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AP Photo Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad delivers his annual condition of the state address before a joint session of the Iowa Legislature, Tuesday, at the Statehouse in Des Moines.

Branstad pushes new plan to defund Planned Parenthood

By Barbara Rodriguez The Associated Press DES MOINES — Gov. Terry Branstad urged Iowa legislators on Tuesday to defund Planned Parenthood and prohibit public workers from bargaining for their health insurance, positions expected to create tension with Democrats unable to stop such efforts.

Branstad made the remarks during his annual Condition of the State address at the Iowa Capitol. The Republican governor kept the remarks on abortion brief, but its inclusion in the roughly 30-minute speech also signified what he may push during his remaining time in office. Branstad is expected to resign soon to become the next ambassador to China, but the timing is dependent on the U.S. Senate confirmation process.

“This budget ... redirects family planning money to organizations that focus on providing health care for women and eliminates taxpayer funding for organizations that perform abortions,” he said before receiving a standing ovation from Republicans. Democrats remained seated.

Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds, the incoming governor, supports all

of Branstad’s Condition of the State remarks, a spokesman said.

Republicans have complete control of the Iowa Legislature and the governor’s office for the first time in nearly 20 years. No state taxpayer money is currently used on abortions, but their focus on eliminating funding for Planned Parenthood highlights a longstanding ideological effort that’s been stopped by Democrats over the years.

Republicans with control in other statehouses around the country have passed legislation in recent years aimed at abortion restrictions, and similar action is expected in Iowa this session.

Other states that pulled the plug on using state dollars toward Planned Parenthood ran into legal challenges over federal funding, but Iowa Republicans are seeking a somewhat different course.

They plan to stop accepting federal Medicaid money that goes toward family planning services and instead replace it with state money for some of those services. It’s unclear how much a new state program would cost, though the issue may evolve if the new Republican Congress and President-elect Donald Trump change how Medicaid

federal dollars are distributed.

Ben Hammes, Branstad’s spokesman, confirmed the governor supports a state-run program. House Speaker Linda Upmeyer, R-Clear Lake, also indicated support.

Rachel Lopez of Planned Parenthood of the Heartland released a statement Monday night criticizing the bill and arguing the legislation would hurt low-income women and men accessing family planning services through their organization.

“These extremist politicians are under the mistaken and dangerous assumption that other providers will be able to absorb the patients that Planned Parenthood of the Heartland currently serves,” she said.

Branstad also said he wants to create one statewide health care contract for public workers, a move that would require removing language in the state’s collective bargaining law that currently allows public workers to work with their employers on setting the conditions of health insurance. Unions have said Branstad’s proposal would increase costs for public workers such as police officers, firefighters and other first responders.

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The Heart of Iowa Regional Transit Agency (HIRTA) launched its new Now program in Newton last week, a same-day service that offers rides for $5 each trip.

Unlike HIRTA’s traditional services, which require riders to schedule their trips at least one day in advance, Now will allow passengers to arrange rides on a more flexible schedule.

“If you wake up and you’re not feeling well, and you want to go to the doctor, you can call,” said HIRTA Operations Manager Brooke Ramsey. “If you forgot milk and you need it for your recipe, give us a call, and we’ll come and get you as soon as we can under the HIRTA Now service.”

The program is starting small. It’s currently only available in New-

ton and consists of one minivan driver. Ramsey expects the program to do well in Newton. If it does, other cities like Ames, Pella, Knoxville and Indianola could be next to receive the service.

“We’re going to see how it goes and evaluate it after it’s been up and running for a few weeks,” Ramsey said. “If we see that we’re needing to add to the service, we’re definitely going to do that.”

The idea for Now came about because of changes on the docket for people on Medicare and Medicaid-funded programs, particularly people with physical and intellectual disabilities.

HIRTA has been in talks with Progress Industries, the local nonprofit that provides services and support for people with disabilities.

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City to address repeat trash offenders

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News On the second reading of an amendment to an ordinance for garbage, trash and the like, city council waived the third reading and adopted the new language. The amendment is aimed at cracking down on multi-family and commercial property residences in Newton who have been repeat offenders of trash and garbage offenses by requiring them to install permanent trash enclosures.

“We’re running into habitual offenders. The tools that we currently have aren’t stopping the problem from continuing to happen,” di-

rector of planning and zoning Erin Chambers said.

“What this new c o d e language Chambers would do is provide the city another tool to work towards a permanent solution.”

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Jasper County working with Polk for a culvert replacement

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News A deteriorating box culvert will be replaced using a 28E agreement with Polk County. The Jasper County Board of Supervisors approved the partnership Tuesday to replace the aging infrastructure.

The culvert is located three miles north of Highway 163 on the county line between Jasper and Polk counties. Assistant to the engineer Pam Olson said representatives from Polk County approached Jasper County about the agreement.

“This is a section of road

that Polk County takes care of, that is why they instigated the 28E agreement,” Olson said.

“It is also only 20 feet long, it is 4-by-6-by-20 feet. A lot of times the roadway will tend to cave off as we have issues with them.”

Built in 1913, it has had a lot of issues including a tendency for the roadway to cave off. Polk County proposed putting in a 72-inch in diameter corrugated metal pipe 66 feet in length that will allow the area to have slopes.

“They will do inspection, engineering, everything at their cost. The only thing we share cost in is the actual cost

of the products,” Olson said.

The estimated total cost is $50,000 with each county paying half or $25,000. When work is completed, the county will only pay the amount of the actual costs, should they be less than $25,000, but no more than $25,000 total.

The project is planned for fiscal year 2018, leaving plenty of time for the county to budget it.

“They are very good about that,” Olson said. “When we look at something it is always the next proceeding budget year unless it is an emergency.”

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Days for Girls kits helping women, girls internationally Local sewing groups work to create kits that travel to Ghana and Nicaragua

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News A global organization with roots in Newton is working to do its part to give girls a brighter future. Nora Tobin, executive director of Self Help International, spoke about the program Days for Girls and the work it is doing to help girls stay in school on Sunday morning at St. Luke United Methodist Church.

The program is geared toward helping girls in countries, including Ghana and Nicaragua, stay in school every day of the month and avoid pregnancy until they have completed their education and are financially and developmentally ready to care for a child. To do that, volunteers, including many in Newton, create kits for sanitary care that include a drawstring bag, two moisture barrier shields, two one-gallon sized Ziploc bags to transport soiled items, absorbent tri-fold pads, a washcloth, two pairs of underwear, a travel sized soap and an instruction sheet.

Day for Girls came from the need to address teen pregnancy prior to girls becoming pregnant. An already successful micro-grant program was used to help mothers expand their businesses to care for their families and keep their children in school.

While that was going well, those involved were still seeing a problem.

“We’re meeting women where they are at, and they are better off because of it. What we are not doing is preventing them from being in that situation,” Tobin said.

The organization found that girls were not educated on the changes happening in their body or any sex education. Because of that, men in positions of authority were often taking advantage of them sexually.

To combat this issue, the organization started forming girls clubs in a few of the villages. In the clubs, girls

Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News Self Help International Executive Director Nora Tobin speaks to the congregation at St. Luke United Methodist Church about the work her organization does to assist women and girls in Ghana and Nicaragua.

learn about what their monthly cycle, how to deal with it and how to protect themselves from becoming pregnant.

“When girls can stay in school past seventh grade, past puberty, they are less likely to die in childbirth, they have fewer children, better fed children and better educated children,” Tobin said. “That is our new target.”

The Day for Girls kit is also utilized to keep girls in school during their monthly cycle. Previously, the

girls had no way to care for themselves and had to stay home for the four to seven days of their cycle, often making them get behind in their school work. Now, with the kits, girls can address what is happening in their bodies while still staying in school.

“Girls are no longer staying at home when they get their periods,” Tobin said. “The girls loved it; they were so excited.”

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What’s up next in the federal trial of Dylann Roof CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Jurors are expected to begin deliberations Tuesday as to whether Dylann Roof will receive the death penalty or life in prison for the 2015 massacre at a historic black church in South Carolina that left nine Bible study participants dead.

Last month, the same jury took less than two hours to find Roof guilty of all 33 federal counts against him, including hate crimes and obstruction of religion. For four

days, prosecutors presented their case as to why they feel the 22-year-old Roof should be executed for his crimes. Roof, representing himself, put up no defense.

Here’s what has happened in his trial and what to expect.

LIFE OR DEATH Prosecutors called a total of 25 witnesses to make their case as to why Roof should get the death penalty for the June 2015 slaughter at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in

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Charleston. Relatives of all nine victims gave emotional testimony about the loss of their loved ones, recalling special memories and describing a painful future without each person in it.

As during the guilt phase of his trial, Roof put up no witnesses and also opted not to testify himself. During sentencing, Roof has represented himself, although his former defense team has remained seated with him, acting as his legal advisers.

ue the groups and hopefully grow them to bring more education to the region. Currently, about 150 girls take part in three different groups.

For more information about Self Help International and the Days for Girls kits, contact Tobin at information@selfhelpinternational.org or 319-352-4040.

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

In Brief

ARK event set Sacred Heart for Saturday to host trivia The Newton Church of the Way is holding an ARK event from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the church, 2306 S. Third Ave. E. Items available include diapers and wipes, body wash, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, toothbrushes, toothpaste, combs, lotion and chapstick among others.

For more information about the event, contact the church at 641-792-7300.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church is hosting a trivia night at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday at the McCann Center.

The cost is $25 per couple or $100 for a table of eight.

Six rounds will be played and a prize will be given at the end of the evening for the best decorated table/players with the theme: Emoji.

Those attending are invited to bring your own snacks and beverages for your table. Email stewardship@iowatelecom.net to reserve a space.

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Local & State News Branstad Continued from Page 1A Republicans have been clear that they support the governor’s initiative, but they have been vague about whether they would make other changes to the collective bargaining law. Statehouses in at least Kentucky and New Hampshire are considering legislation that progressive groups say

will weaken unions, a move that would be similar to action in Wisconsin in 2011.

For now, Branstad has focused on health insurance, arguing that one statewide contract “can provide quality health care at a significantly lower cost and give local governments more flexibility to provide better wages and meet other needs.” The governor did not provide more details

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Branstad’s speech comes shortly after he released his formal spending recommendations for the budget year that begins in July. They include a directive to state agencies to make cuts to plug in a roughly $110 million shortfall in the current $7.2 billion budget.

Democrats pounced on the budget shortfall,

but they expressed disdain for the proposals regarding abortion and collective bargaining. House Minority Leader Mark Smith, D-Marshalltown, said Democrats could organize public hearings and slow down legislative debate through procedural moves.

“We will be exercising all options that we have available to us as members of the General Assembly,” he said.

HIRTA Continued from Page 1A The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released rules that are intended to encourage the integration of people using those services into the community. The integrated settings rules are set to be enforced in 2019, but communities are encouraged to head in that direction sooner to provide disabled people with a better quality of life and help reduce stigmas in the general public.

Ramsey said as disabled people are integrated more heavily into the community, there will be a need for more same-day services to give people more choices, freedom and flexibility. In response, HIRTA started its Now program in Newton.

“We decided to pick the city of Newton for a couple different reasons,” she said. “Our services for the last several years have been really well received in Newton, and the utilization is very high. We have a really good open line of communication with

Justin Jagler/Daily News HIRTA Now is being tested exclusively in Newton. The new service provides passengers with greater flexibility through same-day scheduling.

other businesses and the city itself.”

While the Now program was born out of an increasing need for same-day services for disabled people, it is available for everyone.

There are no restrictions as to who can use HIRTA’s services.

Because it is less efficient to operate than HIRTA’s traditional services, Now is more expensive per ride. However, Ramsey said keeping low fares is important for the agency. During her time with HIRTA, the agency’s rates have

Trash

Continued from Page 1A or failing to remove, garbage, trash, rubbish, bottles, cans or other refuse outside of a building on any property within the city, including large quantities of organic debris and materials, which accumulated by other than natural means, except neatly main-

declined. The traditional program charges $2 per ride within the city.

Ramsey said people use the service more when fares are lower.

Newton has played a role in keeping the fares down, too.

“The city has historically made a contribution to our program, and we continue each year to ask them for that assistance to help keep that fare at $2,” Ramsey said.

When Ramsey arrived at HIRTA six years ago, it had just two employees. The agency operated strictly on a

tained compost piles.

When a multi-family dwelling, consisting of three or more units, or a commercial building property has been cited or abated three or more times for garbage and trash violations, the city may require the property owner to put up a permanent screening enclosure surrounding any exterior trash receptacles or trash gathering space, in addition to any other remedies

contract basis with local nonprofits. In 2011, HIRTA started direct services with no contractor in the middle.

These days the agency offers passengers many different options. Rides are available to Des Moines and Iowa City.

Regular shuttles connect Pella and Knoxville.

Towns within Jasper County, like Newton, have their own services.

The Now program signals another expansion.

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

or penalties previously stipulated.

“There has been enough instances that we are dealing with this that we decided we need to find another solution to try to fix problems,” Chambers said. “We aren’t wanting to be out at the same properties all of the time tagging and citing nuisances.”

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

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• The Heart Gallery of Iowa will be displayed Wednesday through Jan. 18 at Newton YMCA, 1701 S. Eighth Ave. E. This is a traveling photography exhibit of Iowa children who are waiting to be adopted from foster care.

• Crazy 8 Math Club K-2 will meet at 3 p.m.

Wednesday at Baxter Community Library, 202 E. State St. Bedtime Math’s Crazy 8 Math Club is an hour of making math fun. This will be every Wednesday for eight weeks.

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

• A Free Community Meal will begin at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church, 210 N. Second Ave. E. in Newton.

Those interested may enter the church through the glass/elevator doors on the Second Avenue East side or through the single glass door off the north parking lot. The meals are open to the public and everyone is welcome.

• Cooking for Weight Management will begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Newton Public Library, 100 N. Third Ave. W. Hy-Vee dietitian Emily Ring offers tips for healthy eating and weight management while dishing up delicious snacks.

Call 641-792-4108 to register.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

Wednesday at the Masonic Temple in Prairie City.

• Preschool Storytime will begin at 10:30 a.m.

Thursday at Newton Public Library, 100 N. Third Ave. W. Story time for preschoolers, ages 3 to 5, siblings are welcome. Story time includes books, music, fingerplays and a simple craft.

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

• Crazy 8 Math Club 3-5 will meet at 3 p.m.

Thursday at Baxter Community Library, 202 E. State St. Bedtime Math’s Crazy 8 Math Club is an hour of making math fun.

• Jasper County Democratic Central Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at Garden Room at Park Centre, in Newton. All Democrats are welcome.

Supervisors Continued from Page 1A Supervisor Joe Brock asked Olson who is responsible for the maintenance of the road. She said Polk County does the maintenance of the top portion of the roadway and the west side of the road. Jasper County is responsible for the east side.

“If it falls in the ditch area then we take care of our own side,” Olson said.

Olson said she thought Polk County would be doing the work in house, not taking it out to bid.

In other business: Margot Voshell was reappointed to the Jasper County Board of Health. The Fifth Judicial Department of Corrections board will be filled by supervisor Denny Carpenter with supervisor Doug Cupples as the alternate. Cupples will serve on the Grinnell Airport Zoning Commission. Carpenter will serve on the Heartland Resource Conservation board with Brock as the alternate. Cupples will serve on the Heart of Iowa Regional Transport board with Brock as the alternate. Carpenter will remain on the IMPACT board with Brock as the alternate. Carpenter will be on the Aging Resources board with Cupples as the alternate. Cupples is appointed to the Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center board with Brock as the alternate. Carpenter will continue on the Central Iowa Regional Transport board with Russ Stutt as the alternate. Chaz Allen will remain on the Central Iowa Tourism board with Dan Badger as the alternate. Jody Eaton will continue on the Central Iowa Recovery board with Brock as the alternate. Kari Van Zante will continue serving on the Des Moines Recreational River and Greenbelt Advisory Council. Eaton will also be on the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program.

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Come together, right now, over football I

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Looking up at the stars Justin Jagler

s the NFL a barbaric distraction that diverts attention away from important issues facing the American public? Maybe.

Is the brutish sport of football on the decline because people are finally beginning to understand, on a scientific level, the inherent dangers that come with the game? Probably.

Am I ready for some football? Definitely.

The NFL’s culture of inclusivity draws in Americans of all stripes.

Come as you are. All are welcome.

As the country navigates its way through an administration change, worrying about terrorism, climate change, immigration, income inequality, health care and government corruption, the NFL playoffs are a welcome distraction for millions of Americans.

I’m not suggesting people ignore climate change or stop caring about government corruption. I am suggesting a little getaway is healthy, even if it’s just an escape to the couch on a Sunday afternoon. Life is stressful.

Football can help.

Fandom is a unifying force. Even fans of franchises with virtually no success in the Super Bowl era share with each other a special bond (I’m

looking at you Browns and Lions fans). Team histories bring a sense of pride. Teams provide strong foundations for both regional and national communities.

I’ve been all over the Midwest. I’ve been down South. I’ve traveled to the Rocky Mountains, and I’ve visited Washington, D.C. I have yet to find a place void of Green Bay Packers fans.

Not every fan base is as ubiquitous as Green Bay’s, but football’s relationship-building qualities are apparent all over the United States.

Nothing epitomizes the NFL’s inclusivity like the Super Bowl. Super Bowl Sunday is the nation’s largest television event by far. Die-hards are joined by casual fans and people who have little interest in sports altogether.

Many tune in just for the commercials or to watch the halftime performance.

People come together. Families and friends celebrate. Folks who, on the surface, might not find much common

ground, exchange hive-fives and share beverages. On Super Bowl Sunday, it doesn’t matter if you’re Democrat, Republican or independent. What matters is the communal experience.

When the season is over and we settle back into our daily routines, I hope we can bring some of that camaraderie to other parts of life. Can conservatives and liberals get along similarly to division rivals? The stakes are raised when making policy decisions, but can the same basic principals that sports fans display be carried out in public life?

Following a year full of political hostility and negative attitudes, I think the answer is YES. We absolutely can find ways to include others and build stronger relationships. Football isn’t going to solve all the world’s problems, but it’s more than just a grand distraction.

Contact Justin Jagler at jjagler@newtondailynews.com

American Conservative Ben Shapiro

The anti-science mainstreaming of mental illness The U.K.’s Daily Mail recently reported that 23-year-old Anna Teshu of Staten Island, New York, has gone missing. Teshu’s 15 minutes of fame began in 2015 when she was featured on the internet because her boyfriend was walking her around on a leash in public. Her boyfriend said: “The collar is like a ring for most couples. They use rings, we have a collar.” Teshu reportedly enjoyed spending time in a puppy cage, as well. She explained, “The first time I put on a collar I thought, ‘Now I need to find someone for the other end.’”

That same year, she was arrested for animal cruelty after allegedly leaving a dog in a hot car. Her attorney said, “She’s a disabled person.” She was found mentally unfit to stand trial and escaped conviction.

Now she’s missing.

All of this makes headlines because the media and the public decided to treat a mentally ill person as a mentally healthy person making “alternative choices.”

Instead of Teshu receiving the help she so obviously needed, the media chose to treat her as a unique flower blooming, and the public nodded along in order to appear tolerant — all the while laughing.

Teshu isn’t alone.

In 2015, Sarah Boesveld of the National Post in Canada reported on a new phenomenon: “transabled” people, who feel that they’ve been born disabled people in healthy bodies. Some of these people cut off their own limbs. According to Boesveld: “Most crave an amputation or paralysis, though (one researcher) has interviewed one person wants his penis removed.

Another wants to be blind. Many people ... arrange ‘accidents’ to help achieve the goal.” According to the researcher, “this disorder is starting to be thought of as a neurological problem with the body’s mapping, rather than a mental illness.”

While Teshu and the transabled may seem fringe, transgenderism is quickly becoming mainstream.

Media advocates for transgenderism as mental health say that men who believe they are women, for example, are actually women and ought to be treated as such, insisting that members of society refer to them using female pronouns. In December, the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals determined that an Ohio school district must let a young girl continue to use the restroom of her choice, stating that to prevent it would “further confuse a young girl with special needs ... and subject her to further irreparable harm.”

The young girl in question is a boy who believes she is a girl.

None of this is an argument for governmental intervention. It is an argument for society to stop treating mental illness as mental health — for the good of the mentally ill. Delusions should not be treated as reality. And treatments that do not work (transgender surgery has no impact on suicide rate, for example) should not be treated as solutions, particularly when those treatments are applied to children.

That does not mean that good solutions have been found for many of these mental illnesses. But to stop searching for good solutions and deem the problem solved by virtue of instilling the normalcy of the illness is counterproductive and dangerous.

My grandfather was hospitalized for paranoid schizophrenia in the 1960s. He thought he heard the radio talking to him. Today’s society would presumably determine that a lifestyle choice and celebrate his diversity rather than getting him the lithium treatment he required, which saved his family. A society that thinks itself kind while treating mental illness as “letting your freak flag fly” and all the while silently snickering at the supposed freaks is a cruel society indeed.

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YOUR VIEW

Discover Hope continues fight against addiction On behalf of Discover Hope 517, I would like to thank everyone who helped us address the issue of addiction in our community in 2016. Throughout the past year we had many individuals bless our organization financially, and we also witnessed individuals bless others by serving within the ministry.

We are thankful for your support and please know your efforts are helping change people’s lives.

This year, we had approxiHow to contact your elected officials

Newton Community School Board Travis Padget, board president 511 N. Ninth Ave. E. Newton, Iowa 50208 641-792-1684 travispadget@gmail.com Robyn Friedman, vice president 1500 S. 12th Ave. W. Newton, Iowa 50208 641-787-0911 robynpt5@gmail.com

mately 300 different individuals come through our doors, seeking help or opportunities to move forward with their lives. We feel these numbers reiterate our need to be actively helping individuals in the community of Newton.

When an individual overcomes an addiction, everybody wins.

Families are restored, employers gain an accountable employee and local businesses receive a new customer.

Since Discover Hope 517 was formed, we feel we have been called to bring different groups of people and organizations together for a common purpose, that is, helping people overcome

their addictions in our community. In 2016 we received financial support from seven different churches in Newton and one in Pella. We also received financial support from eight different businesses within the community of Newton and seven different nonprofit organizations/ministries from Newton and Pella.

Discover Hope 517 will continue to expand into the vision to which we’ve been called, providing support and services to those in need. We cannot and will not be successful in this fight without your support, thank you.

Josh Cantu 1103 N. Fourth Ave. W. Newton, Iowa 50208 641-840-1091 josh.cantu.ncsd.schoolboard@ gmail.com

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Obituaries Maxine L. Atwood Jan. 9, 2017 Maxine L. Atwood, of the Monroe and Newton areas, passed from this life Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, at Nelson Manor Health Care in Newton.

Maxine L. Atwood,

Irene Elizabeth Paschka Jan. 7, 2017 Irene Elizabeth Paschka passed from this life Saturday evening, Jan. 7, 2017, at Accura Healthcare of Newton West.

Irene E l i z abeth, 89, was born March 27, 1927, in Britt, the daughter of James J. and Mayme Rezabek.

Shirley Ray Jan. 6, 2017 Shirley Ray, the daughter of Clarence C. and Maude (Clausen) F e n n e r, was born May 8, 1 9 2 3 , in rural Jasper C o u n t y.

Shirley graduated from the Newton Senior High School.

On May 8, 1941, Shirley was united in marriage with Eugene Ray in Missouri. Shirley had worked for a time for Newton Manufac-

Erma Mae Westercamp Jan. 8, 2017 Erma Mae Westercamp, 91, of Newton, died Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, at Newton Vi l l age Skilled Care. A funeral service will be at 1 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 15 at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory.

The family will greet friends from noon until the time of service Sunday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Erma’s name

95, was born Nov. 3, 1921, in Monroe, the daughter of Starley G. and Pearl L. (Birkenholz) Acklin. She had attended the Monroe schools.

On June 24, 1967, Maxine was united in marriage with John M. Atwood in Newton.

She was employed by the Vernon Compa-

ny in Newton, retiring in 1985, after 30 plus years. Maxine was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, she will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her.

She was a member of the Monroe First United Methodist Church and UAW Retirees Union.

Maxine is survived by her son Curt (Vic-

ki) James of Newton; daughters, Barbara (Bob) Engle of Marion and Sharon (Paul) Masters of Monroe; her seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-greatgrandchild; a sister, Carolyn Timmins of Monroe; and her friends.

She was preceded in death by her par-

Graduating from high school, she later received her degree from LaJames Beauty College in Mason City. She was employed as a beautician for 60 plus years, working in Kensett, and then Newton with Mary Beard and Virginia Williams, retiring from Carson’s Beauty Salon in 2008.

A longtime resident of the Newton area, Irene Elizabeth was united in marriage with William Paschka in 1950. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, and will be

greatly missed by those who knew and loved her.

She enjoyed her family, sewing, baking, gardening and flowers, and was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Newton.

She is survived by her son, Jeff (Cindy) Paschka of Newton; her daughters, Theresa (Bob) Beckham of Baxter, Suzanne Paschka (Chad Halter) of Newton and Mary Ann Wyatt of Rancho Cordova, Calif.; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a brother, Jim (Ann) Rezabek of Osage;

and her friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband William; two brothers, Bill Rezabek and Bernard Rezabek; and a sister, Marie (Jack) Radabough.

Visitation will be at 9:30 a.m. at the church before the funeral mass.

Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left to the family in Irene Elizabeth name or Catholic Charities. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.pencefh.com.

turing and the Newton Schools system. Most of her career was working with Eugene on the farm. Shirley enjoyed traveling the world, including her three trips to visit her daughter in Africa. She enjoyed traveling in the United States camping with Eugene. Shirley was a prayer warrior. She was the choir director at Mt. Zion and was a Sunday school teacher for many years. She also led a Bible study at McCann Center for several years. Shirley was an avid reader and enjoyed sharing her books with others. She also enjoyed collecting cardinals, crocheting and making

jewelry. Shirley was a member of the Community Heights Alliance Church in Newton.

Shirley died Friday, Jan. 6, 2017, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. She was 93 years old. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene M. Ray; and her sister, Freda Schutte.

Those left to honor Shirley’s memory include her children, Lee (Carolyn) Ray of Minneapolis, Minn., Les (Kay) Ray of Wooster, Ohio, Larry Ray of Neosha, Mo., Beverly (Timothy) Wright of Mali, Africa and Bryce (Charlotte) Ray of Palmer, Ark.; her grandsons,

Jeff Ray, Kevin Ray, David Ray, Ryan Ray, Robert Ray, Joel Wright and Jonathan Wright; and granddaughters, Rebecca (Ray) Lovett, Deborah (Ray) Fouts, Rhonda (Ray) DelReal and Rochelle Ray; 17 great-grandchildren; and her many neighbors and friends.

A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 14 at Cornerstone Bible Fellowship in Newton. The family will greet friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday.

Memorials may be designated to the Christian Missionary Alliance which will be directed to the work of Tim and Bev Wright in Africa.

may be left at the funeral home.

Erma, the daughter of John William and Pearl (Rose) Lane, was born Jan. 7, 1926, in Webb.

She grew up in Iowa and graduated from Webb High School. Erma lived for a time in Colorado before moving to California where she lived most of her life. While in California, Erma worked as a bank teller for the Bank of America in San Jose. In 1968, Erma was united in marriage with Warren “Hugh” Westercamp, who was also originally from Iowa, in Salinas, Calif. For most of their married life, Erma was a homemaker. In 1990, Erma moved back to Iowa and lived in

Newton.

Erma was a member of the Newton Moose Lodge and bowling leagues in San Jose and Newton. She also loved to travel and had been to almost every country.

Erma enjoyed exercising and swimming and faithfully attended classes at the Newton YMCA. She also loved to dance her entire life.

Those left to honor Erma’s memory are her two daughters, Deanna (Bill) Weter of Newton and Deborah Horning of Newton; grandchildren, Landon (Sarah) Dixon, Alisa (Scott) Buchli, Nikole (Andy) Tullis, April Horning (Eric Hartz), Jamie Weter, Buffi Weter and Steph-

anie (Josh) Worley; her great-grandchildren, Frank A. Dixon, Drew Harmon, Collin Buchli, Christian Buchli, Kiya Dixon, Deacon Poole, Daide Hartz, Mackenzie Schippers, Corgan Worley, Finnigan Worley, Ben Tullis and Addie Tullis; sister, Garnet Vierow of Albert City; her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Hugh Westercamp; grandson, Franklin A. Dixon; sisters, Helen (Byron) Brinkley, Velda (Earl) Wolff and Gwen (Gale) Howe; brother, Burdette (Martha) Lane; and brotherin-law, Chris Vierow.

ents; her first husband, Holmer James; second husband; John Atwood on Aug. 14, 1997; son, Larry James; a brother, Kenneth Acklin; and a sister and brother-inlaw, Carolyn and George Timmins.

A time of remembrance and celebration of life service will be at a later date, with buri-

MayBell Stir Jan. 7, 2017 MayBell Bookout Stir, 84, of Newton, died Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, at Park Ridge Specialty Care in Pleasant Hill. No services are scheduled. The Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory is handling the cremation.

MayBell, the daughter of Archie and Ida (Wilbur) Musgrove, was born March 26, 1932, in Bussey. She lived most of her life in Newton. MayBell worked as a tailor and

al at Palo Alto Cemetery in rural Newton.

Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton, have been entrusted with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left to the family in Maxine’s name or a charity of your choosing.

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

enjoyed bowling and throwing darts.

MayBell is survived by her children, Steven (Ruth) Bookout of Newton, Jacque Cupples of Fayette, Debra Leahy of Des Moines, Gene Bookout of Des Moines and John (Debbie) Bookout of Altoona; 15 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren, with one more on the way. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, William Musgrove; and sister, WilmaDell Mortenson.

Douglas D. Dawson Jan. 10, 2017 Douglas D. Dawson, 70, of Newton, died Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, surrounded by his loving family at Skiff Medical Center in Newton. Memorial services are pending at Fredregill Family Funeral Home in Baxter.

Ila O. Brandt Jan. 11, 2017 Ila O. Brandt, 95, of Baxter, died Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, at the Baxter Healthcare Center in Baxter. Funeral services are pending at Fredregill Family Funeral Home in Baxter.

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Wife who escaped abusive marriage must not go back

DEAR ABBY: In the beginning of our marriage there was physical abuse and marital rape. I stayed anyway. Over the years we had two children. My husband, “Seth,” and I don’t communicate because he has refused to talk about any issues we have. During the last few years, my youngest son has also become physically abusive to me.

I tried to leave many times but failed until last December when, because I had a heart attack, I finally moved in with family. I did it for the sake of my health and my sanity.

Seth now wants to talk about our issues. He suggested that I come back home. He has several medical problems, so I was taking care of all the household chores and working two jobs. My children will not help with the chores unless I scream and yell for hours.

I no longer love my husband. He wants to romance me and try to make me love him again. He is also very controlling. He feels I “owe” him a chance to prove that he loves me and can change. Am I wrong for leaving and letting go? I’m very confused. — LETTING GO IN FLORIDA DEAR LETTING GO: You owe this man absolutely nothing! If you allow Seth the chance to romance you into coming back to take care of him, you will wind up exactly where you started.

Your son abuses you because that is what he saw his father doing — and you allowed it. If you stand your ground now, it will show your son that abuse is not to be tolerated. I hope you will teach him that lesson because it is an important one for him to learn.

DEAR ABBY: Four months ago my wife started wearing more makeup, perfume and trying new things with her hair. It began after she was promoted to store manager. Recently, I found out that someone has been flirting with her. (She would never have told me on her own.)

Our sex life has decreased more and more over the last few months. She barely speaks to me now and spends most of her time on Facebook. She refuses to discuss our relationship, and I

suspect she may be looking for someone new or has already found him.

I just don’t get it. I love her. We have been married for nine years. Please help me to understand. — FEELING LONELY DEAR FEELING LONELY: Your wife may not want to discuss your relationship, but sometimes it’s the things people least want to talk about that most need to be. If you haven’t already, tell your wife you have noticed the changes in her behavior and in your level of intimacy, and you miss it. Tell her you love her and feel your marriage is threatened.

If she still doesn’t want to discuss your relationship, tell her it’s time the two of you go see a marriage and family therapist together. What you were told may be no more than a flirtation, but if it’s more than that, it’s better you know sooner rather than later. I hope your wife will agree, but if she doesn’t, then for your own sake, get some counseling without her.

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Iowa woman gets 5-year suspended prison sentence for theft

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VENTURA — A northern Iowa woman accused of stealing from a breast cancer charity group has been given a five-year suspended prison sentence.

Leanne Hicks, 51, of Ventura, received the sentence Monday and ordered to pay nearly $3,500 restitution to Buddies for Boobies. Authorities say Hicks stole that amount during the 19 months she served as the nonprofit group’s president.

Man gets 25 years for setting 2 fire injured at least 11

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WEST DES MOINES — A driver has been cited for a Dallas County collision in which a West Des Moines police officer died.

Online court records say 38-year-old Jeanette Keifer, of Stuart, was cited for failing to yield. Authorities say Keifer turned her car left into the path of 47-year-old Shawn Miller on Aug. 3 on U.S. Highway 169 near Interstate 80. Online court records don’t list an attorney who could comment for Keifer.

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EAGLE GROVE — A Sioux City man has been imprisoned for setting a fire that injured at least 11 people in Eagle Grove.

Court records say 21-year-old Luis Huerta-Valadez pleaded guilty to arson and was sentenced Monday to 25 years in prison.

Police say the house fire started early in the morning on Aug. 9. Two police officers and one firefighter were among the 11 people taken to hospitals.

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Surveillance finds no Zika-carrying mosquitoes in Iowa AMES — Iowa State University insect experts say an extensive surveillance project last year found that the two mosquito species most associated with Zika virus are not established in the state.

The ISU Medical Entomology Laboratory oversaw mosquito trapping in 15 Iowa counties. The traps collected nearly 176,000 mosquitoes between May 3 and Oct. 4. Not a single specimen of the two species known to transmit Zika was found.

Woman cited in crash that killed West Des Moines officer

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Wilton officials warn of fines if plant doesn’t stop smells WILTON — A smelly manufacturer is frustrating residents of an eastern Iowa city and has prompted officials to warn of possible fines.

Residents of Wilton began complaining about odors from the Vitalix plant soon after the livestock feed and supplement manufacturer began operations in 2013. Those complaints lessened but have spiked again recently.

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Ex-lottery official received severance amid jackpot scandal IOWA CITY (AP) — A prominent lottery official who was stripped of power after a subordinate allegedly carried out a prolonged jackpot-rigging scheme received a $284,000 severance payment, a recent tax filing shows.

The Multi-State Lottery Association made the payment to its longtime executive director Chuck Strutt as part of a “voluntary termination agreement” signed March 31, according to its 2016 tax return. The filing, released by the group in response to a request by The Associated Press, also reveals that its legal and security expenses have skyrocketed as a result of the case.

The group’s board, which includes directors from the 37 state and territorial lotteries that are members, placed Strutt on leave Oct. 15, 2015, after the disclosure that the jackpot-fixing allegations against former employee Eddie Tipton had expanded to involve prizes claimed in other states.

Investigators allege that Tipton, the association’s former information security director, installed software code on random number generators used by lotteries that allowed him to predict winning combinations on three days of the year. Investigators say Tipton and his associates used that knowledge to buy winning tickets worth millions of dollars in Colorado, Oklahoma, Wisconsin, Kansas and Iowa between 2005 and 2011.

Tipton’s friend, Texas businessman Robert Rhodes, pleaded guilty Monday to his role in unsuccessfully trying to claim a $14.5 million Hot Lotto ticket that Tipton bought in Iowa. He is also expected to plead guilty to charges in Wisconsin, where he told investigators that he had split a $783,000 Megabucks jackpot with Tipton in 2008.

Tipton and his brother, a former Texas justice of the peace, are awaiting trial in Iowa. No other lottery association employees, including Strutt,

AP Photo In this file photo, Chuck Strutt, executive director of the Multi-State Lottery Association, speaks during an interview in Des Moines. A recent tax filing shows that Strutt, who was stripped of power after a subordinate allegedly carried out a prolonged jackpot-rigging scheme, received a $284,000 severance payment.

have been accused of any wrongdoing.

Strutt has cooperated with the investigation and prosecution.

Strutt, who was the Iowa-based association’s first employee in 1987 and helped run the popular Powerball game since its inception, said he was shocked to learn of the allegations against Tipton, saying the organization was “defrauded by a trusted person.”

In his first interview since the scandal broke, Strutt told the AP on Monday that he’s not aware of anyone internally who had suspicions about Tipton.

“The association had accepted practices in place to prevent fraud and Eddie Tipton found a way around them,” Strutt said. “Every lottery out there follows industry practices and is constantly on the watch for improving their security. But bad actors do sometimes get through. Eddie is not the

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first and he won’t be the last.”

Strutt, 64, said he had supporters and critics on the board. After meeting with them, he said he ultimately agreed to step aside so the organization could take a fresh look at what happened and plot its best path forward. He called his severance payment — which amounted to about one year of salary — part of a standard settlement for the industry.

“It is an American tradition that when a scandal rocks an organization, the head person often moves on,” Strutt said. “I understand that.”

Dawn Nettles, an industry watchdog who runs the Lotto Report newsletter, said state lotteries have tried to keep the jackpot scandal quiet and Strutt’s termination agreement appears to be part of that effort.

“They paid him off, but I figured he would have got a whole lot more than $284,000 because that’s just peanuts to them,” she said. “To me, it’s just a cover-up and poor Chuck had to take the fall for it, even though he’s about the most honest lottery person there was.”

In a statement, the association’s board praised Strutt’s long career but said that “new leadership will benefit the rebuilding of the association.”

Reeling from the scandal, the association’s spending increased by 17 percent, to $6.1 million in the tax year that ended June 30. That includes a surge in legal expenses to $560,830, or nearly eight times as much as it spent two years earlier. It also reported paying $147,650 to SeNet International Corporation, which has helped advise the group on how to improve its security.

The association is fighting two lawsuits that seek millions of dollars on behalf of players who claim they were defrauded or shortchanged. One filed last week seeks class-action status and alleges that the association was negligent in failing to prevent Tipton’s alleged fraud.

College campus to get upgrade with extra funds DAVENPORT (AP) — An unexpected $2 million generated by the sale of tax credits will enable Scott Community College to add features to a planned downtown Davenport campus.

College chancellor Don Doucette told the Eastern Iowa Community Colleges board of trustees in a meeting Monday that about $4 million was expected to be raised for the urban campus through new market tax credits. Doucette said there was so much interest from U.S. Bank that the amount increased to nearly $6.4 million.

The additional funds have allowed the scope of the project to expand to include a community room, more science lab space, a virtual reality program and a center for informational technology and business entrepreneurship.

The total cost of the project is now $30 million. Doucette said “there is a lot of motivation to get (bids) done by the end of 2017,” which is expected to be followed by construction.

The Urban Campus will replace the current Kahl Building and second floor of the Ground Transportation Center as the new downtown campus.

It will use the former First Federal Savings and Loan building and the former First Midwest Bank building, with a new connector in between the two.

The meeting on Monday was scheduled in order to approve two procedural items necessary for construction to start. The first item involved a nonprofit selling the former bank buildings the Urban Campus will use to for-profit New College LLC for $5.1 million. The second item involved the district signing a 19-year lease agreement with New College that will begin when classes start at the Urban Campus in January 2018.

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‘Yes we did’ — Obama bids farewell in nostalgic last speech CHICAGO (AP) — President Barack Obama has bid farewell to the nation in an emotional speech that sought to comfort a country on edge over rapid economic changes, persistent security threats and the election of Donald Trump.

Forceful at times and tearful at others, Obama’s valedictory speech in his hometown of Chicago was a public meditation on the many trials the U.S. faces as Obama takes his exit.

For the challenges that are new, Obama offered his vision for how to surmount them, and for the persistent problems he was unable to overcome, he offered optimism that others, eventually, will.

“Yes, our progress has been uneven,” he told a crowd of some 18,000.

“The work of democracy has always been hard, contentious and sometimes bloody. For every two steps forward, it often feels we take one step back.”

Yet Obama argued his faith in America had only been strengthened

by what he’s witnessed the past eight years, and he declared: “The future should be ours.”

Brushing away tears with a handkerchief, Obama paid tribute to the sacrifices made by his wife — and by his daughters, who were young girls when they entered the big white home on Pennsylvania Avenue and leave as young women. He praised first lady Michelle Obama for taking on her role “with grace and grit and style and good humor” and for making the White House “a place that belongs to everybody.”

Soon Obama and his family will exit the national stage, to be replaced by Trump, a man Obama had stridently argued poses a dire threat to the nation’s future. His near-apocalyptic warnings throughout the campaign have cast a continuing shadow over his post-election efforts to reassure Americans anxious about the future.

Indeed, much of what Obama accomplished during his two terms — from health

AP Photo President Barack Obama waves as he is joined by First Lady Michelle Obama and daughter Malia Obama after giving his presidential farewell address at McCormick Place in Chicago, Tuesday.

care overhaul and environmental regulations to his nuclear deal with Iran — could potentially be upended by Trump.

So even as Obama seeks to define what his presidency meant for America, his legacy remains in question.

Even as Obama said farewell — in a televised speech of just under an hour — the anxiety felt by many Americans about the future was pal-

pable, and not only in the Chicago convention center where he stood in front of a giant presidential seal. The political world was reeling from new revelations about an unsubstantiated report that Russia had compromising personal and financial information about Trump.

Obama made only passing reference to the next president. When he noted he would soon be

replaced by the Republican, his crowd began to boo.

“No, no, no, no, no,” Obama said. One of the nation’s great strengths, he said, “is the peaceful transfer of power from one president to the next.”

Earlier, as the crowd of thousands chanted, “Four more years,” he simply smiled and said, “I can’t do that.”

Still, Obama offered

what seemed like a point-by-point rebuttal of Trump’s vision for America.

He pushed back on the isolationist sentiments inherent in Trump’s trade policies.

He decried discrimination against Muslim Americans and lamented politicians who question climate change.

And he warned about the pernicious threat to U.S. democracy posed by purposely deceptive fake “news” and a growing tendency of Americans to listen only to information that confirms what they already believe.

Get out of your “bubbles,” said the politician who rose to a prominence with a message of unity, challenging divisions of red states and blue states. Obama also revived a call to activism that marked his first presidential campaign, telling Americans to stay engaged in politics.

“If you’re tired of arguing with strangers on the internet,” Obama said pointedly, “try to talk with one in real life.”

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NEW YORK (AP) — Hours before his first news conference as president-elect, Donald Trump on Wednesday blasted U.S. intelligence agencies, blaming them for leaking unsubstantiated reports on his relationship with Russia and demanding, “Are we living in Nazi Germany?”

A U.S. official told The Associated Press on Tuesday that intelligence officials had informed Trump last week about an unsubstantiated report that Russia had compro-

mising personal and financial information about him. The official spoke on the condition of anonymity because the official was not allowed to publicly discuss the matter.

Trump and President Barack Obama were briefed on the intelligence community’s findings last week, the official said.

Media outlets reported on the document late Tuesday, and Trump quickly took to Twitter to denounce it as “fake news.” He suggested

that he’s being persecuted for defeating other GOP presidential hopefuls and Democrat Hillary Clinton in the election.

“I win an election easily, a great ‘movement’ is verified, and crooked opponents try to belittle our victory with FAKE NEWS. A sorry state!” he tweeted early Wednesday.

“Intelligence agencies should never have allowed this fake news to ‘leak’ into the public.

One last shot at me. Are we living in Nazi Germany?”

Moscow denies having compromising information about Trump MOSCOW (AP) — A spokesman for President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday denied allegations that the Kremlin has collected compromising information about U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, deriding the claim as a “complete fabrication and utter nonsense.”

“This is an evident attempt to harm our bilateral ties,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters in Moscow. “The Kremlin does not engage in collecting compromising information.”

A U.S. official told The Associated Press on Tuesday

that intelligence officials had informed Trump about an unsubstantiated report that Russia had compromising personal and financial information about him. The official spoke on the condition of anonymity because the official was not allowed to publicly discuss the matter.

After news reports were published about the briefing, Trump tweeted: “FAKE NEWS - A TOTAL POLITICAL WITCH HUNT!” Peskov dismissed the report but commented that the allegations could be used to keep American politicians

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“We should treat it with humor, but there is a sad side to it, too,” he said. “There are people who are whipping up this frenzy, who are doing their best to keep this witch hunt going.”

Peskov described the report as part of efforts to “keep harming the relations, not allow anyone to think about whether this is in the interests of both countries, the interests of the global community and what can be done to move from a total confrontation to a more constructive approach.”

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Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News In a scramble for a loose ball, Newton High’s Garrett Sturtz, left, and Morgan Maher, right, force a tie-up with Norwalk’s Bowen Born, middle, in Tuesday’s Little Hawkeye Conference game at Newton. The visiting Warriors pull away late to defeat the Cardinals, 62-49.

Warriors outlast Cardinals in LHC play

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News There are no easy games in the Little Hawkeye Conference. Newton High’s boys and coaches know this fact well.

The Cardinals know they have to come ready to play each contest.

At home Tuesday, the Cardinals didn’t have their best game while visiting Norwalk’s Warriors had the hot hand offensively. The Warriors pulled away from the Cardinals in final 2:33, hitting 10-of-14 free throws to seal a 62-49 win.

Newton dropped to 7-3 overall and 3-3 in the Little Hawkeye Conference. Nor-

walk moved to 3-3 in conference play and to 6-5 overall.

Connor Gholson, who went into the game 27 points away from tying the Newton career-scoring record, finished with 18 points. He had six points at halftime.

“This league is really tough with good basketball teams. It takes being both mentally and physically tough to compete in it,” Newton head coach Bill Liley said. “We looked liked a mentally fatigued basketball team tonight. It showed as far as the physical nature of the game as we wore down a bit.”

The Cardinals played from behind in the first three minutes of the game. Down

9-5, Gholson drilled his first 3-pointer of the game for Newton. Josh Ventling went to the floor and made a save to Trey Vanderlaan, who drained a trey to give the Cardinals their first lead of the game, 11-9, with 3:53 on the clock.

Garrett Sturtz made it 139, but the Warriors got four consecutive points from Tyler Endres to forge a 13-13 tie.

Newton’s Grayson Graham untied it with a 3-pointer to put his team up 16-13 at the end of the first period.

The game was tied at 18 when Gholson had a threepoint play at the midway mark of the second quarter.

The Cardinals stayed in front

as Sturtz and Norwalk’s Luke Vaske traded 3-pointers. A bucket by Morgan Maher with 2:10 on the clock made it 2623.

Vaske, who drained five 3-pointers for the Warriors nailed one at the buzzer to send the teams into halftime, deadlocked at 26-26. The Warriors grabbed the lead on an opening shot by Tyler Endres in the third and never relinquished it.

“We’re the smallest team in this league and Norwalk caught us on a night we were not able to withstand some of the swings the gave us tonight,” Liley said. “We’ll have better games.”

The teams were in a twopoint to four-point contest in the third period. Sturtz sank two free throws with 30 seconds on the clock to make it 40-36 then Jacob Endres beat the third-quarter buzzer for a trey. Norwalk went into the fourth quarter leading, 43-36.

Norwalk pulled the ball out to start the fourth quarter. Liley said the Warriors used offensive rebounds, drives to the basket to get quick fouls and go to the free-throw line and hit free throws — all things a team does to extend the lead when it has an opponent on the ropes.

BOYS | 2B

Cardinal girls notch LHC win over Warriors

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News Chalking up their second victory in Little Hawkeye Conference play, Newton High’s Cardinal girls made the home crowd happy Tuesday night. The Cardinals trailed only once against visiting Norwalk in a 56-42 win.

“Trying to separate ourselves from several other teams in the conference is really motivating the kids,” Newton head coach Brandon Sharp said. “We came off the win at Knoxville Saturday with confidence as we get back into conference play.”

Newton and Norwalk were both 1-4 in LHC play going into Tuesday’s game with Pella Christian at 1-3 and Oskaloosa at 0-5. The Cardinals moved to 2-4 and improved to 5-6 overall with the victory.

The Cardinals head to Pella on Friday to play Class 2A eighth-ranked Pella Christian, which lost 41-33 to Class 4A No. 9 Dallas Center-Grimes on Tuesday.

“I’m looking forward to see how we come out Friday night against Pella Christian, a team I believe is in the same boat as we are in the conference,” Sharp said. “We’re seeing a lot of good things happing on the court for our team right now, and we have some momentum.”

Randi Walters got things going for Newton’s offense with a 3-pointer to open the game.

Norwalk had back-to-back baskets to go up 4-3 — the only time Newton trailed — then Walters drained another trey.

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Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Celebrating a basket and a trip to the free-throw line is Newton High’s Ryanne Rausch (4), with teammates Ellie Horn, middle, and Taylor Shipley (30) at the end of the first half of Tuesday’s home game against Norwalk. Norwalk’s Rylee Origer (5) and Michaela Harvey (23) react to the call. Newton used strong runs in the second and third quarters to net a 56-42 win in Little Hawkeye Conferece play.

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SPORTS CALENDAR Thursday Basketball Newton boys at Pella Christian, 9th 6 p.m., JV 7:30 p.m.

South Tama at Newton 9th girls, 5 p.m.

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

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

Wrestling Colfax-Mingo at Montezuma quadrangular, 6 p.m.

BGM, Iowa Valley at LynnvilleSully, 6 p.m.

CMB at Nevada triangular, 6 p.m.

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

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

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

English Valleys at LynnvilleSully, girls 6 p.m., boys 7:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

Wrestling Newton at Bettendorf Invitational, 4 p.m.

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Hawk girls stay perfect; boys win going away

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News SIGOURNEY — A showdown in the South Iowa Cedar League conference of two unbeaten girls’ teams lived up to its billing Tuesday night.

The Class 1A 15th-ranked Lynnville-Sully’s girls and hosting Sigourney came into the contest with identical 11-0 overall marks and 8-0 SICL records. One of the teams were going to suffer its first loss of the season — it was Sigourney as the Hawks pulled out a 5145 win over the Savages.

“What a heck of a game! It was two good teams battling it out, it was a lot of fun to play tonight. The gym was filled with energy,” Lynnville-Sully girls’ head coach Jerry Hulsing said.

Lynnville-Sully’s boys, who are ranked No. 8 in Class 1A, had little trouble with the Sigourney boys, running away from the Savages for a 74-29 victory. The Hawk boys improved to 10-1 on the season and 7-1 in SICL play.

Lynnville-Sully’s girls were locked in a tight game against Sigourney. The Hawks were up 13-12 after one quarter, but trailed the Savages, 26-24 at halftime.

In the third quarter, the Hawks had a 10-8 scoring edge

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as the teams headed into the final eight minutes tied 3434. Lynnville-Sully outscored Sigourney, 17-11, in the fourth quarter to win.

“The girls really cleaned up our defense in the second half,” Hulsing said. “Sigourney had several long possessions where we were playing defense for 3045 seconds, and not giving them any looks. I thought we did a better in the second half moving the ball and finishing at the rim.”

Brenna Lanser ripped the nets for 16 points, grabbed eight rebounds, dished out five assists and made two steals for the Hawk girls. Carson Fisk scored 12 points and had six rebounds. Mariah Vos and Jelissa Rozendaal each has is rebounds, and Camryn Russell had two steals.

Lynnville-Sully shot 40 percent, 18-of-45, from the field and went 13-of-24 at the freethrow line. Sigourney con-

nected on 14-of-45 field goal attempts for 31 percent. The Savages had six 3-pointers in the game and tossed in 11-of16 free throw tries.

Sigourney (11-1, 8-1) was led by Autumn Barthelman with 14 points. Leah Carter scored 11 points.

In the boys’ game, the Hawks rolled up an 18-4 lead by the end of the first quarter.

The Savages did score in double figures in the second period, but still trailed the Hawks 34-19 at halftime.

Lynnville-Sully’s defense gave up just 10 points in the second half. The Hawks went on a 26-5 run the third quarter and finished with a 14-5 surge in the final period.

“Our defensive energy was good tonight. That got us going offensively,” Lynnville-Sully boys’ head coach Nick Harthoorn said. “We were able to get a lot of good shots and convert them at a high percentage.”

Lynnville-Sully shot 58.5 percent, 31-of-53, from the field and sank 10-of-13 charity attempts. Sigourney was held to 29 percent, 11-of-38, from the field and downed 5-of-8 free throw tries.

Brevin Hansen paced the Hawks with 17 points, seven rebounds and five steals. Jesse Van Wyk tossed in 10 points

Boys Continued from Page 1B

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Denying a clear path to the basket by Norwalk freshman guard Bowen Born (13) is Newton freshman post player Quintrail Coley (42) in the first half of Tuesday’s game at Newton.

Girls Continued from Page 1B Ellie Horn, who followed up a career-high 19-point performance on Saturday with 15 points Tuesday night, tossed in her first basket of the night.

Taylor Shipley’s basket made it 10-4. Up 10-8 as the clock wound down in the first quarter, Walters scored on a drive right to the basket.

A 3-pointer and a field goal

by Gianna Bellizzi pulled Norwalk even, 13-13, by the 6:08 mark of the second period.

Horn answered with a quick jumper and a free throw. On the second charity attempt by Horn, Newton’s Ryanne Rausch pulled the rebound, was fouled and downed two free throws.

Newton was up by five but Bellizzi hit another three to cut the margin to two points.

Newton owned the final two minutes of the first half reeling off 10 unanswered points.

Rausch had seven of those including a three-point play with 24 seconds on the clock.

Horn had a putback basket and Walters hit a free throw to help give Newton a 28-16 lead at the break.

“Our defense got us started. It took us awhile to get into communicating like we needed to,” Sharp said. “Defensively, we locked down and

communicated well, especially in the second and third quarters. We got stops, played offense and got great shots. It was a nice pattern.”

The Cardinals downed the first two baskets of the third quarter. They hit three 3-pointers in the period, which they rolled on a 17-11 surge. Courtney Jacobsen, Walters and Rausch dialed up from long distance.

Rausch’s was a buzzer-beater to lift Newton to a 45-27 lead going into the fourth.

Marcelina Marvelli followed suit to begin the final eight minutes to push it to 4827. With 4:30 remaining the game, a jump shot by Horn had Newton’s lead to 52-29.

Rausch recorded a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds plus had two assists. Walters finished with 14 points, hitting three of the team’s six 3-point field goals.

Newton was 8-of-11 at the line.

Taylor Shipley and Horn each pulled down seven rebounds while Walters and Shipley dished out four assists apiece. Newton had a 41-27 rebounding edge over Norwalk.

Miranda Hughes led the Warriors with 13 points. The Warriors cashed in on 16-of25 free throw attempts.

Newton won the junior varsity game 40-25 after lead-

“Offensively, we couldn’t find a rhythm tonight. When we win the rebounding battle, we win games and that didn’t happen tonight,” Liley said.

Newton shot just 34 percent, 16-of-47, from the field which included an 8-of27 night from beyond the 3-point arc. Norwalk shot 60 percent, 21-of-35, overall and went 6-of-10 from 3-point range. The Warriors cashed in on 14-of-21 free throw tries to the Cardinals’ 9-of-10.

Newton had 24 rebounds and Norwalk had 26, but scored on many of its offensive rebounds.

Sturtz had 17 points, four rebounds, three steals and two assists for Newton. Gholson pulled seven rebounds.

Ventling and Maher had two assists apiece.

Vaske finished with 23 points and Tyler Endres added 17 points. Bowen Born was

and controlled six rebounds.

Tanner Foster scored 13 points and Rylan James added 12 points. Tyler Van Zante dished out five assist and made three steals.

For the Savages, Dustin Haines was the top scorer with eight points. Brady Powers had seven points.

The Lynnville-Sully girls (12-0, 9-0) and boys (10-1, 7-1) play at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., respectively, on Friday in a SICL doubleheader against English Valleys.

Girls’ Game Lynnville-Sully 13-11-10-17—51 Sigourney 12-14-8-11—45 Lynnville-Sully (FG/3-pt): Lanser 4/1-5-3-16, Fisk 4-4-0-12, Vos 4-0-3-8, Russell 1/1-2-27, Rozendaal 2-2-5-6, Meyer 1-0-0-2, Scandridge 0-0-1-0. TOTALS: 16/2-13-14-51.

Sigourney (FG/3-pt): A. Barthelman 3/2-2-414, Carter 3/1-2-0-11, Waechter 1/1-2-4-7, S. Barthelman 0/2-1-4-7, Ohland 1-1-5-3, Magill 0-3-0-3, Stahr 0-0-3-0. TOTALS: 8/6-11-20-45 Boys’ Game Lynnville-Sully 18-16-26-14—74 Sigourney 4-15-5-5—29 Lynnville-Sully (FG/3-pt): Hansen 6/1-2-217, Van Wyk 5-0-0-10, Van Zante 1-0-1-2, Vander Linden 2-3-0-7, Foster 5/1-0-2-13, Hofer 2-1-0-5, Trettin 2-0-0-4, James 4-41-12, McCoy 1-0-1-2, Lukehart 1-0-1-2. TOTALS: 29/2-10-8-74.

Sigourney (FG/3-pt): Haines 2/1-1-1-8, W. Magill 0-2-2-2, Bell 0-0-1-0, Powers 1/12-1-7, S. Magill 2-0-2-4, Baumert 2-0-1-4, Weber 2-0-2-4. TOTALS: 9/2-5-10-29.

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9-of-10 at the line on his way to 15 points.

“We’ve played a fairly tough schedule to get going on this and we had a bad game. We have to adjust and come out ready to play on Friday. I’m confident we will do that,” Liley said.

Newton plays at 7:30 p.m.

Friday against Pella Christian, which handed Class 3A No. 2 Dallas Center-Grimes its first loss Tuesday 58-43, at Pella.

Pella Christian is tied atop the Class 2A rankings Gholson has 1,066 career points and is 10 away from tying the NHS all-time mark of 1,076 held by Tyler Wood.

Norwalk 13-13-17-19—62 Newton 16-10-10-13—49 Newton (FG/3-pt): Sturtz 3/2-5-4-17, Graham 0/2-0-4-6, Gholson 3/3-3-1-18, Vanderlaan 0/1-0–3-3, Ventling 1-1-4-3, Maher 1-0-4-2. TOTALS: 8/8-9-20-49.

Norwalk (FG/3-pt): Rosonke 1-0-2-2, Vaske 3/5-2-2-23, Born 3-9-1-15, J. Endres 1/1-0-1-5, Bowels 0-0-2-0, Moritz 0-0-1-0, T. Endres 7-3-2-17. TOTALS: 15/614-11-62.

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Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Newton High’s Taylor Shipley (30) applies defensive pressure against Norwalk’s Miranda Hughes (14) in Tuesday’s Little Hawkeye Conference game at Newton.

ing 15-11 at halftime. Abbie Barr and Emily Valtman each had 10 points. Peyton Maher added eight points while Mackenzie Baker and Harlie Durr each had four points.

Lakin Jenkins and Rachel Rhoads had two points apiece. Rhoads went down with a knee injury in the first

half and did not return to the game.

Newton’s junior varsity and varsity teams play at Pella Christian starting at 4:45 p.m.

Friday.

Norwalk 8-8-11-15—42 Newton 12-16-17-11—56 Newton (FG/3-pt): Rausch 3/1-6-5-15, Forsyth 0-0-2-0, Walters 2/3-1-2-14, Mar-

velli 0/1-0-1-3, Shipley 2-0-2-4, Jacobsen 1/1-0-2-5, Horn 7-1-2-15, Bestell 0-0-5-0.

TOTALS: 15/3-8-21-56.

Norwalk (FG/3-pt): Origer 0-0-2-0, Campbell 0/1-6-3-9, Hughes 3/1-4-4-13, Laire 0-2-4-2, Bellizzi 1/2-0-0-8, LeQuatte 2-41-8, Westvold 1-0-1-2. TOTALS: 7/4-1615-42.

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January 11 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT OF JASPER COUNTY JPMorgan Mortgage Acquisition Corp Plaintiff, vs.

Tim Renaud; Parties in Possession; Tammy L. Renaud; State of Iowa - Child Support Recovery Unit; State of Iowa - Child Support Recovery Unit; Unknown Spouse, if any, of Tim Renaud; Barbara Ann Renaud, et al.

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EQUITY NO: EQCV120141 ORIGINAL NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION You are notified that a petition has been filed in the office of this court naming you as a defendant in this action. The petition was filed on September 12, 2016, and prays for foreclosure of Plaintiffs mortgage in favor of the Plaintiff on the property described in this notice and judgment for the unpaid principal amount of $123,410.89, with 3.875% per annum interest thereon from February 1, 2016, together with late charges, advances and the costs of the action including (but not limited to) title costs and reasonable attorney's fees, as well as a request that said sums be declared a lien upon the following described premises from February 17, 2009, located in Jasper county, Iowa: LOT TEN IN BLOCK SIXTEEN IN EDMUNDSON'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF NEWTON, JASPER COUNTY, IOWA, AS APPEARS IN THE PLAT OF RECORDED IN BOOK 1B, AT PAGE 266 IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY., commonly known as 824 East 10th Street North, Newton, IA 50208 (the “Property”) The petition further prays that the mortgage on the above described real estate be foreclosed, that a special execution issue for the sale of as much of the mortgaged premises as is necessary to satisfy the judgment and for other relief as the Court deems just and equitable.

For further details, please review the petition on file in the clerk's office. The Plaintiffs attorney is Emily Bartekoske, of SouthLaw, P.C.; whose address is 1401 50th Street, Suite 100, West Des Moines, IA 50266.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY COUNCIL OF NEWTON, IOWA Notice is hereby given that the Newton City Council will hold a Public Hearing at the regular City Council Meeting at 6:00 P.M. on Monday, January 16, 2017, in the Council Chambers of City Hall at 101 W. 4th St. S., Newton, on the following: Amendment to North Central Urban Renewal Plan.

The amendment specifies upcoming projects and their costs and contains an analysis of funding mechanisms in conformance with Iowa Code requirements.

At the hearing, the City Council shall receive oral and written comments on the proposed amendment from any citizen.

Additional information can be obtained from the Finance and Development Department, 101 W. 4th St. S., Newton, Iowa, (641) 792-2787.

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Newton, Iowa. If you do not, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

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

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

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