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Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News Well before the latest ice storm made it into Iowa, the Newton Public Works department was preparing the streets and making a plan to battle the weather forecasted for the area.

Battling the ice, one street at a time bonding to the pavement.

“That allows our snow plows to remove the ice or packed on snow to get it down to bare pavement again,” Laube said. “The tricky part is if you get rain ahead of time, that brine can get washed off and then it does nothing.”

During this storm, the pavement was cold enough, Laube said, that when it hit the pavement it froze, instead of washing off the brine. That allowed the snowplows to get out and work at scraping the ice off the streets before it accumulated and became even more of a hazard.

“We try to keep a lot of ice from building up because once it is built up it takes longer for the salt to work,” Laube said.

“Luckily, the temperature has been close to the freezing mark, so between 30 and 32 degrees, it

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News

A thin sheet of glass-like ice greeted most of central Iowa Monday morning but the Newton Public Works department had already been at work on the streets battling the recent storm well before the first drop landed. With diligent planning and well thought-out execution, the streets of Newton are ready for traffic, even in the treacherous weather.

“As with any winter storm we always look at the forecast,” public work director Keith Laube said.

Once an event is predicted, one of the first steps to road care is putting down a layer of brine, a salt-water combination, that helps prevent ice and snow from

Alleged motorcycle thief arrested Newton Daily News After the Jasper County Sheriff ’s Office initiated a lookout Friday afternoon for an alleged motorcycle thief, it was only hours later the 2 0 - ye ar- ol d was arrested.

Cody A. Martin, 20, Newton, was arrested at Martin 8:23 p.m. Friday at 703 E. Four and a half St. S. on a Jasper County warrant for second-degree theft.

The motorcycle was reported stolen from a residence in Colfax.

Martin was arrested and taken to the Jasper County Jail.

doesn’t take as much salt to melt the ice. A lot of time we will get this in January and the next day its 10 degrees and the ice is a lot harder to melt.”

Doing the work are two rotating crews who work in 12-hours day and night shifts. Laube said the city made the change a while ago to always have a crew on the clock to help keep up with the long duration storms.

“It is very important so we can have operators who are not working excessive hours,” Laube said. “Every storm is different.

This one we had a lot of warning for, and we prepare ourselves the best we can but when it is here, it is ice, and it is going to be slippery until we can get it melted and removed.”

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File Photo Sen. Chaz Allen, D-Newton, speaks at one of the 2016 Legislative Coffee events hosted by the League of Women Voters. The dates have been set for this year’s Legislative Coffee events with the first set for Saturday at Hy-Vee. Allen and Rep. Wes Breckenridge, D-Newton, will be in attendance.

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News A concrete recycling project at the Newton Sanitary Landfill makes use of a product that was once considered waste. The concrete crushing project recycles concrete rubble that has been dropped of at the landfill into a usable material for both the landfill and the public.

The Newton Landfill accepts and stockpiles concrete rubble from contractors and citizens within the landfill service area. Every five years, the concrete is recycled by crushing it into specific gradations of rock that are useful aggregate products.

“It ends up being a gravel,” Newton Public Works Director Keith Laube said. “They crush it down, and they have a magnet that can pull the rebar and wire out. Then it can be used for different purposes such as roads.”

Some of the rock is material used at the landfill for

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Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News The Newton Sanitary Landfill has started the concrete crushing project to recycle and reuse rubble that was previously thought of as waste.

internal roads and site pads while the remaining product is sold to the public.

By participating in this program, a large amount of material is diverted from being disposed in the landfill, freeing up space and extending the life of the landfill. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources also recommends the concrete crushing project

and suggests it be completed every five years to prevent a large pile from developing.

The previous project was completed in the winter of 2011-2012. Since that time, the landfill has accepted approximately 10,500 tons of concrete rubble to be crushed.

Savage Dirt Works, LLC of Chariton was awarded the project with a low bid of

$78,125. The bid was more than $20,000 less than the engineer’s estimated cost.

The payment made will be based on actual quantities of finished rock products.

It is set to be completed by March 15.

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The first of three legislative coffees hosted by the Jasper County League of Women Voters is scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday.

The free public gathering will take place in the Club Room at Newton Hy-Vee, 1501 First Ave E. Sen. Chaz Allen,

D-Newton, and Rep. Wes Breckenridge, D-Newton, will be present. Sen. Amy Sinclair and Rep. Greg Heartsill have previous engagements with other constituents and will not be in attendance.

The legislative coffees provide people with an opportunity to meet their legislators in person and have a dialogue.

The legislators will provide opening statements and discuss upcoming bills and the committees they are serving on.

Jasper County League of Women Voters member Ruth Barnett helped organize the meetings.

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Altoona farmland values and ownership workshop is Feb. 17

REG Newton is one of Iowa’s nine biodiesel plants and produces 30 million gallons of biodiesel per year.

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Farmers play major role in Iowa energy production

By Justin Jagler Newton Daily News The Iowa Energy Plan that was announced in December includes a multi-faceted approach that ties directly to the state’s agriculture industry. Specifically, energy production is linked to Iowa’s renewable fuels, which depend on farming.

Grant Menke, policy director at the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association, said Iowa’s role in the energy conversation is a testament to the state’s farmers.

“Farmers are producing more on less land, and we need markets for those products to add value to Iowa’s commodities,” Menke said. “Renewable fuels are a great way to do that.

They have been for some time now.”

Menke said Iowa is at the epicenter of renewable fuels production innovation around the world.

“As Texas is to oil production, Iowa is to renewable fuels production,” he said. “The brightest minds, the new efficiencies, the better technologies, the higher productivity — all that is happening here in Iowa.”

Iowa was not always a leader in renewable fuels, though. Following a couple tough agricultural decades in the 1980s and 1990s, Menke said Iowa farmers put their heads together and

decided to seize the opportunity to add more value to the crops they produced. That led to the production of ethanol and biodiesel.

“I graduated from high school in 1998. At that time there were zero dry-mill ethanol plants and zero biodiesel plants in the state,” Menke said.

“Today, we’re sitting here with 43 ethanol plants producing over four billion gallons and nine running biodiesel plants that just produced 297 million gallons. That is a tremendous success story.”

One of the nine biodiesel plants in the state calls Newton home. REG Newton produces 30 million gallons of biodiesel per year and plays a major role in Jasper County’s economy on multiple levels.

“From a renewable fuels standpoint, what’s happening at REG Newton is tremendous for Jasper County in terms of jobs — not just jobs at the plant — but jobs for the farmers who are producing the feedstock and jobs for the truck drivers who are going in and out of the plant on a daily basis,” Menke said.

Ethanol makes up more than 10 percent of the country’s fuel, and biodiesel accounts for nearly 5 percent of all diesel supply nationwide. That fuel is made from the feedstock produced by farmers, and Iowa plays a major role.

The state had a record year for both corn and soybean production in 2016.

Corn is used to make ethanol, and soybean crops contribute to biodiesel production.

Menke said Iowa farmers have done a great job figuring out how to take the state’s remarkably productive farm land and create a strong, sustainable agriculture economy. The efficiency in biofuel production is increasing every year, as fossil fuels become more difficult to extract.

“With every passing year, the greenhouse gas impact of producing ethanol continues to go down, while the greenhouse gas impact of producing gasoline continues to go up,” Menke said.

The Iowa Enery Plan intends to take the state’s foundation of expertise and record of achievement to the next level, Menke said.

The energy plan was developed by the Iowa Economic Authority in partnership with the Iowa Department of Transportation. It encompasses economic development, energy careers, energy resources, transportation, infrastructure, energy efficiency and conservation.

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

ALTOONA — The value of an average acre of good Iowa farmland has fallen for the third consecutive year, the first time that has happened since the 1980s farm crisis.

The 2016 Iowa State University Land Value Survey estimated the value of an average acre of crop land at $7,183 — $450, or 5.9 percent, lower than November 2015. Farmland values hit a historic high of $8,716 an acre in 2013, but have declined 17.5 percent since then.

“The golden era of phenomenal, yet abnormal, growth in farm income and land values, as we saw from 2006 to 2013, is already behind us,” said Wendong Zhang, assistant professor of economics at Iowa State University.

“The land market is going through an orderly adjustment while the agricultural sector, a competitive industry, is trying to adjust to the old normal of zero industry-wise net profits.”

Farmland owners will learn about farmland values and ownership at an upcoming workshop at the Polk County ISU Extension office Feb. 17, in Altoona.

Topics include: • Iowa Land Value Research Update by Wendong Zhang, ISU Assistant Professor of Economics Does it Pay to Own Iowa Farmland? by Chris Barron, corn & soybean producer Farmland Owners Legal Update by Kristine Tidgren, Legal Consultant, Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation • Ag Outlook 2020: Short-Term Bearish & Long-Term Bullish by Steve Johnson, Farm Management Specialist, ISU Extension and Outreach The workshop starts at 9 a.m. with doors opening at 8:30 a.m. at the Polk County ISU Extension Office, 1625 Adventureland Drive, Suite A, in Altoona. The workshop will last until 3 p.m. with a catered lunch.

Pre-registration is required by Feb. 14, at $35 per individual or $50 per couple, payable at the door.

Contact the Polk County Extension office at 515-957-5760 or sfessler@ iastate.edu to pre-register or to get more details.

Practical Farmers of Iowa announces winter farminar series AMES — Nineteen farmers and agricultural experts are scheduled to speak as part of Practical Farmers of Iowa’s popular winter webinar series, called “farminars.” These free online presentations feature practical knowledge on a wide range of farm production and business management topics, geared toward both beginning and established farmers in all enterprises.

The 2017 winter farminar series begins Tuesday, continuing every Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. through March 14. In

addition to the Tuesday night presentations, two farminars on perennial fruit and nut production are scheduled for noon on March 10 and 17. All presentations are led by a farmer or subject-matter expert, and attendees are able to ask questions in real time using a chatbox while they listen and watch a slideshow. Each farminar is recorded and archived at practicalfarmers.org for later viewing.

The first topic of the season will be led by Amber Schulte of Schwell Chicks, an on-farm mobile poultry processing busi-

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ness based in Norway, Iowa.

Amber started the business in 2015 after recognizing a lack of processing options for smallscale poultry producers in Iowa.

She will discuss the services Schwell Chicks provide, and the rules and regulations they deal with, among other things.

Subsequent topics will cover risk management for a diversified farm; effective farm mentorships; multi-species grazing and free-choice minerals; producing ryelage for cattle feed; advanced cover crop opportunities; adding small grains to a

crop rotation; variety selection for vegetable production; managing organic apple production; unique investor and farmer partnerships; and challenges and opportunities for hazelnut production. The full farminar schedule, including titles, descriptions and speaker bios, is appended at the bottom of this release.

To participate, go to practicalfarmers.org/farminars, click the “Join in” button and sign in as a “Guest.” A schedule for all upcoming farminars and an archive containing over 100 past

farminars are also available at this link.

Practical Farmers of Iowa’s 2017 winter farminars are made possible with funding from the Ceres Trust; Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship’s Division of Soil Conservation; Specialty Crop Block Grant and Water Quality Initiative; Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture; McKnight Foundation; National Fish and Wildlife Association; Natural Resources Conservation Service; and the USDA’s Risk Management Agency.

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She said the legislative coffees provide both the legislators and the public an opportunity to connect. People have a chance to hear their legislators in person and ask questions in a direct way, Barnett said.

Barnett said the gathering gives legislators an idea of which issues the public is most concerned about right now. Without the legislative coffees, citizens might have to rely more on less direct forms of communication such as telephone or email, she said.

During the question and response period, Barnett said the League of Women Voters tries to keep the issues on point to avoid digression away from the what is important right now in the legislature.

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan organization. Barnett said the opportunities provided by the organization are for everyone.

“The purpose of the League of Women Voters is to provide opportunities for people to become more educated,” she said. “The legislative coffees are just one of the opportunities we provide for citizens to become involved with the legislative process.”

The two subsequent legislative coffees are scheduled for Feb. 18 and March 18.

To remove the ice, the crews use snowplows with salt and sand spreaders attached along with chains of the tires to fight the slick conditions.

“We were still sliding around a little bit because it is ice,” Laube said. “Our newer trucks have the underbody belly scraper so we can put downward pressure to remove the ice which was effective. We think we have the right tools, just battling ice is a little different.”

Since it has been a light winter so far, the city is still well-stocked with both salt and sand to use. Laube said compared to past years, they are ahead right now with product but he is always cautious of future storms in the months to come.

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

Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News While during the latest ice storm the public works department used a fair amount of salt and sand, director Keith Laube said for this season the city is still ahead in supplies having only used small amounts during the previous winter weather episodes.

New university center promotes students’ innovation CEDAR FALLS (AP) — T.J. Nissen had a product he was ready to sell after five years of creating online and role-playing games.

The University of Northern Iowa freshman gained little traction, though, as he peddled the homemade-looking books and other gaming items produced through his business, Network Nirvana.

During a chance encounter while selling the games at a convention, Nissen learned about the R.J. McElroy Student Business Incubator at UNI’s John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center. A month later, in April 2015, he became a tenant with his own office.

Now a junior, the Evansdale native has launched three fee-based online game worlds and recently announced his latest creations, all built on the Minecraft platform. He counts 40 to 50 “consistent users” of the game worlds, many of whom access it for free through computers at the Cedar Falls Public Library — which is Nissen’s biggest subscriber.

“I learned a lot about business and what people will and won’t buy,” he said during the first year. In addition, the office space has “established a lot more credibility than being in my parents’ basement.”

The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (http://bit.ly/2ieBGfS ) reports that on the second floor of the Business and Community Services building, the incubator offers 10 office suites to budding entrepreneurs, plus a co-working space. Students who are researching or developing a

business idea can apply for the office space. Laurie Watje, manager of the incubator, said those chosen pay no rent, but “they need to be engaged in the program, they need to show progress in the business” to keep the space.

Nissen received assistance at the incubator in connecting with people who helped improve the presentation of Network Nirvana products.

He hired professional artists to create many of the graphics in the games as well as in an updated version of their companion book.

Nissen was pushed to expand the company’s offerings last spring after making a connection with the Cedar Falls library director. She was interested in bringing his online games to library patrons.

He has no plans to stop creating new game worlds and expanding the existing ones.

“I have about eight years of content ready to be further developed,” said Nissen.

It’s that kind of entrepreneurial spirit that helps students keep their offices at the incubator.

“We set goals for them,” Watje explained, including business-development activities that earn the students points. “They have to work with me on a regular basis. There’s a certain amount of points they have to earn each month to maintain their space.”

The incubator is open to students in any UNI program or major. Some who don’t receive their own office become affiliates and share the co-working space. Others

“We set goals for them. They have to work with me on a regular basis.

There’s a certain amount of points they have to earn each month to maintain their space.”

— Laurie Watje, manager

may meet with staff to discuss a business idea or what it means to be an entrepreneur.

In the early stages, students work through a process to determine if they have a good business model or a financially viable idea, guided by staff.

Those who want to take a more academic approach can earn a certificate in entrepreneurship and, starting next fall, will be able to minor in the subject.

“We really are a learning lab,” said Watje. “We just really want to inspire the best practices of entrepreneurship.”

The Pappajohn Center has gotten noticed by the International Business Innovation Association for its efforts with the incubator.

“We were recognized this (past) year as the best student entrepreneurship organization,” Watje said.

Joel Allison found the entrepreneurial community through UNI Entrepreneurs, a club he learned about while visiting the university as a high school student.

“When I got to campus, one of the first things I did was join the club right away,” the

junior from Des Moines said.

“I like the feel of the community. Everybody is there to help you to try to succeed.”

He attended networking events, the club’s annual Chicago trip and a start-up weekend event in Des Moines.

“That was kind of the tipping point,” Allison said, noting he was “all in” from then on. He is now vice president of the club and leading it in a new venture — managing a startup business in the community.

He is project manager of The GameLiner, a mobile video game theater and event space, overseeing student marketing, social media, and communications teams.

“We want to help other businesses and entrepreneurial people to build their businesses,” Allison said. Operating from the co-working space at the incubator, he deals directly with a founder of the business and is currently rebuilding its website.

“This is kind of the career path for me,” Allison said, noting he wants to work for a start-up company. “Hopefully, I can use these same skills to help a business later on.”

Scott Burak’s start-up company is well on its way. He is co-founder of AdFly, a digital marketing company. The business uses search engine marketing and search engine optimization to provide a cost-efficient advertising model for its clients, which have largely been contractors at this point.

With the company’s help, the contractors show up near the top of internet searches for the locations where they work. When the link to the contractor’s web site is clicked on, it leads right to a phone number or email address where the customer can request an estimate.

The junior from Allison was just beginning to implement the business model when he came to the incubator in November 2015. Prior to that, the business focused on buying space on celebrity fan Facebook and Twitter accounts to place ads for their clients.

AdFly isn’t the only business that does this, Burak admitted.

“What we really distinguish ourselves with is our experience in the contractors’ market.”

Burak emphasized how much the incubator staff helps students through their advice, accountability measures and networking opportunities.

Being surrounded by a supportive community of student entrepreneurs is an essential component as well.

“You can learn from others’ successes and their failures — without doing it yourself,” he said.

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Sick day

can’t remember the last time I was truly sick with the flu. I had strep throat last summer, but it wasn’t that bad, and it came while I was on vacation, so I powered through.

I have watched my kids get sick with just about everything since they started going to daycare and then school, but the extra cuddles were nice, and they were on the mend in no time.

So when my youngest daughter woke us up last weekend with a fun surprise of the stomach flu, I didn’t think much of it, other than fluids and rest. As soon as she started to bounce back, my husband went down and not long after my throat started to hurt and

Keeping me on my toes Jamee A. Pierson I began to think we were in some trouble.

A quick visit to the doctor later and I was once again diagnosed with strep throat. After taking a 20-year break, I had the icky stuff twice in one year.

I was feeling pretty good besides a sore throat and planned to take my medicine and be on with things. Then the flu hit.

I will say I only got the fever, chills, achy portion of the flu and not the fun other stuff. But I found a new struggle in trying to parent two active kiddos

with two parents who just wanted to hide in bed.

For the most part, the girls were great. As I steadily went down, they played well and made things fairly easy on us.

The real struggle came in the morning when they had to get ready for school. My kids aren’t really morning people, and when I had little to no energy, I knew it was going to be tough.

I got their clothes together and their breakfast ready and wanted to crawl back in bed. But I kept going, getting them out of bed one by one, teeth and hair brushed, clothes on and food in their tummies to begin their day.

I may have pleaded with them to make the process as easy as possible and not throw any fits or be more dif-

ficult just because it was morning. In the end, they were both ready to go, on time and out the door with my husband, who was also still sick, but a little better at being upright than me.

As soon as they were gone I was back in bed and sleeping, which is pretty unheard of for me. I am a terrible napper and typically cannot fall back asleep once I am awake in the morning.

Thankfully by the time school was out I was feeling quite a bit better and as the evening went on, started to feel like myself.

We made it through our first parent sick days, but I hope there isn’t very many more of them in the future.

Contact Jamee A. Pierson at jpierson@newtondailynews.com

Living and Dion Marc Dion

White empire The Russians, and I don’t mean the ones from the “stan” countries, are white.

They’re not just “courtesy white,” either, you know, like Jews or Greeks. They’re very white, like Polish people are white, like the bad guys in “Deliverance” were white, like Vanilla Ice is white. They’re like us, I mean, they’re like me. They’re white and they get bad sunburns.

We, the real Americans, we’re white.

And the Russians have people in their country who aren’t white, but those people never get to be in charge. Look at Vladimir Putin. He’s as white as a glass of milk. Russia has dark-skinned people who wear colorful native costumes — like we have Indians in Oklahoma — but the Russians don’t let them run anything.

They got problems with the Muslims, too. They have terrorism because of those people. They have problems with the Muslims in the Middle East, too, and they bomb all the same people we bomb.

They used to be real communists, the Russians, but they pretty much gave that up. Now, they’re run by rich people who own everything and have gold toilets in their houses.

They’re badasses, too. You know what happens if you destroy a Russian embassy and kill the ambassador? They bomb you. They kill thousands of you. They don’t take any crap. What do you think would happen if the Russians had to deal with Black Lives Matter?

They’d kill them as soon as they started to riot.

They don’t let people disrespect the military or the cops, either. If you pull a comb out of your pocket and point it at a Russian cop, he’ll kill you. You do something wrong over there, you go to a prison camp, not some country club jail.

And they’re white. White as snow.

They’re like we used to be back when we were tough, before the liberal pansies in Hollywood starting making movies like “Driving Miss Daisy,” where all the black people and Jews are heroes and all the white people are stupid rednecks.

You think the Russians give their kids “participation trophies” just for showing up? You think they coddle criminals? You think they have all this political correctness like we have over here?

When the Russians wanted Crimea, they took it, like we took Texas from the Mexicans. They don’t like the Chinese any more than we do.

We can learn a lot from the Russians. In fact, maybe we could partner up with them on a lot of things.

We could get together and have the biggest army in the world and together we could clean out that infection in the Middle East.

We’re in NATO, and we give them billions of dollars, and we get nothing except the chance to be on the same side as the French. They surrendered in World War II, you know.

How about we try riding with a winner? How about we quit being big allies with Italy, and ally ourselves with the Russians instead? In America, our culture is vanishing under a tide of darker people on welfare who the Democrats let into this country to destroy our rights.

Let’s join with the Russians. We wouldn’t run their country, and they wouldn’t run America, but we could work together, learn from each other, make things safe again all over the world and here at home, too.

There’s not much difference between a white American and a white Russian. Together, we can rule the world. ...

I don’t really think we should partner up with the Russians to rule the world. It’s just something I thought up while watching Donald Trump’s most recent press conference. After all, I had to think of something.

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K-12 schools should be top priority The 2017 session opened last week, and it was exciting to meet many of my colleagues. Iowa is fortunate to have caring and dedicated representatives. After legislative leaders made initial remarks on Monday, we heard the governor’s Condition of the State and Chief Justice Cady’s Condition of the Judiciary. Gov. Branstad spoke about a $100 million budget shortfall facing us this session. It concerns me to hear the governor’s plan for balancing the budget. He wants to make cuts in higher education, Department of Human Services, Medicaid and Corrections.

I believe there is more that we can do this session to support Iowa’s working families and make sure every family gets a fair shot. That means making K-12 schools our top priority again, making child care more afford-

State View Rep. Wes Breckenridge able for working families, raising the minimum wage, keeping higher education affordable and expanding job training through community colleges and apprenticeships.

In an effort to connect with more Iowans, lawmakers are still requesting Iowans participate in a brief survey about the 2017 session. Please click interspire. iowahdc.info/surveys.php?id=35 to complete the survey and share your views.

In addition to the survey, I will be holding a series of constituent outreach forums around Jasper County to hear about issues important to you. I value your input

and want to hear from you. Please watch for the upcoming forums and hope to see you there.

As a strong supporter of our veterans I want to invite all veterans and their families to come to Des Moines on Wednesday for Veterans Day at the Capitol.

Throughout the day I would appreciate visiting with veterans to discuss their issues and concerns.

Veterans are welcome to meet with representatives of the Veterans Coalition, who will be here to discuss the priorities It is an honor and privilege to serve the great people of House District 29 and the state of Iowa.

Please contact me with any issues and concerns as the session begins. Thank you for allowing me to serve you.

Contact Rep. Wes Breckenridge at 641-521-6714 or wes.breckenridge@ legis.iowa.gov

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Let’s embrace transitions I am thinking about transitions from one way of living personally and our presidential administration transition and the dangers with both personal and governmental transition and hopefully making wise choices coping with change.

My transition from a happy married man to being a sin-

gle person, I found myself in a strange world. I believe I have made mostly good choices so far, however I could have made some very stupid ones because of being human. One of the things I believe held me to a realm of reason was my love and respect for my wife Rosemary.

To get to my point of transitions from one president and administration to another, I believe many are forgetting the love of our nation. I believe we should

be thinking of loving America and the world, yet I see many showing little respect for the last eight years administration as well as for the incoming administration.

Abe Lincoln said it well, “United we stand, divided we fall.”

It is said, Russia swayed our election outcome. I don’t think so, but they and others are most certainly dividing us.

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Obituaries William (Bill) Shields Jan. 17, 2017 William (Bill) Shields, 87, of Newton, died Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017 at his home. Services are pending at Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton.

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Club News Chapter K-EN T.T.T. Chapter K-EN T.T.T. held a meeting on Jan. 10 in the upper dining room at Park Centre. Three residents were in attendance due to the location. Refreshments were shared with Barb Taylor and Carolyn Hobbs acting as hosts on behalf of the residents.

The meeting was called to order by Val McKee. Secretary and Treasurer reports were given. Com-

Births Ryan Daniel Esrey Jan. 1, 2017 Kyle and Jennifer Esrey, of Grinnell, announce the birth of their son, Ryan Daniel Esrey, born Jan. 1, 2017, at Skiff Medical Center in Newton. Ryan weighed 8 pounds, 11.7 ounces and was 21.75 inches in length.

Welcoming him home is brother, Jacob Esrey, 2.

Grandparents are Todd and Penny Esrey, of Newton and Robert and Lesa O’Dell, of Reasnor.

Great-grandparents are Julie Hall, of Newton, David Esrey, of Idaho, Analee Horstmann, of Grinnell and Nina Buckingham, of Des Moines.

mittee reports followed with the camp committee agreeing to send three girls this summer. Ways and Means reported that there are still 10 cheese balls for sale if anyone wants one, and the RADA catalogs were shared for orders. The program committee reported that the next meeting would be in March and the program would be a silent auction, so all are encouraged to bring items to

sell, and plan to purchase as well.

Each member shared food items to be taken to the Salvation Army food pantry. A name was suggested that might be interested in joining the group, she will be invited to visit the next meeting. That meeting will be held at the home of Jane Repp. The meeting adjourned with the reciting of the closing creed.

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• Chapter HS of P.E.O. will meet at 1 p.m.

Tuesday at Park Centre, 500 First S. N. in Newton. Meet in the room directly off the Bistro at Park Centre. • Dinners on Tuesday, a free meal, will begin at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Christian Life Church, 421 S. Second Ave W. in Newton. Everyone welcome. Dinner will be in the basement of the church. • Discover Hope, a faith-based addiction support group, will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at 219 N. Second Ave. W. in Newton. • Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 8 p.m.

Tuesday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 223 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton. • Alcoholics Anonymous Beginner’s Support Group will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 223 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton. • Free Community Meal will begin at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church, 210 N. Second Ave. E. in Newton.

Those interested may enter the church through the glass/elevator doors on the Second Avenue East side or through the single glass door off the north parking lot. The meals are open to the public and everyone is welcome. • Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

Wednesday at the Masonic Temple in Prairie City. • Preschool Storytime will meet at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Newton Public Library, 100 N. Third Ave. W. Story time is for preschoolers, ages 3 to 5, siblings are welcome. Story time includes books, music, fingerplays and a simple craft. • Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at noon Thursday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 223 E. Fourth St. N. in Newton.

Frozen Fins Ice Fishing tournament set for Saturday Newton Daily News Jasper County Conservation will be hosting its annual Frozen Fins Ice Fishing Tournament.

The tournament will be from 11a.m to 3 p.m. Saturday on the Arhens access side of Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve. Registration will start at 10:15 a.m. and the entry fee is $40 for pre-registered two person teams and $45 the day of the event. Prizes will

be awarded to the top three teams along with consolation prizes which will be drawn for after the weigh-in. Big fish will be an additional $10 to enter.

Registration forms can be found on the conservation website at www.jaspercountyconservation. com. Forms should be returned to our office at 1030 W. Second St. Newton, Iowa 50208. For any questions contact Greg Oldsen at 641-792-9780.

Second term report cards issued Second term report cards were issued to Newton High School students.

Alliant Energy offers college Innovation Scholarships Newton Daily News Alliant Energy is seeking applications for its 2017 Innovation Scholarships.

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WinterFest concert is Jan. 28 at the Orpheum in downtown Marshalltown Newton Daily News MARSHALLTOWN — The IVCCD Orpheum Theater Center will feature three bands in one night of great music during WinterFest on Saturday, Jan. 28.

Land of Blood and Sunshine, The Sires, and The Halfloves will perform in the Orpheum’s Black Box Theater from 7 to 10 pm.

WinterFest will begin with a set

by The Halfloves, described by the Iowa Informer magazine as “the best currently active rock band in Iowa.�This indie rock outfit offers a variety of songs on their self-titled debut album made with renowned producer Brandon Darner (Imagine Dragons, The Envy Corps). Halfloves mixes pop sensibilities with heady textures and space to create an emotionally charged sound.

Next up, WinterFest goers will enjoy the music of The

Sires, whose new record via Station 1 Records is also produced

by Imagine Dragons’ producer Brandon Darner. Sires has played around the U.S. as well as touring in Japan and Bahrain. They’ve opened for such notable acts as Mumford & Sons, Of Montreal, Mac DeMarco, Ra Ra Riot and Miles Nielsen & the Rusted Hearts.

The evening will culminate with a performance by Marshalltown rock band Land of Blood and Sunshine. Phil Young of Wabi Sound in Des Moines says, “Few bands have played as many shows around Central Iowa as the thunderous power house of musicians known as Land of Blood and Sunshine. Rarely do you see a band as focused and cohesive as LOBAS with an unbridled energy that really wakes you up.�

LOBAS has a large following, a tribute to the talents of musicians

Joel Downs, Nicholas Beard, Bo Becker, Garrett Goodman, Bryan Leger and Danielle Downs.

Since their founding in 2008, the LOBAS music has become more complex, and influences from Roy Orbison to Black Sabbath can be heard on their 7″ record and four full-length LPs. Their live shows give meaning to the word “performance,â€? with intense beats, mesmerizing chanting and a psychedelic sound.

WinterFest tickets are $12.50 each and can be purchased in advance at the Orpheum Theater Center, 220 E. Main St., Marshalltown. For more information, call the Orpheum at 641-844-5921 or visit the Orpheum website at OrpheumCenter.com. There will be limited seating, but lots of standing room.

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Police Blotter Newton Police Department • Brian A. Callison, 41, of Newton, is charged with fifth-degree criminal mischief at 9:30 a.m.

Jan. 13. Police were called to the victim’s apartment about an incident that had happened Jan. 12. The victim told police that Callison kicked down the door of the apartment, causing $100 worth of damages. Callison was arrested and taken to the Jasper County Jail. • Hunter M. Reffett, 18, of Newton, is charged with disorderly conduct in connection with a fight between him and a juvenile on Jan. 4 in the street in the 1100 block of East Eighth Street South. Reffett was arrested at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 15.

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Mom and ex at loggerheads over daughter’s cellphone DEAR ABBY: I bought my 11-year-old daughter a cellphone.

My ex does not approve. We have been divorced for six years, and he still can’t get over it. He despises me.

He refuses to listen to why I want her to have a cellphone.

While I want her to be responsible with it, I realize she will make mistakes — which she already has by being on her phone too much. (It has been taken away from her once.)

I want her to carry the phone with her in case of emergencies. If it is confiscated at school, her dad will no doubt tell me, “I told you so.”

Should I abide by his wishes and not allow her to have the phone, or do you think my points are valid? — MOM WITH PHONE ISSUE DEAR MOM: Wanting your daughter to have the cellphone in case of emergency seems valid to me.

If you are her custodial parent, I think that prerogative belongs to you.

But I do have a question: Who took the phone away from your daughter? If you did it because she was abusing the privilege, then she will learn her lesson if you are consistent. If a teacher takes it away from her at school, there should be consequences and you should ensure that they are enforced.

DEAR ABBY: I have an unusual problem. I’m very accident-prone.

Over the past several years I have been in a cast many times, sometimes for long periods. My friends constantly tease me about it when what I’d really appreciate is a little compassion and maybe a little help while I am recovering. How do I let these people know that their teasing is hurtful? — WENDY IN CALIFORNIA DEAR WENDY: If you have been in a cast “many times” over the past few years, your friends may be suffering from compassion fatigue.

If their making light of your predicament is hurting your feelings, you have to tell them so. And while you’re at it, tell them what you DO need from them.

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IOWA CITY — A business owner says she’ll close her Cedar Falls skin care products shop because officials rejected her pink storefront. Kirsta Dolash will close her Main Street business and open a store on Iowa City’s pedestrian mall, where she’s been allowed to have a pink storefront. Dolash says pink is part of her businesses’ brand. She wasn’t satisfied with plans to paint the storefront gray with pink accents. One council member compared it to telling John Deere it couldn’t feature the colors green and yellow.

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February trial set for kidnapping defendant OTTUMWA — A February trial has been scheduled for the last of three people accused of kidnapping an Ottumwa woman. Court records say Joel Herrarte Jr. has pleaded not guilty to kidnapping and other charges. His trial is set to begin Feb. 14.

Constance Griffiths pleaded guilty last week and was given 10 years in prison. Jacob Rauscher also has been sentenced to 10 years.

WATERLOO — Authorities have listed an inmate as escaped from the state work release facility in Waterloo.

The Iowa Corrections Department said in a news release Monday that 38-year-old Shawn Washington didn’t return Sunday from a furlough.

He’s been serving a 45-year sentence since August 2005. Washington was convicted in Black Hawk County of intimidation with a dangerous weapon and ongoing criminal conduct and with prohibited acts.

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AP Photo Thomas Jefferson High School computer science teacher Denise Hoag, right, works with sophomore Nick Miskin as her software engineering class modifies code on last week in Council Bluffs. Hoag is trying to get more girls interested in computer science, a traditionally male-dominated field.

Schools recruit girls in underrepresented STEM classes COUNCIL BLUFFS — Teayanna Leytham wants to make the world a better place.

The Thomas Jefferson senior has her sights set on improving air quality and she plans on using her computer science skills to do it.

In a time when girls and women remain significantly underrepresented in fields like computer science and engineering, Leytham is one example of a student working to challenge the stigma that the field of computer science is male-dominated.

“I always really loved STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) throughout high school,” Leytham said. “Over the summer, I realized I wanted to have a job in science but I wasn’t sure what that was going to be yet exactly.”

When she first started researching colleges to attend last summer, she discovered that her degree of interest required her to take a computer science course. So she registered for introduction to computer science last semester. She was one of only three girls to take the class out of 28 students.

“Computer science has been and is still a male-dominated field,”

Jason Plourde, director of secondary education of the Council Bluffs schools said. “In the Council Bluffs schools, we are striving to change that.”

One way to help fight the diversity imbalance in computer science classrooms in schools is to start talking to students sooner, Plourde added. The Council Bluffs school district currently offers courses called “exploratories” at the middle school level.

“As a result of having these courses in middle school, more girls are opting into classes that were traditionally only offered at the high school and thus, male-dominated,” Plourde said.

T.J. computer science teacher Denise Hoag believes that by working to change the stereotype that computer science is boring could be another way to help snag the interest of girls — like Leytham.

“I think at this age girls might not be as confident and they’re looking to take electives that their friends are taking instead of something that they might be interested in,” Hoag said. “If we change the misconception that computer science is boring then maybe more girls would be interested in taking

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Leytham attributes part of her interest in computers and programming to her mom.

“My mom always got me into schooling,” she said. “She helped me with homework and I’ve always really been into education and I’m not sure if it’s the same for all girls.”

Leytham said she also thinks that by allowing girls to express their opinions more freely at a younger age could help push girls to choose computer science later in life.

“I feel like a lot of girls are feeling outnumbered and it makes them feel intimidated because boys might shut out their opinions,” Leytham said. “If we encourage girls at a young age that everyone can express their opinions then maybe they’ll feel more comfortable on having their opinions heard and they’ll pursue STEM more.”

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DES MOINES (AP) — A state investigation has uncovered two Roosevelt High School bank accounts with $1.8 million in deposits that wrongly operated outside of the district’s oversight.

The audit released Friday found hundreds of thousands of dollars of improper and undocumented spending that raised questions about whether donations, fundraising proceeds and player contributions were properly used at the Des Moines school.

The report said former girls’ basketball coach Chris Cundiff deposited more than $19,000 into a bank account he controlled.

Cundiff then transferred some of the money into his personal bank account and purchased gifts for athletes and coaches, which are not allowed, according to the report. A phone number for Cundiff could not be found Saturday.

Cundiff resigned in June 2015, after the district’s internal auditors began investigating.

A second account was opened by a booster club, but run

by Roosevelt’s activities department, which is not allowed under district policy, the audit said. It

included $325,000 in payments to coaches and instructors that were not run through district payroll, so taxes and withholdings were not deducted.

Undocumented spending was also found, including about $45,100 labeled “banquet,” about $44,600 paid to clothing and uniform vendors and about $103,800 described as payments to camps, clinics or sports tournaments. The lack of documentation makes it unclear if expenses were properly represented, or how they were used, the audit said.

Between the two accounts, auditors found more than $643,000 of expenses unsupported by the proper paperwork or that were improperly spent.

The auditor’s report was forwarded to the Polk County Attorney, the state Attorney General and the Division of Criminal Investigation, which will review and decide whether criminal charges are warranted.

“It is a reminder to anybody in a government entity, to make sure all proceeds have been deposited correctly, so that ... taxpayer money is handled appropriately,” said State Auditor Mary Mosiman.

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By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News Making a change in someone’s life by donating change to fight cancer is this year’s theme for Newton High’s Coaches vs. Cancer basketball fundraiser. Newton High’s annual Coaches vs. Cancer basketball games are Friday when the Cardinal teams host Indianola in Little Hawkeye Conference action.

“Coaches vs. Cancer means a lot to me with my wife going through her battle with cancer, and I lost my grandmother to cancer and one of my sisters just dealt with it this last year,” Newton High girls’ basketball head coach Brandon Sharp said. “This is one of my favorite nights of the year as we raise awareness and funds together to fight this disease.”

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two previous home games, fans could shoot 3-point field goals for a $1 donation —any shot made was rewarded with a 2-litter of pop donated by Newton’s Hy-Vee. Newton High boys’ basketball head coach Bill Liley said cancer has touched almost every family he knows. He said he lost both grandparents to cancer along with family friends.

“I’m stunned in this day and age with all of the science and technology available to us, we have not figured a way to beat this disease,” Liley said. “With Coaches vs. Cancer, we as basketball coaches have taken on this fight. Anything we as coaches and as a team can do to help fight can-

cer and remove it from our lives, we’re willing to do.”

Newton basketball players are gathering pledges for their 3-point Attack against Cancer as every 3-pointer tallied by the NHS varsity girls and boys against Norwalk on Jan. 10 and on Friday against Indianola raises funds. In the Norwalk games, the Cardinal girls and boys combined to nail 11 3-pointers. They’re are gunning for more in Friday’s games.

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community and give back for a good cause.

Jacobsen said both of her grandfathers have had cancer so raising money and finding a cure for cancer means a lot to her. Shipley said it is a great cause to raise money for as her grandmother has cancer right now.

In honor of anyone who has survived or is currently battling cancer or anyone who has been taken by this disease, Newton is creating a Colorful Chain Link. NHS Coaches vs. Cancer coordinator Jill Stanton said in one way or another, everyone is linked to this awful disease.

Newton girls’ cross country coach Rachelle Tipton

said Coaches vs. Cancer is an opportunity for teams and coaches to give back to the community. It is way rally together to fight against this disease, she said.

“Coaches vs. Cancer means a lot to me as I’ve had a lot of family members pass away from cancer,” NHS player Ali Bestell said. “We can bring awareness and come together to raise money for those in our community who are struggling with cancer.”

At halftime of Friday’s boys varsity game, four people currently fighting cancer will be honored by NHS. Hannah Boecker will sing the song, “I’m Gonna Love You Through It” by Martina McBride and the NHS Pacesetters will perform.

“Following the Pacesetter performance, there will be a ‘miracle minute’ where the girls’ basketball team and dancers will run through the stands collecting donations from our loyal fans,” Stanton said.

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No. 2 Kansas beats Iowa State for 17th straight win

AP Photo Iowa State guard Deonte Burton, left, shoots over Kansas forward Landen Lucas, right, during the first half of Monday’s basketball game in Ames. The second-ranked Kansas Jayhawks pulled out a 17th straight win this season by defeating the Cyclones 76-72 in Big 12 Conference play.

AMES (AP) — No. 2 Kansas passed its biggest Big 12 road test of the season, winning in a gym where losing was threatening to become a trend.

Frank Mason III had 16 points, Landen Lucas scored 14 and the Jayhawks held off Iowa State 76-72 on Monday night for their 17th straight win.

Svi Mykhailiuk added 13 for the Jayhawks (17-1, 6-0 Big 12), who snapped a two-game skid in Ames and opened 6-0 in the Big 12 for the 10th time.

“It’s always tough (here),” Lucas said. “We should be proud to come in here and win. Our young guys maybe don’t understand that.”

Though it was never comfortable for Kansas, the Jayhawks led the entire second half. Iowa State star Monte Morris drilled a long 3-pointer and two free throws to make it 75-72 with 14.6 seconds left.

But then Devonte Graham’s free throw made it a two-possession game and Morris missed a 3 that would’ve made for an interesting finish.

Morris scored 23 points with seven rebounds and seven assists for the Cyclones (11-6, 3-3), who saw their recent string of success against

the Jayhawks come to an end.

Iowa State had won four of its last six against the 12-time defending league champions.

“We’ve just got to figure out a way to become a better defensive team. They shot 14 layups in the first half.

Layups. You can’t give Kansas 28 points in layups and expect to beat them,” Iowa State coach Steve Prohm said.

Deonte Burton had 21 points on 21 shots for the Cyclones, losers of two straight for the first time in six weeks.

Big Picture Kansas: This was a win Kansas has a right to be proud of. Hilton Coliseum is one of the most intimidating atmospheres in America — especially when the Jayhawks come to town — and over 14,000 fans braved an ice storm to scream at them. Victories like this are the reason Kansas keeps winning the Big 12. “No disrespect, but I think it was the best home court we’ve played in so far,” Kansas coach Bill Self said.

Iowa State: The Cyclones let a huge opportunity slip by.

Iowa State is very talented and remains a threat in the postseason because of its strong backcourt. But the Cyclones have lost tight games to Gon-

zaga, Baylor and Kansas, and their program has long since passed the day when moral victories mattered.

Poll Implications In a slight surprise, voters picked Villanova over Kansas for the top spot on Monday.

It’ll be hard for the Jayhawks to pass the Wildcats after Villanova routed Seton Hall by 30 points on Monday. The defending national champions host Providence on Saturday.

“It really doesn’t matter. I told our staff that Villanova would jump us in (the) AP (poll).

They beat Xavier by 25 last week. That didn’t surprise me at all. We’re in a pretty good spot right now,” Self said.

Turning Point Burton’s three-point play brought the Cyclones within 67-63. But a quick 6-0 run capped by Mason’s layup put Kansas up 10 with 1:57 left, and those baskets came in handy after Iowa State made its late surge. Given that the Jayhawks’ first two road league wins were at TCU and scuffling Oklahoma, the resolve Kansas showed down the stretch was impressive.

Up Next Kansas hosts Texas on Saturday. Iowa State plays at Oklahoma on Saturday.

World Champion Cubs celebrate at White House WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama celebrated the World Series champion Chicago Cubs on Monday and spoke about the power sports has to unite people.

“Throughout our history, sports has had this power to bring us together even when the country is divided,” Obama said at a White House ceremony for his hometown team. “Sports has changed attitudes and culture in ways that seem subtle but that ultimately made us think differently about ourselves.”

“It is a game and celebration,” he said, and noted that “there’s a direct line between Jackie Robinson and me standing here.” Robinson, a second baseman for the Brooklyn Dodgers, broke Major League Baseball’s color line to become its first black player.

The White House event came four days before Obama hands the presidency over to Donald Trump following one of the most divisive elections in recent memory.

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AP Photo President Barack Obama holds up a personalized Chicago Cubs baseball jersey presented to him by Anthony Rizzo, right, during a ceremony Monday in the East Room of the White House in Washington, where the president honored the 2016 World Series Champion baseball team.

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

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

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

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

Lynnville-Sully at BGM, 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 Invitational, 4:30 p.m.

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

PCM, EBF, Ottumwa at Pella, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday Boys’ Swimming Atlantic, Grinnell at NCMP, 5:30 p.m.

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

PCM, Saydel at CMB, 6 p.m.

Lynnville-Sully, Centerville, English Valleys at Colfax-Mingo, 6 p.m.

Basketball PCM at Fairfield, girls 6 :15 p.m., boys 7:45 p.m.

Colfax-Mingo at Grand View Christian, girls 6 p.m., boys 7:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cubs Continued from Page 1B It also follows a weekend in which civil rights icon John Lewis said he didn’t consider Trump a legitimate president because of Russian meddling in the election.

Trump responded on Twitter by criticizing Lewis as “all talk” and suggesting the Democratic congressman take better care of his Georgia district.

Obama has a home in Chicago, but is a longtime White Sox fan. He rooted for the Cubs after the Sox failed to reach the playoffs.

His wife, first lady Michelle Obama, however, is a lifelong Cubs fan. She greeted Cubs players before the ceremony, which Obama noted was her first appearance at some of the roughly 50 events he has hosted for championship college and professional sports teams.

The Cubs gave Obama two baseball jerseys — home and away — with the number 44, among other gifts. Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo also wears the number, and Obama referred to Rizzo as “my fellow 44.”

Obama is the nation’s 44th president.

Obama said it will be hard for him to wear the jersey, but told the Cubs: “Do know that among Sox fans I am the Cubs’ No. 1 fan.”

Hours after the Cubs won the series in November, Obama asked the team on Twitter if it wanted to visit the White House before his term ends Friday.

The World Series title was the first for the Cubs since 1908, and they won it by defeating the Cleveland Indians in seven games.

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Royals, left-hander Danny Duffy agree to $65M, 5-year contract KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Perhaps the Royals and Danny Duffy thought Kansas City sports fans could use some good news.

The team announced a $65 million, five-year contract with the popular left-hander on Monday, ensuring he will remain with the Royals through the 2021 season. Duffy was eligible for arbitration and could have become a free agent after the upcoming season.

Instead, he will earn $5 million this year before a bump to $14 million in 2018. He will make $15.25 million each in 2019 and 2020 and $15.5 million in the final year of the deal.

“Danny has been great. He has one of the best arms in all of baseball,” Royals general manager Dayton Moore said earlier this offseason. “The fact that he’s left-handed makes him more special and separates him even more. He’s the kind of pitcher we all envision.”

Duffy and Moore are expected to attend a news conference Tuesday at Kauffman Stadium.

The contract was announced the day after the Chiefs, whose Arrowhead Stadium sits a few hundred yards from Kauffman Stadium in the same sports complex, lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers in the playoffs.

Good timing for fans who had been expecting a long postseason run.

Now, they can turn their attention to a season of big expectations for the Royals, who missed out on the playoffs

Fighting Continued from Page 1B Newton assistant boys’ coach Tom Weeks has battled cancer since he was a child.

“I’ve dealt with it my whole life, but I’m a four-time cancer survivor. This is a great way for all of us to come together to show the major impact can-

AP File Photo Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Danny Duffy delivers to a Minnesota Twins batter during a baseball game in September 2016 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. The Royals and Danny Duffy have agreed to a $65 million, five-year contract that will keep the popular left-hander in Kansas City.

last season after back-to-back World Series appearances.

They return most of the major pieces from a team that contended until late in the season, and the move to keep Duffy as a cornerstone of their rotation should only embolden the franchise going forward.

The 27-year-old left-hander emerged from the bullpen to set career highs in wins, starts and innings pitched while going 12-3 last year. Kansas City was 17-9 in his 26 starts.

Duffy won 10 straight decisions from June 11 to August 21, one shy of the franchise record shared by Rich Gale and Paul Splittorf. He also set a franchise record with 16 strikeouts against Tampa Bay on Aug. 1, and he hasn’t lost at Kauffman Stadium in his last

15 starts.

Perhaps most importantly, his new contract takes one more star out of free-agency limbo.

All-Star first baseman Eric Hosmer, who agreed to a $12.25 million deal to avoid arbitration last week, can become a free agent next year. So can outfielder Lorenzo Cain, third baseman Mike Moustakas and shortstop Alcides Escobar — all former All-Stars — and veteran left-hander Jason Vargas.

“We’ll try to sign as many of our young guys as we can to long-term contracts. We won’t be able to sign them all, as you know,” Moore said. “That’s something we’ll have to figure out, and I’m accountable for figuring that out But I want

cer has on our lives and raise money to fight it.”

Newton High Athletic Director Scott Garvis said Coaches vs. Cancer is about raising awareness and money to defeat cancer. Honoring several who are battling helps illustrate how cancer affects us all, he said.

“It’s a great way to give back to our community. It is a cause

which affects everyone,” NHS assistant girls’ basketball coach Erick Zehr said. “This is a great national program allowing us to use our platform as a means for good.”

Newton is asking everyone to donate their change this year in support of school’s fundraiser in partnership with the American Cancer Society.

Parents of the girls’ and boys’

to make it very clear, from the first day I took this job, we always tried to put the best team we could on the field each and every night.”

The decision to pay Duffy doesn’t come without a gamble.

He has been a roller-coaster as a starting pitcher much of his career, spending long stretches in the bullpen, and has never started more than 26 games in a season. He also underwent Tommy John surgery in 2012, though his movement and velocity are better now than they were prior to the injury.

Still, the deal represents another investment in the future

by Moore, a signal that the general manager is not content simply to try to win next season and go through a wholesale rebuild.

In recent years, Moore has signed catcher Salvador Perez to a $52.5 million, six-year contract; outfielder Alex Gordon to a $72 million, four-year deal; right-hander Ian Kennedy to a $70 million, five-year deal; and young flamethrower Yordano Ventura to a $24 million, five-year deal.

Moore also traded All-Star closer Wade Davis to the Chicago Cubs earlier this offseason for young outfielder Jorge Soler, who is signed through the 2020 season.

The whole idea is to expand the Royals’ window to compete for another championship.

Evidently, Duffy wanted to remain a big part of it. basketball teams will have a bake sale on Friday night during the games.

All proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society. For a tax deduction, checks can be made payable to the American Cancer Society.

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Americans off to quick start at Australian Open MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Shelby Rogers thoroughly dominated the No. 4 player in the world, Simona Halep. A teary-eyed CoCo Vandeweghe battled nausea to outlast another top-20 veteran, Roberta Vinci.

And the grande dame of the women’s tour, 36-year-old Venus Williams, refused to cede the spotlight for at least another match at the Australian Open, beating Kateryna Kozlova in the first round of her 73rd career Grand Slam tournament, an Open-era record.

It’s been a fast start for many of the 32 Americans in the men’s and women’s singles draw in Melbourne — both the old guard and the unproven youngsters of the next generation.

Thirteen won their first-round matches on Monday, compared to six losses — two of which were to American opponents.

The power-hitting Rogers scored the biggest upset of the day. Newly confident after her surprising run to the French Open quarterfinals last year, the 24-year-old South Carolina native outplayed Halep with an aggressive, all-court game, winning 6-3, 6-1.

“The biggest thing I took away from (the French Open) was just that I can compete with the top players in the world,” she said. “(There are) little things here and there I need to work on, but I’m here.

I need to believe in myself.”

Vandeweghe fell to her knees with nausea while trailing in the second set of her match against Vinci, but after an extended medical timeout and a couple sips of a soft drink, she

AP Photo United States’ Venus Williams celebrates after defeating Ukraine’s Kateryna Kozlova in their first round match Monday at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia.

recovered to break back and finish off a 6-1, 7-6 (3) victory.

Her first thought, she said, was “I’m going to be that person who’s going to barf on the court. And I hate throwing up.”

After a couple of minutes on her knees, she felt well enough to continue. The sugary drink helped, too.

“Kind of just out of habit with a grandfather that’s a doctor. He always said the syrup in Coke coats the stomach.”

The 13th-seeded Williams had dramas of her own against Kozlova, rallying twice from a break down in the opening set before prevailing 7-6 (5), 7-5.

When she finally closed out the first set with an ace on her third

set point, the normally stoic Williams bent low, pumped her fist and let out a roar.

Venus made clear after the match — in case it wasn’t obvious — that she still has a passion for the game, 19 years after her Australian Open debut.

“I’m not coming all the way to Australia for kicks and giggles. I’m here as a competitor,” she said.

On the men’s side, the 19th-seeded John Isner, 23rd-seeded Jack Sock and 31st-seeded Sam Querrey notched first-round wins, as did Ryan Harrison, a one-time rising star who has rediscovering his love for the game after years of unhappily trying to live up to un-

met expectations for his career.

With a number of young Americans in the draw at Melbourne Park, including teenagers Taylor Fritz, Michael Mmoh and Frances Tiafoe, Harrison feels like he can serve as an example.

“I’ve been through the ups of knowing how fun it is when everyone’s behind you and talking about you can win Grand Slams, and I’ve been through the downs of everyone saying that you’re literally done with your career,” said the 24-yearold Harrison, who beat Nicolas Mahut 6-3, 6-4, 6-2.

Serena Williams headlines the Americans playing on Day 2 against Belinda Bencic.

IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES M. BALMER, Deceased CASE NO. ESPR036974 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of James M. Balmer, Deceased, who died on or about December 13, 2016: You are hereby notified that on January 5, 2017, the last will and testament of James M. Balmer, deceased, bearing date of January 5, 2010, * was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Kimberly L. Mellinger was appointed executor of the estate.

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

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

Dated January 6, 2017.

Date of second publication 17th day of January, 2017 Kimberly L. Mellinger Executor of the Estate 9216 Westfield Circle Johnston, IA 50131 Address Mark A. Otto, Attorney for the Executor ICIS PIN No: AT0005939 OTTO LAW OFFICE PLLC 123 W. 2nd St. N., PO Box 1356 Newton, IA 50208 Address mark@ottolawyers.com Probate Code Section 304 *Designated Codicil(s) if any, with date(s) January 10 & 17 CITY OF LAMBS GROVE COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 5, 2017 Meeting was called to order by Mayor Patrick Edwards at 6:59 p.m. Roll call: Tom Clark, Cindy Humke, Kent DeGoey, Steve Thomassen and Cathi Fouts present.

DeGoey moved and was seconded by Fouts to approve the agenda.

Motion carried 5-0.

Guests: Kristie Wildung and Ryan Dannen New Business: a. Kristie Wildung who works for the Central Iowa Water Association and the Utility Management of Central Iowa was in attendance to discuss the status of the sewer project.

DeGoey updated Wildung stating that there has been a new manhole put in place and from that manhole to the creek has new pipe with sewage running through the new pipe.

The contractor has yet to cross the creek and then set a new manhole.

Wildung is uncomfortable with the progress as is the Council and she will reach out to the contractor to see how we can get the project done.

DeGoey also informed Wildung that there is a 238' section of pipe yet to be lined. SAK is not able to line it, but JP Drain Cleaning & Plumbing may be able to do so.

Clark moved and was seconded

by Humke to have JP Drain Cleaning & Plumbing camera the 238' section of pipe that still needs to be lined.

Motion carried 5-0. b. Approval of the Attorney Employment Agreement was tabled until next month as the agreement sent by the attorney's office had the wrong city's name in the agreement. c. The City Clerk will prepare a 2018 budget rough draft for review at the next meeting.

Consent Agenda:

Newton Water Board Meeting Minutes Friday, Oct. 21, 2016 The Newton Waterworks Board of Trustees met in regular session on Friday, Oct. 21, 2016 at the Newton City Council Chambers.

Present were Chairperson Maureen Lockwood, Lee Zmolek, and L.D. Palmer.

Absent: Bret Doerring. Also present was Field Service Director Marty Hoffert.

Chairperson Maureen Lockwood called the meeting to order at 12:00 PM. The Board approved the September Board Minutes by consent.

Lee Zmolek moved to approve the September Financials as presented.

Maureen Lockwood seconded the motion.

Motion Approved Manager L.D. Palmer presented “Amendment #1 For Engineering Services for the Backwash Tank.

The addition services of the Engineer shall be to revise the contents of the Evaluation Report into a format acceptable to IDNR as a Facility plan for the backwash storage tank.

The report will also be modified to add an additional alternative to the analysis.

To Aid Newton WaterWorks in preparing the DWSRF Loan IUP Application and associated environmental review information for submittal to IDNR. The final Facility Plan will be presented at the December Board meeting. The final Facility plan and DWSRF IUP application will be submitted to IDNR in January 2017. The estimated amount for the Backwash Tank Facility plan is $2,000 and the estimated amount for the SRF IUP application is $3,000.

Lee Zmolek moved to approve the Amendment to the Facility plan as presented.

Maureen Lockwood seconded the motion.

Motion Approved.

Marty Hoffert presented the Water Treatment and Distribution report. The static well water level for August is 22.6'. Well water levels are still good for this time of year October. The distribution crew is finishing up with S. 2nd Ave. W. and the 12” water main construction project on W.12th St. S. has reached S.6th Ave. W. The manager updated the Board on Economic development projects.

The next meeting will be held on Friday, November 18th, 2016 in the City Council chambers.

The meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully Submitted L.D. Palmer, Secretary Newton WaterWorks Board of Trustees January 17 NEWTON WATERWORKS PAYABLES LISTING FOR THE 3rd Period September 2016 PAYEE AMOUNT AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS..................1,128.90 ALLIANT ENERGY ACCOUNT PAYABLE. .29,977.83 BACKFLOW SOLUTIONS, INC...........4,930.00 BARCO MUNICIPAL PRODUCTS INC...............547.47 BERNDT, LINDA.................47.82 BLACK HILLS ENERGY.....64.18 BROOKWOOD, INC.....10,800.00 BROWN, KIMBERLY..........41.73 CANNON, SONJA & NATHAN..........................17.53 CARUS CORPORATION. .875.00 CENTRAL IOWA REGIONAL HOUSING............................65.00

NEWTON WATERWORKS PAYABLES LISTING FOR THE 3rd Period September 2016 PAYEE AMOUNT AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS..................1,128.90 ALLIANT ENERGY ACCOUNT PAYABLE. .29,977.83 BACKFLOW SOLUTIONS, INC...........4,930.00 BARCO MUNICIPAL PRODUCTS INC...............547.47 BERNDT, LINDA.................47.82 BLACK HILLS ENERGY.....64.18 BROOKWOOD, INC.....10,800.00 BROWN, KIMBERLY..........41.73 CANNON, SONJA & NATHAN..........................17.53 CARUS CORPORATION. .875.00 CENTRAL IOWA REGIONAL HOUSING............................65.00 CENTRAL IOWA WATER ASSOCIATION....961.47 CITY OF NEWTON......21,196.39 DE LAGE LANDEN...........155.00 DOERRING, BRET...........250.00 DRILLCO...........................229.00 D-TECH NORTH LLC........297.90 FARVER TRUE VALUE....598.51 FASTENAL COMPANY.......19.04 FORBES OFFICE EQUIP.....9.98 GRALNEK-DUNITZ CO.......20.00 GRAYMONT WESTERN LIME INC...15,519.28 HACH CHEMICAL COMPANY..........................68.94 HAMMER MEDICAL SUPPLY..............................16.91 HAWKINS INC...............6,412.36 HD SUPPLY WATERWORKS LTD........105.50 HOWE, ROBBIE................332.50 HYVEE..............................160.37 IAWA.................................876.27 IDNR...................................66.00 IOWA ONE CALL..............194.30 JASPER CONSTRUCTION SERVICES..........................53.88 JETCO INC.......................803.05 KELDERMAN LIME INC.............. .....................................32,411.05 KEY COOPERATIVE........296.93 KEYSTONE LABORATORIES INC.......215.00 KINNAN, SCOTT.................31.06 LOCKWOOD, DR. MAUREEN........................250.00 MAIN, CYNTHIA S..............11.14 MG LAUNDRY CORP.........48.25 MID-STATE CONSTRUCTION...........4,266.76 MILLER, DEVIN..................18.24 MILLIGAN, MEGAN..............6.03 MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC........... .......................................6,485.05 O'REILLY AUTO PARTS.....67.47 PELOCK, JEFF & TERESA. .6.03 POWERPLAN................2,976.64 PREMIER OFFICE EQUIPMENT, INC.............199.15 REICH, JEFFREY GUFFEY & EDEN...............45.67 SALVATION ARMY...........126.03 SHOMO-MADSENWOYTHALER INS........16,760.00 SNOOK, AUDRA...................6.03 STAR EQUIPMENT LTD...346.50 STATE HYGIENIC LABORATORY....................19.50 T/C TOWN COUNTRY SERVICES........................300.00 TERPSTRA, KELSEY.......197.88 THEISEN'S........................433.77 TRUGREEN CHEMLAWN........... ..........................................140.00 TYCO INTEGRATED SECURITY LLC....................................389.19 US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION...............1,312.83 US CELLULAR..................198.74 US POSTMASTER.........2,200.00 UTILITY EQUIPMENT CO........... .......................................5,000.00 VAN WERT INC.............6,139.76 VISION INDUSTRIAL SALES, INC......................490.20 WARNICK INC d/b/a WARNICK & RE................602.50 WATERS, TERESA.............24.64 WEX BANK.......................909.02 WINDSTREAM..................941.11 ZIEGLER INC.................1,112.47 ZMOLEK, LEE...................250.00 Total...........................182,076.75 January 17 PRELIMINARY NOTICE Service Agency has Farm initiated an environmental review for the construction of a 2499 head hog finishing unit. The location of the proposed project is the SE ¼ of Section 24, Township 79N North, Range 19 West of the 5th P.M., Palo Alto Township, Jasper County, IA. Any persons interested in commenting on environmental issues should direct their comments in writing to: Attn Chris Barton Farm Service Agency 10500 Buena Vista Ct. Des Moines, IA 50322 Written comments must be received in Des Moines within 30 days of this publication.

January 17 & 24 THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF THOMAS ROBERT GUTHRIE, Deceased CASE NO. ESPR036976 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Thomas Robert Guthrie , Deceased, who died on or about August 16, 2016: You are hereby notified that on January 10, 2017, the last will and testament of Thomas Robert Guthrie, deceased, bearing date of March 21, 2016, * was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Thomas Lin Guthrie and Jeffrey G. Guthrie were appointed coexecutors of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

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

Dated January 10, 2017.

Date of second publication: 23rd day of January, 2017 Thomas Lin Guthrie 1214 Watermoon, Richmond, Texas 77469 Address Jeffrey G. Guthrie 5038 S. 36th Ave. W. Newton, Iowa 50208 CO-EXECUTORS OF ESTATE. Ken J. Smith, ICIS PIN No: AT0007376 Attorney for the Executor UPDEGRAFF & SMITH 101 First Avenue West Newton, IA 50208 Address Probate Code Section 304 *Designated Codicil(s) if any, with date(s) January 17 & 24

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IOWA DISTRICT COURT JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ARNOLD C. DEIST, Deceased CASE NO. ESPR036977 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Arnold C. Deist, Deceased, who died on or about January 7, 2017: You are hereby notified that on January 11, 2017, the last will and testament of Arnold C. Deist, deceased, bearing date of October 27, 2015,* was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Christy Adams was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

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

Dated January 10, 2017.

Date of second publication: 24th day of January, 2017 Christy Adams Executor of the Estate 305 Lincoln St NE, P.O. Box 33 Bondurant, IA 50035 Address Kathryn E. Walker, Attorney for the Executor ICIS PIN No: AT0008220 Walker, Billingsley & Bair, 208 N 2nd Ave W, Newton, IA 50208 Address Probate Code Section 304 *Designated Codicil(s) if any, with date(s) January 17 & 24

through the new pipe.

The contractor has yet to cross the creek and then set a new manhole.

Wildung is uncomfortable with the progress as is the Council and she will reach out to the contractor to see how we can get the project done.

DeGoey also informed Wildung that there is a 238' section of pipe yet to be lined. SAK is not able to line it, but JP Drain Cleaning & Plumbing may be able to do so.

Clark moved and was seconded

by Humke to have JP Drain Cleaning & Plumbing camera the 238' section of pipe that still needs to be lined.

Motion carried 5-0. b. Approval of the Attorney Employment Agreement was tabled until next month as the agreement sent by the attorney's office had the wrong city's name in the agreement. c. The City Clerk will prepare a 2018 budget rough draft for review at the next meeting.

Consent Agenda: DeGoey moved and was seconded by Thomassen to approve all the items on the consent agenda including the minutes from the December 1, 2016 meeting, list of bills, and reconciliation report for December. Motion carried 5-0.

JCARL Participation Fee...............$21.25 News Printing Company Publications.......................$71.52 Dodd's Sanitation Contract..........$670.00 Christina Machin Salary..............................$392.64 United States Treasury Employment Taxes..........$926.16 IPERS Retirement.......................$163.18 Machin Lawn Works Snow Removal.............$2,050.00 Alliant Energy Utilities...............................$25.99 Alliant Energy Utilities.............................$351.67 Total January Bills........$4,672.41 General Fund...............$1,730.94 Charges for Fee...........$2,333.90 Local Option Sales Tax................ .....................................$1,015.33 Emergency........................$43.72 Capital Projects...................$0.00 Road Use Fund............$1,411.51 Debt Service....................$465.26 Total Dec Revenue.......$7,000.66 General Fund...............$2,439.87 Charges for Fee...........$1,484.64 Road Use Fund............$2,462.77 Capital Projects...................$0.00 Debt Service.................$2,340.00 Total Dec Expenses.....$8,727.28 Staff and commissions reports Mayor: Edwards reported that he had attended the Emergency Management Meeting in which they reviewed the budget.

Streets: Thomassen reported that he had contacted Denco Highway Construction to get on their schedule for the spring for crack repair of the streets. He will follow up with them to get an estimate. DeGoey also reported that the dip at the end of Emerson Hough is getting worse and will need to be addressed as well as the condition of Pioneer.

Sewers: No additional report Parks: No report Tree Steward: Fouts reported that Tree Pro had come out to give bids on two different resident's trees needing taken down and identified them by tying a ribbon around them. The dead trees are hanging over the street.

Storm Sewers: No report City Clerk: Machin read an email from a resident and will replay back via e-mail.

Old Business: a. No further action on the Chicken Pilot Program. b. Fouts moved and was seconded by DeGoey to amend Section 1.12 pertaining to the right of entry and add a section to 52.03 pertaining to unlawful parking. Motion carried 5-0.

DeGoey moved and was seconded by Clark to adjourn at 8:15 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.

Next City Council meeting to be held February 2, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.

Minutes submitted by Christina Machin, City Clerk Mayor Patrick Edwards City Clerk Christina Machin January 17

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TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 17). Your best strategy is to come up with one single goal for the year. Commit yourself and tell everyone. The more public pressure the better.

Next month brings a wealth of helpful people. In June you will be called by the energy of a place; opportunities await.

Your family will grow in the late summer. Libra and Gemini adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 4, 14, 29, 47 and 8.

To anticipate the needs of another before those needs are expressed in words is to earn trust, admiration and affection in one fell swoop. On the other hand, to assume needs inaccurately and try to fulfill them

will not only be perceived as overbearing; it could also start conflict. Those are the stakes as Mars and Saturn do some terse positioning.

ARIES (March 21-April 19).

What if you believed that there was nothing wrong with you and you don’t need to improve a single thing about yourself?

In that case, all efforts are optional -- a fun experiment. Any resulting benefits are a stroke of felicity!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20).

The game is on, and there is an unconventional and imaginative prize at stake. This bit of whimsy is more motivating to

you than money or validation from a VIP. For reasons you cannot explain, you simply need to win.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21).

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CANCER (June 22-July 22).

You’re safe -- safer than most of humanity that has ever lived. The biggest threat to you is in how you interpret what’s going on. Is it stressful?

Sure. But not too stressful. It’s doable. You can handle it, and you will prevail.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). It really doesn’t matter where the blame properly belongs.

Step up, assess the situation and begin repairs. If the broken thing is a relationship, you’ll be especially speedy and adept at fixing this.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).

Your contentment generates joy in others. Your smile melts hearts. Who knew it was possible to make such a difference in the world just by being genuinely happy?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).

Today the passion you feel for a cause or a kind of work is more powerfully energizing than romantic fervor. One action will lead to the next, and soon you’ll be swept into a dizzying momentum.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov.

21). Even the most ordinary, worn-in topic can be made riveting by a skilled speaker, a phenomenon you’ll experience today when a certain intriguing someone speaks the plainest, most sparkling words to you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). One source of encouragement is not enough, especially if it’s a source that’s very familiar to you. You need more support, and you’ll get it when you branch out and tell new people what you’re up to.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Everyone feels fragile sometimes. When it’s them, you have compassion, telling them to take it easy. Do the same when it’s you. Sure, you’re tougher than most, but you are also every bit as deserving of compassion.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).

How can you feel more at ease in a situation? Part of it is just getting to know people better.

It takes time, and it’s worth it.

When you’re comfortable, the charisma kicks in. You get ‘em laughing and loving you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).

In the case of public praise, it’s good to know you’re appreciated. On the other hand, acknowledgement can kindle unexpected feelings in you, such as embarrassment. For this reason you’re driven to do low-key or anonymous work.

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