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City moving forward with grants for boulder park

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News Applications for grants to fund the potential boulder park project at Aurora Park will move forward after approval the Newton City Council on Monday.

The grant opportunities are through the Prairie Meadows Community Betterment Grant and the Jasper Community Foundation, totaling approximately $100,000.

“One of the things I like a lot about this is there is no boulder parks in Iowa. It is truly unique and would be something that would draw people to Newton or the visitors that are here could discover it and tell their friends and neighbors about it as well,” councilwoman Evelyn George said.

The park board identified Aurora Park to be

redeveloped to target middle school and high school students. The idea of a boulder park was presented as a new potential recreational amenity for the city and would consist of large manufactured rocks that are designed for climbing and traversing.

“You’re also looking at a park that is going to another age group, so its not just targeting younger kids ... which I think is a fantastic idea,” councilman Craig Trotter said.

The total estimated cost of the project is $195,000 with funding coming from several locations. Along with approximately $100,000 in grants, $85,000 will come from 2015 bond proceeds and a final $10,000 from additional sources including donations.

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Jason W. Brooks/Daily News The large conference room enjoyed by the Newton Development Corporation over the past several years will be converted into office space to be used by the Heartland Area Education Agency. NDC will continue to use its office space on the second floor of the main DMACC building and will have a smaller classroom-type meeting room across the hall.

Heartland AEA to move into DMACC space used by NDC Both will pay rent to college; AEA leaving Emerson Hough

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Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News Council member Evelyn George speaks at Monday’s meeting. The Newton City Council approved the park board to apply for grants totaling approximately $100,000 to be used for the potential boulder park project at Aurora Park.

A change of venue for one organization will add a new neighbor for another.

Since the Newton Community School District is reopening the Emerson Hough building as a regular school, the tenants who have been using it as sort of an administration center need to find destinations. As the only outside agency that had an office at Emerson Hough, the Heartland Area Education Agency had to search for new office space in Newton.

Fortunately, the Heartland AEA has found an arrangement that might be a great fit.

The AEA will soon move into the large room that has recently been known as the Newton Development Corporation’s conference area, using it for offices of about five employees, on the second floor of the main Newton DMACC building on North Second Avenue West.

NDC will continue to have its front-desk area used by Tanya Michener and Executive Director Frank Liebl’s office. It will also gain a classroom-type meeting space, Room 248B, across the hall, while the AEA will have a smaller meeting room next to the NDC main entrance doors.

Liebl said some steps of the move could start happening in March. The main practical

deadline involves the AEA and the summer period when the school district will begin moving furniture and making changes within Emerson Hough.

“I think it will work,” Liebl said. “The big main room we have now seats 20 to 30 comfortably for a meeting, and we’ve seen 50 or 60. The room we’ll have across the hall (248B) only seats 25, but it will work great for most of our meetings.”

Liebl pointed out that Room 210, the large, dividable second floor room, and the Maytag Theater are nearby if anyone wants to host a larger event.

Chris Pierson, Heartland AEA Region 8 director, handles the agency’s support efforts for the Baxter, Colfax-Mingo, Lynnville-Sully, Newton and PCM school districts, as well AEA | 3A

Ice skating rink ready for skates Jasper Community Foundation Grant applications available Feb. 1 Newton Daily News

Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News Community members gather Monday for a ceremonial ribbon cutting at the new ice skating rink at Maytag Park. The skating rink, which opened last week, was a gift from the Friends of Newton Parks organization. On hand were Kathy Winn, chamber ambassador; Sarah Blackett, Friends of Newton Parks; Jeff Holschuh, chamber ambassador; Jessica Lowe, Friends of Newton Parks; Mike Gilbert, Newton Parks staff; Andy Breuer, Friends of Newton Parks; Dave Blackett, Newton Parks staff; Melanie Humphrey, Newton Park Board member and Rep. Dan Kelley.

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

The Jasper Community Foundation is announcing its request for grant proposals for 2016.

The Foundation recently received its 2016 award allocation to facilitate endowment building and grant making throughout Jasper County.

The contribution to the Foundation was made possible by the Iowa General Assembly. Twelve years ago the Iowa Legislature passed several bills to encourage endowment building and community-based philanthropy. Among these measures was HF 2032-County Endowment Fund Program, which provided that non-gambling counties, initiating a county-wide community foundation would be eligible to receive a percentage of the state’s gross gambling tax receipts.

In 2015, the Jasper Community Foundation disbursed $91,345 to 23 nonprofit organizations

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In Brief Vilsack to address renewable fuels summit

Jason W. Brooks/Daily News U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and former Iowa governor Tom Vilsack, right, speaks in support of the water-quality funding proposal of Republican Gov. Terry Branstad at a Jan. 5 seminar. Iowa’s Democratic legislators applauded Branstad’s desire to fund water quality programs, but don’t like the governor’s idea of using SAVE school infrastructure money for it.

Branstad’s new water quality funding plan met with mixed reviews Farming organizations favor method; school leaders skeptical

By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News

by itself — there are different proFredericks, the soybean associajections about how many dollars tion president, said he supports the would go to water quality. proposal.

Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad has A document released by the “Long-term infrastructure inpresented some details about a plan governor’s office shows a projected vestments are needed to provide a to divert some of a state sales-tax $20.7 billion dollars going to the dedicated and sustained funding revenue for water-quality projects. school SAVE fund and $4.7 billion source for water quality improveBut how much would farmers ac- to water quality. The projections ments,” Fredericks said. tually see of that money? assume continued increases in tax Lynnville-Sully School District Branstad brought in U.S. Secre- revenue.

Superintendent Shane Ehresman tary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to The SAVE fund produced said the 2049 sunset aspect would a Jan. 5 Associated Press pre-leg- $442.3 million of revenue for definitely create more flexibility, islative seminar designed to have schools in fiscal year 2015. That’s as districts would then be able to the media ask questions about the an increase of about $13 million borrow against a reliable payback upcoming session. Vilsack said from FY 2014, so if the governor’s SAVE method to extend loans. working on water quality issues is plan were in effect this year, water However, it could effectively cap something that must be done now. quality would have taken about $3 school funds for constructing new However, it isn’t clear how much million in SAVE money. The in- buildings and other projects. revenue would really go to water crease from 2013 to 2014 was about “I’m all for water quality, but programs, since the diversion is $19 million, which would have sent I’m cautious about any policy that based on predicted tax revenue. $9 million to water quality. could scoop education funding,” Not to mention, anyone who has Iowa legislative leaders held their Ehresman said. “I hope this didn’t been battling for education fund- own pre-legislative seminar just develop out of the governor wanting for years isn’t necessarily to see prior to the governor’s session with ing to not extend the sunset past a cap placed on the infrastructure the Associated Press and other me- 2029 unless he gets his way (with funds promised on a 2007 legisla- dia. Senate Majority Leader Mi- water quality funding). The time to tive vote. chael Gronstal (D-Council Bluffs) short-change schools is not right The governor’s proposal, which said if the governor really wanted after a major veto and at a time has yet to be heavily promoted in to put money into water quality, when you’re saying we only have this year’s legislature, is to allow he could have done so a couple of 2.45 percent of regular funding inschools to have the first $10 million years ago when he was sent a $20 crease.” of new Secure an Advanced Vision million package from the legislaNewton Schools Superintenfor Education (SAVE) revenue ture that Branstad vetoed. dent Bob Callaghan and State Sen. each year, and allow any new monIf the state has years such as FY Amy Sinclair both said they haven’t ey beyond $10 million to go toward 2013, where the increase in SAVE read the governor’s proposal in dewater quality. Iowa Agriculture funds was only $9 million, water tail. Callaghan said he can see how Secretary Bill Northey and Iowa quality wouldn’t receive any SAVE taking money beyond the “new” Soybean Association President funds at all. $10 million each year might not Wayne Fredericks have endorsed Some Iowans feel the governor’s affect school districts adversely, as the governor’s plan, along with a plan doesn’t serve either schools long as none of the main funding host of school superintendents and or farmers. Progress Iowa Execu- stream was diverted. other agricultural leaders. tive Director Matt Sinovic said the Sinclair said she is generally opIn its current form, the SAVE timing of talking about other uses posed to moving SAVE funds to fund diverts all proceeds of a one- for SAVE money, on the heels of any other purpose without taxpayer cent supplemental state sales tax to vetoing bipartisan legislation last consent. a school fund for construction and year that would have added $55.7 “I live on a farm, and I’m married other infrastructure improvements million for K-12 education, is not to an elementary school principal,” on a per-pupil basis. For example, the way to fund water quality.

Sinclair said. “Water quality and the Newton Community School “By undercutting both clean wa- education both need money. But, District receives a portion of SAVE ter and Iowa schools, the governor philosophically, I mean, we voted funds based on its approximately proved today he doesn’t truly value on this. We voted that this money 2,960 students. either,” Sinovic said. “Gov. Brans- would be for schools. I would have It’s a law that went into effect tad just doesn’t get it. Iowans de- a strong hesitation handing money in 2008, and it’s set to come to an serve quality water and quality edu- to someone else without a vote of end in 2029. Even if lawmakers can cation, and our state budget should the people.” agree that school-earmarked funds reflect that. Iowans deserve better canCI15-IA-66110-NEWT0-MARS0-NONE-NONE.pdf, be used for a farming program than being presented this false Contact Jason W. Brooksxat4.5, 641-792-3121 CI15, with You Know Your Farm..., IA, 6.6110 — PDF, a contentious, partisan debate choice by their governor.” ext.

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JOHNSTON — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, and former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack will provide a unique perspective on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s commitment to renewable fuels at the 10th Annual Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit Tuesday at The Meadows Conference Center at Prairie Meadows in Altoona.

“Sec. Vilsack has been a steadfast supporter of renewable fuels, and we’re thrilled to have him back in Iowa and speaking at the Summit,” Iowa Renewable Fuels Association President Tom Brooks said. “Under Sec. Vilsack’s direction, the USDA’s Biofuels Infrastructure Program is set up to make a profound impact on American agriculture and Iowa’s renewable fuels market, and we’re looking forward to hearing more about Sec. Vilsack’s vision for renewable fuels like biodiesel and ethanol.”

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

Participants will learn about grain marketing from ISU Extension and Outreach specialists and local ag business experts. Participants will engage in hands- on activities, learn through web-based training and discuss how to develop a grain marketing plan.

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

No prior crop marketing experience necessary.

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

Deadline to register is Feb. 1.

For more information, contact Emily Goodall at 641-752-1551 or egoodall@iastate.edu.

Iowa biodiesel production breaks record in 2015 JOHNSTON — The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association announced Friday that despite policy uncertainty for nearly all of 2015, Iowa biodiesel production set a new annual record of 242 million gallons. Biodiesel production was up from 227 million gallons in 2014, and topped the previous record of 230 million gallons set in 2013. Once national numbers are announced, Iowa is expected to again lead the nation in biodiesel production in 2015.

“It must be said that Iowa’s record biodiesel production in 2015 is a testament to the efficiency of Iowa’s plants and to the effectiveness of Iowa’s state level policies promoting the production and use of biodiesel,” IRFA Executive Director Monte Shaw said. “Considering neither the federal Renewable Fuel Standard nor the federal biodiesel blenders’ tax credit were in effect for the vast majority of 2015, the resiliency of Iowa biodiesel producers really shone through in 2015. With the federal RFS and tax credit in place for 2016, we are hopeful for big things.”

The amount of Iowa biodiesel produced from soybean oil remains the largest feedstock in Iowa, accounting for 66 percent of production.

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Local & State News AEA Continued from Page 1A as Newton Christian and Sully Christian. He said there is probably between 30,000 and 35,000 square feet of library-type, high-ceiling space the AEA uses at Emerson Hough; the total space at DMACC will be closer to 25,000 square feet.

From assistance with professional-development training to testing data to bulk printing and supply purchasing, the AEA has drawn

Grants Continued from Page 1A throughout the county. The Foundation awarded grants ranged from $250 to $10,000 to new or enhanced, innovative programs that address needs or issues within Jasper County. A full list-

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much praise from teachers and administrators alike.

“Our space at Emerson Hough is more than we really need,” Pierson said. “We really like being in the same building as the preschool and administration, but by staying in town, we’ll continue to be in touch with, and support, all the same districts and campuses.”

Pierson said Heartland AEA personnel have a “drop-in” office used to make copies and other small tasks at Delaware Elementary School in northeast Des

ing of grantees can be found on the Foundation’s website.

The Jasper Community Foundation’s 2016 Grant Making Cycle is quickly approaching.

Grant applications will be available beginning Feb. 1 through April 15 via the Foundation’s website: www. jaspercommunityfoun-

Council Continued from Page 1A “I applaud the park board members and the staff leadership for thinking outside of the box and to do things that can be unique to our system,” mayor Mike Hansen said.

“It is a fantastic idea and hopefully we can encourage those who have grants available to see the value that we see.”

Also approved was the third phase of the audio/video broadcast system upgrade for city hall. Included in the final phase is the video system upgrade which calls for the replacement and relocation of two cameras, a monitor and upgraded connections to digital from the currently used analog system.

“When we first started on this project we were utilizing a VHS and cassette recorder. It wasn’t that long ago that we were doing this,” George said.

The first two phases of the project saw the replacement of the video broadcast equipment including switching to digital files for video storage and streaming live by way of the city’s website. The following year the audio equipment was replaced in council chambers.

The total cost of phase three is $27,670 with $24,000 provided through the general fund ending balance and $3,170 acquired through reallocated funds from savings in other contractual services.

“This has been one issue that citizens have really appreciated the upgrade because they can actually watch it at home now and understand what is going on,” George said.

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

Moines, near Altoona, but the Emerson Hough is the agency’s only full office in the Region 8 part of its territory. Heartland reaches as far west as Carroll and as far southwest as Winterset, and its Region 8 covers the Jasper County districts, plus Southeast Polk, North Polk and Bondurant-Farrar.

There are 23 workstations and employees at the AEA’s Emerson Hough office. Pierson said there will be slightly fewer workstations at the DMACC office, with a few employees who are not in the

dation.org. Grant applications to be considered for funding this year must be received by April 15.

All 501(c)3 organizations, 170(c)(1) units of government, and other potentially qualifying charitable organizations operating in or for the benefit of Jasper County

office much sharing stations.

NDC and the AEA will be considered separate DMACC tenants.

The lease for the AEA office at Emerson-Hough with NCSD is $3 per square foot for 3,790 square feet or $947.50 per month ($11,370 annually).

The lease for the relocated AEA office at DMACC is $21,106.80 annually for 1,804 square feet. Additionally, Heartland can use the Conference Center Rooms 210A-D three times each year without setup fees and

should go to the Jasper Community Foundation website for guidelines, applications and additional information. This will be the only grant cycle of 2016.

“As we enter another year of this grant-making program, I encourage any qualifying organizations providing

also have access to rooms 248B and 213 on an “as available” basis without charge.

The AEA also has rent-free storage space in a common storage area.

Liebl said NDC has had its DMACC space at low cost for some time, but the rent it will be paying to DMACC now will enable it to stay put.

“It’s a good deal for us to be here,” Liebl said.

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

programs or services in Jasper County to consider submitting a grant application,” said Dan Skokan, president of Jasper Community Foundation. “With approximately $90,000 available from this program, these grant funds provide an excellent opportunity to address important

needs in our communities and to improve the overall quality of life for our residents.”

All inquiries pertaining to the grant application process should be directed to the “Contact Us” link located on the homepage of the Jasper Community Foundation website.

Winter Photo Hike returns to Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge Newton Daily News Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge is hosting its annual Winter Photo Hike from 9 to 10:30 a.m.

Saturday. This program is free and open to the public. Participants will meet at the Prairie Learning and Visitor Center at 9 a.m. for a brief orientation.

Neal Smith NWR staff will introduce winter subjects on the prairie, and then will guide photographers to a few good photography spots. One location may be off-trail, so be prepared to fully experience the tallgrass prairie in winter.

Amateur and professional photographers of all ages and skill levels are welcome. Bring your own camera equipment, comfortable shoes/boots, a water bottle and your sense of wonder. Photographers will also have the opportunity to participate in an exhibit of your work in the Refuge’s art gallery in November and December.

Registration is encour-

Thank you for helping The Salvation Army meet needs in Jasper County at Christmas and into the New Year. Thanks for sharing and caring! We are grateful for your support for neighbors in need.

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Keeping Me on My Toes

On my own

By Jamee A. Pierson Staff Writer

www.newtondailynews.com | Tuesday | Jan. 19, 2016

It has started — my week as a single parent.

I don’t have room to complain that my husband is off with his buddies somewhere warm doing nothing but causing trouble. He is actually working in Haiti with his company and a mission organization to put solar panels up for more efficient electricity.

This will be the longest one of us has ever left the other with the two kiddos — a total of eight days. I am happy he is doing good in the world, but I know by the time Sunday rolls around, I will be more than ready for him to be home.

For the most part, taking care of the kids by myself isn’t

a huge deal. My husband leaves for work before we get up and comes home after we have already been there for a couple of hours. I am in charge of getting the kids ready for school and daycare and usually have done afternoon snacks and the beginning of dinner on my own.

My parents are also a huge help when it comes to the girls.

This happens to be the week I have an evening meeting and they will take care of the kids, feed them dinner and keep them safe and happy, watching them until I make it home, no matter what the hour. Having a flexible schedule is great, but it is made possible by my parents being able to help out on a mo-

ment’s notice.

I was also lucky enough to get treats for school this week, which will add some time to my morning prep. I am one to pick sleep over everything but my kids, so getting up early to make apple and banana cars and Jell-O oceans with orange boats will kick me in the behind.

Most evenings the girls are pretty good. They play together pretty well and don’t fight too much. I will miss my husband when both are having meltdowns, and I can only console or question one at a time.

Also, when I am the only one who is available to get the juice, followed by the milk as soon as

I set down the juice and the snacks, usually one at a time. I wish I had more time to exercise, but I think I get quite the workout running around after two little girls.

By the end of the week, I hope I still have all of my hair, my house isn’t in shambles and I got enough sleep to function. I did schedule an overnight visit with the other grandparents this weekend to give myself a night of recovery before my husband gets back and I have three to take care of again.

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

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State View

Branstad overlooks other options for school funding, water quality The 2016 session opened last week and it was great to see my colleagues from all over Iowa again.

After legislative leaders offered their agenda for session on opening day Monday, we had two special joint sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday to hear from the governor and the chief By Dan Kelley justice of the Iowa Iowa Supreme Court.

Representative The governor outlined his priorities for this year and also released his budget recommendations. There are many areas where we can work together, including renewable energy, criminal justice reforms and growing our skilled workforce. Over the next few weeks, I’ll be carefully reviewing the governor’s budget.

While the governor still hasn’t provided many details, the centerpiece of his speech is just the latest attempt by Republicans and Branstad to divert hundreds of millions of dollars from public schools to other programs. He is proposing to use a sales tax fund solely dedicated for school infrastructure purposes and redirect a growing dollar amount to water quality programs.

Iowa voters originally approved this sales tax fund at the local level for school infrastructure purposes only. It was later enacted statewide by lawmakers with the same intent.

The governor is presenting Iowans with a false choice by saying there are no other options for school

funding and water quality. Schools and water quality are both critical priorities for Iowans. We shouldn’t pit them against each other because it’s simply not an either/or choice.

It’s time for the political games to end.

Also, we must make sure no Iowan falls through the cracks in the governor’s rush to privatize Medicaid for more than 500,000 Iowans.

I’m troubled that the governor still isn’t listening to Iowans about the Medicaid mess he’s created. After the federal government was forced to delay his plan, we must provide more oversight this session and be prepared to delay his plan again if Branstad can’t supply medical providers and vulnerable Iowans with the answers they need before the transition.

The Medicaid mess is yet another example of Gov. Branstad failing to understand the needs of working families. Too many families are working hard but still not getting ahead. I want to ensure that our children and grandchildren have the opportunity to achieve the American Dream. It starts with a quality education in preschool and continues with a guarantee of affordable job training or college after high school. Alongside my fellow Democrats in the Iowa House, I’ll keep fighting to rebuild Iowa’s middle class and grow our economy while keeping the state budget balanced.

A strong middle class starts with a good education that develops the skilled workforce Iowa needs to compete with workers from around the globe. Here are some

ideas I’ll work on with my Democratic House colleagues in an effort to strengthen the middle class and make sure every family gets a fair shot: — Provide stable, adequate funding to public schools so they can make sure every Iowa kid gets a great education — Make college and job training affordable so every Iowan can get the skills necessary to land a good job without massive debt after graduation — Expand early childhood education through initiatives like Iowa’s statewide voluntary preschool program to make sure kids enter kindergarten ready to learn — Raise the minimum wage and make sure companies that receive state contracts give women the same pay as men for the same work — Target state incentives and encourage more investment in small businesses, start-ups and entrepreneurs -- including those run by minorities and women in our urban core -- so they can grow to create good paying jobs — Hold Branstad and private managed care companies accountable so no Iowan falls through the cracks in their rush to privatize Medicaid for 560,000 seniors, kids and Iowans with disabilities.

As the session progresses, as always, if you have ideas on how we can make Jasper County a great place to live, work, and raise a family, or if you need assistance with state agencies, call me at home 641521-9260 or email dan.kelley@legis.iowa.gov

I’m 58 years old. On the plus side, I’ve still got all my hair. On the minus side, I don’t h a v e all my teeth.

On the p l u s side, I can still w e a r By Marc Dion sport coats I bought 20 years ago.

They’re tweed. Tweed lasts. I can’t box anymore because of my right knee, which will no longer allow me to pivot the way you have to if you’re going to throw a good right hand. Age is winning, but on the right night, I can feel like I’m holding the years to a tie.

About three weeks ago, I was in a social situation with two 30-something fellows who were discussing their college years.

“I was a barista in college,” one of them said.

“So was I,” the other guy said.

A barista is the person who makes coffee at a Starbucks coffee place.

At the diner I go to, the person who makes the coffee is named “Rosaria,” and I do not believe she calls herself anything other than, “someone who owns a diner.”

“I still know how to make all those drinks,” one of the former baristas said to the other, and the two of them were off on a magical memory tour of lattes with soy milk, double foam, a caramel drizzle and a dusting of cinnamon or nutmeg or garlic.

I let them finish.

“When I was in graduate school, I was a bartender,” I said. “I still remember how to break up bar fights with a baseball bat.”

Geez, it felt good when they both stopped talking.

It was the classic

old-guy diss. Lattes, schmattes. Try using a worn Louisville Slugger to back down a belligerent laborer who has drunkenly decided that some other fellow is “looking at” his girlfriend.

I do remember how to use a baseball bat to break up a bar fight. The trick is to keep the bat in motion at all times.

Don’t swing it, shake it and make sure the other guy doesn’t step inside the arc of the bat. A baseball bat is a longrange weapon. The guy on the thick end of the bat is at an extreme disadvantage but, if he steps inside the arc and grabs the bat, the two of you end up struggling over the damn thing, and you lose all your power in the relationship.

I didn’t play baseball in either grade school or high school, so my introduction to the bat came late, and only as a weapon. Breaking up fights terrified me, too, since you never know if the belligerent drunk is carrying a pistol.

Usually, all I had to do was come out from behind the bar with the bat in my hand, shake it shoulder high a couple of times and the belligerent drunk’s friends (they all have a lot of friends) would drag him out of the place.

Was it worth it, to be terrified all those years ago, for $20 a shift and tips? Was it worth it just to be able to hand out the old-guy diss to a couple of former baristas?

No. It wasn’t worth it, not at all. I was scared and acting tougher than I was, trying to get through grad school on short money. It was awful. I’m glad I remember that, too. If I slide into nostalgia, I’ll really be an annoying old guy.

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Obituaries Joanne Burns Muller Jan. 16, 2016 Joanne Burns Muller passed Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016. A memorial Mass will be at 11 a.m.

Thursday, Jan. 21 at Sacred H e a r t Catholic Church in Newton. The family will greet friends from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church.

Memorials to Sacred Heart Local Charities or Memorial Masses.

Joanne was born to Perry and Wilhelmina (McCabe) Burns on a

Report cards issued at high school Second term report cards were issued to Newton Senior High School students Monday.

MCC fall term dean’s list announced MARSHALLTOWN — One hundred fifty-nine students were named to the Fall 2015 (August to December) Dean’s List at Marshalltown Community College. Harold Engle, of Baxter, was among the students honored.

To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must have taken 12 or more credit hours during the semester (a full-time class load) and have earned at least a 3.5 grade point average while attending MCC classes in Marshalltown, at Iowa Valley Community College Grinnell or online.

farm west of Cosgrove.

She graduated from St. Peter’s School in Cosgrove, and attended Ottumwa Heights College. Joanne worked for several years for Hottel Optometrist in Iowa City.

Joanne and Paul Muller married Feb. 6, 1965, at St. Mary’s Church in Iowa City.

They were blessed with three daughters, Michele ( Jeff ) Morgan, Stephanie Affeldt and Kathleen (Tim) Shie.

Five grandchildren expanded their family, John Morgan, Stephanie Morgan, Sydney Shie, Emily Shie and Jacob Affeldt. Her family was a great joy to Joanne.

Joanne also enjoyed working with prospec-

Donald W. Bowie, Jr. Jan. 16, 2016 Donald “Butch” W. Bowie, Jr., the son of Donald Wayne, Sr. and Nadine ( Vermillion) Bowie, was born June 25, 1944, in Newton.

Butch worked at the Newton

tive brides as the owner/operator of Brides and More Bridal Shop in Newton. She made many lasting friends through this business.

Joanne later worked for Hansen Directory Service for a number of years.

Joanne loved nature.

She cultivated beautiful gardens at her home, took many bluegill and trout over the years and bagged messes of morels each spring. Joanne was also an excellent seamstress and cook. Family gatherings were another of her great delights.

Joanne volunteered at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, participated in The Prayer Shawl group and attended Mass not only on Sundays but

several times during the week.

Joanne is survived by her husband, Paul; children and grandchildren; sister-in-law, Cecilia Muller; brother-in-law, Paul Byrne; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; mother-inlaw and father-in-law; sister, Darlene Byrne; brothers and sisters-inlaw; one niece; and four nephews.

Joanne’s family would like to thank Dr. Paul Ruggle and Dr. Patrick Edwards for their care of Joanne over the years.

Anyone who was fortunate enough to have known Joanne knew her as a gentle, witty, loving and selfless person.

Foundry, Moore Tool and Dye and retired from the maintenance department at Park Centre in Newton. Butch enjoyed cars, fishing, hunting and garage sales.

Butch died Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016, at his home in rural Newton.

He was 71 years old.

Butch was preceded in death by his parents; and his twin sister in infancy, Diane.

Those left to honor Butch’s memory include his wife, Kelli

Rea of Newton; his son Eric (Angie) Bowie of Newton; his daughter, Michelle (Paul) Detrick of Marshalltown; his grandchildren, Tate Bowie, Braxton Bowie, Sawyer Bowie and Jessica Detrick; his sister, Donna Vollers; and a nephew, Douglas.

A private family graveside service will be at a later date. Memorials in Don’s name may be left at the Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton.

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• Small Group Art Lesson will begin at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Centre for Arts & Artists, 501 W. Third St. N. in Newton. Lessons with Karen King for suggested ages 7-14. This will be fun exploitative art experience. Use the west side door with the ramp. For more information contact the Center for Arts and Artists at 641-792-1391 or visit the website at www.centreforartsandartists. org.

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

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 8 p.m.

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

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

• HR Lunch & Learn will meet at noon Wednesday at DMACC Newton Campus, 600 N. Second Ave. W. For more information, please contact Miranda Kulis at 641-791-0424 or mirandak@dmgoodwill.org.

• LinkedIn classes will meet Wednesday at DMACC Newton Campus, 600 N. Second Ave. W. For more information, contact Miranda Kulis at 641-791-0424 or mirandak@dmgoodwill.org.

Email or call to register for one or both sessions LinkedIn: 3 to 5 p.m. and Advanced LinkedIn from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

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

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

Wednesday at the Masonic Temple in Prairie City.

• GrowingOn 2016 will meet at 9:30 a.m.

Thursday at DMACC Conference Center, 600 N. Second Ave. W. Financial management and strategic planning.

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Congregate Meals Wednesday Herb baked chicken, parsley potatoes, green beans almondine, apricots, ice cream and skim milk Thursday Oven faced turkey sandwich, mashed potatoes with gravy, mixed vegetables, fruit cocktail, fresh orange and skim milk Submitted Photo Newton Village recently donated 365 food items to the Salvation Army food pantry.

A donation was also made on behalf of Newton Village. Pictured is Chaplain Thomas Cackler organizer of the event along with residents from Newton Village.

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Police Blotter Newton Police Department • Dustin E. Pherigo, 30, of Newton, was arrested on a Marshall County warrant after authorities were called at 3:02 a.m. Friday to the 100 block of East Fourth Street North. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Kelsi A. McDaniels, 20, of Newton, was arrested on a Jasper County warrant after authorities were called at 12:06

a.m. Friday to Skiff Medical Center. She was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Tyler M. Gilbert, 22, of Newton, was arrested on a Marion County warrant after authorities were called at 11:54 p.m. Friday to 808 E. 12th St. N. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Howard J. Hicks, 33, of Oskaloosa, is charged with second-degree theft after au-

thorities were called at 4:30 p.m. Jan. 11 to Walmart. Officers were called about the theft of a 65 inch television, valued at $1,098. Hicks was seen putting the TV in his cart and leaving without paying for it. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• James L. Koon, 23, of Newton, is charged with domestic abuse assault after authorities were called at 1:40

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• John R. Harlow, 26, of

Newton, is charged with consumption/intoxication in public places after authorities were called at 10:27 p.m. Saturday to 1802 S. Seventh Ave. E. Officers found Harlow, who had red, watery, bloodshot eyes, slurred speech and smelled of alcohol. He needed assistance to stand and walk and had a BAC of .165. He said he had been drinking. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

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Student who wants to study abroad needs time to mature DEAR ABBY: Our granddaughter, “Kim,” is a senior in high school. She wants to study in Europe next year to improve her skills in a second language. Neither she nor her parents can afford the $20,000 or more this will cost.

She is also “boy crazy.” Another worry is the threat of terrorism and her safety.

Kim’s grandmother and I see more negatives than positives in this possibility. Please advise us whether we should voice our opinion and what your opinion is. — HOLDING BACK FOR NOW DEAR HOLDING: If you had described your granddaughter as emotionally mature and responsible, I would give it my blessing.

However, because you didn’t, in my opinion she should continue her schooling closer to home and pursue her interest in language arts when she’s further along in her education and less boy crazy.

DEAR ABBY: My girlfriend has no issue with nudity. She worked herself through her master’s degree in finance as an exotic dancer. She has a phenomenal figure, eats healthy and works out often.

Last year we bought a home in a small residential community, complete with a pool. We installed a fence and spent a lot of money on landscaping to give us privacy from our neighbors.

We live in Florida and spend a lot of time in our pool, especially on weekends. My girlfriend doesn’t like to wear a swimsuit, and I have no issues with it.

At a neighborhood event recently, one of our neighbors politely asked her if she wouldn’t mind covering up when in the pool. She said her kids, and I’m sure her hub-

by, can see into our yard from their second story. My girlfriend apologized for their inconvenience, but told them she wouldn’t be changing her habits in her home to stop another family from gawking.

I see both sides of this. I agree she shouldn’t feel compelled to wear a suit to swim in our own pool (or lounge by it). But I can also see the neighbor’s side. The preteen boys and husband can get an eyeful just about every weekend, and I don’t think a few tan lines are worth a feud with the neighbors. Any suggestions for my dilemma? — SWIMSUIT ETIQUETTE DEAR S.E.: I, too, can see both sides of this. However, you and your girlfriend have done as much as you can to protect her privacy. You can’t be responsible for your neighbor’s husband’s and children’s voyeurism. I don’t think your girlfriend should feel compelled to change her lifestyle because they act like Peeping Toms.

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BOXHOLM — The Boxholm fire chief says a space heater may be the cause of a fire that killed a mother and her three children.

Boxholm Fire Chief Dave Huffman said the state fire marshal is investigating the Sunday house fire but a preliminary investigation reveals that a space heater may have been the source of the blaze.

The fire was reported around 12:45 a.m. Sunday when the temperature was 6 degrees below zero.

COUNCIL BLUFFS — Engine trouble has forced a flight instructor to land a small plane on a frozen farm field in western Iowa.

The single-engine Cessna touched down safely around 11 a.m. Monday near Lake Manawa south of Council Bluffs.

Authorities say neither flight instructor Travis Yohn, of Blair, Nebraska, nor his student, Connor Galvin, of Omaha, Nebraska, were injured. The plane sustained no damage.

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Firefighter injured while battling blaze in Fort Dodge FORT DODGE — Authorities say a firefighter suffered a minor injury while battling a blaze in downtown Fort Dodge. The fire broke out around 1 p.m. Monday in a warehouse across a street from a firehouse.

The cause has yet to be determined. The firefighter suffered a laceration to a hand while trying to move a metal door. Firefighters say one of the building’s floors was full of tires that emitted thick black smoke.

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DES MOINES — A 78-year-old Keokuk man has been convicted on four counts of criminal sexual abuse in Illinois.

Harlan Mohr was convicted after a week-long trial that began Jan. 11 in McLean County Circuit Court.

The state attorney’s office filed charges alleging Mohr molested four victims between 2004 and 2009. The victims were under age 18. Mohr will be sentenced at a later date. He faces up to seven years in prison on each count.

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CEDAR RAPIDS — Iowa’s top utilities regulator is backing a plan to build an electric transmission line outside Cedar Rapids that is opposed by some homeowners along the route. In a decision last week, Iowa Utilities Board chairwoman Geri Huser ruled that the line sought by ITC Midwest would provide more reliable energy service in eastern Iowa. The homeowners can appeal Huser’s decision.

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Suspect charged with theft in 2014 UNI data breach CEDAR FALLS (AP) — A 45-year-old man is facing federal theft charges related to a data breach at the University of Northern Iowa that was discovered in 2014.

Bernard Ogie Oretekor has been charged with theft of government property and aggravated identity theft.

More than 100 UNI employees reported having their tax returns rejected in 2014 because someone had fraudulently filed a return on their behalf and collected their refund.

Authorities linked Oretekor to the UNI data theft after seizing his computers in 2014 in connection with a separate investigation in California.

He’s still in custody in Santa Clara, California, facing charges related to the theft of $312,115 from a couple’s investment account. He hasn’t yet appeared in court on the University of Northern Iowa case, and court records don’t list an attorney who could comment on his behalf.

The charges in Iowa are result of a forensic investigation of Oretekor’s computers that was done last year. Names, birthdays and Social Security numbers of UNI employees were found on the computers.

Investigators found evidence that Oretekor had used another individual’s identity to claim a 2013 tax refund of $9,850 and received the money in February 2014.

Court documents say Oretekor is a Nigerian citizen who had applied for U.S. citizenship, and he was living in Ellenwood, Georgia, at the time of his arrest.

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Cruz super PAC prepares for millions of dollars in TV ads WASHINGTON (AP) — A well-funded outside group helping Texas Sen. Ted Cruz fight for the Republican presidential nomination has purchased $2.5 million of television advertising time — an investment that catapults it to the top tier of spenders in the 2016 race.

Keep the Promise I, one of more than half a dozen Cruzthemed super political action committees, placed new TV ads to begin airing Tuesday in Iowa, the first state up in the primary contest, spokeswoman Kristina Hernandez said Monday. The ad buy expands to third-to-vote South Carolina in a week, she said.

The ads come as Cruz appears to be picking up steam in the still-crowded Republican primary. He is at or near the top of recent polls in Iowa without having spent much campaign money to advertise there. Likewise, his super PACs have been slow to start spending major money on commercials.

AP Photo In this Oct. 26, 2013 file photo, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, walks through tall grass during a pheasant hunt hosted by Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, in Akron. A well-funded outside group helping Cruz fight for the Republican presidential nomination has purchased $2.5 million of television advertising time.

That changes with this ad buy.

The new investment more than doubles what Keep the Promise I had previously booked on ads and puts it well ahead of Cruz’s official campaign spending on TV, according to advertising tracker Kantar Media’s Campaign Media Analysis Group.

The commercials supplement the on-the-ground efforts, mailings, and digital and radio advertising of four coordinated super PACs that all use a variation of the name “Keep the Promise.”

The message of the new 30-second ad echoes Cruz’s campaign theme that he has stood up to Democrats and

Clinton receives endorsement from largest LGBT organization The Associated Press Hillary Clinton received an endorsement Tuesday for her White House bid from America’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization.

The Human Rights Campaign announced its endorsement for the Democratic front-runner, which she is expected to officially accept at an event in Iowa next week ahead of the state’s leadoff Feb. 1 cau-

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The organization’s board of directors, comprised of 32 community leaders nationwide, voted to endorse Clinton, the group said in a statement.

“Too many LGBT Americans still face discrimination in employment, in housing, in education, in health care because of who they are or who they love,” Clinton said in a statement Tuesday. “The stakes in this election couldn’t be higher.”

The Human Rights Cam-

paign said it will work to mobilize its 1.5 million members and supporters ahead of the general elections in November.

Last year, the U.S. Supreme Court historically ruled to allow all Americans, regardless of gender or sexual orientation, to marry. Many in the LGBT community fear the decision could be reversed if a conservative president is elected to office.

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Republicans alike. It includes clips of Cruz at a debate and at some of his own campaign appearances, and features people asserting that he can be trusted.

“He actually went to Washington, D.C., and did what he told the voters he was going to do,” one woman says.

“When I tell you I’m going to do something, I’m going to do exactly what I said I’d do,” Cruz is shown saying at the end of the ad.

By law, super PACs cannot take directions from the candidate they’re helping, but they can significantly influence the race because — unlike the candidates’ official campaigns — they face no limits on fundraising and can tap trusted former aides of the candidate to shape their messages.

The Keep the Promise super PAC quartet raised more than $37 million in the first six months of the year, making it one of the best-funded outside efforts supporting any presidential candidate.

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ress we have yet to make — is at stake in November,” Chad Griffin, president of Human Rights Campaign, said Tuesday.

“Despite the fact that a majority of Republican and independent voters today support federal protections for LGBT Americans, the leading Republican candidates for president have threatened to halt progress as well as revoke, repeal, and overturn the gains made during President Obama’s two terms,” the statement said.

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Hometown Rewards to host energy workshop Jan. 28 Newton Daily News

Submitted Photo On Jan. 28, Hometown Rewards will be hosting its third Pinpointing Your Energy Waste Workshop for free to the general public at the Newton Public Library.

Pinpoint Your Energy Waste Workshop will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Jan. 28 at the Newton Public Library.

Want to pay less for your energy? All you need to do is pinpoint your energy waste. It’s happening in every home — you just need to know where to look.

Topics covered range from low cost measures

for saving energy to ways to get assistance with energy efficiency renovations. Attendees will learn about the tools and resources to help you get started saving.

Every kilowatt saved will help Newton reach its Hometown Rewards energy-savings goal and reward money.

All attendees will take home an energy-efficiency gift bag filled with a digital ther-

Supreme Court sets election-year clash on immigration WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court agreed Tuesday to an election-year review of President Barack Obama’s executive order to allow up to 5 million immigrants living in the U.S. illegally to “come out of the shadows” and work legally in the United States.

The justices said they will consider undoing lower court orders that blocked the plan from taking effect in the midst of a presidential campaign that already roiled by the issue.

The case will be argued in April and decided by late June, about a month before both parties’ gather for their nominating conventions.

The immigrants who

would benefit from the administration’s plan are mainly the parents of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents.

Texas is leading 26 mainly Republican-dominated states in challenging the Democratic administration’s immigration plan.

So far, the federal courts have sided with the states to keep the administration from issuing work permits and allowing the immigrants to begin receiving some federal benefits.

If the justices eventually side with the administration, that would leave roughly seven months in Obama’s presidency to implement his plans.

At issue is the Deferred Action for Parents of Americans program, which Obama said in late 2014 would allow people who have been in the United States more than five years and who have children who are in the country legally to “come out of the shadows and get right with the law.”

Texas quickly led a legal challenge to the program and has won every round in court so far. Most recently, in November, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the states, prompting the appeal to the Supreme Court.

Solicitor General Donald Verrilli Jr. said in his court filing that allowing those

rulings to stand would force millions of people “to continue to work off the books, without the option of lawful employment to provide for their families.”

The administration said Texas and the other states don’t even have the right to challenge the plan in federal court. The lower courts decided that Texas does have the right, or standing, to sue because at least 500,000 people living in Texas would qualify for work permits and thus become eligible for driver licenses, the cost of which are subsidized by the state. “Texas would incur millions of dollars in costs,” the state said in its brief to the Supreme Court.

‘Ragtime’ returns in an all-new production from the team behind ‘Spamalot,’ ‘The Color Purple’ Newton Daily News At the dawn of a new century, everything is changing … and anything is possible. “Ragtime” returns to the road in an all-new touring production that Bloomberg News hails as “explosive, thrilling and nothing short of a masterpiece.” Ames will be swept away by this ravishing and relevant production on Feb. 18.

Winning Tony Awards for Best Book and Best Musical Score, this 13-time Tony Award-nominated musical is a timeless celebration of life — what it could and should be. The Hollywood Reporter declares that “Ragtime” is “one of the best musicals of recent decades.”

Its celebrated score includes “Wheels of a Dream,” “Back to Before” and the title song, “Ragtime.”

“Ragtime” features a book by Terrence McNally, music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and is based on E.L. Doctorow’s best-selling 1975 novel. Tony Award-nominated Director & Choreographer Marcia Milgrom Dodge will helm the production. Scenic Design is by Kevin Depinet, Lighting Design

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by Craig Cassidy.

The stories of an upper-class wife, a determined Jewish immigrant and a daring young Harlem musician unfold — set in turn-of-the-century New York — all three united by their desire and belief in a brighter tomorrow. Their compelling stories are set to theater’s richest and most glorious Tony Award-winning score. ”Ragtime,” E.L. Doctorow’s 1975 novel, won the National Book Critics Circle Award and sold 4.5 million copies. It became a film in 1981 and a Broadway musical in 1998. The original 1998 production ran on Broadway for

834 performances. A 2009 Broadway revival received rapturous reviews and is now on tour throughout North America.

“Ragtime” will begin at 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 18 at Stephens Auditorium in Ames. Tickers are range from $70 to $25 with youth and student prices at $28. Tickets can be purchased online at www.ticketmaster.com or by phone at 800-745-3000.

The “Ragtime” tour for North America is produced by Phoenix Entertainment www.phoenix-ent.com.

For information on this performance, visit www.center.iastate.edu or www. ragtimeontour.com

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PATH Act protects Americans during tax time Newton Daily News In December, the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015, also known as the PATH Act, was signed into law.

The Act includes several provisions that benefit both individuals and businesses: Individuals • The permanent extension of the American Opportunity Tax Credit; a refundable tax credit for qualifying education expenses incurred during the first 4 years of post secondary education.

• Permanent extension of the provision allowing tax-free charitable distributions from IRAs, up to $100,000 per year.

• Extension of the abovethe-line deduction for qualified tuition and fees for post-secondary education through 2016.

• Extension of the mortgage debt exclusion allowing the cancellation of mortgage debt to be excluded from taxable income through 2016.

• Extension of the mortgage insurance premium deduction through 2016, allowing insurance premiums to be treated as deductible interest.

Businesses • Increasing small business expensing under Code Sec. 179, permanently setting the expensing limit at $500,000, removing the $250,000 cap beginning in 2016, and providing for the treatment of offthe-shelf computer software as Code Sec. 179 property.

• Permanently extends and modifies the research tax credit.

• Extends bonus depreciation (additional first-year depreciation) under a phasedown schedule through 2019.

If you have questions on how the PATH Act could affect your tax return, contact your CPA.

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Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Just like this early-season pin for Newton High senior Parker Schuster, he recorded a win by fall Monday night over South Tama’s Dallas Horne at 138 pounds. Schuster and the Cardinals went 1-1 in double dual action at Tama.

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By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News TAMA — It was No. 10 against No. 10 in the 113-pound match Monday between Newton High’s Cardinals and the South Tama Trojans.

Newton senior Hunter Versteegh is ranked No. 10 at 113 in Class 3A. South Tama sophomore Brady Fritz is No. 10 in 2A. The two wrestlers squared off in “the match of the night,” according to Cardinal head coach Andy Swedenhjelm.

Versteegh and Fritz gave the wrestling fans at South Tama a three-period thriller. Versteegh pulled out a 2-0 victory. The only points scored came in the second period when Versteegh came off the bottom for a reversal.

Versteegh’s victory helped

the Cardinals to a 43-27 win over their hosts. Newton held a 28-27 lead on South Tama with three matches remaining. All three were wins for the Cardinals.

Officially, Newton was 1-1 on the night in dual action, losing 40-36 to Little Hawkeye Conference foe Grinnell.

“I would call our night 2-0* with the asterisk, as I have never seen a ref completely decide a dual like what happened in our first dual,” Swedenhjelm said.

“Bryce Tish wrestled well, and should have been 2-0 if not for a very questionable call from the official against Grinnell.”

Tish wrestled Jevin Wyatt of Grinnell at 152 pounds and was pinned at the 1 minute, 56-second mark of the match.

The wrestlers were tied 2-2 in

the first period. Grinnell was up 34-30 in team points going into the match.

Newton’s Tanner Petro, a junior, recorded a second-period pin of Grinnell’s Palmer Schulte at 160 in the final match of the dual.

“Our kids wrestled pretty well tonight,” Swedenhjelm said. The Cardinals 8-7 in dual action and 2-2 in Little Hawkeye duals.

Newton opened against Grinnell with senior Harley Walker losing 16-8 at 170 pounds. Senior Duncan Lee gave the Cardinals the lead in team scoring with a pin of Isaiah McAlexander in 1:16 of their 182-pound match.

Sophomore Blayden Rhone earned a forfeit win at 195 to put Newton up 12-4.

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Pursuing her goal of competing at collegiate level bowling, Newton High senior Madison Humphrey saw an opportunity to see how she stacks up against collegiate competition and took it.

Humphrey Humphrey competed in a Greater Iowa Scholarship Bowling Tour tournament Jan. 10 in Cedar Rapids. Twenty-four girls competed, including some of the top college athletes, and they bowled eight games. The top six bowlers advanced to bowl another six games to compete for the title.

Humphrey finished second in the tournament, earning scholarship money. In the first eight games, Humphrey averaged 210, bowling games of 194, 219, 235, 203, 268, 170, 181 and 215. The 268 was a career-high game for Humphrey.

“It was a fun opportunity, but a long day,” Humphrey said. “There’s not a lot of high school students who bowl in this tournament. There are collegiate bowlers in it, but also a lot of college coaches there. One (coach) reached out to me from seeing me bowl Sunday. That was pretty cool.”

Humphrey went into the final six games seeded fifth.

She averaged 217 — 190, 247, 200, 225, 214, 231 — in her final six games. Humphrey missed winning the tournament by six pins.

“I got into a rhythm, and I stuck with it,” she said of her single-game high 268. “It was an awesome game.”

The GISBT is a scratch bowling tournament held monthly, August through May, one Sunday every month. It is USBC sanctioned for boys and girls.

Humphrey has competed in two of the six tournaments for the current season.

Humphrey said the tournaments are held at different bowling centers each month.

She said she plans to bowl in the GISBT tournaments for the rest of the season to compete for more scholarship money.

Humphrey, who has been a steady force for the Newton High bowling team since she was a freshman, was awarded two local bowling scholarships last May. She was given a Jasper County USBC Men’s Association scholarship and a Trusler Family scholarship.

“I have chosen where I’m going to college, and plan to sign soon. Every scholarship helps me reach my goal of being able to bowl on a college team,” Humphrey said.

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Newton freshman girls No. 19 Iowa State knocks dominate at home off No. 1 Oklahoma, 82-77

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News

Balance scoring and strong defensive play from Newton High’s freshman girls produced two victories Monday on their home court. In a fourteam round-robin tournament, Newton beat Roland-Story 42-21, and North Polk, 50-24.

Newton held Roland-Story scoreless in the first half. The Cardinals built a 26-0 halftime lead. Roland-Story outscored Newton, 21-16 in the second half.

“The girls came out and played great,” Newton freshman coach Eric Vander Velden said. “Limiting them to zero points in the first half was excellent. The first half was our best half offensively all season as they moved the ball around the court.”

The Cardinals shot 38 percent, 17-of-44, from the field and hit 7-of-17 free throw attempts. They had 32 rebounds and 17 steals against Roland-Story.

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Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Newton High’s Peyton Maher begins a drive to the lane for the freshman Cardinals. The freshman girls won both games in their round-robin tournament at home Monday.

AMES (AP) — Another No. 1 team came to the state of Iowa.

Another No. 1 team left with a loss.

Georges Niang scored 22 points, Monte Morris added 20 and No. 19 Iowa State beat top-ranked Oklahoma 82-77 on Monday night, its first win over a No. 1 team since toppling Wilt Chamberlain’s Kansas Jayhawks in 1957.

Morris had a jumper, a key rebound and two free throws in the final 21 seconds for the Cyclones (14-4, 3-3 Big 12), who were actually slight favorites at home.

It was the third time a No. 1 team lost within Iowa’s borders this season. Northern Iowa beat North Carolina and Iowa beat Michigan State.

“Basketball is alive and well here. Basketball is at an elite level in Iowa,” said Niang, who grew up in Massachusetts.

Oklahoma, which moved to No. 1 earlier Monday for the first time in 26 years, didn’t go down quietly. Isaiah Cousins hit a 3 with 41 seconds left to tie the game at 75.

But Morris drilled a stepback jumper for the lead, and AP Photo Abdel Nader’s free throws Iowa State guard Monte Morris, left, drives to the basket past Oklawith 3.1 seconds to go put it homa guard Buddy Hield during the second half of Monday’s game in Ames. The No.19 Cyclones toppled the No. Sooners, 82-77. out of reach.

Buddy Hield scored 27 points and Cousins had a overtime at Kansas in argu- for 30 minutes, but Morris career-high 26 for the Soon- ably the best game of the missed a wide-open 3 with 6 ers (15-2, 4-2). They could season so far. seconds left and the Sooners make a case for retaining the “We came ready to play. escaped 87-83. top spot with a win Saturday But Iowa State had more This one was just as enat No. 13 Baylor. fight than us,” Hield said. tertaining.

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Continued from Page 1B Junior Caleb Kite pinned Grinnell’s Brett Clayton in 38 seconds in the 220 match, but the Tigers’ Tanner Hoffstetter put Newton junior Alex Miller on his back in 14 seconds at 285. Freshman Blake Cockerton lost his 106 match by fall in the first period at 106.

Newton led 18-16 when Versteegh pinned Grinnell’s Robert Mart in 1:50 in the 113-pound bout. The Tigers answered with a win by fall at 126 with Lane Milner pinning Newton’s Eonn Springer in 32 seconds.

With two one-point escapes in the third period, Cardinal senior Cole Peters notched a 6-4 win over Kaiden Gosselink in the 132-pound match.

Grinnell won the next two matches by falls at 138 and 145 to gain the 34-30 lead.

Tish lost at 152 and Petro won at 160 to finish the dual.

Lee and Rhone put Newton in front of South Tama with decision wins at 182 and 195. South Tama gained a 9-7 lead winning the 220 and 285-pound matches. Cockerton earned six team points with a forfeit win at 106 and Newton never trailed again.

After Versteegh’s win at 113, sophomore Ross Hull pinned Ryan Simpson at the 3-minute mark at 120 pounds. South Tama recored back-to-back wins as juniors Aren Sorensen and Jon Lawton were pinned by their Trojan counterparts at 126 and 132.

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, JV 6 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.

Thursday Wrestling Newton, Des Moines Roosevelt at Indianola, 5:30 p.m.

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

Boys Swimming Newton at Grinnell, 7 p.m.

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

Colo-NESCO at CMB, girls 6 p.m., boys 7:30 p.m.

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

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

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Newton’s Tanner Petro, right, is settling in as the Cardinals’ 160-pounder. He went 2-0 Monday in Newton’s double dual against Grinnell and host South Tama.

Schuster kept the Cardinals in front with a pin of Dallas Horne in 1:25 of the 138-pound match. Junior Logan Zibert got pinned by South Tama’s Duylan Cronk at 145 pounds to make it 28-27.

Tish found himself down 7-1 in the second period to South Tama’s Isacc Judge, who is ranked No. 5 in Class 2A 160, in their 152-pound match. Tish reversed Isacc and pinned him at the 3:52 mark.

Petro made it a 2-0 night for himself with a pin of Josh Theisson at the 1:53 mark in the 160-pound match pushing Newton’s lead to 40-27. Walker led the Trojans’ Cael Kellogg, 2-1, after two periods of their 170-pound bout. Walker used a third-period takedown to go on to a 4-1 win.

In junior varsity matches, wins were recorded by Jacob Smith, Tristin Langmaid, Reed Sheperd, Coltin Whitten, Josh Miller, Spencer Patterson and Reece Caves. Losing junior varsity matches were Lawton, Damir Gumerov, Sheperd, Landon Hansen, Caves and Patterson.

Newton takes on Des Moines Roosevelt and host Indianola Thursday. The double dual begins at 5:30 p.m.

Grinnell 40, Newton 36 170: Trenton Miller (G) over Harley Walker (N) (MD 16-8) 182: Duncan Lee (N) over Isaiah McAlexander (G) (Fall 1:16) 195: Blayden Rhone (N) (For.) 220: Caleb Kite (N) over Brett Clayton (G) (Fall 0:38) 285: Tanner Hoffstetter (G) over Alex Miller (N) (Fall 0:14) 106: Joe Simon (G) over Blake Cockerton (N) (Fall 1:04) 113: Hunter Versteegh (N) over Robert Mart (G) (Fall 1:50) 120: Ross Hull (N) over Ethan Kirby (G) (Dec 11-5) 126: Lane Milner (G) over Eonn Springer

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

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

Newton 9th girls at ADM, 4:45 p.m.

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

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

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

Continued from Page 1B Peyton Maher topped the NHS scoring list with nine points. Rachel Rhoads added eight points and made four steals.

Lakin Jenkins, Abbie Barr and Brittney McConnell each contributed six points.

Emily Valtman scored four points and Maddi Thayer tossed in three. Jenkins led the rebounding for Newton with eight. Desirae Shelton had three rebounds and Anna Coyle had two rebounds.

“We came out a little sluggish to start the second game. I expected it, but the girls bounced back in the second quarter and put on great pressure and got some steals for some easy hoops,” Vander Velden said.

Newton led 8-7 after one quarter of play, then outscored North Polk 13-5 in Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Abbie Barr turns and goes with the basketball on a fastbreak for New- the second period to post a 21-12 lead at the break. The ton’s freshman girls.

Saturday Bowling Pella Christian at Newton, 9 a.m.

Wrestling CMB, PCM at HOIC meet, Nevada, 10 a.m.

Newton JV at Colfax-Mingo tournament, 10 a.m.

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

Monday Basketball Knoxville at Newton 7th girls, 4:30 p.m.

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

Wrestling Newton JV at Nodaway, 4:30 p.m.

Cyclones Continued from Page 1B Matt Thomas drilled a 3 early in the second half to give Iowa State its first double-digit lead, 48-38. But the Cyclones came up empty on a few possessions that just might have put the game out of reach, and the Sooners rallied to jump back ahead 59-57 on a long, shot clock-beating 3 from

Dante Buford.

Iowa State responded with 10 straight points, a run highlighted by Niang casually drilling a 3 to beat the shot clock for a 67-59 lead. The Sooners made it all up in 79 seconds though, setting up yet another thrilling finish.

Nader scored 20 points for the Cyclones, who won despite allowing Oklahoma to hit 10 of 16 3s in the second half.

Iowa State has now won two straight after a 1-3 Big 12 start that threatened to derail its league title hopes.

“They all stuck together, and it just shows our character,” Iowa State coach Steve Prohm said. “It’s about the players, and (Niang and Morris) were tremendous.”

Iowa State plays at TCU on Saturday. Oklahoma travels to No. 13 Baylor on Saturday.

Indiana prep girls have seasons canceled after fight I N D I A NA P O LI S (AP) — The girls’ basketball teams at Ben Davis and Pike High Schools will not play again this season after the state governing body announced penalties Monday stemming from a bench-clearing brawl late in Saturday’s game.

Commissioner Bobby Cox made the announcement after meeting with the principals, athletic directors and coaches at both schools.

The bigger question is this: Will the penalties stick?

Last winter, Cox im-

posed the same penalty, cancelling the rest of the season and a ban from the state tournament, when the boys’ teams at Griffith and Hammond High Schools in northwestern Indiana also had an in-game fight.

But before the postseason tournament began, a court injunction was imposed that allowed both teams to compete and Griffith went on to win the Class 3A state title.

It wasn’t immediately clear whether school officials at Ben Davis or Pike might take a simi-

lar tack.

In announcing the decision, the IHSAA cited “incidents” that occurred during the game and that fans also rushed onto the court.

“This unfortunate episode between these two schools in no manner reflects the pride and tradition of their respective girls basketball programs, yet an egregious and dangerous event has transpired which calls for swift, stern and consistent correction,” Cox said in a statement. “The IHSAA takes no pleasure

in the issuance of these sanctions, nevertheless remains staunchly committed to proper sportsmanship and decorum in the interscholastic athletic setting.”

The postseason ban will require the Class 4A sectional pairings to be redesigned as a fourteam tourney. Decatur Central is scheduled to host Sectional 11.

Ben Davis and Pike, which are located in suburban Indianapolis, also will not be allowed to collect any money from the sectional tournament.

(N) (Fall 0:32) 132: Cole Peters (N) over Kaiden Gosselink (G) (Dec 6-4) 138: Dalton Kies (G) over Parker Schuster (N) (Fall 1:11) 145: Jake Simon (G) over Logan Zibert (N) (Fall 3:38) 152: Jevin Wyatt (G) over Bryce Tish (N) (Fall 1:56) 160: Tanner Petro (N) over Palmer Schulte (G) (Fall 2:43) Newton 43, South Tama 27 182: Duncan Lee (N) over Dalton Rosenberg (ST) (MD 13-2) 195: Blayden Rhone (N) over Andrew Peters (ST) (Dec 7-4) 220: Justin Suchanek (ST) over Caleb Kite (N) (Fall 3:05) 285: Kyle Kucera (ST) over Alex Miller (N) (Dec 5-2) 106: Blake Cockerton (N) (For.) 113: Hunter Versteegh (N) over Brady Fritz (ST) (Dec 2-0) 120: Ross Hull (N) over Ryan Simpson (ST) (Fall 3:00) 126: Tanner Probasco (ST) over Aren Sorensen (N) (Fall 0:39) 132: Colton Vest (ST) over Jon Lawton (N) (Fall 2:49) 138: Parker Schuster (N) over Dallas Horne (ST) (Fall 1:25) 145: Dylan Cronk (ST) over Logan Zibert (N) (Fall 2:59) 152: Bryce Tish (N) over Isacc Judge (ST) (Fall 3:52) 160: Tanner Petro (N) over Josh Theisson (ST) (Fall 1:53) 170: Harley Walker (N) over Cael Kellogg (ST) (Dec 4-1)

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Cardinals put the game away on an 18-2 third-quarter run. In the fourth quarter, Newton had an 11-10 scoring edge.

Thayer broke out for 15 points to lead Newton.

Rhoads fired in 11 points and had six steals and five rebounds. Maher scored nine points, dished out seven assists, made five steals and pulled down five rebounds.

Barr scored five points.

Valtman had four points and seven rebounds. Jenkins, Coyle and Teddie Brunsmann each scored two points. Jenkins controlled five rebounds.

Newton went 21-of-66 from the field for 31 percent and sank 5-of-14 free throw attempts. The Cardinals finished with 35 rebounds and 19 steals.

The Cardinal freshman girls play against ADM Friday at Adel.

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COLLEGE BASKETBALL POLLS The Men’s Top Twenty Five The Associated Press The top 25 teams in The Associated Press’ college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Jan. 17, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and previous ranking:

Record Pts Prv 1. Oklahoma (65) 15-1 1,625 2 2. North Carolina 16-2 1,515 5 3. Kansas 15-2 1,499 1 4. Villanova 16-2 1,403 6 5. Xavier 16-1 1,321 7 6. West Virginia 15-2 1,278 11 7. Maryland 16-2 1,259 3 8. SMU 17-0 1,179 10 9. Iowa 14-3 1,167 16 10. Texas A&M 15-2 994 15 11. Michigan St. 16-3 950 4 12. Arizona 15-3 801 18 13. Baylor 14-3 649 22 13. Virginia 13-4 649 13 15. Miami 13-3 645 8 16. Providence 15-3 609 12 17. Louisville 14-3 608 21 18. Butler 13-4 439 23 19. Iowa St. 13-4 411 17 20. Duke 14-4 375 9 21. Southern Cal 15-3 338 â 22. Purdue 15-3 322 24 23. Kentucky 13-4 276 14 24. South Carolina 16-1 252 19 25. Indiana 15-3 210 â Others receiving votes: Pittsburgh 184, Clemson 53, Wichita St. 38, Valparaiso 30, Notre Dame 14, Dayton 9, Saint Mary’s (Cal) 8, Gonzaga 5, Hawaii 3, Utah 3, Monmouth (NJ) 1, Navy 1, Oregon 1, UALR 1.

The Women’s Top Twenty Five The Associated Press The top 25 teams in The Associated Press’ women’s college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Jan. 17, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and previous ranking:

Record Pts Prv 1. UConn (32) 16-0 800 1 2. South Carolina 17-0 766 2 3. Notre Dame 16-1 738 3 4. Baylor 18-1 700 6 5. Maryland 16-2 655 8 6. Texas 16-1 653 4 7. Ohio St. 13-4 568 5 8. Arizona St. 15-3 558 10 9. Kentucky 14-2 548 9 10. Mississippi St. 16-2 530 7 11. Oregon St. 14-3 493 12 12. Stanford 14-4 411 11 13. Texas A&M 13-5 399 15 14. Florida St. 13-4 397 16 15. South Florida 12-4 326 19 16. Miami 17-2 267 21 17. Louisville 14-5 254 23 18. Tennessee 11-5 235 13 19. Oklahoma 12-4 191 14 20. UCLA 12-5 160 17 21. Michigan St. 13-4 151 18 22. Florida 15-3 104 20 23. Missouri 15-3 103 24 24. DePaul 13-6 82 — 25. West Virginia 15-4 54 — Others receiving votes: Purdue 47, Northwestern 46, Washington 42, Duke 32, Syracuse 20, Green Bay 19, George Washington 11, UTEP 7, Iowa 6, California 5, Oklahoma St. 5, Arkansas 4, Colorado St. 3, San Diego 3, St. Bonaventure 3, BYU 2, Southern Cal 1, Villanova 1.

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the Expenditure of Local Funds to Be Applied to an Iowa Economic Development Authority Housing Fund Application. Mayor Hansen indicated, the target neighborhood was identified because it is part of the original town with some of the oldest housing stock.

Initiating a rehabilitation program in this area will help to upgrade the housing stock and work in conjunction with the City's ongoing revitalization program for 1st Avenue. The City is requesting $209,894 in CDBG housing funds and, if the grant is approved, the City will contribute $45,000 in local funds.

The grant application will be submitted to the Iowa Economic Development Authority no later than January 15, 2016. The City is requesting $209,894 in CDBG funds for the proposed project. 100% of the federal funds will benefit low and moderate income persons. The proposed project will take place in a target neighborhood along 1st Avenue West from W. 4th Street N. to W. 11th Street N. It will not be necessary to permanently displace any persons or businesses as a result of this Program. During leadbased paint hazard reduction activities, assistance will be provided if temporary relocation is necessary.

The proposed project involves the rehabilitation of at least six (6) owner-occupied, single family homes. There were no written comments. Moved by George, seconded by Kulis to close the public hearing. AYES: Six. NAYS: None. The public hearing was closed. Moved by Trotter, seconded by Mullan, to adopt the resolution. AYES: Six. NAYS: None. Resolution No. 2016 - 006 adopted.

Moved by George, seconded by Trotter to Introduce a Resolution adopting the Community Development and Housing Needs Assessment and the Newton CDBG Owner Occupied Program Rehabilitation Administrative Plan for Program Year 2016. AYES: Six. NAYS: None. Resolution No. 2016 - 007 adopted.

Moved by Chapé, seconded by Kulis to Introduce a Resolution Adopting Newton Housing Initiative Single-Family Incentive Programs for 2016. AYES: Six. NAYS: None.

Resolution No. 2016 - 008 adopted.

Moved by Mullan, seconded by George to Introduce a Resolution for the awarding contract 2015-06.

Project Demolition Six. NAYS: None.

AYES: Resolution No. 2016 - 009 adopted.

Moved by Trotter, seconded by Chapé to Introduce a Resolution contract for the awarding Asbestos Abatement Project AYES: Six. NAYS: 2015-06.

None. Resolution No. 2016 - 010 adopted.

Moved by George, seconded by Kulis to Introduce a Resolution for acceptance of bids and authorization for the purchase of Fire and EMS Reporting Record Management Software. AYES: Resolution Six. NAYS: None.

No. 2016 - 011 adopted.

Moved by George, seconded by Trotter to Introduce a Resolution approving a contract with the State Historical Society of Iowa for a First Avenue Residential Intensive Level Survey and Evaluation Project. AYES: Six. Resolution No. NAYS: None.

2016 - 012 adopted.

Jeff Davidson, Community Coach for Hometown Pride, updated Council on the progress after nine months.

They have assumed the Comprehensive Plan and are working to determine the next steps in order to make the community stronger.

Natalie Umsted, Management Analysis, presented on the highlights of the Action Plan, Effective, Efficient, Democratic Governance Action Plan Update.

A financial trends reports and a measure report performance have been developed to help Council, directors, and the public understand the trends that are occurring.

Lean process mapping has been done in several departments in order to identify waste and eliminate non value added steps. Staff has participated in multiple training sessions in order to continue development and several other accomplishments have been made in this area.

Bryan Friedman, Director of Finance, presented on the Community Investment Plan (CIP). The plan represents the key priorities that are important to the growth of our community.

Staff works hard to utilize a range of sources in order to assist in the funding of these projects such as grants and outside Friedman welcomes sources. further discussion on any questions that Council may have.

There was no new business.

During old business Mayor Hansen welcomed new Council members Biondi and Kulis.

Moved by Chapé, seconded by Trotter, to adjourn the meeting at 7:24 P.M. Motion unanimously carried by voice vote.

Michael L. Hansen, Mayor Katrina Davis CMC, City Clerk January 19

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January 19, 2016 Colfax City Hall, 19 E Howard St 6 PM Agenda a. Colfax City Clerk Position January 19 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 4, 2016, 6:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS The City Council of Newton, Iowa met in regular session at 6:00 P.M. on the above date in the Council Chambers at 101 West 4th Street South. Mayor Hansen presided.

Present Council Members: Price, George, Chapé, Otto, Trotter, Mullan. Absent: None.

Mayor Hansen asked everyone present to join in saying the Pledge of Allegiance.

Brooke Ramsey, HIRTA, presented details to Council on initiatives and successes. They requesting $22,000 in are funding; $2000 more than the Frank Buckley, current year.

YMCA, spoke regarding many of the ways the Newton YMCA is to strengthen the working community. They are requesting $25,000 in funding; $7000 more than the current year. Denice Fischer, RSVP, presented on the vital role RSVP plays in the community. They are requesting $12,500; the same as the current year. Jessica Lowe, United Way, presented to the Council on the growing need for donations to United Way and the programs that serve Newton. They are requesting $10,000. This is the first year they have submitted a request for funding.

There was no citizen participation.

Moved by Chapé, seconded by Trotter, to approve consent agenda items 4-10.

4. December 21, 2016 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes 5. Approve City of Newton Police Sergeant Promotional List 6. Resolution appointing City Clerk and Deputy City Clerks.

Resolution No. 2016 - 001 adopted.

7.

Resolution levying for costs of assessments nuisance abatement and providing for the payment thereof (Schedule 15-16). Resolution No. 2016 - 002 adopted.

8.

Resolution Extending Allocation of Hotel/Motel Taxes for Fiscal Year 2016-2016.

Resolution No. 2016 - 003 adopted.

9. Resolution accepting Real Estate Easement No. 2016-12.

Resolution No. 2016 - 004 adopted.

10. Approval of Bills AYES: Six. NAYS: None.

Consent agenda items approved.

Mayor Hansen stated that this is the time and place for a public hearing on a resolution accepting purchase proposal for property at 1217 N 4th Avenue E in Newton.

There were no written comments.

Erin Chambers, Director of Planning & Zoning, indicated that bids were received from Robert Divis in the amount of $2000 in order to build a three bedroom ranch and from Robert and Connie McQuiston for $1500 to maintain as vacant property. recommended Chambers approval of the bid from Divis.

Moved by Mullan, seconded by George to close the public hearing.

AYES: Six. NAYS: None. The public hearing was closed.

Moved by Chapé, seconded by Trotter, to adopt the resolution. AYES: Six. NAYS: None. Resolution No. 2016 - 005 adopted.

Mayor Hansen stated that this is the time and place for a public hearing on a Resolution of the City of Newton, Iowa, Authorizing the Expenditure of Local Funds to Be Applied to an Iowa Economic Development Authority Housing Fund Application. Mayor Hansen indicated, the target neighborhood was identified because it is part of the original town with some of the oldest housing stock.

Initiating a rehabilitation program in this area will help to upgrade the housing stock and work in conjunction with the City's ongoing revitalization program for 1st Avenue. The City is requesting $209,894 in CDBG housing funds and, if the grant is approved, the City will contribute $45,000 in funds.

The grant local application will be submitted to the Iowa Economic Development Authority no later than January 15, 2016. The City is requesting $209,894 in CDBG funds for the proposed project. 100% of the federal funds will benefit low and moderate income persons. The proposed project will take place in a target neighborhood along 1st Avenue West from W. 4th Street N. to W. 11th Street N. It not be necessary to will permanently displace any persons or businesses as a result of this Program. During leadbased paint hazard reduction activities, assistance will be provided if temporary relocation The proposed is necessary. project involves the rehabilitation of at least six (6) owner-occupied, single family homes. There were no written comments. Moved by George, seconded by Kulis to close the public hearing. AYES: Six. NAYS: None. The public hearing was closed. Moved by Trotter, seconded by Mullan, to adopt the resolution. AYES: Six. NAYS: None. Resolution No. 2016 - 006 adopted.

Moved by George, seconded by Trotter to Introduce a Resolution adopting the Community Development and Housing Needs Assessment and the Newton CDBG Owner Occupied Program Rehabilitation Administrative Plan for Program Year 2016. AYES: Six. NAYS: None. Resolution No. 2016 - 007 adopted.

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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 REST AREA ATTENDANT Stress Free!

All Shifts Available All ages apply (515)635-1882 EMPLOYMENT

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WALNUT CREEK APARTMENTS

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641-990-7938 515-291-2846

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Find a new one in the classifieds!

Check the Newton Daily News & Jasper County Advertiser or online at www.newtondailynews.com.

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EMPLOYMENT

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.

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 EOE

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

• Care Attendant - Varied Shifts • Cook - Full Time/varied hours • RN - Part Time every other weekend, day shift only 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

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

•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

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RENTALS

APARTMENTS AVAILABLE

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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

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.

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.

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FOR SALE

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

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

FOR SALE

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

SOFA & sofa chair, floral, very nice condition. Making room for new furniture.

Sofa $65 sofa chair $40 or $85 for both OBO. 641840-2093. If no answer, leave a message.

U.S. CELLULAR Pre-paid LG Envy 3 Flip phone (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.

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

to provide basic first aid and testing service at industrial site near Marshalltown IA. Part time. Active RN license and current CPR certification required.

Call 740-266-6344.

Fax resume to 740-266-6671 or email to nursingcorps@yahoo.com.

CNC Programmer/mold maker I Duties include, but not limited to:

Email resume to pdp@pdpiowa.com TELLER/CUSTOMER SERVICE EMPLOYMENT

Positions Available Premium Pay

• MDS Coordinator

• RN/LPN • CNA

• Activity Director • Dietary Aide

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

grinnell.don@chosenhc.com

Now Hiring

1 and 3rd Shift Production

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.

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

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

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

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

Astrograph

Doing what feeds your soul is the theme in March. Spiritual transformations will be reflected in your life. Capricorn and Cancer adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 38, 26, 22, 14 and 18.

ARIES (March 21-April 19).

Without a sufficient appetite for life, there is no action. So when you are feeling dissatisfied, that is actually a good thing. Your hunger will motivate you better than any outside source could.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20).

You’ll never really understand the difference you make in someone’s life by just being you. By following your curios-

Community Bank of Indianola is seeking a dependable individual with good bookkeeping/math, computer, and 10 key skills for a Part Time Teller/Customer Service position at our: Newton Branch Location. Candidates must have excellent customer service skills, cash handling experience, an enthusiastic attitude with an outgoing personality, enjoy working with public and be able to work Monday - Saturday with a flexible schedule.

Apply in person or send resume to: Community Bank, Attn: Margaret Dimon 2506 1st Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 Call 641-792-3246 for additional information or visit our website at www.bankcommunitybank.com Equal Opportunity Employer E S TA B L I S H E D 1 8 8 3

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TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 19). Instead of fighting against time, you’ll make it your best friend, and the hours will seem to stretch and bend at your will.

The next six weeks introduce you to beauty you’ll want in your life for years to come.

RN’S NEEDED

Benefits Include: PTO, Holidays, IRA Match, Gain Sharing Program, & Flexible Hours.

EMPLOYMENT

These last moments of this year’s solar journey through Capricorn are perfect for taking stock of recent efforts. What was the goal? Were you successful? If not, what did you learn from each failed attempt?

And, most importantly, what’s next? If you’re stumped, no worries: The sun will slip into Aquarius tomorrow, illuminating new approaches to try.

EMPLOYMENT

• CNC PROGRAMMING • CNC MACHINE/PART SETUP • MANUAL MACHINING • MOLD POLISHING Good mechanical aptitude, ability to read drawings/ instructions, knowledge of machining processes, proper use of precision equipment, ability to work with other team members.

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

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Call 641-792-5320 today! ity and doing what comes naturally, a favorable impact is assured.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Unless you interrupt an unhealthy pattern, it’s going to keep repeating. There’s no one else who sees the situation any more clearly than you. Do what your gut is urging you to do.

CANCER (June 22-July 22).

True, some of the privileged have a candy shop’s array of options to choose from. Let them deliberate. All you need is within the very limited range of options right before you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You told it well, but they weren’t listening. Therefore, don’t be too quick to compromise. In-

stead, try again to communicate your side. You’ll strike a better deal when they really understand the cost you’ll incur.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).

It’s not your fault that you need more mental stimulation than you are currently getting. However, now that you realize it, the responsibility to go where exciting stuff is happening is all yours.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).

Graciously accept the help you’re given without feeling guilty or feeling compelled to return the favor too fast. Even if you don’t feel worthy of this help yet, take it. You will be very soon.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).

You need a plan. Team up with someone who can help you customize a great one. The same versatility that once had you confused about what to do next will soon become your greatest asset.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). There’s a fine line between honoring your feelings and indulging them. Mostly this has to do with dwelling in the feelings that inspire and motivate you and moving through the ones that bog you down.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Is this what you dreamt?

Some of it is! Now if you could only block out the intrusive realities that don’t fit the dream.

You can! You’ll get better and

better at ignoring them.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The ones who disrespect you may not mean to do so, but either way there’s no good reason to hang out with them when there are plenty of other options. Go where the love is.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).

Alone, it’s hopeless -- or at least arduous. Together, it’s probable. The fire from the ones you love will fuel your water-sign nature, culminating in the kind of steam that is sometimes used to power massive engines.

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AUTOMOTIVE

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REAL ESTATE

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

641-792-0860

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

792-4334.

Please recycle your old newspapers.

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

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!

REAL ESTATE

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

(515) 729-8024.

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

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

Check the Lost and Found in the Classified Pages!

Run your own lost and found classified ad for $25 per month which will run in the Newton Daily News, Jasper County Advertiser, and online (with or without a picture).

BUSINESS CARD DIRECTORY “Give me a try before you buy”

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