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Sweet Memories Holiday Sugar Cookie Make & Take event returns

By Kayla Singletary Newton Daily News

David Dolmage/Daily News Brett Miller, director of curriculum for NCSD, answers a question during Monday night’s school board meeting as Lisa Sharp, the principal of Berg Middle School, looks on. Teachers and administrators at Berg are working towards adopting a standards based grading system and Sharp discussed progress towards that goal during Monday’s regular board meeting.

District moves toward standards based grading In use at elementary schools, pilot program underway at Berg ementary schools, would measure student progress based a set of standards, and students would be required to meet those standards in order to pass on to the next grade level. Adding these standards to the existing report cards of middle school students gives teachers another tool in their toolbox to measure student progress and keep parents in the loop, Callaghan said.

“It gives parents more specific information about their child’s progress,” Callaghan said.

The idea to move toward a standards based grading model is something that was born out of the district’s Professional Learning Communities Callaghan said. Sharp said it’s im-

By David Dolmage Newton Daily News A move towards standards based grading will help provide parents with better information about what’s happening in the classroom administrators at Berg Middle School told members of the Newton Community School District on Monday during their regular board meeting. Lisa Sharp, the principal at Berg Middle School, gave board members a presentation to update the board on the middle school’s progress in moving towards a standards based grading learning environment.

This system, which is already in place at the district’s four el-

Dollars for Scholars annual home tour set for Saturday Newton Daily News Newton Dollars for Scholars, now in its 32nd year, has announced the homes that will be featured on the annual Newton Tour of Homes, which is the group’s sole fundraiser for scholarships.

“This year, we are featuring four homes and also cross-promoting a great community asset, the Jasper County Historical Museum, which is having a holiday open house on the same day,” said Hilary Montalvo, president of the Newton Dollars for Scholars Board.

“We’re always so grateful for the support of the community and the homeowners who choose to open their homes to the public each year.”

Montalvo added that the generosity of donors as well as the tour-goers’ ticket purchas-

es allowed the group to give more than $115,000 to Newton Senior High graduates last year.

“We’re a nonprofit group that is careful with our funds and has few expenses, so when you donate to us, the money you provide will end up almost directly in the hands of a student who is headed to a trade school, or a two year or four-year college,” she said.

The tour runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and tickets are sold at the door of each home on the day of the tour, and in advance at the Newton Chamber of Commerce office. You can also ask the ticket sellers at the homes to be put on the annual call list and receive advance tickets in the mail if you prefer.

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portant to standardize the process, so that an “A” grade in one class means the same as an “A” in another class. By eliminating scores for homework and doing away with the grading curve each student will be graded only on their understanding of the skill at hand.

Berg is in the midst of a fouryear project to switch over to standards based grading, which is expected to be completed by the 2019-2020 school year. This year, teachers are rolling out a new report card, which will have specific information about where students are at, and what they need to do to meet the expectations that have been set.

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Submitted Photo Nicole Burdess and her daughter attended last year’s Holiday Sugar Cookie Make & Take and show off their creations at Z Marie’s.

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Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News Work to make the 23 builder lots at the Fairmeadows North subdivision ready for construction continues with the addition of gas and electrical services to the area.

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News Infrastructure work at the Fairmeadows North subdivision expansion is moving forward, including natural gas and electric facilities. City council approved Black Hills

Energy and Alliant Energy to complete work based on the potential for 23 single-family homes as proposed for the development.

“As part of the city’s responsibilities in developing the Fairmeadows North Plat Eight subdivision, service

agreements with utility companies need to be formalized prior to these companies installing their new facilities to serve the future housing,” city administrator Matt Muckler said.

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Families and children will slip on a festive apron and prepare to decorate sugar cookies during Z Marie’s Holiday Sugar Cookie Make & Take event next month. In its second year, the decorating frenzy has already attracted double the attendees than last year.

Michelle Stalzer, owner of Z Marie’s, said she expects around 50 cookie decorators from 10 a.m. to noon on Dec. 9, that number is a significant increase from last year’s 15 attendees.

“Last year it was the very first year, and I didn’t really know what to expect and after the fact I had a lot of people com-

mented they wished they would’ve known about it,“ Stalzer said. “So, getting the word out has been my goal.”

Stalzer said spots will be limited due to the amount of preparation.

“I make all the cookies and frosting ahead of time,” Stalzer said. “When they come, I provide them with the cookies to decorate, all the frosting and sprinkles and everything they can think of and a fun apron to wear, and they get to take their cookies home on a holiday platter.”

The goal of the cookie decorating is to allow families to come for a couple of hours, sit, have fun and play, according to Stalzer.

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Today is Tuesday, Nov. 28, the 332nd day of 2017. There are 33 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On Nov. 28, 1942, fire engulfed the Cocoanut Grove nightclub in Boston, killing 492 people in the deadliest nightclub blaze ever. (The cause of the rapidly-spreading fire, which began in the basement, is in dispute; one theory is that a busboy accidentally ignited an artificial palm tree while using a lighted match to fix a light bulb.)

On this date: In 1520, Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan reached the Pacific Ocean after passing through the South American strait that now bears his name.

In 1943, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Soviet leader Josef Stalin began conferring in Tehran during World War II. In 1964, the United States launched the space probe Mariner 4 on a course toward Mars, which it flew past in July 1965, sending back pictures of the red planet.

In 1967, actress-model Anna Nicole Smith was born Vickie Lynn Hogan in Houston.

In 1990, Margaret Thatcher resigned as British prime minister during an audience with Queen Elizabeth II, who then conferred the premiership on John Major.

In 2001, Enron Corp., once the world’s largest energy trader, collapsed after would-be rescuer Dynegy Inc. backed out of an $8.4 billion takeover deal. (Enron filed for bankruptcy protection four days later.)

Ten years ago: A day after an international Mideast peace conference in Annapolis, Maryland, President George W. Bush told Israeli and Palestinian leaders he was personally committed to their mission of peace.

Five years ago: New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said his state would need nearly $37 billion to recover and rebuild from Superstorm Sandy and that the state would seek federal aid to cover most of the expenses.

One year ago: An 18-year-old Somali native drove a car into a crowd of students at Ohio State University, then attacked bystanders with a knife before he was shot and killed by a campus police officer; 13 people were injured.

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That’s Odd Harry Potterthemed town celebration draws droves of muggles NEWTON, N.J. (AP) — Wizards and muggles have turned out in droves for a Harry Potter-themed celebration in a small community, so much so the town is now looking to turn it into an annual event.

Spring Street in Newton was transformed on Saturday into Diagon Alley, the magical market from the J.K. Rowling book series.

More than two dozen restaurants and stores in Newton’s main business district featured elements of the franchise, including a restaurant that served Butterbeer and a store that gave patrons magic wands.

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. TRUMP TAKES ON CONTROVERSYLADEN AGENDA ON CAPITOL HILL The president will try to rally Senate Republicans on taxes — and then pivot to negotiations with Democrats pressing for victories over the budget and immigration.

2. POPE: MYANMAR MUST RESPECT ‘EACH ETHNIC GROUP’ In a visit to the capital Naypyitaw, Francis gives an indirect show of support for Rohingya Muslims who have been subject to decades of state-supported discrimination and recently a violent military crackdown.

3. HOW FED NOMINEE VIEWS POLICY The nominee for Federal Reserve chairman, Jerome Powell, expects the central bank to continue raising interest rates gradually to support its twin goals of maximum employment and stable prices.

4. ALABAMA SENATE RACE HINGES ON KEY DEMOGRAPHIC A large swath of Alabama Republicans — typically Christian and conservative — hold the key to victory for both embattled Republican Roy Moore and Democrat Doug Jones.

5. IVANKA TRUMP’S INDIA VISIT RAISES QUESTIONS ABOUT HER BRAND Headlining a business conference in Hyderabad, her trip highlights questions about whether her message of empowering poor women matches her actions.

6. SYRIA WAR WINDING DOWN, BUT FATE OF FOREIGN TROOPS UNCERTAIN Foreign powers with longer-term ambitions and interests will try to maintain a military presence for years to come, further complicating prospects for a peace settlement.

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of American Indians says the president wrongly has flipped the name into a derogatory term, and the comment drew criticism from American Indians and politicians.

8. AFTER MUGABE, AFRICA’S OTHER LONGTIME LEADERS FEEL A CHILL The Uganda president’s move last week to decorate over 300 army officers in a rare mass promotion reflects the jolt of realization: If Mugabe, who ruled for 37 years, could be forced from power, perhaps anyone can.

9. WHERE MEGHAN MARKLE ADVOCATES Achieving gender equality remains a driving force for the fiancée of Britain’s Prince Harry and self-described “feminist.”

10. RAVENS MOVE INTO PLAYOFF POSITION Terrell Suggs led an aggressive Baltimore defense that kept Houston out of the end zone for the final 51 minutes, and the Ravens beat the Texans 23-16, tying Buffalo for the final AFC wildcard spot.

Entertainment Today’s Birthdays Singer Randy Newman is 74. Former “Late Show” orchestra leader Paul Shaffer is 68. Actor Ed Harris is 67. Former NASA astronaut Barbara Morgan is 66. Actor Judd Nelson is 58. Comedian Jon Stewart is 55. Rapper Chamillionaire is 38. Actor Daniel Henney is 38. R&B singer Trey Songz is 33. Actress Scarlett Pomers is 29.

Actor-rapper Bryshere Gray is 24.

Franken says he let ‘a lot of people down’ with his behavior WASHINGTON (AP) — A contrite Al Franken said Monday he knows he “let a lot of people down” — the people of Minnesota, Senate colleagues and staff — amid accusations of sexually inappropriate behavior. He vowed to try to regain their trust.

The Democrat and former “Saturday Night Live” comedian was a far cry from his jocular self as he delivered a brief statement outside his Capitol Hill office and answered a few questions from reporters more than a week after the complaints surfaced.

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One woman alleges Franken forcibly kissed her on a USO tour and took a sexually suggestive photo while she was sleeping; three other women allege Franken grabbed their buttocks while posing with them for photos during separate campaign events in 2007, 2008 and 2010.

Franken dismissed a question about resignation and promised to cooperate with a Senate Ethics Committee investigation.

“I’ve been trying to take responsibility by apologizing. And by apologizing to the people I’ve let down. And I’m going to work to regain their trust. I am going to be accountable,” he said.

Franken said, “I know I let a lot of people down. ... Everyone counted on me to be a champion for women.”

The senator had remained largely out of sight during the congressional break and had no public event.

Ahead of a Senate vote Monday night, Franken spoke briefly to reporters.

“I know there are no magic words I can say to regain your trust and I know that’s going to take time,” Franken said. “I’m ready to start that process and it starts with going back to work today.”

Franken’s interviews with Minnesota media outlets over the weekend were the first interviews granted since being swept into a nationwide tide of sexual misconduct allegations. Alabama

Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore is accused of initiating sexual conduct with teenagers during the 1970s. And Michigan Rep. John Conyers is giving up his leadership position as top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee amid a congressional probe into allegations of sexual harassment. Both men deny the allegations.

Franken told the Minneapolis Star Tribune he doesn’t remember taking the specific photos, but said such groping is “not something I would intentionally do.”

Asked whether he expected other women to step forward with similar allegations, Franken said: “If you had asked me two weeks ago, ‘Would any woman say I had treated her with disrespect?’ I would have said no. So this has just caught me by surprise. ... I certainly hope not.”

The first woman to come forward was Leeann Tweeden, now a Los Angeles radio news anchor. She released a photo earlier this month showing the then-comedian grinning while reaching out toward her chest, as if to grope her, as she slept on a military aircraft during a USO tour in 2006.

Franken told Minnesota Public Radio on Sunday the photo was “inexcusable.”

He declined to explain it further.

“What my intention was doesn’t matter. What matters is that I am chained to that photo,” Franken said.

“She ... didn’t have any ability to consent. She had every right to feel violated by that photo. I have apologized to her, and I was very grateful that she accepted my apology.”

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Grading Continued from Page 1A report cards will give students more control over their grades by helping them invest in the process.

“We want teachers to start helping students direct their own progress,” Miller said.

Board member Cody Muhs, who has a son attending Berg said he’s excited about the new system, and he’s glad to see the middle school adopting the proposal. Muhs said he believes the new report cards will be a great tool for parents and students.

David Dolmage/Daily News Newton Community School District board president Travis Padget and vice president Ann Leonard listen during a presentation by Berg Middle School principal Lisa Sharp.

“I like that we have something that’s a very

Sweet Continued from Page 1A “Then you can take your creations and leave and not have to worry about the clean up,” she said.

The best part of the event to the caterer is to sit back and watch the memories being made.

“I think just having a hand in helping create memories that will last, and they will hopefully look back and say ‘remember when we did this,’” Stalzer said.

“That to me is the whole reason why I want to do something like this — to create family memories and hopefully bring back family activities.”

The event comes just in the midst of Stalzer’s holiday cooking and preparations, which she says has been “busy but fun.”

“It really varies from holiday to holiday sometimes I will put out a group ordering, but a lot

specific to individual students but will also

of what I’ve been doing lately has been custom orders for specific meals and items,” Stalzer said. “I’ve had a lot more of that this year for family Thanksgivings and for when a family is still in town and they can have food they can just heat and eat.”

Outside of your Thanksgiving dinner, the top three items that have been requested are lasagna, meatballs and cheesy potatoes and smoked pork loin.

Stalzer said she is continuing to get her business’s name out there and appreciates her regular customers who refer their friends.

“Letting people know there’s those two options with the preprepped meals that you need to bake in your oven or crock pot at your convenience, and the single serve entrees that are already ready to heat and eat,” Stalzer said. “I talk to people almost every single day who tell me they were referred by someone and they had never heard of me before.”

Infrastructure Continued from Page 1A Black Hills Energy is prepared to install natural gas mains to serve the 23 lots with no upfront costs to the city. The agreement allows Black Hills to recapture up to $19,462 in installation expenses should not enough natural gas-using homes be constructed during the next five years. The potential installation charge would be reduced by approximately $854 per gas meter set, which is based on 23 single-family homes.

An estimated completion date of Dec. 1 was set for the natural gas work.

Also approved were two agreements with Alliant

help the schools at the same time,” Muhs said.

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the subdivision to be installed by Interstate Power and Light Company. The monthly charge per streetlight is $6.86 and will be paid for using the Road Use Tax fund.

“We’re excited that the infrastructure is in and we’re looking forward to the final platting being approved so we can sell lots and get construction going possibly in this fall,” Newton Housing Development Corporation Executive Director Bruce Showalter said. “We have five lots reserved, so we will have at least five new homes going in as soon as construction starts.”

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Energy including the payment of upfront costs for the installation of electric facilities and streetlights at Fairmeadows North. The agreement including the installation of underground electric lines and the related pedestals and transformers to serve the 23 lots at Fairmeadows North.

The upfront costs for that work is $47,223 to be paid for using 2017 Bond proceeds.

“As each new electric meter is set, the city will receive a refund of approximately $3,950,” Muckler said. “With the construction of at least twelve new residential units over the next ten years in the 23 lots of Fairmeadows North, the city could recover up to $47,223 of the initial installation costs.”

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sure about standards based grading see the amount of work teachers and administrators are doing to make the project come together he thinks they’ll understand why it’s so important. As they learn how the system works and how it’ll benefit their students Miller said he’s seen more and more parents get on board with the idea.

“It’s not just a buzzword, we need to communicate out and share, that’ll be huge, because there will be questions,” Miller said.

She said she continues to receive positive feedback about seeing how customers get value out of the service.

“That is my goal, to provide a valued service and know that I can accomplish that is so nice to hear, and I really appreciate my existing customers as well as the new ones,” Stalzer said. “I can’t thank them enough.”

Z Marie’s offers a new text club for customers to receive the weekly menu. To become a part of the text club, text “Menu” to 31996. Customers can place their orders Sunday through Wednesday and pickup is Sunday and Monday afternoons.

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Sharp said while many at the middle school are on board with the proposal, she has heard from a few detractors, but she noted that as time passes, she’s winning them over one by one as teachers realize the opportunities standards based grading will provide for students.

“When you’re doing something new and different, that’s typical, but the supporters way outweigh the resistors, and we’ve gained some of those resistors,” Sharp said.

Miller said he believes when members of the community and parents who are un-

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Keeping me on my toes Jamee A. Pierson

or the past five years, my family has made a tradition of going to Disney on Ice the weekend of Thanksgiving. Whether we attend the Saturday show or, like we have been doing that past couple of years, heading to opening night on Wednesday, it is always a fun experience for my kiddos.

Our first year, my oldest daughter was 2 years old with our youngest having just turned 1 in September. While my oldest sat attentively and took in all of the lights, sounds and spectacular skating, my youngest ended up toddling around in the walkway for half of the show.

As the girls got older, their attention span increased and the characters

skating on the ice became more familiar after seeing them in films and TV shows. In the past five years we saw the stories of “The Little Mermaid,” “Rapunzel,” “Toy Story,” “Peter Pan,” “Cinderella,” “Snow White” and many more grace the stage and bring to life princesses and super heroes my girls love.

Always a hit with the girls is when Micky Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck and Daisy make an entrance. I can remember the first time I saw Micky in real life at Disney World, and even at the age of 16, it was magical.

In our second year, my oldest saw her favorite characters hit the ice as Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the whole gang from “Toy Story” told

the now classic tale of Andy losing his toys and their quest to get back to him. As a parent, I love being able to provide a place for a piece of their childhood to come to life, without having to travel thousands of miles to Disney World.

Two years ago, my youngest daughter had a dream come true with “Tangled” as the featured story for Disney on Ice. Decked out in her Rapunzel dress, fancy shoes and, after a purchase from the merchandise store, Rapunzel hair, she was ready to see her favorite princess. The joy that filled her eyes as the crew from Tangled came out on the ice is what makes the trip worth it every year.

Last year, kids young and old were delighted to see “Frozen” had been added to the line up. If any movie has been more popular since it came out, I’m not sure what it is. While the girls didn’t wear their Elsa and Anna dresses, of which we own both, they were decked out as princesses and

sang along with the other hundreds of princes and princesses to “Let It Go” as Elsa skated around to her signature song.

This year, the format was a little different with several story shorts featuring multiple princesses being shown before larger features of “The Little Mermaid” and “Frozen” were done before intermission and for the finale. The girls were a little confused why they weren’t seeing all of the characters generally associated with each princess, i.e.

Beauty without the Beast, but they were excited to sing along to songs and add to their princess tally.

I know eventually the girls won’t want to go to Disney on Ice anymore, as they become teenagers and their interests change. I am just going to cherish every moment now with my two little princesses and look forward to next year and the amazing story we will get to see.

Contact Jamee A. Pierson at jpierson@newtondailynews.com

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Coffee, cultural shifts and sadness Coffee is what the cigarette used to be.

In 1963, if you asked a guy, “You want a cigarette?” he said, “Yes.” Now, if you ask a fellow co-worker, “You want some coffee?” she says, “Yes.” In fact, because it is a stimulant and comes from South America, coffee is pretty close to being what cocaine used to be.

If coffee is anything like what cocaine was, then I’m probably a crack smoker.

While the country blooms with coffee shops selling fair trade flavored coffee, I’m down at a convenience store where they sell the stuff for $1 a cup.

I don’t buy coffee in a lot of nice neighborhoods, either. In some of the neighborhoods where I buy coffee, if they started putting crack in the coffee, half of the neighborhood’s small businesses would close.

I drink it black, too. I don’t do this because I think “real men” drink it black. I do it because black gets you out of the store the fastest.

These days, some of the convenience stores keep their coffee in an insulated container with a pump at the top, but a lot of them still have coffee in a pot, sitting on a kind of hot plate, grumbling to itself and waiting for me to show up.

If I hit a convenience store at 11 a.m., after the morning coffee rush is over, and the clerk hasn’t made a new pot, I sometimes get the last cup, so a lot of the coffee I drink tastes like barbecue sauce and No. 2 diesel.

And I come out of the store and the bad coffee smell curdles in the air, and the junkie standing out front asks me for a cigarette, and I give her one because coffee is what cigarettes used to be except among the very poor, most of whom still need plenty of both.

My wife, who believes that I should be given treats every now and then, like a cat, keeps an eye on the better local coffee shops because she knows I’ll drink flavored coffee at Christmas. I like the eggnog flavor, though gingerbread will do in an emergency.

She is also a newspaper reporter. Yesterday, she clacked into the newsroom where we both work, and looked at me sorrowfully.

“I was at the Dunkin’ Donuts,” she said. “They have brown sugar cinnamon and mocha mint for their holiday flavors. No eggnog. No gingerbread.”

I live in Massachusetts. Everyone goes to Dunkin’ Donuts all the time, except me and that junkie outside the convenience store. If Dunkin’ is serving mocha mint or brown sugar cinnamon, then that’s what people will drink. I am lost.

There’s a couple of boutique coffee shops near the newspaper, and they may have eggnog or gingerbread coffee, but what they can’t have is $4 of my money for a cup of coffee. I’ll get some of their flavored coffee during the next month, but only if my wife is buying. Somehow, after eight years of marriage, I still think there’s such a thing as “my money” and “her money.”

So, this morning, about 11, I stopped at a convenience store and bought the last cup of sludgy coffee in the pot. I gave the junkie out front a cigarette and a $1 bill.

It’s still Christmas.

A history lesson on tax cuts

By Ralph Martire To stimulate the U.S. economy to “levels you haven’t seen in many years”— President Trump is proposing to cut federal income taxes, for most folks in general, but predominately for really affluent families and mega-corporations.

His proposal is so skewed to the wealthy that over the next 10 years, more than half of his multi-trillion dollar tax cut will go to the wealthiest one percent. Big business does well too, gaining an estimated $4.1 trillion tax cut during the next decade. And that’s not the only justification offered for the president’s full-on, supply-side, tax cut. According to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), this tax cut will “create so much economic growth, it [will] begin to pay down the nation’s debt.” Which sounds too good to be true — because it is.

By now, every American who is objective or can do math should know that the proposed supply-side tax cuts won’t work as promised. Why expect certain failure? First and foremost is something called “history.” Supply-side tax cuts have never worked as promised. Never. Second, focusing tax cuts on affluent individuals and corporations is not an effective way to stimulate private sector job growth — which pretty much explains why history has proven supply-side economic theory is bogus.

Start with history first. Top federal income tax rates for indi-

viduals were very high from the end of World War II through 1980 — ranging from 90 to 72 percent.

During that sequence, the U.S. economy grew at an average rate of 3.8 percent per year, in real, inflation-adjusted terms. Meanwhile income distribution slightly favored the top, with the wealthiest 10 percent realizing roughly 34 percent of all growth in income over that period, leaving 66 percent of income growth for the bottom 90 percent in earnings to share. Still, these were pretty good times, that included a strong middle class and real income growth for all earners.

Then came supply-side under President Reagan, who cut the top marginal income tax rate from north of 70 percent to 38.5 percent in 1981. President George W. Bush then cut the top rate down to 35 percent in 2001, while also cutting capital gains and dividend tax rates, which all primarily benefited the most affluent. That’s nearly four decades of supply-side. And the results ain’t pretty. In fact, average U.S. economic growth from the Reagan Administration through the end of George W. Bush’s second term was 2.8 percent annually after inflation. That’s one full percentage point lower than during the previous, high-tax era, and translates to about $150 billion less in annual economic activity. There was never any trickle-down effect.

Meanwhile, income inequality became much worse, with more than all real growth in income going to

the wealthiest 10 percent. Everyone else earned less after inflation in 2007 than in 1980. And because the promised economic growth never materialized, federal deficits exploded.

Which should surprise no one, because tax cuts mostly benefiting businesses and affluent families can’t be expected to stimulate job growth. Here’s why: the economy is primarily, as in around 68 percent, consumer spending. Tax cuts for affluent folks won’t generate much new consumer spending — because individuals at the top of the ladder already have rapidly growing real incomes. In economic terms, they have a low “marginal propensity to consume,” that is, they are unlikely to spend any tax relief they get. No bump in consumer spending, no job growth.

Business tax cuts also don’t incentivize job creation, because businesses only hire more workers when they actually need additional capacity to satisfy growing demand for whatever they sell.

It makes no sense for a business to utilize tax relief to hire folks if there’s no work for them to do. Excess capacity is wasteful, and cuts profits.

Which means there’s literally no reason to believe President Trump’s proposed tax cuts will stimulate the economy, and every reason to believe they’ll grow the national deficit.

Ralph Martire is executive director of the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability, a bipartisan fiscal policy think tank.

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Obituaries Janice L. Dorman Nov. 25, 2017 Janice L. Dorman, 84, of Newton, died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017, at Newton Healthcare Center.

A funeral service will be at 11 a.m.

Thursday, Nov. 30 at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory. The family will greet friends from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Memorials to the Jasper County Animal Rescue League or the

Salvation Army may be left the funeral home.

Janice, the daughter of William Joseph and Ida Mae (Cleine) Shultice, was born Aug. 22, 1933, in rural Newton.

She grew up and attended schools in Newton.

Janice was united in marriage with Quentin Devore in 1950, in Illinois. She later married Paul Metzger, Jr. in 1953, in Newton.

They had three children, Gale, Mimi and Vicki and lived in many places throughout the United States. In 1961, Janice was united in marriage with Carroll Dorman who adopted her children. They made their home in Newton and Cedar Rapids before leaving Iowa to re-

side. While in Newton, she had worked at Pearson Drug, the Vernon Company and later at Younkers and Fashionette. Following Carroll’s death in 2011, Janice returned to Newton.

Janice enjoyed going to the races, both Knoxville Raceway and NASCAR and cheering on Jeff Gordon. She also enjoyed collecting antiques, shopping, watching golf and westerns and learning about the American Indian Culture. Janice also liked to socialize with family and friends and was known as the “spunky one� in every group.

Those left to honor Janice’s memory are her children, Gale (Petra) Dorman of Richmond,

Ky., Mimi Jo Rasmey and her husband of Redding, Calif., and Vicki Sue (Kevin) Porterfield of Cincinnati, Ohio; eight grandchildren, including Joshua (Jamie) Dorman of Independence, Mo.; her many great-grandchildren; sister, Nadine Stoulil of Newton; many nieces and nephews including Lynn Stoulil Abfalder of Newton; a special friend, Millie Parr of Newton; and her dog, Baby. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Carroll Dorman in 2011; twin daughters, Jolie Ellen and Julie Lynn Dorman; and siblings, Kenneth Shultice, Marjorie Brown, Darlene Merz and Harriet Webster.

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Patricia Finley Nov. 26, 2017 Patricia Finley, 88, of Newton, died Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. Funeral services are pending at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory.

Submitted Photo The Kiwanis October Student of the Month, Carter Lee, was presented the book “Rolling Rose�

by James Stevenson, by the Newton Noon Kiwanis President Jeff Hobelheinrich. The book will be donated to the Newton Preschool in her name. For more information on the Newton Noon Kiwanis visit newtonkiwanis.org or follow Newton Noon Kiwanis on Facebook.

Baerenwald Benefit is Saturday A benefit for Larry Baerenwald will begin at 5 p.m. Saturday at Izaak Wa l t o n League, 889 Highway F36 W. in Newton.

B a e re n wald is in hospice care for Baerenwald stage IV lung cancer. His wife, Toni, has been unable to work as she cares for him after a recent setback. The cost is $10 at the door for chili and hot dogs, $5 for kids 12 and under. There will be raffles and a bake sale.

End date announced for five scratch games CLIVE — As part of its standard procedures, the Iowa Lottery is officially ending sales in five of its instant-scratch games and has established the deadline by which players must claim prizes in them.

The lottery has announced the end date for the following scratch games: “Loaded,� “$100,000 Mega Crossword� (Game #894), “Lucky Dog,� “Buckets of Cash� and “Play 2 Win.� Players have until the close of

business on Feb. 18 to claim prizes in them.

Players may visit an Iowa Lottery retailer or one of the lottery’s offices in Clive, Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, Mason City and Storm Lake to claim scratch-game prizes.

The lottery replaces ending games with new games throughout the year.

A complete list of all current games can be found on the lottery website at www.ialottery.com.

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

Dinner will be in the basement of the church. • Discover Hope, a faith-based addiction support group, will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at 219 N. Second Ave. W., in Newton. • String Art: Choose Your Designwill meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Center For Arts & Artists, 501 W. Third St. N. in Newton. Join us for a fun DIY custom String Art Class taught by Strung by Shawna of Davenport. Registration closes Nov. 24. Cost is $40-$50 per person. Step-by-step instructions are provided. • Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 8 p.m.

Tuesday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 223 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton. • 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 begin at 5:30 p.m.

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

Donation accepted. • Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

Wednesday at the Masonic Temple in Prairie City. • Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at noon Thursday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 223 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton. • Jasper, Marion and Poweshiek Early Childhood Iowa Board will meet at 5:15 p.m. Thursday at Skiff Medical Center in the South Board Room, 204 N. Fourth Ave. in Newton. Agenda items include a board self-evaluation, reviewing the contractor site visit schedule and discussing the succession plan for Jasper PAT. • Community Meal will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday at Newton Community of Christ, 1805 S. Eighth Ave. E. in Newton. Free community meal.

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Congregate Meals Wednesday Goulash, Capri Vegetables, garlic bread, fruit cocktail, oatmeal cookie and skim milk Thursday Sloppy Joe, pea salad, tator tots, tropical fruit, dessert and skim milk For reservations or information about congregate and home-delivered meals, call 641-792-7102 or 866-9427102 toll-free.

Police Blotter Newton Police Department • Matthew A. Carty, 32, of Newton, was charged with operating while under the influence, first offense after police were called to the 1800 block of South Eighth Avenue East for a vehicle that was hung up on blocks in a church parking lot. Police saw a man sleeping behind the wheel and when

asked if he was OK, he said “yes.� When police asked him if he knew where he was, the man identified as Carty, said “Seattle, Wash.� Police smelled a strong odor of alcohol and he had watery, blood shot eyes. Carty said he drove to the church that night and admitted to drinking five beers.

Carty failed sobriety tests and blew over .08. He was arrested

and taken to the Jasper County Jail. • Clint T. Nelson, 37, of Newton, was charged with fourth-degree theft and trespassing at 2:49 p.m. Nov. 18 after police were called to Walmart in reference to trespass. When police arrived they found Nelson walking in the parking lot attempting to leave. He was told by police he

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Nelson was carrying a six pack of beer, and he told police he took it from the store without paying for it. He also had stolen an Apple TV, a trail camera and a wireless speaker. The total value of theft was $289. • James L. Beaty, 29, of Newton, was charged with fifth-de-

gree theft at 7:43 a.m. Nov. 19 after police were called to GitN-Go in reference to a theft of beer. The clerk told police Beaty came into the store and took a 12 pack of beer and left the store without paying for it. Police spoke to Beaty at his residence and he said he took the beer because he didn’t have any money. The total value was $15.

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DEAR ABBY: I have been with my boyfriend for two years. When I’m with him, I often find him annoying and think we have nothing in common. But when we are apart, I miss him a lot — especially when one of us travels for work.

When we’re apart and talk on the phone, we have amazing conversations and discuss a future together.

But when we’re together, we don’t talk as much, and he never mentions a future together.

I’m confused. Is this normal for relationships? I don’t want to stay in a relationship that isn’t going anywhere, and it has been like this since pretty early on. How can I know if I should invest more of my time or if I should end it and move on? — PERPLEXED IN VIRGINIA DEAR PERPLEXED: If neither of you is particularly talkative and there are a lot of distractions when you are together, then it’s normal.

When you are apart, it’s possible that you miss — and idealize — each other, which is why those conversations about a future happen. The way to determine whether you should invest more time in this relationship would be to ASK him, and just as plainly as you addressed that question to me.

DEAR ABBY: Could you please print this on behalf of delivery people everywhere? Folks: Please make sure your address is visible from the street.

I can’t tell you how many times I have had to drive up and down a street trying to figure out which house I’m supposed to deliver to. Sometimes, I can see the number on the curb. But many times, it’s impossible to spot — and I deliver during the day. I can only begin to imagine how hard it is for couriers who deliver at night. So do us a favor. Make sure your house number is visible from the street. — WENDY IN CALIFORNIA

DEAR WENDY: I’m glad you wrote. People in your profession are not the only ones who struggle with this problem. I have also heard from fire and emergency personnel complaining about the same issue when the situation wasn’t just inconvenient, but life-threatening. Readers, please take a moment to walk to the curb and see if your street address is visible.

Fixing the problem could be as simple as trimming some bushes.

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been arguing over whether food must be covered while it’s being heated in the microwave. I always cover it because it takes little effort and prevents splatters. He refuses, unless the food is very saucy or greasy. When I ask why he won’t do it, he has no answer.

It would be one thing if he routinely cleaned the microwave, but he never does, leaving me to do it. This has caused shouting matches between us. How can we settle this, short of throwing away the microwave? — UNCOVERED OUT WEST DEAR UNCOVERED: Do not toss out a perfectly good microwave over this issue. Praise your husband when he covers the saucy/greasy foods, and remember to throw a paper towel over his dinner when he “forgets.”

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SCHLESWIG — Authorities say a 4-year-old boy has died in a western Iowa farm accident.

An incident report from the Crawford County Sheriff ’s Office says deputies and medics were dispatched a little after 3:15 p.m. Sunday to a farm about 4 miles northwest of Schleswig. The report says a 911 caller, Cody Segebart, said he’d run a farm wagon over his son. The boy was pronounced dead at the scene. He’s been identified as Jason Segebart.

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Authorities investigate suspicious death of hunter CENTERVILLE — State and local authorities are investigating what a deputy says is the suspicious death of a hunter in south-central Iowa. The Appanoose County Sheriff ’s Office says the body of 31-year-old Curtis Ross, of Cedar Falls, was found in a remote area of the county on Saturday. He’d been reported missing earlier in the day. After an autopsy is completed the case likely will be investigated as a homicide.

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Boarding school owner doesn’t want trial moved KEOKUK — A former boarding school owner wants his trial on sex abuse and other charges to remain in South Lee County District Court.

The attorney for Ben Trane told a judge Monday that her client believes an impartial jury can be fielded so he can receive a fair trial in a Keokuk courtroom. Prosecutors are seeking a new location, citing pretrial publicity and Trane’s extensive community ties. The judge said he’d rule later on the prosecution’s motion.

INDEPENDENCE — Lawyers for former “Bachelor” star Chris Soules’ have asked a judge to dismiss the charge against him stemming from his rear-end crash that killed a farmer driving a tractor. Defense attorney Robert Montgomery argued Monday that the charge of failing to remain at the scene of a fatal collision should be dismissed because he says Soules complied with Iowa law. He says Soules reported the April crash, identified himself to a 911 dispatcher, provided aid to the 66-year-old farmer, Kenneth Mosher.

5 Some Iowa Medicaid patients to get state-run coverage

DES MOINES — Iowa’s Medicaid program will provide some patients with coverage under an old state-run system rather than the current privatized setup involving insurance companies. The Iowa Department of Human Services will resume direct oversight of benefits for roughly 10,000 Medicaid members who tried to switch coverage to the private insurance company Amerigroup.

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Alleged drunk Several injured in two separate driver faces child crashes at highway intersection endangerment charge

By Kayla Singletary Newton Daily News MINGO — Area law enforcement agencies were called to two different vehicle crashes Saturday at the intersection of Highway 330 and Highway 65 in Mingo. In the first accident, the driver of a semi tractor-trailer allegedly ran a stop sign and struck a vehicle, injuring its four passengers.

When Mingo, Colfax, Baxter and Bondurant fire departments responded at 12:22 p.m., the injured passengers had already been removed from the vehicle.

One person was transported by air ambulance to a Des Moines area hospital, according to the Iowa State Patrol.

The driver of the semi tractor-trailer, Jared L. Robinson, 47, was traveling southbound on Highway 65 at mile marker 99 when he didn’t stop at the stop sign while crossing traffic at the intersection of Highway 330, according to the Iowa State Patrol. Robinson, a carrier for BMT Trucking LLC, collided with a silver 2016 Nissan Rogue that was in the southbound lanes of Highway 330, struck its passenger side door and proceeded to push the vehicle into northbound lanes.

The semi turned sideways and rolled onto its driver’s side with the cab of the truck landing on top of the Nissan. The driver of the Nissan, Matthew J. Crandon, 38, of Le Grand and a 4-year-old child who was in the back seat were transported to Methodist Medical Center by ambulance.

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Submitted Photo Pictured is an accident at the intersection of Highway 330 and Highway 65 in Mingo where the driver of a semi tractor trailer allegedly ran a stop sign and struck a vehicle Saturday afternoon. According to the Iowa State Patrol, there were two accidents at this intersection over the holiday weekend.

The front seat passenger Elizabeth T. Crandon, 35, of Le Grand, was taken to Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. Robinson was transported to Iowa Methodist Medical Center by ambulance.

Around 7 p.m., area fire departments were again dispatched to the same intersection for a two-vehicle crash. One person was transported to a Des Moines area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Keegan C. Porter, 27, of Colfax, was traveling southbound in a 2016 Toyota Camry on Highway 65 to southbound Highway 117 when he left the stop sign and crossed over northeast bound lanes and collided with a 2013 Honda Civic.

Porter’s vehicle was disabled in the roadway and pushed out of

the intersection, and the Honda Civic came to a rest on the shoulder north of the intersection.

Porter was transported to Mercy Medical Center by ambulance and the passengers, an 8-yearold girl and a 2-year-old girl had non-life threatening injuries.

The driver of the Honda Civic, Rachel H. Whaley, 20, of Marshalltown, had non-life threatening injuries.

“We are reminding all motorists who drive through that intersection to use extreme caution when crossing traffic,” the Mingo Fire Department stated.

The Iowa State Patrol, Iowa DOT and the Jasper County Sheriff ’s Office assisted at the scene.

Contact Kayla Singletary at 641-792-3121 ext.

6533 or ksingletary@newtondailynews.com

Meredith buying Time Inc. for $1.8B NEW YORK (AP) — Magazine and broadcasting company Meredith is buying magazine publisher Time for about $1.8 billion to bulk up on readers as the publishing industry navigates the difficult transition to digital from print.

Iowa-based Meredith Corp. owns 17 TV stations that reach 12 million U.S. households. Its women- and lifestyle-focused magazines and websites include Better Homes & Gardens, Family Circle and Allrecipes.

Time Inc., based in New York, has publications including Time, Sports Illustrated, People, Fortune and Entertainment Weekly.

To get the deal done, Meredith got $650 million in financial backing from the private equity

arm of Koch Industries, the energy conglomerate of the billionaire brothers Charles and David Koch, known for their advocacy for conservative causes. The Koch investment has raised eyebrows in media circles. The company said that the Koch brothers would not influence editorial operations, however. Meredith CEO Steve Lacy said on a call Monday morning that the company had not wanted an investor who would want to help run the business, so it went with Koch for financial aid because of their desire to be “passive” investors and because they didn’t require a board seat.

A Koch representative did not answer questions about why the company was interested in media

but said Monday said that the investing arm, Koch Equity Development, was making a “passive financial investment” that doesn’t include board or management representation.

Combined, the media companies posted $4.8 billion in revenue last year. Meredith says together they will have 135 million readers and 60 million paid subscribers. Meredith says the deal strengthens its appeal to advertisers as the media industry consolidates, and it may buy more properties. But the company will also evaluate whether to sell any magazines after the Time acquisition closes.

Meredith also expects to cut $400 million to $500 million in costs in the first two years of op-

eration as a combined company.

Meredith will pay $18.50 per share in cash for Time’s nearly 100 million outstanding shares. It values the deal at $2.8 billion, including debt. It said it is using $3.55 billion in financing commitments from several lenders as well as the $650 million in preferred equity from Koch Equity Development.

Time has posted two straight years of annual losses and its revenue has declined since it split off from Time Warner in 2014. It is trying to shift to a digital strategy. Meredith has fared better.

Meredith shares climbed 11 percent to $67.70 in morning trading, while Time stock added 9 percent to $18.45.

A Newton woman is facing a child endangerment charge after she was arrested for allegedly driving drunk and recklessly early Wednesday morning.

Dymon C. Manzano, 24, of Newton, was driving at 1:19 a.m. on West 18th Street South on the wrong side of the road and in a reckless manner, according to a police report. A police officer attempted to stop Manzano and she continued driving before she pulled into a handicap parking space at America’s Best Value Inn. Manzano’s speech was slightly slurred and her eyes were watery and Manzano bloodshot, and she failed field sobriety tests. Her blood alcohol content was more than .08.

Manzano was driving with a 5-year-old in the back seat, and her license was suspended for failure to post proof of financial responsibility-accident related. She was charged with child endangerment, operating while under the influence, first offense and driving while license under suspension.

Manzano was arrested and taken to the Jasper County Jail. She was released on $3,300 bond.

Mailing quirk has Missouri residents with Iowa addresses ST. LOUIS (AP) — For decades, an idiosyncrasy in the mail delivery system has forced some rural northern Missouri residents to have Iowa mailing addresses, which has created roadblocks and red tape for residents when they vote or pay taxes — even when they die.

Local officials have been asking for help for years from local politicians and postal officials to no avail. U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill recently learned about the quirk, calling it “one of the dumbest things I’ve come across.”

McCaskill, a Missouri Democrat, sent a letter this week to Postmaster General Megan J. Brennan, asking that the U.S. Postal Service “take immediate action” on behalf of Missouri residents who have Iowa mailing addresses. Brennan’s spokesman David Partenheimer said in a statement this week that his agency is “working with the senator to address this issue and will respond directly to her office.” He declined further comment.

The exact number of affected residents

is unknown, though one county has more than two dozen misaddressed residents. Also unclear is why Missouri residents were assigned Iowa postal addresses in the first place. McCaskill’s letter said it appears to have something to do with mail delivery routes along the sparsely populated area where the two states come together, though local residents were never given a good explanation.

In Missouri’s Clark County, some residents launched a petition drive this summer to get address changes because the county of 6,700 residents is adopting a new 911 system and accurate addresses are crucial, said Jena Church, the county clerk.

The quirk also makes voter registration difficult because Iowa addresses aren’t recognized in Missouri’s voting system.

“We always put their address as the courthouse address,” Church said of the 30 or so Clark County residents with Iowa addresses.

“It has to be a Missouri address to have a voting district.”

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Featured this year: Home of Adam and Noreen Otto, 1110 S. Sixth Ave. W.

www.newtondailynews.com | Tuesday | Nov. 28, 2017 which lead to the rear of the home, passing a home office on the way. The open-concept kitchen and living area are full of windows, and the back doors open on a large deck at the rear of the home where the Stewarts relax and enjoy their spacious backyard and overlook the patio. On the upper level, the master bathroom has recently been updated with a soaking tub and new tiled shower, and the downstairs walk-out basement is fully finished as well.

Home of Josh and Teresa Wermager, 944-5 Meadowbrook Ave.

The 1952 Cape Cod style home has had numerous additions over the years, expanding both its footprint and function. A full kitchen remodel in 2017 added new cabinetry, countertops and custom builtins, all designed and installed by local businesses.

The family-friendly home has two fireplaces, which will be ready for Santa, a front porch and a large backyard in constant use by this busy young family. The house has five bedrooms, frequently filled with family and friends from out of town. The large finished basement will be decorated in anticipation of a “magical” Christmas! This classic dwelling was featured on the tour eleven years ago when it was owned by close friends of the current owners! Come and see the changes they’ve made during their three happy years in the home.

Home of Greg and Brenda Stewart, 1031 Meadowbrook Ave.

The Wermagers’ 2x6 stick-built, half-log home was built in 2002 and fits perfectly into its wooded surroundings. The outdoors features prominently in the design and decor, with the half-log siding both indoors and out, as well as a floor to ceiling cultured stone fireplace in the family’s great room.

Look for additional rustic, cabin-style touches, including fresh evergreen Christmas decorations with pine cones and pepper berries. In 2013, the home received a makeover on its lower level, and the walkout basement contains a full kitchen, family room, and bedroom and bath, so the Wermagers’ extended family can stay over often. Tour-goers may also notice the unusual 1906 Howard upright grand player piano with 65 keys, which is a fifth-generation family heirloom.

Home of Shawn and Vicki Wade, 909 S. Fifth Ave. W.

This contemporary take on Colonial Revival was completed in 2000 and has three bedrooms and four bathrooms on 2.5 acres. The two-story entry is full of light, highlighting the beautiful wood floors,

Shawn and Vicki Wade purchased this 1910 Foursquare in 2010. Shawn, a business owner and contractor, has spent the last seven years restoring this four-level home to its original woodwork and features, while adding modern day amenities. The main floor features quarter-sawn oak trim, pocket doors, hardwood floors, and several built-ins to house artwork, books and decor. The second floor consists of an updated bath, custom closets, laundry, a guest room for their adult son, Logan when he is home for the holidays, and a sleeping porch turned game-room for their teen son, Tucker. Vicki, a local boutique owner and artisan, claimed the third story of the home for her studio. This level of the home offers a quiet space to work on projects, many of which Vicki displays and sells through her business. The basement level of the home was most recently finished to include a family/teen entertainment area with custom cabinetry by Shawn. Much of the home has restored woodwork, doorknobs and other details. Note the original lead glass windows, a Maytag home chandelier in the dining area that was carefully restored by Shawn, an open front porch and a double lot for outdoor entertaining.

Jasper County Historical Museum, 1700 S. 15th Ave. W.

As part of the tour, Newton Dollars for Scholars invites everyone to stop at the Jasper County Historical Museum to experience the “home” of our local history. Tickets will also be available here and a holiday open house will be in progress. The museum is featuring Christmas trees decorated by all kinds of local groups, which will be located throughout the museum. The theme for this year’s open house is the World War One Christmas Truce, where soldiers from both sides of the conflict temporarily laid down arms, exchanged presents, and played games and celebrated Christmas together on Dec. 25, 1914.

Attendees can enjoy cider and candy with as they learn about this event and the history of Jasper County.

In case of inclement weather, the tour will be held on Sunday instead.

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Iowa State signs Campbell to 6-year, $22.5 million deal AMES (AP) — Asked about his future following a brutal 20-19 loss at Kansas State on Saturday, Iowa State coach Matt Campbell said he and his staff are “in it for the long haul.”

One of the sport’s rising stars has backed up his words with action as the Cyclones announced Monday that they’ve agreed to a new deal with their 37-year-old coach.

The Cyclones said Monday that they and Campbell have agreed to a new six-year deal worth $22.5 million, increasing Campbell’s annual compensation from $2.1 million to $3.5 million per season.

Campbell’s new deal also includes $1 million for raises for his staff.

Campbell, who led Iowa State to a 7-5 record and its first winning season in Big 12 play in 15 years, was expected to be among the top names in the offseason coaching carousel.

Instead, the second-year coach can focus on getting the Cyclones ready for their first bowl game in five years.

“I want to thank (athletic director) Jamie (Pollard) for respecting my desire to hold

off these conversations until our regular season ended and also for being proactive in supporting the needs of my staff and team as we build a legacy at Iowa State,” said Campbell, who turns 38 next week. “The commitment that he and Iowa State have made to us, including some exciting facility enhancements on the horizon, has been critical to my vision for our team going forward.”

Iowa State beat a pair of top-five teams this season, TCU and Oklahoma, after doing so just once in its history. The Cyclones will find out what bowl they’ve been invited to Sunday.

“I could not be more excited for our fans and our student-athletes to have someone like Matt leading our program,” Pollard said.

“He stands behind what he says and I look forward to helping him fulfill his dream of making Iowa State football one of the best programs in the nation.”

Iowa State lost four games in overtime or on the final possession of the game, and they entered last weekend with a shot at the Big 12 title

Troy Hyde/Daily News Iowa State football coach Matt Campbell addresses reporters at the team’s annual media day earlier this season. Campbell and the university finalized a new 6-year, $22.5 million deal to keep the young coach in Ames a little while longer.

game.

“We are just getting started at Iowa State,” Campbell said.

“To see our culture rapidly developing in concert with some excellent incoming re-

cruits, we are developing a foundation for a program on the brink of success.”

Chip Kelly returns to college coaching with UCLA

automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament should they need one.

“Each year it looks a bit different. But we’re going to fit it to our personnel,” coach Ben Jacobson said. “The whole key for us is having young guys that ... have a good understanding and a good feeling for how to play.”

Bradley (6-1) and Evansville (5-1) also have gotten off to impressive starts.

But perhaps no team in the league has been more surprising than Drake (4-1).

The Bulldogs let popular interim coach Jett Rutter go after last season, when they lost their last 10 games and finished 7-24, and hired Niko Medved from Furman.

Drake was picked to finish last in the league. But the Bulldogs haven’t looked like a cellar dweller just yet.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chip Kelly is headed to UCLA with plans to create another Pac-12 powerhouse.

The coach who helped changed college football with his groundbreaking offense at Oregon agreed to a five-year, Kelly $23.3 million deal on Saturday to return to the sideline with the Bruins.

Kelly, who turned 54 on Saturday, spent the past year out of coaching after four seasons in the NFL. Kelly entertained serious overtures from Florida this month before deciding to take charge of the sleeping giant of a program at UCLA, which hasn’t won a conference title since 1998.

“I am thrilled to welcome Chip Kelly to Westwood,” UCLA athletic director Dan Guerrero said. “His success speaks for itself, but more than that, I firmly believe that his passion for the game and his innovative approach to coaching student-athletes make him the perfect fit for our program.”

Kelly replaces Jim Mora, who was fired last Sunday with one game left in his sixth season in Westwood.

Kelly won three conference titles and reached four major bowl games in just four seasons (2009-12) in charge of the Ducks, who were turned into a marvel of exciting football by his no-huddle spread offense and up-tempo approach to almost everything they did.

Oregon went 46-7 during his tenure, reaching the BCS championship game after the 2010 season and also playing in two Rose Bowls and a Fiesta Bowl.

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AP Photo University of Northern Iowa Panthers forward Tanner Lohaus (22) dives for a loose ball during second half action against the Chicago State Cougars on Nov. 18 at the McLeod Center in Cedar Falls. The Panthers have started the season 5-2.

Missouri Valley thriving despite loss of powerhouse Wichita State

By Luke Meredith The Associated Press The Missouri Valley Conference was supposed to be devastated by the loss of Wichita State. So far, the league has shown it might have been vastly underrated for 2017-18.

Nearly every team in the Valley is off to a strong start, boosting the conference’s reputation in a season many thought could be the start of an inevitable transition toward a future as a one-bid league.

League teams are 46-16, the best combined start for the Valley since 1962-63.

Loyola (Chicago) and newcomer Valparaiso are 7-0.

Northern Iowa is 5-2 — with its losses coming against No. 13 North Carolina and No. 4 Villanova — and six other Valley teams are at .500 or better.

The only team that has a losing record is Indiana State.

But even the Sycamores (2-4) have a marquee win, opening the Archie Miller era at Indiana with a 21-point blowout in Bloomington.

The league’s bullish start has been headlined by Loyola and Valpo — who are only in the Valley because Wichita followed Creighton out the door in the offseason.

The Ramblers have won their first seven games for only the fifth time in the last seven decades entering Tuesday’s showdown at Boise State (5-1).

The Crusaders are 7-0 for the first time in 51 years behind the strong play of senior Tevonn Walker. He’s averaging 16.1 points and 4.6 rebounds for a team so deep that 12 players are averaging at least 10 minutes a game.

“We have a lot of guys, and there’s probably going to be

a different player (stepping up) every night,” Valparaiso coach Matt Lottich said.

The Panthers have been contenders in the Valley for nearly two decades, though they slipped to 14-16 and 9-9 in the league in 2016-17.

Northern Iowa has bounced back this year largely because of a dynamic young backcourt.

Freshman Tywhon Pickford had a breakout game in a win over N.C. State in the Bahamas, scoring 18 points with 18 rebounds, and sophomore point guard Juwan McCloud has scored in double figures in five of his last six games (12.7 points per game.)

Northern Iowa hosts UNLV on Wednesday, faces Iowa State on a neutral floor on Dec. 16 and hosts No. 21 Xavier on Dec. 22.

With a strong showing in those three games, the Panthers might be in line for an

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SPORTS CALENDAR Tuesday Basketball Newton boys at Boone, JV 4:45 p.m., 9th 6 p.m., varsity 7:30 p.m.

Colfax-Mingo at HLV, girls 6 p.m., boys 7:30 p.m.

Montezuma at Lynnville-Sully, girls 6 p.m., boys 7:30 p.m.

GMG at Baxter, girls 6:30 p.m., boys 8 p.m.

Wrestling Newton at Boone, JV 4:30 p.m., varsity 5 p.m.

Colfax-Mingo at Woodward-Granger Quad, 6 p.m.

Boys Swimming NCMP at Des Moines Lincoln, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday Bowling Newton at Marshalltown, 3:45 p.m.

Wrestling Indianola at Newton, JV. 6:30 p.m., varsity 7:30 p.m.

Iowa Valley, Pella, Pleasantville at Colfax-Mingo, 6 p.m.

Lynnville-Sully at Belle Plaine meet, 6 p.m.

Basketball Newton girls a Montezuma, 9th 6 p.m., JV, &:30 p.m.

Pella at Newton 8th girls, 4:30 p.m.

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

Friday Basketball Newton girls at Indianola, JV 4:45 p.m., varsity 6:15 p.m., 9th 7:30 p.m.

Newton boys at Indianola, JV 4:45 p.m., 9th 6:15 p.m., varsity 7:30 p.m.

Saydel at PCM, girls 6 p.m., boys 7:30 p.m.

Montezuma at Colfax-Mingo, girls 6 p.m., boys 7:30 p.m.

Lynnville-Sully at North Mahaska, girls 6 p.m., boys 7:30 p.m.

Saturday Wrestling Newton Cardinal Invitational, 10 a.m.

PCM at Dallas Center-Grimes tournament 10 a.m.

Colfax-Mingo at Woodard-Granger tournament, 9 a.m.

Lynnville-Sully at Montezuma tournament, 10 a.m.

Baxter at Bondurant-Farrar tournament, 10 a.m.

Boys Swimming NCMP Cardinal Invitational, 10 a.m.

Bowling Newton Invitational, 9 a.m.

Basketball Lynnville-Sully at East Marshall, girls 4 p.m., boys 6 p.m.

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To Husker fans, it’s Frost or bust

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska athletic director Bill Moos estimates it will take two or three years to return the football program to a level of competitiveness more in line with its traditional place as one of the college game’s blue bloods.

He has a list of a half-dozen names of coaches he thinks could get the job done.

Mike Riley was fired Saturday after a 4-8 season ended with losses in six of the last seven games, including a 56-14 defeat to Iowa on Friday. Riley was 19-19 with losing records in two of his three seasons.

Except to say he’s considering UCF coach Scott Frost, Moos offered no hints about other possible successors to Riley.

Frost, whose unbeaten team will host Memphis this week in the American Athletic Conference championship game, is the overwhelming choice of fans.

The Nebraska-born Frost quarterbacked the Cornhuskers’ 1997 team that split the national championship with Michigan.

“I’ve never said I was going after Scott Frost. A lot of other people have,” Moos said. “I’ll let you read my email sometime, that I should be going after Scott Frost. You know what?

That’s a tribute to Nebraskans.

He’s one of ours, played for us and has gone on and paid his dues. He’s got a good job that I believe he really likes. He’s got a lot of interest.”

Moos acknowledged that he did have a third party speak to Chip Kelly on his behalf before Kelly took the UCLA job on Saturday.

Among names bandied for the Nebraska job, in addition to Frost, are Iowa State’s Matt Campbell, Virginia Tech’s Justin Fuente and recently fired Arkansas (and Wisconsin) coach Bret Bielema.

Moos hopes to make a hire

well before the letter-of-intent signing period that begins Dec. 20.

Nebraska won five national championships under Bob Devaney and Tom Osborne from 1970-97. The Huskers rank in the top five for all-time wins in the Bowl Subdivision.

But the next coach will take over a program that has not won a conference championship since Frank Solich’s 1999 team won the Big 12.

Moos said Nebraska has a lot to offer, starting with football facilities that are as good as any in the country.

“We’ve got a unique fan base that has filled Memorial Stadium since 1962,” he said. “We’re the only show in the state.

There’s so many things that are appealing to Nebraska. What we need to do is get the brand back out there ... and dust it off and get it back to being a source of pride.

“And that’s a matter of making good decisions, and this is certainly a big decision that I have every reason to believe will be a good one.”

The Huskers struggled on both sides of the ball this season. They averaged only 107 yards rushing behind a struggling offensive line, and though quarterback Tanner Lee showed flashes of excellence, he threw 16 interceptions. The defense was among the worst in the nation.

Moos said he has no preconceived ideas about what style of football would work best at Nebraska.

“People say (you) can’t throw the ball in the Big Ten, but I don’t agree with that,” he said. “I for one like a balanced attack, but I’m not the coach. I think you do need to run the ball.”

Defense is a greater concern, he said.

“Nebraska has been known for defense, and we need to get the defense back,” he said. “I know this is an old cliche that offenses fill the stadium and defenses win championships.

You might be fortunate enough to have both, and Nebraska has had both many times.”

How long it takes to make Nebraska a consistent winner again will depend on how the returning players fit the new coach’s offensive and defensive schemes. Moos’ best guess is two or three years.

“The Big Ten is the Big Ten and there are 14 tough programs,” he said. “Sometimes it’s cyclical, but you look at the ones who are traditionally on the top. You’ve heard them: Michigan, Ohio State, Penn State — and Nebraska needs to be in that same conversation.

We want Nebraska to get back to being Nebraska, and when it is, we will catch right back on.”

AP Top 25: Clemson is No. 1, Oklahoma 2nd after ‘Bama falls

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By Ralph D. Russo The Associated Press

Drake stunned Wake Forest 77-74 in its first game against a Division I opponent, lost to Colorado by only five and beat Drexel in double overtime 90-88.

Junior guard Reed Timmer has been consistent so far this season, averaging 23.6 points on 50.8 percent shooting from the field and 56.3 percent on 3-pointers.

Timmer had 32 points Sunday in a 79-67 win over Chicago State.

“Reed has been just phenomenal so far. He’s a guy that, if they’re going to give him looks, he’s going to knock it down,” Medved said.

Clemson is the new No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll, taking a close vote with Oklahoma after the top two teams in the rankings lost in the same weekend for the first time since 2012.

The Tigers jumped from fourth to No. 1 after blowing out South Carolina on Saturday night.

Clemson received 27 firstplace votes and No. 2 Oklahoma had 24. No. 3 Wisconsin received 10 first-place votes.

Auburn rose to No. 4 after beating Alabama, which had been No. 1 since the preseason.

The Crimson Tide slipped to fifth. Georgia moved up a spot to No. 6 and Miami fell five spots to No. 7.

The Hurricanes lost for the first time this season Friday at

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AP Photo After UCLA and Florida filled their college football coaching vacancies this weekend, the Nebraska Cornhuskers turn their attention to alum Scott Frost, who guided Central Florida to a 12-0 season in 2017.

Coaching Continued from Page 1B Kelly then went 28-35 with the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers from 2013-16, getting fired from both teams after losing seasons. He was an ESPN football analyst this fall.

Florida hires Mississippi State’s Mullen GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Dan Mullen spent the last 13 years in the Southeastern Conference. He cultivated offenses. He developed quarterbacks. He celebrated two national championships. He turned former league laughing stock Mississippi State into a title contender.

He probably should have been Florida’s top target from the start.

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Instead, it took Chip Kelly spurning the Gators for athletic director Scott Stricklin to turn to his close friend and former Starkville, Mississippi, neighbor.

Stricklin hired Mullen as Florida’s next head coach Sunday, bringing back the guy who helped make Tim Tebow a star. The Gators announced the deal after Mullen told the Bulldogs he was returning to Gainesville.

The move reunites Stricklin

Pittsburgh.

The last time the top two teams in the AP poll lost on the same regular-season weekend was Nov. 17, 2012. Then, No. 1 Oregon lost to No. 14 Stanford and No. 2 Kansas State went down to Baylor.

Ohio State, Penn State and TCU round out the top 10.

Poll Points — Defending national champion Clemson is No. 1 for the first time since finishing atop the AP poll last season and ninth time overall. The Tigers were No. 1 for five weeks in 2015, entering the College Football Playoff title game against Alabama that way before losing.

— Alabama’s loss means there still will be only two teams in the history of the AP poll to go from preseason to final poll as No. 1: Florida State and Mullen, who worked together in Starkville from 2009 to 2016. Stricklin was Mullen’s AD for seven of those years.

Mullen preSumlin viously spent four years (2005-08) as Florida’s offensive coordinator and won two national titles while guiding Tebow to the top of the school record books. The Gators averaged 36.3 points a game and 7.1 yards a play during Mullen’s tenure.

Vols no longer pursuing Schiano after protests KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee is no longer pursuing Ohio State defensive coordinator Greg Schiano to be

was first to do it in 1999 and Southern California did it in 2004.

— Wisconsin has its best ranking since the Badgers were No. 2 on Oct. 21, 1963.

Up — No. 14 Stanford moved up six spots after beating Notre Dame.

rankings this week. The Bulldogs replaced Boise State after beating the Broncos on Saturday. Fresno State is ranked for the first time since spending most of the 2013 season in the Top 25.

In — No. 25 Fresno State was the only team to move into the

Ranked vs. Ranked Championship weekend will feature four games Saturday matching teams ranked in the top 10 of the AP poll.

This week’s lineup of games matching ranked teams: No. 1 Clemson vs. No. 7 Miami, ACC championship in Charlotte, North Carolina.

No. 2 Oklahoma vs. No. 10 TCU. Big 12 championship in Arlington, Texas.

No. 3 Wisconsin vs. No. 8 Ohio State, Big Ten championship in Indianapolis.

No. 4 Auburn vs. No. 6 Georgia, SEC championship in Atlanta.

the school’s new head coach, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.

The person spoke Sunday on condition of anonymity because none of the negotiations were intended to be made public.

The school and Schiano were close to an agreement earlier Sunday, but the deal fell apart after widespread backlash that included a protest on campus and complaints on social media from fans, state representatives and gubernatorial candidates.

Their complaints stemmed from Schiano’s background as an assistant at Penn State during Jerry Sandusky’s tenure as the Nittany Lions’ defensive coordinator. Sandusky is serving 30 to 60 years in prison for his conviction on 45 counts of sexual abuse.

Texas A&M regents will meet to discuss hiring football coach COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Texas A&M University regents have called a meeting Thursday to discuss hiring a new football coach.

The school dismissed coach Kevin Sumlin after six years on Sunday amid speculation the Aggies will try to lure Jimbo Fisher away from Florida State.

Texas A&M still owes the 53-year-old Sumlin a buyout of more than $10 million.

Sumlin was the first black head football coach in program history. He went 51-26 and made a bowl game every season. But his teams never matched the success of his first season, in 2012, when the Aggies went 11-2 behind Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Johnny Manziel.

Down — Notre Dame dropped six spots to No. 15.

— No. 21 Washington State fell seven spots after being routed by Washington, which moved up two spots to No. 13.

— No. 24 Mississippi State dropped eight spots after losing to rival Mississippi on Thanksgiving night.

IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR JASPER COUNTY CITY OF Newton, IOWA Petitioner, and Concerning BARBARA A. STOCKDALE A/K/A BARBARA STOCKDALE-PAGE; SPOUSE OF BARBARA A. STOCKDALE A/K/A BARBARA STOCKDALE-PAGE, IF ANY; JASPER COUNTY, IOWA; and UNKNOWN PARTIES Respondents.

EQUITY NO. EQCV120728 ORIGINAL NOTICE DATE PETITION FILED: 11/01/17 TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT(S): You are notified that a petition has been filed in the office of the clerk of this court naming you as a respondent in this action, which petition prays the Court to find that the property located at 509 W. 2nd Street S., Newton, Iowa and legally described as: Lot B of Lot 1 of Stone's Addition to the City of Newton, Jasper County, Iowa as appears in plat book B at page 215 in the office of the Recorder of said County has been abandoned within the meaning of Iowa Code Section 657A.10A and grant the City title to the property free and clear of all claims, liens, or encumbrances. The name and address of the attorney for the petitioner is Gilbert R. Caldwell III, Caldwell, Brierly, Chalupa & Nuzum, PLLC, 211 1st Avenue West, Newton, IA 50208. The attorney's phone number is (641) 792-4160; facsimile number: (641) 792-2410.

You must serve a motion or answer on or before December 18, 2017, and within a reasonable time thereafter, file your motion or answer with the Clerk of Court for Jasper County, at the courthouse in Newton, Iowa. If you do not, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

You are further notified that the above case has been filed in a county that utilizes electronic filing. Unless, within 20 days after service of this original notice upon you, you serve, and within a reasonable time thereafter file a motion or answer, in the Iowa District Court for Jasper County, at the courthouse in Newton, Iowa, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the petition. Please see Iowa Court Rules Chapter 16 for information on electronic filing and Iowa Court Rules Chapter 16, division VI regarding the protection of personal information in court filings.

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 (515) 286-3394. (If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800-735-2942) IMPORTANT: YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE AT ONCE TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS November 14, 21 and 28 Newton Community School Board of Education Board Work Session E. J. H. Beard Administration Center West Conference Room November 13, 2017 - 5:00 PM MINUTES Call to Order President Travis Padget convened the board to order at 5:06 PM Roll Call Present: Josh Cantu, Donna Cook, Robyn Friedman, Ann Leonard, Cody Muhs, Travis Padget, Graham Sullivan, Bob Callaghan, Gayle Isaac, and Christine Dawson Others Present: Bret Miller, Bill Peters, Tina Ross, Todd Schuster, Laura Selover Consent Agenda - ACTION #10302 moved, Cook Friedman seconded to approve the consent agenda.

Ayes: Cantu, Cook, Friedman, Leonard, Muhs, Padget, Sullivan Learning, Leadership, and District Business - Travis Padget, President Topic: Budget Preparation Work Session - FY'19 Gayle Isaac, Director of Business Services, led a discussion regarding budget preparation for FY'19.

Board Members were provided with historical information on the financial position of the district (FY'15 to FY'19) and shared thoughts on what the district needs to do going forward.

Adjourn - ACTION #10303 Cook moved, Leonard seconded to unanimously adjourn the meeting at 6:50 PM. Minutes Mailed November 28 Newton Community School Board of Education Regular Board Meeting E. J. H. Beard Administration Center East Conference Room November 13, 2017 - 7:00 PM MINUTES Call to Order - Travis Padget convened the board to order at 7:00 PM Roll Call - Present: Josh Cantu, Donna Cook, Robyn Friedman, Ann Leonard, Cody Muhs, Travis Padget, Graham Sullivan, Bob Callaghan, Gayle Isaac, Christine Dawson Others Present: Jim Beerends, Brenda Hodnett, Rudy Kammel, Bret Miller, Bill Peters, Tina Ross, Laura Selover, Jack Suttek, Randy Van (KCOB), David Dolmage (Newton Daily News) Communications - Donation Knights of Columbus Cody Muhs presented a donation of $1,735.33 to Special Education, from funds raised through the Knights of Columbus tootsie roll campaign. Tina Ross, Director of Special Programs, accepted the check on behalf of the Newton Community School District.

Consent Agenda - ACTION #10293 moved, Leonard Friedman seconded to approve the consent agenda.

Ayes: Cantu, Cook, Friedman, Leonard, Muhs, Padget, Sullivan Human Resources Update Certified Personnel - ACTION #10294 Selover presented the Human Resources Update - Certified Personnel Micaela Sciarrotta - (contract) 7th Grade Girls Basketball Coach (BMS) - effective October 30, 2017 Darin Tisdale - (resignation) - 8th Grade Football Coach (BMS) effective November 6, 2017 (pending qualified replacement) Cook moved, Friedman seconded to approve the Human Resources Update - Certified

tootsie roll campaign. Tina Ross, Director of Special Programs, accepted the check on behalf of the Newton Community School District.

Consent Agenda - ACTION #10293 Friedman moved, Leonard seconded to approve the consent agenda.

Ayes: Cantu, Cook, Friedman, Leonard, Muhs, Padget, Sullivan Human Resources Update Certified Personnel - ACTION #10294 Selover presented the Human Resources Update - Certified Personnel Micaela Sciarrotta - (contract) 7th Grade Girls Basketball Coach (BMS) - effective October 30, 2017 Darin Tisdale - (resignation) - 8th Grade Football Coach (BMS) effective November 6, 2017 (pending qualified replacement) Cook moved, Friedman seconded to approve the Human Resources Update - Certified Personnel Report. Ayes: Cantu, Cook, Friedman, Leonard, Muhs, Padget, Sullivan Classified Personnel - ACTION #10295 Selover presented the Human Resources Update - Classified Personnel Josh Carpenter - (agreement) Assistant Boys Soccer Coach (NHS) - effective March 12, 2018 Chris Dydell - (agreement) - 9th Grade Boys Basketball Coach (NHS) - effective November 13, 2017 Lora Hadsall - (agreement) Educational Associate (TJ) effective pending completion of HR employment materials Michelle Marquis - (agreement) 9th Grade Girls Assistant Basketball Coach (NHS) effective November 6, 2017 Natalie McCormick (agreement) - Assistant Girls Varsity Soccer Coach (NHS) effective March 29, 2018 Monica Pritchard - (agreement) - Sub Bus Driver (Transportation) - effective November 14, 2017 Kristen Strum - (agreement) Educational Associate (BMS) effective November 1, 2017 Tom Vanderlaan - (agreement) 7th Grade Boys Basketball Coach (BMS) - effective January 2, 2018 Ken Owens - (resignation) Custodian (NHS) - effective November 10, 2017 Norman Jones - (retirement) Custodian (BMS) - effective December 31, 2017 Cook moved, Sullivan seconded to approve the Human Resources Update - Classified Personnel Report.

Ayes: Cantu, Cook, Friedman, Leonard, Muhs, Padget, Sullivan Educational Associates Update A board member requested an update on the hiring of Educational Associates as a follow up to the October 9, 2017 board meeting. Selover reported that we have one or two positions to hire.

Hiring of a Communications Specialist Padget shared a discussion item with board members regarding the Hiring of a Communications Specialist.

A part-time contracted position was posted last week, to report to the Superintendent with an anticipated 15-20 hours per week and salary of $20,000. It was noted that the position had already been built into the budget.

The Communications Specialist would serve as an information liaison within the school district and between the school district and the community, generating a climate of understanding of the district's efforts to provide each student with the best possible education.

Callaghan, Isaac, and Selover provided input on this recommendation. A timeline for hiring is anticipated as January 2018.

Board members also weighed in on the possible addition of this position, and in light of potential budget cuts for FY '19.

Open Forum None.

Superintendent's Report Update on Potential Supplemental State Aid based upon Revenue Estimate Committee Callaghan gave an update on potential Supplemental State Aid, based upon the Revenue Estimate Committee. Although cuts are needed to balance the current state budget (FY '18), we that have been assured reductions will not affect K - 12 public education. We will plan conservatively for the FY '19 budget at 0% SSA, and should see an increase in funding based on this year's students.

Middle School Construction Callaghan gave an update on construction progress at the Middle School. An agenda from the November 8th construction meeting as well as a four-week construction schedule were included in the board members' packets.

Callaghan shared information about upcoming construction site tours for Berg Middle School staff.

Softball Complex Construction Callaghan gave an update on construction progress at the Softball Complex. A drone video was shown, giving a current view of the softball complex. Suttek provided additional updates. He the great shared about community support for this project. A dedication is planned for May 21, 2018.

Learning, Leadership, and Business District Bob Callaghan, Superintendent and Gayle Isaac, Board Secretary & Director of Business Services Request for Field Trip Approval: NHS Band and Choir Travel to Kanas City, Missouri - April 20 - 22, 2018 ACTION #10296 Bill Peters (NHS Principal), Jim Beerends (NHS Band), and Rudy Kammel (NHS Choir) requested approval for NHS band and choir students to travel to Kansas City, MO (April 20 - 22, 2018).

Leonard moved, Sullivan seconded to approve the field trip request. Ayes: Cantu, Cook, Freidman, Leonard, Muhs, Padget, Sullivan Consider Approval of Student Internship Learning Contract/Agreement for NCSD Activities/Athletics - University of Cincinnati (Spring 2017 2018) - ACTION #10297 Bill Peters (NHS Principal) requested approval for a student intern from the University of Cincinnati to be placed with Scott Garvis and NHS Activities/Athletics. Cook moved, Friedman seconded to approve the Student Internship Learning Contract/Agreement for NCSD Activities/Athletics - University of Cincinnati (Spring 2017 - 2018).

Ayes: Cantu, Cook, Friedman, Leonard, Muhs, Padget, Sullivan Consider an Update to the 10 Year Facility Plan Isaac and Suttek presented an update to the 10-year facility plan, reviewing status by each building in the school district.

Board members requested more information on PPEL funds used to purchase technology. There was discussion on moving up the timeframe for improvements to the NHS auditorium, and delaying the Emerson Hough roof project.

Consider Application to the School Budget Review Committee (SBRC) for Modified Allowable Growth for Enrollment Increase in the amount of $736,372 and LEP Instruction Beyond 5 Years in the amount of $10,262.56 ACTION #10298 Isaac explained the Fall 2017 SBRC Application and funding

Contract/Agreement for NCSD Activities/Athletics - University of Cincinnati (Spring 2017 - 2018).

Ayes: Cantu, Cook, Friedman, Leonard, Muhs, Padget, Sullivan Consider an Update to the 10 Year Facility Plan Isaac and Suttek presented an update to the 10-year facility plan, reviewing status by each building in the school district.

Board members requested more information on PPEL funds used to purchase technology. There was discussion on moving up the timeframe for improvements to the NHS auditorium, and delaying the Emerson Hough roof project.

Consider Application to the School Budget Review Committee (SBRC) for Modified Allowable Growth for Enrollment Increase in the amount of $736,372 and LEP Instruction Beyond 5 Years in the amount of $10,262.56 ACTION #10298 Isaac explained the Fall 2017 SBRC Application and funding requests for Increasing Enrollment and LEP Instruction Beyond Five Years.

Actual enrollment Fall 2016 (2965.2) as compared to Fall 2017 (3075.7) shows an enrollment increase of 110.5 students, for a one-time funding modified supplemental request of $736,372.

The modified supplemental request for LEP Instruction Beyond Five Years is $10,262.56. Friedman moved, Sullivan seconded that the Newton Community School District make an Application to the School Budget Review Committee (SBRC) for a request for Modified Allowable Growth (MAG) for Enrollment Increase in the amount of $736,372, and English Language Learners that need help longer than 5 years in the amount of $10,262.56. Ayes: Cantu, Cook, Friedman, Leonard, Muhs, Padget, Sullivan Consider Nomination of an NCSD Board Member to the Jasper County Conference Board - ACTION #10299 Isaac shared that the County Conference Board is in need of a representative to be appointed to serve on their board, replacing Sheri Benson. He explained the role of the County Conference Board, and shared that the group meets about twice per year.

Leonard moved, Friedman seconded to nominate Sullivan to serve on the Jasper County Conference Board. Ayes: Cantu, Cook, Friedman, Leonard, Muhs, Padget, Sullivan Consider Participation in the IASB Annual Day on the Hill January 30, 2018 Callaghan spoke about his previous experiences at the IASB Annual Day on the Hill. Padget encouraged board members to attend. An email will be sent to board members confirming those attending so interested in registration can be completed.

Denison Update Selover, Padget, and Friedman, gave a progress update on the Denison Culture Survey and outcomes from recent meetings.

A presentation to staff will be held Monday, November 27, 2017 at 3:00 PM. The meeting will include the sharing of survey results, and next steps. Board members are invited to attend.

The work of the Denison Steering Committee will transition into action groups, and participants from each building will begin to work on focus pieces. Padget suggested the board schedule a culture session of their own, possibly on a Saturday.

Business Service Report Gayle Isaac, Director of Business Services Approval of Bills - ACTION #10300 Cook moved, Leonard seconded Ayes: to approve the bills.

Cantu, Cook, Friedman, Leonard, Muhs, Padget, Sullivan New Business - Old Business Bob Callaghan, Superintendent Future Meeting Dates Regular Board Meeting: November 27, 2017 (6:30 PM) EJH Beard Administration Center Meeting: Regular Board December 18, 2017 (5:00 PM) EJH Beard Administration Center Session or Future Work Meeting Dates possible Saturday board culture, teambuilding session 72nd Annual IASB Convention & Trade Show: November 15 17, 2017 - Des Moines Transportation arrangements were discussed for those board members attending November 15 & 16, 2017, departing at 6:45 AM from the EJH Beard Administration Center.

Adjourn - ACTION #10301 Leonard moved, Sullivan seconded to unanimously adjourn the meeting at 8:43 PM. Minutes Mailed November 28 City of Newton Disbursements 11-21-17 Vendor Amount Description Acushnet Company.........$257.68 Merchandise All Star Pro Golf...............$406.83 Merchandise Alliant Energy/IPL............$496.29 Utilities Alpha Media LLC.............$825.00 Advertising Applied Industries Technologies...................$284.77 Supplies Armstrong, Craig...............$98.98 Reimb Arrow International Inc .$1,012.20 Supplies AT & T Mobility..................$85.35 Service Beckman Gallery...............$21.00 Supplies Black Hills Energy...........$820.58 Utilities Bound Tree Medical LLC...$14.00 Equipment Brick Gentry P.C...........$6,535.00 Service Callaway Golf....................$27.49 Merchandise Camp, Randy....................$21.25 Reimb Cappy's Tire & Auto Service....................$392.41 Service Card Services...............$4,391.02 Supplies Carpenter Uniform.............$73.94 Supplies Central Iowa Farm Store.............. .....................................$1,358.87 Supplies Cintas..............................$204.14 Supplies Civil Design Advantage LLC................$375.00 Service Clapsaddle-Garber Assoc...........................$8,467.46 Service Cleveland Golf/Srixon........$98.07 Merchandise Coastal Netting Company............ ........................................$109.27 Supplies CompToday.......................$19.10 Disability Contech Engineered Solutions.........................$344.00 Supplies Cox, Janet...........................$9.38 Reimb D & K Products.............$2,475.00 Supplies Danko Emergency Equipment.......................$698.95 Equipment Davis Equipment Corp................. ...................................$20,562.50 Equipment Davis, Katrina....................$24.00 Reimb Des Moines Stamp Mfg.....$28.30 Supplies Diamond Products Co.......$46.29 Supplies Dodd Trash Hauling & Recycling..................$1,165.52 Service Electrical Eng & Equipment.......................$694.49 Supplies Emergency Apparatus Maintenance Inc...........$7,261.88

Supplies CompToday.......................$19.10 Disability Contech Engineered Solutions.........................$344.00 Supplies Cox, Janet...........................$9.38 Reimb D & K Products.............$2,475.00 Supplies Danko Emergency Equipment.......................$698.95 Equipment Davis Equipment Corp................. ...................................$20,562.50 Equipment Davis, Katrina....................$24.00 Reimb Des Moines Stamp Mfg.....$28.30 Supplies Diamond Products Co.......$46.29 Supplies Dodd Trash Hauling & Recycling..................$1,165.52 Service Electrical Eng & Equipment.......................$694.49 Supplies Emergency Apparatus Maintenance Inc...........$7,261.88 Maintenance Fareway.............................$19.47 Service Firehouse Magazine..........$29.95 Subscription Forbes Office Solutions................ .....................................$1,203.89 Supplies G and L Clothing.............$170.97 Supplies G&K Services..................$274.60 Service Gralnek-Dunitz..................$14.00 Supplies Gronewold Bell Kyhnn & Co PC............$8,100.00 Service Ground Breaker Homes LLC................$75,000.00 Service HBK Engineering LLC. .$4,656.00 Service HLW Engineering Group.............. .....................................$1,000.00 Service Hornung's..........................$58.65 Merchandise Hotel Maytag Investors LLC......... ........................................$176.70 Utilities Hurto, Larry Ray..................$3.75 Supplies Hydro Vac Excavation Services LLC................$2,260.00 Service IA Dept of Agriculture........$45.00 Training Image Trend Inc..............$948.00 Service IMWCA.......................$42,412.00 Insurance Interstate Battery - Ames...$81.00 Supplies Iowa League of Cities........$32.00 Conference Iowa One Call..................$522.10 Service Iowa Pump Works...........$462.00 Service Iowa State University / FSTB.................................$77.00 Training Jasper Construction Services............................$80.83 Supplies Jasper County Abstract...$125.00 Service Jasper County Extension............. ........................................$175.00 Training Jasper County Recorder. . .$22.00 Recording Jasper County Treasurer.$568.00 Taxes Johnson Aviation...............$48.14 Reimb Karl Chevrolet Inc.......$10,044.31 Equipment Key Cooperative.........$11,467.33 Supplies Kinetic Edge Physical Therapy...........................$801.00 Service Koester.........................$1,242.00 Service Lands' End Business Outfitters..........................$145.00 Clothing Logan Contractors Supply..........................$2,055.75 Supplies Magnum Automotive....$1,653.07 Service Major Brands Appliance Service...........$127.47 Service Manatts - D.M.............$35,857.60 Service Marsden Bldg Maintenance....................$189.59 Supplies Martin Marietta Materials.$168.30 Supplies Maxx Sunglasses............$192.62 Merchandise Mediacom..........................$69.95 Utilities Municipal Supply Inc....$3,796.70 Supplies NAPA Auto Parts.............$780.59 Supplies News Printing Company............... .....................................$4,938.43 Advertising Noble Ford of Newton Inc...................$1,002.03 Service OneBody3.......................$400.00 Service On-Target Solutions Group Inc......................$1,000.00 Training Optum360........................$400.00 Service O'Reilly Auto Parts..........$287.39 Supplies Partsmaster.......................$28.54 Supplies Quick Lane Tire & Auto...$133.48 Service Quill Corporation.............$233.22 Supplies Randy's Lawn Care.........$933.33 Service Roger McDonald..........$1,385.00 Service Safe Building.....................$70.67 Service Sandry Fire Supply LLC....$14.96 Equipment Sandstone Management LTD...... .................................$489,731.09 Service Schuler,Jon.......................$10.34 Reimb Shield Technology...........$300.00 Service Shive-Hattery Inc..........$1,153.20 Supplies Sign Pro..........................$700.00 Supplies SiteOne Landscape Supply LLC...................$1,257.28 Supplies Smith Quality Rental.........$20.92 Service Spahn & Rose Lumber Co........... ........................................$160.80 Supplies Springer Professional Home Services............................$41.00 Service Strauss Lock Company...$135.00 Service Streichers.....................$3,143.00 Equipment Theisen's.........................$749.07 Supplies Theisen's Marshalltown...$697.11 Supplies True Value Hardware......$103.62 Supplies Two Rivers Cooperative............... .....................................$9,623.65 Supplies Udelhoven, Hunter..........$143.50 Supplies United States Cellular......$757.63 Utilities USABlueBook.................$489.68 Supplies Vernon Co.......................$683.66 Supplies Warnick & Reeves Mechanical......................$937.74 Service Water Department......$10,576.09 Utilities Windstream..................$2,146.15 Utilities Wing, Chris........................$15.73 Reimb Zylstra, Ryan.....................$12.48 Reimb Total:........................$801,279.13 Pre-Authorized Payments ACS Medical LLC............$277.50 Reimb Alliance Construction Group.........................$11,528.06 Service Alliant Energy.............$23,281.01 Utilities Alliant Energy.............$14,043.31 Utilities Beise, Susan.....................$53.64 Reimb

Supplies United States Cellular......$757.63 Utilities USABlueBook.................$489.68 Supplies Vernon Co.......................$683.66 Supplies Warnick & Reeves Mechanical......................$937.74 Service Water Department......$10,576.09 Utilities Windstream..................$2,146.15 Utilities Wing, Chris........................$15.73 Reimb Zylstra, Ryan.....................$12.48 Reimb Total:........................$801,279.13 Pre-Authorized Payments ACS Medical LLC............$277.50 Reimb Alliance Construction Group.........................$11,528.06 Service Alliant Energy.............$23,281.01 Utilities Alliant Energy.............$14,043.31 Utilities Beise, Susan.....................$53.64 Reimb Diagnostic Imaging Associates.......................$135.00 Reimb Eggers, Steven & Kristin.............. .....................................$2,400.00 Incentive Grinnell Regional Medical Center..................$81.05 Reimb Hammer Medical Supply .$195.10 Reimb Hammer Medical Supply...$79.30 Reimb Health Care Associates...$125.00 Reimb Hindman, Scott..................$35.00 Reimb Kelly, Jim...........................$25.00 Reimb Lefler, Blaine.....................$34.04 Reimb McVay, Tim.......................$53.01 Reimb Mediacom........................$195.35 Utilities Modlin, Galen....................$75.76 Reimb Montgomery, George........$95.00 Reimb Municipal Pipe & Tool.................. ...................................$20,324.81 Service Otto Properties, LLC.....$3,725.48 Reimb Palmer, Lloyd....................$43.21 Reimb Pella Imaging Billing Service..................$213.00 Reimb Pfanders, Larry..................$25.00 Reimb Siddall, Ed....................$3,164.79 Reimb Skiff Medical Center........$721.72 Reimb Stanford, Juli..............$10,116.18 Reimb Surgery Center of Des Moines..................$1,559.19 Reimb The Abbey LLC...............$565.49 Reimb University of Iowa Hospitals.................$172.24 Reimb White, Steve......................$27.53 Reimb Windstream.....................$770.71 Utilities H Payments from Great Southern Bank Advantage Administrators............ ........................................$110.00 Insurance Lincoln National Life.....$3,762.63 Insurance State of Iowa................$2,344.32 Sales Tax November 28

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The obstacle falls away. Suddenly your domestic needs are not in competition with your professional needs, and you are able to freely commit to the projects that will take you where you want to go.

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). If you have to ask, “Is this enough?” it means it isn’t. But where does more come from?

It wouldn’t be fair for you to have to give when so many around you don’t bother, but “fair” never was a hard-andfast rule in this world.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Every personality revolves around its own story. You’ll give thought to yours, and you’ll probably evolve it to the next level of telling it, too, as you realize there’s much more than one way to look at this.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). A change of opinion isn’t always the sign of a fickle

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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).

If you let another person encourage you and push you to the next level you’ll get there much faster than if you would have merely nudged yourself on. So enlist a coach, mentor or other helper.

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