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Car flips, woman trapped in morning F48 accident Elderly driver alert for rescue crews

By Mike Mendenhall Newton Daily News COLFAX — A car flipped on its head and an elderly driver was trapped after losing control on a sharp curve Thursday morning, one

mile east of Colfax on Highway F48.

Jasper County Sheriff John Halferty said on scene Thursday the woman was conscious and responsive when emergency crews arrived at 8:04 a.m. Rescue workers had to use the jaws of life to free the woman from the vehicle.

The driver was traveling eastbound on Highway F48 in a mid-sized fourdoor sedan when she

lost control.

The identity of the driver was not released by press time Thursday while law enforcement notified her family of the accident. She was transported to a Des Moines hospital by Colfax ambulance for treatment. Law enforcement is blaming ice which developed on the highway overnight for the crash.

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Mike Mendenhall/Daily News Rescue crews begin clean up at the site of a single-vehicle accident Thursday morning on Highway F48, one mile east of Colfax. An elderly female driver was transported to a Des Moines hospital after the crash but rescue crews said she was conscious and responsive at the scene.

Jasper County Historical Museum seeking community support for Challenge Grant

Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News The Jasper County Historical Museum needs community support to receive the Challenge Grant. Residents are asked to step up and show their support for the museum in its role for documenting and preserving the local history.

By Jessica Lowe Special to Newton Daily News Visiting the Jasper County Historical Museum is an eye-opening experience. The museum offers the opportunity for visitors to learn about local history and Jasper County residents’ role on the national stage through a variety of exhibits, displays, tours and special events.

One anonymous donor has created the Challenge Grant for the museum to help encourage former and fellow Jasper County citizens to step up and support the museum and its role in documenting and preserving local history. “(The Challenge Grant do-

nor) has been a longtime supporter and is aware of the failure of local donations to keep up with expenses,” said Ken Barthelman, JCHM executive director.

Barthelman, who has been with the museum since February 2014, said donations remain at what they were more than a decade ago, however expenses to manage the museum have doubled and in some cases even tripled in the past 16 years.

“Our donations remain very similar to what they were in 1999,” he said, “at the same time our utilities totaled $5,500 compared to $14,000 this year, and insurance was $3,325 compared to $8,000.”

The museum is working to

promote the Challenge Grant to help maximize donations that are made between now and May 31. An ad promoting the museum’s fundraising efforts said “after current donations are added to memorials, bequests and other sources of operating income, we still have a shortfall of $50,000.

To meet our budget we need contributions from a greater number of local residents including local business and industry, than we have ever had.”

The funds raised from individuals and businesses will be extremely important in the coming years for the museum, Barthelman said.

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Action plan targets city efficiencies

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News The city’s progress in the area of having an effective, efficient, democratic governance was presented to the city council in the t h i r d monthly update Umsted on the 2015-2017 strategic action plan. These areas are part of four essential purposes the city identified as a part of the action plan that serves as more of a detailed guide

of what the city staff are working on to further the city’s goals.

“The city’s purpose is to protect and prudently manage the city’s resources to enhance transparency, accountability, integrity, efficiency, effectiveness and innovations of all operations to provide responsive customer service to support database decision making with timely short term and long range analysis and to attract, motivate and develop a high quality workforce dedicated to collaborative decision making,” city management analyst Natalie Umsted said.

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Newton group sees Waukee program firsthand Trip organized by local STEM chair

By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News WEST DES MOINES — A group of Newton officials who have roles in education, economic development or both took a trip in December to see a Waukee High School program in action. They returned impressed with what was on display.

A recently launched program that allows businesses to host high

school students for halfdays of internship-style experience hosted a small group of Newton visitors at the offices of the design firm Shive-Hattery in West Des Moines. There, the Newton group was able to learn about a type of collaboration that could easily be duplicated in Jasper County.

The Center for Advanced Professional Studies, or CAPS, was renamed the Waukee Aspiring Professional Experience in June 2015.

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Colfax man to enter plea deal in sexual abuse case

By Mike Mendenhall Newton Daily News A Colfax man who allegedly had a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old female in Newton will not see trial, according to documents recently filed in Jasper County District Court.

Jordan A. Jenkins, 22,

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will have a plea hearing March 14 at the Jasper County Cour thouse.

He was originally scheduled to go on trial for third-degree

sexual abuse on March 9.

According to a criminal complaint filed at the time of his arrest in May 2015, Jenkins allegedly entered into consensual sexual relationship with the 15-year-old victim in Feb. 14, 2015. The Jasper County Sheriff ’s Office began an investigation in March and the victim stated she in-

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Jenkins first pleaded not guilty in the case on June 25, 2015.

Contact Mike Mendenhall at mmendenhall@newtondailynews.com

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vited the defendant over to a Newton residence where their interactions became physical.

Jenkins denied any involvement with the victim, but the sheriff ’s office stated in its report that evidence supports the then-15-yearold’s claims. Deputies said although the alleged relationship was consensual, the

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Fitness Courses Newton YMCA

1701 S. Eighth Ave. E.

Classes are free for members; $9 for a nonmember adult day pass.

Arthritis Foundation YMCA Aquatic Program Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays — 1 to 2 p.m.

This class is geared toward those with arthritis and other joint or muscle problems. Exercises are done in the water to help alleviate pain and increase movement.

Body Pump Mondays, Wednesdays — 7 to 8 p.m.

Body Pump is for anyone looking to get lean, toned and fit – fast. Using light to moderate weights with lots of repetition, BODYPUMP gives you a total body workout. Instructors will coach you through the moves and techniques pumping out encouragement, motivation and great music. For more information, visit www.lesmills.com/workouts/fitness-classes/ bodypump/ Kids Zumba Wednesdays — 4:15 to 5 p.m.

A kid-friendly class that gets kids moving. Kids will shake, wiggle and have a blast in this Zumba-themed class geared toward children ages 4-12.

Submitted Photo Clementines and kiwis are great wintertime citrus options because both can be used in a variety of recipes — vinaigrettes, salads, desserts and salsas which pair nicely with fish or chicken.

Line Dancing Thursdays — 9 to 10 a.m.

The instructor repeatedly goes over the steps to a dance and then plays the song and we do the dance to the song. For each new song the steps are always gone over first.

It’s a wonderful time for citrus, clementines

Water Aerobics Monday through Friday — 6 to 7 a.m. and 9 to 10 a.m.

Water exercises are considered the safest form of exercise because the body is supported by the water and the water resistance provides maximum benefits without pain or sore, stiff muscles. The class is designed for everyone, regardless of fitness level.

By Jenny Thompson Newton Hy-Vee Dietitian People often associate citrus fruits with the tropics and summertime, but citrus fruits are actually in season during the winter, too. Clementines and kiwis are great wintertime citrus options because both can be used in a variety Thompson of recipes — vinaigrettes, salads and desserts, just to name a few. On top of being versatile, clementines and kiwis are packed full of healthy nutrients.

Here are a few reasons you might want to consider incorporating clementines and kiwis into your next snack this January: 1. Both are snack-sized and portable. Clementines and kiwis are perfect for lunchboxes, purses or back-

packs. To eat a kiwi, simply cut the kiwi in half, scoop out the inside with a spoon, and enjoy.

2. Both are excellent sources of vitamin C. Two clementines contain 290 percent of the recommended daily allowance of vitamin C and are only 80 calories total. Two kiwis contain 230 percent of the recommended daily allowance of vitamin C and contain only 90 calories total. Vitamin C helps protect our immune system and fight off the flu.

3. Clementines are also a good source of potassium and fiber. Potassium helps maintain healthy fluid balance and releases energy during exercise. Fiber helps with digestion and helps keep our heart healthy, too.

4. Kiwis offer vitamins E and K (even more than avocados). Vitamin E is an antioxidant that helps protect our bodies from cancer-causing damage, while vitamin K plays an integral role in blood coagulation.

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1 cup peeled and cubed kiwis (about 4 kiwis) 1 cup peeled and cubed mango (about 1 1/2 mango) 1/2 cup peeled, separated and halved clementines (about 1 clementines) 1/2 cup diced sweet red pepper 1/2 cup diced onion 1 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice 2 tsp minced fresh mint or 1 tsp dried mint 1 tsp honey Chopped jalapeno peppers, optional 1. Combine Mighties, mangoes, Cuties, red pepper, onion, lemon juice, mint and honey in a large bowl. Stir in jalapeno peppers, if desired.

2. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Daily Values: 6% vitamin A, 2 % calcium, 60% vitamin C Nutrition Facts per serving: Calories: 30, Protein: 1g, Carbohydrate: 8g, Saturated Fat: 0g, Cholesterol: 0mg, Sodium: 0mg, Dietary Fiber: 1g, Sugars: 5g, Fat: 0g

Healthy habits to combat stress Metro Creative Daily exercise is an effective way to combat stress Stress has an immediate and potentially long-term effect on the human body. Though it’s a natural response to both good and bad experiences, stress, when chronic, can produce a host of negative consequences that greatly diminish one’s quality of life. · Develop a support network. Speaking about problems with trusted friends and family members can be an effective way to combat stress. · Get more exercise. Routine exercise is another healthy way to combat stress.

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· Don’t lean on alcohol after stressful days. Many people respond to stressful days by consuming alcohol. While alcohol helps some people forget a stressful day, it also produces psychological and physiological side effects that can compound the effects of the very stress drinkers are looking to relieve. · Breathe deeply. The American Institute of Stress notes that focused breathing is a relaxation response that stimulates the nervous system and promotes a sense of calmness.

Stress if a fact of life for many people. But while stress may be inevitable, it can be overcome.

Classes are free and located in the Worship Center.

Ground Zero Fitness facilitator is Kacy Snyder.

Basic Step Aerobics Mondays, Wednesdays — 8:15 a.m.

Cardio Pump Mondays, Wednesdays — 9 a.m.

Tuesdays, Thursdays — 5:30 p.m.

Chair Workout (located in The Way Cafe) Tuesdays, Fridays — 12:15 p.m.

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

Begin Basics Healthy Lifestyle and Weight Management 6 p.m., Monday Newton Hy-Vee Club Room

Be healthy, be fit, be happy with this seven-week educational course. Cost is $49, just $1 a day. The Anytime Fitness in Newton is also offering a discounted two-month membership for all Begin participants. A new topic is featured each week and discussions are enhanced with hands-on activities and in-aisle tours.

Register by calling your Newton Hy-Vee dietitians at 641-792-7030.

Newton Wellness Coalition 2016 Kickoff 7:30 p.m., Tuesday Newton High School

Several Newton community members will spend time on the exercise equipment on the mezzanine during the NHS junior varsity and varsity boys basketball game. Come join in on the fun.

Winter Warmers Cooking Class 6 p.m., Jan. 26 Newton Hy-Vee Club Room

Jenny Thompson RD, LD, CDE, will prepare healthy recipes to warm you up this January. Recipes and samples will be provided. To register, call 641-792-7030 or stop by customer service.

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Local & State News Grant Continued from Page 1A “We had some carry-over funds that helped in the recent past, but failure to raise the funds could impact the museum within the next year,” he said. “The museum is not in danger of closing this year and we continue to look at other possible sources of funds to ensure that doesn’t ever happen.”

Those wishing to support

Program Continued from Page 1A The program brings to students real-world applications to high school students, giving them projects and exposure to a business environment that educates both the student and the business.

The tour included Lin Chapé, chair of Newton’s STEM Initiative Council; Newton Schools Superintendent Bob Callaghan, Newton High School Principal Bill Peters, Newton School Board President Sheri Benson, Goodwill Career Connection Center Coordinator Miranda Kulis DMACC Business Solutions Coordinator Kelly Mitchell and Tanya Michener and Frank Liebl of the Newton Development Corporation.

“To me the program

Plan Continued from Page 1A Within the overall purpose, the city has three goals to focus work. First, to be good stewards of financial resources and assets is to be accomplished through providing financial projections, policy updates and asset management.

“We’ve had two separate trend reports, a financial trends report and a performance measure report, which covered more than 300 indicators, which were provided to city council in December,” Umsted said. “Both of these reports are designed to help city council learn to ask questions and for directors and the public so we can be transparent about the trends

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JCHM can do so by making a tax-deductible donation which will be matched thanks to the Challenge Grant. Donations can be made to the Jasper County Historical Museum and mailed to PO Box 834, Newton, Iowa 50208.

Annual support of more than $25 includes a subscription to the quarterly newsletter and a free season pass. With the season pass, individuals can enjoy many of the exhibits old and new at JCHM.

Museum volunteer Diane Dafflitto said she has a hard time sharing with visitors her favorite exhibit because there are so many to choose from representing the many people and places that have made up Jasper County’s rich history.

“I love the fact that we have a lovely flower vase in the Victorian living room that was beautifully painted by a member of the Maytag family; the Victorian living room also contains the fireplace mantle

offers one more avenue to help students find relevance for their learning in the marketplace,” Benson said. “As we move from an industrialized workplace, it is important for public education to support a multiplicity of paths to engage learning so that our youth flourish in their future endeavors and possess courage to explore different opportunities.”

The group met with APEX Executive Director Michelle Hill, some instructors and mentors from Shive-Hattery and students from Waukee High School.

Shive-Hattery was the “catalyst” partner in developing the program, which has already helped students make valuable connections with central Iowa employers.

Students spend a half-day attending regular school at Waukee

High and then half a day at a business in their chosen field. The Newton group heard from several Waukee students who articulated many benefits of the program.

The listed categories for the APEX program are bioscience and value-added agriculture, business, technology and communications, engineering, events, financial, insurance and human services. However, the business landscape of a community might dictate these categories, which could expand as the area grows.

Newton, DMACC and the college’s Career Academy have had similar partnerships through the years, and Kulis and Peters are putting together a Newton-based program that will start placing students soon.

Benson said the time and patience invested by employers is important

that are occurring in our community and how to address those issues.”

Second, the city is working to align technology to provide better information access and convenience. There are several ways city officials hope to move forward in this goal including making payments more convenient, improving public Internet access connectivity, having quality audio/ video communications, staying up to date on website information and continuing the “Get to Know Newton” campaign.

Finally, the city is working to enhance organization systems and developing a high quality workforce. The city hopes to accomplish that goal through training, using the lean ini-

tiative, working on performance management, addressing works compensation standards and collaborating.

“City staff has also completed the lean process mapping in several areas including EMS reporting, permit processing, payroll process and nuisance enforcement. We are starting to realize improved and more efficient processes through that system,” Umsted said.

With all four essential purposes having been presented over the past several months, the process will start over again with a second update on the purpose of making Newton a safe community at the next city council meeting.

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

from the Hotel Colfax,” Dafflitto said. “The country school room displays many of the features I experienced myself in grade school. ... The contributions made by Herman Deaton are just awesome to experience.

The military area, the steam engine, the barn, the blacksmith shop, the tool display, the Maytag display … There are so many areas that all have importance that I just cannot list them all. Everyone needs to come visit.”

Dafflitto hopes the fundraiser will remind people what an asset the museum is to the Jasper County community and spur a renewed interest in local history.

“The Jasper County Historical Society and Museum holds the memories of many citizens of prior generations,” she said.

“The artifacts we receive from the past, present, and future contributors allows for all visitors to share in our local history.”

Submitted Photo Newton education and economic development leaders recently toured a program that serves Waukee High School students called “Aspiring Professional Experience,” or APEX. Here, Newton school board president Sheri Benson, center, poses with Waukee High seniors Grant Brown, left, and Herve Twagirumukiza, also a senior.

on many levels. She noted the sacrifices made to allow the APEX program to shine.

“The most impressive aspect of the program is the number of adults — both school district and private sec-

tor — who are willing to come together and create this opportunity for students,” Benson said. “Second was the engagement of the students and the confidence they expressed in themselves, as well

Rollover Continued from Page 1A “Apparently there was another (accident) earlier this morning. With the temperature warming and cooling we’re going to get some frost on the roads,” Halferty said.

The sheriff ’s office reported another minor accident on the west-

as the disappointment in knowing that they would be back in regular classrooms (for the spring) semester.”

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

bound lane of Highway F48 after the 8:04 a.m. crash, but Halferty said the vehicle was able to pull back on to the road and drive away with no injuries.

Colfax Fire, Colfax Police and the Prairie City Police Departments also assisted on scene Thursday morning.

Contact Mike Mendenhall at mmendenhall@newtondailynews.com

Correction In the photo cutline of the “Emerson Hough to get much needed upgrades” story that ran on page 1A of Wednesday’s Newton Daily News, the name of an FRK Design intern was misspelled. The intern is Rachelle Hines.

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Opinion

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President Obama said during his final State of the Union address Tuesday night that he has few regrets moving into the final year of his presidency with one exception — the divisiveness in Washington is greater than when he took office.

Ridding the U.S. Capitol of gridlock was a key promise the president made in 2008. POTUS argued Tuesday that the American people are not nearly as divided as the elected leaders that they send to D.C., but the pressure of re-election and from the party basis to hold firm on principle and not concede compromise has Republicans and Democrats agreeing on very little in the halls of Congress.

There is, however, an oddball issue that seems to have closed some of the daylight between Republican and Democratic Party officials — Donald Trump.

The billionaire hotel developer has clearly scared the Republican Party establishment with their inability to control his message and

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his extreme views suggesting registration and a blanket “temporary” ban on Muslim in the U.S. This rejection of Trump’s platform was a key theme for both parties Tuesday night.

South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley — the daughter of Indian immigrants and one of the lead voices in the removal of the Confederate battle flag from the state’s capitol building last year — made it clear in her Republican rebuttal to the president’s speech that she urges Republican caucus goers and primary voters to reject Trump’s negativity.

“During anxious times, it can be tempting to follow the siren call of the angriest voices. We must resist that temptation,” Haley said. “No one who is willing to work hard, abide by our laws, and love our traditions should ever feel unwelcome in this country.”

She didn’t go as far as Democrats, subtly insisting refugees with “unverifiable intentions” shouldn’t be allowed into U.S. boarders, but she tried to reaffirm

the Constitutional protection of religious freedom.

Obama also indirectly referenced the themes of Trump’s campaign, arguing that America is constantly evolving but the fear of those who worship a different god, wear different clothing or speak a different language rejects the core of what makes us Americans.

“America has been through big changes before . Each time, there have been those who told us to fear the future, who claimed we could slam the brakes on change, promising to restore past glory if we just got some group or idea that was threatening America under control,” Obama said.

He continued this point later in the speech.

“We need to reject any politics that targets people because of race or religion,” Obama said. “This isn’t a matter of political correctness. It’s a matter of understanding what makes us strong. The world respects us not just for our arsenal; it respects us for our di-

versity and our openness and the way we respect every faith.”

Trump’s rhetoric could cause greater distrust between disenfranchised religious and racial minorities within our own boarders and a temporary surge in anti-American sentiments among terrorized citizens in destabilizing Middle Eastern countries —those looking for leaders who promise help in their suffering.

But, perhaps, in his unfiltered discrimination Trump could have an unexpected effect, reminding Americans of our common right of religious freedom.

I would never presume to say Trump is the mastermind of the greatest reverse psychology experiment in the history of mankind. Then again, if his campaign has taught us anything about the media/hotel mogul, it’s that if he would allow himself to become the county’s political scapegoat it would be HUGE! Contact Mike Mendenhall at mmendenhall@newtondailynews.com

Empty Nest

God Bag

Letters to the Editor

It’s about freedom Carol Jones Newton In his 1992 presidential campaign, Bill Clinton said, “It’s the economy, stupid!” I’ll borrow that language to say something about 2016. “It’s about freedom, stupid.” It’s not the economy, not gun control, not healthcare, not immigration. It’s not racism, not inequality, not welfare, not hunger, not education. It’s not any one issue but the using of an issue, wrapping it in compassion, throwing in emotion, and offering a “helpful” solution. We must be aware, however, that with every good and noble regulation, freedom is eroded.

Carson has moral character Doug Smith Alexandria, Ind. I don’t live in your community, and my aim is not to be intrusive. I know the people of Iowa take their lead role in the national electoral process seriously. I also know that many feel, as I do, that this country is at a precipice. We are facing a war with an enemy who wants to de-

Big government programs keep people dependent, and a dependent people willingly give up some freedom for what they perceive to be solutions to their problems. Imagine yourself in the middle of a circle. Surrounding you is hard-fought-for, one-ofa-kind American freedom. The circumference of your circle is the limited government designed by our founders, to do for you what you cannot do for yourself, things like national defense, fire and police protection and infrastructure of roads, sewer, etc. As government gets bigger and more involved in our lives, even in ways that appear good and helpful, your freedom gets smaller and government becomes more pow-

erful and intrusive. In 1775, Patrick Henry said, “Give me liberty or give me death.” What was so worth it about liberty that he was willing to die for it? Dust off your history books and revisit the 27 grievances claimed against King George III in the Declaration of Independence. You might be surprised to find they sound all too familiar. Make no mistake, our freedoms today, freedoms enjoyed by no other country in the world, are being diminished in the name of all the goodness meant to entice us. Sometimes, the best solutions hurt a little but do the most good in the long run.

Listen to the candidates. What are they promising? Will it be worth it?

stroy our entire way of life. Our citizens are more divided along socio-economic, racial, political and gender lines than I can ever remember. There is even division among those who support and those who despise law enforcement. We are treacherously approaching insolvent debt.

I also know that many of you agree with me that our current leadership has faltered ineptly to deal with these and many other problems. We can turn it around.

We have elected politicians repeatedly, and it isn’t working.

One candidate for president has the moral character and the willingness to listen to people from many different backgrounds, and that is Dr. Ben Carson. Nobody else seems to recognize that this divided house cannot stand.

Neurosurgeons have a swagger like fighter pilots. Even if kind, they are not weak. I respect your thoughtful consideration. Let’s have a positive election.

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With knowing hands, I opened the old lunch sack. There it was in my o w n h a n d writing on a piece of scratch p a p e r.

All the wants I had wanted By Curt Swarm y e a r s Guest Columnist a g o and, I knew before I even read what I had written down, they had all come true.

What is this elixir of good fortune? Simple, it’s a God Bag. You write down on a piece of paper all your wants. And be honest. You put this list of wants in a paper sack, use a box if you want, write “God Sack” or “God Box” on it, tuck it away in a drawer or any good hiding place, and forget it. What you are doing physically, metaphorically, and symbolically is turning your wants over to God, and letting him (her) take care of them. What you are doing subconsciously is taking ownership for your wants, or setting yourself up mentally for working toward them.

Over the course of the last thirty years or so, this is the third God Bag I have made. (Hmm, one every 10 years.) I then find the God Bag when I’m moving and packing up drawers or cleaning out cupboards. There it will be. I open it up, and read what I wrote down years before. Lo and behold, everything I had wanted, or wished for, has come true. This has happened three times.

The first time it happened, I was shocked beyond belief at the realization that I had achieved everything I had wanted, and hadn’t even realized it. When it happened a second time, I was beginning to see the pattern. By the third time, which was during the move Ginnie and I made recently to the farm, it was getting to be old hat.

In other words, it doesn’t take complicated lists of goals—short term, midterm, long-term—that

you stick on the bathroom mirror to remind yourself of daily, or hang above the door so that you see them on the way out, or listen to on a car player to keep yourself motivated. These are all popular techniques that work to some degree. But, everyone else that uses that bathroom, walks out that door, or rides in the car with you, are privy to your goals, and may question you or try to talk you out of them “Oh, you’re setting yourself up for failure.”

And, you soon get tired of those memory joggers anyway, and don’t pay attention to them. It’s amazing that I can brush my teeth, or do the things I do in a bathroom to get ready for the day, and not even read the list that’s stuck in front of my nose.

It’s January, the month of resolutions. Weight loss, stop smoking, completing that college education, are all common resolutions, as are daily exercise and eating right. The problem with resolutions are that they may be too public.

A God Bag, on the other hand, is personal and private. You don’t share it with anyone, therefore you can get down-anddirty honest with the most important person in your life—you. What do you really want? Put it down on the list, even if it’s selfish. What’s your wildest dream, even if it’s grandiose? What do you dislike about yourself that you want to change?

Put it all down. Tuck it away in a God Bag and forget it. Let God take care of all that stuff. Let His or Her will be done — not yours.

Miracles happen every day. There’s no reason why they can’t happen in your life. God is an equal-opportunity miracle worker. His light shines just as bright on the sick and poor as the healthy and rich.

Unlike the prescription for six-pack abs, the God Bag really works.

Have a good story? Call or text Curt Swarm in Mt. Pleasant at 319-217-0526 or email him at curtswarm@yahoo.com

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Obituaries Delores Cedarholm Jan. 7, 2016 Delores Cedarholm, 83, passed away peacefully Jan. 7, 2016, surrounded by her immediate family at River Bend Senior Living in Rochester, Minn. Delores is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, the Rev. H. Eugene Cedarholm; brother, Paul D. Hanson (Cynthia) of Belmont, Mass.; her three daughters, Lori (Craig) Hilmer of St. Charles, Minn., Beth Cedarholm of River Falls, Wis., and Jan Moore (Sean) of Mount Vernon; grandchildren, Alexandra Forbes, Abigail Forbes, Caleb Forbes, Sofia Carlson, Lena Carlson, Britta Carlson, Sam Moore and Anna Moore; a step-granddaughter, Doren Hilm-

er; and a Swedish exchange daughter, Karin Kaberger. Del’s Swedish heritage was very important to her and remains a strong part of her family’s life today. Delores is also aunt to numerous nieces and nephews.

Delores “Del” Esther Lydia, was born Nov. 13, 1932, in Wakefield, Mich., the daughter of Hans Victor and Lydia Hanson. She was a 1950 graduate of Wakefield High School and a 1954 graduate of Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minn. She worked as a parish worker at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Duluth, Minn., and as secretary to the Dean of Students and Registrar at Augustana Seminary in Rock Island, Ill., where she met her future husband H. Eugene. She later worked as a piano teacher and church organist. From 1983-95, she worked as a sales associate for Century 21 Mid-Iowa Realty in Newton. She married H. Eugene June

7, 1958.

Music was an important part of Del’s life. She played the piano, organ, flute and harp, and she loved to organize musical programs for church, nursing homes and family gatherings.

In addition, she enjoyed traveling, photography and preserving family, church and career memories. She was known to all who met her as being patient, kind and happy.

Del will also be remembered as a very fun and silly person who brought smiles and laughs to all!

She was active in her church (First Lutheran Church in Newton and St. Andrews Lutheran Church in Sully), and in numerous community groups. She served on the Care Review Committee for Nelson Manor in Newton. She was a member of the Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, the Newton Women’s Club, the Newton Fine Arts Department and the Greater Iowa Chapter of the American Harp

Society.

A service for Delores wil be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23 at Faith Lutheran Church in St. Charles, Minn., with the Rev. Steve McGinley officiating. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until time of services at the church. A memorial service will also be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27 at First Lutheran Church in Newton with the Rev. Zach Bey officiating.

Burial will take place in Marquette, Kan., at a later date. Memorial donations may be made in Delores’s name to ELCA World Hunger or to First Lutheran Church in Newton.

Sign Delores’s guestbook and view the memorial video at www. hofffuneral.com when it becomes available.

The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to River Bend and Seasons Hospice for their compassionate care for Delores. Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service of St. Charles is assisting the family with arrangements.

Breckenridge, Halferty, Parrott to host Jasper County ‘Meet and Greet’ events Newton Daily News House of Representatives candidate Wes Breckenridge, Jasper County Sheriff John Halferty and Jasper County Auditor Dennis Parrott will host a series of three “Meet and Greet” events in January around the county. All three will be in attendance for each event.

The first event is sponsored by Halferty from 10 a.m. to noon Satuday in Colfax at the Colfax Senior Citizen Center, 1 E. Howard St. Kellogg Mayor Mark Frymoyer will host the second event from 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 23 at the Kellogg Fire Station, 417 Front St. All three candidates sponsor

the third event from 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 30 at Uncle Nancy’s Coffeehouse, 114 N. Second Ave. W. in Newton.

Community members are invited to come discuss issues and concerns important to them.

Contact Wes Breckenridge for further information at 641-5216714 or email questions at electbreckenridge@gmail.com.

Anti-pipeline coalition to rally at statehouse The Bakken Pipeline Resistance Coalition will host its “Take Back Iowa Rally and Lobby Day” from 1 to 4 p.m.

Jan. 21 at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines.

Organizers say the rally will be to send a message “loud and clear”

to say no to the Bakken Pipeline and that Iowa belongs to us, not Dakota Access. Those wishing to join the rally

are asked to meet inside the rotunda. For more information visit the Bakken Pipeline Resistance Facebook page.

Police Blotter Newton Police Department • Lindsey R. Slycord, 34, of Newton, is charged with forgery and unauthorized use of credit card under $1,000 after authorities were called at 11:06 a.m. Dec. 2 to 1325 First Ave. W. Officers were called about a forgery and spoke with the victim who said he had checks forged from his checking account. The check was written at West End Sinclair for $40.27. Slycord was identified by the cashier. She said she would pay the victim back. Slycord was also accused of stealing a credit card and making several transactions. The victim said Slycord had been at his residence and had admitted to the theft and offered to

pay him back. Video evidence later showed Slycord using the card in the amount of $12.69. She was cited and released to appear.

• Joseph J. Young, 31, of Newton, is charged with operating while under the influence and possession of drug paraphernalia after authorities pulled him over at 1:29 a.m. Friday in the 600 block of South Second Avenue West. Officers smelled alcohol coming from Young who also had bloodshot, watery eyes. Young said he was not sure how much he had to drink. He had a BAC of .111. While searching his vehicle, officers found a glass pipe with marijuana residue in it. He was cited and released to appear.

Jasper County Sheriff ’s Office • Scott D. Underwood, 49, of Colfax, is charged with obstruction of emergency communications, false imprisonment and domestic abuse assault after authorities were called at 3:16 a.m. Sunday to 314 Forest St. in Colfax. The victim was getting some items that belonged to her when Underwood became angry and physically picked up the victim and carried her to his truck.

He took the victim’s phone so she could not make any calls and drove around with her for approximately three hours. He refused calls from the victim’s daughter.

He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

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• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

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

• Jasper County Democratic Central Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at in the Garden Room at Park Centre, 500 First St. N. in Newton.

Procedures, meeting locations and final preparations will be confirmed for the Feb. 1 caucuses. All Democrats are welcome to attend.

• 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.

• Legislative Coffee will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday in the Club Room at Hy-Vee, 1501 First Ave. E in Newton. The League of Women Voters is hosting the first Legislative Coffee of the Iowa State Legislature session, all of the elected officials representing Jasper County, Sen. Chaz Allen, Rep. Dan Kelley, Sen. Amy Sinclair and Rep. Greg Heartsill plan to attend.

• ARK of The Way will host a distribution at 9 a.m. Saturday at The Way, 2306 S. Third Ave. E. in Newton. Free diapers, wipes and winter clothes for children sizes 0-14 will be available.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 10 a.m.

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

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

• Monroe Legislative Forum will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday at Monroe City Hall, 206 W. Sherman St. District 14 State Sen. Amy Sinclair and District 28 State Rep. Greg Heartsill will be holding a legislative forum. They will be discussing the 2016 Iowa legislative session and field questions from constituents. Everyone is invited to attend.

• Jasper County Senior Citizens Center will host its monthly potluck and blue grass jam session at noon Saturday at the center, 702, E. Third St. S. in Newton. All blue grass music fans are invited.

• Narcotics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

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

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

• Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday at 219 N. Second Ave. W., in Newton.

• NAMI of Jasper County meeting will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Skiff Medical Center south board room, 204 N. Fourth Ave. E. in Newton.

Wes Breckenridge is scheduled to talk at this meeting.

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Gulf separating mother, son grows greater than distance DEAR ABBY: I moved overseas for work when I was 18. My father divorced my mom around the same time. I used to come back to the U.S. for two weeks every year to visit and stay with Mom. However, for the past eight years she has sent me emails “suggesting” in a roundabout way that I was not totally welcome.

Because of this, I haven’t been back in six years.

For the last 20-plus years I have given my mother about $7,000. Because I’m not welcome in her home, I told her I won’t give her any more.

She is now showing regret for her previous emails, but for me it’s too late. Since I’m no longer sending money, she will have to sell her condo.

She’s getting old and doesn’t have much time left, and I can’t wait until she passes on. I despise her. For me it is unacceptable for a mother to not welcome her son into her home for two weeks a year. Am I overreacting? Is my level of hate valid? — REJECTED SON IN THAILAND DEAR REJECTED SON: Not knowing your mother’s reason for implying you weren’t welcome to stay with her, your question is hard to answer. I understand why you would feel hurt, even angry. But looking forward to the day she’s no longer on this earth strikes me as an overreaction.

From what I have read on the subject — as well as personal experience — I have concluded that hatred is like acid. It hurts the hater worse than the person at whom it is aimed. At this point your mother has lost her son and now she’s losing her home. I’d say that’s a large dose of punishment for her lack of hospitality. If you can’t mend fences, then dwell on the positive things

you have in your life rather than wasting time wishing her dead.

DEAR ABBY: I’ve been married to my wife for nine years. She is addicted to Ambien and pain meds.

I love her with all my heart, but the constant trips to the hospital and emergency rooms have left me feeling numb. The episodes are all pretty much the same “Groundhog Day” scenario. I’m in so much pain emotionally.

They treat her because she claims to have lupus. The real story is her addiction. My question is, what do I do? She has been to the hospital at least 30 times in our nine years of marriage. Please help me help her.

Thank you. — TIRED IN TEXAS DEAR TIRED: You say the people at the hospital are unaware that your wife is a prescription drug addict. Why haven’t you told them the truth and revealed where your wife is getting all those pills? For too long you have tolerated a situation that is destructive for both of you.

You may love your wife and want to be supportive, but you can’t save her from her addiction. Only she can do that by admitting she’s out of control, seeking help and sticking to a program.

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Parish center damaged in Rockwell fire ROCKWELL — A parish center has sustained severe damage in a fire in Rockwell.

Multiple fire departments responded around 7:35 a.m. Tuesday to reports of smoke and flames at the Sacred Heart Parish Center, which is next to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Rockwell Fire Chief Mark Lowe says that the building was unoccupied at the time of the fire and that no one was injured.

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Seven students diagnosed with mumps, similar disease INDIANOLA — Seven students at Indianola High School have been diagnosed with mumps or a similar illness since the end of December. The first case was discovered just before Christmas break. Since then three other lab-confirmed cases have been reported along with three probable cases. Authorities say two of the seven students were not vaccinated. Students are required to be vaccinated with two doses of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine, although exceptions may be made.

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Officers cleared of charges from shooting death CEDAR RAPIDS — The Linn County attorney will not press charges against two Cedar Rapids officers for a shooting death.

Officers Bryson Garringer and Lucas Jones have been cleared of criminal charges for shooting and killing 21-year-old Jonathan Gossman on Oct. 20. The two officers fired 25 shots at the suspect after he reportedly fled the scene of a traffic stop and then pointed a gun at Garringer and a police dog.

girlfriend’s slaying

HAMPTON— A 61-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to allegations that he shot to death his girlfriend in northern Iowa.

Ronald Rand, of Hampton, entered the plea Tuesday. His trial date hasn’t been set.

Authorities say Rand shot 51-year-old Michelle Key at his home on Dec. 13.

Rand testified at his hearing that he’s lived in Hampton for 10 years and lived in Waterloo for six years before that.

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SIOUX CITY — Authorities say deputies have found a missing Sioux City woman lying in a snow-covered field in rural Woodbury County. The 24-year-old woman was last seen Sunday after leaving her job in Dakota City, Neb. Friends and relatives reported her missing on Monday.

Her cellphone location transmission led two deputies to her Tuesday on a farmstead near Moville.

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PCM begins sales pitch on $10 million bond Feb. 2 ballot set for referendum vote

By Mike Mendenhall Prairie City News Prairie City-Monroe Community Schools Superintendent Brad Jermeland is doing everything he can to make sure the Feb. 2 bond vote passes.

The superintendent, flanked by his building and department administrators, began a series of informational meetings this week with PCM residents and the Monroe and Prairie City city councils to present information on the upcoming $20 million district facilities renovations.

“We want to make sure you’re informed voters whether voting for or against (the bond),” Jermeland said during a public meeting Jan. 7 at PCM Middle School. “How you vote is up to you and we respect that. We just want to

Mike Mendenhall/Prairie City News PCM Community School District Superintendent Brad Jermeland speaks to an auditorium of 35 people Thursday at PCM Middle School in Prairie City. The meeting was the second in a series designed to inform the PCM public and district stakeholders on the proposed improvements and tax implications of a $20 million facilities renovation of the four district school buildings.

make sure we get good information to you.”

The PCM school board hopes these meetings will convince taxpayers to say “yes” to a $10 million bond to pay for half the project — a case the district has been making for more than two years. Voters can cast their ballot Feb. 2 at Monroe City Hall or the Prairie City Community Building.

At the Jan. 8 meeting Jermeland broke down the budget for each school’s renovation, coupled with a construction timeline for each phase of the project. All four school buildings will be receiving a multi-million dollar remodel and three of the buildings — the exception being Monroe Elementary School — will see additions.

The PCM Middle School

project has a planned $7 million price tag, Prairie City Elementary $2 million, Monroe Elementary $3.3 million and PCM High School will be the most extensive project at $8 million. The full plans with drawings and tables breaking down property tax implications can be found at the PCM district website.

Construction Schedule Monroe Elementary’s con-

struction schedule begins in the summer 2016, and includes main entrance renovation, adding electronic secure entry and fire sprinkler installation. In summer 2017 classroom renovation begins along with electrical service and new mechanical installation. This will feature central heating and cooling. Currently, Monroe Elementary is the only PCM school building without central air.

Prairie City Elementary School and PCM Middle School renovations will begin in the fall. Footings will be poured in the fall for both schools’ main entryway additions. By the winter of 2016, the additions will begin to take shape. This would include parking lot and sidewalk changes, separating drop off and bus lanes. In the summer of 2017, classroom renovations and mechanical installations will begin at the middle school as well as PCE site work.

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$1.6 billion Powerball jackpot goes to three winners in three states LOS ANGELES (AP) — An eye-popping and unprecedented Powerball jackpot whose rise to $1.6 billion became a national fascination will be split three ways.

The winners’ identities remain a mystery, but they bought their tickets in Florida, Tennessee and a Los Angeles suburb where even lottery losers were cel-

Submitted Photo Relics Midwest features unique furniture and relics created with reclaimed materials at Ron Fisher Furniture in Marshalltown.

Ron Fisher Furniture expands with artsy Relics Midwest showroom Newton Daily News MARSHALLTOWN — After 30 years of building custom furniture for the interior decorating and designer trade worldwide, Ron Fisher Furniture is introducing a new showroom open to the public.

The company’s founder, Ron Fisher, has opened Relics Midwest, featuring his unique furniture and relics created with reclaimed materials and priced below wholesale prices.

“At this point in my life, I’m 72 — I want to go back to my entrepreneurial beginnings making one-of-a-kind art pieces,” Fisher said. “After 30 years of custom furniture manufacturing, we

know how to build quality furniture.

By adding decorative effects with reclaimed materials along with paint colors, stains and furniture finishes the end result is functional art products that can be used daily.”

The new wholesale showroom is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday or by appointment at 406 S. First Ave., just south of downtown Marshalltown.

The designs at Relics Midwest compliment the styles that have made Ron Fisher Furniture (www.ronfisher. com) a success since 1985.

To see the new division of Ron Fisher Furniture visit online at www. relicsmidwest.com.

ebrating Thursday that such heady riches were won in their modest city.

The winners of the world-record jackpot overcame odds of 1 in 292.2 million to land on the numbers drawn Wednesday night, 4-819-27-34 and Powerball 10. They can take the winnings in annual payments spread over decades or a smaller amount in a lump sum.

The California ticket was sold at a 7-Eleven in Chino Hills, California, lottery spokesman Alex Traverso told The Associated Press. The winning ticket in Tennessee was sold in Munford, north of Memphis, according to a news release from lottery officials in that state. The winning Florida ticket was sold at a Publix grocery store in Melbourne Beach.

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Iowa justice: Judicial system is tackling racial disparity The Associated Press DES MOINES— The head of the Iowa Supreme Court told lawmakers Wednesday the state is making progress in addressing racial disparity in its criminal justice system, crediting new staff training and the implementation of local pilot programs that focus on juveniles.

In the annual Condition of the Judiciary speech, Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Cady said more than 700 judges, magistrates and other judicial branch staffers received training last year that helps them recognize implicit biases that may contribute to racial disparity. He also said three Iowa counties are working on pilot projects that try to eliminate racial disparities in the juvenile justice system. He said at least one program, in Johnson County, had reduced school referrals to juvenile court.

Johnson County’s juvenile court services office referred inquiries to Chris Wyatt, a juvenile court supervisor for the state’s Sixth Judicial District. A message left for him on Wednesday was not immediately returned.

Cady said in his judiciary speech last year that Iowa incarcerates about 9 percent of its adult African American males.

The figure means Iowa has one of the highest percentages in the nation, he said.

AP Photo Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Cady delivers his Condition of the Judiciary address to a joint session of the Iowa Legislature, Wednesday at the statehouse in Des Moines.

“When all Iowans have full confidence in the fairness of our jury system, justice is achieved.”

— Chief Justice Mark Cady

Messages left on Wednesday for Iowa-Nebraska NAACP President Betty Andrews were not immediately returned.

Cady’s speech to the Iowa General Assembly comes one day after Gov. Terry Branstad gave his annual Condition of the State address. In his speech, Branstad applauded Cady’s efforts on the issue.

Both men also referenced the need to better address human trafficking cases in the state,

though Branstad provided little detail. Cady in his speech said judges, juvenile court officers, law enforcement and others recently received training on how they can better respond to human trafficking cases that emerge in their courts.

“We can no longer view human trafficking as a problem reserved to the major cities in America. It exists as a dark underworld in many communities across Iowa and is associated with some of Iowa’s most iconic places

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and events.” he said.

Among other priorities for the state’s judicial system is the continuation of a process to expedite civil action cases, according to Cady. He said nearly 400 such cases were filed within one year. The judicial system is also trying to modernize its system for randomly selecting jury pools that are a fair racial representation. He said internal data will be collected to see if the process can be improved.

“When all Iowans have full confidence in the fairness of our jury system, justice is achieved,” he said.

The Judicial Branch is seeking more than $190 million in funding for the fiscal year that begins in July, a 4 percent increase from its current budget.

Branstad recommended that request in his budget proposal released Tuesday.

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PCM Continued from Page 7A Fall 2017 will see middle school auditorium work. Jermeland said this would move the district’s fall theater department play to the spring semester.

PCM High School, according to the district, will be the most extensive renovation.

Fall 2017 will see footings laid for high school additions. This time frame will also include mechanical and piping work. Summer 2018, will see music room renovation and outside site work. Fall and winter 2017, will be any finishing touches. Jermeland said classroom additions at the high school will eliminate the need for the mobile classrooms outside the high school.

One change in the project is the removal of classroom additions to Monroe Elementary and a no revamp of the parking and drop off system. Work at that Monroe’s primary school will focus on the guts of the building — security, mechanical, electrical, heating and cooling work. Both were part of the original masterplan, but PCM Facilities Director Jeff Shannon explained they were pulled from the final draft due to budgetary constraints.

District business manager Tami Thomas added that projected enrollment growth was least at Monroe Elementary, causing those projects to be removed from the plan.

Jim Walker lives outside the Prairie City city limits and owns both residential and agricultural property. He admits the tax increase

on his 80 acres of farmland won’t be as high as on farmers with larger parcels, but his mind was set on a “yes” vote before he walked into the auditorium Jan. 8.

“If you don’t keep working on facilities pretty soon you don’t have much left,” he said. “When this school district was formed by consolidation, I thought we had about the best facilities in the entire state and still do. But we need to keep spending money to keep it up to snuff.”

Walker said national and world events make it even more important that PCM keep building security standards high. Prairie City mom Tami Ford agrees.

She is a member of the Vote Yes on February 2nd Campaign — a group of parents, business owners and citizens from Prairie City and Monroe who are encouraging people to go the polls. She and her family recently returned to Prairie City from a southern suburb of Minneapolis.

Following last week’s meeting, she said joining this get-out-thevote campaign shows support for a district plan which she and the group feel hits all aspects of PCM’s facility problems.

“To be honest, I was hesitant with the direction of goals after last year’s facilities meetings. After learning more, I’m optimistic about the direction from the new school leadership. This plan is really about the safety of our kids, improving buildings and classroom space.”

Contact Mike Mendenhall at mmendenhall@ myprairiecitynews.com

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Chiefs, Patriots still alive in playoffs thanks to interchangeable parts KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The offensive line of the Kansas City Chiefs looks a lot like a grade-school game of musical chairs, only with 300-pound behemoths jumping around from spot to spot.

Take second-year pro Zach Fulton. He’s been forced to play three different spots along the line due to a litany of injuries this season.

And he wasn’t even supposed to be a starter.

It’s not just along the offensive line, either. The Chiefs have used fullback Spencer Ware as a changeof-pace running back, and wide receivers have lined up all over the field. On defense, guys are moving around so much that it seems as if change is the only constant.

All of which underscores the value of interchangeable parts in the modern NFL. “Having that flexibility is a big thing,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid explained. “It’s that, ‘The more you do, the more that ups your value.’”

The Chiefs aren’t alone.

They head to New England for Saturday’s divisional round against a team in the Patriots that is just as adept at moving around pieces to make everything work.

Lose wide receiver Julian Edelman to a broken foot for nine weeks? No problem.

Stick journeyman Keshawn Martin out there. Dion Lewis and LeGarrette Blount headed to injured reserve?

Brandon Bolden, James White and Joey Iosefa can get you by — until you get Steven Jackson off the street.

“You have to have some way to manage those situations,” Patriots coach Bill

File Photo Kansas City head coach Andy Reid has guided the Chiefs to 11 straight wins after a 1-5 start this season. The Chiefs won an AFC wildcard game last week and play in the divisional playoff game Saturday at New England.

Belichick said. “So depending on what the position is, what the situation is, your team — each team is different. I don’t know that there’s one set way to do it.”

Nowhere is the value of versatility more important than the offensive line.

Years ago, guys often would sign to play a specific position.

Over time, it became necessary for them to play on either side of the line. These days, someone like Jeff Allen could be called upon to play anywhere across the Chiefs’ offensive line on any given day.

The musical chairs were never as evident as in last weekend’s wild-card win over Houston.

Mitch Morse was already out with a concussion, so Ful-

ton filled in at center. Jah Reid was out with a sore knee, so Donald Stephenson started at right tackle. But when right guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif sustained a concussion of his own, Reid limped onto the field to play guard — for the first time all year. And all of this without Ben Grubbs, the starting left guard, who is on injured reserve.

Forgive quarterback Alex Smith if sometimes he doesn’t know who’s in front of him when he takes a snap, or who is protecting his blindside from guys like J.J. Watt.

“It’s not always pretty.

That’s not this crew,” Andy Reid said. “They’re not going to win any beauty contests.

But they come out and they’ll battle you and there’s some-

thing to be said about that.”

Running back is another position where a piecemeal approach has paid off.

Jamaal Charles went down with a season-ending knee injury early in the year, and Ware has teamed up with Charcandrick West to form a potent one-two combination in the Kansas City backfield.

“Not having Charles and those guys is going to hurt,” Patriots cornerback Patrick Chung said, “but those guys are good, too. ... They’re a good team, a very explosive team as a whole.”

In fact, all of those personnel changes can be just as taxing on the opponent.

What the Chiefs are doing with Ware and West may be entirely different from what they did with Charles when New England played them last year, and the same goes for the way the Patriots go about things.

“They obviously emphasize the skills of certain players and skills that their individual players have,” Belichick said. “It’s a lot to defend. You have to defend a lot of different things and a lot of good players there, and if they catch on something they have a chance for a big play.”

Notes: Chiefs LBs Tamba Hali and Justin Houston did not practice Tuesday to rest sore knees. Morse and Duvernay-Tardif have not passed the league’s concussion protocol. ... Chiefs WR Jeremy Maclin (sprained ankle) walked around the locker room with a slight limp Tuesday. “He’s making good progress,” Reid said, declining to elaborate on his status for Saturday’s game.

Cardinals prepare rematch with Packers TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals will meet a familiar foe in the NFC divisional playoffs on Saturday night.

But they won’t expect a one-sided affair over the Green Bay Packers like the previous time they met.

Green Bay won at Washington 35-18 on Sunday to earn a rematch with the Cardinals after losing 38-8 at Arizona on Dec. 27.

The Cardinals sacked Aaron Rodgers eight times, clinching a first-round playoff bye with the win. The Green Bay quarterback fumbled twice and both were returned for Arizona touchdowns.

But the Packers’ recent offensive woes vanished and Rodgers looked like his old

File Photo Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers leads the Packers into a rematch with Arizona Saturday at Arizona in the NFC divisional playoffs.

MVP self in the win over the Redskins. Green Bay outscored Washington 35-7 after falling behind 11-0.

“It’s huge for us,” Rodgers said. “I talked a lot the last couple of weeks about turning it on, and a lot of you

probably thought that was lip service. But we needed a game like this to get our mojo back and get our confidence going.”

The Cardinals (13-3) were routed at home by Seattle 36-6 in their regular-season finale, a performance the team and coach Bruce Arians wrote off as an aberration in a game that meant nothing in terms of playoff positioning.

The Cardinals enter this week’s practices with a game plan for Green Bay virtually completed.

Arians said last week that the staff had a plan ready for any of the three potential opponents. The Cardinals devoted each of last week’s practice sessions to each of PACKERS | 2B

Team Iowa takes 2nd in national tourney

Submitted photos In November, three Newton boys — Austin Brady, Evan Grimm and Zayvier Arguello — combined with boys from across the state to play on the 12-and-Under Team Iowa football team. Team Iowa advanced out of the NUC Rising Stars Palins Regional football tournament to the national football tournament in December in Las Vegas. Brady and Arguello made the trip to the national tournament, helping Team Iowa beat Nevada and California to reach the championship game. Team Iowa lost to Colorado in the title contest. Arguello (22), right, was named to the all-tournament team. Team Iowa was coached by Newton’s Ryan Arguello.

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Changes in football classes bring plenty of intrigue Alright Iowa High School Athletic Association, you have my attention.

The IHSAA recently released new classifications for the next two seasons in high school football, and there is plenty of intrigue.

The big news in the area is that Newton returns to Class 4A. This is a good thing and By Troy Hyde a bad thing.

Newton Daily The good News news: This Sports Writer change means the community is growing. The bad news: The competition will once again be incredibly difficult for a program that will be the smallest in its class.

When I was in Newton the first time, I remember having conversations with the football staff about how they would welcome a drop to 3A. I still think that’s the best fit for the Cardinals, but there is nothing anyone can do now.

Newton will play a 4A schedule. It’s time to get to work.

The only question left to answer is who will be in their district. The 4A division is the toughest to predict because the last two years the state didn’t worry about location. They seemed to make the districts as balanced as possible.

There weren’t changes to the other area squads. Prairie City-Monroe and Collins-Maxwell/Baxter remain in 2A and Colfax-Mingo and Lynnville-Sully stay in A. There are changes involving teams in those classes though.

The biggest change when it comes to PCM and CMB is North Polk moving from 2A to 3A. The Comets were in the same district as the Raiders and Mustangs the past two years. Who will replaces them for the next two? And will the state put CMB and PCM in different districts?

Saydel and West Marshall are now in 2A, too. Saydel dropped down and West Marshall moved up. The state could keep the CMB and PCM district of the last two years intact and just replace North Polk with either the Eagles or the Trojans, but it may not be that simple.

Dike-New Hartford and Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont move into 2A from 1A. Chariton moves down to 2A and South Tama County moves back up to 3A. That could force the state to split CMB and PCM. Colfax-Mingo and Lynnville-Sully will likely stay as district rivals. But there were changes to Class A. Three powers from the past few seasons — Denver, Logan-Magnolia and Mount Ayr — all moved up to 1A. So did Pleasantville, which was ranked in A most of last year.

Grand View Christian could be a district foe of C-M and L-S. The Thunder are up from 8-player, while Iowa Valley moves down 8-player after being a part of the C-M/L-S district the past two years.

The decisions on what teams play in what districts are supposed to be released next week. The state certainly has my attention.

Contact Troy Hyde at 641-792-3121 ext. 6536 or thyde@newtondailynews.com

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SPORTS CALENDAR Thursday Wrestling Grinnell, Oskaloosa at Newton 7th/8th, 4:30 p.m.

English Valleys, North Mahaska, Tri-County at Colfax-Mingo, 6 p.m.

Lynnville-Sully, Iowa Valley at BGM, 6 p.m.

CMB, PCM at Saydel, 6 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wrestling Newton at Bettendorff Invitational, 3 p.m.

Saturday Wrestling Newton at Bettendorf Invitational, 10 a.m.

Lynnville-Sully at Wayne tournament, 9 a.m.

PCM at Adel-DeSoto-Minburn tournament, 10 a.m.

Bowling Bondurant-Farrar at Newton, 9 a.m.

Basketball Newton 9th girls at Bondurant-Farrar, 9:30 a.m.

Pella at PCM, girls 1 p.m., boys 2:30 p.m.

Boys Swimming Newton at Fort Dodge Invitational, 12:30 p.m.

Monday Basketball Newton 9th girls tournament, 5 p.m.

Wrestling Newton, Grinnell at South Tama, 6 p.m.

Tuesday Boys Swimming Des Moines Roosevelt, Atlantic at Newton, 5:30 p.m.

Basketball Bondurant-Farrar at Newton boys, 9th 4:45 p.m., JV 6:15 p.m., varsity 7:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wrestling Newton 7th/8th tournament, 4:30 p.m.

Colfax-Mingo, Ogden at North Polk, 6 p.m.

CMB, Roland-Story at Iowa Falls-Alden, 6 p.m.

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Broncos still smarting from earlier loss to Steelers ENGLEWOOD, Colo.

(AP) — The Denver Broncos are still smarting from their most recent encounter with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

They blew a 17-point lead and lost 34-27 at Pittsburgh on Dec. 20 when Ben Roethlisberger Stewart and Antonio Brown capitalized on Denver’s dearth of healthy safeties to hook up for a pair of second-half touchdowns.

The Broncos were without T.J. Ward, Darian Stewart and Omar Bolden that game. Plus, David Bruton Jr. played 75 snaps on a broken right leg and was speared by Steelers center Cody Wallace.

Bruton went on IR with a fractured fibula. He and his teammates were angered that Wallace wasn’t suspended like Giants receiver Odell Beckham Jr. was for his helmet-to-helmet hit on the Panthers’ Josh Norman that same weekend.

Cornerback Chris Harris Jr. said a 300-pound lineman

with a running start spearing an unsuspecting player with his head down was way worse than what the Giants’ star receiver did to Carolina’s star cornerback.

The Broncos (12-4) promised Wallace would pay the price if they got another shot at the Steelers (11-6).

They have just that this weekend thanks to the way the Cincinnati Bengals imploded with personal fouls in the final minute of their wildcard game against Pittsburgh.

Back-to-back 15-yard penalties on linebacker Vontaze Burfict and cornerback Adam Jones set up Chris Boswell’s 35-yard field goal with 14 seconds left that gave the Steelers a stunning 18-16 win.

There was plenty of talk in the Broncos locker room Monday about keeping their cool. But there also was more chatter about retaliation for Wallace’s hit on Bruton that drew a flag.

“No, it’s not going to be anything as far as cheap or anything,” Stewart said in response to a question from The Associated Press. “We’re going to get them between the lines, between the plays, the whistle. So, I mean, he’s going to

be sore after the game. That’s how I see it, man. He comes out on a screen, he’d better not come at 2-6. Shoot, I’m cutting him.”

Coach Gary Kubiak said every Saturday he shows his team cutups of clean hits and plays that crossed the line.

“So, we’re always talking about those things. But penalties here or there, one play here or there, is the difference in playing another week and not playing at all this time of year,” Kubiak said, “and our guys understand that.”

Defensive end Malik Jackson, who has been penalized aplenty this season for over-the-line hits, said what he learned from the Bengals’ meltdown Saturday night was “you have to keep your composure.”

The Broncos promised to do just that.

They also vowed this rematch will be different because they’ll have their star-studded secondary intact.

Although Stewart and Harris were the only two Broncos who missed Monday’s practice, both said they expect to be back on the field Wednesday and should be at full strength come Sunday.

The Steelers are the only team that topped 30 points on Denver’s league-best defense, and Roethlisberger is the only quarterback who threw for 300 yards against the Broncos.

Both Roethlisberger and star receiver Antonio Brown, who burned Denver for 189 yards and two touchdowns on 16 catches last month, were injured on hard hits from Burfict on Saturday night.

Roethlisberger hurt his right shoulder on a sack, and Brown was knocked cold by an illegal hit in the closing seconds. Combined with Adam Jones’ subsequent 15-yard flag, the Steelers got 30 yards closer for Boswell’s 35-yard field goal and an 18-16 win.

The Broncos expect to face Roethlisberger on Sunday even if his shoulder is sore: “His legs still work,” Stewart said. “So, he’ll be able to move around.”

The Broncos also expect to see Brown running routes.

“We want those guys to be there,” cornerback Aqib Talib said.

“If we didn’t want them to be there, that means I’d want A.B. to be messed up. That’s a good dude, a good family dude. We don’t want him to be messed up.”

Seahawks challenge Panthers in NFC playoff game CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers no longer appear apprehensive about playing the two-time defending NFC champion Seattle Seahawks.

In fact, they’re pretty confident.

“We are the better team,” Panthers safety Roman HarpHarper er said matter-of-factly Monday.

Now Harper wants his teammates to prove it again Sunday when the two teams meet in Charlotte in the NFC divisional playoffs. The winner advances to play the Green Bay-Arizona winner for the NFC championship.

“We have to go out and show confidence in who we are and the things that we have done all year — and don’t shy away from the pressure,” Harper said.

The Panthers (15-1) took a big step forward when they went to Seattle and defeated the Seahawks 27-23 in Week 6, a victory that served as a springboard to their 14-0 start.

But it was more than just

that.

That victory was about clearing a major obstacle for the Panthers. Before that they had lost four times in three seasons to the Seahawks, including 3117 in the divisional playoffs last January in Seattle.

“It tells you it can be done,” Panthers coach Ron Rivera said of his team’s confident-building win in October.

The Panthers and Seahawks appeared to be on a collision course for the playoffs the final two months of the season. Several players said after that win they expected to see the Seahawks again in the postseason.

Harper even called it “fate.”

Many Panthers fans groaned on social media Sunday when Minnesota’s Blair Walsh missed a chip shot field goal that would have eliminated the Seahawks from the playoffs — and possibly given the Panthers a potentially easier road to the NFC title game by playing Green Bay rather than Seattle.

But Carolina All-Pro cornerback Josh Norman, who is no stranger to overcoming adversity big obstacles in his career, said that’s not the approach the Panthers are taking this week.

“Why would you want any-

ISU names Hofner pass game coordinator AMES (AP) — Iowa State football coach Matt Campbell has named Jim Hofner as his passing game coordinator, completing his first staff with the Cyclones.

Hofner has 35 years of experience at the college level, including 13 years as a head coach at Cornell and Buffalo.

Hofner spent the past three seasons as the assistant head coach at Nevada.

Hofner will work under coordinator Tom Manning, who’ll be in his first season running an offense.

The Cyclones went 3-9 last season, leading to the dismissal of former coach

Paul Rhoads.

Iowa State will hold their annual spring game on April 16.

thing in life that is easier?” Norman said. “Shoot man, if you don’t go for it head-on, then how can you say you’re the best at anything? That’s the way we are in our society — we want things the easy way and we want stuff to be given to us. We don’t want to work for it. I don’t think that is the way it should be done. ... Challenge yourself to be the best.”

Harper said the Panthers are better prepared for the Seahawks this year than they were last January when they reached the postseason with a 7-8-1 record.

Carolina finished first in points scored on offense this season and led the league in takeaways.

“To be honest with you I don’t think we were ready for it,” Harper said of last year’s playoff defeat. “We were excited to be there and have a ticket to the dance. (This year) we have a better looking date because we’re 15-1 and at home. This year we are looking forward to them having to come here.”

The Panthers have not lost at home since Nov. 16, 2014 — a string of 11 straight games.

That’s the longest home winning streak in the NFL.

Packers Continued from Page 1B those possible foes — Green Bay on Tuesday, Minnesota on Wednesday and Washington on Thursday.

The Arizona players had the next four days off and won’t resume practice until Tuesday.

The Cardinals opened as seven-point favorites over the Packers (11-6).

Arizona would have faced Minnesota had the Vikings made that last short field goal and beat Seattle in Sunday’s wild-card game.

This is the Cardinals’ first playoff bye in their history, which doesn’t include many postseason appearances.

But Arizona did meet Green Bay in the playoffs once, and that 2010 matchup at University of Phoenix Stadium was a memorable one.

The Cardinals won 51-45 in overtime, the highest-scoring playoff game in NFL history.

Northern Iowa’s tumble continues against Indiana State TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — Brenton Scott hit six 3-pointers and scored 30 points, both career highs, and Indiana State came back from a 12-point deficit for the second straight game, beating Northern Iowa 74-60 on Wednesday.

Scott hit 10 of 19 shots but was 6 of 10 from 3-point range as the Sycamores (10-7, 3-1 Missouri Valley) were 12 of 28 behind the arc. It was the first 30-point game for an Indiana State player in four seasons.

Devonte Brown added 17 points and combined with Scott for 17 rebounds.

Bennett Koch had 18 points and Wes Washpun 16 for Northern Iowa (10-8, 2-3), which led by 12 with 6:23 left in the first half.

Northern Iowa was up 37-30 at the half but Indiana State opened the second half on a 15-5 run to take 45-42 lead. The Sycamores blew it open with an 18-3 run to lead 68-50 with 6:28 to play.

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T’s In Motion — 2,607: Terry Cooper 519, Richard White 392, Jim Decker 430, Jennifer Beck 381.

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Public Notice Randal B. Caldwell, Attorney THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ELIZABETH H. BELLIS, Deceased.

Probate No. ESPR036794 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Elizabeth H. Bellis, Deceased, who died on or about December 15, 2015: You are hereby notified that on December 31, 2015, the last will and testament of Elizabeth H. Bellis, deceased, bearing date of 26, 2012, was September admitted to probate in the above named court and that Christopher Miller was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

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

Dated 1/5/2016.

Christopher Miller Executor of estate 933 E 10th St S Newton, IA 50208 Randal B. Caldwell, ICIS PIN No: AT0001375 Attorney for executor Firm Name: Caldwell, Brierly, Chalupa & Nuzum, PLLC Address: 211 First Ave W Newton, IA 50208 Date of second publication January 14, 2016 Probate Code Section 304 January 7 & 14 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR JASPER COUNTY JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 13-4994650 Plaintiff, vs.

KELLY J. MILLER AND DEBORA J. MILLER; AAMES FUNDING CORPORATION DBA AAMES HOME LOAN; NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORPORATION; Defendants.

EQUITY NO. EQCV117841 ORIGINAL NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: You are hereby notified that there is a amended petition and petition on file in the office of the clerk of the above court which petition prays for a judgment in rem against the property involved in this action for the sum of $115,770.66 with interest at 5.125% per annum from and including January 1, 2011, on the promissory note executed by Kelly J. Miller and Debora J. Miller and mortgage executed by Kelly J. Miller and Debora J. Miller to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. and assigned to Plaintiff, who is the sole and absolute owner thereof.

Said note, together with the mortgage given to secure the same are due and payable by reason of the failure of the Defendants Kelly J. Miller and Debora J. Miller to pay the installments of principal when due. Plaintiff also prays in said Petition for the foreclosure of said mortgage dated January 25, 2008 recorded in 2008-00000640 in the Recorder's Office of Jasper County, Iowa, with said note dated January 25, 2008 on the following described property, towit: Lots 1 and 2 of Block 16 in Galesburg, Jasper County, Iowa and also asking that said mortgage be declared a prior and superior lien to that of each of the above named Defendants; for appointment of a receiver; for the amount paid by Plaintiff for attorneys' fees, abstract expense, costs and accruing costs of this action; that special execution issue for the sale of said real estate to satisfy said judgment, interest, attorneys' fees and costs and for such other and further relief as may be just and equitable.

FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS, SEE COPY OF PETITION NOW ON FILE. THE PLAINTIFF HAS ELECTED FORECLOSURE WITHOUT THIS MEANS REDEMPTION. THAT THE SALE OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY WILL OCCUR PROMPTLY AFTER OF JUDGMENT ENTRY UNLESS YOU FILE WITH THE COURT A WRITTEN DEMAND TO DELAY THE SALE. IF YOU FILE A WRITTEN DEMAND, THE SALE WILL BE DELAYED UNTIL SIX MONTHS FROM ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS YOUR RESIDENCE AND IS A ONE-FAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING OR UNTIL TWO MONTHS FROM ENTRY OF IF THE JUDGMENT MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS NOT YOUR RESIDENCE OR IS RESIDENCE BUT NOT A ONEFAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING. YOU WILL HAVE NO RIGHT OF REDEMPTION AFTER THE SALE. THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE WILL BE ENTITLED TO IMMEDIATE POSSESSION OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY. YOU MAY PURCHASE AT THE SALE. The Plaintiff's attorneys are Petosa, Petosa & Boecker, L.L.P.

by Benjamin W. Hopkins, whose address is 1350 NW 138th Street, Suite 100, Clive, Iowa 50325-8308, telephone number (515) 222-9400, facsimile number (515) 222-9121.

You must serve a motion or answer on or before the 3rd day of February, 2016 and within a reasonable time thereafter file your motion or answer in the Iowa District Court of Jasper County, at the Courthouse in Newton, Iowa. If you do not, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Petition.

This case has been filed in a county that utilizes electronic filing. You should refer to (i) Iowa Court Rules Chapter 16 for general rules and information on electronic filing; and (ii) Iowa Court Rules Chapter 16, division VI regarding the protection of personal information in court filings.

If you require the assistance of auxiliary aids or services to participate in court because of a

your motion or answer in the Iowa District Court of Jasper County, at the Courthouse in Newton, Iowa. If you do not, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Petition.

This case has been filed in a county that utilizes electronic filing. You should refer to (i) Iowa Court Rules Chapter 16 for general rules and information on electronic filing; and (ii) Iowa Court Rules Chapter 16, division VI regarding the protection of personal information in court filings.

If you require the assistance of auxiliary aids or services to participate in court because of a disability, immediately call your district ADA coordinator at (515) 286-3394. (If you are hearing impaired, Call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800-735-2942).

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

641-792-4000.

1 BEDROOM ground floor apartment, stove, refrigerator, garage option $355.

References required 641792-4388 1&2 BR apts in Newton and Grinnell.

2&3 BR apts in Baxter.

Rent based on income Onsite laundry. No pets 877-932-1132 This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer Equal Housing Opportunity. Handicap accessible www.tlpropertiesiowa.com 2 BEDROOM house w/garage, high efficiency furnace, central air. $475/mo. $475 deposit. No Cats 792-4269

LAWN CARE

LOOKING FOR yards to mow for 2016, any size, push mow or rider 641417-9323 PAINTING

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

INVESTORS

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

EMPLOYMENT

PART-TIME THRIFT store clerk sorter opening. Apply at the Salvation Army office.

301 N. 2nd Ave E. in Newton or online at: careerlink.com MISCELLANEOUS

SERVICES SELL FAST with the

Service Directory!!!

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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

Holiday Special! $200 Off 1 st Month Rent & 13th Month Free 1 Bedroom Apartments Starting $425 2 Bedroom Apartments Starting at $465 Houses Starting at $500 Easy Keep Management 641-792-3443 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.

Why not live downtown in the Midtown Building which is close to everything? Holiday Special! $100 off first month's rent! Rent starting at $500 w/ EB discount.

All utilities included 641-792-1400 EMPLOYMENT

We are looking for a quality nurse for the evening shift that will work 24 hrs per week....

4 BEDROOM, 2 full bath, 2 car attached garage $750 plus utilities. References required. 641-275-0556

Could this be you?

Apply in person or send resume to: nelsonmanor@hotmail.com For questions call and ask for Gena

APARTMENTS AVAILABLE

1 & 2 bdrm units Priced $490-$620 $250 security deposit Pet Friendly (some restrictions) W/D Hookups Central Air Dishwasher Private covered Patio or Balcony with storage Laundry Facility onsite

Join a team that makes a difference in the lives of seniors. Provide in-home help for seniors in the Newton area.

Part-time day, evening and weekend hours available.

Retirees are encouraged to apply.

(641)792-6939 EHO

641.792.1800

forestview@perryreid.com

BROOKFIELD APARTMENTS

1610 W. 7th St. S. • Large, 2 BR, 1 BA or 2 BR, 2 BA • Stove, Refrigerator, Dishwasher & Microwave • Heat Paid • Laundry Each Floor • Limit Access Building • Garage Available • Private Patio/Deck Call 641-787-9100

DUPLEX IN Berg Area for rent. 2BR/1Bath, garage, Very nice, available immediately. $750/mo includes water/trash. $750 Deposit Tennant pays gas and electric. Call 641.792.0906 daytime or 305.619.7386.

Central College has an opening for a full-time, benefits eligible

This position performs maintenance and repairs to boilers, chillers, HVAC and refrigeration systems. Uses Building Automation System for trouble-shooting and operation of HVAC and electrical equipment.

Also maintains, repairs and installs food service equipment and completes routine plumbing/electrical service and installation as needed.

Please visit our website for a full listing of responsibilities and required qualifications.

www.central.edu/jobseekers/

FOR SALE

1 PAIR of New Balance running shoes, size large 9 ½ Med., womens, grey with turquoise trim and laces.

Purchased at Browns Shoe Store in Pella, like new, still in the box. $160. new, asking $95.

Leave a message. 7925384.

4 P195 60 r14 Radial tires, 80,000 mile tread life, less than 6000 miles on them. $180. or OBO. 641-7871017.

4 PIECE Bedroom set: bed, dresser, chester drawers & night stand. Like new. $200. Single bed $50.

641-792-8711.

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

STUDDED SNOW tires on 6 hole 17” Ford rims, less than 1000 miles $300. or OBO. 641-521-2183.

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.

SET OF 7 Danberry Mint “champion Thoroughbreds” collector plates. 641-2750674.

SNOW BLOWER yard machine, 8 hrp/26” cut, electric start, big new looking tires $350. 641781-0617.

SECTIONAL SOFA with sleeper sofa - blue velour older but in excellent condition & very clean.

Best offer of $250. Teal wood veneer coffee table with matching end table $50. Misc garden tools including spading fork, ax, hoe, sprinklers, etc.

Chimney cleaning tool.

Some misc such as vases, cookie jars, etc. Call to see & make offer. 641-8310878.

EMPLOYMENT

Now Hiring

1 and 3rd Shift Production st

Now accepting RN/LPN applications We are a Skilled Nursing Facility known 1500 1st Ave E Newton, IA 50208 for the excellent care we provide.

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

WANTED: TALL artificial green leaf tree, that sit in a big basket. Reasonable.

641-792-7969.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

RENTALS

Would you like to join a successful, unique, progressive, world-class company? JELD-WEN Door Systems-Grinnell is now accepting applications for 1st and 3rd shift production positions.

We offer the following benefits to our full-time employees: ● New Employee Orientation and Training ● Wages up to $16.01 ● 401(k) Retirement Plan ● Service Bonus ● Vacation Pay ● 9 Paid Holidays ● Health Insurance ● Dental Insurance ● Life Insurance ● Safe & Clean Environment ● Stable Employment If you are interested in joining JELD-WEN Door SystemsGrinnell apply in person between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday.

Questions? contact: Pady Bandstra 641-628-7681

Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Central College has an opening for a full-time, benefits eligible

This position is part of a small team that is responsible for cleaning various academic, residential and administrative support facilities.

Dependability, strong work ethic and the ability to thrive in a fast past environment are desired. Benefits include: Health/Dental/Life Insurance, paid time off, tuition reduction, access to some college events/facilities and more.

Shifts are from 4-12:30 P.M., Monday - Friday Questions? contact: Pady Bandstra 641-628-7681

Apply Today! www.central.edu/jobseekers/ Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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

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

NEWTON

JELD-WEN Door Systems-Grinnell

820 Industrial Avenue (South Side of Street), Grinnell, Iowa 50112 Equal Opportunity Employer Pre-employment drug testing is Required.

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FOR SALE

DEXTER LADIES bowling shoes, worn 12 times, size 9M, still have box & receipt. $15. 641-792-8098 or 641-521-8098.

SCHWINN EXERCISE bike, speed odometer. $20.

Exercise machine bike Prime Fit. $60. or OBO. Treadmill VitaMaster speed, calories, distance, pulse $75. or OBO. 641840-2851.

DOWNHILL SNOW skis, poles, ski boots, all in very good condition & in black zippered bag. $300. 641831-4668.

TRUCK DRIVERS-OTR/CLASS A CDL Ashley Distribution Services in Des Moines, IA seeks:

•LTL TRUCK DRIVERS (Multiple stop loads to retail stores) Annual avg earning potential $84,000 •TRUCKLOAD DRIVERS (No Touch) Earning potential avg. $66,000 year

•Home Weekly •Paid Vacation •Full Benefit Package• Paid Holidays

Class A CDL & at least 1 year current OTR exp.

Clean MVR/PSP Reports. Call 1-800-837-2241

email: jobs@ashleydistributionservices.com or www.ashleydistributionservices.com to apply under jobs

Positions Available Premium Pay

• MDS Coordinator

• RN/LPN • CNA

ELECTRIC STOVE $50., electric dryer $75., Frig. $75., John Deere 300 lawn mower, hydrolic lift, new rings $800. 641-781-0617.

FULL SIZE bed, metal with head board, 1 year old. $50. 792-6316.

IBENEZ ACOUSTIC/ELECTRIC guitar. 641-275-5411.

JOHN DEERE 210 garden tractor, 39” mower attachment, 37” snow blower attachment with chains, always been garaged. $750. or OBO. 641-792-5608.

JOHN DEERE snowblower, 24 inch, 2 stage, recently serviced, reduced price $399. 641-521-4074

SCHWINN TREADMILL model #804.1, excellent condition, incline +-, speed +-, start-stop, safety key, width 25”, length 5' 5”.

Rubber mat included. $150. 792-8249.

SNOW THROWERS single stage, 2 stage self Pro., some with electric start.

641-521-5141.

MENS JEANS, size 38-30 $4. each. Small electric heater, good for camper, porch or small room. $10.

641-831-4668.

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

• Dietary Aide

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

792-4334.

Grinnell Health Care Center

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

415 6th Ave W., Grinnell, IA 641-236-6511 Fax: 641-236-3714 Resumes may be emailed to

grinnell.don@chosenhc.com

PRN Spiritual Care Counselor HCI Hospice Care Services a division of HCI VNS Care Services is seeking a compassionate individual to assess the spiritual needs of our patients and families.

EOE

DRIVERS - CLASS A CDL NEEDED!

Newton Health Care Center

2016, Time for a CHANGE?

is looking for a caring, energetic, and compassionate individual to become a member of our team.

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

•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.

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

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 DAEWOO-DD802L DOZER $20,000. 641-792-4332 1999 ARCTIC Cat 4wheeler ATV, like new, runs great! $1950. 641831-3821. No calls after 8 pm.

1996 CHEVY 4x4 work truck, v6, auto, drives and runs good. Lots of service receipts $1250. or OBO. 641-990-2032.

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

(515) 729-8024.

98 BUICK Regal LS, 3800 series, 2 mortor gray with 170,000, tires over half tread $1200. 641-2593113.

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

641-792-0860

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

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!

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

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

A Master of Divinity or a Master of Theological Studies and 1 unit Clinical Pastoral Education preferred.

Minimum of two year’s experience in a pastoral/counseling role preferred.

Interested candidates can submit resume to hrinfo@hci-vns.org

Come over to McLane & GET A $7500 SIGN ON BONUS!!

AUTOMOTIVE

AUTOMOTIVE

KENMORE UPRIGHT freezer with lock. $125. or OBO. Evening 641-5263442.

• Activity Director

AUTOMOTIVE

MDS Coordinator Full-time

This individual needs to be a RN with experience preferred.

We are committed to provide quality care to our residents.

We show compassion to all our residents.

We strive for the best customers service and team work.

PLEASE APPLY IN PERSON OR ONLINE

200 S. 8th Ave. E. Newton (641) 792-7440

www.Imgcares.com

RN, LPN, CNA’s

Newton Health Care Center

At Newton Health Care Center we appreciate our staff.

Please consider sharing your talents with us.

We offer: • Excellent Pay Scale • Health, Dental, & Vision Benefits • Tuition Assistance Program

RN & LPN - 12 hour shifts – 3 days a week C N A - 2nd and 3rd shifts needed We invite you to contact us at: 200 S. 8th Ave. E., Newton

(641) 792-7440

www.Imgcares.com

E.O.E

E.O.E

LPN/RN Positions - Evening and Overnight Shifts available CNA / CMA Positions - Evening and Overnight Shifts available Assisted Living Manager / Restorative Nurse Part-time Food & Beverage Assistant Part-time Activity Assistant

Astrograph

Mercury and the sun join to suggest a daunting social situation, though it’s no use worrying about it now. All you can do is all you can do. Take heart in the fact that people are mostly thinking about themselves. If you wanted to, all you would have to do is look the part, show up, nod, smile and shake hands.

Does that take some of the pressure off?

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 14). You put people first -- before money, power or anything material. In choosing this, you choose your soul. Your excellent judgment and a few stellar decisions will make this year one for the ages. Destiny will be cast in

February. Your beautiful smile will attract love and friendship in March. Libra and Sagittarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 30, 22, 18, 4 and 16.

ARIES (March 21-April 19).

The complicated problems of the past look simple in retrospect. Remembering one of them should help you maintain a healthy perspective on the current situation. Keep affirming to yourself: I deserve to be happy.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20).

Regarding today’s challenges: Good fortune follows your decision to depend solely on yourself. If others come through, it will be a cherry plus sprinkles

on your sundae. Just don’t count on it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21).

When you like someone, you plan, scheme and put your most imaginative energy to the task of delighting that person. Someone will do the same for you today.

CANCER (June 22-July 22).

Just because someone is in charge doesn’t mean that person is the right one to get something done. If you’re feeling it, take it on. Passion and drive matter more than authority and power.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your lucky number, five, has resonance now. In fact, it will help you to plan your day in five parts. For major productivity, pick an amount of time and stay

focused the entire duration of the cycle. Keep your energy contained.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).

You’ll probably come to understand that you don’t yet have the skill necessary to get the job accomplished in the way you would like to see it happen. Rest assured that there are plenty of resources available for your education.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).

Forget the competition and run your own race. Whatever your last “time” was, you’ll be able to beat it today. That said, there is far more that matters in this than the numbers.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).

Your best idea will be highly

implausible. That’s why perhaps it’s better not to share with all of those reasonable people you know who care about you very much. This one is between you and your heart.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). When you assert your personal rights, you are also asserting your human rights. In some way it will count toward the evolution of humanity. If you knew the rest would be profoundly affected, what would you do?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You respect them; they feel it, and they respect you back.

But when it’s time to hash out the contract, other elements (lawyers, maybe?) could complicate things. Keep reminding

yourself of the original goodwill you built up.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).

As sound as an opportunity may be, if you’re not excited about it, there’s nothing good that will come from taking it. Leave it on the table for someone who will be genuinely thrilled to take advantage.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).

You want something done. You want it changed. You want it working in a totally different way with completely different results. You’re in the mood to overhaul, but wait: All that’s needed, really, are a few tweaks.

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