NDN-01-05-2017

NEWTON

DREAM COME TRUE

Newton grad Nick Easley to join Hawkeyes football team / 1B

DAILY NEWS newtondailynews.com

THURSDAY, JAN. 5, 2016 • WHERE TO GO WHEN YOU NEED TO KNOW

HIGH

16 8 LOW

Facebook.com/newtondailynews

@newtondnews

Woman escapes house fire with aid of Good Samaritan Colfax church sponsoring gift card drive for family

By Mike Mendenhall Newton Daily News COLFAX — For one resident affected by Wednesday’s house fire south of Colfax, the old phrase “Good Samaritan” may have taken on a new

meaning.

After the fire was under control Wednesday, which caused extensive damage to the house at 605 Highway 117 S., it was released that the homeowner’s daughter, 18-year-old Brooklyn Raw-

lins, was home at the time of the blaze but made it out unharmed.

According to the Jasper County Chief Deputy Sheriff Duane Rozendaal, she escaped thanks to a bystander from the Prairie City area who was driving by and saw the fire. The passerby entered the home and woke the 18-year-old who made it to safety.

Brooklyn’s father, Colfax-Mingo school board member Skylar Rawlins, said Thursday his daughter was pretty shaken up, but was checked out at the scene and appeared to be OK. He said a member of the Prairie City police department also entered the home, which was filled with smoke, to get Brooklyn to safety.

“We’ve heard from a lot of

‘Everything is on the table’ for Iowa’s 2017 legislative session

people. We’re very thankful for everyone’s calls and text messages,” Skylar said. “For the most part, we got most of our clothes and keepsakes out yesterday. We’re just trying to figure out a game plan.”

Fire and rescue crews from as far away as Bondurant and Mitchellville responded to the blaze just south of Colfax.

FIRE | 3A

Community organizations make funding requests to council

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News

choice in whether they will govern in an ideological manner or in a practical matter. He said other states, such as Kansas and Wisconsin, pursued ideological experimentation, and it was detrimental.

“Our No. 1 goal is to make sure we do everything we can to prevent the legislature from dismantling or damaging or destroying parts of state government and the way our state operated for decades,” Hogg said.

Regarding fiscal challenges, Branstad said Iowa is in a very good position compared to many other

Eight community stakeholders presented requests for funding on Monday to the Newton City Council to kick off the budgeting season for the city.

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, YMCA, IMPACT, Newton Development Corporation, United Way of Jasper County, Heart of Iowa Regional Transit and Newton Housing Development Corporation each had representatives present about the organization, what it does in the community and how they are hoping the city can assist them in the next fiscal year. Newton Main Street also submitted a request from the council.

RSVP started the presentations with director Denise Fischer requesting $12,500 from the city, the same amount requested as last year.

“RSVP provides volunteers for many programs essential to the Newton community,” Fischer said.

The largest programs include: the HEART Literacy program in the elementary schools, the tax assistance program and the Jasper County Ride Transportation program. The HEART program brings volunteers to all five elementary schools along with Newton Christian, to assist children with difficulties in literacy at no expense to the school district. Last year alone, volunteers helped 154 students and were in 30 classrooms.

The tax assistance program offers community members who cannot pay for professional tax consultants to get the work done by volunteers. In 2016, the program served 619 clients and is looking to expand in 2017.

Another busy program for the organization is the Jasper County Ride program which provides transportation for the elderly, low-income, disabled and veterans to vital appointments, including some outside of Newton.

“The Jasper County Ride program continue to keeps us busy,” Fischer said. “We generally schedule 15 to 20 rides per week.”

In total, RSVP contributed 6,144 volunteer hours to Newton, an increase of more than 800 hours from last year.

LEGISLATURE | 3A

COUNCIL | 3A

Justin Jagler/Daily News Sen. Rob Hogg, D-Iowa City, Rep. Mark Smith, D-Marshalltown, Rep. Linda Upmeyer, R-Clear Lake, and Sen. Bill Dix, R-Shell Rock, discuss the upcoming legislative session with the press Wednesday morning at the Statehouse.

Republicans will control House, Senate, governor’s office

By Justin Jagler Newton Daily News DES MOINES — Iowa’s legislative leaders outlined broad goals for the upcoming congressional session at the annual legislative seminar held

by The Associated Press Wednesday morning.

Democratic and Republican leadership, including Gov. Terry Branstad, met with the press at the Statehouse. When the new year’s session kicks

off Monday, Republicans will have majorities in the state Senate and House, as well as control of the governor’s office.

Bill Dix, R-Shell Rock, will take over as Senate Majority Leader. He did not discuss policy specifics on Wednesday.

“No decisions have been made, and nothing has been taken off the table,” Dix said.

House Speaker Linda Upmeyer, R-Clear Lake, said Republicans want

smaller, smarter government.

Dix said voters expect the newly Republican-controlled legislature to conduct business differently. He said first-term legislators are just beginning to learn the process, and learning how to build consensus will be an important part of the early stages of the year.

Soon-to-be Senate Minority Leader Rob Hogg, D-Cedar Rapids, said the Republicans have a

IMPACT opens doors to hygiene pantry Those in need can apply for assistance

By Kayla Langmaid Newton Daily News IMPACT Community Action Partnership has opened its doors to assist people in a new way this week through offering a personal hygiene

pantry, which is now available to individuals and families in need.

The pantry houses personal hygiene items, as well as various household items and is located at IMPACT’s office in the Jasper County Annex Building, 115 N. Second Ave. Individuals are eligible if they already receive utility assistance or through an application process.

Amy Hansen, IMPACT outreach, said the personal pantry kicked

off Tuesday and was made possible from a grant from Theisen’s, and item donations from Black Hills Energy, United Health Care and the Jasper County Health Department.

“We came about this by doing an assessment,” Hansen said.

“Fifty-three percent of the respondents decided on the personal pantry.”

The survey asked a variety of questions that PANTRY | 3A

Kayla Langmaid/Daily News IMPACT Community Action Partnership Coordinator Patty Sneddon stocks the shelf of the hygiene pantry which opened Tuesday at the Jasper County Annex Building. The pantry is now open for individuals or families who are in need, upon approval of an application.

FEATURE

WHERE IT’S AT Astrograph......................5B Calendar..........................5A Classifieds......................4B

$1.00

7

98213 00008

4

Comics & Puzzles...........6A Dear Abby........................6A Local News......................2A

Obituaries.......................5A Opinion............................4A State News......................7A

Finding the best you

Five secrets for the new year / 2A

Volume No. 115 No. 160 2 sections X pages

Thank you Carroll Brodersen of Newton for subscribing to the Newton Daily News. To subscribe, call 641-792-5320 or visit newtondailynews.com.

Health

2A |

www.newtondailynews.com | Thursday | Jan. 5, 2017

Dietary Courses Newton Hy-Vee 1502 First Ave. E.

New year, new you kick-off event 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday Newton Hy-Vee

We have a jam-packed January to help you meet your health and wellness goals. Our store-wide kick-off event will include tasty and healthful samples from various departments.

Dietitian Emily Ring will also be offering free BMI and body fat percent checks on the Healthy You Mobile. Stop by the store anytime between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Jan. 7, to enjoy food samples provided by a variety of departments.

Fitness Courses Newton YMCA

1701 S. Eighth Ave. E. Through March 31

Drinking more water is one way to work to become the best version of yourself in the new year.

File Photo

5 secrets to becoming the best version of you in 2017

By Jenny Thompson Newton Hy-Vee You may have pictured it in your head numerous times — the best version of you. The best could mean the healthiest version, the happiest version, the smoke-free version or the less-stressed version of you. Whatever your best version means, the following five secrets can help you reach your maximum potential in 2017.

1. Balance your Diet — Take a good hard look at your daily food intake. Does it include at least a couple of servings of fruits and vegetables per day? Is it made up of sugary processed foods? Are you skipping meals?

According to Forbes, only 8 percent of Americans achieve their New Year’s resolutions. Take this opportunity to be part of that 8 percent and meet with your HyVee registered dietitian to work on your nutrition goals. He or she can keep you accountable and ensure that your diet is balanced and fulfilling.

2. Water, Water, Water — Most of us have heard it before, “You need to drink more water.”

Take this message to heart and focus on making the majority of

your daily beverage intake water. To help increase your intake, take a clear water bottle and draw hash marks evenly spaced along the side of the bottle. Starting at the top, label each hash mark with a time of the day (i.e. 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., etc.) and use that as your hour-by-hour water intake goal.

3. Relax, Renew and Refocus — Let’s admit we could all use some stress reduction in our hectic lives. Whether you like to listen to music, read, meditate or exercise, try to take time each day to give yourself a mental break.

This mental break can help you refocus your time and perhaps make you more productive because you gave yourself a chance to just breathe.

4. New Habit: Moving More — According to The Huffington Post, it takes 21 days to develop a new habit. Start slowly, do something you enjoy, move more throughout your day and after about three weeks it will become a new healthy habit for you.

5. Give Yourself Some Attention — In 2017, make it a point to write down the things that make you happy. Keep this list handy and add to it throughout the year.

Bagel Gone Bananas Serves 2

One of our “5 Secrets to Becoming the Best Version of Yourself ” is a balanced diet. The majority of us tend to eat a lot of our protein during our evening meals instead of getting 25 to 30 grams of protein per meal per day.

Here are some great tips to help add more protein to all of your meals.

Breakfast: • Try grabbing a granola bar with at least 10 grams of protein.

• Greek yogurts are a quick way to add 12 to 15 grams of protein to your breakfast.

• Make egg muffins or burritos ahead of time for quick breakfast options.

Lunch: • Try adding lentils, beans or hard-boiled eggs to salads or wraps for added protein.

2 tbsp natural nut butter, such as almond, cashew or peanut 1 tsp Hy-Vee honey Pinch of salt 1 whole wheat bagel, split and toasted 1 small banana, sliced All you do: In a small bowl, stir together nut butter, honey and salt. Divide the mixture between bagel halves and top with banana slices.

Focusing on your happiness may inspire you to have a better outlook on life. After all, we only get one life, so make it your best.

Whether you work on all five of these secrets at once or just one at a time, it’s a step in the right direction toward being the best version of you. Your Hy-Vee registered dietitian can help you throughout the entire journey.

In the words of Zig Ziglar, “You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.”

• Top your fruit with a . cup of cottage cheese to get an extra 13 grams of protein.

• Need an afternoon snack?

Try a half a cup of edamame or an ounce of nuts.

Dinner: • Keep in mind this good rule of thumb to portion sizes: 3 ounces of flank steak, ground beef, ground turkey, chicken breast, pork chop and most fish all contain about 25 grams of protein.

Line Dancing Thursdays, 9 to 10 a.m.

You never need a partner for our line dancing class, but feel free to bring along your friends to enjoy the music and atmosphere. Not only will you look good dancing, but you are also exercising.

Step and Sculpt Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 9 to 10 a.m.

Fridays, 5:30 to 6:15 p.m.

Segments of step aerobics and weight training to increase your heart rate and tone muscles. Weight training is done with hand weights and tubing. Abdominal exercise and stretching is also included.

Pesas y Cardio Circuito (en Espanola y English) Thursday — 9 to 9:45 a.m.

Enjoy a training regimen that focuses on strengthening your entire body throughout the workout. Circuit helps keep your heart rate up while toning your body.

This class is great for those getting started in strength training or someone wanting to up their workout regimen.

Yoga Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 to 8 a.m.

Thursdays, Noon to 12:45 p.m.

Experience the mind/body connection through a series of postures, creating a continuous flow, accompanied by deep breathing. Yoga focuses on internal strength, postural integration and radiant health.

Power Yoga 30 Mondays and Wednesdays 7:25 to 7:55 p.m.

This short but highly effective class connects your mind and body through a series of postures, creating a continuous flow, accompanied by deep breathing. Enjoy increased flexibility, physical and internal strength in just 30 minutes.

IN N

is open to the public and everyone is welcome.

1101 W. 4th St. So. • Newton 792-3353 • 4:00 p.m. Mon. - Sat.

EVENTS

Daily Drink Specials

Core and More Mondays, Noon to 12:45 p.m.

It’s time to strengthen your core. Look and feel stronger as we combine exercises that tighten and tone your mid-section. Exercises will be performed standing, seated and lying on a mat to challenge you even further.

N E P O W NO EWTON

The Newton American Legion

Tues, Jan 3rd Celebrations Karaoke • 8:30-Midnight Sat, Jan 7th Music with Adam Beck • 8pm Tues, Jan 10th Guinea Grinders • 5:30 Coming Sat, Feb 18th • 1st Annual Chili Cook Off • $20 entry • Deadline Jan 2nd

Cycle Monday, Wednesday — 6:50 to 7:50 p.m.

Tuesday, Thursday — 6:20 to 6:50 p.m.

Saturday 7:05 to 7:50 a.m. & 7:55 to 8:40 a.m.

This class is a great cardiovascular workout. Pedal through hill climbs, sprints and many other challenging drills and rides.

All you need:

Power through your day with protein Newton Hy-Vee

Body Pump Tuesdays and Thursdays — 5:15 to 6:15 a.m.

Tuesdays and Thursdays — 5:30 to 6:10 p.m.

Saturdays — 9 to 10 a.m.

For anyone looking to get lean, toned and fit – fast. Using light to moderate weights with lots of repetition, BODYPUMP gives you a total body workout. Instructors will coach you through the moves and techniques pumping out encouragement, motivation and great music.

For people not for Profit Local Money, Local Decisions, Local Service

Stop in and see Ashley or Paula the next time you need a loan and let our people help you. or apply online 641-792-5660 121 W. 3rd St. N. Newton SM-NE5142818-0131

The team members of Konek P.C. will be providing services to the clients of Jerry D. Koons, P.C., following the passing of Charles D Koons. The Koons family has been providing tax and accounting services in the Newton area for almost 50 years. The Konek team looks forward to providing excellent professional services to those clients and others in Newton.

The former Koons office located at 213 1st Ave W, is in the process of being completely renovated consistent with the vision of Newton Main Street. Once completed, this convenient location, with adequate parking, will be Konek P.C.’s Newton center to serve you. During the renovation, we will remain at the current Konek P.C. Newton location at 108 1st St S.

The team at Konek P.C. offers the traditional services of: • Business Income Tax Preparation • Bookkeeping • Personal Income Tax Preparation • Payroll Service www.konekpc.com

641.792.3951

Local & State News ‘You’re from Arizona? What are you doing here?’ NDN announces Reyes as new community reporter Newton Daily News The Newton Daily News has welcomed its newest reporter, Anthony Victor Reyes, to the Hawkeye State.

Reyes will serve primarily as a reporter for the Jasper County Tribune and Prairie City News but will also contribute to the Newton Daily News.

After living in Tucson, Ariz., for the last 18 years, 24-year-old Reyes decided to move to Iowa and join the newspaper staff. There was one simple reason why Reyes opted to trade his shorts and sandals for a wool coat: he loves community journalism.

Reyes graduated from the University of Arizona in 2014, with a bachelor of arts in journalism and a minor in business management. For the last two years, Reyes served Tucson’s

NBC-affiliate, KVOA as a web content p r o ducer.

During his time there, Reyes he wrote and edited content that reached thousands across southern Arizona.

Previously, he contributed to several Tucson-area publications, including the Arizona Daily Star, the Vail Voice and the Tombstone Epitaph. He wrote numerous stories covering topics from a man and his trek on foot across the nation to a high-speed chase across town.

Although the Old Pueblo will always be home to Reyes, he is excited to start his new life in Iowa.

Fire Continued from Page 1A The fire was reported at 9:06 a.m. Wednesday.

Rozendaal said it reportedly began in the attached garage, and due to high winds, quickly spread to the house and an RV trailer parked in the driveway. An exact cause is not yet known, and an official damage estimate has not been determined.

Highway 117 between Colfax and Prairie City was shut down as fire crews faced high winds which caused smoke from the blaze to blow across the road and temperatures in the single digits. Rozendaal said the road reopened around noon Wednesday.

No one was injured in the fire, but the Prairie City police chief was treated for smoke inhalation at the scene.

Colfax Fire Department was the first emergency personnel on scene. Prairie City police and fire, Baxter Police and fire, Newton Fire Department, Bondurant Fire Department, Mitchellville Fire Department, Iowa State Patrol, Jasper County Sheriff ’s Office and Alliant Energy all assisted on scene.

The community is already beginning to rally around the Rawlins family. The AWANA Club at the Colfax First Baptist Church announced on its Facebook page Wednesday it is holding a gift card drive to help the Rawlins as they rebuild from the costly fire. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the Skylar & Heather Rawlins Family in loss of their home by fire this morning,� the post read. “We, as an AWANA Club and church family, would like to help the Rawlins Family by collecting money and gift cards tonight — Jan. 4 — and next week — Jan. 11. If you would like to donate, please take the gift card or money to the AWANA office during AWANA. Thank you and please keep Skylar, Heather, Brooklyn, Braedynn, Abi and Aubrey in your thoughts and prayers!�

To donate, the Colfax First Baptist Church can be reached at 515-674-3752.

Contact Mike Mendenhall at mmendenhall@newtondailynews.com

www.newtondailynews.com | Thursday | Jan. 5, 2017 | 3A

Legislature Continued from Page 1A states. He said the state will reduce spending in 2017, but he will not pursue across-the-board spending cuts.

Branstad, who is expected to land the role of U.S. ambassador to China and hand the baton to Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds during the legislative session, said the budget cuts will be selective and designed to protect the state’s priorities. He is not recommending any reduction in K-12 supplemental state aid, property tax credits or Medicaid spending.

Details of Branstad’s budget plan will be laid out Tuesday.

He will present a full two-year budget, which he said will bring

Along the lines of smaller government, Branstad said reducing the number of government employees will continue to be a priority. He also said he supports legislation that would strip family-planning money from organizations that perform abortions.

Branstad briefly spoke about national issues. He used President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign slogan, “Make America Great Again.� Branstad said people were sick of President Barack Obama’s approach, which he said has led to a dangerous world. “Donald Trump carried 93 of Iowa’s 99 counties, so I think the message was people want change,� Branstad said.

Contact Justin Jagler at 641-792-3121 ext 6532 or jjagler@newtondailynews.com

Council Continued from Page 1A The Newton YMCA, represented by associate executive director Rhonda Robson, has a request for $25,000, which is $7,000 more than last year’s allocation. “We work hard every day to meet the needs of our community and we deliver lasting personal and social change through the programs that we offer,� Robson said.

According to the organization’s request letter, the additional funds will be used to help cover a portion of the costs for they Y’s signature programs.

Those programs encompass diabetes prevention, control of high blood pressure and cancer support.

The YMCA has an annual operating budget of $1.7 million and is one of Jasper County’s largest nonprofit organizations. Addi-

Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News Denise Fischer, director of RSVP, is one of seven community stakeholders from eight organizations who presented financial requests to city council on Monday.

tional opportunities provided include child care, athletic leagues, various family-oriented programs throughout the year and exercise opportunities through classes and available equipment.

An organization that has been serving Newton and Jasper County low-income residents since 1964, IMPACT

Pantry Continued from Page 1A included categories for assistance such as, employment, transportation, housing or health. A personal hygiene pantry was among those categories and it got the most feedback. “There isn’t anywhere else (in Newton) that has personal items to this extent to our knowledge,�

Hansen said.

Patty Sneddon, IMPACT Coordinator, said the two biggest needs in Jasper County are utility assistance and hygiene item assistance. Now those in need can count on the hygiene pantry once every three months. “When you go to the grocery store the non-food items are usu-

Happy 50th Anniversary

ally the most expensive,� Sneddon said. “This can be a huge relief for a lot of people who really need it.�

Sneddon said while the pantry is located in Newton, there will be opportunities for those who live in communities outside of the county seat and are unable to travel to get products. Her first step will be to contact family member of those in need to see if they are available to pick up the items.

Items available at the pantry include laundry detergent, soaps, hair care products, oral care products, household cleaners, men and women deodorant, paper towels and more.

Hansen said the pantry has already seen a number of visitors and is set to assist at least four more families by the end of the

NO

January 7th, 1967

Community Action Partnership is working to eliminate poverty through empowering vulnerable populations, building collaboration and advocating for social change. The organization is requesting $30,240 from council.

Last year, IMPACT was not funded by the city. “More than 922 households in New-

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

week. “The individual I helped was very grateful. She didn’t know if she could do her laundry,� Hansen said.

Kat Pitts, IMPACT outreach, said she hopes the pantry will reach a great number of low-income families. “I would hope we could give them their dignity back and also get the word out about IMPACT,�

Pitts said. “I helped a lady today who really needed something and she couldn’t go without it — she was really thankful.�

For more information about the personal hygiene pantry, contact Sneddon at 641-792-3008.

Contact Kayla Langmaid at 641-792-3121 ext. 6513 or klangmaid@newtondailynews.com

OPEN W

The family is having a card shower. Cards may be sent to: 2149 E 5th St. S. Newton, IA 50208

ton received services from us, which are households that fall below the 175 percent poverty guideline,� coordinator Patty Sneddon-Kisting said. “We offer programs that help families facing disconnection of utilities, emergency food shortages and personal hygiene items.�

The amount requested is based on $14 per person served in Newton for the past fiscal year. The assistance helps create stronger families, which means a stronger community for everyone, Sneddon-Kisting said.

Requests from the Newton Development Corporation, United Way of Jasper County, Heart of Iowa Regional Transit, Newton Housing Development Corporation and Newton Main Street will be in Friday’s edition of the Newton Daily News.

!

Mary & Mark Altemeier SM-NE8143063 SM-NE8 SM-NE8143063-0105 143063-0105 -0105

more stability and predictability in comparison with a one-year budget, he said.

Naming education a top priority for the state, Branstad said the extended budget will benefit schools because schools will find stability in knowing how much state aid they will receive two years in advance.

When Branstad was governor in 1997 with Republican majorities, he recommended an acrossthe-board income tax reduction, and it was approved. He does not have similar plans for 2017. “I think we have to be cognizant of the financial circumstances the state is facing,� Branstad said. “At this point I don’t have a recommendation in my program as far as changing the tax structure.�

www.newtondailynews.com

Get 24 hour access to local news, weather, sports, and more.

All the information of Jasper County at your fingertips.

•Updated Content Daily •Breaking News

Official Newspaper of the Periodicals postage paid at Newton, Iowa City of Newton and Jasper County Postmaster: Please send change of address Š 2017 Newton Daily News form 3579 to Newton Daily News All Rights Reserved Established 1902 (USPS 390-120) P.O. Box 967, Newton, Iowa 50208 ISSN 1040-1539

1.00 Off Meal Purchase $

Expires 2/11/17

50% Off

Buy One Burrito Get One 1/2 Price Expires 2/11/17

Hours: Mon-Sat 10am–8pm • Closed Sunday 103 W. 2nd St. N • 641-275-9149

Printed Daily Monday - Friday Excluding Saturday & Sunday, New Years, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving & Christmas NEWTON DAILY NEWS 200 1st Avenue East, Newton, Iowa 50208 Phone 641-792-3121 www.newtondailynews.com Email: newsroom@newtondailynews.com or advertising@newtondailynews.com

Corrections: The Newton Daily News strives for fairness and accuracy. Errors in our news articles will be corrected on this page.

Readers who believe the newspaper has erred may request a correction by contacting Editor Abigail Pelzer at 641-792-3121, Ext. 6530, or by email at apelzer@newtondailynews.com.

SUBSCRIPTION RATES

By carrier 13 weeks .............................$41.50 26 weeks .............................$82.40 52 weeks ...........................$158.80 By motor route 13 weeks .............................$52.15 26 weeks ...........................$101.00 52 weeks ...........................$197.20 By mail in Jasper, adjoining counties where carrier service not provided (one year) .............................. $214.00 By mail outside Jasper and adjoining counties (one year) .................$235.00

Opinion

4A |

www.newtondailynews.com | Thursday | Jan. 5, 2017

We owe it to our seniors

Trending Mike Mendenhall

Editor’s note: This column originally published April 21, 2016 ast weekend we were doing a little gardening at my girlfriend’s parents’ Des Moines north side home. While weeding a bed of tulips, we could see from a distance an older man sitting on an electric scooter, wearing a garrison cap and holding a white cardboard sign. He was on the shoulder of a busy intersection. People were stopping occasionally to speak with the man and handing him scraps of paper.

We drove from Betsy’s parents’ neighborhood to hit the grocery store, but we still couldn’t help but wonder what was on the man’s sign, so we ducked down a side street and circled around. We parked in a near-

L

by alley and walked over to him. His name was Clyde. From the pins on his cap, it was safe to say he fought in Europe during World War II. He said he was a 90-year-old World War II vet looking for work. He didn’t say if he needed extra income or just wanted a job to pass the time, but he couldn’t find a job due to his older age and did not know where to go.

I witnessed a very different sight in Colfax last week. A local World War II veteran in his 90s, who is known for always being on the go, made the decision to get a walker after a recent knee injury. The U.S. Army vet was part of the D-Day beach-landing in Europe and fought all the way through the Battle of the Bulge. He’s very independent and is no slouch.

A local pharmacy employee worked with the veteran on the sidewalk outside the drug store, showing the senior citizen how to walk with the new equipment. But just because he’s using a walker and a knee brace, doesn’t mean the man is slowing down. He’s lightening quick with his new wheels.

There are too many inconsistencies in how our aging veterans and senior citizen population lives. Depending on circumstance, familial support system, community and socioeconomic class, a senior can have a very different quality of life than another aging citizen just down the street. Anyone who served our country, worked their whole life or is simply a human being shouldn’t question if they can get a prescription, wonder where their next meal is coming from or if they can pay the rent next week.

County-level elderly nutrition programs, Social Security and Medicare help but there are still gaps. Many of

these seniors were around when FDR cut his New Deal with Americans and all remember when LBJ passed Medicare. These members of our society were promised they would not have to worry about everyday necessities when they finally put down their hardhats, typewriters, brooms and briefcases.

My own mother is approaching a well-deserved retirement and will be leaving her 35-plus year post at the Des Moines Public Schools. I’m fortunate she has a good pension on the way, but the uncertainty of possible medical bills as she ages still keeps me up at night. I can’t image how seniors without a close family must feel as they enter retirement and advance in years.

We need to begin to keep our promise to our elders and provide the security they were promised. It’s who we are.

Contact Mike Mendenhall at mmendenhall@newtondailynews.com

Empty Nest Curt Swarm

It takes a pack rat Jess Richards never throws anything away. Wood scraps, old window frames, cardboard, what-haveyou, all go into the you-never-know-when-you’regoing-to-need-it pile. He has a junk drawer that’s overflowing and won’t shut. Erin, his wife, rolls her eyes and calls him a pack rat.

It gets cold in Minneapolis where they live with their two elementary-school girls, Fiona and Keenan. In the fall, outdoor critters like to find warm buildings.

One night, as Jess was cooking supper, Erin heard a squeal. Peeka, their cat (short for Peekaboo), was going nuts by the radiator. Erin thought, “Oh, no, another one of those centipedes!” She walked over and moved the pad they keep on top of the radiator for Peeka to sleep on. Erin could see fur and a bushy tail on the floor. She jumped back and hollered for her husband, “Jess, we have a rodent, or rabbit, or a squirrel in the house!”

When Jess heard “squirrel” his mind flashed to a horror story he’d heard about a squirrel getting loose in a house. The squirrel got under the couch. The police were called. They chased the squirrel out from under the couch and it ran into the fireplace, that had a fire going, caught fire, then proceeded to run around the house catching the house on fire. That was what Jess envisioned when he heard “squirrel!”

He came over and took a look. Two little eyes were staring back at him, and they weren’t squirrel eyes.

But they still didn’t know what it was. Erin called an exterminator. The exterminator would come over, but the minimum charge would be $300. “Forget that,” Jess told Erin. He then proceeded to build an enclosure around the radiator where the critter was holed up, so that it wouldn’t get loose in the house.

This is where Jess’ hoarding fetish paid off. With old 2 x 4’s, cardboard, duct tape (handyman’s secret weapon), and those old windows, Jess cobbled together a fairly respectable enclosure around the critter and radiator. The critter watched with curious interest.

The words of Red Green, one of Jess’ favorite TV shows, came to him. He looked at Erin and said, “It’s a good thing I never get rid of all the things I throw out.” Erin had to agree. For once, that pile of stuff she had been after him to get rid of came in pretty handy.

Jess then went out and purchased a live-animal trap. Returning home, he rearranged the 2 x 4’s to create a sort-of funnel into the trap. The girls, Fiona and Keenan were beside themselves with excitement.

Jess put peanut butter in the trap for bait, and sat back with a book to read while he waited. This was going to take a while. Erin put the girls to bed. No sooner had Erin come back downstairs then they heard a click. The critter was in the trap gorging itself on peanut butter. They took a lot of pictures.

Jess then drove the critter a couple of miles away and turned it loose in a park. The critter immediately ran up a tree. Jess’ last view of the critter was its silhouette against the moon.

In the meantime, Erin, still not knowing what the critter was, went online and Googled “furry-tailed rat.” Up popped “bushy tailed woodrat, also known as a packrat.” Ah, ha! It is the only rat native to Canada, and does venture into the U.S. occasionally.

They tend to be calm, mellow and solitary creatures, and the mating and birthing season were over. So Erin was pretty sure there wasn’t a family of packrats living in the house.

The next day they sent the girls to school with a little written story of what happened. The girls had a ball telling their class and teacher about how “It takes a packrat to catch a pack rat.”

Contact Curt Swarm in Mt. Pleasant at 319-217-0526 or curtswarm@yahoo.com

THE FIRST

AMENDMENT

Calling working people of all colors A little more than 80 years ago, NAACP founder W.E.B. Du Bois wrote “Black Reconstruction in America,” a groundbreaking essay that looked at the racial politics of the post-Civil War years.

The major failure of those years, Du Bois insisted, was that poor whites and poor blacks failed to form an alliance around their mutual economic interests and challenges. Instead, white elites doubled down on their efforts to divide poor people of different races.

“So long as the Southern white laborers could be induced to prefer poverty to equality with the Negro,” Dubois lamented, “a labor movement in the South [was] impossible.” Though similarly exploited by white elites, economically disenfranchised whites and blacks “never came to see their common interest.”

More than eight decades later, we’re still waiting.

In the aftermath of the 2016 presidential election, the resounding explanation for Hillary Clinton’s loss to Donald Trump has been that Democrats failed to respond to the economic needs of the white working class.

As a result, this story goes, the white working class turned towards Donald Trump and contributed significantly to his victory.

For some, then, the diagnosis for the party’s malaise is simple:

Another View Ebony Slaughter-Johnson Bring the white working class back into the fold.

“If you are going to mention groups in America, you had better mention all of them. If you don’t, those left out will notice and feel excluded,” Columbia University professor Mark Lilla wrote. He sharply criticized Hillary Clinton for “calling out explicitly to” blacks and Latinos while supposedly neglecting the white working class.

Bringing those white voters into the fold would make the Democratic Party a formidable force, but not if it means marginalizing the concerns of people of color. That would be an unmitigated disaster.

The best way for progressives to realign themselves with the white working class isn’t to reverse this progress. It’s to argue forcefully that the economic concerns of the white working class and people of color are more alike than different.

For instance, working white people understandably complain of lower wages and lost jobs. Yet these economic challenges are part and parcel to those confronting communities of color.

The unemployment rate for

black Americans is twice that for the white community across education levels. Similarly, the income gap between black and white households grew to $25,000 as of 2014, a statistic due in no small part to the same wage stagnation, deindustrialization and de-unionization plaguing many Rust Belt whites.

Trends in wealth have mirrored those in income. Where the Great Recession led to a 16 percent loss in wealth for the average white family, it led to a 53 percent loss for the average black family. As of 2014, around of quarter of black and Latino Americans lived in poverty, compared to 10 percent of whites.

The racism that’s worsened conditions for many Americans of color needs to be addressed head-on. But many of the same populist economic policies that would lift them up would also help struggling whites.

Instead of erasing race from the equation, working people and their progressive advocates should take their cues from Du Bois and get to work building what he called a unified “proletariat” of all colors.

At this rate, we don’t have another 80 years.

Ebony Slaughter-Johnson is a research assistant with the Criminalization of Poverty project at the Institute for Policy Studies.

SHARE YOUR VIEW We welcome letters to the editor and guest columns.

Letters to the Newton Daily News will be edited for libel, grammar and length and should not exceed 400 words. We reserve the right to shorten letters and reject those deemed libelous, in poor taste or of a personal nature. Include your full name, address and a daytime phone number for verification.

Unsigned editorials are the opinion of the Newton Daily News as an institution. Signed columns as well as

letters to the editor and editorial cartoons represent the personal opinion of the writer or artist.

Submit letters by: • Email: newsroom@newtondailynews.com • Mail: Newton Daily News PO Box 967 Newton, Iowa 50208

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

Dan Goetz Publisher

dgoetz@newtondailynews.com

Abigail Pelzer Editor

apelzer@newtondailynews.com

Jeff Holschuh Advertising Director

jholschuh@newtondailynews.com

Kelly Vest Circulation Director

kvest@newtondailynews.com

Brenda Lamb Business Manager

blamb@newtondailynews.com

Records

www.newtondailynews.com | Thursday | Jan. 5, 2017 | 5A

Community Calendar

Obituaries Marilyn Uhlken Lawler Goodwin Jan. 3, 2017 Marilyn was born in Marshalltown on Sept.

18, 1935, to Alfred and V i o l a Uhlken.

She grew up with her sister Marjorie who was 11 months younger in Steamboat Rock, where she graduated from high school in 1953. She was active in her high school as a class officer, a cheerleader, majorette for the marching band and in various class plays.

Ella Jolene Savage Jan. 2, 2017 Ella Jolene Savage, 73, of Newton, died Monday, Jan. 2, 2017, at her home in Mc C a n n Vi l l a g e .

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

Monday, Jan. 9 at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory. The family will greet friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials in Ella’s name may be

She attended Ellsworth College and Parsons College and graduated in 1953. She then taught elementary school for three years prior to her marriage to Lawrence Lawler on Oct. 12, 1958. They lived in Eldora, where they built a new home and raised three sons and a daughter. Marilyn was a Cub Scout and Girl Scout leader and was very active in church and school activities. She loved attending sporting events.

Her hobbies included reading, traveling and interior decorating.

After their children graduated from high school she and Lawrence obtained their foster parent license and cared for Jim Quinn,

who they took into their lives and heart. Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence in July 1989.

She married Paul Goodwin in September 1992. They traveled extensively and moved to Newton in 2004.

They joined Community Heights Alliance Church and enjoyed new friends and loved entertaining in their home. They worked together and renovated several homes in the Newton area.

Those left to cherish her loving memory are her husband, Paul Goodwin; her children, Larry Lawler and daughter, Morgan of Plymouth, Minn., Lonny and Julie Lawler, sons Nolan and Evan

of Osage, LaBrent and Sue Lawler and son and daughter, Cameron and Mikaela of Mitchellville, and Lisa and Scott Peterson and daughters, Avery and Lauren of Urbandale and Jim and Dove Quinn of Wilton, Conn.; sister, Marjorie Rieks of Newton; and nieces, Lori, Cathy and Diane and their spouses and children; Paul’s son, William and Teresa and daughter Grace of Minneapolis, Minn.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8 at Community Heights Alliance Church in Newton. Memorial contributions may be directed to Community Heights Alliance Church building fund. Services with Johnson Funeral Services in Newton.

left at the funeral home.

Ella, the daughter of Benny and Martha (Brue) Illingworth, was born Aug. 18, 1943, in Newton. Growing up she enjoyed summer trips to her aunt and uncle’s dairy farm in Wisconsin. Ella was united in marriage with Leonard D. Savage Dec. 26, 1959, in Newton, where they made their home.

She was a fabulous baker and cook and had worked at the Hy-Vee Deli, Midtown Café and Park Centre, where she retired from in 2005.

Ella was proud of her Norwegian heritage and liked to make authentic Norwegian dishes

along with her famous pies. She and Leonard also enjoyed going to dances at the Moose and the VFW. They also loved taking trips to the Amanas with the grandkids each year.

Ella is survived by her two sons, Rodney Savage of Newton and Regan Savage of Newton; grandchildren, Patti (Justin) Doran of Newton, R. Matthew Savage of Newton, Nathan (Sarina) Savage of Newton, Dylan (Katie) Savage of Grinnell, Nicole Savage of Newton, Dalton Jon Savage of Mitchellville, and Rachel Savage of Mitchellville; her great-grand-

children, Kylie and Kortney Doran, Ellexa, Olivia and Abbie Savage, Layne and Skyler Savage, Michael Savage and Layla Purvis, Layden Frisch and Bladen Berry; brothers, Fred (MaryLou) Illingworth of Russell and Gregory (Karen) Illingworth of Newton; sister-in-law, Colleen Illingworth of Newton; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leonard Savage; son, Vincent; daughter, Renae; two brothers, John and Bill Illingworth; and two sisters, Betty Bowen and Marlene in infancy.

Submit events and view more events online at www.newtondailynews.com

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

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

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

• A barn dance will begin at 7 p.m. Friday at Sugar Grove Gathering Place, 6602 Ginger Ave. in Newton.

• Kellogg Lions Club Pancake Breakfast will begin at 7 a.m. Saturday at the Cabin in Kellogg Park. All you can eat pancakes, sausage and scrambled eggs, coffee, milk and juice. Freewill donation will go to the CIC helmet fund and Lions Leader dog.

• Coffee Time will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday at the Prairie City Public Library. State Rep.-elect Wes Breckenridge, D-Newton, Sen. Chaz Allen, D-Newton, and Jasper County Treasurer Doug Bishop, D-Baxter, will join Mayor Chad Alleger.

• Sensory Friendly Movie showing of “Rogue One” will begin at 10:15 a.m. at the Capitol II Theatre in Newton. Cost is $5 per person. This event is for individuals with special needs and their families.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 10 a.m.

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

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

• Narcotics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

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

• GrowingOn 2017 will meet at 9:30 a.m.

Monday at DMACC, 600 N. Second Ave. W. in Newton. Steve Johnson, ISU Extension Farm Management Specialist, will be presenting “Solutions for Success 2.0.” Participants must register by contacting Farm Credit Services of Iowa at 800-728-4278.

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

• January Book Club will meet at 6:15 p.m.

Monday at Baxter Community Library, 202 E. State St. Discussion will be about “The Last Original Wife” by Dorothea Benton Frank.

• Prairie City TOPS Open House will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Family Life Center, East Jefferson Street in Prairie City.

Lottery Wednesday Midday Pick 3: 8 8 2 Pick 4: 9 4 0 3 All or Nothing Game 1 2 6 7 9 11 15 17 18 21 23 24

Donald Gildersleeve Jan. 4, 2017 Donald Gildersleeve, 87, of Monroe, died Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. Arrangements are pending at Coburn Funeral Home in Monroe.

Local 997 donation

Children’s choir accepting new members

Congregate Meals Friday Potato Soup, chef salad, fruit cocktail in gelatin and skim milk Monday Minestrone soup, half ham salad sandwich, carrots, fruit cocktail, apricots and skim milk Submitted Photo Fred and Dorothy Rhodes from the Jasper County Church of Christ received $300 from Local 997 retirees, Bob Vander Leest, chairperson for letting the group use the building.

For reservations or information about congregate and home-delivered meals, call 641-792-7102 or 866-9427102 toll-free.

Police Blotter Newton Police Department • Seth A. Torbensen, 23, of Grinnell, was charged with eluding, speeding, driving on the wrong side of the highway, no valid driver’s license, failure to obey stop sign and yield right of way and failure to obey traffic control device at 3:30 a.m. Dec. 26. An officer was patrolling in the 300 block of Second

Benefit Bags Tournament Sat., Jan 7th • 11am-11pm 1/2 of the proceeds to the winners & 1/2 will be donated to help reduce balances owed on school lunches for kids in Newton schools.

Mon. - Thurs. 1pm-last call Fri. & Sun. 11:30am-last call Sat. 10am-last call 6232 HWY S74 South, Newt Newton, IA (4 miles South on Reasnor Road) 641-792-1246

Avenue East when a Buick Rendezvous turned west on South Second Avenue East. The officer turned around to follow the vehicle as it took a sharp turn onto East Second Street South then proceeded southbound on South Third Avenue at a high speed and through a stop sign. The officer initiated a siren and lights, but the vehicle ran multiple stop signs while

Surgical Associates, LLP welcomes Dr. Elizabeth Tigges to the Skiff Medical Center Specialty Clinic.

Proud to Offer

exiting Newton via Highway 14 South.

In the 9200 block of Highway 14 South, the vehicle reached a speed of 97 mph in a 55 mph zone. The vehicle continued through Monroe, and went westbound on F70. Where the vehicle became inoperable. Newton police and Jasper County deputies arrested Torbensen. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

Mark Noack, CLTC

Financial Services Professional

Noack Financial Services* 321 N 2nd Ave E Newton, IA 50208 Tel. 641.792.7225 mnoack@ft.newyorklife.com www.marknoack.com

Dr. Tigges will see patients at Skiff Medical Center the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month.

Scope of Practice - Specialist, Obstetrics and

Life Insurance, Annuity and Long-Term Care Options from New York Life

Gynecology; Women’s Sexual Health

Board Certification - American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Medical School - Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Experience -Four years in primary care, obstetrics, surgery, and women’s sexual health.

To schedule an appointment please call Surgical Associates at 641-236-4323.

SM-NE4449466-0109

The Newton Children’s Choir, known as BETCHAW & Friends, is accepting new singers.

Children aged 8-12 from Newton and the surrounding area are encouraged to take advantage of the open rehearsals in January.

Rehersals will begin from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Monday at Berg Middle School and is free of charge.

Rehersals will take place weekly on Mondays until the end of the month. No auditions are required.

Singers attending during January can perform the National anthem at the Drake/UNI game Jan. 28, after which commitment to the group should be decided. A parent information meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. the first rehearsal night in the Berg 5/6 cafeteria. Jane Johnson, director of the group, can be reached at 641-792-0042 for more information. Flyers are also available in local school music rooms.

SM-NE4449372-0105

Wednesday Evening Powerball 16 17 29 41 42 PB 4 PP 3 Hot Lotto 18 24 27 29 37 HB 1 Sizzler 3 Pick 3: 9 1 1 Pick 4: 7 3 9 7 All or Nothing Game 1 2 5 6 13 14 17 18 19 22 23 24

Please recycle your old newspapers.

6A |

Diversions

DENNIS THE MENACE

BABY BLUES

PEANUTS

THE BORN LOSER

GARFIELD

FAMILY CIRCUS

www.newtondailynews.com | Thursday | Jan. 5, 2017

Relative says family fundraiser has gone to the well too often DEAR ABBY: A family member keeps setting up fundraisers every time she wants to buy something for her family. If a child needs a special class, she asks the relatives to pitch in to pay for it. When her husband wanted to return to college, she brought all the extended family together to see who could contribute.

She has now set up a fundraiser for family and friends to raise $6,000 to send her teenaged daughter to an expensive performing arts camp. I think this is extravagant. If they can’t afford it, they should select a camp they CAN afford or have the 16-year-old go out and earn the money. I also think they should be saving for college rather than camp.

This woman’s father was a preacher, and sometimes I think she never got the message that fundraising is usually for charity, not for individuals who happen to need some cash. Am I wrong to be embarrassed by what she’s doing, or is this a new normal? — EMBARRASSED IN TEXAS DEAR EMBARRASSED: You say your relative is the daughter of a preacher. There is a saying in the Bible, “Seek and ye shall find.” Another way of putting it is, “It never hurts to ask.” If you feel your relative is using others for something that should be her responsibility, you are free to just say no, and to do so without embarrassment.

DEAR ABBY: I’m retired and have the time to sew and quilt projects, which I give as gifts. I presented a “Quilt of Valor” to my father to honor his military service. I also gave a sibling one of my personalized projects as a birthday gift.

Abby, when we visited their home recently, I was horrified to see one of their dogs sleeping on one of the pillows I had made for them. When the dog woke up, it proceeded to scratch itself and then drag the hair-covered pillow through the house. I have been asked to make a quilt for a disabled child living at home who also has a dog

that sleeps on her bed.

I no longer want to invest my time and energy after what happened to my gift. I feel unappreciated. Would it be wrong to refuse the request and say something about “gift abuse”? — SEW PERPLEXED IN THE NORTHWEST DEAR SEW PERPLEXED: Verbalizing your refusal would be undiplomatic. Regardless of the fact that your hard work wasn’t appreciated as you hoped it would be, I do not recommend that you accuse the family of “gift abuse.” It appears they’re dealing with more important issues right now.

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been together for 21 years. I’m extremely social, while he is not. For the past six to 10 years he has become increasingly resistant to going out in public places, especially when it involves getting together with my family or friends.

During last year’s holidays, I pleaded yet another “sudden illness” on his behalf. I feel he makes himself ill with anxiety so he can bow out at the last minute. When I cancel plans we’ve made — which is often — he generally “feels better” after we cancel. It’s frustrating. While I am sympathetic, I’m tired of making excuses knowing he’s probably fine. What can I do? — SOCIAL BUTTERFLY IN PORTLAND, ORE. DEAR BUTTERFLY: I think you should go without him, and stop making excuses.

MARVIN

DILBERT

ZITS

PAJAMA DIARIES

JANRIC CLASSIC SUDOKU

Fill in the blank cells using numbers 1 to 9. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and 3x3 block. Use logic and process elimination to solve the puzzle. The difficulty level ranges from Bronze (easiest) to Silver to Gold (hardest).

Rating: BRONZE

© 2017 Janric Enterprises Dist. by creators.com

Solution to 1/4/17

ALLEY OOP

1/5/17

Local & State News 1

www.newtondailynews.com | Thursday | Jan. 5, 2017 | 7A

4

Woman’s death in building ruled a homicide FORT DODGE — Authorities say a woman whose body was found inside a Fort Dodge building was killed by someone.

The state medical examiner’s office has ruled that 50-year-old Lorri Alexander was a homicide victim. Her body was found Dec. 29 inside an empty apartment at the Caldwell Building. Police aren’t releasing information about how Alexander was killed. No arrests have been reported.

Alexander lived in Fort Dodge.

2

3 2

Former candidate charged in Nebraska thefts COUNCIL BLUFFS — A former Council Bluffs candidate for mayor has been charged with stealing vending machines in Nebraska.

Online court records say 33-year-old Matthew Hartfield has pleaded not guilty to a dozen misdemeanor counts of theft.

His trial is scheduled to begin Jan. 31 in Douglas County Court. The thefts started occurring in November.

DAVENPORT — Officials in Davenport are moving closing to allowing people to keep chickens in the city.

The city council discussed a proposed ordinance Wednesday that would allow residents to keep up to six chickens in residential areas.

People would need to pay $25 for a permit and take a training course about handling chickens. Officials say the proposed Davenport ordinance was similar to a law approved in Cedar Rapids.

1

3

4 5

Democrat Leopold announces run for governor DES MOINES — Democrat Rich Leopold, an ecologist and former director of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, says he plans to run for governor in 2018.

Leopold, who is 52, holds degrees in animal ecology, biology and natural resources technology.

He made his announcement Wednesday in a live Facebook feed sitting next to his wife, Kathleen. They live in Des Moines.

Davenport moves closer to allowing backyard chickens

5

Police: Teacher exchanged sex messages with student PELLA — A teacher has been accused of sending sexually explicit emails to a student while working for Pella Community Schools.

Court records say 42-year-old Juan Munoz is charged with sexual exploitation by a school employee. He was arrested Tuesday after he turned himself in to police. Online jail records say Munoz remained in custody Thursday.

—The Associated Press

Newton couple arrested after stabbing incident

Inmate was beaten to death in rare Iowa prison homicide IOWA CITY (AP) — An inmate died after he was beaten by a fellow prisoner at Iowa’s maximum-security penitentiary in what’s believed to be the first homicide at an Iowa prison since 2010 and one that prompted a union to accuse the state of covering up safety lapses.

The deadly attack at the Iowa State Penitentiary in October continued despite a correctional officer’s commands for the assailant to stop, according to documents obtained by The Associated Press under the open records law.

The records reveal for the first time the beating of inmate Michael Whitworth, 46, who died Oct. 30. A union representing prison employees had accused the Department of Corrections of trying to hide news of the homicide by waiting to announce it until Election Day and saying it resulted from “an incident.”

Inmate Lha Southideth-Whiten, 35, punched an unconscious Whitworth 30 times in the head and face on Oct. 20, according to records.

By Kayla Langmaid Newton Daily News

AP Photo Vivian Billy, left, was outside the Federal Building in downtown Bismarck on Wednesday handing out resist grand jury pamphlets while helping hold a banner with other protesters against the Dakota Access Pipeline

Federal grand jury looks into violent pipeline protest clash BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A federal grand jury in North Dakota is looking into a violent November clash between Dakota Access pipeline opponents and officers in which a woman was seriously injured.

Steve Martinez, 42, a pipeline protester from Williston, has been ordered to testify regarding the arm injury of Sophia Wilansky, 21, of New York, according to his attorney, Ralph Hurvitz.

Protesters maintain she was injured by a grenade thrown by police, while authorities say she was hurt by a small propane tank that protesters

rigged to explode.

Grand jury proceedings are closed to the public, but Hurvitz confirmed the nature of Martinez’s subpoena and supplied a copy of a motion he filed to quash it.

The document states that “the subpoena further directs him (Martinez) to bring with him information related to the injury of Sophia Wilansky on Nov. 21, 2016, including, but not limited to: photos/SD cards; written statements; any other information within possession.”

Hurvitz’s request was denied Wednesday in a closed hearing. U.S. At-

torney Chris Myers said he could not comment on the case because grand jury proceedings are secret.

Martinez had been scheduled to testify before the grand jury later Wednesday, but Hurvitz said the matter was delayed to Feb. 1. Martinez made a statement outside the courthouse, saying he would refuse to cooperate and was prepared to go to jail if found in contempt of court.

“Losing my freedom is a small price to pay for keeping my dignity and standing up for what’s right,” he said.

An altercation between a Newton couple turned violent when one man was reportedly injured from stab wounds allegedly inflicted by his wife at their residence.

The Jasper County Sheriff ’s Office was called at 5:14 p.m. Dec. 30 in reference to a stabbing in the 2300 block of East 19th Street North.

According to authorities, after David M. Stenson, 53, had been allegedly stabbed by his wife, Karen L. Stenson, 57, was also reportedly making threats to stab her husband’s dog.

When the deputy arrived, David was outside of the residence, and Kar- K. Stenson en Stenson had reportedly attempted to lock herself inside the home.

David Stenson told the deputy his wife had started a verbal argument over him not being home, and she demanded to know where he was.

When he refused to tell her where he had been, she allegedly grabbed his throat, and they started to push and shove each other.

David Stenson said Karen Stenson then grabbed a knife and proceeded D. Stenson to stab him. He told law enforcement that all actions done by him were in effort to defend himself.

Karen Stenson told the deputy she got scared when David grabbed her by the neck and that is why she grabbed a dagger that was hanging on the wall.

She also told the deputy she used the dagger to stab her husband twice.

Both were arrested and taken to the Jasper County Jail.

Contact Kayla Langmaid at 641-792-3121 ext. 6513 or klangmaid@newtondailynews.com

State fires six Glenwood Resource Center staff in abuse probe DES MOINES (AP) — Six workers have been fired from a southwestern Iowa disability treatment center after an investigation revealed numerous cases in which patients had been physically or verbally abused, state officials said Wednesday.

In addition to the six firings, six other workers at the

Glenwood State Resource Center have resigned and five others were otherwise disciplined, the Department of Human Services officials said.

One case is still pending.

The DHS investigation, which began in late September, found that seven patients were physically abused and 13 others were subjected to

2017 Resolutions 1. Commit to brushing and flossing 2. Reduce sugar intake 3. Stop smoking 4. Schedule dental check-up

We can help!

Call us today!

verbal abuse or neglect, DHS spokeswoman Amy McCoy said in a statement. None of the patients needed medical treatment due to the abuse.

The allegations of mistreatment involved patients who reside at four of the 17 homes on the 230-acre campus in southwestern Iowa. Most of the incidents involved night

shift workers.

DHS placed staff alleged to have mistreated patients on administrative leave pending investigations and notified the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals and local law enforcement. The families and guardians of patients who were mistreated were also notified.

“We’ve taken aggressive employee action and dramatically increased supervision to ensure our patients are safe and treated properly in their homes,” said Richard Shults, administrator of Mental Health and Disability Services for DHS. “State facilities do not tolerate mistreatment of patients and we require staff to report concerns immediately.”

Celebrate

Your Special Day by sharing it in the Paper Engagements Weddings Anniversaries Birthdays and More!

Where you will find Service, Solutions, and Your Smile.

Steven G. Rabedeaux, DDS

1919 1st Avenue East • Newton, IA • 641-792-1445 www.thedentalpractice.net • Like us on Facebook

Call 641-792-3121 ext. 6542 or stop by to get your ad placed today!

A dvertiser Jasper County

8A |

Local & State News

www.newtondailynews.com | Thursday | Jan. 5, 2017

GO & DO

Barn Dance

10:15 a.m. Saturday Capitol II Theatre Capitol II Theatre will be showing the movie, “Rogue One.” Cost is $5 per person. This event is for individuals with special needs and their families.

Feel free to be yourself, sing, dance, clap and move around. The volume will be turned down and lights turned up. For questions contact Dawn Bleeker at manager@capitol2.com or call 641-792-3549.

7 p.m. Friday Sugar Grove in Newton A barn dance will begin at 7 p.m. Friday at Sugar Grove Gathering Place, 6602 Ginger Ave. in Newton.

Pancake Breakfast

Days for Girls Speaker

Coffee Time

7 a.m. Saturday Cabin in the Park in Kellogg All you can eat pancakes, sausage and scrambled eggs, coffee, milk and juice. Freewill donation will go to the CIC helmet fund and Lions Leader dog.

Sensory Friendly Movie

8 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday St. Luke United Methodist Church

8 a.m. Saturday Prairie City Public Library State Rep.-elect Wes Breckenridge, D-Newton, Sen. Chaz Allen, D-Newton, and Jasper County Treasurer Doug Bishop, D-Baxter, will join Mayor Chad Alleger for Coffee with the Mayor in Prairie City at 8 a.m. Saturday.

Constituents are encouraged to join them for coffee and conversation prior to the start of the 2017 legislative session to voice their questions, issues and concerns. The coffee will take place at the Prairie City Public Library at 100 E. Fifth St.

The Newton community has the opportunity to hear from someone who delivers Days for Girls kits, some of which are created at St. Luke United Methodist Church. Nora Tobin from Self-Help International will speak about her experiences. Days for Girls is geared toward helping girls in countries including Ghana and Nicaragua stay in school every day of the month and avoid pregnancy until they have completed their education and are financially and developmentally ready to care for a child.

Submit upcoming events to newsroom@newtondailynews.com

Associated Press: 10 Things to know for today Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. US INTELLIGENCE OFFICIALS TO TESTIFY ON HACKING The congressional hearing comes a day before Trump is to be briefed by the heads of the CIA, FBI and Director of National Intelligence on the investigation into Russia’s alleged efforts.

2. ANALYSIS: HEALTH CARE BATTLE COULD DECIDE BALANCE OF POWER If Democrats get their

way, the GOP will own every problem and complication from the re-work of Obama’s health care law.

3. HOW ONE FARMER IS PREPARING FOR NEW PRESIDENCY The Californian says Trump’s vow to deport millions of immigrants who are in the country illegally has pushed him to buy more equipment and cut workers.

4. DAY 2 OF ROOF’S SENTENCING HEARING SET Prosecutors may call dozens more witnesses to try to convince jurors that the

Pella

convicted Charleston church killer should be sentenced to death.

5. WHAT’S IN STORE FOR NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, SIERRA NEVADA The region braces for potential flooding into the weekend as a winter storm that dumped more than 2 feet of snow around Lake Tahoe makes its way toward Utah and the Rockies.

6. PICTURESQUE FRENCH TOWN OFFERS HOPE OF NEW LIVES A Syrian oncologist and his young family risked everything to escape the Islam-

SUNDAY, JANUARY 8 NOON - 4 P.M. FREE ADMISSION

WEDDING EXTRAVAGANZA

ic State group. Now they’re among the lucky few accepted so far for relocation to another European country, AP finds.

7. PRESSURE ON OBAMA TO GRANT LAST-MINUTE PARDONS, COMMUTATIONS But don’t expect many famous offenders to make the list before the president leaves office in two weeks.

8. CHICAGO POLICE INVESTIGATE VIDEO BEATING A video circulating on social media shows several people beating a man with

“mental health challenges” at a residence, officials say.

9. UPROOTED BY WAR, MYANMAR GIRLS LEARN KARATE Young girls and women at a refugee camp in Kachin state are studying defense tactics to help protect themselves from a known threat: the country’s military, AP finds.

10. WHO’S IMPRESSED

BY NHL WIN STREAK Members of the 1992-93 Pittsburgh Penguins admire the Columbus Blue Jackets’ 16-game winning streak that has come in a very different era.

When, Where, and How You want it.

GRAHAM CENTRAL CONFERENCE COLLEGE CENTER 812 UNIVERSITY REGISTER TO WIN PRIZES,

INCLUDING A

$1000

GRAND PRIZE

TO BE USED WITH PWE PARTICIPATING VENDORS ONLY

SM-NE5142551-0106

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/PELLA. WEDDINGEXTRAVAGANZA

200 1st Ave. E. 641-792-3121 NewtonDailyNews.com

Email birth announcements to newsroom@newtondailynews.com

SPORTS

Jan. 5, 2016

THURSDAY newtondailynews.com

CONTACT: Jocelyn Sheets • jsheets@newtondailynews.com

Newton Daily News

Facebook.com/newtondailynews

@newtondnews

Nick Easley to walk on for Hawkeyes

Newton native and NJCAA’s leading receiver to play for Iowa

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News Dreams do come true.

Growing up, Newton native Nick Easley dreamed of playing football for the Iowa Hawkeyes.

Easley enters the University of Iowa later this month and is a preferred walk-on for the Hawkeye football team.

Easley has been a lifelong member of Hawkeye Nation.

The 6-foot tall, 204-pound wide receiver will be playing on the field at Kinnick Stadium for the Hawkeyes in 2017.

“I’m really excited to be a Hawkeye,” Easley said. “Yes, the quick switch is crazy, but I grew up a Hawk fan, and I know this is the right decision for me.”

Following a banner sophomore season for Iowa Western Community College, Easley weighed his offers and announced he was accepting a preferred walk-on offer in mid-December at Iowa State University in Ames. Then Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and the Hawkeyes came calling.

“Iowa came in a little later, but I grew up a Hawk fan and couldn’t be happier to be a part of the program,” said Easley. “After talking to Coach Ferentz, I knew it was the right decision.”

Easley said both Iowa and Iowa State have good football programs. He had made an official visit to Iowa State and felt comfortable. Easley has family ties to Iowa with both his parents being Iowa graduates and his mother working for the university.

“It was a hard decision to switch, but I talked things over with my family. I talked to Coach Ferentz and other Iowa coaches on the phone and couldn’t pass up the opportunity,” Easley said.

“I think I can come in and compete right away. Iowa has some needs at receiver and they told me they don’t have a ton of depth at receiver.”

Easley was named to the 2016 National Junior College Athletic Association’s All-America Football FirstTeam offense. Easley’s 72 receptions were No. 1 in the NJCAA this season. His 954 yards were fifth in the NJCAA. Easley’s 954 yards puts in second on the IWCC Reiver’s single-season total list.

He said he had offers from NCAA FCS Division I schools — Southern Illinois, Western Illinois, Robert Morse and Indiana State. Easley said he had the preferred walk-on options from Iowa State and Iowa.

“Playing at the highest lev-

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Former Newton High standout Nick Easley led the nation in receptions as a sophomore wide receiver at Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs during the 2016 football season. Earning first-team NJCAA All-America honors, Easley decided to accept a preferred walk-on offer to play for the University of Iowa football team in 2017.

el is what I’ve always wanted,” Easley said.

Easley is transferring from Iowa Western at Council Bluffs to Iowa at semester, going to Iowa City later this month. He said he believed being at Iowa for off-season workouts and spring practice will be an advantage for him. Easley said it will give him an opportunity to learn the Hawkeye playbook and become familiar with the program.

Easley, who holds Newton High’s most touchdown receptions in a single season record — nine —set in 2013, led his team and the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference in receiving this season. He was first in receptions and yards, first in yards per game, 79.5, and fourth in yards per catch for the team and the ICCAC. He was sec-

Hawks lay another egg A

nother January bowl game, another blowout loss for the Iowa football team.

For whatever reason, the Hawkeyes can’t solve the month between Black Friday and the bowl game.

It’s hard to say what exactly is the issue. On the surface, it looks like the lack of playmaking ability at wideout is glaring. There are no down field threats on this roster. The proof is clear when only one pass was completed to a wide receiver on the day.

Riley McCarron had the only catch, and it was the only target to a wideout, too.

Akrum Wadley did his thing, LeShun Daniels Jr. had a few sparks, but the offense has been stale most of the season. It ranks 121st in the nation in total offense after the loss to Florida.

Fans are upset. They want change

ond in touchdown catches with seven.

He caught two touchdown passes of 49 yards and 43 yards in Iowa Western’s 28-21 loss to NJCAA No. 9 Holmes Community College of Mississippi in the Dec. 4, 2016 Graphic Edge Bowl. The game was played at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. He finished the bowl game with six catches for 134 yards.

IWCC finished the season at 6-6.

Easley ended up with 1,103 all-purpose yards for the 2016 season. He had 29 yards rushing and 120 yards in kick returns.

As a freshman at IWCC, Easley caught 17 passes for 197 yards and one TD. “Being healthy the past two years has been big for me. I was injured my junior year at Newton and played with an

This & That Troy Hyde at offensive coordinator. Greg Davis, who is nearing the point of retirement, is not a popular face among the fans.

Davis dropped to 0-4 in bowl games as Iowa’s offensive coordinator. That doesn’t include his first season when Iowa did not play in a bowl game. In the last four games, Iowa has been outscored 94-10 in the first halves of those games.

The Hawkeye staff had more than a month to prepare a gameplan in all four games, and the gameplan resulted in 10 total points. That’s unacceptable.

Unfortunately for Davis, he is a scapegoat by the fans. I didn’t think Kirk Ferentz and Davis were a good match from the start. They are different guys pushing the pile the same way.

The first step to improve the offense is for Ferentz to sit down with Davis

ankle injury my senior year in high school,” Easley said.

“I also became more mentally focused on football — blocking and running the routes to right depth, the details.”

He said his first year at IWCC, the Reivers had a lot of depth at receiver and he was in the rotation but didn’t get the ball thrown his way much.

He played along side Taj Williams, who is now a starter from TCU in the Big 12. Easley said through hard work, he won the starting job as the Iowa Western’s slot receiver in 2016.

“I became the go-to guy for our team. We didn’t reach our goal as a team this year, but things fell into place for me.

Junior college football teams have a lot of great players on them, and I’ve played with and against guys who are

and think of a way for him to retire from football. Ferentz doesn’t fire anyone, but the two parties can agree to mutually part ways in a cordial way.

Then, Ferentz needs to be open to changing his philosophy. If the wide receivers are going to struggle to get open downfield, the offense needs to shift toward something that puts the receivers in a better place to succeed.

The offense can be predictable. They line up and hope to power through the defensive line and run for 150 yards a game.

That is much harder though against teams like Florida, which has around five pro prospects on its defense.

What is wrong with lining up three wideouts on one side of the field and then running the ball to the other side.

Do something that the other team isn’t ready for.

Iowa can bring in another offensive coordinator. That might work. But that coordinator is still going to be doing what Ferentz wants him to do.

The only guy that can maybe convince Ferentz to change a little bit is Brian Ferentz, Kirk’s son who is cur-

playing in the Big 12 and the SEC now. Iowa is a good fit for me, and I want to contribute to the team in any way I can as a receiver or on special teams.”

Easley is a secondary education major. He said one of the biggest parts of being a college student athlete is time management. He said playing football at the college level is a big time commitment so learning to balance his football time with his academics was important.

“I’m ready to take the next step, both athletically and academically. I’m excited to be able to continue to work on my dream to play football for Iowa,” Easley said.

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

rently the offensive line coach. Brian may be able to tell his Dad to stick it and go against him without much push back.

Brian is a fiery guy who worked under Bill Belichik in the National Football League. He’s a new-school version of his father who still would put value in the running game.

Iowa can be a run-first team. That’s not the issue. But right now, the Hawkeyes have zero potency in the passing game, and that needs to be addressed this offseason.

Matt VandenBerg’s return will help.

Hopefully for Iowa’s sake, Jerminic Smith and Jay Scheel can improve to a level that allows them to be a threat downfield.

There are a few freshmen from this year who could emerge next year. But until the coaching staff makes adjustments to the route schemes and offensive mindset, the passing game will look exactly the same under a new coordinator.

And that look is anemic.

Contact Troy Hyde at thyde@newtondailynews.com

2B |

Sports

SPORTS CALENDAR Thursday Bowling Newton at Clarke, 3:45 p.m.

Wrestling Newton at Oskaloosa, 6:30 p.m.

Lynnville-Sully at Colfax-Mingo quadrangular, 6 p.m.

Newton 7th/8th at Oskaloosa, 4:30 p.m.

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

Newton 9th girls at Pella, 6 p.m.

Newton 9th boys at Pella, 6 p.m.

Newton JV boys at Pella, 7:30 p.m.

Friday Basketball Pella at Newton, JV girls 4:45 p.m., varsity girls 6:15 p.m., varsity boys 7:30 p.m.

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

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

Grinnell at 8th girls, 4:30 p.m.

Grinnell at 8th boys, 4:30 p.m.

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

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

Wrestling Newton 7th/8th at North Polk, TBD Saturday Boys Swimming NCMP at Waterloo West Invitational, 11 a.m.

Wrestling Newton at Ottumwa Invitational, 9 a.m.

Colfax-Mingo, Lynnville-Sully at PCM Invitational, 9 a.m.

CMB at BCLUW tournament, 9:30 a.m.

Bowling Newton at Pella Christian, 1 p.m.

Basketball Newton girls at Knoxville, JV 2 p.m., varsity 3:30 p.m., 9th 5 p.m.

Newton boys at Knoxville, JV 2 p.m. 9th 3:30 p.m., varsity 5 p.m.

CMB at Colo-NESCO, girls 3:30 p.m., boys 5 p.m.

Monday Basketball Newton boys at Norwalk, 9th 6 p.m., JV 7:30 p.m.

Newton 9th girls at Norwalk, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday Basketball Norwalk at Newton, JV girls 4:45 p.m., varsity girls 6:15 p.m., varsity boys 7:30 p.m.

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

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

CMB at Nevada, girls 6 p.m., boys 7:30 p.m.

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

Wrestling CMB at Colfax-Mingo, 6 p.m.

Loyola keeps UNI in reverse CHICAGO (AP) — Donte Ingram scored 25 points and Milton Doyle flirted with a triple-double with 13 points, eight rebounds and eight assists as Loyola of Chicago defeated Northern Iowa 77-66 on Wednesday night.

Ingram was 9-of-13 from the field, making a career-high five 3-point shots and finished at 20 points or better for the third time in five games.

Doyle has scored in double figures every game this season for the Ramblers (11-5, 1-2 Missouri Valley Conference).

Ben Richardson added 15 points as Loyola made 13-of-19 field goals in the second half (68 percent) and finished the game shooting 57 percent.

Juwan McCloud scored 16 to lead Northern Iowa (5-9, 0-3) and Jordan Ashton added 11. Leading scorer Jeremy Morgan was held to seven points on 2-of-7 shooting and the Panthers shot 40 percent from the field.

www.newtondailynews.com | Thursday | Jan. 5, 2017

No. 2 Baylor holds off Cyclones’ upset bid WACO, Texas (AP) — Manu Lecomte was struggling with his shot most of the game.

Yet, the ball was in the point guard’s hands with the game on the line and No. 2 Baylor trying to stay undefeated.

Lecomte made a high-arcing shot on a short jumper over a defender with 8 seconds left and the Bears pulled out a 65-63 victory over Iowa State in their Big 12 home opener Wednesday night.

“Point guards got to have floaters. Especially 5-foot-10 point guards like me,” said Lecomte, the Miami transfer who was 2-for-9 shooting before making the game-deciding shot. “I had a good feel for it.”

After a timeout, the Bears (14-0, 2-0) were set up for Lecomte to make a move around the left side, and he took a shot over 6-foot-5 Matt Thomas.

Iowa State (9-4, 1-1) had one more chance after officials stopped to adjust the clock, but Monte Morris’ baseline jumper was no good as time expired.

Baylor was playing with its highest ranking ever, and fans chanted “No. 1!, No. 1!” when the game ended. The victory by the Bears came on the same night that No. 1 Villanova had its 20-game winning streak snapped in a loss at Butler.

“We’re not worried about the rankings. We just have to handle business every day,” Johnathan Motley said. “This is the Big 12. ... This was a one-possession game and we knew the things we had to do, and how hard we had to play to get the win.”

Jo Lual-Acuil had 15 points for the Bears, and Motley had 13 points and 12 rebounds for his 11th double-double in 13 games played this season. Jake Lindsey scored 10 points.

Nazareth Mitrou-Long had 17 points to lead Iowa State and Morris had 12, including

AP Photo Iowa State forward Solomon Young, right, attempts a shot over Baylor forward Johnathan Motley in the first half Wednesday in Waco, Texas. The Cyclones lost a late lead and fell to the Bears, 65-63.

his jumper with 5:33 left that put the Cyclones up 61-55.

“It’s just staying aggressive when we’ve got the lead. We got away from that, and I definitely believe that’s the guards’ fault,” Mitrou-Long said. “We weren’t getting in the gap, we were being stagnant up top, every one of us.”

Big Picture Iowa State: While the Cyclones had a great effort on the road, they just didn’t close out the game. Burton’s jumper with 2:22 left provided their

last points, and missed their last three shots after that.

Baylor: The only time the Bears started a season better was when they were 17-0 in 2011-12. They have a 10-game home winning streak and possibly a chance to move No. 1 if they keep winning.

Adjusting the Clock After Lecomte’s go-ahead basket, officials stopped play and adjusted the clock from 8.2 to 8.6 seconds before Iowa State got its final possession.

Coach Steve Prohm wasn’t

happy. “I don’t even want to get into that,” he said, starting to call it ridiculous before stopping mid-word. “We’re flowing. We’ve already gone over what we’re doing.” Official Joe DeRosa explained the sequence to a pool reporter. “If they take a shot and it’s onetenth late, they can come back and say the clock was wrong after it cleared the net, and we didn’t do our job,” DeRosa said. “So by rule, we have to make sure of what the time was.”

Tomlinson, Warner, Dawkins are Pro Football Hall of Fame finalists

Drake can’t hang with Shockers

the Super Bowl in Houston. Inductions will be Aug. 5 in Canton, Ohio.

Other than Tomlinson, Taylor and Dawkins, first-time finalists are Boselli, Bruce, Law, Mawae, Easley and Jones.

Most-frequent finalists are Lynch, Tagliabue and Coryell, four apiece. Davis and Warner are three-time finalists.

Coryell, an offensive mastermind with the Cardinals and Chargers, is in his 30th year of eligibility.

Easley is in his 25th, while Jacoby, the left tackle on the Redskins’ offensive line known as the “Hogs,” is in his 19th.

Tomlinson played 11 NFL seasons, nine with San Diego, winning league MVP honors in 2006 when he set a record with 28 rushing touchdowns. He won two rushing titles.

Dawkins spent 16 seasons in

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Shaquille Morris scored 13 points, Daishon Smith added 13 with three 3-pointers, and Wichita State used a big first half to beat Drake 90-65 on Wednesday night to win its fourth straight and improve its all-time record against the Bulldogs to 41-4.

The Shockers (13-3, 3-0, Missouri Valley) outrebounded Drake 54-28, including 18-5 on offensive boards, resulting in 26 second-chance points. Wichita State scored 22 points off of 15 turnovers and outscored the Bulldogs 4224 in the paint.

De’Antae McMurray scored 13 for Drake (312, 1-2).

By Bary Wilner The Associated Press First-year eligibles LaDainian Tomlinson, Jason Taylor and Brian Dawkins are among 15 modern-era finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Also making the finals are Morten Andersen, Tony Boselli, Isaac Bruce, Don Coryell, Terrell Davis, Alan Faneca, Joe Jacoby, Ty Law, John Lynch, Kevin Mawae, Terrell Owens and Kurt Warner.

Previously selected as a finalist by the veterans committee is former Seattle safety Kenny Easley.

In the contributors’ category, the nominees are former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue and Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones.

The class of 2017 will be elected on Feb. 4, the day before

the NFL, 13 with Philadelphia, and was considered a prototype modern safety.

Dawkins made four All-Pro teams and was the first player with a sack, interception, fumble recovery and touchdown catch in the same game (vs.

Houston in 2002).

Taylor was one of the NFL’s top pass rushers for 15 seasons, mostly with Miami.

The 2006 Defensive Player of the Year with 13½ sacks, he had 139½ sacks for his career.

Among the other modern-era finalists, Andersen is the NFL’s career scoring leader with 2,544 points, has the most field goals (565) and games (382) played for five franchises.

He made two all-decade teams (1980s and ‘90s).

Bruce, Davis, Faneca, Jacoby, Law, Lynch and Warner all won Super Bowls.

CARDINAL LANES BOWLING LEAGUES Wednesday Morning Coffee Dec. 21 Mustang Fillies 4, Newton Daily News 4 Mustang Fillies — 2,175: Betty Karr 380, Grammy Ballard 340, Ashley Barr 309, Sheryl Ferguson 378. Newton Daily News — 2,139: Newton Daily News — 2,064: Connie Lakin 343, Louise Vink 400, Ardella Burr 290, Connie DeGreef 419.

Backus Plumbing 8, JTE Trucking 0 Backus Plumbing — 2,258: Betty Whitson 410, Connie Frahm 314, Jean Daniels 448, Darlene Koppin 261. JTE Trucking — 2,070: Melody Hofer 354, Marcus Nichols 324, Doris Byal 316, Erin Good 320.

Half Nuts 8, Medicine Shoppe 0 Half Nuts — 2,225: Erika Frahm 372, Cindy Pollard 293, Julie Ruple 399, Karen Vangenderen 315. Medicine Shoppe — 2,124: Rhonda Thomasson 447, Lucy Ponsetto 381, Steph McCumber 372, Diane Agan 342.

Cardinal Cab 6, Penny Peeps 2 Cardinal Cab — 2,251: Jan Albertson 332, Tresa Miller 238, Crystal Peters 473, Cathy Peters 446. Pennys Peeps — 2,132: Charlotte Ross 483, Gerry Graham 394, Pat Ward 282, Brenda Morris 382.

Dec. 28 JTE Trucking 5, Half Nuts 3 JTE Trucking — 2,252: Melody Hofer 354, Lor-

na Hofer 186, Doris Byal 384, Erin Good 425.

Half Nuts — 2,174: Erika Frahm 411, Cindy Pollard 256, Julie Ruple 394, Karen Vangenderen 276.

Cardinal Cab 8, Mustang Fillies 0 Cardinal Cab — 2,315: Jan Albertson 383, Tresa Miller 255, Crystal Peters 421, Cathy Peters 503. Mustang Fillies — 2,142: Betty Karr 382, Grammy Ballard 336, Ashley Barr 309, Sheryl Ferguson 344.

Penny’s Peeps 4, Backus Plumbing 4 Pennys Peeps — 2,229: Charlotte Ross 483, Gerry Graham 434, Pat Ward 306, Brenda Morris 425. Backus Plumbing — 2,178: Betty Whitson 357, Connie Frahm 292, Jean Daniels 382, Darlene Koppin 331.

Newton Daily News 8, Medicine Shoppe 0 Newton Daily News — 2,268: Connie Lakin 391, Louise Vink 402, Leila Marconi 455, Connie DeGreef 378. Medicine Shoppe — 2,158: Rhonda Thomasson 478, Lucy Ponsetto 347, Steph McCumber 372, Diane Agan 376.

Thursday Night Splitters Dec. 22 Rialto Barber Shop 3, Pheasants 4 Ever 1 Rialto Barber Shop — 2,550: Paul Twaddle 381, Robert Hughes 518, Gene Mikkelson 471. Pheasants 4 Ever — 2,542: Jason Mikkelson 537, Barbara Majerus 434, Lonnie Majerus 459, Michael Sims 500.

Cardinal Trophies & Awards 4, Ross Masonery 0 Cardinal Trophies & Awards — 2,754: Sheila Swarts 418, Bev Kirchner 399, Christie Hughes 413, Bonnie Geerlings 519. Ross Masonery — 2,456: Tony Budinich 485, Scott Huffaker 334, Paul Ross 445, Butch Townsend 418.

Gas House Gang 2, FNNB Bank 2 Gas House Gang — 2,668: Rick Pittman 487, Keith Kirchner 506, Jack Trotter 531, Spence Spidle 466. FNNB Bank — 2,605: Vicki Wright 487, Adam Leber 443, Rob Kahn 360, Susan Maasdam 424.

TPI 3, Lucky Strikers 1 TPI — 2,531: Derek Wickliff 495, Kathy Stewart 390, Mike Miranda 472, Cory Clark 529.

Lucky Strikers — 2,473: Evan Koons 357, Shelly Koons 341, Janel Koon 376, Amber Gardner 289.

Cardinal Cab 2, Cardinal Lanes 2 Cardinal Cab — 2,669: Nathan Gifford 594, Craig Keith 491, Dustin Kingery 496, Duke Albertson 608. Cardinal Lanes — 2,652: Samantha Kingery 416, Jason Munson 540, Brian McKinney 520, Vacant 420.

Dec. 29 Cardinal Cab 4, Lucky Strikers 0 Cardinal Cab — 2,601: Nathan Gifford 515, Craig Keith 554, Dustin Kingery 531, Duke

Albertson 527. Lucky Strikers — 2,462: Evan Koons 321, Shelly Koons 321, Janel Koon 378, Amber Gardner 326.

TPI 3, FNNB Bank 1 TPI — 2,634: Derek Wickliff 521, Kathy Stewart 455, Sabrina Halferty 424, Cory Clark 547. FNNB Bank — 2,512: Vicki Wright 391, Adam Leber 417, Rob Kahn 383, Susan Maasdam 433.

Pheasants 4 Ever 3, Cardinal Lanes 1 Pheasants 4 Ever — 2,546: Jason Mikkelson 543, Barbara Majerus 413, Lonnie Majerus 440. Cardinal Lanes — 2,532: Samantha Kingery 426, Jason Munson 448, Brian McKinney 491, Vacant 420.

Cardinal Trophies & Awards 4, Gas House Gang 0 Cardinal Trophies & Awards — 2,758: Sheila Swarts 438, Bev Kirchner 346, Christie Hughes 462, Bonnie Geerlings 525. Gas House Gang — 2,556: Keith Kirchner 468, Jack Trotter 481, Spence Spidle 490, Jason Trotter 439.

Ross Masonery 3, Rialto Barber Shop 1 Ross Masonery — 2,644: Tony Budinich 480, Scott Huffaker 433, Paul Ross 423, Butch Townsend 531. Rialto Barber Shop — 2,572: Paul Twaddle 433, Brett Auffert 496, Robert Hughes 424, Gene Mikkelson 511.

IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR JASPER COUNTY DITECH FINANCIAL LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

ESTATE OF DELORIS R. JENSEN; SPOUSE OF DELORIS R. JENSEN; FIDELITY NATIOANL TITLE INS. CO., AND THE BENEFICIARY, T.A.R. PREFERRED MORTGAGE CORPORATION; STATE OF IOWA-DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA-INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; ALL KNOWN AND UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND ALL PERSONS KNOWN AND UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST AND ALL OF THEIR HEIRS, SPOUSES, ASSIGNS, GRANTEES, LEGATEES, DEVISEES AND ALL BENEFICIARIES OF EACH AND ALL OF THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS AND PARTIES IN POSSESSION, Defendants.

EQUITY NO. EQCV120227 ORIGINAL NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION To the above-named Defendants: Estate of Deloris R. Jensen; All known and unknown claimants and all persons known and unknown claiming any right, title or interest and all of their heirs, spouses, assigns, grantees, legatees, Devisees and all beneficiaries of each and all of the abovenamed defendants You are notified there was on November 10, 2016 filed in the Office of the Clerk of the abovenamed Court a Foreclosure Petition, which prays for foreclosure of a mortgage in favor of the Plaintiff on the property described herein and judgment in rem in the amount of $78,660.39 plus interest at the rate of 5.125% per annum from January 1, 2016, such amount equaling $11.04 per day, the costs of the action including title costs of $225.00, and reasonable attorney fees and that said sums be declared a lien upon the following-described premises from August 8, 2013, located in Jasper County, Iowa, to-wit: Lot 7 in Block 2 of Lamb & Kennedy's Addition to the Town, now City of Newton, Jasper County, Iowa, except the East 66 feet thereof as appears in Plat Book "B" at Page 299 in the Office of the Recorder of said County. that the mortgage on the abovedescribed real estate be foreclosed, that a special execution issue for the sale of as much of the mortgaged premises as is necessary to satisfy the judgment and for other relief as the Court may deem just and equitable. The attorney for the Plaintiff is Matthew E. Laughlin, whose address is The Davis Brown Tower, 215 10th Street, Suite 1300, Des Moines, Iowa 50309-3993, Phone: (515) 2882500, Facsimile: (515) 243-0654.

NOTICE THE PLAINTIFF HAS ELECTED FORECLOSURE WITHOUT REDEMPTION. THIS MEANS THAT THE SALE OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY WILL OCCUR PROMPTLY AFTER ENTRY OF JUDGMENT UNLESS YOU FILE WITH THE COURT A WRITTEN DEMAND TO DELAY THE SALE. IF YOU FILE A WRITTEN DEMAND, THE SALE WILL BE DELAYED UNTIL SIX MONTHS FROM ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS YOUR RESIDENCE AND IS A ONE-FAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING OR UNTIL TWO MONTHS FROM ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS NOT YOUR RESIDENCE OR IS YOUR RESIDENCE BUT NOT A ONE-FAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING. YOU WILL HAVE NO RIGHT OF REDEMPTION AFTER THE SALE. THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE WILL BE ENTITLED TO IMMEDIATE POSSESSION OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY. YOU MAY PURCHASE AT THE SALE. You must serve a motion or answer on or before the 8th day of February, 2017, and within a reasonable time thereafter, file your motion or answer, in the Iowa District Court for Jasper County, Iowa. You are notified that Jasper County District Court utilizes the Electronic Document Management System. You are directed to the Iowa Court Rules Chapter 16 for general rules and information on electronic filing and, in particular, Division VI regarding the protection of personal information in court filings. If you do not, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Petition.

If you need assistance to participate in court due to a disability, call the disability coordinator at 515-286-3394.

Persons who are hearing or speech impaired may call Relay Iowa TTY (1-800-7352942.) Disability coordinators cannot provide legal advice.

IMPORTANT YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE AT ONCE TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS. January 19, 2017 Date of Third Publication January 5, 12 and 19 IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DORIS ROBERTA BUTLER, Deceased CASE NO. ESPR036969 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Doris Roberta Butler, Deceased, who died on or about October 5, 2016: You are hereby notified that on December 23, 2016, the last will and testament of Doris Roberta Butler, deceased, bearing date of December 20, 1972, *First Codicil dated March 29, 1978 was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Michael Lee Cooper and Michael H. Butler were appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

Notice is further given that all

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Doris Roberta Butler, Deceased, who died on or about October 5, 2016: You are hereby notified that on December 23, 2016, the last will and testament of Doris Roberta Butler, deceased, bearing date of December 20, 1972, *First Codicil dated March 29, 1978 was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Michael Lee Cooper and Michael H. Butler were appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated December 27, 2016.

Date of second publication 12th day of January, 2017 Michael Lee Cooper Executor of the Estate 250 E. Front St. Colfax, IA 50054 Address Michael H. Butler 2076 Victoria Ave. Port Townsend, WA 98368 Adam D. Otto, Attorney for the Executor ICIS PIN No: AT0009064 OTTO LAW OFFICE PLLC 123 W. 2nd St. N., PO Box 1356 Newton, IA 50208 Address adam@ottolawyers.com Probate Code Section 304 *Designated Codicil(s) if any, with date(s) January 5 & 12 TRUST NOTICE IN THE MATTER OF THE TRUST: EMILY M. EHLER REVOCABLE TRUST To all persons regarding Emily M. Ehler, deceased, who died on or about September 30, 2016.

You are hereby notified that Kathleen Susan Ehler, Linda Ann Porter and Daniel Arnold Ehler is the trustee of the Emily M. Ehler Revocable Trust dated June 13, 2001 and First Amendment, dated on March 12, 2004. Any action to contest the validity of the trust must be brought in the District Court of Jasper County, Iowa, within the later to occur of four (4) months from the date of second publication of this notice or thirty (30) days from the date of mailing this notice to all heirs of the decedent settlor and the spouse of the decedent settlor whose identities are reasonably ascertainable. Any suit not filed within this period shall be forever barred.

Notice is further given that any person or entity possessing a claim against the trust must mail proof of the claim to the trustee at the address listed below via certified mail, return receipt requested, by the later to occur of four (4) months from the second publication of this notice or thirty (30) days from the date of mailing this notice if required or the claim shall be forever barred unless paid or otherwise satisfied.

Dated on December 22, 2016.

Emily M. Ehler Revocable Trust Kathleen Susan Ehler, Linda Ann Porter and Daniel Arnold Ehler, 915 N. 4th Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 Name and address of Trustee Mark A. Otto, ICIS PIN#: AT0005939 OTTO LAW OFFICE PLLC Attorney for Trustee 123 W 2nd St. N., PO Box 1356 Newton, IA 50208 mark@ottolawyers.com Address Date of second publication 12th day of January, 2017.

January 5 & 12 THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF FRANK K. ELLIOTT, Deceased.

Probate No. ESPR036968 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Frank K. Elliott, Deceased, who died on or about November 16, 2016 You are hereby notified that on the 22nd day of December, 2016, the last will and testament of Frank K. Elliott, deceased, bearing date of November 14, 2000, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Kerrie Sue Miller was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated this 22nd day of December, 2016.

Kerrie Sue Miller, Executor of estate 4337 Cosgrove Road SW Oxford, IA 52322 Kyle W. Wilcox, ICIS PIN No: AT0009067 Attorney for executor Firm Name: Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC Address: 115 Third Street SE, Suite 1200, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 Date of second publication: January 5, 2017 December 29 & January 5 THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF OSCAR GLENN WYER, Deceased CASE NO. ESPR036964 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Oscar Glenn Wyer, Deceased, who died on or about March 4, 2012: You are hereby notified that on December 13, 2016, the undersigned was appointed administrator of the estate.

Notice is hereby given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF OSCAR GLENN WYER, Deceased CASE NO. ESPR036964 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Oscar Glenn Wyer, Deceased, who died on or about March 4, 2012: You are hereby notified that on December 13, 2016, the undersigned was appointed administrator of the estate.

Notice is hereby given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated December 15, 2016 Marilyn J. Bowman Administrator of the Estate 10790 S. 36th Ave. W. Colfax, IA 50054 Address Mark A. Otto, ICIS PIN No: AT0005939 Attorney for the Administrator OTTO LAW OFFICE PLLC 123 W. 2nd St. N., PO Box 1356 Newton, IA 50208 Address mark@ottolawyers.com Date of second publication 5th day of January, 2017 Probate Code Section 230 December 29 and January 5 December 13, 2016 Tuesday, December 13, 2016 the Jasper County Board of Supervisors met in regular session at 9:30 a.m. with Supervisors Carpenter, Brock & Stevenson present and accounted for; Chairman Stevenson presiding.

Sheriff, John Halferty asked the Board to approve a maintenance agreement and support for fingerprinting hardware and software.

Motion by Carpenter, seconded by Brock to approve a maintenance and support agreement between Jasper County and Safran MorphoTrak for the Sheriff's fingerprint equipment in the amount of $2,736 for the period beginning January 1, 2017 and ending December 31, 2017.

YEA: BROCK, CARPENTER, STEVENSON Angie Arthur from the Central Iowa Workforce Development Board updated the Supervisors on the mission and operations of the Workforce Development Board.

Motion by Carpenter, seconded

by Brock to approve Supervisors minutes for December 6, 2017.

YEA: BROCK, CARPENTER, STEVENSON Human Resources Director, Dennis Simon presented to the Supervisors a resolution for the hiring of temporary part-time position for the Maintenance Department.

Motion by Carpenter, seconded

by Brock to adopt Resolution 1691 a hiring resolution certifying the following to the Auditor for payroll purposes: DEPARTMENT Courthouse Maintenance POSITION Temp Part-Time Seasonal Maintenance EMPLOYEE David Berkenbosch PAY RATE $16.00 RANGE/STEP Hire-in Standard Rate EFFECTIVE DATE 12/14/2016 YEA: BROCK, CARPENTER, STEVENSON A complete copy of the resolution is on file in the Office of the Jasper County Auditor.

There were no Board Appointments.

Motion by Carpenter, seconded

by Brock to adjourn the Tuesday, December 13, 2016 meeting of the Jasper County Supervisors.

YEA: BROCK, CARPENTER, STEVENSON Dennis K. Parrott, Auditor Denny Stevenson, Chairman January 5 December 20, 2016 Tuesday, December 20, 2016 the Jasper County Board of Supervisors met in regular session at 9:30 a.m. with Supervisors Carpenter, Brock & Stevenson present and accounted for; Chairman Stevenson presiding.

Representative-Elect Wes Breckenridge offered his assistance to the County on upcoming legislative matters and said that he was available to listen to and work with the County.

Recorder, Denise Allan reported that her historical records preservation project was nearing a conclusion and would come in at total cost of $187,527 which is roughly $56,400 less than first projected. All totaled the project includes 566,754 images.

Motion by Brock, seconded by Carpenter to approve the Recorder's monthly report of fees collected for the period beginning November 1, 2016 and ending November 30, 2016.

YEA: CARPENTER, BROCK, STEVENSON Motion by Carpenter, seconded

by Brock to approve the IRS standard mileage reimbursement rate of 53.5 cents per mile for employee business travel by automobile for 2017.

YEA: BROCK, CARPENTER, STEVENSON Motion by Carpenter, seconded

by Brock to approve Board of Supervisors minutes for 12/13/2016.

YEA: BROCK, CARPENTER, STEVENSON There were no Board appointments.

Motion by Carpenter, seconded

by Brock to adjourn the Tuesday, December 20, 2016 meeting of the Jasper County Board of Supervisors.

YEA: BROCK, CARPENTER, STEVENSON Dennis K. Parrott, Auditor Denny Stevenson, Chairman January 5 Jasper County Payments 12/13/2016 Advanced Correctional Medical...........................3,884.29 Allan, Denise Rae Mileage................................67.30 Alliant Energy-IP&L Utilities............................5,674.18 American Home Finding Shelter............................1,772.70 Arnold, Anita Diane Mileage..............................324.00 Arrow Pest Control Services..............................30.00 Aureon Communications Utilities............................3,156.05 Bank of Montreal Services.......................37,299.46 Bankers Trust Bond...........................162,754.88 Bennett, Kelly T Reimbursement...................75.00 Benson, Bruce D Uniforms............................150.00 Bestell Home Service, Inc Services............................375.00 Bisom Truck Line Inc Supplies..............................18.98 Black Hawk County Sheriff Services..............................26.06 Black Hills Energy Utilities...............................740.73 Brooker Corporation Supplies..............................37.94 Bullock, Richard Mileage................................75.92

Utilities............................5,674.18 American Home Finding Shelter............................1,772.70 Arnold, Anita Diane Mileage..............................324.00 Arrow Pest Control Services..............................30.00 Aureon Communications Utilities............................3,156.05 Bank of Montreal Services.......................37,299.46 Bankers Trust Bond...........................162,754.88 Bennett, Kelly T Reimbursement...................75.00 Benson, Bruce D Uniforms............................150.00 Bestell Home Service, Inc Services............................375.00 Bisom Truck Line Inc Supplies..............................18.98 Black Hawk County Sheriff Services..............................26.06 Black Hills Energy Utilities...............................740.73 Brooker Corporation Supplies..............................37.94 Bullock, Richard Mileage................................75.92 Cable, Gerriann Mileage................................82.08 Calhoun-Burns and Assoc., Inc. Inspection.......................1,262.30 Capital Sanitary Supply Co Inc Supplies............................214.38 Carpenter, Dennis S Reimbursement...................37.95 CBM Food Service Food...............................4,307.24 Central Iowa Detention Services.........................1,458.00 Central Iowa Fasteners Supplies..............................54.81 Central Iowa Water Association Utilities.................................89.72 CenturyLink Utilities.................................45.91 CenturyLink Business Services Utilities...................................9.78 Certified Power Train Specialists Supplies.........................1,143.68 City of Baxter Fees......................................3.50 City of Mingo Fees....................................54.50 City of Monroe Shelter...............................200.00 Clarke County Sheriff Services..............................86.00 Cleaver, Gary Mileage..............................226.26 Comfort Systems USA Equipment......................1,299.96 Cott Systems Inc Services.......................10,273.79 Courtyard Apartments, The Shelter...............................400.00 Cupples, Roger Mileage................................70.74 De Jong, Tracy Mileage..............................138.68 De Lage Landen Services............................392.68 Deaf Services Unlimited Services............................323.40 Deegan, John M Mileage................................49.68 Denco Corporation Services.........................9,440.87 Des Moines Diesel Inc Supplies.........................1,652.40 Des Moines Jim Hawk Supplies.........................2,317.10 Diamond Oil Company Diesel.............................7,157.24 Dobbs, Shawn Mileage................................51.84 Dodd's Trash Hauling Trash.................................330.30 Eaton, Ryan Reimbursement...................81.98 Edge, Bev Mileage................................30.24 Election Systems & Software Maintenance...................4,125.00 Fareway Stores Inc Food..................................515.13 Farver True Value Supplies..............................54.13 Fastenal Company Supplies............................162.16 Ferguson, Jean Mileage..............................179.58 Fincham, Rick Mileage..............................324.00 Forbes Office Solutions Supplies.........................1,305.98 Fuchs, Randy J Uniforms............................141.23 Gary, Melissa Dawn Mileage..............................189.54 Gatr Truck Center Supplies............................566.75 General Fire & Safety Equipment Services............................900.00 Gilbert, Sharon Mileage..............................284.04 Hanna, Michael Mileage..............................455.22 Healthport Services..............................49.10 Heisdorffer, Rex Services............................450.00 Helms, Mary Mileage................................58.32 Herting Law, PLLC Services............................355.11 Hester, Ronald D Uniforms............................150.00 Hoover, Mike Mileage................................44.06 Housby Mack Inc Parts..................................345.46 Ingraham, Jill Mileage................................52.92 Inland Truck Parts Co Supplies............................464.55 Iowa State University Conference.....................1,050.00 Iron Mountain Records Services..............................76.84 ISAA Central District Dues..................................200.00 ISAC Education..........................700.00 ISG Field Services LLC Services.....................118,511.24 Jacobsen, Michael K Reimbursement...................75.00 Jasper Co Extension Class...................................70.00 Jasper Co Sheriff Services.........................7,166.74 Jochems, Laura Shelter...............................200.00 John Deere Financial Supplies..............................34.99 Kading Properties Shelter...............................200.00 Kaldenberg Family Properties Shelter...............................200.00 Keltek Incorporated Equipment......................2,701.50 Kielly, David G Mileage..............................225.18 Koeppen, Paul Mileage................................32.40 Korte, Lori Mileage..............................159.30 L & L Custom Tops Supplies.........................1,972.50 Lacaeyse Trailer Sales Equipment......................4,750.00 Loomis Family Trust E Rent...................................525.00 LS Communications LLC Maintenance...................4,303.15 Lube-Tech & Partners, LLC Supplies.........................2,952.62 Luetters, Kevin W Reimbursement...................13.34 Lundberg, Leonard Mileage................................74.52 Lynnville Telephone Co Utilities.................................46.95 Maggard, Keith E Uniforms............................115.55 Mail Services LLC Postage..........................1,888.60 Manatts Inc Supplies.........................2,972.40 Marion County Sheriff Services..............................23.00 Marshall County Sheriff Services..............................21.00 Martin Marietta Materials Rock.............................25,348.80 Maston, Charles V Uniforms............................118.71 McManus, Stephen P Mileage..............................522.72 MG Laundry Corp Laundry.............................123.00 Milliman, Polly Mileage................................29.16 Moorman, Marlene Mileage..............................151.20 Mulgrew, Christina M Mileage................................94.50 Napa Auto Parts Supplies............................248.58 New Century FS Inc Supplies............................303.84 News Printing Company Services..............................98.60 Newton Waterworks Utilities...............................656.88 Nicholson CSR RPR, Jacqueline D Services............................351.00 Norman, Parsons Supplies..............................60.00 Oden Enterprises Inc Supplies.......................47,661.97 Odland Law Firm PLLC Services............................186.00

Rock.............................25,348.80 Maston, Charles V Uniforms............................118.71 McManus, Stephen P Mileage..............................522.72 MG Laundry Corp Laundry.............................123.00 Milliman, Polly Mileage................................29.16 Moorman, Marlene Mileage..............................151.20 Mulgrew, Christina M Mileage................................94.50 Napa Auto Parts Supplies............................248.58 New Century FS Inc Supplies............................303.84 News Printing Company Services..............................98.60 Newton Waterworks Utilities...............................656.88 Nicholson CSR RPR, Jacqueline D Services............................351.00 Norman, Parsons Supplies..............................60.00 Oden Enterprises Inc Supplies.......................47,661.97 Odland Law Firm PLLC Services............................186.00 O'Reilly Automotive Stores Inc Supplies............................295.09 Pauley, Larry Mileage................................49.68 Peak Distributing Supplies............................423.56 Petted, Carlyn L Mileage..............................109.08 Pitney Bowes Inc Supplies............................186.00 Polk County Treasurer Services............................267.80 Powerplan Supplies.........................1,779.85 Premier Office Equipment Inc Maintenance........................68.06 Professional Court Reporters Services............................331.20 Pryor, Becky Reimbursement...................86.16 Purchase Power Postage.............................450.00 Reasnor Telephone Company LLC Utilities.................................36.00 Reinhart Foodservice Food...............................4,924.80 Richards, Patricia Louise Mileage..............................163.08 Rick's Amoco Gasohol...............................66.47 Robertson, Celia L Reimbursement...................77.66 Ruehle, Becky Mileage................................43.20 Ryan, Lawrence W Reimbursement...................50.00 Sadler Power Train Truck Parts Supplies..............................47.82 Scarnati, Peter Mileage................................96.66 Searsboro Telephone Co Inc Utilities...............................936.00 Self, Pepper Mileage..............................320.76 Shred-It USA LLC Services..............................87.14 Simon, Dennis Mileage..............................164.04 Skiff Medical Center Services.........................1,756.64 Snap-On-Tools Corp Tools...................................67.00 Spahn & Rose Lumber Co Supplies.........................2,209.20 Staples Inc Supplies............................664.42 Steenhoek, Brenda Reimbursement.................165.54 Sully Telephone Association Utilities...............................610.24 Summer's Attic Supplies..............................47.25 Superior Welding Supply Supplies............................469.00 Teck Custom Homes Reimbursement...................50.00 Terminal Supply Co Supplies............................313.71 Thomas Bus Sales Supplies.........................1,404.00 Thomas, Larry Mileage................................22.68 Tompkins Industries Inc Supplies............................218.07 Trease, Eurita Mileage..............................124.74 Truck Equipment Inc Supplies............................396.57 VanWyngarden, Steve Mileage..............................143.10 Verizon Wireless Utilities............................1,813.23 Wallace Family Funeral Services............................488.56 Wickman, Ron Mileage................................93.96 Windstream Utilities...............................590.48 Windstream Iowa Communications Utilities...............................275.82 Wingfoot Commercial Tire Supplies.........................2,716.00 Grand Total................523,838.88 January 5

CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Marjory R. Wyer, Deceased, who died on or about November 26, 2016: You are hereby notified that on December 13, 2016, the last will and testament of Marjory R. Wyer, deceased, bearing date of May 23, 2012, * First Codicil dated 9/6/2016 was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Marilyn J. Bowman was appointed executor of the estate.

Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated December 15, 2016.

Date of second publication 5th day of January, 2017 Marilyn J. Bowman Executor of the Estate 10790 S. 36th Ave. W. Colfax, IA 50054 Address Mark A. Otto, Attorney for the Executor ICIS PIN No: AT0005939 OTTO LAW OFFICE PLLC 123 W. 2nd St. N., PO Box 1356 Newton, IA 50208 Address mark@ottolawyers.com Probate Code Section 304 *Designated Codicil(s) if any, with date(s) December 29 & January 5

TRUST NOTICE IN THE MATTER OF THE TRUST: JERRY A. EHLER REVOCABLE TRUST To all persons regarding Jerry A. Ehler, deceased, who died on or about October 25, 2016. You are hereby notified that Kathleen Susan Ehler, Linda Ann Porter and Daniel Arnold Ehler is the trustee of the Jerry A. Ehler Revocable Trust dated June 13, 2001 and First Amendment, dated on March 12, 2004. Any action to contest the validity of the trust must be brought in the District Court of Jasper County, Iowa, within the later to occur of four (4) months from the date of second publication of this notice or thirty (30) days from the date of mailing this notice to all heirs of the decedent settlor and the spouse of the decedent settlor whose identities are reasonably ascertainable. Any suit not filed within this period shall be forever barred.

Notice is further given that any person or entity possessing a claim against the trust must mail proof of the claim to the trustee at the address listed below via certified mail, return receipt requested, by the later to occur of four (4) months from the second publication of this notice or thirty (30) days from the date of mailing this notice if required or the claim shall be forever barred unless paid or otherwise satisfied.

Dated on December 22, 2016.

Jerry A. Ehler Revocable Trust Kathleen Susan Ehler, Linda Ann Porter and Daniel Arnold Ehler, 915 N. 4th Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 Name and address of Trustee Mark A. Otto, ICIS PIN#: AT0005939 OTTO LAW OFFICE PLLC Attorney for Trustee 123 W 2nd St. N., PO Box 1356 Newton, IA 50208 mark@ottolawyers.com Address Date of second publication 12th day of January, 2017.

January 5 & 12

The Newton Daily News recommends that you investigate every phase of investment opportunities. We suggest you consult your own attorney or ask for a free pamphlet and advice from the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division. Hoover Building, Des Moines, IA 50319. 515-281-5926.

www.newtondailynews.com | Thursday | Jan. 5, 2017 | 3B

IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARJORY R. WYER, Deceased CASE NO. ESPR036965 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Marjory R. Wyer, Deceased, who died on or about November 26, 2016: You are hereby notified that on December 13, 2016, the last will and testament of Marjory R. Wyer, deceased, bearing date of May 23, 2012, * First Codicil dated 9/6/2016 was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Marilyn J. Bowman was appointed executor of the estate.

Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate

PERSONAL

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Meets Sunday, Wednesday and Friday 7:00 PM in Basement of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church SERVICE DIRECTORY HOME IMPROVEMENTS

LEAKY ROOF, Missing Shingles???

Flat roof repair & coating.

Chimney repair & removal.

Soffit & fascia repair & cover.

General Repairs

INSULATION

Attic & side walls.

Attic fans & ventilation Leaf Proof Gutter Covers,

Gutter cleaning.

Call 641-792-6375 PAINTING

HORNING'S PAINTING: Interior & exterior painting Drywall Repair & Texturing Free Estimates 641-791-9662 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

INVESTORS

EMPLOYMENT

DOMINO'S PIZZA is now hiring inside help/delivery drivers.

HIRING: PART time Handyman Call EZ Keep at 641-792-3443 for an appointment.

WANTED

2 TABLE lamps and 1 stand up lamp. Twin bed with frame and headboard and two nightstands.

Couch and 2 recliners in fair to good condition. Display case for 1/24 scale diecast race cars. Want the hard plasic mirror back round that holds 18 or 24 cars. Possible differt size.

Need decent price. 641521-9840.

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

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

MISCELLANEOUS

SELL YOUR SERVICES with the

Service Directory!!

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

Reach thousands of customers weekly!

For More Information, call (641)792-3121 x 6542.

4B |

www.newtondailynews.com | Thursday | Jan. 5, 2017

CLASSIFIEDS

In Print and Online Every Day • 641-792-3121 MISCELLANEOUS

RENTALS

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

SERVICES SELL FAST

1 & 2 & 3 BDRM apartments: heat, water, stove, refrigerator, drapes all included. Off-street parking.

641-792-4000.

1950'S VINTAGE Vanity Suitcase $25. Dale Earnhardt Jr. 1:64 Collectible Cars $12 each. Vintage "Camp Snoopy" Glasses (from 1950's/1960's) $35 for set. Coleman lunch box cooler $6. Jacksonville Jaguars Headrest covers $15. 515-313-7803.

UNIROYAL-TIGER PAW, 1 new tire, size P205/75R15 mounted on a 5 bolt rim. Was a spare tire for pick-up, mounted under box with cable. $50. Firm.

641-521-9840.

VITA MASTER Treadmill $45, 641-792-1469.

Oe

Low Monthly Rate Advertised for One Month in the Newton Daily News, Jasper County Advertiser, and online!!

2 BR house, basement, stove, refrigerator, quiet area, $445/month. References required. 641-7924388

4 Maytag P. Buckley Moss prints. Unframed. Prints Only. $25 each. 791-7623 anytime.

$84 for a 1” Space, each additional 1/2” is $5 more!

Reach Thousands of Customers Weekly!!!

For More Information, (641)792-3121 ext. 6542 PETS

KITTENS-FREE TO good home. Blond tiger stripe, 8 weeks old. Raised in barn.

Very Friendly. Call 641417-1194.

RENTALS

Call about our

OUTRAGEOUS

RENT SPECIALS! 2 BR available $540.00-($675.00 with Heated Garage) on most units Get a 2 BR for 1 BR Price! *Sign 13 month lease 1st & last month rent is FREE

3 BEDROOM, 3 bath condo, fireplace, full basement, 1 car garage.

1432 N. 9th Ave. Pl E. $750 mo. 480-636-0475 FOR LEASE: 2 Bedroom house and garage reference/credit check required, appliances, lawn care, pest control provided. 421 S. 11th Ave. W. Newton. Discount for teachers. Available now. Craig 515-2104142 SMALL 1 bedroom house, stove, fridge, quiet location, references required. $295/month 641-792-4388 THREE BEDROOM house, w/basement, Garage, AC, $675/month plus $675 deposit.

References.

No Pets, Non-Smokers. 641792-7605.

9N FORD Tractor blade, chains, plow, 12 volt $1750. or OBO. 100'x42” chainlink fence, gate & pipe $100. 641-417-9815.

HOLMES "COMFORT Temp" space heater approx. 22" high & 9" wide - has temp,fan speed, timer & oscilatting controls. $25 Call 792-7857 or 5210462.

MAYTAG DRYER (Gas) model Log712 $50. or OBO. 26” RCA TV works great $40. or OBO. Over 2,000 baseball, basketball trading cards, 1980-2000. $30. 792-8636.

Call Now for Details 641-990-7938

6 months lease Discounts available EZ Keep 641-792-3443

PARTS FOR older Whirlpool/ Kenmore dryer, ceramic igniter and drum belt. Both new. 641-8314776.

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

510 E. 17th St S. 515-291-2846

1 Bedroom starting at $500 2 Bedroom starting at $550

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

DAEWOO-DD802L DOZER $20,000. 641-792-4332

HOUSE FOR SALE One plus bedrooms and one and a half bath with garage and automatic door opener. Full basement with 150 square feet finished.

Includes appliances, washer, dryer and garden shed.

517 W. 5th St. So. Newton $50,900 Contact Ed: 515238-4485 REAL ESTATE

BIG OR small

ELECTIC ORGAN, Baldwin, model 56R, withbench, walnut, original owner, excellent condition, $225.00, OBO, 641-7921848.

Holiday Special $200 off 1st month's rent

Next to Hy-Vee!

REAL ESTATE

BEAUTIFUL IOWA State Fair throw, 50”x65”, rare, never used, collector's item $75. 641-275-0674.

OLDER PIONEER Amp, sx550 and turn table, PL115D. Make offer. 641831-4776.

WALNUT CREEK/ REGENCY APTS. SM-NE8142998-9999

300+ CHEVY magazines, 1983-present, 1955-7080's. $100. 641-792-4858.

AUTOMOTIVE

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

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

Placing your items in the classifieds will reach them all!

We’re ready to sell your unwanted items!

641-792-3121 ext.6542 and get your ad placed today !

Sell your car in the Classifieds

EMPLOYMENT

Route 7 22 Papers

E 19th St S E 20th St S E 21st St S E 21st St Pl S E 22nd St S E 23rd St S S 3rd Ave E S 5th Ave E S 7th Ave E

Route 755 146 papers E 15th St N E 16th St N N 5th Ave E N 7th Ave E N 8th Ave E

Baxter Route 831 116 papers Harrison Ct. S Harrison Kelly Ave Polk St S East St Hoover St Kimberly Ln

S 2nd Ave w S 3rd Ave W S 4th Ave W S 5th Ave W W 5th st S W 8th St S

EMPLOYMENT

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR RN’S AND LPN’S IN NEWTON! Nurse Force has immediate openings for FT and PT with private duty pediatric home care case in Newton. Shifts are 10 hours a day.

Pleasant home environment.

Benefits for FT employees. Competitive wages.

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

2015 SOFTAIL Slim Harley Davidson, 1700 miles, many extras on bike, great condition, need to sell quickly $16,000 641-5216756 1997 FORD Conversion van, low miles, very well cared for, tow pkg, tow brakes, new brakes, leather interior, tv/dvd, very comfortable ride $4200.

641-840-0153 1997 FORD Conversion Van. Heavy ½ ton, great for towing. New front end and front tires. Runs great. $2400. 515-778-2792

Apply on-line at www.nurseforce.com or at our office:

Route 715 115 Papers S 5th Ave W S 6th Ave W S 7th Ave W

Baxter Route 834 118 papers

Walnut St Linden St Watson Ave West Ave Independence St S Main St Coover Ave W Rippey Ave

Route 718 100 Papers

NURSE FORCE 2900 Westown Parkway #200 West Des Moines, IA 515-224-4566 ACHC Accredited

Baxter Route 835 94 papers

If you are looking for a FULL TIME POSITION with opportunity to LEARN A SKILL that can become a career while advancing in a GROWING COMPANY, then

W 8th St S W 9th St S W 10th St S W 11th St S

W Amy St W Station St W State St Railroad St N West Ave N Main St

Children must be over 10 years old with adults permission

To find out more about these routes, visit the Newton Daily News circulation office at 214 1st Ave. E. or call 641-792-5320 and speak with one of our delivery specialists between the hours of 8:30am and 5:30pm.

SM-NE2741029-9999

2012 MONTANA 4 season 5th wheel RV, new tires, generator, 3 slides, fireplace, micro/convection oven. Always shedded.

New condition. No pets $35,000.

New nearly $80,000. 641-521-7197

Call Amanda or Jackie at

We have the following routes available:

Route 101 50 papers

EXTREMELY CLEAN LOW MILEAGE TRUCK! Whit 2007 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD 33,000 miles, 2WD Extended cab. 6 ft box, V-8, tonneau cover, running boards, REMOTE START, 5th wheel hitch, back up camera, bed liner, AC, cruise, etc. $17,000 obo 641-792-9813

SM-NE3941258-1007

with the

Service Directory!!!

FOR SALE

ROCK COMMUNICATIONS IS LOOKING FOR

You!

We are part of the Mittera Group and currently have A MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN POSITION AVAILABLE in our Newton facility.

Rock Communications is looking for a qualified Maintenance Technician in our Newton facility.

Responsibilities include, analyzing mechanical and operational problems on equipment; must be able to plan for and take corrective action, perform scheduled maintenance, examine, test, and measure assigned equipment for quality specifications, using gauges and instruments, and record data on appropriate forms, check product for visual defects, and make preventive maintenance check and inspection of assigned equipment. Requires high school diploma or equivalent, good working knowledge and mechanical ability; knowledge of electricity, pneumatics and hydraulics.

2+ years experience with production/high speed equipment preferred, but on-the-job training will be provided. Payroll direct deposit, Pre-employment background and drug test required. EOE If this is the right opportunity for you, apply directly at: https://mittera.applicantstack.com/x/openings/ your application will be reviewed as quickly as possible.

SM-NE8143064-0112

The Mittera Group is committed to providing a tobacco free workplace, pre-employment drug screen and background check required. EOE

1998 HITCHHIKER “Premier” 5th wheel camper, 35.6ft, 3 slides, new tires, very nice, $15,000 OBO 515-201-8951 or 515-2018792 2000 CADILLAC 4 dr, silver, 180,xxx miles, nice interior. Recently serviced.

Front tires brand new, good dependable car. $2,500 firm. 641-840-0153 2002 FORD Windstar XL Mini Van, runs good, great AC and heat, needs new battery, asking $17,000.

515-729-1114.

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

641-792-0860 2015 HONDA XR650L Dirt Bike, good condition, 2800 miles, $5,500 call 641-5210923

www.newtondailynews.com | Thursday | Jan. 5, 2017 | 5B

Find the job you want in the classifieds!

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

Newton Health Care Center Currently Hiring:

110 N 5th Ave W Newton, IA 50208

RN or LPN A dvertiser Jasper County

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

641-792-7440 www.imgcares.com E.O.E. & Drug Testing

SM-NE8143043-0110

If you are looking for an exciting career that allows you to enhance the lives of others and be part of a winning team, we invite you to apply for one of our open positions and discover what sets QHC Mitchellville, LLC apart from the rest.

FULL TIME DELIVERY - In the Ames/Baxter area

•Great driving record • Ability to pass a DOT Physical, drug test and background screen.

OUR EMPLOYEES ENJOY: • Medical & prescription benefits • Competitive Wages • Paid Holidays • Propane Discount • Paid Training • Credit Union • Uniforms • Annual performance rating • $1,000 Sign on Bonus

CALL OUR TOLL FREE NATIONAL JOB LINE:

1-877-562-1010 TO FIND JOB OPPORTUNITIES NEAR YOU! Apply Online at Amerigas.com SM-NE8143069-0119

For more information call our Baxter, IA office at

641-227-3655

Jasper County Maintenance Technician Jasper County Building Maintenance is looking for qualified applicants to perform routine maintenance and grounds work at the courthouse and various county facilities.

Applicants must have minimum of one year experience in related field: electrical,

plumbing and heating, geothermal, general maintenance and carpentry, lawn care and snow removal, valid Iowa driver's license and a clean driving record.

Starting rate of pay is $17.93 with county benefits; hours may vary based on need.

Applications and job description available at www.co.jasper.ia.us or at the Human Resources office located at 115 N 2nd Ave E in Newton. Applications must be returned no later than 4:30pm on Friday January 13th, 2017.

Drug Testing and Background Check Required.

EOE SM-NE8143061-0112

RN NEEDED! SM-NE8143026-0106

1500 1st Ave E Newton 641-792-1443 Call and ask for Cindy or Gena nelsonmanor@hotmail.com

NOW HIRING

JELD-WEN Window Division in Grinnell has current opportunities, primarily on the off-shifts, including seasonal temporary winter employment if desired. Our need to stock windows for the spring requires a full staff and whether FT or seasonal employment fits your needs, you are encouraged to apply in person at 911 Industrial Avenue in Grinnell. Seasonal wages start at $13.50/hr. for the off-shifts and FT wages are $15.00/hr. JELDWEN is a market leader in vinyl windows and patio doors serving the Midwestern market.

We offer the following benefits to our full-time employees: • On the job training • Competitive wages, increasing with experience • 2nd and 3rd Shift premium pay • 401K Retirement Plan with company match • 8 paid holidays • Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan • Health, life, dental, and vision insurance • Safe & clean environment • Stable employment In order to ensure a safe working environment, a pre-employment drug screen is required. If you are interested in joining the JELD-WEN Window Division/Grinnell production team, apply in person between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday at our Grinnell location at 911 Industrial Avenue.

www.elimcare.org

Elim Care is an EEO/AA Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status *Drug Free Workplace

Due to our Incredible Success!!!

Hamilton Glass Windows & Doors is looking to add a Full-Time Team Member. Willing to train the right candidate.

Must pass a background check and have a clean driving record.

Please stop by in person to fill out an application. no phone calls please.

219 1st Ave E., Newton SM-NE2741043-1229

their millions. You can bet that when you breathe, relax and try for an attitude that’s 10 percent more empowering, you’ll contribute significantly to reducing the struggles of the world.

ARIES (March 21-April 19).

Some experience commitment as the loss of options, and certainly that’s part of it. But sacrificing an endless array of options for something narrow and concentrated, oddly, will only make your life and options larger.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20).

Walking, running, flying -- it’s essentially the same principle.

JOB OPEN HOUSE New starting rate of $15.00/hr.

Expanding 3rd shift in 2017 Sunday –Thursday 10:30 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.

Saturday, January 7, 2017 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Friday, January 13, 2017 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

JELD-WEN Window Division is conducting interviews for 2nd and 3rd shifts.

Walk-in and scheduled interviews are both available.

Call Cole at 641-269-1944 JELD-WEN Window Division/Grinnell 911 Industrial Avenue Grinnell, Iowa 50112

JELD-WEN Window Division/Grinnell | We are an equal opportunity employer.

911 Industrial Avenue | Grinnell, Iowa 50112

Due to recent growth Aureon Contact Center has immediate openings for

IT Helpdesk Support via email & phone

IMMEDIATE OPENING Up to $17.00/hr

500

$

HIRING BONUS

Do you have experience with:

Active Directory, firewall/switch experience, network-based copier installation, virus removal, Remote Desktop, Windows XP/7, Office 2013, NOC or Telecom experience preferred

Qualified applicants apply today!

Aureon Contact Center offers competitive compensation and a full benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, 401k, paid, sick, vacation and personal time. We offer a casual dress, fun culture, and productive work environment.

CALL NOW 641-841-1014

403 West 4th St. N. Newton, IA

Apply online today at https://aureon.com/careers to interview & find out more!

SM-NE8143073-0119

Astrograph

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 5). Given the choice between being somebody and doing something, you’ll choose the latter. Accolades are nice, but they feel hollow in comparison to the high you get from mastering the task, killing the mission, being in flow. You’ll deepen your commitment to your life’s work and loves for your most successful year yet.

Leo and Scorpio adore you.

Your lucky numbers are: 3, 20, 5, 14 and 18.

This Venus journey in the sign of empathy starts out by reminding us that life isn’t fair. Some struggle to put food on the table; others struggle with deciding how to spend

110 N. 5th Ave W., Newton, IA 50208

rdaniels@elimcare.org

FULL-TIME FULL FU LL-T LL -TIM -T IME IM E & SE SEAS SEASONAL ASON AS ONAL ON AL P PRODUCTION RODU RO DUCT DU CTIO CT ION IO N

REPRESENTATIVE

JOB REQUIREMENTS: • Valid CDL with hazmat Tanker and Airbrake endorsements

Apply online or send resume to:

Newton Village Health Care Center

Window Division

NOW HIRING

Our Company’s focus on employees & our employee’s dedication to customer service will confirm our position as the industry leader.

Consider joining a great team as we continue our mission of commitment to compassion, excellence and innovation! We offer a competitive wage and complete benefit package.

NELSON MANOR We Can Beat Your Current Wage!

*All applicants must pass a pre-employment drug test and physical.

HOT JOBS COOL BENEFITS.

for Overnight / 2-10pm (Premium Wage Scale)

Newton Health Care Center 200 S 8th Ave E Newton, Iowa 50208

QHC Mitchellville, LLC is committed to "Making a difference in every life we touch and always striving for excellence in Care and Integrity."

SM-NE8143047-0109

Temporary: FT RN/LPN then part-time as needed

Competitive Pay & Benefits We invite you to contact us at:

As a Certified Nursing Aide in our facility, you may be eligible for the following benefits:

114 Carter Street SW, Mitchellville, lA 50169.

FT Care Attendant | PT CNA –Evenings

FT - 2:00pm to 10:00pm

We are excited to announce new CNA wages!

New starting wage is $13.00 hours with sliding scale for years of experience and we offer a sign on bonus.

Please contact Cyndi Gentz, Administrator, or call (515) 967-3726 or apply in person at:

PT Dietary Aide

CNA

QHC Mitchellville, LLC is recruiting full-time Certified Nursing Aides for all shifts.

• Pay based on years of C.N.A. experience • Sign On Bonus • PTO available after 90 days of employment • 2 Uniforms provided per year full time and part time staff • Health Insurance for full time staff- Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance

We are currently accepting applications for employees who enjoy interacting and caring for seniors in a Christian based environment

12 Hour Shifts FT - 6:00pm to 6:00am PT - 6:00pm to 6:00am PT - 6:00am to 6:00pm

To move forward requires strength, balance and constant adjustment. Be honest, feel where the weakness is, and adjust to correct yourself.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21).

What’s important is sometimes quite dull. You already know every cobble of the road you’re on today, but there is a magnificent reason for traversing it over and over. In a way, this is heroism.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Don’t hesitate, vacillate, agonize or dwell. Make quick work of it and get on with something decadent, like treating yourself to something sweet or delightful or intoxicating. Bonus points for doing it without guilt!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’re fanciful and imaginative. You can paint a vivid picture for others with your words and the way you say them. Use this to your advantage. The right subject matter is key.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).

Alas, childhood’s limitless possibility must come to an end at some point. And yet today, a youthful opportunity you thought was closed to you forever will open up once more.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).

You’re not trying to juggle three or four different balls in the air at once. That’s for amateurs! You’ve 10 to 20 that need to stay afloat. If a few drop, don’t even give it a second thought. Just keep

SM-NE8143037-0113

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

MAINTENANCE, LABORATORY AND OPERATIONS Renewable Energy Group, a market leader in the production and sales of biodiesel, is looking for a Maintenance Technician, Laboratory Technician and Biodiesel Operator to join our team in Newton. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for and assist with performing the maintenance of all equipment in the factory, identifying and ordering spare parts, working with contractors to maintain and upgrade the plant, and improving the reliability of the plant. The Laboratory Technician will test biodiesel samples and analyze ways to improve quality. The Biodiesel Operator is responsible to assist with the production and manufacturing of biodiesel.

Previous experience preferred but not required. Open to applicants willing to work hard and learn a new industry.

Applications may be submitted at our website: www.regi.com or by writing Renewable Energy Group®, Inc Attn: Human Resources 416 S. Bell Ave Ames, IA 50010 SM-NE5142499-0113

EEO/AA Employer

moving.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).

You’ll be a kind of champion today, although a quiet one.

The fact that you don’t want to be noticed and lauded for your efforts makes them all the more valiant.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). There are times you want to be your most attractive self, but not always. Invisibility has its benefits. You need time to yourself. Play it low-key and you’ll slip happily under the radar for a spell of much-needed solitude.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The insecure and impressionable people around you need someone to mentor and protect them. You’re the natural fit. With what you know

and who you are, you will teach and inspire.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).

Your joy won’t be found in the world of glamour and thrills today. The less conventionally exciting a labor appears to be, the greater its potential as an arena for doing meaningful, fulfilling work in the world.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).

You’re ready to speak, but are they ready to listen? Prime them for it first: Grab their attention; then give them a moment to settle into the reality that you’re about to say something important. Finally, deliver from the heart. Score!

COPYRIGHT 2016 CREATORS.COM

6B |

www.newtondailynews.com | Thursday | Jan. 5, 2017

WILDCARD WEEKEND Shanahan leads coach candidate list T H U R S D AY, J A N U A R Y 5 , 2 0 1 7

•

P R O F O O T B A L LW E E K LY. C O M

THE WAY WE HEAR IT

by Hub Arkush

WHO ARE THE TOP NFL HEAD COACH PROSPECTS? In the immediate aftermath of the final day of the regular season, it is difficult to sort out who the hottest head-coaching candidates are around the NFL because the bulk of the most successful assistants are still working in the playoffs.

Some of the top prospects including Kyle Shanahan (Atlanta), Josh McDaniels and Matt Patricia (New England) and Dave Toub (Kansas City) are currently hopscotching around the country getting in as many interviews as they can with their clubs on byes this week, but they will be expected to be back hard at work with their current teams on Monday to get ready for the divisional playoffs.

But while Shanahan is reported to be talking to the Broncos, Jaguars, Rams and 49ers; McDaniels has interviews with the Jaguars, Rams and 49ers; Patricia will meet with the Rams and Chargers; and Toub is on the list for the Broncos and 49ers, it would be highly unusual for one of them to actually accept a job before completing their work with their current club, and they become unavailable for second interviews as long as they keep winning in the playoffs.

Then there is the group that includes Vance Joseph of the Dolphins, who’s reported to be set to interview with the Broncos and

Build the Best Playoff Lineups and Win! Visit FanDuel.com/PFW Chargers; the Lions’ Teryl Austin and Jim Bob Cooter; Pittsburgh’s Todd Haley; Oakland’s Bill Musgrave; and Seattle’s Darrell Bevell, who are all thought to be top head coach prospects but haven’t been able to talk with the six clubs with vacancies yet because they are focused on their current clubs’ wild-card games this weekend.

In the meantime, there are a few more possibilities including Harold Goodwin (Cardinals), who is meeting with the Bills, Jaguars and Rams; Sean McDermott (Panthers), who’s set to interview with the Bills; Steve Wilks (Panthers) is interviewing with the Rams; Mike Smith (Bucs) is interviewing with the Jaguars; and Sean McVay (Washington) is interviewing with the Rams, all with a serious head start on playoff assistants as they are free to devote all their energies to securing one of the open jobs.

McDermott is a classic example of one of the biggest hurdles all of these top assistants face, as he was a red-hot candidate last year after the masterful job he did coordinating the Panthers defense, but while he was busy working through the Super Bowl, all of the open jobs filled with coaches whose clubs were out of

SHANAHAN TOPS A NUMBER OF LISTS The Way We Hear It, Kyle Shanahan is the most sought-after of all of this year’s top head coaching candidates and he may be the leader in the clubhouse right now in Denver and Los Angeles.

While the Broncos’ job is thought to be the plumb of the list of openings, there are reports around the league that John Elway may not be the easiest boss for a head coach to work for, plus it is unclear whether or not the quarterback of the future is currently on the roster and the offensive line needs to be rebuilt.

That said, it’s not exactly a AP photo Kyle Shanahan news flash that Elway won two the playoffs. to make the leap to the NFL this Super Bowls and earned a spot More often than not, teams are season, and recently canned Rex in Canton playing for Shanain a hurry to fill their vacancies Ryan, Gus Bradley, Jeff Fisher, Chip han’s dad, although it is unclear and are rarely willing to wait until Kelly and Mike McCoy are highly whether or not Elway and or after the Super Bowl. unlikely to be candidates for the Shanahan will view that as an The Way We Hear it, Tom other five openings. asset or liability.

Coughlin is still the frontrunner for We believe those jobs will be The Rams’ job could be equally the Buffalo job, but there are no filled from the list of candidates attractive to Shanahan depending high-profile college coaches likely presented above. on whether owner Stan Kroenke deems him to be high profile enough to fill what he is selling as one of the top “celebrity coaching openings,” and whether or not Shanahan believes Jared B R O U G H T TO YO U BY BROUGHT TO YOU BY Goff was worth the No. 1 overall pick in last year’s draft.

There would be far less pressure on Shanahan to win immediately in Los Angeles, even though THE LABOR SLAYER | SMARTWIRE.COM he would start on Day One with some of the best defensive talent FOLLOW. LIKE. SHARE. in the NFL and a running back in Todd Gurley with All-Pro, buildan-offense-around-him potential.

HOME OF THE WEEKLY VIDEO We can’t rule out the Jaguars SPECIAL WITH HALL OF FAMER or 49ers, either, but according EXCLUSIVELY FOR DAN HAMPTON WINDY CITY WIRE to our sources, Shanahan is

WILDCARD WEEKEND

the surest thing among the top coordinator candidates to get a job this year.

NO FAREWELL PARTIES PLANNED IN NEW ENGLAND YET While offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and defensive coordinator Matt Patricia are two of the hottest head-coaching candidates in the NFL right now, The Way We Hear It there are no guarantees that, even offered jobs, either is a sure thing to walk away from the Patriots just yet.

McDaniels, in particular, is said to be extremely picky about which job he might accept if offered, because after a rather epic failure in Denver – he lasted just 12 games into his second season before being fired with an 11-20 record – McDaniels knows his next head job will likely be his last if he doesn’t get it right.

Patricia has not been a head coach before, but like McDaniels, they know their stock is almost certain to continue to go nowhere but up as long as they are working with the Patriots, Bill Belichick and Tom Brady, and there are almost certain to be more offers in the future.

If, for example, either was offered the job in Buffalo or San Francisco, they would think long and hard about whether being the head coach of one of those teams is in fact better than being a coordinator in New England.

We are also told that neither is particularly interested in coaching in the AFC East, where they’d be guaranteed of going against Belichick twice a year.

It’s Big Ben, unproven QBs in AFC wild-card round RAIDERS VS. TEXANS

29th-ranked offense, thanks in large part to Osweiler’s struggles, into the playoffs. These teams squared off in Mexico in Week 11 with the Raiders winning 27-20.

Saturday, 3:35 p.m. CST, ESPN, NRG Stadium OVERVIEW

This game is continuing a time-honored tradition of the Saturday, AFC wild-card game being the least desirable of the four weekend games, with neither team appearing to be a threat to the top seeds. It’s a game of questionable quarterbacks. Brock Osweiler regains his starting spot because of Tom Savage’s concussion.

Brock Matt McGloin had been the Osweiler option for the Raiders, but his injury in Week 17 has opened the door for rookie Connor Cook to make his first NFL start. Derek Carr’s injury marred what had been one of the NFL’s best stories in Oakland, but the Raiders still have plenty of talent on both sides of the ball. The Texans, sans J.J. Watt, still boasted the league’s best defense, which it needed to help lift the

MATCHUP TO WATCH

The Texans’ best chance to get the offense going will be with Lamar Miller. The good free-agent acquisition quietly posted 1,073 rushing yards this season. That total would have been higher, but Miller missed the final two games of the season with an ankle injury. He’s expected to return against a Raiders defense that gave up 4.47 yards per carry this season, the eighth-highest rate in the NFL. In Week 11 at Estadio Azteca, Miller had 104 yards on 24 carries and a touchdown. Linebacker Malcolm Smith is the Raiders’ tackles leader, but the edge players will need to be key to prevent Miller from getting to the open field. He has the speed to take any run for a long gain on one cut. The Raiders gave up five carries of 40 yards or more, the second-most in the NFL.

DOLPHINS VS. STEELERS

league’s most high-powered offenses. These teams met in Week 6, when the Dolphins began their win streak with a 30-15 victory at home.

Ajayi ran for 204 yards in the victory.

Sunday, 1:05 p.m. ET, CBS, Heinz Field OVERVIEW

It’s the surprise team in the AFC playoffs against a staple in the conference’s postseason. An eight-year playoff drought ended for one, while the other has been .500 or above for 13 consecutive seasons. The Dolphins had been written off following a 1-4 start, with their only win coming in overtime against the Browns.

New head coach Adam Gase righted the ship, though, thanks Ben in large part to breakout running back Jay Ajayi, an efficient Roethlisberger passing attack and Cameron Wake’s strong season. The Dolphins rattled off six in a row and won nine of their next 10 to make the playoffs for the first time since 2008. The Steelers may be the most dangerous AFC team playing on wild-card weekend. The AFC North champs enter the playoffs having won their final seven games with one of the

MATCHUP TO WATCH

Ben Roethlisberger engineers the league’s fifth-best passing attack. It helps to have dual-threat back Le’Veon Bell, lethal wideout Antonio Brown and a pretty good offensive line – not to mention the two-time Super Bowlwinning quarterback. Pittsburgh, for all its passes, allowed sacks on only 3.52 percent of those throws, the second-best rate in the NFL. On the other side of the ball, the Dolphins are strong up front, but young and banged up in the secondary. Cameron Wake (11.5 sacks, 24 QB hits), Ndamukong Suh (five sacks, 17 QB hits) and Andre Branch (5.5 sacks, 12 QB hits) will have to find a way to get past the Steelers’ Oline, but bringing down Roethlisberger is easier said than done. Miami sacked him twice and hit Roethlisberger six times in their Week 6 win.

– Kevin Fishbain

NFC wild-card matchups feature 3 QBs with rings LIONS VS. SEAHAWKS

its fourth NFC West crown and the right to host a home playoff game. The Seahawks also have great luxuries in a Super Bowl-winning quarterback and elite front seven, not to mention the OVERVIEW The goal of every NFL club is to arrive at the rowdy backing of the “12’s.” postseason playing their best football; Seattle and Detroit will have to settle for the former part of MATCHUP TO WATCH It probably won’t be another defensive strugthe equation. The Lions went from a potential gle similar to Seattle’s 13-10 Monday-night trifirst-round bye entering Week umph in Week 4 last season. Since Week 1, the 14 to losers of three consecutive Seahawks haven’t been below 24 points at home, games and forced to make the where they’re 7-1 and 48-13 overall under Carroll. vaunted visit to the “Clink.” MatMoreover, Detroit lacks the pass rush to attack thew Stafford went from MVP Wilson’s leaky front wall – though Ezekiel Ansah candidate with an 8-4 mark and 21 and Kerry Hyder storming Wilson’s blind side touchdowns with just five picks may be the Lions’ best shot at an upset. They’ll to 1-3 with a dislocated middle fin- Russell also need far better play at the nickel, where ger, three TDs and five INTs. The Wilson Adairus Barnes was elevated this week from the Seahawks went 3-3 in their final six games, struggling to adjust to the loss of Earl practice squad and could be thrown into the fire Thomas, whose Week 13 broken leg preceded against one of Seattle’s top wideouts and one of the defense surrendering an average of 25 points the game’s best slot machines, Doug Baldwin. per game – up nearly 10 over the first 12 outings. Aaron Rodgers relentlessly attacked the slot and Seattle was 7-3-1 with Thomas and 2-2 without Asa Jackson, then safety Don Carey after Jackhim. Nonetheless, Pete Carroll’s club captured son went down, Sunday night.

Saturday, 7:15 p.m. CT, FOX, CenturyLink Field

FLU SHOTS

GIANTS VS. PACKERS

ers was extraordinary in making good on his Week 12 promise, sitting at 4-6, of “running the table.” Rodgers threw 18 scores without a pick in the final seven games.

Sunday, 3:40 p.m. CT, FOX, Lambeau Field OVERVIEW

A wild-card weekend that opened with two quarterbacks making their playoff debuts culminates in a QB pairing with 25 combined postseason starts and three Super Bowl rings. Both of Eli Manning’s Giants world championships (2007 and 2011) included upset victories at Lambeau along the way. Yet, unlike Aaron Rodgers’ Packers, appearing in an NFL-high eighth consecutive postseason, the G-Men haven’t been to the playoffs since Aaron their Super Bowl XLVI victory. Rodgers GM Jerry Reese’s masterful offseason, wherein he reshaped the NFL’s 30thranked scoring ‘D’ into the league’s second stingiest, catalyzed New York’s return and provides hope of another upset against the NFC’s hottest team and passer. While New York’s ‘D’ lifted a surprisingly sloppy Manning-led offense, Rodg-

MATCHUP TO WATCH

The Packers limited the Giants to a season-low 221 yards in their Week 5 23-16 win, including just 56 for Odell Beckham Jr. Jordy Nelson was also contained that day, by Pro Bowler Janoris Jenkins, and New York’s great CB depth means it has a clearer plan for Nelson, Davante Adams and Rodgers’ targets than Green Bay does for Manning’s. The Packers in Week 17 lost three corners – Damarious Randall (knee), Quinten Rollins (neck) and Makinton Dorleant (knee).

That left Ladarius Gunter, their best corner in 2016, outside opposite Micah Hyde, who began the night at nickel, with strong safety Morgan Burnett relegated to the slot. It’ll take a collective effort and creative game plan from Dom Capers to contend with Beckham, Sterling Shepard and Victor Cruz.

– Arthur Arkush

No appointment necessary

Mon.-Fri. 8am - 6pm / Sat. 9am - Noon

Injectable Vaccine We are happy to

Now Available at the Newton Clinic SM-NE3940900-0908

641-792-2112 or 888-788-2804 300 N. 4th Ave. E., Newton | www.newtonclinc.com

file insurance.