 15 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a brother, Ralph (Ruby) Van Wyk; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents; siblings, Guy Van Wyk, Anna Mae Dunsbergen, Gertrude Vann Wyk, Forrest Van Wyk and Vernon Van Wyk.

Darrell J. Steinberger

Newton. Funeral services for Darrell are pending, and Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Online condolences may be left for the family at pencefh.com.

Margie Novak Nov. 8, 2017 Margie Novak, 67, of Newton, died Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, at Skiff Medical Center. A private family burial will be at Newton Union Cemetery at a later date. The Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory is handling the arrangements.

Nov. 10, 2017 Darrell James Steinberger, 82, of Newton, died Friday, Nov. 10, 2017, at his home in rural

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• 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 and Saturday 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.

• Elks Vendor and Craft Show will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday at 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.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 10 a.m.

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

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

• Holiday Retail Open House will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and from noon to 4 p.m.

Sunday Downtown Newton. Activities and entertainment are planned.

• Annual Harvest Supper will begin at 5 p.m.

Saturday at Mingo United Methodist Church. Carry-outs will be from 4:30 to 5 p.m. Freewill donations will be accepted.

• Thanksgiving Bingo will begin at 7 p.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Newton. Bingo winners are awarded turkeys. Each attendee will receive a door prize raffle ticket.

• An Evening of Shakespeare: Hamlette and Mmmbeth will meet at 3 p.m. Sunday at Colfax-Mingo Jr. Sr. High School, 204 N. League Rd in Colfax.

• Narcotics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

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

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Sister takes friend to task for missing brother’s funeral DEAR ABBY: I missed the funeral of a long-time family friend, “Tom,” because I foolishly relied on one of my relatives to let me know when the service was and she didn’t. I had to go out of town two days after Tom died, but I should have called someone before I left so I could revise my travel plans.

I was so sure my family would let me know.

Out of embarrassment, I compounded the mistake by not contacting Tom’s sister when I returned two days later and realized I had missed everything. When I finally spoke with her, she was furious with me, for which I don’t blame her. When I tried to explain, she misconstrued everything I tried to say and accused me of “just making excuses.” She went on and on for so long I was shocked by how upset she was.

I’m not an important person to Tom’s family even though he was special to me, so I’m not sure why she’s so upset with me. I don’t know what to do because the more I try to communicate, the more irrational she gets.

I’m mourning Tom, who was like an uncle to me, and I want to make it up to his family. He had been sick for a long time, so his death wasn’t a surprise. I see some of his relatives quite often and I don’t know how to approach them when I see them next.

Any ideas? — ANGUISHED IN NEW YORK DEAR ANGUISHED: Attendance at funerals is not compulsory.

Your reason for missing Tom’s funeral was legitimate. Many people skip funerals because they prefer to remember the deceased as they were instead of in a coffin. Tom’s sister is grieving for her brother and taking her pain out on you.

What she said was out of line and you do not have to apologize further.

When you see the other family members, extend your condolences, tell them you were out of town at the

time of his funeral and that you are sorry you were unable to be there to support them. Period.

DEAR ABBY: My husband of 17 years has been cheating on me and is continuing to cheat. His older sister also cheated on her husband for many years with multiple men, so cheating must run in their DNA. Because of our unhappy marriages, my brother-in-law and I began talking, sharing our pain and regret about marrying the wrong people. Because of our conversations we became friends and soulmates. We both have deep wounds no one else understands. Ultimately, we became physically attracted to each other.

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1 Iowa lawmaker reports theft

of campaign funds to police

DES MOINES — An Iowa state lawmaker has filed a police report accusing someone in her campaign office of stealing $6,000 in campaign donations over several years.

Rep. Ruth Ann Gaines, D-Des Moines, reported the theft Wednesday. She told police the campaign worker wrote checks to herself from the campaign account. The Associated Press is not naming the worker, since she has not been arrested or charged with a crime.

2 Man accused of raping teen sentenced to prison

SIOUX CITY — A western Iowa man accused of raping a teenage baby sitter has been sentenced to two years in prison. Colby Mauch, 25, of Castana, was sentenced Thursday. He had pleaded guilty to one count of assault with the intent to commit sexual abuse. Police say Mauch traveled to the then-17-year-old girl’s home, where she was babysitting six children. While the children were outside, Mauch raped her.

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Parents plead in death of maggot-infested baby ALTA VISTA — The Iowa parents of a 4-month-old baby whose maggot-infested body was found in a swing in his family’s home have pleaded not guilty to murder charges.

Zachary Paul Koehn, 28, and 20-yearold Cheyanne Renae Harris, both of Alta Vista, filed written entered a plea of not guilty earlier this week.

Each faces charges of child endangerment and first-degree murder in the death of their son, Sterling Koehn.

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LEON — State agricultural officials say an insect that’s killed millions of ash trees has been found in yet another Iowa county, bringing the total to 53.

Officials said in a news release Thursday that the emerald ash borer has been confirmed in southern Iowa’s Decatur County.

Infected trees usually lose leaves at the top of the canopy and the die-off spreads downward. The trees usually die within four years.

USPS: Cuts meant to deal with shrinking workload DES MOINES — The U.S. Postal Service says its decision not to fill dozens of postal jobs in Des Moines is intended to deal with a shrinking workload. The comment follows picketing Wednesday by more than 100 postal workers, customers, teamsters and others outside the post office near downtown Des Moines to protest recent job cuts. USPS spokesman John Friess says no one has lost a job yet at the postal service.

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Newton man charged with involuntary manslaughter Nearly three years after a 25-year-old Kellogg woman died of an apparent drug overdose, a Newton man is charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with her death.

Ross R. Wadzinski, 30, recently confessed to Newton police that when Samantha Raper couldn’t inject Oxycodone tablets herself, he did it because she asked him to.

The incident happened Jan. 17, 2015. Police were called to 730 W. 12th St. S. At that time, Wadzinski told police he had been using narcotics with Raper but she had bought and injected the pills herself.

Urban renewal area, TIF OK’d for Fairmeadows North Newton City Council approved an urban renewal area and a Tax Increment Financing district at the Fairmeadows North subdivision expansion Monday and set a public hearing to move forward with the same designation at the Cardinal Ridge development.

The urban renewal area and TIF district at Fairmeadows North will be used to pay for infrastructure costs and the expansion of the housing subdivision. The expansion consists of seven acres divided into 23 lots located east of Agnes Patterson Park.

The city approved about $900,000 in infrastructure costs for Fairmeadows North with a little more than half or $575,000 of that expected to be recovered through lot sales. The remaining costs will come from the creation of the TIF district.

Mayor Hansen clinches third term Newton Mayor Mike Hansen will serve his third term after handily earning more than 70 percent of the votes Tuesday in the city election.

His opponent Ron Bookout had 426 votes to Hansen’s 1,067, according to uncertified election tallies released by the Jasper County Auditor’s Office.

Evelyn George will now represent the city in the at-large council position.

George, who currently serves in Ward 2, received 813 votes to triumph over her fellow candidates Garfield Berndt III at 280 votes, Russell Terlouw at 179 votes, Matthew Holmes at 123 votes and Lance C.

Hawley at 77 votes.

Also elected to city council is incumbent Steve Mullan for Ward 4 and Dean Stonner will join the council for his first term serving Ward 2. Mullan received 390 votes while Stonner garnered 353 votes.

$2.5 million allotted for city improvements 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.

An allotment not to exceed $980,000 for an Urban Renewal loan agreement will be used to fund improvements to the DMACC Newton campus, improvements at the Newton Public Library and grants for development of second story housing in the downtown area.

Heroin distribution halted in Newton 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 said those people were treated with Narcan, a prescription medicine used to block the effects of opioids.

Baxter elects new mayor after 12 years On the eve of Baxter’s 12year mayor Stephen Smith’s retirement, residents elected a new chief administrator Tuesday. Baxter Hometown Pride committee chairperson won the seat in this week’s city election with 64.2 percent of the overall vote, defeating Baxter City Council member Steve Wright by 74 votes.

Popenhagen, who received 165 votes, announced her mayoral candidacy on her campaign’s Facebook page back in February. Since moving into town in 2013, the mother of two set up an inhome daycare, leads the town’s Hometown Pride committee, is president of the Baxter Wellness Center, the chairperson for the Baxter Adult Recreation Program, member of

the Baxter Fun Day Committee and a key contributor to the Baxter Summit Planning Committee.

New trio to serve Monroe The Monroe City Council will have three new members in January, following results from Tuesday’s city election where a trio of women candidates took the evening.

Heartland AEA Special Education Consultant Jennifer St. Peter, legal assistant Sarah McCray and Realtor Andrea Steenhoek all won seats in the contest.

St. Peter had 24.86 percent of the vote, with 221 ballots cast in her favor. Steenhoek had 197 votes or 22.16 and McCray had 192 or 21.6 percent.

Alleger retains PC mayoral seat Prairie City Mayor Chad Alleger defeated challenger and city councilman Lyle Burkett in Tuesday night’s city elections, winning a third term to the office.

Alleger collected 72.4 percent of the vote with 273 ballots cast in his favor. According to unofficial results reported Tuesday night by the Jasper County Auditor’s Office, Burkett received 27.32 percent or 103 votes. In 2015, Alleger won his first challenge from Burkett with 58.77 percent of the vote.

In a phone interview after the results were announced Tuesday, Alleger said he is encouraged by the new city council makeup, city races also decided Tuesday.

New HR job to handle Statehouse harassment complaints DES MOINES (AP) — Republican leaders in the Iowa Legislature are creating a human resources manager position to oversee Statehouse harassment complaints, six weeks after the state agreed to a $1.75 million settlement with a former GOP Senate staffer who reported sexual harassment at work.

Staff for the Republican-controlled House and Senate plan to hire a director of human resources before the legislative session begins in January, said Ed Failor, a senior aide to Sen-

ate Majority Leader Bill Dix. The job, posted since late October, closes Friday.

The new position will be a resource to lawmakers as well as nonpartisan and partisan staffs, according to a job description. The same description does not directly reference sexual harassment issues, though it notes the director will “train managers to supervise employees in compliance with state and federal laws and applicable policies and procedures, including anti-discrimination and anti-harassment policies

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House Speaker Linda Upmeyer, a Clear Lake Republican, said in a statement the caucus “will not tolerate any form of harassment. Period.”

She said the position would “provide employees with a professional to handle any questions or complaints that they may have.”

Last summer, a jury awarded $2.2 million to Kirsten Anderson, a former communications staffer in the GOP Senate office.

Anderson claimed in a lawsuit she was fired in 2013 after she

reported rampant sexual harassment in the caucus office.

The award was later reduced to $1.75 million as part of a settlement with the state.

Anderson said Thursday she had a lot of questions about the new job.

“I think time will tell how it’s governed and run and managed,” she said.

The hiring decision is being made within the chambers and does not involve an independent state agency. In August, Dix, a Shell Rock Republican, said in a statement his office

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would consider entering a “contractual relationship” with the Iowa Department of Administrative Services to provide human resources to staff.

“I look forward to working with DAS to ensure a safe working environment exists for all employees,” Dix said at the time.

It was a joint decision between DAS and legislative leadership for the state agency not to get involved in the hiring, Senate GOP officials said.

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Newton library hosts historical presentation Monday Emma Mershon: Newton’s Prima Donna 6 p.m. Monday — Take a glimpse into the life of one of Newton’s most famous residents. In the sesquicentennial year of her birth, local historian Larry Hurto discusses the family, life, and career of Newton’s prima donna, Emma Mershon. A child prodigy, Mershon (1867-1937) attended schools in Newton and in California, before receiving training in Pittsburgh and in Europe. Her lyric soprano voice caused a sensation in Chicago, New York and in Europe’s leading concert halls.

Lessons of the Holocaust 6 p.m. Thursday — Brad

Newton Public Library Rebecca Klein Wilkening of the Iowa Commission on Holocaust Education, discusses how the Nazi party rose to power and shares the valuable lessons to be learned from one of the darkest hours in human history. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Newton Public Library. All ages welcome.

Library Holiday Closures The Newton Public Library will be closed on the following

dates in November: • Nov. 22 — Library closes at 5 p.m. for Thanksgiving • Nov. 23 and 24 — Closed all day for Thanksgiving Baby Storytime Join our Youth Services Librarian, Phyllis Peter, on Monday mornings for a special storytime designed for the youngest members of the family. Baby storytime provides a gentle and fun introduction to literacy through songs, stories and finger plays.

For newborns to 18 months with a parent or caregiver (siblings are welcome). Storytime begins at 10:30 a.m., then stay for play and social time after the program.

New App for Downloading eBooks We’re introducing a new way to download library ebooks and audiobooks. This new app offers a simpler way to download and read digital materials. Android and Apple users may download the free “Libby by Overdrive” app in the iTunes or Google Play stores for quicker, easier downloading. To learn more or receive additional help with your device, please call the library to make an appointment with Becca Klein, 641-792-4108. eBooks by Appointment 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 29 — Need a little help with that new Kin-

dle or iPad? Make an appointment for one-on-one help with downloading free library ebooks and audiobooks to your tablet or mobile device.

Call 641-792-4108 to reserve your time slot.

Yoga at the Library 6 p.m. Dec. 4 — Certified yoga instructor, Meghan Davis, leads an introductory class for adults. No previous experience necessary. Attendees may bring a yoga mat or towel, if they wish. This event is sponsored by the Newton YMCA. Spaces are limited and registration is required to attend. Please call the library at 641-792-4108 to reserve your spot.

Vernon Company, Brandinc announce partnership Newton Daily News The Vernon Company, No. 19 on ASI’s Top 40 Distributors list, and Brandinc, No. 1 fastest growing distributor 2016 and No. 8 in 2017 with US headquarters located in Los Angeles, have formed a strategic partnership to serve Fortune 500 clients with domestic and international requirements for promotional marketing programs.

This partnership is dedicated to helping international corporations with their global branding initiatives.

It provides integrated technology solutions and core groups of custom-designed products that are both market specific and safety compliant to local distribu-

tion points throughout the world.

Merging Vernon’s rich North American branding and marketing experience with Brandinc’s creative agency and global team approach will provide a seamless customer experience in major markets throughout the world.

“We are really excited about this relationship with Brandinc,” said Chris Vernon, CEO of The Vernon Company.

“After working closely with them on a complex multi-year program for an international company, we quickly realized

that both organizations could benefit immensely if we were to formally collaborate together. We feel Brandinc’s highly creative product development team compliments Vernon’s broad array of administrative, marketing, financial and technology services. Our partnership is a win-win for both Vernon and Brandinc, as well as a major benefit for our mutual US and international clients. In addition, we feel this provides a major leap forward for existing and future AE’s to present turn-key

creative marketing and global distribution programs.

“This is an exciting opportunity for Brandinc to grow our business by partnering with a well-established and technology focused marketing firm. Vernon has earned its reputation for being one of the most financially-solid distributors and a philosophy of being a customer-focused organization closely mirrors that of Brandinc.

Together we will hit the ground running in our approach to find creative business solutions

for Fortune 500 companies around the globe,” Adrian Ferrand, CEO of Brandinc, said.

Both organizations will continue to operate as separate companies.

No financial terms were disclosed.

The Vernon Company, a fourth-generation family business founded in 1902, is an integrated manufacturer and marketer of branded merchandise programs designed to help businesses increase revenues, improve profits and enhance employee morale. The company has 30,000 customers,

served by 265 account executives and sales managers throughout North America and 210 administrative and production employees in its Newton, Iowa, home office and two sign graphics manufacturing subsidiaries based in Missouri and New Jersey.

Brandinc — Global Branding Solutions established in 1998, is an award-winning design-led brand management consultancy specializing in creative, leading edge, retail quality products and online solutions.

Together, the companies offer a global solution with sales offices in the UK, Hong Kong, Turkey, Australia, Singapore, United States and Canada.

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Veterans Continued from Page 1A board each serve a three-year term, staggered to limit turnover. Commissioner Jerome Gunderson is the next board member whose term expires in 2018. During Wednesday’s meeting, Gunderson announced that he’ll be moving out of the county next summer, leaving a vacancy on the board.

“It gives us a ready supply of commissioners who are interested in the job,” Jackson said.

“We want to eliminate any discontent, that’s the way it’s supposed to work.”

To create the application Jackson looked at the applications other counties in the state are using, and boiled it down a single page application. After advertising for the position, Jackson plans to cull

TPI Continued from Page 1A Executive Director Frank Liebl said the addition will also bring new jobs to Newton with the company eventually looking to hire more than 300 people.

“We are very pleased that TPI has decided to start this operation in Newton,” Liebl said.

“With the contract they signed with Proterra, opening a facility in Newton is a real positive thing.

Job growth in the community is in part from companies that are already here and that is so positive for the city of Newton.”

Under the new contract, TPI will provide capacity for up to 3,350 bus bodies during a fiveyear period. The buses are a composite structure utilizes a combination of reinforcement materials including fiberglass and carbon fiber that enables a lightweight body structure that weighs thousands of pounds less than conventional metallic space frames. The lower mass composite body structure is one factor that enables Proterra to provide an industry-leading range for its battery-electric vehicles. Com-

David Dolmage/Daily News Veterans Affairs Board Commissioners Fred Dimon (foreground), and Jerry Nelson listen to the director’s report during its monthly meeting, held Wednesday afternoon at the Jasper County Annex.

the applications and then conduct interviews with the top candidates. He said he’d give

preference to commissioners who are interested in staying in their position. Commissioner

posite structures provide additional performance advantages with enhanced durability and reduced maintenance costs, by providing a corrosion-free solution.

“As cities and municipalities throughout North America transition to zero-emission buses, TPI’s expanded manufacturing footprint and advanced composites technology will help us to scale the production of our electric buses and cost-effectively serve our California and South Carolina factories in the United States,” Proterra CEO Ryan Popple said.

TPI currently serves as the only independent manufacturer of composite wind blades with a global footprint and a reputation as an innovation leader for composite structures in the transportation market utilizing advanced composite technology and manufacturing expertise.

The wind blade producer located to Newton almost 10 years ago, and their facility is at 2300 N. 33rd E. Contact Jamee A. Pierson at 641-792-3121 ext. 6534 or jpierson@newtondailynews.com

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Commissioner Marta Ford said she agrees with Dimon, and she said when she was tapped to serve on the board, she wasn’t exactly sure what the organization was.

The county board of supervisors will have final approval over the appointments, but Jackson said it’s his hope this will streamline the process and give everyone who’s interested an opportunity to serve. Ideally, Jackson said he’d like to see the board include both men and women, and have representatives who’ve served in all major conflicts.

“I’m heading this up to make sure this happens the way it’s supposed to happen,” Jackson said.

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

‘Hamilton’ tickets on sale to public Nov. 17 Performances June 27-July 15 DES MOINES — Producer Jeffrey Seller and Des Moines Performing Arts announced today that single tickets for “Hamilton” will go on-sale to the public on Friday, Nov. 17 at 9:00 a.m. Tickets will be available for performances June 27 through July 15.

On Friday, Nov. 17 at 9:00 a.m., tickets will be available at DMPA.org, by phone at 515-246-2300, or in person at the Des Moines Civic Center Ticket Office. If you do not have an existing account with Des Moines Performing Arts, please create one prior to the on-sale date.

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Fred Dimon, the newest member of the VA board, said he feels like the change will make it easier to fill vacancies that arise on the board.

“When they asked me they were just looking, it was a stab in the dark,” Dimon said.

As the newest member of the board Dimon said he was contacted by a county supervisor to ask if he’d be interested in serving on the board, and shortly thereafter, he received a call to let him know that he’d been selected for the board.

While he likes the idea of advertising for the position, he’s unsure if there enough Jasper County residents who meet the requirements and are interested in serving.

“Are you really thinking we’ll get that many applications?” Dimon asked Jackson.

“I’m going to be greatly surprised if we have more than

sale, prices will range from $54 to $148.50 with a select number of $303.50 premium seats available for all performances. Service fees will apply to phone and Internet orders. There will be a lottery for 40 $10 Orchestra seats for all performances. Details about the lottery will be announced closer to the engagement.

“It’s tempting to get tickets any way you can,” Jeffrey Seller said. “There are many sites and people that are selling overpriced, and in some cases, fraudulent tickets. For the best seats, the best prices and to eliminate the risk of counterfeit tickets, all purchases should be made through an authorized Des Moines Civic Center ticket source: either the Des Moines Civic Center box office or DMPA.org.”

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Newton Daily News The City of Newton and Ground Breaker Homes will host a groundbreaking ceremony at 2 p.m. on Monday at Cardinal Ridge. The 4.25 acre development features single-family lots and bi-attached lots. Home prices in the development are projected to range from $225,000 to $300,000.

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The groundbreaking will feature words from city officials, Ground Breaker Homes representatives and a photo opportunity. Representatives will be available to answer questions after the groundbreaking.

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Local programs, support options available for memory loss

By Kayla Singletary Newton Daily News Caregivers and family members of a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease can seek local resources for support. As Alzheimer’s Awareness month commences in November, some local providers provided options for programs and support groups available in the community.

The most common type of Dementia is Alzheimer’s disease, which accounts for 60 to 80 percent of cases, according to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Newton Health Care Center Community Liaison Director Katie Kuhn said anyone is welcome to participate in their Dementia Support Group at 3:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month.

“You don’t have to have a family member who lives at our facility,” Kuhn said. “It’s for any loved one who needs support.”

Kuhn said the meetings are informal, open-ended and confidential. No RSVP is necessary.

“I think everyone should be reaching out to people in the community, whether it’s a family member or a friend to give them some idea of what they can do,” Kuhn said. “It can be daunting to take care of someone 24/7.”

Ten possible signs and symptoms of Dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association include memory loss that disrupts daily life, challenges in planning or solving problems, difficulty completing familiar tasks; at home, at work or leisure, confusion with time or place, trouble understanding visual images, new problems with words in speaking or writing, misplac-

Submitted Photo A resident who attends the Willowbrook Adult Day Center paints a pumpkin during a recent activity at the facility. Park Centre WesleyLife offers a Garden View memory care household, along with an Adult Day Center at Willowbrook.

ing things, poor judgment, withdrawal from work or social events and changes in mood or personality.

Park Centre WesleyLife offers a Garden View memory care household, along with an Adult Day Center at Willowbrook.

“We are a dementia-based facility, the residents either live here or they participate in our special programs,” director of Willowbrook Kelsey Terpstra said.

Terpstra said the center also offers care at home, which can help eliminate some tasks from family members, such as, bathing, taking them to doctor’s appointments or haircuts and other services.

“I wish people would reach out sooner, maybe they could have had help in the home,” Terpstra said. “If someone is experiencing memory loss and

their family needs extra help, we encourage them to reach out — were are here to provide health and well being.”

Terpstra said she currently facilitates a memory loss support group at 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. the third Thursday of every month. The support group currently meets at Newton Village.

Newton Village also offers a memory care facility, Elim Garden. Stephanie Kappos, the marketing coordinator at Newton Village, said Elim Garden is an assisted living community with nine rooms.

“There is a centralized area where residents are able to sit together and eat together,” Kappos said. “They keep busy with activities like backing and various outings.”

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

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Six area players earn all-SICL volleyball honors assists, ranked second in the SICL in both assists in conference play and assists overall.

She had 301 assists in conference play and 527 assists overall.

In the SICL, Earles also finished with 20 kills, nine aces, 110 digs and was 153-of-155 in serves. Overall, Earles tallied 39 kills, 27 aces, 202 digs and was 309-of-319 in serves.

Russell ranked second in digs during SICL matches with 187. During conference matches she also had four kills, 13 aces and nine assists.

She was 152-of-156 in serves.

Russell was sixth in the SICL in overall digs with 287.

She also had five kills, 23 aces and was 238-of-257 in serves.

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News Six area volleyball players were honored by the South Iowa Cedar League coaches recently when they were named to the all-conference teams.

Colfax-Mingo senior Ries Wilson was voted to the first team and Lynnville-Sully junior Shiloh Cunningham earned second-team honors.

Colfax-Mingo senior Megan Earles and junior Chelsea Russell were both honorable mention selections along with Lynnville-Sully seniors McKinley Conover and Skyler Young.

Wilson ranked first in SICL matches with 35 aces, was second with 223 kills and ranked fourth with 177 digs. She also had five assists and was 142of-160 in serves.

In overall matches, Wilson ranked second with 388 kills, fifth with 305 digs and sixth with 50 aces. She had 19 assists and 21 blocks and was 241-of-270.

Wilson finished her career with more than 1,000 kills and more than 1,000 digs.

Cunningham finished with 53 kills, 15 aces, 38 assists, 95 digs and 33 blocks in conference play. She also was 115of-126 in serves.

In overall matches, Cunningham collected 102 kills,

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26 aces, 69 assists, 137 digs and 71 blocks.

She was 212of-237 in serves.

Conover ranked in the top four in overall digs Russell and digs inside SICL play. Her 211 digs in conference play ranked first overall and the 315 overall ranked fourth.

She finished with 63 kills, 18 aces and four blocks and was 199-of-211 in serves inside SICL play. Overall, Conover tallied 118 kills, 37 aces

Ries Wilson, senior, First Team

and 11 blocks and was 336-of366 in serves.

Young was the Hawks’ setter. She ranked fourth in overall assists in the SICL with 468 and fourth in conference assists with 255.

Young tallied four kills, 16 aces and 137 digs while connecting on 192-of-198 in serves. Overall, she finished with 10 kills, 30 aces and 217 digs while hitting on 348-of365 serves.

Earles, who finished her career with more than 1,500

South Iowa Cedar League Final Standings Iowa Valley 11-0 Montezuma 10-1 Lynnville-Sully 9-3 Belle Plaine 7-3 HLV 6-4 Sigourney 6-6 Colfax-Mingo 4-7 English Valleys 4-7 North Mahaska 4-7 BGM 3-8 Keota 1-9 Tri-County 0-11 Coach of the Year Greg Jergens, Iowa Valley First Team Setters Chelsie Rathjen, junior, Iowa Valley Leah Carter, senior, Sigourney Libero Abby Goettsch, junior, Iowa Valley Players Ries Wilson, senior, Colfax-Mingo

*Riley Gatton, junior, Montezuma *Kenzie Mantz, junior, Belle Plaine Caleigh Smith, senior, Iowa Valley Cherisse Ward, senior, Iowa Valley Shateah Wetering, sophomore, Montezuma Macie Boots, junior, HLV Second Team Setter Haley Coats, junior, HLV Libero Shary Hinshaw, junior, HLV Players Shiloh Cunningham, junior, Lynnville-Sully *Taylor Smith, sophomore, Iowa Valley Brooke Waechter, senior, Sigourney Hanna Jones, senior, Montezuma Audrey Grove, senior, English Valleys Shaylee Dodd, junior, Belle Plaine Haley Pinkerton, senior, North Mahaska Honorable Mention Megan Earles, senior, Colfax-Mingo Chelsea Russell, junior, Colfax-Mingo McKinley Conover, senior, Lynnville-Sully Skyler Young, senior, Lynnville-Sully Grace Parrott, senior, Belle Plaine Carly Varo, junior, Belle Plaine Maddie Jansen, senior, BGM Lyla Kriegel, senior, BGM Lexie Miller, senior, English Valleys Mallory Hester, senior, English Valleys Mandi Niemeyer, senior, HLV Amber Cooling, sophomore, HLV Andrea Healey, junior, Iowa Valley Molly McMann, junior, Iowa Valley Addison Sprouse, junior Keota Jillian Schulte, junior, Keota Shelby Helm, senior, Montezuma Mya Pargeon, junior, Montezuma Mallory Klinker, senior, North Mahaska Teresa Fuller, senior, North Mahaska Sydney Striegel, senior, Sigourney Sloan Magill, junior, Sigourney Mersadie Little, junior, Tri-County Myrissa Garber, senior, Tri-County

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

Iowa State, Oklahoma State fighting to stay in Big 12 race AMES (AP) — Oklahoma State and Iowa State can still reach the Big 12 title game.

But Saturday’s meeting might be an elimination game for two teams coming off losses that altered the trajectory of their season.

The 12th-ranked Cowboys (7-2, 4-2 Big 12, No. 15 CFP) and 24th-ranked Cyclones (6-3, 4-2, No. 21 CFP) are now tied with West Virginia for third in the conference behind Oklahoma and TCU, both 5-1 in the Big 12.

Since the Sooners and Horned Frogs also play on Saturday, the winner in Ames and the loser in Norman will own the same Big 12 record with two games to go.

The challenge for each team will be to bounce back from a tough loss— the Cowboys lost to rival Oklahoma 6252 and Iowa State fell at West Virginia 20-16, snapping a four-game winning streak — and be ready to go on what promises to be a cold and gray morning.

“You want to be in it in November,” Iowa State coach Matt Campbell said.

“We’re there right now and it’s great. It doesn’t mean we’ve arrived. There’s still a lot of work to do.”

The matchup to watch will be Oklahoma State’s offense, which leads all Power 5 teams with 45.3 points per game, against Iowa State’s stingy defense.

The Cyclones are second in the Big

Reaching out grows programs G

row a program. Grow tradition. Grow pride. Grow respect. Grow sportsmanship. Grow confidence.

It’s all connected. No one likes to lose. But in athletics there is a winner and a loser.

Those teams and schools which play hard but fair and respect each other on and off the field of competition are winners no matter what the score. Players, coaches and fans who play the blame game or resort to jeering the other team instead cheering their own team come out losers.

Be a winner. Reach out and help grow a program. The program you help build could be athletic or it could be the band, the art club, the forensic

File Photo Iowa State linebacker Joel Lanning (7) tackles Texas receiver Lil’Jordan Humphrey in a September Big 12 Conference game. Lanning is ranked ninth nationally, averaging 10.4 tackles a game.

12 in scoring defense and have held each of their first six league opponents to at least 10 points below their scoring average.

“I don’t think anybody could’ve predicted what they’ve done this season.

They’re in every game, or they win against people that somebody thought they didn’t have a chance against. He’s an up-and-coming guy,” Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy said about Campbell and the Cyclones.

Here are the keys to consider as the Cowboys look for their sixth straight

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Reaching out to grow a program starts from the top. Seniors on a team should extend a hand and say “come be a part of our team. We’ll help you learn to do things correctly. Have fun.”

Be leaders. Not by yelling and pushing people around but by teaching and guiding people toward goals. Coaches are not the only ones who can teach in athletics. Teach the right lessons and pass it forward.

Grow pride, respect, confidence and tradition in each other and in the program. You do it and it inspires the next person to reach out.

Be role models on athletic teams and in the classroom. To have the opportunity to compete, athletes must get the job done in the classroom. I recently heard a coach tell his players

win over Iowa State.

Stopping Rudolph Cowboys quarterback Mason Rudolph has already thrown for 3,314 yards and 27 touchdowns with a 63.3 completion percentage. But the Cyclones have befuddled opposing quarterbacks by giving them unique and multiple looks on defense. Iowa State pulled off its 3831 upset of Oklahoma in part because it kept Baker Mayfield from throwing a TD pass in the fourth quarter. “You’ve got to be able to mix and match what you do and how you do it. It all starts not to forget to do the work in their classes during the next week leading up to the next game.

Coaching is teaching. Coaching is not just about teaching a sport. It is about teaching young people to be good students and good citizens.

Grow a program.

To do that is not just up to the players. Coaches are the teachers in athletics.

They too have to reach all their players and bring them into the program and show they have confidence in the players as the players learn.

Yes, experience is important but players can’t get experience if left standing on the sidelines during practices or games. Expect the best and people will give you their best.

Communication is a core product of growing programs. Keep the lines open to all levels.

Parents and family, yes, you help grow programs also.

Respect the coaches and players.

You may not agree with the coaches

with an elite quarterback and a really good offensive line,” Campbell said of the Cowboys.

Iowa State Slump The Cyclones have seen their offense become stagnant in recent weeks. Iowa State has scored only 30 points in its last two games, and last week at West Virginia it had to twice settle for field goals from inside the Mountaineers’ 10-yard line. That’s a troubling trend for a team that could be forced into a shootout with the explosive Cowboys.

Opportunistic Cowboys Oklahoma State’s defense is sixth in the league with 28.6 points allowed per game, but it’s an opportunistic unit. The Cowboys are first in the Big 12 with 19 turnovers forced, including 14 interceptions. Iowa State is the only team in the country that hasn’t lost a fumble though, and it is plus-10 in turnover margin.

Key Numbers Iowa State is 4-2 in the league for the fourth time — and only the second in 40 years. The Cyclones were also 4-2 in 2002. ... Oklahoma State’s James Washington leads the nation with 125.9 receiving yards per game, and he’s cracked the 100-yard mark in five of his last seven games. ... Iowa State linebacker/quarterback Joel Lanning is ninth nationally with 10.4 tackles a game. ... The Cowboys are 48-20 in the Big 12 since 2010. but respect them. Grow confidence in your children participating.

Be good examples of sportsmanship and pride.

Fans come to CHEER for their team. There’s no need to belittle and use inappropriate language to jeer the other team and officials.

Have pride in yourselves as fans and in your school and community.

Represent in positive ways. Help build programs at your high schools that are respected, win or lose the contest.

Over the years of my sports journalism career I’ve heard a lot of people talk of growing a sport from high school sports and youth recreational sports to sports such as hunting. I remember a group of hunters in Kansas which held a special youth hunt. The group encouraged experienced hunters to mentor youth into becoming lifelong, responsible hunters.

We all need to help grow programs, traditions, pride and sportsmanship.

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‘The Wave’ at Iowa brings sense of community, pride IOWA CITY (AP) — Nineyear-old Maddox Smith can no longer play football, not after being treated for a golf ballsized brain tumor and a rare genetic disorder that caused tumors to grow on his nerve cells.

Maddox has spent many, many days in the hospital. Like dozens of other children slogging through long weeks of recovery, he also has been part of college football’s newest and most heartwarming tradition.

“The Wave” has become a national sensation, with nearly everyone in 70,585-seat Kinnick Stadium turning to wave to the pediatric patients watching from University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital — a 12-story building that sits right across the street — at the end of the first quarter. The gesture was born through a combination of limited space, social media and the “Kid Captain” initiative, a partnership with the Iowa football program designed to highlight the youngsters fighting so bravely nearby.

“We were looking for ways to do something special,” said Cheryl Hodgson, the communications director for the hospital. “It’s so interesting to us to see how ‘The Wave’ has captivated everybody.”

The Hawkeyes honored Maddox before a recent game through the “Kid Captain” program. He got a jersey, tickets, a standing ovation at midfield and, most importantly, a welcome distraction after years spent fighting for his life.

“It’s just a way to give back, to make them feel part of this family that we have every Saturday,” said his father, Michael Smith. “I think it’s great for the whole country to see this.”

The story of “The Wave” actually dates to 1919, when the university opened its original children’s hospital at the location of the current one. The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics opened close to the pediatric facility in 1928.

Kinnick Stadium was built a year later, separated from the children’s facility by a tiny twoway street.

Since few could have envisioned how much college football and the needs of the hospitals would grow in the decades to follow, sharing such a small footprint didn’t seem like a problem.

Kinnick Stadium went through multiple renovations and expansions over the years.

But the side of the field adjacent to the hospital had to be left alone because there simply wasn’t any room.

When it came time to build a new children’s hospital, designers were forced to get creative because the facility had to remain connected to the school’s other nearby hospital.

Troy Hyde/Daily News Fans of the Iowa Hawkeyes wave to the children in the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital after the first quarter of the Iowa-Penn State game earlier this season in Iowa City.

Troy Hyde/Daily News Ohio State offensive lineman Malcolm Pridgeon waves to the children in the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital after the first quarter of the Iowa-Ohio State game Saturday in Iowa City.

Thus, a new hospital — with pristine views of the field — was opened in February.

According to Scott Turner, the executive director of the hospital, designers accentuated the locational quirk with what they call the “press box,” an event and game-watching space for patients and their families, on the top floor.

On game days, patients and their families can watch the game and, after the first quarter, wave back.

“We know that providing distraction and a sense of normalcy allows people to escape the type of things that they’re dealing with,” Turner said.

The viewing perch has helped strengthen the bond between the Hawkeyes and the hospital, one that coach Kirk Ferentz — who in August donated $1 million to bolster research into helping premature babies — made it official in 2009 with the “Kid Captain” program. Thousands of parents have nominated their children to be part of the program, which also has led to similar efforts at UCLA, Minnesota and Iowa State.

“It’s incredible,” Jennifer Smith, Maddox’s mother, said of the program. “Life is too real for these kids.”

While the proximity of the hospital and the stadium, the relationship between the team and the kids, and the fan base known for being “Iowa Nice” laid the roots for “The Wave,” Facebook brought it all together. Iowa fan Krista Young posted the idea of waving to the hospital’s press box on the “Hawkeye Heaven” page, which has more than 100,000 followers, in June.

The idea soon caught fire, and after the first quarter of Iowa’s season opener on Sept.

2, tens of thousands of fans got up from their seats and waved.

The kids and families responded, and “The Wave” was born.

The Hawkeyes and their opponents have joined in on the fun, with Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck calling it his favorite tradition in college football.

“It’s really the unique thing about Iowa,” Hodgson said.

“People care about kids and families everywhere, but we have noticed — first through the ‘Kid Captain’ program and now ‘The Wave’ — how much it means to people even if they don’t have a family member directly affected. They really kind of adopt those kids, and it feels like they’re their own and they want to go out of their way to support them.”

Houston’s Jose Altuve voted best by players for second year in a row NEW YORK (AP) — Houston second baseman Jose Altuve was voted outstanding player for the second straight season in Players Choice Awards balloting by the Major League Baseball Players Association.

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo was selected Marvin Miller Man of the Year, given to the player who most inspires other players through on-field performances and contributions to his community. Rizzo was treated for limited state classical Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2008 and in 2012 founded the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation, which funds pediatric cancer research and supports the families of children with cancer.

Altuve, who led the As-

tros to their first World Series championship, also was voted outstanding AL player for the second straight year. He hit .346 and won his third AL batting title in four years. Miami outfielder Giancarlo Stanton was the outstanding NL player, leading the major leagues with 59 home runs and 132 RBIs. Washington right-hander Max Scherzer was picked as the outstanding NL pitcher, going 16-6 with a 2.51 ERA and an NL-leading 268 strikeouts.

Cleveland right-hander Corey Kluber was the AL’s outstanding pitcher with an 18-4 record and big league-best 2.25 ERA. New York outfielder Aaron Judge was the top AL rookie, setting a major league rookie record with 52 homers. Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman

Cody Bellinger was the top NL rookie, hitting an NL rookie record 39 homers after his late April debut.

Washington first baseman Ryan Zimmerman and Kansas City third baseman Mike Moustakas were the top comeback players. After shoulder, wrist, thumb, foot, hamstring and oblique injuries, the 33-year-old Zimmerman hit .303 with 36 homers and 108 RBIs, earning his first All-Star Game selection since 2009.

The 29-year-old Moustakas returned from a torn anterior cruciate ligament sustained in May 2016 and hit .272 with 38 homers and 85 RBIs. Balloting among big league players took place on Sept. 19 and results were announced Wednesday.

Patriots claim Martellus Bennett after Packers waive the tight end FOXBOROUGH, Mass.

(AP) — The New England Patriots claimed tight end Martellus Bennett off waivers on Thursday, a day after he was cut by the Green Bay Packers for “failing to disclose Bennett a physical condition.”

He didn’t play in the Packers’ 30-17 loss on Monday to the Detroit Lions after being listed as doubtful for the game.

The 30-year-old then sat out practice Wednesday and was listed as having a shoulder injury as Green Bay began preparations for its game Sunday at Chicago.

Now, if he passes a physical, he will be reunited with the team he won a Super Bowl with last season.

The Patriots face the Broncos in Denver on Sunday night.

“Martellus with the Patriots, it just seems natural to me,” Von Miller said.

“It seems natural. It’s a perfect fit. He was perfect for them last year, and they won a Super Bowl with him last year. So, it’s a perfect fit.”

Bennett signed with the Packers as an unrestricted free agent this past offseason, securing a three-year, $21 million contract that included a $6.3 million signing bonus. He has started seven games this season, with 24 catches for 233

yards.

But it’s been a huge dropoff from his output with the Patriots last season.

Bennett was traded by Chicago to New England prior to the 2016 season and became one of quarterback Tom Brady’s main targets when Rob Gronkowski was sidelined for the season after eight games following a back injury. Bennett caught 55 passes for 701 yards and had a career-high seven touchdowns on his way to earning a Super Bowl ring.

The only question is if Bennett still has a desire to play anymore.

During the Packers’ bye week he indicated on an Instagram post that he would likely retire after this season.

“After conversations with my family I’m pretty sure these next eight games will be the conclusion of my NFL career,” he wrote. “To everyone who has poured themselves and time into my life and career. These next games are for you.

Thank you.”

Gronkowski has been healthy and more productive this season, catching 34 passes for 509 yards with five touchdowns.

But offseason tight end acquisition Dwayne Allen has underwhelmed, and has yet to catch a pass this season.

Third-string tight end Jacob Hollister has just three catches for 37 yards.

The Patriots released defensive lineman Geneo Grissom.

Wilson throws pair of TDs in Seahawks’ win over Cardinals GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Russell Wilson threw two touchdown passes to Jimmy Graham and the Seattle Seahawks added to their history of success in Arizona with a 22-16 victory over the Cardinals on Thursday night.

The Seahawks (6-3) limited Adrian Peterson to 29 yards in 21 carries in a game marred by a host of injuries, including a season-ending one to Seattle cornerback Richard Sherman.

The Seahawks improved to 4-0-1 in Arizona in Bruce Arians’ five seasons as coach of the Cardinals (4-5). The only time the Seahawks haven’t beaten Arians’ team in Arizona was in last season’s 6-6 tie.

Seattle’s Kam Chancellor forced a fumble by Peterson on Arizona’s first offensive play and later tackled him in the end zone for a safety.

Sherman limped off the field in the third quarter, one of at least seven players who left the game with injuries. Coach Pete Carroll said after the game that Sherman had a ruptured Achilles tendon.

Wilson, sacked a season-high five times, completed 22 of 32 passes for 238 yards. Arizona’s Drew Stanton, in his second start since Carson Palmer went down with a broken arm, completed 24-of-47 for 273 yards and a touchdown.

Larry Fitzgerald caught 10 passes for 113 yards for the Cardinals, topping 15,000 yards receiving for his career in the process.

The night’s biggest play came early in the fourth quarter. With his team leading 15-10, Wilson scrambled and spun his way out of serious trouble repeatedly before throwing from his heels to Doug Baldwin.

Antoine Bethea fell down trying to knock the pass away and Baldwin raced downfield on a 54-yard play to the Arizona 2-yard line.

“That was an extraordinary play,” Carroll said. “I need to see it again because I can imagine all of those spins and all that stuff he was doing to find the time. “ Arians called the play “probably the deciding factor in the game.”

“The defense played lights out, other than one play,” Arians said.

Wilson threw 2 yards to Graham on the next play and the Seahawks led 22-10 with 12:49 to play.

Kerwynn Williams scored on a 1-yard run with 20 seconds to play for the Cardinals.

Penalty Flood Seattle entered the game as the most penalized team in the league with 82, nine more than its nearest competitor, the New York Jets and it looks like their lead in that category for another week is assured.

With their 12 penalties (for 108 yards) on Thursday, the Seahawks have 94 in nine games.

The Seahawks had 16 penalties for 138 yards in their home loss to Washington on Sunday.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Call 641-792-2473.

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

Bible Study: Tuesday 10:00am.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Handicapped accessible.

2500 S. 13th Ave. E. 792-1620. www.communityheights.org.

Congregational United Church of Christ-Baxter Pastor Melissa Sternhagen 218 S. Main Baxter, 9:30am Sunday School, 10:30am. Worsip www.baxterucc.com Check us out on Facebook

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

Rev. Jessica Petersen, Pastor.

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

Accessible to all.

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

Bible Study Thursdays 5:00pm.

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

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

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

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

Tuesdays and Fridays, 7 p.m.

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

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

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

Independent Fundamental Baptist Church.

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

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

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

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

Year) 6:45PM. Adult Bible Study/prayer 6:45PM. Call 792-4470.

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

Worship 10:30am; nursery available.

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

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

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

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

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

Web:www.NewtonFirstBaptist.com and on facebook.

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

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

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

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

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

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

All are welcome! Handicap Accessible. http://www.newtonfirstlutheran.org First Presbyterian 220 N 2nd Ave E. Newton Rev. Meghan Davis 10:00 am Fellowship, 10:30 am Worship, 11:30 am Fellowship, Handicap Accessible. Everyone Welcome! 6:30 & 9am Men’s Group 1st & 3rd Thursday, Gentle Yoga Class 11:00am Tuesday.

Yoga Chair Class 3pm Thursday.

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

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

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

Thanksgiving Eve Service Nov. 22 at 7:00 pm

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

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

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

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

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

10:10 am service.

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

Sunday Worship service 10 am.

Wednesday Bible Study 6pm.

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

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

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

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

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

Office Hours: Mon. - Thurs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR JASPER COUNTY IOWA (Juvenile Division) IN THE INTERESTS OF L.D.J. (DOB: OCTOBER 6, 2016) A CHILD JUVENILE NO.: JVJV003838 ORIGINAL NOTICE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO: Chauncey Lee Jones You are notified that there is now on file in the office of the clerk of the above court, a petition in the above-entitled actions, which prays the parental rights of the child in interest be terminated.

The Petitioner is the State of Iowa whose attorney is Jonathan D. Noble, and whose address is 114 West 3rd Street North, Newton, Iowa 50208, Iowa.

You are further notified that Termination of Parental Rights hearing shall be held before the Juvenile Court on the 1st day of December, 2017, at 10:00 o'clock A.M. in the Courtroom 303 of the Jasper County Courthouse in Newton, Iowa.

If you require the assistance of auxiliary aids or services to participate in court because of a disability, immediately call your district ADA coordinator at (563) 589-4448. (If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800-735-2942.)

October 27 and November 3 & 10 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE UNITED STATES MARSHALS SERVICE NOTICE OF UNITED STATES MARSHALS SALE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF IOWA Case 4:17-CV-00127 United States of America, vs.

ROBERT EUGENE JENKINS, et al., Defendants.

By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa, on the 16th day of October, 2017, notice is hereby given that I will sell by public auction for cash or certified check on Tuesday, December 5, 2017, at 11:00 a.m., at the Jasper County Courthouse, 101 1st Street North, Newton, Iowa, 50208, the following described real estate, situated in the County of Jasper, and the State of Iowa: Lot Twenty-One in Block “M” Aurora Heights Subdivision in the City of Newton, Jasper County, Iowa, as appears in Plat Book D, at Page 134 in the Office of the Recorder of said county.

PROPERTY SOLD SUBJECT TO TAXES & SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS NO RIGHT OF REDEMPTION Contact County Treasurer for information on taxes PAYMENT DUE AT TIME OF SALE BY CASHIERS CHECK, CERTIFIED CHECK, OR MONEY ORDER ONLY MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO TREASURER OF THE UNITED STATES ROBERT L. OTTO ACTING UNITED STATES MARSHAL SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF IOWA INTERESTED PARTIES MAY CONTACT: Rhonda M. Porter U.S. Attorney's Office 110 E. Court Ave. Des Moines IA 50309 (515) 473-9356 October 27 and November 3, 10 & 17

PERSONAL

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Meets Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday.

7:00 PM in Basement of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church Southeast

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.

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EMPLOYMENT

HANDYMAN MAINTENANCE MAN in Monroe, Iowa pay based on experience, different types of work needed, minimum wage $12/hr. Call Steve 515-707-7781 AUCTION

RENTALS

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 LARGE 2 BR apartment, 550 square ft., hardwood floors, deck, dishwasher, heat and water paid, laundry facilities on site, off street parking, $550/month plus deposit. 641-792-8366 VERY SMALL 1 bedroom house, stove, refrigerator, quiet location. Must have good references. $315/month 641-792-4388 Winter is Coming!

Studio and 2 bedroom apartments available with all utilities paid.

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

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

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2014 SHASTA Flyte 3150K Travel trailer comes w/ 3 bedroom bunkhouse in the rear w/ spacious storage, one slide includes bunk style table and jackknife couch (sleeps 2-3), queen size bed up front w/ storage cabinets and extra storage underneath, electric awning and tow-jack, outdoor kitchen w/ second refrigerator and propane grill. Asking $18,500 or OBO. 563-249-6886.

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

641-792-0860 2015 HONDA XR650L Dirt Bike, good condition, 2800 miles, $5,500 call 641-5210923 2015 SOFTAIL Slim Harley Davidson, 1700 miles, many extras on bike, great condition, need to sell quickly $13,419 641-5216756

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FOR SALE

WANTED

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

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

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

3 MINI NFL football helmets: KC, Green Bay and Seattle, same size as the ones at Medicine Shoppe $20. each Cash. 641-7921582.

ARIENS SNO-TEK snow blower, single stage 22” BS205CC ES, new 2010, used one season. $300.

641-792-3557 ARIENS SNOWBLOWER 4HP, runs good, hardly used. $300. or OBO. 641521-6773.

BUCK DEER Decoy with antlers $50., stainless steel sink $25., appoximately 50 3-5# old window weights $80. or OBO. Old red wagon (kids), be neat in a flower garden. $20. 641-2751051.

CHRISTIAN BOOKS includes new titles .25¢ Ask for Connie Robertson 641-521-6465.

GOLF CLUBS: Wilson Ultra Prestige Tour #1-#3#5 woods, Dyna Power oversize irons #3-#9 with PW & LW Wilson blade style putter, all in good condition, bag, balls and tees, great starter set. 641521-3279.

JET DC – 1100 A portable dust collector. $450. or OBO. 641-275-5410.

OUTDOOR CHRISTMAS light sets, new. 641-2755411.

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

1962 FORD Galaxy 500XL, white, 2 door, hardtop, new front bucket seats and carpet. $6300. 641521-8965 1986 DODGE Ram pick up, 4 wheel drive $2500 obo. 515-313-5502

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1992 CHEVY K1500 with Meyer 7'6 plow with wings. $3500 obo 641-521-1189.

COUNTRY KITTENS. Free to good homes, 8 weeks old. 515-661-3774.

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2 BEDROOM mobile home, stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, C/A, quiet location. Good references. $460/month 641-792-4388 2 BR HOUSE AND 1 & 2 & 3 BDRM apartments: heat, water, stove, refrigerator, drapes all included.

Off-street parking. 641792-4000.

1997 CHEVY Silverado 1500, runs good, no rust, 110,000 miles. $3000, call 641-521-2441.

1997 FORD Conversion Van. Heavy ½ ton, great for towing. New front end and front tires. Runs great. $2400. 515-778-2792 FOR SALE: 1986 F250, 4 wd with 7' Western snow blade. $3400.00. 515-5375665 .

UTILITY H&H trailer 5ft x 10ft, new in 2008, new tires, has spare, jack & lug wrench, drop gate, single axle $1100. 641-521-5141 DAEWOO-DD802L DOZER $20,000. 641-792-4332

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

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

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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.

Baxter Route 833 E. 7 1/2 St. N. E. 9th St. N. E. 13th St. N.

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.

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.

The Newton Daily News has an exciting full time opportunity for a Customer Service Representative in the circulation department.

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.

Circulation Customer Service Representative

Baxter Route 835 High St. Station St. State St. Harrison Ave. East St.

The successful candidate will be self-directed and have the ability to communicate effectively with subscribers and carriers.

Must possess a positive attitude, excellent organizational skills and the ability to work in a team environment.

Please send resume or call:

Kelly Vest, Circulation Director 641-792-3121 Ext 6550 200 1st Ave E, P.O. Box 967, Newton, IA 50208 kvest@newtondailynews.com

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EOE • Skilled Iowa Employer • Drug free workplace You must possess and maintain a valid drivers license, proof of insurance, reliable transportation and acceptable motor vehicle record.

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Owner’s Advantage Note from the CEO:

Debit card fraud is on the rise and it can happen to anyone. One of the best ways to be proactive against internet fraud is to use the Shazam Bolts app. This free app will monitor your card activity and send you text alerts and emails. It is available for both Android and Apple products.

Corinne Coyle, President/CEO

Farewell Rhonda!

Advantage Credit Union wishes to congratulate our Teller Supervisor, Rhonda on a happy retirement! Rhonda has been with us since 2001 and will be retiring in July.

Rhonda plans on moving to Florida to be with her family this summer.

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!

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

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

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

Tour the residence in the last three-story structure in Colfax

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Central Iowa farmers focus on higher yields as commodity prices continue to be low GOOD DEAL? Farmers make their push for passage of Trans-Pacific Partnership

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Congratulations to Nathan Tremel, winner of the 2017 Advantage Credit Union Annual Scholarship.

Ron Jones, Chairman Steve Hartz, Vice Chairman Jennifer Patty, CFO Kimberly Clark, Secretary Hollie VanWyk, Credit Comm. Chair Darla Modlin, Credit Committee Jane Odland, Audit Comm. Chair Randy Dykstra, Audit Committee Judd Keuning, Audit Committee

TOO BIG?: Mega-mergers worry U.S. senator, farmers

This credit union is federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration

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TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Nov. 10). You’re changing and so are your wishes. Your efforts to be a better communicator on all levels will lead to astounding luck. A long process will end happily. What you pay forward before the end of the year will change someone’s life. A group will progress in

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part because of your intelligent leadership from within. Cancer and Taurus adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 45, 7, 12, 22 and 15.

ARIES (March 21-April 19).

You take pleasure in maintaining your friendships. It’s not so easy for all your loved ones.

Some find it difficult to be social, so it’s wonderful that you’re willing to reach out and take the initiative.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20).

It’s time to expand the social circle again -- an effort that will pay off in laughter and fun as well as in the context of business and finance. One way is to plan an event that will

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GEMINI (May 21-June 21).

The mistake may have been an honest one, but that doesn’t change what happened. Try to be logical and methodical as you work out how to make things right and how to make sure this doesn’t happen again.

CANCER (June 22-July 22).

What’s not advancing in your life is retreating. Chances are, you’re fine with this. You can’t move everything forward at once. And letting cycles run their natural course is the smart thing to do.

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).

One of something is a choice.

Two is an accumulation. Three is a collection. Moving into the higher numbers will involve more rules, hierarchies and categorizations. The more organized you are, the more you can handle.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).

The ideal way to behave in the situation isn’t written in the manners books. Also, a person can be caring and compassionate and still have no idea how to do the right thing. You’ll help in this regard today.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).

Flip the problem around in your mind, because the obvious solution may not be the best one. Furthermore, it may very well be the case that you can get more use from your obstacles than from the things that are going easily right.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Not one to be cynical or pessimistic, you know to listen to those voices inside that might be nudging you toward an uncomfortable conclusion.

This is intuition warning you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). When the weather turns cold, the stagnant water freezes long before the running water.

To avoid rigidity of mind, body or spirit, keep moving.

To avoid rigidity of style, keep seeking new influence.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The problem is like a kinked-up Slinky. In your efforts to handle the twist, things coil into themselves, become even more entangled, until it’s absolutely a mess. Two choices: Either throw it away, or call it art.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).

You’re an integral part of whatever group you join, even if you’re new there. Don’t underestimate your energy.

Your joy is contagious; your curiosity is a stimulant for all around you.

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