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Mike Mendenhall/Daily News Amy Nolin, 48, of Prairie City, unboxes her Ruger LCP 380 pistol which she purchased last month for self defense during her annual road trips to Florida. The Prairie City grandmother acquired her permits to carry nearly one year ago. The first wave of five-year firearm carry permit renewals for the Iowa’s 2011 “Shall Issue” lawwill begin affecting county sheriff’s offices this month.

are coming up for renewal.

Jasper County Sheriff John Halferty said it’s important for permit carriers to understand the needed documents, certifications and procedures involved in the renewal process.

Renewal rules For an individual to renew their permit prior to its five-year expiration date, they must file the required paper work with the county sheriff ’s office 30 days or more before their permit expires. The sheriff then has 30 days to issue or deny the permit following the background check, residency verification and confirming the permit holder’s certification class is up to date.

To renew the permit, the person applying must

have taken a state-certified conceal carry permit class within 12 months of the renewal, even if the original permit was originally obtained using a U.S. Military DD214 — the armed services certification equivalent. Under the law, hands-on range training under the observation of a certified instructor or a renewal classroom course can both qualify as a certification course. Any permit, new or renewal, requires a background check and proof of county residency. Individuals renewing must turn in their old permit.

However, if a permit is allowed to expire before renewal, a new training course is not required.

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Newton man charged with sexual abuse

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News A Newton man is charged with third-degree sexual abuse for alleged sexual assaults on a 12-year-old girl.

Jerry E. Fults, 35, was arrested on Thursday on the 400 block E. 10th St.

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to a police report.

The mother of the victim was alerted to the abuse when she walked in on inappropriate contact Fults was making with the victim.

The victim named several instances in which Fults had inappropriate contact with her. Fults

told police his lawyer advised him not to speak with authorities.

Fults was taken to the Jasper County Jail where he is being held on a $35,000 cash surety bond.

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

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By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News Following a public hearing, the Newton City Council approved a $45,000 pledge that enables the city to move forward with the application for a $209,894 Community Development Block Grant.

The funds will be put toward the revitalization of homes along First Avenue West from West Fourth Street to West 11th Street and be paid for by the bonded housing initiative funds.

Hansen “The target neighborhood was identified because it is a part of the original town with some of the oldest housing stock. Initiating a rehabilitation program in the area will help to upgrade the housing stock and work in conjunction with the city’s ongoing revitalization program,” Newton Mayor Mike Hansen said.

The grant will help the city continue to move forward with its housing initiative, specifically the portion designed to protect neighborhood property values and to improve curb appeal.

In 2015, the city and the Newton Housing Development Corporation started an incentive program to improve the exteriors of owner-occupied single family homes along First Avenue. Through the program, dozens of contacts were made and homes were evaluated along the corridor. With the popularity of the program, it was found that additional funding would be needed. The CDBG program plans to assist in that area.

The city council approved a resolution for the purchase of Fire and EMS record management software for the Newton Fire Department. The department has been COUNCIL | 3A

Ernst to tour TPI plant Thursday Newton Daily News U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst is visiting several central Iowa locations this week, including Newton, where she will tour the TPI Composites, Inc. facility on Thursday.

The event is not open to the public. Media will not be allowed to tour the plant alongside Ernst, but the first-term senator will talk with press at the end of the 4:30 p.m. tour, according to a news release.

Ernst’s lone visit to JasErnst per County in 2015 — her first year in Congress — was an April visit to Iowa Speedway for a brief economic development round-table discussion.

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of people out there who don’t need guns, and, in my opinion, that’s the biggest reason to own one.”

Iowa legislators altered the state’s permit to carry laws in 2010 from a “may issue” policy to “shall issue,” requiring Iowa’s county sheriffs to issue a gun permit to any non-felon who passes a background check and has received the state-sanctioned certification classes. At the time, Iowa Senate File 2379 was controversial and received heavy support from Iowa’s gun lobby.

It was signed into law by former Democratic Gov. Chet Culver and took effect Jan. 1, 2011 making Iowa one of 36 “shall issue” states. Five years later, the first permits issued under the law

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PRAIRIE CITY — Near the end of December, Amy Nolin begins to pack for her annual Florida road trip with her dad. The two caravan in separate vehicles, but in recent years the 48-yearold Prairie City woman has become leery of her safety while diving alone through the larger, unfamiliar cities like St. Louis, Nashville, Chattanooga and Atlanta during her trip.

Nolin is also disabled.

Although she can’t speak to a specific incident, the Prairie City grandmother said some of the areas in these larger cities gave her pause, and she felt the need to protect herself.

“Hopefully I never, ever have to use my firearm,” she said during a Dec. 28 interview at her Prairie City home. “But there are places I’ve been that are pretty scary.”

Nolin received her permit to carry nearly one year ago and purchased her first firearm last month — a Ruger LCP 380 pistol. The pink and gray camo-pistol sits unloaded in its white cardboard packaging, high on an shelf above her bed out of her grandchildren’s reach. Before she felt the urge to have a weapon for protection, Nolin was a lot like the rest of her family — especially her father — who she said don’t agree with carrying a firearm.

“I was one of those people who thought I didn’t need a gun. I didn’t think people needed guns,” Nolin said. “There are a lot

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Consumers won’t know meat origin after US ends labeling law WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s now harder to find out where your beef or pork was born, raised and slaughtered.

After more than a decade of wrangling, Congress repealed a labeling law last month that required retailers to include the animal’s country of origin on packages of red meat. It’s a major victory for the meat industry, which had fought the law in Congress and the courts since the early 2000s.

Lawmakers said they had no choice

but to get rid of the labels after the World Trade Organization repeatedly ruled against them. The WTO recently authorized Canada and Mexico, which had challenged the law, to begin more than $1 billion in economic retaliation against the United States.

“U.S. exporters can now breathe a sigh of relief,” said Republican Sen. Pat Roberts of Kansas, chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee. The longtime

opponent of the labels helped add the repeal to a massive year-end spending bill. After the law was passed, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said the government immediately would stop requiring the labels.

Consumer groups say the repeal is a disappointment just as consumers are asking for more information on their food packages. Advocates say the labels help people make more informed buying decisions and encourage pur-

chases of American meat.

Before repeal, the labels told shoppers that a particular cut of meat was “born in Canada, raised and slaughtered in the United States” or “born, raised and slaughtered in the United States.” Congress first required the labels in 2002 amid fears of mad cow disease from imported cattle. The labels weren’t on most packages until 2009, though, due to delays pushed by the meat industry.

In Brief Practical Farmers to host annual conference AMES — Practical Farmers of Iowa will host its 2016 annual conference “Farmers Teaching Farmers” Jan. 22-23 at the Iowa State Center Scheman Building, on the Iowa State University campus in Ames.

Attendees will learn from their farming peers about land and soil stewardship; building community; creating viable farms, farmers and food systems; farm transfer; tackling fruit and vegetable diseases, weeds and pests; introduction to government programs for farmers​; and more.

Attendees are asked to register online at practicalfarmers.org or by contacting Erica Andorf at erica@ practicalfarmers.org or 515-232-5661.

Those who register by Jan. 14 will save $10 per day. Special rates are also available for students and PFI members.

Jason W. Brooks/Daily News A farmer runs a combine across a field in northern Jasper County in September. New Department of Natural Resources reminds manure applicators to make sure their certifications are current for 2016.

Manure applicators must recertify every three years Iowa DNR, ISU Extension offer training

By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News

feedlots may land-apply manure transporting, handling, storing or without being certified. All ma- applying manure for a fee. nure applicators in Iowa, regardFor more information inMost Iowa farmers involved less of certification requirements, cluding study guide materials, with some type of manure appli- must follow state laws when land training events and educational cation are at least partly versed applying manure. program details, please see the in Iowa Department of Natural An Iowa Learning Farms Manure Applicators Certification Resources certification and regu- about injection equipment says Program section on the ISU Exlations, but just in case recertifying farmers should use manure equip- tension & Outreach website. has slipped the minds of applica- ment that is suited to their fields The DNR field offices offer tors who are wrapping up the last and operation. testing sessions and strongly enof their three years of certification, “Producers should use the piec- courages applicators to attend the the DNR sent out more than one es of equipment that best match training sessions to keep up with news release in December re- their objectives, and should de- current law changes and technolminding applicators to get recer- mand the same from their com- ogies. Courses can also be taktified. mercial manure applicator,” the en online by following steps on All confinement site applica- narrator said during the video. www.iowadnr.gov. tor certificates expire on Dec. 31 The DNR is responsible for Prospective applicators should of the third year of the certificate. the certification program and call and make an appointment Certified confinement site appli- offers certification for two types with their local Extension & cators can continue to apply ma- of manure applicators: confine- Outreach office or DNR field ofnure in January and February of ment-site manure applicators, fice to schedule a training session the year following expiration of who are essentially private ap- or a test. Both certification and their certificate, but must renew plicators, applying manure from training fees are charged. their certificates by March 1. their own confinement feedTo schedule a training session, Iowa law requires manure ap- ing operations that have more contact the appropriate counplicators in Iowa to be certified. than 500 animal units, and not ty Extension & Outreach office.

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ISU to host marketing grain workshop MARSHALLTOWN — Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host a Women Marketing Grain workshop from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Feb. 8, Feb. 15, Feb. 22 and Feb. 29 at Marshalltown Community College Campus 3700 S. Center St. in Marshalltown.

Participants will learn about grain marketing from specialists and local ag business experts.

Learning objectives include recognize crop marketing terms and sources of obtaining current futures and cash market prices; understand basis, future carry, cost of storage, supply/demand and technical chart signals; recognize seasonal price trends; utilize crop marketing tools including spot cash sales, forward contracts, hedge-to-arrive contracts and more; and develop a crop market plan.

No prior crop marketing experience necessary.

Registration fee is $75 and must be completed at www.aep.iastate.edu/womeninag/.

Deadline to register is Feb. 1.

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Iowa ethanol plants produce record gallons in 2015 DES MOINES (AP) — An Iowa ethanol industry trade group says the state’s refineries produced more than 4 billion gallons of the corn-based fuel additive this year, a new record.

The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association says Iowa provided about 27 percent of the nation’s ethanol.

Plants increased production enough to surpass last year’s 3.9 billion gallons by increasing efficiency. Several refineries that make ethanol from corn leaves, stalks and other plant parts also began making the fuel additive.

The group’s executive director Monte Shaw says a U.S. Department of Agriculture program that’s helping to install fuel pumps to further distribute higher blends of ethanol than the typical 10 percent is expected to push consumption higher next year.

Iowa, the nation’s leader in renewable fuel production, has 43 ethanol refineries and 12 biodiesel plants.

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Local & State News

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Lynnville-Sully earns high ranking on ‘report card’ Department of Education recently re-grouped sets of data

By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News Upon reading the complex results of the Iowa Department of Education’s recently released new “report card” scoring and ranking system for thousands of schools, the reaction of district officials around the state is varied.

While Lynnville-Sully School District administrators found some areas for improvement on the 2015 inaugural report card — just as others around the state are sure to do — the Lynnville-Sully Schools superintendent seemed very pleased with what the results say about his district, especially at the high-school level.

Lynnville-Sully High School received an “exceptional” rating on the report card, and was amid the top 3 percent for all Iowa high schools.

L-S Superintendent Shane Ehresman said only eight schools received the “exceptional” rating.

“The report cards reaffirms the quality of our school system,” Ehresman said. “At Lynnville-Sully, we continually monitor individual as well as group student achievement data. The data will help our school stakeholders understand how we compare to oth-

Submitted photo Lynnville-Sully High School teacher Allison Wenck works with students in a recent science class. The district performed well in the Iowa Department of Education’s recently introduced “School Report Card” rankings, with the high school performing especially well.

ers in the state.”

Ehresman said Lynnville-Sully placed among the top 3 percent of all Iowa high schools.

Only eight high schools — Lynnville-Sully, Gilbert, Arion-Westside-Vail, Central Lyon, Denver, West Marshall, Pella High and Hartwick-Ladora-Victor — received the rating. Lynnville-Sully High received an overall score of 77, ranking the Hawks fourth among the eight “exceptional” schools.

“Over the past five years, student proficiency has improved from 80 to 93 percent in reading and math,” Ehresman said. “The most impressive improvement is 91.5 percent of middle school students and 93.3 percent of high school students proficient in reading and math.”

One of the advantages of smaller school systems is administration’s ability to keep close track of each student’s

progress. It’s not likely a Lynnville-Sully student would struggle in a particular area, such as U.S. history, and not have more than one faculty member aware of challenge faced.

“A point of pride is our high school graduation rate: 96.4 percent,” Ehresman said. “Many years, we graduate 100 percent of the class.”

The new publicly accessible “Iowa School Report Card” data base that uses Iowa Assessment test scores and other sets of data to compute a 0-to-100 score for thousands of schools. The “report cards” for public and private Iowa K-12 school districts can be found here: http://bit. ly/1T410NF The data doesn’t directly encompass demographics, such as race, ethnicity or nation of origin, but it does have a “Closing Achievement Gap” category that covers disabilities, free and reduced-price meal

qualifiers and English as a Second Language learners.

Known as the “Attendance Center Rankings” during its first couple years of development, the report card meets a requirement set by state legislature when it passed HF215 during the 2013 session.

The ranking criteria areas in each school’s score include high school graduation rates, assessment proficiency, college readiness and career readiness, annual expected achievement growth, how fast a school is closing the achievement gap, attendance and staff retention.

Two state-required measures — parent involvement and community activities/involvement — will be defined and included in the Iowa School Report Card at a later date.

Contact Jason W. Brooks at 641-792-3121 ext. 6532 or jbrooks@newtondailynews.com

Council Continued from Page 1A working to purchase the equipment which is expected to increase efficiency. The new software would be customized to the department needs, a change from the current software that is licensed through a third party vendor and is not able to be customized.

A few key features that would become available with the upgrade are the ability to record patient information, including signatures, electronically while on scene and the ability to import documents directly into patient care reporting without printing and rescanning. With those and more features, the department has the potential of saving an average of 160 hours per month.

“We’re hoping to have it operational by July 1.

We want to do some extensive training with our people ... and get it set to the way we want it by July 1,” fire chief Jarrod Wellick said.

In other business: • The D&D lot located at 1217 N. Fourth Ave. E. was sold for $2,000 with the purpose of redevelopment into a single-family home.

• The council approved the continuance the Newton Housing Initiative Single-Family Incentive program through 2016.

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Keeping Me on My Toes

I went all in

By Jamee A. Pierson Staff Writer

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Editor’s Note: At least three of this week’s columns cover the topic of the Rose Bowl. While we acknowledge the redundancy, we hope you enjoy our unique perspectives.

Saturday morning I woke up with a hangover without touching a drop of alcohol. It was a Hawkeye hangover.

I went all in with this game.

I had thought about it every day for almost a month, whether it was to go or not to go and then just the prestige of making the Rose Bowl.

I had purchased new gear in anticipation of the game and did, in fact, wear something Iowa for almost two weeks straight. I went all in.

And then I fell hard.

I was so excited, the Hawkeyes were in the Rose Bowl for the first time since I was 6 (and no, I have no memory of that game.)

I had my girls in their cheerleader outfits and my husband was wearing his lucky hat.

The Rose Parade featured a Hawkeye float and the band performed the national anthem before what I am sure was an awesome fly-over. The stage was set, and I was ready.

Then I had to go get some juice for one of the girls and Stanford had already scored a touchdown.

That’s OK, I thought. We can come back, it’s just seven points, no biggie. Six touchdowns later I was low. I have to say, I do appreciate we were out of the game quickly and I didn’t have to agonize for four quarters over a slow beatdown.

I tried the comical route, mostly to make myself feel better, about how poorly we were playing and, of course, how amazing

Stanford was. That McCaffrey kid is something else. I should have done my homework before going blindly into the game and I may not have been so shellshocked.

As the final minutes were ticking down, we scored a few points, which felt more like a moral victory, and then said goodbye to the dream that was the Rose Bowl. I began questioning the entire season, was it just a fluke? Am I crazy for getting so hyped up? Are we a poser like everyone said?

A few days and some perspective later, I am feeling better. Maybe we weren’t as good as I had built up in my head but it was an unprecedented season to be looked back on happily. I did try to remain cautiously optimistic throughout the season but once we were smelling roses

I went all in.

I told myself about five years ago I would never do that again.

We had just won the Orange Bowl and were returning a substantial amount of talent to the team. And then went on to an OK season that did not meet my high expectations.

It wasn’t a bad year and even resulted in a bowl game win but I was living in the clouds and had to come down. I knew I could never go all in again because of how terrible it feels to not live up to my own inflated expectations.

So here I sit, three days post Rose, already looking forward to next year, but telling myself to stay grounded and only relish in success after it has come.

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Let’s support candidates without negativity

Chuck and Shirleyanne Wagoner Newton A special thank you to The Dental Practice and the Capitol II Theatre for sponsoring the Rose Bowl game at the theater.

While our Hawkeyes didn’t win, it was fun to be with other fans and enjoy the experience.

Thanks to everyone who helped in all the various ways. We had a good time.

Max Tipton Newton In June, Iowa House District 29 will have a Democratic Party Primary election. I have chosen to support Wes Breckenridge in the Democratic Primary for a number of reasons: Two of those being education and mental health issues.

Having children of his own in the public school system, Wes is well aware of the importance of a quality education. Wes is a DMACC adjunct instructor and served as a school resource officer. Education is very important to him. Like all of us who care about education, Wes was more than disappointed when Branstad vetoed the $56 million for education the parties at the State house had negotiated. Wes will work to restore the quality education system

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Disappointed with constitutional convention effort Jerald Nelson Newton I served 30 years in the United States Army which included a tour of duty in Afghanistan. I was annoyed after reading Rep. Dan Kelley’s recent letter to the editor stating how we should thank veterans not just on Veterans Day, but every day. I was surprised that Mr. Kelley would make that statement after skipping the Veterans Day ceremony once again this year. You can understand my disbelief and shock when I found out where Mr. Kelley actually was on Veterans Day. There was a meeting held in the state of Utah discussing the possibilities of holding a convention to change the United States Constitution. This three-day meeting to finalize rules for proposing

that Iowa enjoyed prior to Branstad.

Second, after Branstad closed two mental health centers in Iowa, he placed more burden and hardship, not only on families, but city and county government — not to mention law enforcement. Wes will work for funding for mental health and to bring more professionals to Iowa and our communities.

While I have the floor, so to speak, I have spoken with Wes regarding my concerns with the negative campaign against Wes’ Democratic Primary opponent. Wes shares my concern, and I can assure you he does not support nor condone the negative tone. I suppose there are those who feel they have an ax to grind with Wes’ opponent, but if we truly support Wes, then we should all take a step back and think through what we are doing. Are our efforts having a positive or negative affect on Wes’ campaign?

amendments to the U.S. Constitution. Mr. Kelley was in attendance at this meeting. The very doctrines that our country was founded on were being questioned and Mr. Kelley actively participated and was quoted in a local Utah newspaper. I didn’t swear an oath to protect our constitution just to have Mr. Kelley and other likeminded individuals tear it apart for their own self-centered agenda. To submit a letter thanking veterans on Nov. 11, the very same day you were participating in dismantling our constitution, is a slap in the face to everyone who has served our country.

As former President James Madison once stated “If a General Convention were to take place for the sole purpose of revising the constitution, it would naturally consider itself as having a greater latitude than Congress. It would consequently give greater agitation to the public mind;

an election into it would be courted by the most violent partisans on both sides and would no doubt contain individuals of insidious views, who, under the mask of seeking alterations popular in some parts might have the dangerous opportunity of sapping the very foundations of the fabric. Having witnessed the difficulties and dangers experienced by the first Convention, assembled under every propitious circumstance, I should tremble for the result of a second meeting in the present temper in America.”

In my personal opinion, his meeting raises a few questions. Who paid for the trip? Why is an Iowa legislator quietly flying to Utah to participate in this process? Just how far has this movement progressed?

Which amendments does he wish to change? Only Mr. Kelley can answer these questions. I guess I will wait for his next listening post.

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My 9-year-old daughter hunkers down for hours with the Warriors books.

S h e ’s on her fifth run through the dozens of tomes in this series that our local

By Emily librarSchwartz ies keep Greco handy about clans of cats who want nothing to do with people.

Poring over them does wonders for my daughter’s vocabulary, but I could do without the occasional hissing and other feline habits she’s acquired.

Meanwhile, my 8-year-old son is hooked on Dav Pilkey’s “Captain Underpants” graphic novels. Those books chronicle the adventures of two potty-talking boys, often joined by their tranceprone principal cavorting around in a cape and skivvies. Somehow, he’s reading above grade level anyway.

Becoming avid readers made my bookworms interested in the mechanics of language. The other day, we talked about neologisms — words that don’t yet exist but ought to, since they’re instantly clear.

It began when my daughter accidentally coined “enstrict.” I explained that while it’s not a word, the term has great potential. Enstrict would save syllables for folks who get fed up with discipline-obsessed teachers and other instructors.

The derivative words, including “enstriction” and “enstrictor,” could come in handy too.

There’s no better time to embrace new words than the start of a New Year. So as a public service, I’ve come up with some neologisms that could come in handy in 2016: For starters, how about “trumpalist”? As in: “This candidate’s trumpalist tendencies scare me.” Pundits could use this word to economize on hot air when they discuss pompous, cruel and self-centered

politicians, even after Donald Trump’s White House bid fizzles. No matter what the polls say, I still say his candidacy is doomed.

As Trump put it recently, after converting a vulgar Yiddish noun into a verb and applying it to Hillary Clinton’s 2008 performance, he’s going to get “schlonged.”

“Trailrazer” would also enrich our political vocabulary. Trailrazing is what happens after trumpalist bids ultimately collapse.

It’s the opposite of having political coattails. Toxic candidates dim the chances of other members of their party winning races in the same electoral cycle.

Thanks to trumpalist politicos and their trailrazing ways, legions of political junkies and journalists will be incapable of unplugging from now until long after Election Day. They’ll need “vacational” training to learn how to untether their mind and body from electronic devices and the news cycle.

Because I often write about the financial woes of fossil fuel companies, here’s a new word for that: “debtidend.” This neologism will prove useful should oil prices sink lower in 2016, especially if they graze $20 a barrel. As unprofitable oil and gas companies keep paying investors more in debtidends than they can sustain, they’ll risk insolvency. Here’s looking at you, Chevron.

Maybe some of these there-oughta-be-a-word words have occurred to you before, too. If so, use them liberally. They deserve the exposure.

Should The Donald or his bromantic partner Ted Cruz nab the presidency in 2016, millions of stunned Americans will need loads of new words to express how we feel about trumpalist trailrazers. But if that happens, don’t count on me for more neologisms. I’d be busy getting some vacational training or moving with my family to Canada.

Columnist Emily Schwartz Greco is the managing editor of OtherWords, a nonprofit national editorial service run by the Institute for Policy Studies.

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Obituaries Eric Ray Stewart

Angela Stewart and Kelli Rea. He graduated from Newton High School in 1985. He graduated from the University of Iowa in 1990 mid-term with a degree in dance.

He loved to walk, music, tap dance and swim.

He was an avid reader and collector. He was loved by many for he was a good listener and cared about people. When he was young, he enjoyed going to target practice with his dad down by the river.

The type of work done most of his working life was freelance. He took care of many people at the end of their lives. They were not just clients, but his friends.

A memorial supper was Dec. 12 hosted by a couple of friends at their apartment in Manhattan. Around 15 people or more showed up and didn’t know each other for he had worked with them and helped many people.

A grab bag memento was

given to each from what he collected as a remembrance for their friend.

Each was introduced to his mother Martha and sister Angela. They in turn told how and when they met Eric. They were looking for a good friend.

He was preceded in death by his dad, Richard F. Stewart Jr.; and his grandparents Richard F. Stewart Sr. and Rose (Klouda) Stewart, Henry Ver Woert and Olive Fern (Hevlin) Ver Woert. Also an uncle Henry Glen Ver Woert; aunt Janet and uncle Wayne Richards; and a cousin Randy Richards; and uncle Joe Havens.

Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Martha Stewart; and sisters, Angela Stewart and Rob Schub and Kelli Rea and Don (Butch) Bowie; niece Tasha Howell and Jason Nida and their daughters Rylie Nicole and Gracie Marie Nida; and nephews Nathan Howell

and Brad Howell. He is also survived by an aunt Shirley Havens; uncle Jim (Lloydena) Stewart; and many cousins, David Havens, Tony (Teri) Stewart, Tammy (Mark) Davis, Janis Lee (Mike) Free, Debbie (Tom) Hinshaw, Bryan Ver Woert, Roy Wayne (Sherry) Ver Woert, Julia (Dave) Conn and Jana (David) Sigmund; and many more relatives on both sides of the family.

A private family memorial will take place in the spring at Newton Union Cemetery.

Live on NY — NYS donate organ and tissue donor registry have let us know that his heart and kidneys were transplanted, and the organization will be in touch with our family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to The Salvation Army, The Alzheimer’s Association, American Heart Association and the America Cancer Society.

low at Silent City Cemetery. Visitation will take place from 2 to 8 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 6 at Coburn Funeral Home. The family will greet friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Memorials may be directed to First Baptist Church or will be used to start a scholarship in Dean’s name for FFA. Condolences may be left for the family at www.coburnfuneralhomes.com The son of James Howard and Edith Marie Ammer North, Dean

was born Dec. 8, 1939, in Prairie City. He graduated from Newton High School in 1959. On Dec. 14, 1962, he was united in marriage to Dorothy Van Zee at the Otley Reformed Church. Dean was a member of the First Baptist Church in Monroe.

Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Dorothy; two children, Dennis North and his wife Wanda of Monroe and Dara Strohman

and her husband Bill of Algona; four grandchildren, Erin and Brady North and Abby and Josh Strohman. Also surviving is one brother, Leland North and his wife Sharon of Mississippi; two sisters, Judy Hunsicker and her husband Don of Des Moines and Janet Wagoner and her husband Lewis of Wyoming; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and an infant brother.

Helen V. White

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Helen Virginia White, 89, formerly of Newton, died Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016, in Grand Rapids, Mich. Funeral services for Helen are pending, Saturday, Jan. 9, and the Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton, have been entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.pencefh.com.

Ira Nichols, Jr., 79, of Rhodes died Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016, at his home. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 8 at the Wallace Family Funeral Home

& Crematory, 1115 E. 19th St. N. in Newton.

The family will greet friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 8 at the funeral home.

A private family burial will be at the Restland Cemetery in Baxter at a later date.

Dec. 10, 2015 Eric Ray Stewart died Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015, at Bellevue Hospital Center in Manhattan, N.Y. He was born Nov. 28, 1966, at Skiff Memorial Hospital in Newton. He was 49 years old when he passed away. He wished to be cremated and was also an organ donor.

Majestic Funeral Home arranged for cremation at the St. Michaels Crematory in East Elmhurst, N.Y. The funeral establishment was an All Faiths Burial and Cremation Service in St. Albans, N.Y. Eric was the son of Richard F. Stewart Jr. and Martha C. (Ver Woert) Stewart. His siblings were

Dean A. North Jan. 3, 2016 Dean A. North, 76 of Monroe, died Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, at Hospice of Pella – Comfort House.

Funer al services will be at 10:30 a.m.

Thursday, Jan. 7 at the First Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial will fol-

Keith A. Westercamp Jan. 3, 2016 Keith A. Westercamp, 83, of Kellogg, died Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, at the Skiff Medical Cen-

ter in Newton.

A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 9 at the Wallace Family Funeral Home & Crematory, 1115 E. 19th St. N. in Newton. The

family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8 at the funeral home.

A private family burial will be at Our Silent City Cemetery in Kellogg at a later date.

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• Newton Children’s Choir, BETCHAW & Friends, open auditions will begin at 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday at Berg School in Newton. Auditions for children from third through sixth grade. For further information contact Jane Johnson at 641-792-0042.

• Discover Hope, a faith-based addiction support group, will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at 219 N. Second Ave. W. in Newton.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 8 p.m.

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

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

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

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

Wednesday at the Masonic Temple in Prairie City.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at noon and 7 p.m. Thursday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 223 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

• Newton Children’s Choir, BETCHAW & Friends, open auditions will begin at 5:30 p.m.

Thursday at Berg School in Newton. Auditions for children from third through sixth grade. For further information contact Jane Johnson at 641-792-0042.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at noon Friday 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.

• Garden Thyme Club will meet at 8:30 a.m.

Saturday at Deep Rock Station Gardens in Sully. The club meets the second Saturday each month. Visitors and new members are always welcome. You need not be an “expert” — we are just a group of individuals that enjoy flowers and gardening. Meetings are normally at the Deep Rock Station Gardens or at the Coffee Cup Cafe during the winter months. Come and join us. Contact the City Clerk at 641-594-3493 for more information.

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Congregate Meals Wednesday Barbecue chicken, scalloped potatoes, asparagus, peaches, cherry crisp and milk Thursday Pork chop with brown gravy, whipped potatoes, spinach, raspberry gelatin, fresh banana and skim milk For reservations or information about congregate and home-delivered meals, call 641-792-7102 or 866-9427102 toll-free.

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Submitted Photo Park Centre Socks for Santa program donated 285 pairs of new socks to The Salvation Army. Thank you to the staff and residents for supporting this wonderful cause.

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Newton Police Department • Suzette M. Oldham, 40, of Newton, was arrested on a Polk County warrant after authorities were called at 11:05 a.m. Thursday to 115 N. Second Ave. E. She was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Nathan D. Martin, 26, of Newton, is charged with driving while license banned after authorities pulled him over at 11:32 a.m. Thursday at Theisen’s. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Elizabeth A. Schippers, 24, of Newton, is charged with driving while license suspended after authorities pulled her over at 7:17 p.m. Sunday in the 700 block of First Street South. She was cited and released to appear.

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Grandma-to-be can’t muster enthusiasm she wants to feel DEAR ABBY: My daughter-inlaw, “Eden,” is married to my daughter. Eden is now pregnant via artificial insemination. I will never meet the donor and know almost nothing about him. Could this be why I don’t have the enthusiasm for this pregnancy that I should have, since the baby will be my first grandchild?

I feel guilty that I’m not excited.

I’m wondering if it’s because there is no blood connection, but neither would there be if the baby were adopted. Eden is due in a month. We live close by, and I need to generate some enthusiasm. Any suggestions?

— GRANDMA-IN-WAITING DEAR GRANDMA: Yes. Start by doing all the things you would if you WERE excited about this grandchild. Be as participatory as your daughter and daughter-in-law will allow. If you do, while I can’t guarantee that you will feel a bond with the baby, your chances of forming one will be greater. And please stop feeling guilty. Relationships take time to build, and this is no exception.

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are facing a big decision: whether to move to a better school district for our daughter. The one we’re in doesn’t rate high, and yes, we can afford to move to a more elite area. So what is holding us back? Our wonderful neighbors!

They are our best friends. Our husbands are close, and it’s the same with our kids — even the dogs. We vacation together and take turns carpooling to school in the mornings.

They have welcomed my daughter into their home, and ditto for us and their children. Are we fools to walk away from such contentment and love? — HEAVY DECISION IN PENNSYLVANIA DEAR HEAVY DECISION: If you and your friends are close for rea-

sons other than geography and convenience, your relationship with them should be a lasting one. However, your daughter’s education should come first, and if they are true friends, they will understand why you are making the move.

DEAR ABBY: As someone on a second marriage, may I point something out to your readers? An engagement is not marriage. People need to take a hard look at the person they are choosing to spend the rest of their lives with, and understand that they cannot change another person. Red flags should be addressed DURING THE ENGAGEMENT. That little annoyance will grow and has the potential to blossom into a huge issue.

Counseling can be wonderfully useful, but bear in mind it can take several tries to find a counselor who clicks with you. Take it from me, divorce is horrible and can cause damage that can never really be undone.

— EXPERIENCED IN TENNESSEE DEAR EXPERIENCED: You’re right; problems don’t solve themselves, and people in love don’t always think rationally. However, I hope they will pay attention to your excellent advice because I couldn’t have said it better myself.

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DES MOINES — Police say 21 people were victims of homicide in Des Moines last year. It was the highest total since the 23 in 1990. The highest number in department records is the 27 Des Moines homicides in 1978. Authorities say people seem more willing these days to resort to lethal measures.

Police records show that as recently as 2010, there were only five homicides. Police Chief Dana Wingert said “there seems to be a willingness to act out in a violent manner ... almost like a diminished value on human life.”

death of Minnesota man

MASON CITY — Authorities say no crime is suspected in the death of a northern Iowa jail inmate. The Minnesota man was found unresponsive in the male dorm of the Cerro Gordo County Jail on Saturday and could not be revived. No signs of trauma were found during an autopsy on Monday. The cause of death won’t be determined until complete laboratory test results are available.

Body of 17-year-old found after canoe capsizes NORTH LIBERTY — Authorities have recovered the body of a 17-year-old boy who was missing after his canoe capsized in eastern Iowa. The Johnson County Sheriff ’s Office says Tanner Wymer’s body was discovered Monday morning in Coralville Lake.

Wymer and 51-year-old Michael Felton were in a canoe Sunday afternoon when the boat capsized. Felton, of Solon, was able to swim to shore. He was taken to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and was listed in good condition Monday.

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NASHUA — Authorities have identified a Nashua man found dead after being shot.

Karl P. White, 56, was shot in his Nashua home around 4:30 p.m. Saturday.

Autopsy results have determined White’s official cause of death was a gunshot wound. No criminal charges have been filed in the case.

The person who fired the weapon has been identified by authorities but hasn’t been publicly named.

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2-year-old boy shot in Dubuque residence DUBUQUE — Authorities say a 2-year-old boy shot at a Dubuque residence has been flown to an Iowa City hospital for treatment.

Officers were sent to the home a little before 11:45 p.m. Sunday to investigate the shooting. The boy was taken to a local hospital and then flown to University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. His name hasn’t been released.

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Clinton unveils new autism initiative as part of Iowa tour The Associated Press DES MOINES — Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton proposed a new initiative directed at boosting autism screening, treatment and research Tuesday aiming to ramp up the federal government’s role in helping millions of Americans affected by the development disorder.

Clinton was unveiling her plan on Tuesday during a stop in Sioux City, part of her two-day campaign tour through the state, which will hold the leadoff presidential caucus on Feb. 1.

“Too many American families are staying up at night worrying about their family members, especially children, who are living with autism,” Clinton said in a statement. “There is more we can do.”

According to the campaign, Clinton’s plan will push states to

Stevenson named chair of county supervisors Newton Daily News Jasper County Supervisor Dennis Stevenson was named 2016 chair of the Jasper County Board of Supervisors at a special Monday meeting. He is following 2015 chair Denny Carpenter.

Supervisor Joe Brock was named vice-chair for the 2016 year.

Stevenson, who has served two terms as a county supervisor, recently announced he will not seek re-election when his term Stevenson expires at the end of year.

The board also designated the Newton Daily News, Jasper County Tribune and Hometown Press as the official newspapers of the board.

AP Photo Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton reacts to supporters after speaking at a campaign rally at the Iowa State Historical Museum, Monday in Des Moines. Clinton proposed a new initiative directed at boosting autism screening, treatment and research Tuesday in Sioux City.

require private insurers to cover autism services.

It will also expand employment and housing opportunities for those impacted by the disorder.

Clinton also plans to extend new resources

and establish public-private partnerships that will ensure a post-graduation transition plan for students with autism.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that

between 1 in 68 children has autism, but other federal calculations have found it could be found in 1 in 45 U.S. children, a number that has steadily increased. In 2007, the CDC estimated 1 in 150 children had autism.

Iowa officials launch online voter registration system DES MOINES (AP) — Iowa’s new online voter registration system is already clocking in hundreds of visitors, despite criticism it doesn’t reach every potential voter, state officials announced Monday.

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate reiterated at a news conference that the system, launched on New Year’s Day, is intended to compliment the many options already available to residents who

want to vote. That includes voter registration at the polls on Election Day and registering by mail.

“There will be no one who will be left behind,” he said, referencing criticism by some advocacy groups that the new system excludes roughly 145,000 eligible voters because it requires a state driver’s license or identification issued by the Iowa Department of Transportation.

Pate called Iowa a leader in voter accessibility and said there are now half a dozen options available in the state to register to vote. He said his office would take calls from anyone needing registration help, “no matter what their hurdle might be as long as they’re eligible to vote in Iowa.”

More than 200 people have accessed the website portal since it launched, according to Pate.

Ruhnke new Jasper County Clerk of Court Sage retires after 32 years of service

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News Beginning Tuesday, Kelly Ruhnke will take over for retiring Carol Sage as Clerk of Court for Jasper and Marion counties.

Sage’s last day was Monday.

Sage had worked for the state of Iowa for 32 years, the past eight in Jasper and Marion Counties. Ruhnke is leaving her position as trial court supervisor after being appointed to the clerk position by district judges.

She has worked for the county for the past 20 years.

Clerk of Court responsibiliRuhnke ties include but are not limited to managing and maintaining all trial records, record storage, preparing and reviewing preparation of all administrative and statistical reports and budget responsibilities.

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

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Obama initiative on gun control shows limits of acting alone

Permits Continued from Page 1A To renew an expired permit an older training or military DD214 already on file at a county sheriff ’s office can be used. But a permit is allowed to expire, the cost will be higher — a $50 charge versus $25 to renew a non-expired permit.

This is a nuance of the law that Oskaloosa-based certified firearms instructor Steve Hensyel said is often missed. Owner of Hawkeye Firearms Instruction and a founding member of the lobbying group Iowa Carry, Hensyel helped draft portions of the 2010 “Shall Issue” law.

He said this caveat “slipped through in the rush of the moment,” but Hensyel argues the spirit of the law intended all permit carriers to receive training every five years, and he encourages all permit holders to get recertified.

“I think retraining is a good idea for liability reasons and to be able to say you have it,” he said. “Because I have no doubt in my mind that if somebody

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Submitted Photo Hawkeye Firearms Instruction owner and active gun lobbyist Steve Hensyel shows a student proper form during a firing range demonstration near Oskoloosa in 2014. Hensyel, who founded Iowa Carry more than a decade ago and helped write portions of Iowa Senate File 2379 of 2010, will teach a sold out class trainings this week in Newton and Oskoloosa on the proper ways to handle a gun and apply for permits to carry.

Things to Remember: Firearm Permit Renewal Process The Jasper County Sheriff ’s Office has released quick tips on the permit to carry renewal process in Jasper County. The sheriff ’s office said residents new to the county renewing a permit from another county must apply for a new Jasper County permit.

Renewal prior to expiration Renewal of expired permit • Must be a least 30 days or more (considered a new permit) prior to expiration • Must have a new certification class within 12 months even if previously used a military DD214 • Must have driver’s license or proof of current Jasper County residency • Must complete permit to carry form marked “renewal” • Must pass background check • Must turn in expiring permit • Permits renewals are $25 • Optional hard copy with photo is $10

• Prior permit must be from Jasper County • Must be no more than 30 days prior to expiration or can be expired • No new certification required (old certification or military DD214 on file can be reused) • Must have driver’s license or proof of current Jasper County residency • Must pass background check • Expired permit renewal $50 • Optional hard copy with photo is $10

New Jasper County resident permit renewals • Must have a certification class or military DD214 • Must have driver’s license of proof of current Jasper County residency • Must pass background check were to actually use their gun in self defense and it wasn’t a clear-cut case, a prosecutor would try to use that against them and say ‘their training wasn’t current’ or ‘they hadn’t heard recent changes to the laws.’ It’s a contentious argument but taking training every five years is cheap insurance.”

Iowa Code also puts in place several disqualifiers in conceal/ open carry permits. Those who have a felony conviction, an outstanding domestic protection order against them and/or a misdemeanor domestic violence conviction will be denied a permit in Iowa. Other disqualifiers include a confirmed mental illness, an unlawful drug user, an open deferred judgment or sentence for a permit prohibiting crime and/or an existing felony indictment.

Non-violent felonies such as an OWI third offense, Halferty said, is also a disqualifier. But a citizen can appeal a permit denial to the governor’s office.

Rights to carry can be restored on a case-by-case basis. Since “Shall Issue” was passed, the sheriff ’s office has denied less than 10 permits.

There are also things to remember while traveling with a firearm. Some states recognize Iowa’s carry permits while some do not. Nolin said during her road trip to Florida, she is required to unload and securely

• Complete permit to carry from marked “New” • New permits are $50 • Optional hard copy with photo $10

store her firearm in the truck while passing through Illinois — one neighboring state which does not accept Iowa’s carry permit.

“If someone’s traveling out of state, even if they’re just driving through one state to get to another, they need to always check the state’s laws,” Halferty said. “Iowa recognizes a lot of other permits, but it’s not always reciprocal with these other states.”

Permit/Firearm education Hensyel started Hawkeye Firearms Instruction in 2009, teaching both a classroom permit to carry certification course and hands-on range instruction in Oskaloosa. He is leading a sold out permit class Jan. 9 at the Fore Seasons Gold Practice Center in Newton.

Hensyel has been a certified firearms instructor for more than 20 years. He is one of many state-certified instructors who offer classroom and/or online permit certification classes in Iowa. Hensyel said with the mass shooting events getting national attention at the end of 2015, he’s seen a spike in class enrollment.

“It’s really unfortunate that bad news is good for business.

But since the San Bernardino shooting, unfortunately, my phone has been ringing off the hook for two weeks,” Hensyel

said. “People are getting more proactive. It’s terrible, but it’s good to see at least people are paying attention.”

According to statistics gathered by the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, there were 11,961 murder victims in the U.S. in 2014 — 8,124 were firearm-related homicides.

This is down from 8,874 in 2010. The DOJ and FBI also showed a slight decrease in what the agencies characterize as “justifiable firearm homicides” involving private citizens over that same time period — 229 in 2014 down from 236 in 2010. However, justifiable firearm-related homicides by a peace officers has increased in the same time frame — up from 396 in 2010 to 442 in 2014.

Hensyel agrees the statistics show the chances of needing a firearm for self defense is “exceedingly low.” So the Iowa instructor sees his instruction as education on a constitutional right.

“My emphasis is on the laws, being safe and situational awareness. Teaching all those things and the little nuances behind the law to help people be safe,” he said. “I think that’s the more important aspect of having a permit. I tell people my class is a beginning. I encourage getting range training

and I encourage getting handson.”

Halferty also urges safety and education. He believes it’s important to get hands-on training, although range training is not mandatory to acquire a permit in Iowa. The sheriff said it’s important to be aware of your surroundings, because it could be easy for a passerby to take a weapon if it’s not secure.

“It’s just as important to know how to shoot and when to shoot, but the safety side is also important,” Halferty said.

“Most people in this state carry concealed. It’s not required, you can carry in the open. But most people are pretty reasonable. They don’t want to advertise it.”

Permits by the numbers Since the “Shall Issue” law went into effect Jan 1, 2011, the sheriff ’s office has issued 4,083 permits in Jasper County. As the law’s first renewal period neared from Oct. 1 through Dec. 30, 2015, the department has distributed 327 Halferty permits and an additional 105 permits have been issued but not picked up. Those individuals have 30 days to retrieve their permit from the sheriff ’s office before they have to redo the process.

The increase correlated to mass shootings and heightened political rhetoric, Halferty said, is worth noting. With the November active shooter incident at a Colorado Springs Planned Parenthood followed quickly by the mass shooting at the Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino, Calif., the sheriff ’s office is processing roughly 20 permit applications per day.

“What we have noticed is when there is an active shooter or a terrorist-type event — this usually comes with politics — there is some rumor, speculation or the president says we want more gun control, it is sort of an influence.,” Halferty said.

When the law was first issued, Halferty said the sheriff ’s office trained deputies to be aware that more individuals could be carrying weapons during a traffic stop or community interaction. But he said, the large majority of permit holders are citizens “in good standing” and will not be an issue for law enforcement.

“There is always a concern with liability when you have to issue permits. But the ‘shall issue’ (law) takes it out of our hands,” Halferty said. “As long as you complete the applications, meet the criteria and there are no disqualifiers you’re going to get a permit.”

Contact Mike Mendenhall at mmendenhall@newtondailynews.com

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s doit-himself plan for keeping guns away from those who shouldn’t have them falls far short of what he’d hoped to accomplish through legislation after a massacre at Sandy Hook Elementar y Obama School shook the country to attention in 2012.

Yet even the more modest steps Obama will announce Tuesday rely on murky interpretations of existing law that could be easily reversed by his successor.

At the centerpiece of Obama’s plan, to be unveiled at a White House event with gun violence victims, is a more sweeping definition of gun dealers that the administration hopes will expand the number of gun sales subject to background checks. At gun shows, websites and flea markets, sellers often skirt that requirement by declining to register as licensed dealers, but officials said new federal guidance would clarify that it applies to anyone “in the business” of selling firearms.

They put sellers on notice that the government planned to strengthen enforcement — including deploying 230 new examiners the FBI will hire to process background checks.

“This is not going to solve every violent crime in this country,” Obama said. Yet he said the steps would “potentially save lives and spare families the pain of these extraordinary losses.”

Obama’s package of executive actions aims to curb what he’s described as a scourge of gun violence in the U.S., punctuated by appalling mass shootings in Newtown, Connecticut; Charleston, South Carolina; and Tucson, Arizona, among many others. After Newtown, Obama sought far-reaching, bipartisan legislation that went beyond background checks.

When the effort collapsed in the Senate, the White House said it was thoroughly researching the president’s powers to identify every legal step he could take on his own.

A more recent spate of gun-related atrocities, including in San Bernardino, California, shootings have spurred the administration to give the issue another look, as Obama seeks to make good on a policy issue that he’s elevated time and again but has failed until now to advance.

Attorney General Loretta Lynch and other top officials declined to explain why Obama hadn’t taken these steps years ago and whether the administration had contemplated these actions in the past but determined Obama didn’t have the authority.

“We’re very comfortable that the president can legally take these actions now,” said Lynch.

After formally announcing the package Tuesday, Obama planned to continue the weeklong push to promote the gun effort with a prime time, televised town hall discussion Thursday. The initiative also promised to be prominent in Obama’s final State of the Union address next week.

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Cardinal boys’ JV, freshmen lose to Grinnell

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News GRINNELL — Newton High’s junior varsity and freshman boys’ basketball teams lost in Little Hawkeye Conference play at Grinnell Monday.

The Cardinal freshmen dropped a 50-21 decision. Individual scoring for the freshmen was not available.

Grinnell got past the Cardinals

in the junior varsity contest by two points. No other information was available from the game by press time.

Newton’s junior varsity and freshman boys’ teams along with the NHS freshman girls’ team play at Oskaloosa Thursday.

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

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Newton High’s junior varsity and freshman boys’ basketball teams played at Grinnell Monday. Above, Grayson Graham puts up a shot between two defenders at a home game earlier in the season for the Cardinal JV. At left, Newton’s Ryan Barr grabs a rebound for the Cardinal freshmen in an earlier home game this season, The two NHS teams and the Newton girls’ freshman team play at Oskaloosa Thursday.

Carolina, Denver wrap up No. 1 seeds for NFL playoffs

By Tim Booth AP Sports Writer Carolina closed out its remarkable season by wrapping up home-field advantage in the NFC. Denver turned to Peyton Manning to take advantage of New England’s slip-up in the AFC. And Rex Ryan made certain to continue the New York Jets’ playoff drought.

Carolina and Denver wrapped up the No. 1 playoff seeds in each conference by winning at home on the final day of the regular season on Sunday. Carolina routed Tampa Bay 38-10, while Denver edged San Diego 2720 to win the AFC West title.

“We find our edge playing in front of the home crowd,” Carolina QB Cam Newton said. “Everything here feels

just right. We don’t have travel to a hostile environment.

This is our house — and it’s hostile.”

New England will be the No. 2 seed in the AFC after losing at Miami, while Arizona will have the other bye in the NFC despite getting routed 36-6 by Seattle.

Denver’s victory finally settled the AFC playoff picture.

Cincinnati is the No. 3 seed and will host AFC North rival Pittsburgh in a wild-card game on Saturday night, while AFC South champion Houston is the No. 4 seed and will host Kansas City, winners of 10 straight games. The Texans and Chiefs will play the first game of the playoffs on Saturday afternoon.

New England will host the early game on Saturday, Jan. 16, with Denver hosting the

lowest remaining AFC seed in the late game on Sunday, Jan. 17.

The NFC playoff picture was settled late Sunday night when Minnesota beat Green Bay 20-13 to win the NFC North. The Vikings will host Seattle in the early game Sunday, while Green Bay will travel to NFC East champi-

on Washington for the late Sunday game. The Redskins closed the season with their fourth straight win on Sunday beating Dallas.

Arizona will host the late game on Saturday, Jan. 16, while the Panthers will host the lowest remaining seed in the NFC in the early game on Sunday, Jan. 17.

The highlight of the day was Ryan and the Buffalo Bills stopping the Jets from making the playoffs and gave the Steelers the final playoff spot in the AFC. The Bills beat the Jets 22-17, while Pittsburgh knocked off Cleveland 28-12, the only results that would have gotten the Steelers into the postseason. The Jets have not made the playoffs since 2010.

“I’ve got a lot of friends over there, and I want them

to be successful, but not at my expense,” Ryan said.

Ryan has plenty of friends in the Steel City now.

“A lot of thanks to coach Ryan and the rest of the Bills and everybody in Buffalo,” Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger said. “I know they’re excited about 8-8 and we’re excited they got us in.”

New England had a chance at home field in the AFC, but flopped in Miami getting beat 20-10. Denver struggled in the first half against San Diego before inserting Manning in place of Brock Osweiler at quarterback and holding on late for the seven-point victory.

“Wherever we play, we play,” Patriots coach Bill Belichick said.

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Clemson, Alabama are last teams standing in college football

By Paul Newberry AP National Writer We’re down to two.

And, boy, they both look impressive.

Top-ranked Clemson and No. 2 Alabama will face off in the desert for the national championship after dominating wins in the College Football Playoff semifinals New Year’s Eve. The Tigers romped in the second half for a 37-17 win over No. 4 Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl, followed by an even more dominating performance in which the Crimson Tide thumped Michigan State 38-0 in the Cotton Bowl.

Monday’s title game in Glendale, Arizona, matches a high-scoring Clemson offense led by quarterback Deshaun Watson against Nick Saban’s latest dominating defense at Alabama, which limited the Spartans to 239 yards.

There’s another story line to the title game. Clemson coach Dabo Swinney is an Alabama alumnus who played on the Tide’s 1992 national championship team.

Now, he’s going against the greatest

coach of this generation. Saban has won three national titles in the last six years at Alabama, to go along with a BCS title at LSU. Clemson and Alabama will be playing for the first time since 2008, when Alabama won 34-10 in a game that signaled the Tide’s return to national prominence under Saban.

That was also a pivotal year for the Tigers. Embattled coach Tommy Bowden resigned after six games, and Swinney — who was in charge of receivers — took over as head coach.

Serving at first on an interim basis, he got the job permanently after leading Clemson to bowl eligibility.

Now, he’s got the Tigers within one win of their first national title since 1981.

“I knew that we would be here,” Swinney said. “It was just a matter of when.”

Alabama is playing for another title after being upset by Ohio State in the semifinals of the inaugural College Football Playoff.

Saban said his team came into this playoff with a different attitude.

“Last year we sort of just participated in the game,” he said. “This year, we really wanted to make a statement and do something special.”

These teams have been on a collision course since Clemson and Alabama were ranked 1-2 in the second College Football Playoff rankings.

They’ve held the top two spots since, leaving no doubt they’re the best teams in the country.

With Alabama favored by 7 points, Clemson is the underdog for a second straight game. Oklahoma was favored in the Orange Bowl by 4 points.

A look at the semifinals and what to expect heading to the title game: No More Clemsoning A team once known for such inexplicable stumbles that a derisive term was coined for it — Clemsoning — blew out the No. 4 Sooners over the final two quarters after trailing 17-16 at halftime.

Quarterback Deshaun Watson turned in another stellar all-around performance, beating Oklahoma with his arm and his legs. The defense did the rest, shutting down Baker Mayfield and a Sooners offense that was averaging 52 points over its previous seven games.

Clemson (14-0) showed the sort of balance it will need to cope with Alabama’s stifling defense, rushing for 312 yards and passing for 218. Watson, who was named the game’s offensive MVP, passed for one touchdown and ran for another. Wayne Gallman rushed for 150 yards and a pair of touchdowns.

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

CMB at Roland-Story, girls 6 p.m., boys 7:30 p.m.

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

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

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

Wrestling Newton, Ames, Dallas CenterGrimes at Urbandale, 5 p.m.

Thursday Bowling Clarke at Newton, 3 p.m.

Wrestling Oskaloosa at Newton, JV 5:30 p.m., varsity 6:30 p.m.

Nevada, Roland-Story at CMB, 6 p.m.

PCM, Greene County at South Hamilton, 6 p.m.

Colfax-Mingo, Lynnville-Sully, HLV at Sigourney, 6 p.m.

Basketball Newton 9th girls at Osklaoosa, 6 p.m.

Newton 9th, JV boys at Oskaloosa, 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m.

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

Norwalk at Newton 8th boys, 4:30 p.m.

Newton 7th boys at Norwalk, 4:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday Wrestling Newton at Ottumwa Invitational, 9 a.m.

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

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

Swimming Newton boys at Waterloo West Invitational, 11 a.m.

Bowling Newton at Norwalk, noon Basketball Lynnville-Sully at East Marshall, girls 5 p.m., boys 6:30 p.m.

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Top-ranked Kansas edges No. 2 Oklahoma in three OT thriller LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Perry Ellis had 27 points and 13 rebounds, Devonte Graham hit the go-ahead free throw in the third overtime and top-ranked Kansas outlasted Buddy Hield and second-ranked Oklahoma 109-106 on Monday night in an early showdown of Final Four contenders Wayne Selden Jr. had 21 points and Graham finished with 20 for the Jayhawks (13-1, 2-0 Big 12), who had chances to win the game in regulation and each of the first two overtimes before finally getting it done.

Hield had a career-high 46 points for Oklahoma (121, 1-1), but he made two crucial turnovers in the final extra session, then missed a potential tying 3-pointer at the buzzer as the Jayhawks celebrated.

Jordan Woodard hit six 3-pointers and had 27 points for the Sooners, who were trying to extend their best start in 28 years. Ryan Spangler finished with 14 points and 18 rebounds.

It was a fitting conclusion

for the first 1 vs. 2 matchup in two years, and the first pitting teams from the same conference since Ohio State and Michigan State of the Big Ten met on Feb. 25, 2007.

Woodard’s final 3-pointer gave the Sooners a 106-104 lead, and they still led 106105 when Hield was stripped

by Frank Mason with 17 seconds left. Graham took a pass in transition and was fouled at the other end, converting both free throws to give Kansas the lead.

After the Sooners called a timeout, Hield threw the ball away on the ensuing inbounds pass, and Mason added two more free throws with 8.6 seconds left for the final margin.

Hield finished 13-of-23 from the field, hitting eight 3-pointers. His 46 points matched Wayman Tisdale for the sixth-highest scoring game in school history.

The Jayhawks looked like they would end it in regulation after Hield made two free throws with 21.3 seconds left to tie the game 77all. But after Mason charged

the lane with 6 seconds left and missed the shot. Kansas forward Landen Lucas was called for a foul on the rebound.

Khadeem Lattin went to the line at the other end with 2 seconds left, but the 52-percent foul shooter clanked the front end of a 1-and-1 off the iron to force overtime.

The teams traded baskets in the extra session, and Ellis hit a 3-pointer from the wing to tie the game 86-all with 1:15 left. Both teams squandered chances to take the lead, and Selden’s open 3-pointer from the right wing at the buzzer came up short to force a second overtime.

Kansas also had the final shot in the second overtime after Isaiah Cousins missed at the rim and Spangler couldn’t get his tip to go.

Mason again drove the left side of the lane, but this time he pulled up for a short jumper that was never close, and the game was headed to a third OT. The game shaped up as one between the brilliance of Hield and balance of Kansas.

KU, OU take over top two spots in AP basketball poll The Associated Press Kansas and Oklahoma moved to the top two spots in The Associated Press’ college basketball poll and the Big 12 schools will meet Monday night.

Kansas (12-1) received 44 first-place votes from the 65-member national media panel on Monday while Oklahoma (12-0) got the other 21.

It will be the 40th time the top two teams in the poll have faced each other.

Maryland and Virginia both moved up one spot to third and fourth while Michigan State, which was No. 1 for the last four weeks, fell to fifth. North Carolina, Arizona, Providence, Kentucky and Xavier completed the Top Ten. Iowa State dropped two spots to No. 13.

Kansas is the fourth school to be ranked No. 1 this season, joining North Carolina, Kentucky and Michigan State.

Iowa (19), Connecticut (23), Pittsburgh (24) and Dayton (25) are the four newcomers this week, replacing Utah, Cincinnati, Baylor and UCLA.

Two-time champ Coughlin resigns as Giants coach EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — With the New York Giants facing a difficult decision on his coaching future after four straight years out of the playoffs, Tom Coughlin walked away gracefully, doing what was best for him.

The Giants gave him 12 years to run one of the NFL’s flagship organizations. He delivered two Super Bowls and restored the franchise to the league’s elite for a while.

It was mutually beneficial, and so was the departure Monday when the 69-year-old Coughlin resigned rather than force co-owners John Mara and Steve Tisch to fire him.

The Giants announced the decision one day after the Giants (6-10) capped their third straight losing season with a 35-30 defeat against Philadelphia, their third in a row and sixth in seven games.

The move may signal the end of a 20-year NFL head

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Continued from Page 1B Houston also clinched the AFC South with its win over Jacksonville and will host Kansas City after the Chiefs beat Oakland for their 10th straight victory.

Houston avoided the headache of possibly having to look at eight different tiebreakers against the Colts by beating

coaching career for Coughlin, one of 13 coaches to win multiple Super Bowls. It also may not. Coughlin loves to coach and if the right job popped up, who knows?

Coughlin, Tisch, Mara and general manager Jerry Reese plan to hold a news conference Tuesday morning.

49ers fire Tomsula after one season SANTA CLARA, Calif.

(AP) — Jim Tomsula was fired by the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night after one disappointing season, with an announcement just more than two hours after the season finale.

Elevated from his defensive line coaching duties in an unconventional, surprising promotion by CEO Jed York last January, Tomsula went 5-11 as the Niners missed the playoffs for the second straight season.

They were 8-8 a year ago in

Jacksonville 30-6 to win the AFC South, making Indianapolis’ victory over Tennessee moot. The Colts entered the day with the slimmest of chances to win the division, but a Texans loss was needed.

Houston is the fourth seed.

“We are not happy with just winning the AFC South,” Houston wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins said. “There are bigger goals ahead of us.”

Seattle rebounded from last

week’s loss at home against St. Louis with one of its most dominant victories of the season, winning big at Arizona.

The Seahawks led 30-6 at halftime and won for the sixth time in seven games. It’ll be their second trip to Minnesota in about a month. Seattle beat the Vikings 38-7 on Dec. 6.

“These guys are confident that we can go wherever we got to go,” Seattle coach Pete Carroll said.

Michigan State.

Jake Coker was nearly perfect for the Tide (13-1). The senior completed 25 for 30 for a career-best 286 yards.

Freshman Calvin Ridley was brilliant, streaking by defenders on deep throws and outfighting them on jump balls.

He caught eight passes for 138 yards and two touchdowns.

Jonathan Allen and the ferocious Tide defensive front sacked Connor Cook four times and allowed the Spartans (12-2) only one trip into the red zone — which ended with Cyrus Jones intercepting a pass at the goal line.

Jones added a high-step-

ping 57-yard punt return touchdown for the Tide, which hardly had to use Heisman Trophy winner Derrick Henry. The big tailback was just a role player against a Spartans defense stacked to stop the run. He finished with 75 yards but did score two touchdowns.

Now, the Tide will try to prevent Clemson from becoming the first team in FBS history to finish 15-0.

“Clemson is a great team, undefeated, a great program,” Saban said. “I’m sure our guys will be motivated, trying to do the best they can to play the best they can in the game.”

College Continued from Page 1B “As a unit,” Watson said, “it’s tough to beat us when we’re all on the same page and have each other’s back.”

The defense was even more impressive, especially since star end Shaq Lawson was knocked out of the game in the opening minutes with a knee injury. The Sooners (112) matched their lowest-scoring game of the season as Baker Mayfield was sacked five times and intercepted twice, finally getting knocked out of the game when he took a blow to the head trying to make a tackle after his second pick.

Lawson, who intends to turn pro after this season, said he’ll be ready to go in his final college game. He was diagnosed with a sprained medial collateral ligament.

Roll, Tide, Roll Alabama looked like a team with no weaknesses against

then-coach Jim Harbaugh’s fourth season before his “mutual” parting with the franchise, as the team described it.

York was scheduled to address the media Monday morning at Levi’s Stadium, where San Francisco rallied for a 19-16 overtime victory against St. Louis in Sunday’s finale, but was booed again by the home crowd.

Two years, two head coaches named Jim out for the onceproud franchise.

Browns rebooting again after firing coach, general manager BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Mike Pettine drove his pickup truck behind the team’s headquarters, backing the vehicle up to a rear door to load his belongings.

Gone after two seasons as Cleveland’s coach, Pettine packed up and said goodbye.

The Browns are starting over.

One day after owner Jimmy Haslam fired both Pettine and general manager Ray Farmer following a miserable 3-13 season, the Browns cleaned out their lockers amid uncertainty, speculation and anger from some fans.

This team remains the NFL’s poster child of nearly constant change, unable to stick with a plan long enough to see if it will work.

And as he stood in the locker room towering over empty boxes following an empty season, Pro Bowl tackle Joe Thomas sounded as if he had had enough.

“Well, it doesn’t make you happy when you have to go through another coaching change,” said Thomas, who has played for five coaches since 2007. “It’s tough on everybody.

Coaching changes and organization changes always set you back. It’s a tough process to go through.

NFL STANDINGS National Football League The Associated Press All Times CST AMERICAN CONFERENCE East

W L T Pct PF PA y-New England 12 4 0 .750 465 315 N.Y. Jets 10 6 0 .625 387 314 Buffalo 8 8 0 .500 379 359 Miami 6 10 0 .375 310 389 South

W L T Pct PF PA y-Houston 9 7 0 .563 339 313 Indianapolis 8 8 0 .500 333 408 Jacksonville 5 11 0 .313 376 448 Tennessee 3 13 0 .188 299 423 North

W L T Pct PF PA y-Cincinnati 12 4 0 .750 419 279 x-Pittsburgh 10 6 0 .625 423 319 Baltimore 5 11 0 .313 328 401 Cleveland 3 13 0 .188 278 432 West

W L T Pct PF PA y-Denver 12 4 0 .750 355 296 x-Kansas City 11 5 0 .688 405 287 Oakland 7 9 0 .438 359 399 San Diego 4 12 0 .250 320 398 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East

W L T Pct PF PA y-Washington 9 7 0 .563 388 379 Philadelphia 7 9 0 .438 377 430 N.Y. Giants 6 10 0 .375 420 442 Dallas 4 12 0 .250 275 374 South

W L T Pct PF PA y-Carolina 15 1 0 .938 500 308 Atlanta 8 8 0 .500 339 345 New Orleans 7 9 0 .438 408 476 Tampa Bay 6 10 0 .375 342 417 North

W L T Pct PF PA y-Minnesota 11 5 0 .688 365 302 x-Green Bay 10 6 0 .625 368 323 Detroit 7 9 0 .438 358 400 Chicago 6 10 0 .375 335 397 West

W L T Pct PF PA y-Arizona 13 3 0 .813 489 313 x-Seattle 10 6 0 .625 423 277 St. Louis 7 9 0 .438 280 330 San Francisco 5 11 0 .313 238 387

x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division Sunday’s Games Houston 30, Jacksonville 6 Washington 34, Dallas 23 Detroit 24, Chicago 20 Buffalo 22, N.Y. Jets 17 Miami 20, New England 10 New Orleans 20, Atlanta 17 Cincinnati 24, Baltimore 16 Pittsburgh 28, Cleveland 12 Indianapolis 30, Tennessee 24 Philadelphia 35, N.Y. Giants 30 San Francisco 19, St. Louis 16, OT Denver 27, San Diego 20 Seattle 36, Arizona 6 Kansas City 23, Oakland 17 Carolina 38, Tampa Bay 10 Minnesota 20, Green Bay 13 Wild-card Playoffs Saturday Kansas City (11-5) at Houston (9-7), 3:35 p.m. (ABC/ESPN) Pittsburgh (10-6) at Cincinnati (12-4), 7:15 p.m. (CBS) Sunday Seattle (10-6) at Minnesota (11-6), noon (NBC) Green Bay (10-6) at Washington (9-7), 3:30 p.m. (FOX) Divisional Playoffs Jan. 16 Cincinnati, Houston or Kansas City at New England (12-4), 3:35 (CBS) Minnesota, Washington or Green Bay at Arizona (13-3), 7:15 p.m. (NBC) Jan. 17 Seattle, Green Bay or Washington at Carolina (15-1), 12:05 p.m. (FOX) Pittsburgh, Kansas City or Houston at Denver (12-4), 3:30 p.m. (CBS) Conference Championships Jan. 24 AFC, 2:05 p.m. (CBS) NFC, 5:40 p.m. (FOX) Pro Bowl Jan. 31 At Honolulu Team Rice vs. Team Irvin, 6 p.m. (ESPN) Super Bowl Feb. 7 At Santa Clara, Calif.

AFC champion vs. NFC champion, 5:30 p.m.

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NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of FLORETTA J. COBLER, Deceased, who died on or about November 30, 2015: You are hereby notified that on the 8th day of December, 2015, the Last Will and Testament of FLORETTA J. COBLER, deceased, bearing date of the 29th day of March, 1996, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Leo M. Cobler 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.

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

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

• Care Attendant - Varied Shifts • RN - Part Time every other weekend, day shift only • 2 Full Time CNA - 2pm-10pm SIGN-ON BONUS 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.

Apply online or send resume to: Newton Village Health Care Center 110 N. 5th Ave W., Newton, IA 50208 rdaniels@elimcare.org 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

110 N 5th Ave W Newton, IA 50208

InboundCustomer Customer Care Inbound CareSpecialists Specialists Needed in Newton, Needed in Newton,IAIA Call Center Hours of Operations: Full-time 40 hours + per week positions, Monday-Friday, 10am-7pm & working during the hours of 10am-7pm Saturday, Monday-Friday and7:30am-4pm Saturday 7:30am-4pm

We Offer: We Offer • Starting pay $12.00/hr with earning potential • $12.00/hr starting pay, with an increase tobonus) $12.36 an of 30K + (includes salary + monthly hour after days plus monthly bonuses with no caps No90 caps! = an earning 30k+ your first year! dental, • Greatpotential benefits, of including 401K, health,

DRIVERS - CLASS A CDL NEEDED! 2016, Time for a CHANGE? Come over to McLane & GET A $7500 SIGN ON BONUS!!

assistance, andhealth, paid vacations!

• Great education benefits, including 401k, dental and • Fast pace, funwith and paid rewarding atmosphere education assistance holidays and vacations!

Apply at www.WindstreamTalent.com • Fast Pace, fun and rewarding atmosphere

•Regional Routes with More Home Time •Weekends OFF!!

•GUARANTEED PAY & $60k FIRST YEAR!!!

•Medical Benefits on DAY 1!

•Profit Sharing*401k + match

Apply at www.WindstreamTalent.com For questions please call Job 641-787-2150 Customer Care Specialist # 15004854

The McLane Company is one of the nation’s leading distribution and logistics companies.

Customer Care Specialist requisition #15003548

Please be sure to attach a resume, including any prior customer service experience Please call 641-787-2150 with any questions

Short on Cash?

If you are interested in making some extra cash we have the PERFECT opportunity for you.

Route packages available Make Approx. $200 every 4 weeks.

Only 5 days a Week NO Weekends NO Holidays NO Collections Great Exercise

Call today for details

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All loads dispatch and return to Des Moines, IA Loads are 16-24 hours long, & run Mon-Fri.

Email resume: mnhr@mclaneco.com or Call Hollie at 507-664-3038

DRIVERS- $7,500 SIGN ON BONUS CLASS A CDL NEEDED! • REGIONAL ROUTES • $7,500 SIGN ON BONUS • Weekends OFF, MORE HOME TIME!!

• GUARANTEED PAY & $60k FIRST YEAR!!!

• Medical Benefits on DAY 1!

• Profit Sharing *401k + match

The McLane Company is one of the nation’s leading distribution and logistics companies.

MONDAY – FRIDAY dispatch and return to Des Moines, IA Email resume: mnhr@mclaneco.com or Call Hollie at 507-664-3038

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www.newtondailynews.com | Tuesday | Jan. 5, 2016 RENTALS

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2 BEDROOM house, small second bedroom, unfinished basement, large backyard, refrigerator, stove, washer, dryer.

641-792-4000.

JOHN DEERE snowblower, Model 724D, 24inches, recently serviced, excellent condition. $499 Call 641521-4074 JUPITER BRAND 2 yr old Alto Saxophone. Approx. $1500 orig. retail, asking $750. Comes with 1st 2 yr lesson books, additional reeds & portable music stand. 641-275-5163

1999 ARCTIC Cat 4wheeler ATV, like new, runs great! $1950. 641831-3821. No calls after 8 pm.

1984 PRAIRIE Schooner 5th wheel camping trailer, 32 feet, good tires, needs work, used once. $1,200.

792-4334.

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

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

641-792-0860

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U.S. CELLULAR No Contract Phone LG EnV3 (New, Never Used) $20.

Iowa Hawkeyes Large Drinking Glass $10. Dale Earnhardt Jr 1:64 Collectible Cars $12/each.

Vintage “Camp Snoopy” glasses (from 1950's/1960's) $35 for set.

515-313-7803.

2005 CHEVY Silverado, extended cab, 4 door, 86 thousand miles, runs & drives perfect $7,250.00.

(515) 729-8024.

SPACIOUS 2 bedroom apartment in Colfax. Newly updated. $565 per month.

Onsite laundry. Pets allowed with additional deposit with $25 monthly fee.

For more information, please call 515-205-1415.

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

Route 727

FOR SALE

WASHER & Dryer, 1 year old, like new, very clean $550. 641-521-0442.

ANTIQUE CHAIR with decorative wood back. $50 641-840-1929 no texts.

1 TON grain wagon, 2 wheel gravity flow with heavy duty frame. $400 641-792-7892

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

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

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CARHART BIBS originally $100.00 asking $50.00 Size 40 x 30. 792-8186

PRICE REDUCED $6,800 2014 ARCTIC Cat ATV XL550. Only 71 miles. Includes 3k lb winch, rare tungsten metallic color. Always stored indoors. Cost $11,200 new. 641-9909369

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1956 PREMIER Lincoln 4 door car. Body and interior excellent, motor runs, auto transmission, air, stored, been garaged for 25 years.

Can be seen in Newton.

Call 715-891-1500 or 970290-9135. $4,950. or best offer!

Jasper County

CALL FOR DETAILS. CALL 641-792-5320 TODAY!

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Astrograph

The first Mercury retrograde of the year starts in Aquarius, where the mischievous planet pokes around in the wiring of the world. He’s a World War II-era gremlin, mucking up the mechanics of everything from motors to the digital world.

Hopefully, the techno-warp will inspire eyeball-to-eyeball communication that wouldn’t have happened otherwise.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 5). Your heart is elastic and boundless. There are many who will need your love. Don’t worry about whether you know enough to get started on the exciting project of the next 10 weeks. Travel in March will

feed your soul. This will be a fast-mutating endeavor, and you just need to get involved and take your part of the May prize!

Gemini and Taurus adore you.

Your lucky numbers are: 4, 16, 29, 33 and 40.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). If your entire identity is based on your success in one area of life, you’re lessening your chances of having a great day. What else do you have going on with highfive potential? Add new projects and activities to the list.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20).

The dating world is a complicated place. It’s a good thing your natural instincts kick in to

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help you navigate it either for yourself or your loved ones.

If you give advice, it will be brilliant. If you take advice, take your own.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21).

Laughing is what helps you make it through. Don’t wait until you’re feeing bad to look for the funny. Stock up so you’re ready when the weird days hit. Today will bring comic treasures.

CANCER (June 22-July 22).

You’ve become what you once envied and, strangely, that fact alone brings little satisfaction.

It was the way it pushed you to grow that really mattered all along. Don’t let that stop you from envying something new.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). It’s a

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simple fact of human nature: Nobody likes things being crammed down their throat.

You’re adept in the art of persuasion today, which will include leading by example so you don’t have to launch into the hard sell.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).

Regarding the sort of change that happens today: Give it time to sink in. Let it ruminate for a few days. Don’t go immediately back to what you’re familiar with. Live in the transition.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).

Some secret thing is distracting you -- it’s hiding right below the surface of your awareness and nudging you softly. It wants to be uncovered. All you have to do is ask yourself a few ques-

tions and you’ll figure out this little puzzle.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).

From Penicillin to Velcro, many important and useful discoveries were made by chance instead of contemplation. However, when you contemplate, chance will favor you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). It’s not that you’re unhappy with the way things are. You just happen to be fascinated by the potential of things. It’s how your mind is working today, leaping into an imaginary future and carrying reality along with it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). If you feel slightly tense walking into the room it’s only because you have an agenda

beyond what others in the room have. Relax into the prevalent mood and it will be easier to get this agenda across.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).

Do you really make the world better by following your bliss?

Of course! Though you should be warned: These days it will take a lot more courage and planning to devote yourself to your own enjoyment.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).

You’re excellent at drawing boundaries now. You’re so clear on what you will and won’t do that you can say it fast and with a light touch, getting the message across instantaneously.

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