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Supervisors discuss annex building repairs

By Kayla Singletary Newton Daily News Jasper County Board of Supervisors discussed but took no action on plans Tuesday to move forward with the repair of the annex basement.

With chair Joe Brock absent from the meeting, the supervisors discussed approving Shive-Hattery recommendations for extensive excavation work and waterproofing of the 88 year-old building.

Supervisor Doug Cupples said the board has been “working as hard as ever” when looking at the space of the annex building and considering what to do.

“My personal opinion is this, I think that we should start the process of repairing the annex building,” Cupples said. “When we start that we have to take the people that are in the basement out and put them somewhere temporarily.”

Cupples said the removal of employees from the basement was also recommended by the mold company, Midwest Indoor Air Quality, who did the air quality inspection in April.

“I want to do this incrementally and where we aren’t spending a million bucks up front,” Cupples said. “Being able to do things by thinking it out, and when we do start tearing walls out, we need to have the mold remediation worker go in there to see what’s actually going on and take the right steps.”

Cupples said he believes the board of supervisors need a plan of action, which requires steps. He said once they start digging into the building, and if it’s really too bad to fix, then they will look at other building options.

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Kayla Singletary/Daily News Supervisor Doug Cupples listens during Tuesday’s meeting of the Jasper County Board of Supervisors. The supervisors discussed plans to repair the annex building’s basement and remove the Jasper County Health Department’s employees temporarily.

David Dolmage/Daily News Sherm Welker, Senior Project Manager for the Hansen Company, points out features of the new Berg Middle School to NCSD Superintendent Bob Callaghan during a tour of the site Tuesday morning.

Teachers tour new BMS for the first time

By David Dolmage Newton Daily News Teachers and staff members at Berg Middle School got their first look at the new Berg during a tour of the construction site Tuesday morning. The new middle school, built to replace an aging facility that’s been plagued by issues over the years, is the result of a $26.9 million bond, approved last year in a 66 percent margin by voters.

On Tuesday, teachers at the middle school got their first chance to walk through the new school.

Berg Middle School Principal Lisa Sharp said she was impressed by her initial visit, and she’s excited to take the reins at the district’s newest building when construction is completed.

“I think that the kids and the teachers will have a beautiful and classy educational environment,” Sharp said.

David Dolmage/Daily News Berg Middle School Principal Lisa Sharp listens during a tour of the new Berg, currently under construction behind the current middle school. Completion is expected for 2019, and during a tour on Tuesday construction officials said the project remains on time and under budget.

Sharp said teachers have been involved with the construction process since the beginning, making suggestions about the design, serving on various committees and now that there are finally opportunities to tour the new build-

ing, she thinks the excitement is steadily growing as teachers watch the project take shape. Knowing the community is behind the project is an important factor as well Sharp said.

“It’s very exciting that the community supported

‘Digging Newton’ mural established through community effort

By Kayla Singletary Newton Daily News Fossils, a buffalo horn, sea shells and a cast of the Jasper County Courthouse are just a few clay tiles that can be found on a recently established mural located on the Forbes Office Solutions building in downtown Newton.

An art project that was intended for local fifth and sixth graders expanded to a community-wide event reaching six area towns.

The project was made possible with a partial grant from the Grinnell Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, donations from the Mary Homeier Memorial Fund, the Wilma Bucklin Memorial Fund and the Janette Pierce Memorial Fund.

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Kayla Singletary/Daily News The “Digging Newton” mural was established on the Forbes Office Solutions building after a year-long project by more than 100 volunteers.

This weekend, Jasper County residents will have a chance to celebrate their part in the history of Iowa State University as the ISU extension office celebrates it’s 100th anniversary in the county. The extension office has been a part of the county’s history, but the county also had an important role to play in the formation of ISU as well.

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this, it sends a strong message to students and teachers,” Sharp said.

Due to space and design constraints the construction of the new middle school is taking place directly behind the existing facility, which will be torn down once the new school is completed. School administrators are hoping to complete that moving process during spring break week of 2019, and on Tuesday superintendent Bob Callaghan said he’s optimistic the project will continue to remain on schedule and under budget.

“We’re real proud of the fact that we had three tight bids on this project,” Callaghan told teachers during the tour Tuesday morning.

For Linda VerSteegt, an educational associate who works in the seventh and eighth-grade library at Berg, the construction of the new building is both

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Today is Thursday, Nov. 16, the 320th day of 2017. There are 45 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On Nov. 16, 1907, Oklahoma became the 46th state of the union.

On this date: In 1776, British troops captured Fort Washington in New York during the American Revolution.

In 1885, Canadian rebel leader Louis Riel was executed for high treason.

In 1939, mob boss Al Capone, ill with syphilis, was released from prison after serving 7 1/2 years for tax evasion and failure to file tax returns.

In 1945, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was founded at the conclusion of a conference in London.

In 1959, the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical “The Sound of Music” opened on Broadway.

In 1960, Academy Award-winning actor Clark Gable died in Los Angeles at age 59.

In 1982, an agreement was announced in the 57th day of a strike by National Football League players.

In 1997, China’s most prominent pro-democracy campaigner, Wei Jingsheng (way jeeng-shuhng), arrived in the United States after being released following nearly 18 years of imprisonment in his country.

Ten years ago: Senate Republicans blocked a $50 billion bill by Democrats that would have paid for several months of combat but also would have ordered troop withdrawals from Iraq to begin within 30 days. Poland’s new prime minister, Five years ago: Former CIA Director David Petraeus told Congress that classified intelligence showed the Sept. 11, 2012 attack in Benghazi, Libya, that killed U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans was a terrorist attack, but that the Obama administration withheld the suspected role of al-Qaida affiliates to avoid tipping them off.

One year ago: U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, addressing a U.N. conference in Morocco, made a stirring appeal to all countries — including his own — to press ahead with the fight against climate change, saying a failure to do so would be a “betrayal of devastating consequences.”

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Sporting lime green “mankinis” and black wigs, the men had hoped to take a picture in front of the “I Love Astana” sign.

But local police took action, detaining them on Friday and fining them 22,500 tenge ($68) each for committing minor hooliganism, according to the Kazakh news website.

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. ZIMBABWE UNDERGOES ‘BLOODLESS CORRECTION’ The army in the southern African nation says it has President Mugabe and his wife in custody and is securing government offices and patrolling the capital’s streets following a night of unrest.

2. SESSIONS SEEKS BALANCE IN PONDERING CLINTON PROBE In asking senior federal prosecutors to examine Republican grievances, the attorney general may be trying to placate Trump while maintaining the credibility of the Justice Department.

3. TRUMP NOW FACING ALABAMA SENATE SCANDAL The president returns from a long tour of Asia and walks straight into GOP panic over the

sexual misconduct accusations dogging Roy Moore.

4. CHINA SENDING ENVOY TO NORTH KOREA FOLLOWING TRUMP VISIT The move comes amid an extended chill in relations between the neighbors over Pyongyang’s nuclear weapons and missile programs.

5. NORTHERN CALIFORNIA GUNMAN KILLS 4, WOUNDS 10 IN RAMPAGE Kevin Neal was free on bail for a charge of stabbing a neighbor and had been the subject of a domestic violence call the day before the attack.

6. FAMILY F UNERAL FOR A THIRD OF TEXAS CHURCH SHOOTING VICTIMS A survivor of the shooting massacre at the small church in Sutherland Springs holds a funeral for his family: his pregnant wife and three of her children, his parents, a brother, and a

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7. WHAT IS NOW A TARGET OF GOP IN TAX BILL Ending “Obamacare’s” requirement that Americans get insurance coverage, which would help pay for tax cuts.

8. SCIENTISTS IN CALIFORNIA TRY 1ST GENE EDITING INSIDE THE BODY Through an IV, 44-year-old Brian Madeux received billions of copies of a corrective gene and a genetic tool to cut his DNA in a precise spot.

9. ‘PEOPLE ARE GOING TO HATE ME OVER THIS’ People magazine names Blake Shelton its Sexiest Man Alive for 2017, and the country music star jokes that he’s going to use it “in every conversation.”

10. WHAT MIGHT SELL FOR $100 MILLION A mystical painting of Christ holding a crystal orb by Leonardo da Vinci is being auctioned at Christie’s in New York.

Entertainment Rare painting by Leonardo da Vinci auctioned in New York

Today’s Birthdays Journalist Elizabeth Drew is 82. Actor David Leisure is 67. Actress Marg Helgenberger is 59. Former MLB All-Star pitcher Dwight Gooden is 53. Rhythm-and-blues singer Bryan Abrams (Color Me Badd) is 48. Actress Martha Plimpton is 47. Actor Michael Irby is 45. Actress Missi Pyle is 45.

Olympic gold medal figure skater Oksana Baiul is 40. Actress Maggie Gyllenhaal is 40. Pop singer Trevor Penick is 38. NBA player Amare Stoudemire is 35.

NEW YORK (AP) — A painting thought by scholars to be one of only a few by Leonardo da Vinci to have survived the half-millennia since the artist’s death is set to be auctioned Wednesday in New York, where it is guaranteed to sell for at least $100 million.

Art lovers have lined up by the thousands at special presale exhibitions in Hong Kong, San Francisco, London and New York to see the only work by the Renaissance master in private hands.

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called “Salvator Mundi” or “Savior of the World,” is one of fewer than 20 paintings by Leonardo da Vinci known to exist, according to Christie’s, the auction house conducting the sale.

“I can hardly convey how exciting it is for those of us directly involved in its sale,” said Christie’s specialist Alan Wintermute.

“The word ‘masterpiece’ barely begins to convey the rarity, importance and sublime beauty of Leonardo’s painting.”

Wintermute called it “the Holy Grail of old master paintings.”

A backer of the auction has guaranteed a bid of at least $100 million (85 million euros). Experts have said it might be worth more, except for its generally poor state of preservation and lingering questions about its authenticity.

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ing dates from around 1500 and shows Christ dressed in Renaissance-style robes, his right hand raised in blessing as his left hand holds a crystal sphere.

The painting’s history is as mysterious as Jesus’ enigmatic gaze, which invites comparison to a better-known Leonardo work, the “Mona Lisa.”

“Salvator Mundi” was owned by King Charles I of England in the mid1600s and was auctioned by the son of the Duke of Buckingham in 1763.

It then disappeared from view until 1900, when it resurfaced and was acquired by a British collector. At the time, it was thought to be a work of a Leonardo disciple, rather than the master himself.

The painting was sold again in 1958 and then acquired in 2005, badly damaged and partly painted-over, by a consortium of art dealers who paid less than $10,000.

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Local & State News Annex Continued from Page 1A “We can’t spend money foolishly so I have no desire to do that, and I vote to do this incrementally,� Cupples said. “I believe with a proper remodel, we could acquire more space that’s down there and at the same time not cost the county millions of dollars.�

Supervisor Denny Carpenter said he has been in contact with Adam Sparks, the county’s maintenance director, and they have worked out what they are going to do at the annex building. Carpenter also said he has looked at four different buildings in the community to buy and the price “just wasn’t there.â€? “Now it’s a matter of Shive-Hattery drawing up the plans and take bids on getting this work done ‌ we are down to that point,â€? Carpenter said. “It’s going to make the most sense for the least amount of money and make the building more water-

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proof in the end.�

Cupples said according to the engineering firm Shive-Hattery, the annex building’s foundation “is in good condition.�

The supervisors said they don’t have any locations in mind of where to move the employees who are in the basement. They didn’t vote on any items concerning the annex building during Tuesday’s meeting.

The findings of the investigation by Shive-Hattery presented in June recommended extensive excavation work and waterproofing to the building foundation.

To complete the excavation work, the east stairwell would need to be removed.

The report also recommends removing the south dock area and adding a new entryway and ADA-accessible ramp. The project estimate is more than $600,000.

Other business: • Kurt Jackson director of the Jasper County Veterans Affairs board presented a new guideline to the board of supervisors con-

cerning the way it selects who serves on the commission. Currently the board of supervisors appoint the commissioners.

Jackson said he would like to advertise for the members and then have the commission go through the applicants and pick who would most closely fit the board’s needs.

From those selections, Jackson said he’d like the board of supervisors to then approve who to bring on.

Supervisor Doug Cupples asked Jackson what the benefit would be for him to make the selections. “I’m going to make sure that what we are looking for are qualified veterans to fill the position, and to make sure they fit the needs we are looking for,� Jackson said. “I would just be the facilitator, and I wouldn’t do the interview.�

Jackson said the last commissioner who was appointed he didn’t know he was appointed until after the fact. He said he also would like the ability to sug-

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bittersweet and exhilarating. As a sixth-grader, VerSteegt was one of the first students to attend Berg Junior High School when it opened its doors to students in 1961. All four of her children attended Berg, and now after having worked at the school for the past 15 years, it’s become a second home to her. Still, she’s excited to see the progress on the new building, looking out the windows to check on the construction daily. “It’s going to be really, really nice. It’ll take some getting used to,� VerSteegt said. “It’ll be a nice addition to the district.�

After spending so many years at Berg, VerSteegt said it’ll be hard to leave behind the familiar walkways, and she’ll miss the art that students have adorned the walls with at Berg over the years. “I’ll be melancholy when we leave this building, we’ll have pictures of the artwork but it’s not the same as the work they did with their hands,� VerSteegt said.

for Arts and Artists Linda Klepinger said. “The Grinnell Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution meet here once a month and one of them had suggested that there was a national grant available.�

Klepinger said they were going to center the project around fifth and sixth graders at Berg Middle School and when it became tougher than expected for just the students to create clay tiles, the project became much larger. “Where we were hoping to put the mural the building owner declined,�

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gest not re-appointing commissioners. “We are on the same page, our veterans are super important and I don’t want to be cutting corners with these guys,� Cupples said. “I think this board will get more volunteers than other boards might.�

Jasper County Auditor Dennis Parrot made the suggestion that if the board of supervisors liked the process Jackson was describing, then they could table it and implement it when doing all of the county’s board appointments. “Let’s table it this week and let’s hone it in,� Cupples said. “I want to do this right and I don’t want to just throw something out there — I love the concept of having this in order.�

The supervisors voted to table the discussion. • Supervisors approved Elderly Nutrition to apply for funding from FY19 Aging Resources of Central Iowa. Kelli Van Manen said they apply every two years and this year they will be request-

Klepinger said. “Then Newton Main Street contacted us, and they wanted to see if there was a way that the waffle siding could be covered on the Forbes building.�

Klepinger said the structure of the building’s east side had to be reconstructed by the foreman of the project, Rick Stewart. Each tile weighed six pounds and were made of GFRC, a concrete product mixed with fiberglass for added strength. “Forbes was gracious enough to go with our proposal,� Klepinger said. “The contributors have been such a cross-section of more than 140 people and hands on labor — it also was made possible through several grants and several memori-

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als from former Jasper County residents.�

Klepinger said Mary Homeier was a many, many year fixture of downtown Newton, and when she passed away a few years ago there was a memorial left in her name by her niece. “We just kept thinking what would be appropriate, well Mary Homeier loved being downtown and she would walk downtown every day,�

Klepinger said. “She would’ve loved this and she would’ve been there every single day checking on it.�

Klepinger said Homeier was also one of the last artists in Jasper County to paint en plein air besides Laura Lengeling.

Now “Digging Newton,� a 14-by-18 foot mural, catches the eyes of passerbys. The 210 tiles represent the roots of the community and show approximately four periods

of fossils and artifacts.

The Central College Media Relations Class also played a huge role in establishing the mural. Klepinger said they work closely with the college, and students were assigned to take on the project by contacting students, volunteers and teachers. “I think this is what’s key, you got a mural that takes you through time fossil wise from when Iowa was under water and then as you go up, you get closer to present day fossils that might be found,�

Klepinger said. “Our Jasper County Courthouse is on the historic registry and we wanted to incorporate that.�

The courthouse was constructed by locals Kris Simbro and Jerry Kingery.

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veryone tells their realtor they want to live in a neighborhood with mature trees, a place with plenty of shade, set apart from those new cookie cutter houses out by the suburbs where the trees all look like toothpicks tossed randomly in the front yard. I imagine that realtors are always glad to acquiesce to this request, after all, they’re probably long gone by fall when the real work begins.

I’ve always wondered if those same people who wanted all the big trees ever call their realtor back on a crisp Sunday afternoon, and complain. “Why didn’t you warn us,” they’d say, as the bags of leaves start to pile up on the curb.

Leaf removal is no small matter in my neighborhood. I live in Beaverdale, just west of downtown, and while it was originally one of the suburbs of Des

Moines, the city has grown to surround it, and we’re right in the heart of things here these days. We’re also right under the canopy of trees. There are more than 20 trees in my yard, and half of them are deciduous. I guess I should be fortunate the vast majority are easy to maintain evergreens, but it’s hard to focus on the positive when you’re filling your 100th yard waste bag of the year.

There isn’t any real solution here. The house wouldn’t be the same without the trees shading it all summer, I’ll never cut them down. What I really need is a good supply of cheap labor in order to keep the yard in tip top shape all year. Hiring yard work out has been a mixed bag for me in the past, I’ve gotten really good service from a couple of professional companies, but I’ve paid through the nose, and I’ve also gotten some pretty mediocre work

out of a couple of dudes I hired off of Craigslist and then had to watch like a hawk all afternoon. This year I’m going to try an entirely new direction; I’m going to look for volunteers.

I’ve got an ideal candidate in mind, for weeks now I’ve seen friends, mostly female, posting on Facebook about how much they love fall. Pumpkin spice lattes, North Face jackets, Ugg boots, making lists of their favorite things about fall, the whole nine yards. If you’re on social media you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about.

So this year, I’m going to turn my yard into the perfect place to celebrate fall. I mean, could there be a better place to get in touch with nature besides raking leaves in my backyard? I’ll have a number of different backgrounds available, and I’d be glad to help you select that perfect filter so all of your friends will see you right in the midst of fall. I’ll even keep the pumpkin spice lattes flowing, anything to get these leaves out of here.

I’m banking on the promise that the first time you spend all day raking leaves is novel and exciting, but every time after

it’s just a chore. Maybe I can recruit down at the local Starbucks, it might even save me a few bucks if I can catch them after they’ve already picked up their latte. If I sound desperate, it’s because I am.

I’ve tried just about everything to find the perfect way to get rid of leaves.

I’ve burned them, I’ve mulched them, I’ve bagged them, I’ve even blown them into the neighbor’s yard. One year I filled the back of my truck with leaves and just drove around town for an hour, hoping they’d quietly redistribute themselves into new neighborhoods. So far I haven’t been able to find a solution that doesn’t involve hours of week, and like Santa, I’ve come to the conclusion I need a formidable workforce to tackle this project.

So, if you love fall, and I haven’t managed to scare you off yet, come on over this weekend. We can talk about your favorite things about fall while we rake some leaves. Bring your favorite Uggs, your North Face fleece, and your cowl sweater, I’ll supply the pumpkin spice lattes.

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American Conservative Ben Shapiro

What are our representatives supposed to do?

During America’s founding era, a significant debate took place about the nature of representation in a democratically elected government. Were representatives supposed to act as simple proxies for their constituents? Or were they supposed to exercise independent judgment? Edmund Burke was a forceful advocate for the latter position: A representative, he said, was supposed to exercise his “mature judgment, his enlightened conscience.

And “he ought not to sacrifice to you, to any man, or to any set of men living.” John Stuart Mill, too, believed that representatives ought to act independently; he said: “A person whose desires and impulses are his own...is said to have a character.

One whose desires and impulses are not his own, has no character, no more than a steam-engine has a character.”

Then there were those who argued that to exercise independent judgment would be to betray voters, that they sent you there with a mission, and your job is to fulfill that mission. This so-called delegate view of representation is supremely transactional — we only bother electing representatives in this view in order to do the work we’re not willing to do. They aren’t elected to spend time learning about the issues or broaden their perspective beyond the regional. They’re there to do what you want them to do.

This debate has finally come to a head recently, not because sectional representatives have forgone their voters but because characterless people are running for office more and more. Those who believe in the Burkean model oppose such people — we say that to put those without character in charge of policy is to leave our future in the hands of the untrustworthy. Those who believe in the delegate model can embrace such people — they say that so long as the representative votes the right way on the issues, they can murder dogs in the backyard or allegedly molest young girls. Nina Burleigh’s perspective on then-President Bill Clinton falls into this second camp. “I would be happy to give him a blow job just to thank him for keeping abortion legal,” she said. So does Rep. Mo Brooks’ perspective on Alabama Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore. He said: “Roy Moore will vote right ...

That’s why I’m voting for Roy Moore.”

There’s a certain freedom to this perspective.

It allows us to forgo discussion about the nature of the people we support — so long as they’re not lying about how they vote, we can trust them in office. The founders, however, would have rejected this perspective. The Federalist Papers are replete with explanations of just why a good government would require good men. The founders greatly feared the constraints of a parchment barrier against characterless men; they didn’t trust human nature enough to believe that child molesters or puppy torturers would be bound by simple conformity with the public will.

And the founders were right. History has shown that bad men in positions of power rarely get better; they often get worse. They tend to abuse power. They tend to exercise their judgment — or lack thereof — even when they pledge to do otherwise.

That means that we must measure our candidates for character as well as position. “May none but honest and wise men ever rule under this roof,” President John Adams prayed regarding the White House. He didn’t pray that they agree with him on tariffs.

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Emma Mershon lives again Emma was born 150 years ago in Newton at the Historic Mershon Mansion, which still majestically stands at 1111 N. Third Ave. E. Her Father James, who helped found the Newton Congregational Church back in the 1850s, is portrayed in a number of local History Journals. But, to a degree, others in the family were in the shadows.

Local Historian Larry Hurto brought Emma Mershon back to life in magnificent fashion during his recent program at the Newton Library. He held everyone’s keen attention during his 90 minute presentation, laced with historic pictures. Also, he read some flowery coverage of Emma’s musical programs by three different Newspapers back in the 1890s.

Those who have experienced other historic programs by Larry know how well he does his homework. His presentations are well organized with fascinating facts that have been well researched. Larry doesn’t just stand at the podium, but tends to “stroll” as he relates historical facts and figures from his fertile mind. His casual “Will Rogers” approach sets the audience at ease, yet definitely holds their attention.

Without question this “Prima Donna” of music from the past is one of Newton’s best kept secrets. Her performances at local churches and the ancient Lister Opera House are well documented, but somewhat lost in time. Emma, without question should shine as part of Newton’s history.

Several of us have suggested to Larry that he might prepare a condensed version of Emma’s

life, with fascinating highlights and pictures that could be presented to local Service Clubs, and other organizations. This would again help spread the word about a fantastic National and International Figure from right here in the Newton Community. She might also be “discovered” on national TV Programs such as 60 Minutes. This should not be considered as a pipe dream.

Meanwhile, I am just one of many of who thoroughly enjoyed this story by Larry Hurto of a very fascinating figure from Newton’s past. We would encourage him to schedule an “encore” presentation again at our Library, and explore a condensed version of his great program for broader usage. I am glad to be counted as one of his many admirers.

John D. McNeer Newton

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Carolyn M. Mayhew-Livengood Nov. 14, 2017 Carolyn M. Mayhew-Livengood, 83, of Newton, died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017, at Accura Healthcare of Newton West in Newton.

Funeral services for Carolyn are pending and Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton has been entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at Pence-Reese Funeral Home pencefh.com.

Lessons of the Holocaust with Brad Wilkening Thursday at Newton library Join Brad Wilkening of the Iowa Commission on Holocaust Education for a presentation on the lasting impact of the Holocaust at 6 p.m.

Thursday at the Newton Public Library. Wilkening will discuss how the Nazi party rose to power in Germany and share the valuable lessons to

be learned from one of the darkest times in human history. Wilkening has taught in schools and libraries across the region and encourages

all ages to attend.

This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Newton Public Library. Call 641-7924108 with questions.

Santa Paws in the Park

The Santa Paws in the Park event will take place from noon to 4 p.m.

Saturday at the cabin in Maytag Park in Newton.

All are invited to bring your family and pets for a photo with Santa. The cost is $10 for a 5x7 print. Attendees are asked to donate a new fleece blanket or dog toy and receive a digital copy of your image. Also available to purchase for $5.

For more information, contact info@pawsnablanket.org or visit pawsnablanket.org.

November Photo Hike

Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge will host the November Photo Hike from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday.

Please note that this is a late afternoon event. This program is free and open to the public.

Amateur and professional photographers of all ages and skill levels are welcome. Bring your own camera equipment, comfortable shoes/boots, long pants, a water bottle and your sense of wonder.

Weather permitting, be prepared to go off the walking trails. In case of inclement weather the Photo Hike will be canceled. Check Facebook for any cancellations.

Registration is required. Sign-up in advance by contacting Doreen Van Ryswyk at 515-994-3400 or Doreen_ vanryswyk@fws.gov.

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Hope for the Homeless United Presbyterian Church’s seventh through 12th grade youth experienced “Hope for the Homeless” Nov. 4 in the United Presbyterian Church parking lot.

The night began with a time of fellowship and viewing a movie about the realities of homelessness. The youth then constructed shelters out of cardboard and slept in the drizzling wet and cold temperatures to achieve their own understanding of what it was like to sleep without the comforts of home. The event

concluded the next morning with a hot breakfast. In addition to the overnighter, the youth collected blankets to be donated to Friends in Hope.

Participating youth included: Mikayla Creech, Garret Beerends, Kennedy Luncsford, Anna Hanbeck and Andrea Freeman. Special thanks to the following event chaperones: Jim Beerends, Duane, Joy and Morgan Daniels, Pastor Don and Cynthia Freeman, Scott Griffith, Christina Hanbeck and Chris Moore.

14th Annual Fall Arts & Crafts Show is Friday-Sunday in Des Moines

This is Iowa’s largest show, with more than 300 talented exhibitors from seven states presenting and selling the Midwest’s finest handcrafts.

The show is a production of Callahan Promotions, Inc. and offers patrons the chance to enjoy original, affordable arts and crafts. Products being sold include oak fur-

• Community Table Supper will meet at 5 p.m. Wednesday at Monroe United Methodist Church, 407 N. Monroe St. • Alcoholics Anonymous Beginner’s Support Group will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 223 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

• A Community Meal will meet at 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday at First United Methodist Church in the basement in Newton. Everyone welcome.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

Wednesday at the Masonic Temple in Prairie City.

• Newton Community Blood Drive will begin at 1 p.m. Thursday at DMACC Newton Conference Center, 600 N. Second Ave. W. Sign up to save a life today online at lifeservebloodcenter. org or by calling 800-287-4903.

• Newton Masonic Lodge No. 59 will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday at Newton Masonic Temple AF & AM, 208 First Ave. W. Meal will be served.

Masonic education begins at 6:45 p.m. with the stated meeting starting at 7:30 p.m. Tonight is Election Night.

• Pink Ribbon Support Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Skiff Medical Center, 204 N Fourth Ave. E. in Newton. Jill Clapper will be the speaker.

• Meal & Meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday at Emerson Hough Chapter of the Izaak Walton League, 889 Highway F36 W. in Newton.

• NAMI Family Support Group will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday in the in-service room in the basement at Skiff Medical Center, 204 N. Fourth Ave. E. in Newton. NAMI family support group is a peer-led group for adult family members, caregivers and loved ones of individuals living with mental illness.

• League of Women Voters of Jasper County will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Park Center Garden Room, 500 First St. N. in Newton. Dennis Parrott, Jasper County Auditor, will provide updates and current information about voter ID.

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Police Blotter Jasper County Sheriff ’s Office • Curt A. Main, 51, of Kellogg, was charged with fourth-degree criminal mischief at 3:40 p.m. Nov. 12 after an officer was called to a residence at 6809 Highway 6 E. to retrieve a dog.

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Chief among the reasons that thank-you notes are unwritten is that many people don’t know what to say.

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Man wanted in Nebraska arrested after chase in Iowa MASON CITY — Authorities say a man wanted in Nebraska for parole violations has been arrested in Iowa after leading state troopers there on a chase.

The Globe Gazette reports that a trooper had stopped 21-year-old Elias Mendoza for a suspected seat belt violation Tuesday morning in Mason City. The patrol says Mendoza then fled the stop in his vehicle.

The Iowa State Patrol gave chase, intentionally hitting Mendoza’s car. Troopers say Mendoza then fled on foot and was arrested inside a nearby apartment.

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CEDAR RAPIDS — Cedar Rapids police are identifying a man found dead on a front porch.

Police on Tuesday identified the victim of the Sunday night homicide as 40-yearold Tarrence Newman.

Officers were called Sunday night to a disturbance at a home. When they arrived, they found Newman dead on the front porch.

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IOWA CITY — A charity honoring a firefighter who died in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks is declining to accept a $100 donation from Gov. Kim Reynolds’ campaign.

The campaign had planned to donate $100 received from Iowa executive branch officials Kim and Connie Schmett to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Reynolds said the Schmetts were also removed as county co-chairs because their side work as agents of Saudi Arabia “wasn’t acceptable” and is facing an ethics review.

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CR advances proposal to restrict fireworks sales CEDAR RAPIDS — Cedar Rapids officials have taken the first steps to make it tougher for fireworks vendors to set up for sales.

Television station KCRG reports that the Cedar Rapids City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to advance an ordinance that would restrict fireworks sales to industrial zoning areas.

The vote to pass the first reading of the ordinance was 8-0. It must pass two more readings to take effect.

5 Muscatine official sues city’s mayor, claims defamation

MUSCATINE — The Muscatine city administrator has filed a lawsuit against the city’s mayor, alleging she defamed him during the mayor’s tumultuous first term that saw her removed from office and then returned to the position by a judge’s order.

The Muscatine Journal reports City Administrator Gregg Mandsager filed the lawsuit Friday against Mayor Diana Broderson, just days after she was elected to a second term.

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Iowa Senate GOP seeks outside help to respond to harassment DES MOINES (AP) — The Iowa Senate Republican caucus will seek outside counsel in responding to allegations of sexual harassment within the office that was highlighted at a trial this year, the chamber’s top GOP lawmaker said Tuesday, a move that diverts from the party’s response in the House and raises new questions about costs.

Senate Majority Leader Bill Dix told reporters his office has decided to put on hold plans to hire a human resources manager who would oversee harassment complaints at the Legislature. He said his caucus expressed concerns about accountability surrounding the new position.

“From my perspective, I want to be completely open and transparent,” the Shell Rock Republican said. “We want to

make sure that whatever we do, it has been done in the best possible way and the most accountable way.”

It’s unclear when an indeReynolds pendent organization will be hired and what such an entity will do. Dix said that will be determined, and the outside group could decide to investigate his office’s workplace culture. He didn’t offer more specifics about a timetable for bidding out the work or the cost involved.

House Speaker Linda Upmeyer, the top GOP lawmaker in that chamber, raised additional questions by announcing after Dix’s press conference

that she intends to still hire a human resources director. The job was originally intended to be a joint position that assists all legislative employees, including lawmakers and their staffs.

“I believe that this is the right decision,” the Clear Lake Republican said in a press release.

Dix announced plans to hire outside counsel hours after GOP Gov. Kim Reynolds told reporters that Dix and his Senate Republican staff should release any additional information from their internal investigation into alleged sexual harassment within the Senate GOP office. The issue centers on Kirsten Anderson, a former communications director for the Senate GOP caucus, who filed a lawsuit several years ago following her 2013 firing. She

testified at a trial this year that she was fired hours after reporting sexual harassment.

Dix maintains Anderson was fired for poor work performance, though a jury eventually awarded her $2.2 million.

The state later agreed to pay $1.75 million as part of a settlement. That money will be paid from the state’s general fund.

Dix said after the trial that his office would investigate the harassment allegations. But it was unclear whether an independent state agency would get involved in offering some type of human resources services to the Senate GOP office.

Ultimately, the agency wasn’t contracted.

Separately, a staffer within the Senate GOP office who was accused of harassment resigned in September. Dix would not comment at the

press conference why the staffer resigned despite repeated questions about it.

Senate GOP staff told The Associated Press this month an internal investigation into the allegations was complete, but no report or additional information would be shared with the public because of privacy concerns. Reynolds said there was a way to share information and protect privacy.

“If this is new information that was not brought out through the trial process, then I think that it should be made public,” she said.

Dix doubled down on his view Tuesday despite the governor’s remarks. Colin Tadlock, a spokesman for Upmeyer, said the speaker agreed with Reynolds that any additional information should be released.

Landowners Continued from Page 1A Iowa State University, and they plan to celebrate that role this weekend as they recognize their anniversary.

First established in 1856, Iowa State is one of the first land grant universities that would be established around the nation. After the Morrill Act of 1862, Iowa State was formally established as land grant university in 1864, with a goal of making higher education accessible to all. To fund schools like Iowa State, federal and state governments worked together to provide funding for the fledgling university by selling off large tracts of land the federal government still owned in the state of Iowa. The majority of the land that was sold to fund Iowa State was carved out of the northwest corner of the state, but a portion of that land also came from Jasper County as well.

More than 3,000 acres had been set aside in Jasper Coun-

Submitted Photos Photos from the archives of the Jasper County office Iowa State University extension office show the many ways that the extension office has impacted the lives of local residents over the years, through 4-H programs as well as science based programing to help improve the lives of farmers living in the county. This weekend the extension office will celebrate their 100th anniversary.

ty as a potential site for a new state capital after legislators decided to move towards a more central location in the state. When new state capital was located in Des Moines state legislators decided to sell off the 3,000 acres to help fund Iowa State University. This parcel, bisected by highway 163, is about a mile south of Prairie City.

“The university did some research to identify where those acres were, and we wanted to include them in the 100 year celebration be-

cause we want to make that connection with the people who currently own the land,” Crane said. “Their land helped get Iowa State University funded and started for the betterment of all the people in the state.”

On Sunday night staffers at the extension office will recognize the current landowners, and celebrate their connection to the university.

Kara Warrick, who runs the extension offices outreach educational programs, working with local 4-H programs

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“We just want to bring awareness to everyone in the community about our programs, we’ve been around for 100 years,” Warrick said.

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Pacesetters enjoy success at state dance solo competition The Pacesetters enjoyed success weekend hosting the Iowa State Dance Team Association State Solo Competition Nov. 4. Gracie Rorabaugh, Morgann Eide, Jordan Banfield, Kameryn Davis, Madeline Allen and Zoe Hall all competed against 120 plus contestants and all six received Superior Division 1 ratings which were only awarded to about 30 girls. This is the

first time all six soloists who competed received this rating.

Rorabaugh then went on to place second out of all the dancers in their category, which is the highest placement of any soloist in NHS history.

“I am so proud of each and every single one of you, you performed your best routines yesterday and should feel so good about what you left on that stage.

I’d also like to thank the rest of my team, all the dance moms and all the dance dads, along with other family members who helped Kathy and her team run a smooth competition. You all stepped up, and we did an amazing job representing Newton schools.

We couldn’t have done it without everyone’s participation,” Pacesetters coach Paige Meredith said.

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Berg Middle School first semester eight grade honor roll A Honor Roll Grace Benson, Kya Butler, Braydon Chance, Kelsey Church, Brooklyn Cupples, Danielle Dalasta, Nathan Davies, Madison Doran, Tristan Edwards, Maggie Garrett, Treycen Garton, Kaitlyn Gifford, Rylee Heryford, Riley Lester, Adam Mattes, Logan Moran, Emma Nelson, Abigail Smith, Kael Swarts, Ella White, Lauren Zaabel, Jaycee Shaver, John Valtman, Krist-

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Berg Middle School first semester seventh grade honor roll A Honor Roll Roxanna Almazan, Jurnee Austin, Lance Banwell, Brody Bauer, Lydia Biondi, Kaitlyn Bloom, Aniston Chambers, Kenneth Chartier, Brady Comer, Connor Dale, Leo Friedman, Kinzie Hardin, Jessie Hutchinson, Anna Johnson, Landon Klosterboer, Denea Main, Akual Malow, Katherine McKee, Katherine Muckier, Owen Muhs, Jacob Nichols, Kaylee Noga, Marin Pettigrew, Ella Price, Addison Ross, Keila Seu, Haley Sevenbergen, Jared Smith, Kacey Sommars, Kendyl Stevenson, Kylie Thomas, Alexander

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District champion Hawks reap honors

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News

Thirteen is a good number for Lynnville-Sully’s Hawks.

That is how many players from the eighth-ranked Hawks were awarded honors when Class A District 6 coaches selected the 2017 All-Class A District 6 football teams.

Lynnville-Sully went undefeated to win the Class A District 6 championship. The Hawks recorded its first undefeated (8-0) regular season since 1999.

Three teams from District 6 — Lynnville-Sully, Pekin and New London — advanced into the Class A football playoffs this season. The Hawks decked New London in the opening round and Pekin fell to Hudson. Lynnville-Sully (9-1) lost to Hudson, which is ranked No. 3 and playing for the Class A state title on Thursday.

Talking to the Hawk players and coaches, Lynnville-Sully wins together and loses together as a team. The Hawks led District 6 in passing offense, scoring, touchdowns scored, second in rushing and total offense. Lynnville-Sully’s defense led the district in solo tackles, second in total tackles, first in solo tackles for loss, solo quarterback sacks and interceptions.

There is no denying it that one of the overall leaders for the team is 5-foot-10 inch, 180-pound senior Sage Zylstra. District 6 coaches recognized Zylstra’s leadership by voting him the District 6 Defensive MVP for 2017.

Zylstra was one of eight All-District 6 first-team selections — five on defense — for Lynnville-Sully. Zylstra and junior Evan Squires were All-District 6 first-team linebackers.

Senior Kemper Lukehart was a first-team defensive lineman.

Senior Carson Dunsbergen and junior Gage Vander Leest received first-team honors as defensive backs.

Offensively, the Hawks were balanced with a strong passing and rushing attack.

Senior quarterback Elijah Collins led District 6 in passing and was named as All-District 6 first team quarterback.

Senior Jesse Van Wyk earned All-District 6 first team honors as an offensive lineman.

Senior Brevin Hansen was named All-District 6 first team utility player. Hansen was a wide receiver and a top specialty teams player for the Hawks. Hansen led the district in PATs, hitting 26-of-29 attempts, and he had 1,844 yards on 44 kickoffs with one touchback. Hansen returned kickoffs and punts.

Earning second-team all-District 6 honors were senior offensive lineman Aaron Van De Krol, senior tight end Drake Ehresman and junior running back Nate Stock.

Junior wide receiver Tyson Vander Linden and junior defensive lineman Rylan James received district honorable mention honors.

Zylstra led not only his team and District 6 in fumble recoveries this season but led Class A with six, four came in district games. His one fumble return for a touchdown came in a district game with New London for the game-winning score.

Zylstra had 17 solo tackles in his 23.5 total tackles in district games. He had seven tackles for loss and two solo quarterback sacks. For the season, Zylstra had 48 total tackles with 36 solo stops, 14 tackles for loss and three solo sacks.

Squires racked up 15 solo tackles and 23.5 total tackles in district games. He had four

Sage Zylstra, Sr., Defensive MVP, 1st Team

Brevin Hansen, Sr., 1st Team Offense

Elijah Collins, Sr., 1st Team Offense

Evan Squires, Jr., 1st Team Defense

Lukehart led the Hawks for the season with 58 total tackles — 46 solos — and 16 tackles for loss and four quarterback sacks.

Van d e r Leest had 24 Van De Krol solo tackles, 30.5 tackles, two tackles for loss and two interceptions, tying for second with four other players. He had 35 solo tackles on the season, 45.5 total tackles and four tackles for loss.

District 6’s leader in interceptions was Dunsbergen with five, with one returned for a touchdown. He had 17 solo tackles in district play.

His five interceptions tied him for fourth in Class A with 10 others. Dunsbergen recorded 41.5 total tackles for the season with 38 solo stops.

Van Wyk was joined on the Hawk offensive line by Lukehart, Van De Krol and James.

All four played in the trenches on both sides of the football throughout the season.

James had seven solo tackles in his 10.5 total tackles in district play and two tackles for loss. He had 17.5 total

Kemper Lukehart, Sr., 1st Team Defense

Carson Dunsbergen, Sr., 1st Team Defense

Gage Vander Leest, Jr., 1st Team Defense

tackles for loss and one fumble recovery. He finished with 46 total tackles for the season and nine tackles for loss.

Zylstra also led the Hawks in rushing for the season, 601 yards on 96 carries with seven touchdowns. He caught five passes for 115 yards and one TD. Squires rushed for 449 yards on 85 carries and seven TDs for the season.

Collins was District 6’s top passer, completing 36-of-76 passes for 621 yards, 11 touchdowns and four interceptions.

He averaged 17.3 yards per pass. He rushed for 26 yards on nine carries in district games with one rushing TD. Overall, Collins finished 14th among Class A quarterbacks in passing. He was 59of-131 for 957 yards, 15 touchdowns and nine interceptions.

Hansen caught 12 passes for 141 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for 21 yards. He scored 44 points.

He had one kickoff return for a TD and had an 18.4-yard average on his 10 punt returns.

Lukehart was team’s leading tackler as a defensive lineman.

He was second in district games with 30 solo tackles among his 38.5 tackles. He had nine tackles for loss and one solo sack.

Jesse Van Wyk, Sr., 1st Team Offense

Ehresman

Stock

tackles for the season and four tackles for loss. Jams was the leading punter for the district with a 34.7-yard average on 11 punts. Van Wyk had 26 solo tackles and 35 total tackles for the season and 10 tackles for loss.

Stock was fourth among District 6 rushers with 326 yards on 34 carries and three TDs. Ehresman was second in receptions — 11 for 212 yards and four TDs — as the Hawks’ tight end. Vander Linden was third in receptions — 10 for 172 and four TDs. Vander Linden was the Hawks’ leading receiver for the season, 16 catches for 301 yards and seven TDs. Ehresman caught 14 passes for 269 yards and four TDs. The Hawks scored 35 touchdowns in District 6 games and 271 points. They

James

Vander Linden

rushed for 1,301 yards on 194 carries. For the season, Lynnville-Sully rushed for 2,068 yards on 351 carries, scoring 32 TDs, and had 1,036 yards passing with 17 TDs. Defensively, Lynnville-Sully allowed 35 points, 5.8 per game average, in district games. The Hawks gave up 482 yards rushing, 80.3 per game average, and 390 passing, 65 yards per game.

The Hawks scored 380 points and allowed 89 points — 8.9 points a game. They allowed 1,076 yards rushing and 903 yards passing in 10 games, which were averages of 107.6 rushing and 90.3 passing per game.

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Iowa State QB Kyle Kempt not yet ruled out for Baylor game AMES (AP) — Iowa State has four guys who can play quarterback.

But Joel Lanning is better as a linebacker, Jacob Park is on a leave of absence and Kyle Kempt is battling through an undisclosed injury, leaving freshman Zeb Noland as the possible starter for Saturday’s game at Baylor (1-9, 1-6 Big 12).

Kempt’s health is crucial for Iowa State (6-4, 4-3) given that he and Noland are the only available quarterbacks left with two games to go.

Cyclones coach Matt Campbell said Monday that Kempt is “day-to-day” and he will probably know by Wednesday if Kempt will play this weekend.

“It’s nothing where it needs surgery or anything where it’s going to be an extended period of time,” Campbell said. “He was able to practice (Sunday), which was a positive.”

Campbell has yet to say what is wrong with Kempt other than he got beat up in a 20-16 loss at West Virginia on Nov. 4.

Kempt started last week’s 49-42 loss to Oklahoma State and threw for 101 yards and a touchdown before being pulled for Noland.

In the first extended action of his career, Noland gave the Cyclones a reason to be optimistic.

The 6-foot-2, 220-pound Noland was not a big-time recruit coming out of Watkinsville, Georgia, completing less than half of his passes as a senior.

He redshirted a year ago and was then beaten out by Kempt, a walk-on, for the backup job in fall camp.

Kempt later emerged after Park stepped away from the team for undisclosed reasons following a loss to Texas in late September, completing 66.9 percent of his passes with 11

Photo by Darren Tromblay Iowa State senior Allen Lazard (5) hauls in one of his two touchdown catches against Oklahoma State last weekend in Ames. Lazard, and Iowa State’s talented crop of receivers, is one of the reasons the Cyclones have been able to use four quarterbacks with success this season.

TDs and only three picks in six games.

The coaching staff concluded last weekend that Kempt couldn’t keep playing, forcing Noland into action against the 12th-ranked Cowboys.

Noland was 17-of-28 passing for 263 yards and he drove the Cyclones to Oklahoma State’s 3-yard line before throwing a game-ending interception that many Iowa State fans — and Marchie Murdock, the receiver on that play —

thought should have been ruled a touchdown.

“To come into a critical situation and a competitive environment like it was, I was really proud of him,” Campbell said of Noland. “We graded him out with a winning percentage from the game, which is really hard to do ... his ability to adapt throughout the game was outstanding.”

Campbell pointed out that Iowa State has thrived despite its quarterback drama in part

because of how talented its receivers are.

Iowa State has four different receivers with at least 400 yards, and the Cyclones and Washington State — a dedicated passing team — are the only programs with five players who have caught at least 30 passes in 2017.

“Those guys have made it easy for whoever has come in to be so productive,” Campbell said. “We’re fortunate in that regard.”

Panther women end long losing streak to Cyclones Newton Daily News CEDAR FALLS — Ellie Howell and Kennedy Kirkpatrick both scored 17 points, and the Northern Iowa wom-

en’s basketball team ended a long losing streak against Iowa State with a 57-53 win over the Cyclones on Tuesday night.

The Panthers led by five at halftime and held on for their

first win over the Cyclones since 2002 in front of 2,099 fans at the McLeod Center.

Iowa State (1-1) got 18 points, seven rebounds and five assists from Bridget Carl-

Twins’ Molitor, D-Backs’ Lovullo are Managers of Year

Judge, Bellinger unanimous picks as Rookies of the Year

By Ben Walker The Associated Press

By Noah Trister The Associated Press

Paul Molitor and Torey Lovullo both presided over turnaround seasons, guided their teams into the playoffs and won Manager of the Year awards by wide margins.

The paths they took, those were totally different.

Molitor needed a clubhouse talk to calm down the Minnesota Twins, his players angered by moves the front office made at the July 31 trade deadline.

No such distractions in the desert.

In his first full season as a skipper, Lovullo built a culture of communication with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Lovulo often referred to the “love” teammates had for each other — and Lovullo certainly loved the midseason deal that brought big-hitting J.D. Martinez to the D-backs.

Molitor won the American League Manager of the Year award after the Twins became the first team to make the playoffs following a 100-loss season.

Molitor drew 18 of the 30 first-place votes in balloting by members of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.

Cleveland’s Terry Francona was second and A.J. Hinch of the World Series champion Houston Astros finished third.

Lovullo got 18 first-place votes, too, in earning the National League prize.

Dave Roberts of the Los Angeles Dodgers was second and Colorado’s Bud Black was third.

Voting was completed before the start of the playoffs.

The only major question was whether it would be unanimous — and it was.

Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger are baseball’s Rookies of the Year, after their record-setting home run binges left no need for any dissenting opinions.

Judge led the American League with 52 homers, the most ever by a rookie.

Bellinger hit 39 and had to settle for the National League’s rookie record.

Judge and Bellinger received every first-place vote available from the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.

Judge became the first New York Yankees player to receive this award since Derek Jeter in 1996.

Bellinger gave the Dodgers a record 18th Rookie of the Year winner.

This was the first time both Rookie of the Year awards were unanimous since 1997, when Nomar Garciaparra of Boston and Scott Rolen of Philadelphia won.

This season’s votes were announced Monday night. Boston outfielder Andrew Benintendi finished second in the American League, followed

by Baltimore slugger Trey Mancini.

St. Louis infielder Paul DeJong was the National League runner-up, with Pittsburgh first baseman Josh Bell finishing third.

Judge is also an MVP finalist.

Ichiro Suzuki in 2001 and Fred Lynn in 1975 are the only players to win the American League MVP and Rookie of the Year awards in the same year.

Bellinger is the second straight Dodgers player to win Rookie of the Year. Shortstop Corey Seager did it last year.

ton but no other Cyclone scored more than eight.

Taylor Hagen scored 11 points off the bench for Northern Iowa (1-1). Megan Maahs grabbed 13 rebounds.

Allen leads No. 1 Duke past No. 2 Spartans CHICAGO (AP) — Grayson Allen — Duke’s lone senior — scored a career-high 37 points, freshman Trevon Duval had 17 points and 10 assists, and the top-ranked Blue Devils beat No. 2 Michigan State 88-81 in the Champions Classic on Tuesday night.

On a court full of some of college basketball’s brightest stars, Allen stepped up whenever his team needed a big play. The Blue Devils (3-0) lost Marvin Bagley III to an eye injury midway through the first half, but Allen made five 3-pointers and scored 23 points in the second half to help make up for the missing freshman phenom.

Wendell Carter Jr. added 12 points and 12 rebounds, helping Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski improve to 12-1 in his career against Michigan State.

Miles Bridges, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Nick Ward each scored 19 points for the Spartans.

No. 4 Kansas 65, No. 7 Kentucky 61 CHICAGO (AP) — Svi Mykhailiuk scored 17 points, and Devonte Graham hit the clinching free throws to give No. 4 Kansas a 65-61 victory over No. 7 Kentucky that put coach Bill Self in a tie for second with Roy Williams on the Jayhawks’ all-time wins list.

Malik Newman had a key rebound in the closing seconds and hit two foul shots to help Kansas knock off the Wildcats (2-1).

Mykhailiuk hit three 3-pointers.

Udoka Azubuike scored 13.

Newman scored 12 and Graham had 11, helping Self pick up his 418th win at Kansas.

NFL STANDINGS National Football League At A Glance

By The Associated Press All Times CST AMERICAN CONFERENCE East

W L T Pct PF PA New England 7 2 0 .778 257 195 Buffalo 5 4 0 .556 184 196 Miami 4 5 0 .444 137 224 N.Y. Jets 4 6 0 .400 201 222 South

W L T Pct PF PA Tennessee 6 3 0 .667 205 213 Jacksonville 6 3 0 .667 226 134 Houston 3 6 0 .333 236 241 Indianapolis 3 7 0 .300 179 280 North

W L T Pct PF PA Pittsburgh 7 2 0 .778 187 148 Baltimore 4 5 0 .444 190 171 Cincinnati 3 6 0 .333 149 182 Cleveland 0 9 0 .000 143 240 West

W L T Pct PF PA Kansas City 6 3 0 .667 253 208 Oakland 4 5 0 .444 196 214 Denver 3 6 0 .333 166 239 L.A. Chargers 3 6 0 .333 167 172 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East

W L T Pct PF PA Philadelphia 8 1 0 .889 283 179 Dallas 5 4 0 .556 233 205 Washington 4 5 0 .444 207 232 N.Y. Giants 1 8 0 .111 150 238 South

W L T Pct PF PA New Orleans 7 2 0 .778 268 165 Carolina 7 3 0 .700 213 180 Atlanta 5 4 0 .556 197 179 Tampa Bay 3 6 0 .333 173 208 North

W L T Pct PF PA Minnesota 7 2 0 .778 217 165 Detroit 5 4 0 .556 244 210 Green Bay 5 4 0 .556 204 207

Chicago

L.A. Rams Seattle Arizona San Francisco

3 6 0 .333 150 194 West W L T Pct PF PA 7 2 0 .778 296 162 6 3 0 .667 211 165 4 5 0 .444 155 223 1 9 0 .100 174 260

Nov. 9 Scores Seattle 22, Arizona 16 Nov. 11 Scores New Orleans 47, Buffalo 10 Green Bay 23, Chicago 16 Tampa Bay 15, N.Y. Jets 10 Detroit 38, Cleveland 24 Pittsburgh 20, Indianapolis 17 Minnesota 38, Washington 30 Tennessee 24, Cincinnati 20 Jacksonville 20, L.A. Chargers 17, OT L.A. Rams 33, Houston 7 Atlanta 27, Dallas 7 San Francisco 31, N.Y. Giants 21 New England 41, Denver 16 Open: Kansas City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Oakland Monday’s Games Carolina 45, Miami 21 Thursday’s Game Tennessee at Pittsburgh, 7:25 p.m.

Sunday’s Games Baltimore at Green Bay, Noon Arizona at Houston, Noon Tampa Bay at Miami, Noon Washington at New Orleans, Noon Jacksonville at Cleveland, Noon Detroit at Chicago, Noon L.A. Rams at Minnesota, Noon Kansas City at N.Y. Giants, Noon Buffalo at L.A. Chargers, 3:05 p.m.

New England vs Oakland at Mexico City, MX, 3:25 p.m.

Cincinnati at Denver, 3:25 p.m.

Philadelphia at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

Open: Indianapolis, San Francisco, Carolina, N.Y. Jets Nov. 20 Games Atlanta at Seattle, 7:30 p.m.

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT NEWTON, IOWA Notice is hereby given that the Newton City Council approved Schedule 17-11: Assessments for the Expenses of Nuisance Abatement have been filed with the Jasper County Treasurer under the authority of Iowa Code §364.12. The assessments may be paid in full or in part without interest within thirty days, and thereafter all unpaid special assessments bear interest at the rate specified by the council. All properties are located within the City of Newton, Iowa.

Schedule 17-11: Deed/Contract Holder TF PTNs LLC Marie Fern Bookout Dean Sturgeon CA Heavlin Kesterson Realty Miller Property Solutions Aliesha Edwards Joel Kaldenberg Kimberly Moran Parcel Number 0834230038 0833282022 1303103003 0833283015 0827452012 0833210008 0833203022 0835303011 0827107003 Address 200 E 8th St N 303 W 5th St S 307 S 16th Ave W 521 S 4th Ave W 721 E 7th St N 807 1/2 N 2nd Ave W 921 N 4th Ave W 1224 S 9th Ave E 1514 W 2nd St N Total Amount Assessed $115.00 $140.00 $215.00 $115.00 $115.00 $115.00 $115.00 $115.00 $140.00 November 15 & 22 Newton Community School Board of Education Regular Board Meeting E. J. H. Beard Administration Center East Conference Room October 23, 2017 - 6:30 PM MINUTES Call to Order - Travis Padget convened the board to order at 6:30 PM Roll Call - Present: Josh Cantu, Robyn Friedman, Ann Leonard, Cody Muhs, Travis Padget, Graham Sullivan, Bob Callaghan, Gayle Isaac, and Christine Dawson Others Present: Cassie Banwell, Seth Banwell, Grace Benson, Mindy Benson, Paige Benson, Terry Boudreaux, Marci Clark, Maxine Clark, Nat Clark, Erik Davis, Will Edgar, Leo Friedman, Talia Friedman, Carrie Garrett, Maggie Garrett, Jim Gilbert, Matt Guy, Summer Guy, Tanner Guy, Taylor Guy, Tyler Guy, Brenda Hodnett, Gage Linahon, Lori Linahon, Tim Linahon, Daniel Lopez-Sanders, David Lopez-Sanders, Emigdio Lopez-Sanders, Lori LopezSanders, Oliver Miller, Bill Peters, Joe Rechtfertig, Tara Rechtfertig, Tatum Rechtfertig, Deborah Rose, Todd Schuster, Laura Selover, Ange Sevenbergen, Haley Sevenbergen, Dough Smith, Kathryn VanManen, Sara VanManen, Isabelle Wilson, Lance Zaabel, Lauren Zaabel, Levi Zaabel, Pam Zaabel, Roger Zaabel, Randy Van (KCOB), and David Dolmage (Newton Daily News). Absent: Donna Cook Communications - Bill Peters (NHS Principal) introduced Gage Linahon and invited him to tell about his Eagle Scout project, the construction of a Gaga Ball pit at Aurora Heights Park. Will Edgar (BMS Music) introduced vocal students Maxine Clark and Isabelle Wilson and shared that they auditioned and were selected for OPUS Honor Choir.

Seth Banwell (BMS Music) introduced band students Grace Benson, Leo Friedman, Maggie Garrett, Tanner Guy, Tatum Rechtfertig, Haley Sevenbergen, Kathryn VanManen, and Lauren Zaabel who were selected for SCIBA District Honor Band.

Maggie Garrett played a few scales and a sample of her fast etude.

Bill Peters introduced David Lopez-Sanders and announced his selection as National Merit Hispanic Scholar.

Consent Agenda - ACTION #10283 Leonard moved, Cantu seconded to approve the consent agenda.

Ayes: Cantu, Friedman, Leonard, Muhs, Padget, Sullivan Absent: Cook Human Resources Update Certified Personnel - ACTION #10284 Selover presented the Human Resources Update - Certified Personnel Casey Price - (contract) - Head Varsity Softball Coach (NHS) of HR pending completion employment materials Micaela Sciarrotta 7th Grade (resignation) Volleyball Coach (BMS) - end of 2017 - 2018 school year, pending suitable replacement Friedman moved, Muhs seconded to approve the Human Resources Update - Certified Personnel.

Ayes: Cantu, Friedman, Leonard, Muhs, Padget, Sullivan Absent: Cook Classified Personnel - ACTION #10285 Selover presented the Human Resources Update - Classified Personnel Sandra Cluck - (agreement) Food Service - effective October 19, 2017 Joey Farr - (agreement) Educational Associate (EH) effective October 18, 2017 Jane Hiemstra - (agreement) Educational Associate (BMS) effective October 16, 2017 Malissa Munger - (agreement) Educational Associate (AH) pending completion of HR employment materials Amanda Scott - (agreement) Food Service pending completion of HR employment materials Debbie Stratton - (agreement) Educational Associate (TJ) pending completion of HR employment materials Derek Wrage - (agreement) Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach (NHS) - pending completion of HR employment materials Leonard moved, Friedman seconded to approve the Human Resources Update - Classified Personnel.

Ayes: Cantu, Friedman, Leonard, Muhs, Padget, Sullivan Absent: Cook Educational Associates Update Selover provided an update on the hiring of Educational Associates as a follow up to the October 9, 2017 board meeting.

Jane Hiemstra - (agreement) Educational Associate (BMS) effective October 16, 2017 Malissa Munger - (agreement) Educational Associate (AH) pending completion of HR employment materials Amanda Scott - (agreement) Food Service pending completion of HR employment materials Debbie Stratton - (agreement) Educational Associate (TJ) pending completion of HR employment materials Derek Wrage - (agreement) Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach (NHS) - pending completion of HR employment materials Leonard moved, Friedman seconded to approve the Human Resources Update - Classified Personnel.

Ayes: Cantu, Friedman, Leonard, Muhs, Padget, Sullivan Absent: Cook Educational Associates Update Selover provided an update on the hiring of Educational Associates as a follow up to the October 9, 2017 board meeting.

Three of six additional Educational Associates have been hired.

Open Forum Oliver Miller spoke about Educational Associates, suggestions on how to pay for this, and the benefits of free play at recess.

Superintendent's Report Certified Enrollment Report Callaghan shared data from the 2017 Certified Enrollment Report included in the informational board packet.

Under Actual Enrollment, previous was reported as 2,965.24 with current as 3,075.67 for a change of +110.43 students.

Enrollment Report Callaghan provided K - 12 student enrollment numbers at 2,949 as of October 18, 2017.

Attendance Percentages student Callaghan shared attendance percentages at each from campus, with ranges 90.54% - 97.01% Registration Fee Summary Isaac noted data provided in the board packet informational regarding 2017 - 2018 fees, showing a comparison between fees paid and waived.

Free and Reduced Percentages Isaac noted data provided in the informational board packet regarding a comparison of free percentages, and reduced October 2012 - October 2017.

Friedman noted the importance of eligible families utilizing free vs. incurring and reduced uncollectable debt.

Learning, Leadership, and Business District Bob Callaghan, Superintendent and Gayle Isaac, Board Secretary & Director of Business Services Field Trip Request for Approval: Central Leadership Conference, Omaha, NE December 1 - 3, 2017 - ACTION #10286 Peters requested approval for approximately 20 DECA students to attend the Central Leadership Conference. Friedman moved, Sullivan seconded to approve the field trip request for DECA students to attend the Central Leadership Conference, Omaha, NE - December 1 - 3, 2017.

Ayes: Cantu, Friedman, Leonard, Muhs, Padget, Sullivan Absent: Cook Consider Purchase of a “MegaTron Server” - ACTION #10287 Erik Davis, Technology, was present to request approval for the purchase of a storage appliance to replace dated hard drives and servers. Davis shared a power point presentation outlining the benefits of updating this infrastructure. Lightedge was the recommended bid in the amount of $63,183.01.

Davis answered questions from board members.

Friedman moved, Sullivan seconded to approve the purchase of a storage appliance from Lightedge in the amount of $63,183.01.

Ayes: Cantu, Friedman, Leonard, Muhs, Padget, Sullivan Absent: Cook Discussion of Berg Middle School Interior Finishes Callaghan spoke about interior finishes at Berg Middle School and recognized Doug Smith (Construction Sub-Committee Chair) and those present who have been a part of the design process. Updated images from FRK Architects + Engineers showing interior finishes were displayed.

Consider Setting Date and Time for Budget Board Work Session - November 13, 2017 at 5:00 PM - ACTION #10288 Isaac shared the need to set a date and time for a budget board work session. Friedman moved, Leonard seconded to set a Budget Board Work Session for November 13, 2017 at 5:00 PM. Ayes: Cantu, Friedman, Leonard, Muhs, Padget, Sullivan Absent: Cook Consider Setting Earlier Time for Regular Board Meeting May 21, 2018 - ACTION #10289 Isaac shared the need to set an earlier time for the regular board meeting on May 21, 2018 in order for those interested to attend the softball complex dedication at 7:15 PM. Leonard moved, Friedman seconded to set an earlier time for the Regular Board Meeting May 21, 2018 at 5:00 PM. Ayes: Cantu, Friedman, Leonard, Muhs, Padget, Sullivan Absent: Cook Denison Update Selover gave a progress update on the Denison Culture Survey.

A recent meeting was held with Chris Pierson (AEA), and meeting times are being coordinated for the Steering Committee to meet to review results, start action plan and next steps, and develop a communication.

Business Service Report Gayle Isaac, Director of Business Services Approval of Bills - ACTION #10290 Isaac noted that there is no longer a need for a signature sheet when bills are approved.

The auditors have agreed that all documents will be electronic, and minutes will serve as verification of approval action.

Leonard moved, Cantu seconded Ayes: to approve the bills.

Cantu, Friedman, Leonard, Muhs, Padget, Sullivan Absent: Cook New Business - Old Business Bob Callaghan, Superintendent Board Work Session - November 13, 2017 (5:00 PM) - EJH Beard Administration Center Consider Changing Time for Regular Board Meeting November 13, 2017 at 7:00 PM ACTION #10291 In the interest of allowing enough meeting time for the 5:00 PM November 13, 2017 Board Work Session, it was suggested that Board Members consider changing the time for the November 13, 2017 Regular Board Meeting. Leonard moved, Sullivan seconded to change the time of the Regular Board Meeting on November 13, 2017 from 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Ayes: Cantu, Friedman, Leonard, Muhs, Padget, Sullivan Absent: Cook Future Meeting Dates Session: Board Work November 13, 2017 (5:00 PM) EJH Beard Administration Center Regular Board Meeting: November 13, 2017 (7:00 PM) EJH Beard Administration Center Regular Board Meeting: May 21, 2018 (5:00 PM) - EJH Beard Administration Center 72nd Annual IASB Convention & Trade Show: November 15 17, 2017 - Des Moines Callaghan confirmed that all are registered. participants Transportation arrangements will be discussed at the November 13, 2017 board meeting.

November 13, 2017 Board Work Session, it was suggested that Board Members consider changing the time for the November 13, 2017 Regular Board Meeting. Leonard moved, Sullivan seconded to change the time of the Regular Board Meeting on November 13, 2017 from 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Ayes: Cantu, Friedman, Leonard, Muhs, Padget, Sullivan Absent: Cook Future Meeting Dates Session: Board Work November 13, 2017 (5:00 PM) EJH Beard Administration Center Regular Board Meeting: November 13, 2017 (7:00 PM) EJH Beard Administration Center Regular Board Meeting: May 21, 2018 (5:00 PM) - EJH Beard Administration Center 72nd Annual IASB Convention & Trade Show: November 15 17, 2017 - Des Moines Callaghan confirmed that all are registered. participants Transportation arrangements will be discussed at the November 13, 2017 board meeting.

Callaghan thanked all those in attendance for their participation at the regular board meeting.

Adjourn - ACTION #10292 moved, Leonard Sullivan to unanimously seconded adjourn the meeting at 7:49 PM. Minutes Mailed November 15

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6” WATT bowel- Newton Mfg. Co. specialty advertising – Newton, IA on inside bowl- “Autumn Leaf” pattern $40., 15” Longaberger black wrought iron utility shelf $15., 1980 3” Hollie Hobbie bell $3., Fenton red hand painted compote, 4” tall, 4” red hobnail fluted top bowl, blue hobnail basket$15. Each. 641-2757600.

BUSINESS LAPTOP rolling luggage $35. ($80 new).

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

Dale Earnhardt Jr. 1:64 scale Cars $12/each. 515-3137803 CHRISTIAN BOOKS includes new titles .25¢ Ask for Connie Robertson 641-521-6465.

COCA COLA girls Collector Series 1 set of six glasses, complete $20.

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641-831-9567 CURIO CABINET 6 ft. tall x 3 ft. wide, oak finish, in new condition. $150. or OBO. 792-7056.

FORMAL DININGROOM table & 6 chairs, hutch and buffet $600.

Maytag dependable Care washer & gas dryer $200. for set.

Soft top for 2015 Jeep, 2 door $800. or OBO. Rock rails for 2015 2 door Jeep $150. Stainless Steel rails for 2011 Silverado 6' 1/2” box $200. 641-521-1955.

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

KIMBALL MAHOGANY Spinet piano, in good condition $100. 515-250-1498 or 515-669-1370.

LASKO SILENT room heater, digital display with thermostat and timer, 1500 watts, 120 volts, used one winter $30. 641-792-7767.

OUTDOOR CHRISTMAS light sets, new. 641-2755411.

SEWING MACHINE in cabinet works $20., cream couch, good shape $40. or OBO., Intel computer with keyboard, monitor & mouse $30., diningroom set, black table, black patterned chairs $30. Call after 4pm 641-840-0092.

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

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

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

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.

641-787-4426 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 DAEWOO-DD802L DOZER $20,000. 641-792-4332 FOR SALE: 1986 F250, 4 wd with 7' Western snow blade. $3400.00. 515-5375665 .

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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

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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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.

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

2 NEWTON Club Seats at Iowa Speedway $3500 obo. 515-473-2806 ask for Edd. 20 GALLON Rubbermaid garbage can $7., porcelain bells with birds on top $4. each, 8” carnival low shallow bowl, fluted edge, grape & oak leaf $45., 40” round card table $15., 1960's black cat S&P shakers, nodders $10., small 4 drawer plastic storage unit, 25”T x 9”W x 14”D $7., round Maytag oil can $15., 19” metal turkey $10. 792-8017.

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

1986 S-10 $600. or OBO. Text 641-840-2799.

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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

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Lab Technician UL is seeking a Lab Technician for our Newton location! This individual would be responsible for conducting performance and energy efďŹ ciency testing on major appliances.This individual will operate appliances under speciďŹ ed test conditions and observe instruments such as data acquisition systems, watt meter, water ow meters, stop watches, tachometers, computers and scales; remaining alert for unexpected occurrences and recognizing both desired and undesired appliance functions and characteristics.

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Responsibilities include, but not limited to, ensuring proper operation of the Building Management, HVAC, Fire, Sprinkler, and other specialty control systems while adhering to local, state, and federal regulations. Must be able to read and interpret schematic drawings and technical literature. Will complete service calls as well as project work under the direction of the controls lead or project manager.

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On-call duty required, alternating with other mechanics. Cross-training within different disciplines needed for on-call responsibility.

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Selected candidate will need to successfully complete a physical exam, physical assessment, and background check prior to the ďŹ rst day of work.

Skills and Requirements for our position High school diploma/GED required 2+ years’ experience as a Cook in the restaurant industry is a plus but not necessary Able to read and follow standardized recipes Strong knowledge of proper food handling procedures Able to work as part of a team in a busy kitchen atmosphere ServeSafe CertiďŹ cation is a plus but not necessary we will train

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Grinnell College is committed to establishing and maintaining a safe and nondiscriminatory educational environment for all College community members. It is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in matters of admission, employment, and housing, and in access to and participation in its education programs, services, and activities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, religion, disability, creed, or any other protected class.

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The world is filled with cynicism and instances of people jumping to conclusions on subjects they know very little about. Nowhere is this more obvious than on social media. It’s why the limits you place on your exposure will preserve your peace and optimism, especially while the moon is in Libra, the sign of judgment.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Nov. 15). You are strong on your own, and yet you’ll also have a hero in your life this year.

In 2018 you’ll make a trade that improves your lot. Also you may be willing to give something up for love -- but not everything! A brush with

fame has a lesson in it. You’ll be building a team in February.

Pisces and Capricorn adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 3, 33, 39, 19, and 14.

ARIES (March 21-April 19).

Recently, something might have happened between you and another person that, in one way, signaled that one of you understood what the other was going through. But in another way, it was offensive. So much lies in the interpretation!

Emotions need a rest.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20).

Your experience of the world is unique and all yours. So don’t be surprised when they don’t seem to be on the same page.

They might still get there. All that’s needed? A few flips.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21).

Maybe the job is getting repetitive. Or maybe your life is getting repetitive. Though you don’t get paid for life outside of work, it can become just as monotonous as the 9-5 grind. But something will break the cycle of repetition.

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

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

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love, you’ll follow it again and again. It’s not because you think it will lead to your love; it’s because you know it will lead to your rapture.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).

Oh! The same old questions will come again and again... but you don’t have to give the same tired answers. Change it up. They’ll ask, “How are you?” And your creative answer will better your fortune.

CANCER (June 22-July 22).

Things today will be the same as yesterday, and yet you’re a lot different -- not a little, a lot.

Why? Answer this question and your next big idea is on the tails of it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).

Your responsibilities will be more fun than you anticipated they would be. Involve people who share your sense of humor. It’s the magic combo.

You can’t lose.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22).

Whatever led you to your

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).

Running into an ex is only fun if you happen to be looking even better than you were. It’s why you give extra effort to the mirror today. You never know!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). If you can resolve the historical, you can resolve the present. Bonus: Sometimes this happens without actually having to get your hands dirty in the present.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).

Someone is being super mean to you. This goes way back.

It’s not about you, but that doesn’t make it any easier not to take it personally. Stand strong. The cosmic forces are with you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). What you wouldn’t give for a clean slate. It’s the wish of everyone: Don’t forget it.

And the grace of society is that minor infractions can be rewritten and glossed over with the stroke of a wand. Really!

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