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tion with Colfax police officers outside his downtown apartment.

Matthew S. Holett, 23, is charged with carrying weapons, an aggravated misdemeanor, and interference with official acts, a Class D felony, after pulling a .22 cal. handgun while being detained at 12:36

By Mike Mendenhall Newton Daily News COLFAX —A Colfax man is facing multiple charges after he pulled a gun during a December confronta-

a.m. Dec. 13 by Colfax police in the 10 block of East Howard Street.

Dashcam footage taken during the incident and provided by Colfax Police Chief Andy Summy shows Holett pulling a pistol from his waistband during the struggle. The video appears to corroborate the officers’ reports which state Holett HOLETT | 8A

Courtesy of the Colfax police Department In this screenshot taken Dec. 13 from the a Colfax Police Department dash cam, 23-year-old Matthew Holett, of Colfax, can been seen holding a handgun while resisting arrest in the city’s downtown. The weapon was not discharged, and Holett is facing multiple changes for the incident.

Caged-in Complex

County switches emergency alert program Prompts residents to sign up again

By Abigail Pelzer Newton Daily News

Jason W. Brooks/Daily News Sue Smith prepares to sell yearbooks during a recent lunch period at Newton’s Berg school complex. Newton Community School District plans to go to voters with a bond issue to completely replace to 51-year-old facility.

Newton’s Berg School Complex will require expensive work — in one way or another Editor’s Note: This overview of the Berg Complex’s building issues is part one of a two-part series about the aging Newton school facility.

Thursday’s focus will be about the upcoming proposed bond issue and other financial aspects of replacing the building.

By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News Imagine a dentist telling you an extreme procedure must be

done on your teeth. Now imagine a dentist saying that your mouth isn’t shaped right to place bridges, crowns and posts in the right places. The entire mouth — maybe even the entire lower half of your face — might need to be replaced.

That’s the picture Newton Community School District leaders paint in terms of the aging B.C. Berg Complex, which is home to hundreds of students at its kindergarten through third-

grade elementary side and its seventh and eighth-grade middle school.

In order for the elementary/ middle-school complex to get the upgrades it needs in its electrical, computer, heating and cooling and plumbing systems, the building(s) will need to have their foundations torn out in a major renovation or be rebuilt as an all-new structure or structures.

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Jasper County has changed its provider for its emergency alert program requiring all those interested in receiving the alerts to sign up again — particularly those with cell phones.

The Wireless Emergency Notification (WENS) Alert Iowa program is a statewide system designed to instantly reach cell phones, landline numbers, email addresses and pagers when an urgent county alert needs to be communicated.

The prior system — CodeRED — was used as recently as last month when authorities needed to alert downtown businesses and area residents of a bomb threat at the Jasper County Courthouse.

Residents and businesses are encouraged to sign up for WENS to be sure they receive timely

emergency notifications, which will usually advise of weather alerts or law enforcement situations.

Jim Sparks, Jasper County Emergency Management Agency coordinator, said due to privacy restrictions, it was unable to transfer cell phone numbers from the CodeRED system to WENS. The new system’s database will include listings for previously registered landlines only.

“If you signed up your cell phone number with CodeRED and would like to continue receiving emergency notifications, you must register with WENS,” Sparks said.

The change comes as a cost-savings measure to the county. The previous system cost approximately $16,000 for a two-year contract, Sparks said.

About 18,000 users used the old system, and Sparks is hopeful that to regain those numbers.

Register at the Jasper County Emergency Management website at www. jasperema-hls.org. For assistance, call the office at 641-841-1181.

Contact Abigail Pelzer at 641-792-3121 ext. 6530 or apelzer@newtondailynews.com

First Avenue Housing Improvement Program pitched to city

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News Thousands of dollars of improvements to the exteriors of homes on Newton’s First Avenue could be made possible with the help of the city funding, should the city council approve a new proposal.

Craig Armstrong, development specialist with the City of Newton, and Amanda Price, housing coordinator for the Newton Housing Development Corporation, proposed the First Avenue Housing Improvement Program at the Monday council meeting.

The pair expressed a need to improve the curb appeal of Newton’s main thoroughfare to boost a sense of community

pride and increase property values, tax base and future growth.

It was Price who formulated the idea to focus on First Avenue for the housing initiative project.

“First Avenue is our main corridor, it is our front door and our rear door. Ten thousand cars a day pass up and down First Avenue. It represents Newton in a way that no other city street and no other thoroughfare anywhere near us does. It is who Newton is to so many people,” Armstrong said.

Currently $150,000 is set aside for the housing initiative.

With limited funding, Armstrong said making improvements in this highly visible area will have the most bang for the buck.

“It is the first impression that

Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News A First Avenue Housing Improvement Program was proposed by Craig Armstrong, development specialist with the City of Newton and Amanda Price, housing coordinator for Newton Housing Development Corporation, to help improve the curb appeal of Newton’s main corridor at the Monday meeting.

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we make on those who are passing through our community or coming here for business or pleasure,” Armstrong said.

On First Avenue, there are 297 properties. Of those properties, 123 are residential and 61 of those are owner-occupied.

Out of the 61 owner-occupied, 41 have a condition classified by the Jasper County Assessor as “below normal or worse.”

The housing initiative will focus on owner-occupied homes because, Armstrong said, they want the owner to have a sense of pride in their homes and some “skin the game” because they live in the house. Rental properties were not addressed because they are covered under

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Religion

www.newtondailynews.com | Wednesday | Jan. 21, 2015

In Brief UCC hosts presentation, discussion on central Iowa interfaith religions Newton Congregational United Church of Christ will host The Comparison Project: Three Years of Interfaith Programming and Exploration in the City of Des Moines from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. Wednesday at the church, 308 E. Second St. N. Timothy Knepper, Drake University associate professor of philosophy and chair of the department of religion and philosophy as well as director of The Comparison Project, will speak about The Comparison Project.

Learn about the local resource that is currently supporting three interrelated projects: an ongoing lecture and dialogue series in comparative religion; a digital storytelling initiative with the religions of Des Moines.

This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News Community Heights Alliance Church will host “Come and laugh with the one you love,” a Valentine’s banquet on Feb. 14.

Come and laugh with the one you love for Valentine’s Day

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News Come and laugh with the one you love is the theme of the Valentine’s banquet to be held at Community Heights Alliance Church, 2500 S. 13th Ave. E., on Feb. 14. The night, which plans to be filled with romantic comedy and fun-filled laughter, will start a 6 p.m. running until 8 p.m. with several activities throughout the night.

“The heartbeat behind the idea (for the banquet) is just believe in marriage. We just want to create an environment where couples can come and just have a good time,” said Cory Stout, senior pastor. “It’s not going to be like a seminar where you

learn about marriage and how to have a good marriage. It is just going to be an event where people can come and hopefully enjoy their marriage.”

The evening will have a catered meal, served by the senior youth in the church, door prizes, featured creative entertainment and video clips from Christian comedian Tim Hawking. Child care is available for those in need, also provided by the senior youth in the church. Any donations for the services will go toward the youth activities.

“Our idea behind it is a lighthearted event where couples walk away feeling refreshed, renewed and encouraged,” Stout said. “Life is so heavy, the goal of a good marriage is to not avoid disagreements, but to

know how to handle them. So, in anyone’s marriage, the primary times you talk and engage in dialogue that is just what you associate marriage with. But if you can have realities in your marriage where you have opportunities to laugh together and smile together and enjoy being together, it helps you to deal with those other stresses.”

Tickets are available at the church office during the week and at the back table on Sunday mornings. The cost of the event is $20 through Jan. 25 going up to $25 until the final deadline Feb. 8. All are invited to join in the laughter-filled event.

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

Sacred Heart hosts baptism session Sunday Sacred Heart Catholic Church will host a Baptism Preparation Session at 5 p.m. Sunday at the church, 1115 S. Eighth Ave. E. in Newton.

The first step for parents wishing to have an infant child baptized at Sacred Heart is to attend the session. At the session parents discuss the responsibility involved in having a child baptized and share ideas on living out their commitment to raise their children in the Catholic faith. The meeting will occur in the gathering space of the church.

For more information, or to register, contact Joe Fey, Sacred Heart Director of Lifelong Faith Formation at 641-792-2050.

The Way hosts monthly scrapbooking club Newton Church of The Way will host Scrapbooking Club from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at The Way Café, 2306 S. Third Ave. E. The Scrapbooking club will meet the fourth Saturday of each month, starting Saturday. Guests are asked to bring their own lunch, or money to order lunch, a snack to share and to bring all scrapbooking materials.

For more information, contact facilitator Dana Simbro at 641-792-1239.

Pope leaves Manila after drawing record crowd of 6 million

By Teresa Cerojano Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Pope Francis flew out of this Catholic bastion in Asia on Monday after a weeklong trip that included a visit to Sri Lanka and drew what Filipino officials says was a record crowd of 6 million faithful in a Manila park where he celebrated Mass.

President Benigno Aquino III, church leaders and 400 street children yelling “Pope Francis we love you,” saw him off at a Manila air base, where the pontiff, carrying a black travel bag, boarded a Philippine Airlines plane for a flight to Rome. Standing at the top of the stairs, the pope waved to the crowd, slightly bowed his head, then walked into the plane.

Hundreds of thousands of Filipinos lined Manila’s streets, with police keeping a

close watch, to have their final glimpse of Francis, who smiled and waved aboard an opensided, white popemobile.

“He’s my No. 1 world leader,” said Rita Fernandez, a 63-year-old mother of four, who stood on a street near the Apostolic Nunciature in Manila where Francis stayed during his four-day visit.

“He rides on a bus. He flew to Tacloban to visit the typhoon survivors despite the storm and he stops to talk to the poor. He’s a living saint,” said Fernandez, who held a cellphone with a camera and wore a yellow shirt showing a smiling Francis.

A crowd estimated at a record 6 million people by officials poured into Manila’s rainsoaked streets and its biggest park Sunday as Pope Francis ended his Asian pilgrimage with an appeal for Filipinos to protect their young from sin and vice so they can become

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The crowd estimate, which could not be independently verified, included people who attended the pope’s final Mass in Rizal Park and surrounding areas, and lined his motorcade route, said the chairman of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, Francis Tolentino.

The Vatican spokesman, the Rev. Federico Lombardi, said the Vatican had received the figure officially from local authorities and that it was a record, surpassing the 5 million who turned out for St. John Paul II’s final Mass in the same park in 1995.

Francis dedicated the final homily of his Asia trip to children, given that the Mass fell on an important feast day honoring the infant Jesus. His focus was a reflection of the importance that the Vatican places on Asia as the future of the church since it’s one of

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the few places where Catholic numbers are growing — and on the Philippines as the largest Catholic nation in the region.

“We need to see each child as a gift to be welcomed, cherished and protected,” Francis said. “And we need to care for our young people, not allowing them to be robbed of hope and condemned to a life on the streets.”

Francis made a triumphant entry into Rizal Park, riding on a popemobile based on the design of a jeepney, the modified U.S. Army World War II jeep that is a common means of public transport here. He wore the same cheap, plastic yellow rain poncho handed out to the masses during his visit to the typhoon-hit eastern city of Tacloban a day earlier.

The crowd — a sea of humanity in colorful rain ponchos spread out across the 60 hectares (148 acres) of park-

land and boulevards surrounding it — erupted in shrieks of joy when he drove by, a reflection of the incredible resonance Francis’ message about caring for society’s most marginal has had in a country where about a quarter of its 100 million people lives in poverty.

Francis dedicated his fourday trip to the Philippines to the poor and marginal. He denounced the corruption that has robbed them of a dignified life, visited with street children and traveled to Tacloban to offer prayers for survivors of Typhoon Haiyan, the deadly 2013 storm that devastated one of the Philippines’ poorest regions.

Earlier Sunday, Francis drew a huge crowd to Manila’s Catholic university, where he came close to tears himself hearing two rescued street children speak of their lives growing up poor and abandoned.

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Local News

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Jailer hired for upcoming double murder trial Transport will take witnesses to Waterloo

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News The Jasper County Board of Supervisors approved the hiring of a part-time jailer for the Jasper County Jail Tuesday.

Dennis Simon from human resources, along with Sheriff John Halferty, requested the hire of Leland Groves to help with witness transport during an upcom-

ing double murder trial in Waterloo.

The Terri Supino trial, commonly known as the Copper Dollar Ranch 32-year-old cold case, has more than 40 witnesses.

Witnesses can request transport, Halferty said, and it would put a strain on the department and the deputies transporting witnesses the long distance. Groves’ position is solely for the duration of the trial. His effective date is Jan. 20 with a pay rate of $17.23. Groves has law enforcement experience as a former Newton Police Officer.

In other business, a

Housing Continued from Page 1A updating the Minimum Housing Code; commercial properties would not be covered in funding from the housing initiative.

To apply for the program, the homes must be a single family owner-occupied residence located on First Avenue inside the city limits. If selected, funds can only be used on the exterior and/or structural needs of the home. At the completion of the work, the home owner must remain at the residence for five years in order to complete the contract. Also, a free energy audit by either Alliant and/or Black Hills Energy will be required.

“Whatever is allocated for (the house) they have to be there. This can’t be a get it, hey great, flip the property, take the profit and walk down the street,” Armstrong said. “Every year, 20 percent drops off. After five years they owe nothing, but they remained in the property showing their intent to be a resident of Newton on First Avenue.”

The review and selection procedure will have nine steps: 1. Letter to First Avenue home owners with short deadline for response.

2. The city will arrange an exterior inspection on respondent homes.

3. A prioritized list of project will be recommended for each home.

new salt spreader was approved for purchase by the board, as requested

by Adam Sparks from buildings and grounds.

A Western Tornado Spreader was purchased for $5,204 from Truck Equipment, Inc. out of Des Moines to help with recent falls in icy conditions. The board approved the Western spreader over a comparable Fisher spreader that is $500 cheaper because it would be available within days, rather than three plus weeks.

“The problems is we don’t know when we will need it, but it is better to

4. Interested home owners will fill out of detailed application.

5. A city/NHDC review committee will score each application and recommend action.

6. Recommendations will be submitted to city council for approval 7. Contractors will be selected and approved for recommended work.

8. The city will directly pay contractors for completed work.

9. Costs are fully forgivable after five years of occupancy by the current owner.

Not all properties need a large restoration to improve the curb appeal, Armstrong said. Many only need a paint touch up or siding repair. The group expects the average cost to be around $10,000 per home with a high amount of $25,000.

Armstrong gave an example of a home on First Avenue east of downtown that has had a lot of work done by the owner to restore it to its historical origins.

He said that the owner did a fantastic job, but for reasons unknown, the project was not completely finished. The dormers are not painted or sided and the porch has a brace where it needs fixed. The house would be a prime candidate for not a lot of money, Armstrong said, to increase and finish a project that has already been started and has potential to be a jewel of First Avenue.

Contact Jamee A. Pierson at 641-792-3121 ext.

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Snowshoe Hike at Neal Smith NWR Newton Daily News The Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge is hosting a snowshoe hike event from 2 to 3 p.m.

Saturday.

This program is free and open to the public of all ages and experience levels. Snowshoes in adult and children’s sizes

are provided by the Refuge at no cost or you can bring your own. Please pre-register for this program to ensure that there are enough snowshoes and personnel to provide the best winter experience for you.

If there is no snow, a ranger will still lead a hike, but will adapt the

program to the weather conditions.

To register, Megan_ Wandag at 515-9943400 or Megan_Wandag@fws.gov.

be prepared,” Supervisor Denny Carpenter said.

Jack Meyer was appointed to the compensation board by the supervisors and Carpenter was

By Mike Mendenahall Newton Daily News DES MOINES — Attorney’s for Dakota Access, LLC officially filed its petition for a hazardous liquid pipeline permit with the Iowa Utilities Board Tuesday to construct 343.43 of infrastructure to transport Bakken crude oil through the state of Iowa.

Documentation from the IUB states DAPL — a subsidiary of Texas-based Energy Transfer Partners — has requested the use of eminent domain to acquire a portion of the land needed to construct the pipeline. The IUB will also set and hold a public hearing in the city closest to the geographic center of the project before the petition can be accepted.

The IUB is required by Iowa Code to hold the meeting.

IUB will require DAPL planners to release a final reference map of the pipeline’s route indicating highways, railroad right-of-ways, buildings and streams impacted and design specifications. Public notices are

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The proposed 1,134mile oil pipeline will connect the North Dakota Bakken and Three Forks crude oil fields with refineries and other gulf coast accessible pipelines from Patoka, Ill. Environmental groups fighting the pipeline’s construction quickly responded to Tuesday’s filing, asking Gov. Terry Branstad — who appoints the IUB members — to deny the pipeline company’s permit. Nathan Malachowski, a farm and environment organizers with Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement, said his group feels the project does not provide the direct benefits to Iowans required for use of eminent domain.

“Our members have heard from people across the state that Iowa must reject this project because it would be an abuse of the powers of eminent domain, threaten our land and water quality, and contribute to the most disastrous im-

pacts of climate change,” Malachowski said.

“That’s why we are calling on IUB, Governor Branstad, and the Iowa Legislature to do everything in their power to stop this.”

The petition comes after news of a pipeline burst in Montana Saturday which dumped approximately 50,000 gallons of Bakken crude oil into the Yellowstone River causing nearby cities to issue water quality warnings. ETP does not operate the pipeline in the Montana incident.

If approved, the construction of the pipeline would affect landowners in 18 Iowa counties including Jasper County.

In a countywide meeting held in Newton in December, DAPL representatives said 33.73 miles of the 30-inch diameter pipeline is expected to be laid in Jasper County.

Letters of objection or support for the project can be filed on the IUB’s website at www.state. ia.us/iub.

Contact Mike Mendenhall at mmendenhall@newtondailynews. com

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Babbling Brooks

‘Je suis Charlie’ — well — sort of

By Jason. W. Brooks Staff Writer

www.newtondailynews.com | Wednesday | Jan. 21, 2015

Over the past two weeks, many of my friends outside the journalism world have asked me if I identify, in any way, with the victims of the Jan. 7 attack on the French satire newspaper, Charlie Hebdo.

Yes, and no.

It’s easy to sympathize with the victims and their families on a human level, and to feel the anger and sadness one would expect with such an attack. I identify with nearly everyone in the print, journalism and news businesses on at least a small scale, as we all face some of the same challenges.

However, the heavy political satire that is the world of Charlie Hebdo is very far removed from the cornfields of central Iowa. It’s not that either international political cartoons or rural American journalism is better, or that one is tougher or easier.

I don’t mean to sound like I would distance myself from anyone’s art. However, there is more than one type of journalism world.

A quick Internet search will

field millions of comments about a major TV network and its news coverage. These are comments about large organizations, who have oceans and continents and language barriers between correspondents — and who rely on technology a great deal.

A rural Iowa newspaper needs technology as well. However, it also needs local knowledge, and relationships with schools and government officials and landowners and businesses of many sizes. A political newspaper, based in Paris, must have challenges that would be new to any of us.

It must take a special type of courage to work in a building that could have suffered an attack any day since the magazine set up shop in 1970.

It’s easy to relate to the Charlie Hebdo staff as people, and wonder what they are going through now.

I try to put myself in their shoes, but that’s tough without knowing how those folks approached life before all this happened.

The Onion is one of the most popular satire publications in the U.S., and their politics are far more playful.

Its site has great visual headlines that poke fun at our antiquated two-party system, such as “Desperate GOP spotted in South Dakota trying to build Keystone Pipeline themselves” or “Biden tossed out of car passing by White House.” While some of The Onion’s jokes make people angry (especially if they aren’t quickly recognized as satire), the site hasn’t seemed to stir the wrath of wellarmed international extremists.

Folks at TV programs like “The Daily Show” or “South Park” might receive threats, but video doesn’t tend to linger like print. I wonder how many intense Charlie Hedbo images have caught the eye of casual passer-by at a Paris café, who hadn’t even bought a paper.

The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution only restricts which laws can be passed that might restrict free speech.

The amendment doesn’t protect speech from criticism, and everyone knows their words and images might prompt others to action.

Through the years, I’ve met plenty of folks who say things to the effect of local papers being just as sensationalistic and muckraking as the big TV networks. While it’s natural for a community journalist to refute such criticism, it’s also a natural part of the process to try and producing interesting content and package it in a way that will grab eyes and ears.

Most of us try to strike a balance between captivation and driving home an accurate, fair and compelling message from the subjects of our stories. Charlie Hebdo was able to walk that thin line for about 45 years.

It’s easy to picture what a perfect balance would look like, but it’s tough to picture everything its staff is going through this month.

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

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Pipeline to nowhere

State View

Opening week of the 86th General Assembly The 86th Iowa General Assembly is underway.

This year’s session is scheduled to be 110 days long ending on May 1. During that time, the Legislature will be tackling a variety of issues that affect every Iowan.

I will be returning to four of the five committees that I served on in By Greg Heartsill the last Gen- Iowa Representative eral Assembly (Vice Chair of Government Oversight, Judiciary, Vice Chair of Local Government, Public Safety). The new committee assignment for me will be Environmental Protection.

The first week of session is typically ceremonial and used for setting up the organization of our respective committees. The first day of session began with every House member taking the oath of office for our two-year term.

During his opening address, Speaker Kraig Paulsen called upon the Government Oversight committee to launch an investigation into delays surrounding the opening of the new maximum security prison in Fort Madison.

The 800-inmate Iowa State

Penitentiary was supposed to open last spring but remains under construction and the Department of Corrections is unsure when it will be completed.

The $132 million project has been bogged down by a myriad of construction problems, including a failed geothermal heating system, a floor that had to be completely ripped out, and a HVAC system that is inadequate to meet the needs of the facility. To add insult to injury, the project’s contractor has since declared bankruptcy.

As vice chair of Government Oversight, my hope is that we can conduct a thorough, bipartisan investigation that addresses the root of the problem and protects Iowa taxpayers from any further mismanagement of state money, especially on projects of this magnitude.

On the second and third days, the House and Senate convened a joint session to hear the Condition of the State and Condition of the Judiciary addresses from Governor Branstad and Chief Justice Cady respectively.

In his address, Governor Branstad emphasized our need to focus on infrastructure needs; safer and more secure schools and communities; revitalized parks, trails, and museums; and increased government transparency.

Chief Justice Mark Cady

highlighted the need for better security at Iowa’s courthouses citing an incident last September in Maquoketa. Justice Cady also noted the judicial branch’s successes in digitizing court documents over the last four years. He noted that Iowa’s paperless court system will be operational in all 99 counties by the end of June.

I will again be holding town hall meetings in each of the three counties in House District 28. Be sure to check my schedule for one that is closest to you. On Friday, I will be at the Monroe City Hall at 5 p.m. and the Sully Community Center at 7 p.m.

If you are unable to attend one of my scheduled forums, please feel free to contact me with your issues or concerns as they arise. You may do so either by phone, 515-281-3221, email greg.heartsill@legis.iowa.gov or when visiting the Capitol.

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I am honored to be your representative in the Iowa Legislature. Until next time, God bless.

Iowa Rep. Greg Heartsill (R-Columbia) represents Iowa House District 28.

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When Maria van der Hoeven summed up the 20-year outlook for global energy investment in London last year, she identified a couple of daunting challenges.

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By Emily amount Schwartz of money Greco required by 2035 is a staggering $48 trillion, the International Energy Agency chief and former Dutch economy minister said. And it’s not clear how many of those trillions of dollars will power climatefriendly options.

“Will policymakers succeed in steering investment towards a cleaner, more secure energy system — or are we locking in technologies and patterns of consumption that store up trouble for the future?” she asked.

There’s no better example of what van der Hoeven meant by “storing up trouble for the future” than the Keystone XL pipeline.

After years of being flustered by President Barack Obama’s procrastination, the pipeline’s conservative backers in Congress are trying to force him to greenlight this conduit for some of the world’s dirtiest, most expensive, and most dangerous oil.

The House recently voted in favor of building the 1,200-mile pipeline for the tenth time.

The Senate is poised to approve it too. Although dozens of Democrats are siding with Republicans in favor of this boondoggle, those lawmakers lack the votes, so far, to override the veto Obama has threatened.

Senator John Hoeven, a North Dakota Republican and a leading Keystone XL proponent, has turned into a broken record touting what he calls “vital energy infrastructure legislation.”

Despite their matching names and obsession with all things energy, Hoeven and van der Hoeven are polar opposites. She’s a leading player in the effort to wean the world off its dependence on oil, gas,

and coal. He’s a “drill, baby, drill” type.

There are many good arguments against the $8-billion pipeline on environmental and labor grounds. People like 350. org founder Bill McKibben and groups like Media Mattersneed no help explaining them.

Here’s another reason why the pipeline shouldn’t be built: It’s a waste of money.

First, plunging oil prices matter. A lot. They’ve sunk below $47 a barrel, losing more than half their value since last June. Saudi Arabian Oil Minister Ali al-Naimi declared a few weeks ago that he doesn’t care whether oil goes as low as $20 a barrel, a 16year low. It just might.

By some estimates, a barrel of oil must fetch at least $95 for profits to be extracted from Canada’s tar sands. It’s impossible to say when prices will rebound to that level or if companies will give up on that oil patch, leaving the Keystone XL without much (if any) heavy crude to move.

Ultimately, there could be no oil to haul from Alberta to Louisiana to be refined — or not, if the U.S. scraps its ban on exporting crude — and then shipped to, say, China.

More importantly, tar sands oil production may stop within a few years even if it does prove profitable. You see, global climate talks are heading in a direction that’s likely to result in countries and companies leaving large amounts of oil, gas, and coal in the ground.

A new study published in the journal Nature spelled out where and what kind of fossil fuels would need to be left unexploited. Its authors predict that virtually all Canadian tar sands oil production will stop by 2020.

If it’s built by then, there’d be nothing for the Keystone XL to transport.

As a pipeline to nowhere, it would become a monument to wasting colossal sums of money on dirtyenergy infrastructure.

John Hoeven should listen to Maria van der Hoeven. If he did, he’d realize the benefits of losing this political battle.

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Obituaries Carroll E. Kingery Jan. 20, 2015 Carroll E. Kingery, 78, of Newton, died Tuesday morning, Jan. 20, 2015, at Skiff Medical Center in Ne w ton, u n d e r the care of Skiff Hospice.

A funeral service for Carroll will be at 1 p.m, Thursday, Jan. 22 at the PenceReese Funeral Home in Newton, with Rev. Larry Peterson, Chaplain at

Samantha Jo Raper Jan. 17, 2015 Samantha “Sam” Jo Raper, comedienne, music enthusiast, and over all rock star, peaced out on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015.

S a m burst into the world on Valentine’s

Kimberly Spearing Jan. 19, 2015 Kimberly “Kim” Spearing, 53, of Newton died Monday, Jan. 19, 2015, at her mother ’s home. A celebration of Kim’s life will be at 10 a.m.

Saturday, Jan. 24 at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory.

Skiff Medical Center, conducting the services.

A visitation with the family will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Carroll’s name, are being designated to Skiff Hospice. Burial will be in the Veterans Section at Newton Union Cemetery.

Carroll Eugene Kingery, the son of James F. and Fern Kingery, was born Sept. 1, 1936, in Knoxville. He was a Newton High School graduate, Class of 1954.

Carroll was a 20 year veteran, and had served his country from 1955, with

the U.S. Navy, retiring in 1977, from the US Air Force, during the Vietnam War. He had also lived in Illinois, Nebraska, California, New York, Germany and Texas.

On April 3, 1958, Carroll was united in marriage with Janet McEwen in Monroe. He was a computer tech in Des Moines, worked at Maytag and the Newton Daily News. He had devoted his life to his family, and was a member of the Newton American Legion Post #111. He enjoyed Judge Judy, bowling, going to the casinos, and went on the 2013 Jasper Coun-

ty Freedom Flight to Washington, D.C. Carroll was preceded in death by his parents; a sister in infancy; and two brothers-in-law.

Those left to honor Carroll’s memory include his wife Janet; his sons, Larry Kingery (Cynthia) and Dustin Kingery (Samantha Zeien); his four grandchildren, Angie, Titus, Ben and Becca; his sister Leola Benac; a sister-in-law Kimberly Illingworth; nieces; nephews; cousins; and his many friends and neighbors.

Online condolences may be left at www. pencefh.com.

Day of 1989. Sam loved to rock out at concerts, eat candy, and hang out with those she loved.

She was known for her rockin’ style, not one to be missed in her large Jackie O sunglasses, hobo handbag and Chuck Taylors. As an animal lover, Sam had two great dog loves, Gracie and Gizzy.

Sam was creative, quirky and vivacious.

She was known to use duct tape, sharpies, and other household staples

to create art projects.

Sam loved to sit and listen to music with her Dad on the back deck overlooking the wild prairie preserve. On weekends, Sam could be found playing with her beautiful son, Connor James. Together they loved to feed apples to the horses and read Shel Silverstein.

Sam left behind a loving and equally quirky family including, son Connor James; parents Don and Kris-

tin Raper, and Carol Wearmouth; and sisters Wendy Van Dyke, Sarah and Ashley Raper and Elizabeth “Lizy” Raper.

The family welcomes all those who knew her to a celebration of her life from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24 at the home of Becky Mayfield, 925 W. Ninth St. S. in Newton. The Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory is handling the arrangements.

The family will greet friends following the celebration at the funeral home and later at Least of Saints. Memorials to the Hope Lodge in Iowa City or the Least of Saints may be left at the funeral home.

Kim, the daughter of Stanley and Rosa (Whetstine) Dow, was born June 20, 1961, in Newton. She enjoyed learning and received a certificate as an electronics technician, a paralegal degree, and took many other college courses. Kim was united

in marriage with Craig Spearing Dec. 4, 1976, in Bethany, Mo. They were blessed with one son, Dustin.

During their marriage, they lived in many different locations with Craig’s military career, but Newton was always home. Kim worked at the Maytag Company in Newton, for 13 years and later at Wal-Mart.

She attended Least of Saints and enjoyed fishing, sewing, gardening, crossword puzzles, and spending time with her granddaughters.

Kim was a loving daughter, mom, grandma, sister, aunt and friend.

Kim is survived by her son, Dustin (Amanda) Spearing of Newton; two granddaughters, KayLee and Keiana Spearing; her mother, Rose Dow of Newton; siblings, Kay Dow, Mark (Debbie) Dow and Anita Bayles; and her two nephews, Nathan (Casey Greene) Landis and Isaiah Dow. She is preceded in death by her father, Stanley Dow; and a niece, Miranda Dow.

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Benita Joan Edwards

Jan. 20, 2015 Carlene L. Emmert, 87, of Newton, died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015, at Heritage Manor in Newton. Services are pending at Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton.

Jan. 19, 2015 Benita Joan Edwards, 72, of Newport News, Va., formerly of Newton, died Monday, Jan. 19, 2015.

The family will receive friends beginning at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, with a memorial service following at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church, in Newport News, Va. A reception will be held after the service at the church in Payne Hall. Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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• Alcoholics Anonymous Beginners Support Group will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Newton.

• Jasper County Community Watch will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the YMCA, 1701 S. Eighth Ave. E. in Newton.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m.

Wednesday at the Masonic Temple in Prairie City.

• Newton Public Library Board monthly meeting will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday at Newton Public Library Meeting Room.

• TOPS Iowa 254 will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday at St. Luke United Methodist Church in Newton.

• The League of Women Voters of Jasper County will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at Wesley Park Centre Garden Room in Newton. Ben Gleason of the Iowa Corn Growers will present a program on water quality and the nutrient reduction strategy. Gleason is the sustainable program manager at Iowa Corn where he works on a range of environmental projects affecting Iowa corn growers. The public is invited.

• Penny Bingo will meet at 1 p.m. Friday at Jasper County Senior Citizens Center, 702 E. Third St. S. in Newton.

• A Legislative Forum will be held at 5 p.m.

Friday at the Monroe City Hall, 203 Sherman St. State Sen. Amy Sinclair and State Rep. Greg Heartsill will be discussing the 2015 legislative session and answering constituent questions.

Everyone is invited to attend.

• Peer Support for Those Living with Mental Illness will meet at 11 a.m. Saturday at Optimae Life Services, 1730 First Ave. E. in Newton.

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Police Blotter Newton Police Department • Kevin R. Lennie, 48, of Newton, is charged with domestic abuse assault and arrested on a Poweshiek County warrant for violation of a court order after authorities were called to 1426 First Ave. E. #2D at 8:05 p.m. Thursday.

Officers spoke with the victim who alleged she had verbal altercations with Lennie where he got in her face before she put up her arm to defend herself. She said that Lennie calmed down but then ap-

proached her again before she called for help. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Matthew M. Owen, 34, of Newton, was arrested on a warrant for possession of drug paraphernalia after authorities found him in the 100 block of East Fourth Street North at 12:45 a.m. Thursday. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Dustin C. Doran, 33, of Newton, was arrested on a Jasper County warrant for failure to appear after authorities were called to Skiff Medical

Center at 4:26 a.m. Sunday.

He called dispatch for a medical issue when it was recognized he had a warrant out in his name. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• William R. Floyd, 50, of Newton, was arrested on a Jasper County warrant for probation violation after authorities were called to the 500 block of North Third Avenue East at 6:38 a.m. Sunday. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Francisco J. Sandoval, 24, of Newton, is charged with as-

sault causing bodily injury or mental illness after authorities were called to Skiff Medical Center at 12:28 p.m. Friday.

Officers spoke to Sandoval who admitted to hitting the victim in the face after she raised her hands in an aggressive manner towards him. He was cited and released to appear.

• Jacqueline C. Chiugu, 33, of Newton, is charged with fifth-degree theft after authorities were called to HyVee at 9:15 a.m. Saturday. Officers spoke with an employee

who said that they saw Chiugu conceal items on her and then attempt to leave. The items totaled $37.09. She was cited and released to appear.

• Victor D. Walton, 50, of Newton, is charged with driving while barred after authorities pulled him over in the 400 block of West Second Street South at 4:40 a.m. Monday.

Walton said that he had a temporary license but was unable to provide paperwork. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

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Swinging parents undermine values taught to their kids DEAR ABBY: A short time ago, I discovered my parents are “swingers.”

I had picked up my mother’s phone to take a picture and an incoming text caught my attention. When I read it and investigated further, I learned the truth.

I don’t mind what they do with their marriage, and I respect their choices. However, my siblings and I were raised in a strict Christian home.

My parents taught us the opposite of what they are doing. Now I feel they are hypocrites.

How can they tell me to act a certain way when they don’t practice what they preach? I’m not sure if I should talk to them about it or drop this entirely. Help! — DISILLUSIONED DAUGHTER DEAR DAUGHTER: What exactly do you mean when you “investigated further”? If it means you searched the history in your mother’s phone, you crossed the same line children do when they search through the drawers and closets of a parent’s bedroom looking for things that are none of their business.

Before labeling your parents as hypocrites, please remember that they raised you with basic values that are shared by the majority of people. If they have “strayed from the path,” it’s their choice — and it may have happened AFTER they taught you your good Christian values.

I think you should talk to your mother about what you did and what you found. If you do, she may have a few more lessons to impart.

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are avid sports fans and have season tickets to several sporting events. Our seats are in the middle of a row. Be-

fore we go to our seats, we check to see which way has fewer people seated so we disturb the fewest possible. We also try to leave our seats only during halftime or between innings and always apologize for disturbing anyone.

However, I am bothered that we are forced to climb over certain individuals who don’t stand up to let us by.

Sometimes I feel I’m almost bumping into the folks in the row ahead of us.

Is there a rule of etiquette that states that people should stand to allow others to get by? I don’t want to step on toes or spill drinks on anyone.

What should I do in these situations?

— SQUEEZED OUT IN HOUSTON DEAR SQUEEZED OUT: Emily Post does have a rule regarding crossing in front of people in theaters and at sporting events. According to her, you should say, “Excuse me” or “Pardon me” on your way to your seat and “pass with your back to those already seated.” (Personally, I would rather that someone face my navel than my posterior at eye level, but I didn’t write the rule.)

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Correctional officer assaulted by inmate MOUNT PLEASANT — Officials say a correctional officer was assaulted by an inmate at the Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility in southeastern Iowa.

The Iowa Department of Corrections says 24-year-old Darrell Ballard assaulted the officer Monday morning. Ballard is serving time for a sex offense conviction. According to a news release, officials accuse Ballard of punching the officer several times in the torso and face after the officer told Ballard to put down food he had inappropriately received.

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president’s retirement plans

IOWA CITY — The board that oversees Iowa’s public universities accepted the resignation of University of Iowa President Sally Mason on Tuesday, with nothing but praise for the job she’s done the past eight years despite a sometimes rocky relationship with the board’s leadership. Mason, who turns 65 this year, plans to retire July 31. She asked the board to allow her to stay on as a tenured faculty member.

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SIOUX CITY — A Sioux City teacher has been arrested on charges he had sex with a 16-year-old student.

Court records say 29-year-old Erick DeLeon, a Sioux City Community School District teacher and coach, was charged Monday with felony exploitation by a school employee. He was released on bail Tuesday. DeLeon is accused of sending sexually related text messages and engaging in sexual acts with the one of his female students at least twice from September through December.

Man badly hurt in hog building explosion BOYDEN — Authorities say a man has been seriously injured after an explosion at a hog confinement building in northwestern Iowa. Scott Mulder, 34, was badly burned Monday when an explosion occurred at the building, about seven miles southwest of Boyden. He was transported to a local hospital before being flown to a burn unit in Minneapolis. His condition wasn’t available Tuesday. Officials say Mulder had been unloading a feeder into the building when the explosion took place.

5 Officers don’t find homicide suspect in house

MARSHALLTOWN — Authorities say officers didn’t find a homicide suspect in a house they’d surrounded in Marshalltown.

A SWAT team was sent Tuesday after police received a tip that 19-year-old Jose Morales was hiding in the house. Morales is suspected of shooting to death 20-year-old Dedrikk Fisher on Saturday. Marshalltown Police Chief Mike Tupper says officers obtained a warrant for their search of the house.

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File photo This bagpipe player was a part of last summer’s dedication ceremony for the Jasper County Veterans Memorial Complex in Newton. A new county organization is forming for veterans from the Korean War era, and a meeting is slated for 6 p.m. Thursday at the Newton American Legion.

Local Korean War Era group to hold inaugural meeting Thursday

By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News Last year, a Fourth of July ceremony was held at the Jasper County courthouse square to dedicate a wall memorial to the county’s veterans who served in various wars.

This year, two county residents are hoping to start honoring a more specific group.

Jasper County Treasurer Doug Bishop, a longtime fighter for veterans memorials and other recognition, and Marvin Morris, who served during the early 1950s in Korea, are helping put together a new organization.

The Jasper County Korean War and Era Veterans Association will hold its first meeting Thursday. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at Newton’s American Legion Hall on West First Street.

Bishop said there are a large number of Korean War-era veterans, per capita, living in the county. He mailed out about 140 invitations to veterans, encouraging them to come to the meeting.

“This will be kind of an organizational meeting,” Bishop said.

“We’ll see what the guys want to do. Their level of involvement will be up to them.”

Morris is 81, and joined the Army in 1952. That makes him one of the younger veterans from the Korean era, and the age of some of the others is one reason why Morris wants to get the association going now.

“The World War II group and the Vietnam group both have associations here, and ours is often called ‘The Forgotten War,’” Morris said. “We’re beginning to lose a lot of guys. We’ll see what kind of interest we have.”

The association will welcome any veteran who served in the U.S. military between 1950 and 1955 — regardless of whether they saw combat, or whether they even served overseas. The plan is for the group to meet quarterly, for now, so the next meeting will likely be in late April.

Bishop helped organize Iowa’s Freedom Flights to Washington, D.C., which honored veterans with trips on 2011, 2012 and TM

2013. However, many veterans are not well enough or capable of taking an airplane ride of that sort.

“That’s another reason why a group like this is important,” Bishop said. “This is a chance for those guys to connect, even if it’s just with camaraderie and sharing stories. It keeps a brotherhood going.”

Bishop said it’s important for the youngest generations of Americans to see its oldest, most self-sacrificing citizens treated well.

“We want them to know it’s never too late to be honored for their service,” he said.

Morris said he knows any gathering of veterans will have a variety of experiences, from men who saw the worst of the front lines to those who saw no combat at all.

“We welcome all of them,” he said. “The ones who never fired a shot are just as welcome as the most decorated.”

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DES MOINES — Iowa residents with a state driver’s license or photo ID will be able to register online to vote as early as 2016, a state commission decided Tuesday.

The Iowa Voter Registration Commission’s unanimous approval of a rule aimed at developing such a system means the state Department of Transportation will begin work on it immediately. Officials believe it will be available to voters in time for the 2016 primary.

“This is obviously another major step toward the goal we all share ... to encourage as much (voter) participation as we can,” said Secretary of State Paul Pate after the voice vote.

The new system will allow qualified voters to visit a website where they can input the numbers on their state-issued driver’s license or photo ID. Information from the DOT, including the voter’s signature, would then be imported into voter registration forms that would automatically be forwarded to the state’s voter database. The new website would be linked through the Iowa Secretary of State’s office and county auditors’ sites.

Farm group seeks more pesticide oversight The Associated Press DES MOINES — A group representing farmers said Tuesday that it’s calling on the state to toughen oversight and penalties related to pesticide use.

The Iowa Farmers Union said members have petitioned the state to change rules governing pesticide drifting through the air. The group says chemicals typically used on conventional crops can drift and damage organic produce grown nearby.

“It’s a question of basic fairness and creating a framework, a set of rules and best practices so that all types of family farms can co-exist and be successful,” said group President Jana Linderman.

“My success as a family farmer should not come at the expense of my neighbor and vice versa.”

Linderman said the group would like the state to require commercial pesticide users to notify some nearby farms 48 hours before spraying. Other changes the group is seeking seek include increasing fines for operations that repeatedly break the pesticide rules and more public disclosure about the rules and penalties on the books.

A spokesman for the state Department of Agriculture said officials would meet with the group Thursday and will consider the request.

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Continued from Page 1A The district’s board voted last week on an option to pursue a bond issue on an all-new building, which would be built next to the current structure.

While all of the financing details haven’t been worked out, it will be an expensive replacement, with an initial estimate of more than $30 million. Named after Brian Conrad Berg, who served as district superintendent from 1922 to 1959, the complex was dedicated on Dec. 8, 1963.

It’s built with some of the standard design and, perhaps, using some of the shortcuts typical for buildings from that era. Some of the initial design didn’t leave room for growth or replacement of systems. Some of the improvements through the years either taxed the existing grids even more, requiring “band-aid” fixes like condensers and circuit breaker splits.

Newton Superintendent Bob Callaghan and Maintenance Supervisor Jack Suttek recently took the Daily News on a tour of the Berg Complex, looking mainly at the buildings’ most aged and stressed systems and locations.

Callaghan said many school administrators operate under this guideline: If a renovation costs more than 50 percent of a new build, it’s better to build new and get all the warranties and modern technology.

Callaghan assures parents and teachers that no one is exposed to asbestos that is a part of the depths of the walls of Berg in school-use areas. But a largescale renovation might be a different story.

The superintendent presented an estimated $17.8 million renovation alternative to his $30.6 million new-build plan. He and several board members said they want to present a comprehensive, detailed plan to the public in the weeks and months ahead, to see if people really want all the features in the initial plan.

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district and its voting public approve a bond, a major change to the Berg Complex will need to happen at some point.

“It isn’t just that the building is incredibly inefficient,” Suttek said. “It’s that it can’t be improved without tearing apart the building.”

Electrical Suttek said his training in electrical systems didn’t even cover the ancient wiring, conduits, breakers and designs found in the Berg Complex. The electrical grid might be the smallest problem with the complex, compared to heating, cooling and plumbing. However, there are still miles and miles of old wires.

Blueprints and diagrams, when available, aren’t always helpful in telling what’s where after 52 years worth of repair and renovations. One portion of a room off of the boiler room shows dozens of cords and cord clusters, covered in dust and held together with bands.

A major building addition in 1999 brought several classrooms and a new gymnasium onto an already-burdened electrical grid.

And that was before powersapping computers, chargers and other technology were hogging the 1960s outlets in Berg classrooms. Problems with heating and cooling add to the electrical issues, as portable fans and heaters add to the drain on the supply of electricity.

Lighting fixtures in the building are of an older design. Those could be replaced as a standalone project, but it would be an unusual move to install hundreds of new, heavy, high-wattage ballasts in a structure with wiring put in when John F. Kennedy was president.

Callaghan said he’s been told at least some of the Berg hardware was purchased from a company that was going out of business. That would mean technology used to build Berg might not even be up to 1963 standards.

Much of the hardware is extremely old as well. One circuit breaker not only has three circuits split in half to serve more outlets.

The breaker was manufactured

Jason W. Brooks/ Daily News One of the many design limitations with Newton’s Berg school complex is the short space between the ceiling and roof in most areas. Officials say it would be tough to run allnew duct work, lighting and other utilities in this space.

by the Frank Adam Electric Company out of St. Louis.

“When I started learning about circuit breakers, years ago, I was told most of the Frank Adam breakers had been phased out,” Suttek said.

Plumbing and boilers One of the two Berg boilers was replaced within the past five years. It’s much more efficient than the older “brother” next to it, but it’s still being used in a building with old plumbing.

Recent school board meetings have included discussion about plumbing issues at the complex, such as water temperatures and leaking.

Classroom space One area in which administrators have limited options at Berg is in interior remodeling to meet district needs. Some classrooms have zero natural light, and others, which open into the library or another classroom, let in too much side noise. Few, if any, of the Berg classrooms are close to the ideal 950 square feet — which Callaghan says is the approximate size of the current conference room of the Emerson Hough building.

Heating and cooling When a 1973 tornado tore the roof back on the Berg building, it was eventually repaired.

But it would have been quite a job to re-do the main building in a way that would have provided more room for duct work between the ceilings and the roof.

“There is only about eight to 10 inches of space between the

Jason W. Brooks/Daily News This radiator is one of many aging items at Newton’s Berg school complex. The aging complex can only be upgraded in so many ways before it will have to either be gutted or completed re-built, officials say.

Holett Continued from Page 1A began yelling at police after he arrived on scene during the arrest of another man seen in the video urinating on the side of a building.

The Colfax officer approached Holett — who appeared agitated — and informed the subject he was arresting his friend for pubic urination. The officer then asked Holett if he had been drinking. The 23-year-old offered to perform a breathalyzer for the officer. The report indicates Holett appeared intoxicated at the scene. As Holett began to walk toward the police SUV, the subject quickly turned to enter his apartment. The offi-

cer then attempted to handcuff Holett.

During the struggle, Holett pulled a handgun from his waistband, appearing to be trying to point the weapon at the officer around his back and between his legs.

A second officer arrived on scene during the struggle. Holett managed to open his apartment door, he ran inside and officers pursued. The report indicates police used a Taser to subdue Holett as he allegedly attempted to discard the weapon between the wall of the apartment and a refrigerator.

Holett called out to a woman who was apparently in the apartment at the time of the arrest. Holett yelled for her to lock the apartment door and not let anyone inside.

Officers began walking Holett from the apartment after he was cuffed when he once again began to resist, falling to the ground. The subject then attempted to kick officers while on his back. One officer maced Holett, causing the subject to repeat “I can’t breathe.” Law enforcement had Colfax ambulance dispatched to the scene, and Holett was transported to Skiff Medical Center in Newton before he was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

During the arrest, Holett dropped a marijuana smoking pipe and gun magazine on the ground, according to the police report. Officers reported the hammer of the gun was cocked back, did not contain a magazine and did not have a bullet in the chamber when re-

Jason W. Brooks/Daily News This cluster of old wiring is one of many examples of the aging nature of Newton’s Berg school complex.

ceiling and roof,” Callaghan said.

“And that’s for everything — duct work, electrical, plumbing, gas, Internet, phone — all of it.”

The biggest issue with the antiquated heating and cooling, ventilation and cooling system, however, isn’t the fact there is almost no room to run duct work overhead. It’s the sheer length of the current system, and how the ancient boiler and heater must reach an entire half of the complex.

“It’s like if you were drying your hair with a blow dryer,” Suttek said. “It feels real hot right next to the metal, but much cooler a foot or two away. Stand in this classroom, a few feet from the heat source, and it’s too warm — we need fans to cool the room. Stand in this one, at the end of the line, and feel the tiny amount of air coming out, and notice we need another heater in the room.”

The same problem exists with the air conditioning. However,

Suttek said the district insisted on installing a unit that could be moved into a new building, so it isn’t “married” to a structure that could be demolished in a few years.

Tiny vents in the floor and hallway radiators are signs of ventilation system designed when the U.S. was still figuring out how to put a man on the moon. The biggest problem with Berg might be yet to come — and it might lie beneath those vents.

“The metals used then are not the most corrosion-resistant,” Suttek said. “Some of the ducts under the building might be at least partially collapsed; we don’t know. If those ducts collapse completely, the only way to get at them is to dig up the foundation — you can imagine how big a project that could become.”

covered. Holett claimed several times during the incident he did not have a gun.

The incident was made public during the Jan. 12 Colfax City Council meeting when Summy briefed council member on monthly police activity.

The police chief said the incident serves as a reminder that although Colfax is generally a quiet community, even small towns are not immune to violent acts.

“With the times that we live in, it’s not really a good time to be a police officer and sometimes it’s a bit scary out there,” Summy told the council. “It ended up working out. We talk about things we can do around here to take care of our own, but just to let you know there are some pretty violent things

happening.”

Holett was is facing additional charges of third-degree theft and possession of stolen property, both aggravated misdemeanors. According to court documents, the weapon Holett is carrying in the dashcam video is a Phoenix Arms .22 cal automatic pistol, reported stolen by the Knoxville Police Department in October.

Holett is facing drug charges from the Colfax Police Department stemming from a June 24 incident. He posted a $5,000 bond later Dec. 13. The defendant is scheduled to appear in Jasper County District Court for a pretrial conference in that case March 23.

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AP Photo President Barack Obama arrives to deliver his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill on Tuesday in Washington. Applauding are Vice President Joe Biden and House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio.

Obama puts focus on middle class The Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says it’s time to turn the page after years of economic hardship at home and wars overseas. But Republicans in charge of Congress say the voters already took care of that last November — and they’re the proof.

“Much of what he did tonight ... new taxes, new spending is sort of the same old thing that we’ve heard over the last six years,” said newly installed Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, not long after the president wrapped up a State of the Union speech studded with veto threats and challenges to newly empowered congressional Republicans.

“What I had hoped was the president was going to focus on areas of possible agreement. There are a few: trade, tax reform, infrastructure,” added McConnell, who was on the receiving end of a presidential barb about climate change.

House Speaker John Boehner, McConnell’s partner atop the leadership of the new, Republican-controlled Congress, agreed. “Finding common ground is what the American people sent us here to do, but you wouldn’t know it from the president’s speech tonight,” he said.

The two Republican leaders spoke after Obama declared the “shadow of crisis has passed,” with the economy growing and joblessness falling. He unfurled an agenda on taxes, spending, social programs, energy and foreign policy notably at odds with Republican priorities, although he ended with a plea for the two parties to “debate without demonizing one another” and find compromise where possible.

The speech was the sixth State of the Union address of Obama’s presidency, and the first with Republicans holding majorities in both houses of Congress.

That produced a split-screen sort of response in which Democrats seat-

Quotes, reaction to State of the Union speech “I have no more campaigns to run. My only agenda for the next two years is the same as the one I’ve had since the day I swore an oath on the steps of this Capitol — to do what I believe is best for America.

If you share the broad vision I outlined tonight, join me in the work at hand. If you disagree with parts of it, I hope you’ll at least work with me where you do agree. And I commit to every Republican here tonight that I will not only seek out your ideas, I will seek to work with you to make this country stronger.” — President Barack Obama ——— “Finding common ground is what the American people sent us here to do, but you wouldn’t know it from the president’s speech tonight. While veto threats and unserious proposals may make for good political theater, they will not distract this new American Congress from our focus on the people’s priorities.” — House Speaker John Boehner, ROhio.

——— “Americans have been hurting, but when we demanded solutions, too often Washington responded with the same stale mindset that led to failed policies like Obamacare. It’s a mindset that gave us political talking points, not serious solutions.” — Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, delivering the official GOP response to Obama’s speech.

——— “#SOTU pointed way to an economy that works for all. Now we need to step up & deliver for the middle class.” — Hillary Rodham Clinton, possible 2016 presidential candidate, on Twitter.

——— “It’s unfortunate President Obama wants to use the tax code to divide us — instead of proposing reforms to create economic opportunity for every American. We can do better.” — former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, on Facebook.

——— “Obama claims his budget is practical, not partisan — what about it being balanced?” — Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., on Twitter.

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ed on one side of the House chamber repeatedly rose to their feet and applauded the president, while Republicans who intend to vote down his proposals sat silently. And when Obama promised to send Congress a budget “filled with ideas that are practical, not partisan,” a disbelieving snicker swept through the rows of Republicans.

Boehner wasn’t the only Republican who said Obama had not taken the results of last fall’s election to heart.

“We’re not going to raise taxes. He knows we’re not going to raise taxes.

So I’m kind of surprised he paid lip service to that,” said Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan, the chairman of the taxwriting House Ways and Means Committee.

The centerpiece of Obama’s economic proposals was an increase in the capital gains rate on couples making more than $500,000 annually, to 28 percent, coupled with higher taxes on some estates and a fee on the roughly 100 U.S. financial

firms with assets of more than $50 billion.

Much of the $320 billion that would be raised would be ticketed for the middle class, in the form of a $500 tax credit for some families with two working spouses, expansion of the child care tax credit and a $60 billion program to make community college free.

For that, Obama drew condemnation from the most junior Senate Republicans, and from the most senior.

“Calling for expanding the death tax and raising the rates on capital gains, like the president did tonight, makes clear this White House is more about redistribution and populist class warfare than about actual bipartisan tax reform,” said Sen. Orrin Hatch, the Utah Republican who chairs the Senate Finance Committee and will have a key role in negotiations on any tax overhaul legislation in the next two years.

Sen. Ernst promises GOP focus on Americans’ concerns The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The new Republican Congress understands Americans’ suffering from the economy, health care system and Washington gridlock and will steer the country away from President Barack Obama’s failed policies, a newly minted GOP senator is promising.

Making calls for bipartisanship with a flexing of GOP muscle, freshman Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, called on Obama Tuesday night to cooperate with Republicans to simplify the tax code by lowering rates and eliminating unspecified loopholes. In the party’s official response to Obama’s State of the Union message, Ernst also called for an easing of trade barriers with Europe and Asia. And she listed a parade of looming clashes with the president, including GOP efforts to force construction of the Keystone XL oil pipeline, balance the budget without raising taxes and restrict abortions.

“Americans have been hurting, but when we demanded solutions, too often Washington responded with the same stale mindset that led to failed policies like Obamacare,” Ernst said, referring to the Obama health care overhaul that Republicans loathe. “It’s a mindset that gave us political talking points, not serious solutions.”

Ernst’s speech marked her party’s first State of the Union response under Obama in which the GOP

AP Photo Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa rehearses her remarks for the Republican response to President Obama’s State of the Union address, Tuesday on Capitol Hill in Washington.

has held House and Senate majorities. It came as Republicans hope to expand their appeal among women and minorities ahead of the 2016 presidential and congressional elections.

The speech made no mention of immigration, an issue dividing Congress as Republicans work to overturn Obama’s executive actions extending deportation protections to millions. But in a Spanishlanguage version, new Rep. Carlos Curbelo of Florida pledged that the GOP will work toward a permanent overhaul of the immigration system, and he also promised work on education reforms, another issue omitted from the English-language version.

Ernst, 44, sprinkled her policy

prescriptions with a personal touch, recounting her youth on her family’s farm in Red Oak. She described plowing fields, working mornings at a Hardees restaurant and wearing plastic bread bags over her only pair of good shoes on rainy school days.

Ernst, a fresh face on the national political scene, has been in the Senate for all of two weeks. Her November election victory helped give Republicans control of the Senate for the first time in eight years.

The conservative Ernst rocketed to prominence in Republican circles last year, when the littleknown state senator and Iraq war veteran won the GOP primary and captured a Senate seat that retiring Democrat Tom Harkin had held for three decades.

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AP Photo In this Jan. 19 photo, a Cuban and U.S. flag wave from the balcony of the Hotel Saratoga in Havana. The highest-level U.S. delegation to Cuba in decades kicked off two days of negotiations Wednesday after grand promises by President Barack Obama about change on the island and a somber warning from Cuba to abandon hopes of reforming the communist government.

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by Obama, Cuban caution The Associated Press HAVANA — The highestlevel U.S. delegation to Cuba in decades begins two days of negotiations with grand promises by President Barack Obama about change on the island and a somber warning from Cuba to abandon hopes of reforming the communist government.

U.S. moves to restore diplomatic relations with Cuba and loosen the five-decade trade embargo have “the potential to end a legacy of mistrust in our hemisphere” and have “added up to new hope for the future in Cuba,” Obama said in his State of the Union address Tuesday night.

A senior Cuban official cautioned, however, that restoring diplomatic ties with the U.S. wouldn’t immediately lead to a full relationship between the Cold War foes after a half-century of enmity.

The message appeared designed to lower expectations before the arrival Wednesday of the U.S. delegation and just before Obama spoke to a Capitol crowd that included Alan Gross, whose release from Cuba in a prisoner exchange last month cleared the way for a new relationship.

Last month’s announcement

of detente has spawned high optimism on both sides of the Florida Straits, but the highranking Cuban diplomat said: “Cuba isn’t normalizing relations with the United States. Cuba is re-establishing diplomatic relations with the U.S. The process of normalization is much longer and deeper.” Reporters were briefed on condition that the official not be quoted by name.

Republican leaders in the House and Senate are opposed to rapidly rebuilding relations as long as President Raul Castro remains firmly in control of Cuba.

Other obstacles include billions of dollars in economic claims against Cuba’s government, American fugitives living freely in Cuba and the opposition of many CubanAmericans.

Still, the biggest potential challenge is Castro’s government itself, which needs cash for its stagnant economy but fears Obama’s new policy merely repackages the longstanding U.S. goal to push him from power.

The U.S. has taken “steps in the right direction but there’s still far to go,” the Cuban official noted.

He expressed optimism about the long-term prospects for U.S.-Cuban relations as long as Washington does not try to change Cuba’s

single-party government and centrally planned economy — tenets of Cuba’s system the U.S. has long opposed.

Re-establishing relations “must be based in principals of international law,” the official said.

“What do these principles mean for Cuba? Reciprocal respect for each country’s political and economic systems, avoiding any form of interference.”

American officials have repeatedly said they hope their new path of engagement will empower Cubans and soften the government’s control over the country.

Leading the U.S. delegation to Havana is Roberta Jacobson, the most senior American official to visit Cuba in 35 years. The rosters on both sides include officials well-known to one another from years of cautious efforts to improve cooperation.

Wednesday’s conversations are expected to start with a continuation of efforts by the two sides in recent years to promote what the State Department calls “safe, legal and orderly migration,” covering everything from the security of charter flights that travel regularly between Miami and Havana to rooting out fraudulent passports and partnering on potential search-and-rescue missions.

NEW YORK — Empty seats were hard to come by at Clint Eastwood’s “American Sniper” over the holiday weekend, where the R-rated Iraq War drama - all words seldom attached to “blockbuster” — rolled to the kind of runaway success that makes Hollywood sit up and take notice.

The film, which blew away box-office expectations with a superhero-sized $107 million over the four-day weekend, was in many ways an old-fashioned kind of Hollywood hit: It was built on star-power (Bradley Cooper and Eastwood), Oscar buzz (six nominations including best picture) and a largely adult audience (63 percent over 25 years old).

The success has made the latest film from the 84-year-old director — his second in half a year — a flashpoint in Hollywood, Washington D.C. and everywhere in between, sweeping “American Sniper” into the culture wars Eastwood has sometimes engaged.

Certainly, the huge wide-release opening wouldn’t have been possible without the strong support of a seldom-catered-to demographic: conservatives. Dan Fellman, head of domestic distribution for Warner Bros., called conservatives’ embrace of the film “huge,” noting it’s an audience difficult to court.

“The audience watched this movie not as a war movie but as a movie about patriotism, a movie about a hero, a movie about family, a movie about serving our country,” Fellman said. “And it struck a chord right across the board.”

4 in Paris first to face terror attacks charges The Associated Press PARIS — French anti-terror prosecutors sought Tuesday to charge four men in connection with the attacks inParis that left 20 people dead, which would be the first suspects charged in the country’s bloodiest terrorist attacks in decades.

The four men awaited an anti-terror judge’s decision early Wednesday on whether to open preliminary investigations against them.

The possible charges were expected just hours before the French government was to unveil new measures aimed at helping head off future attacks, giving police more power to tap phones, monitor Web sites and force Internet companies to block messages of hate posted online.

Prime minister Manuel Valls will present new security measures Wednesday that will include efforts to increase intelligence-gathering against jihadis and other radicals, block their activities on the Internet, and prevent them from collaborating inside prisons or traveling abroad to fight, President Francois Hollande said.

France is on high security alert after the country’s worst terrorist attacks in decades. The court case and the arrests came as Valls urged his nation to do some soul-searching about the country’s deep ethnic divisions.

Police: Doctor shot inside Boston hospital, gunman killed himself The Associated Press BOSTON — A man shot a doctor inside a leading Boston hospital Tuesday, critically wounding the physician before killing himself.

Authorities said Stephen Pasceri, 55, entered Brigham and Women’s Hospital sometime before 11 a.m. and specifically requested the doctor, who police declined to name because he is a victim.

Pasceri, of Millbury, shot the doctor twice just outside an examination room on the second floor of the Carl J. and Ruth Shapiro Cardiovascular Center; he then turned the gun on himself, police said.

Boston Police Commissioner William Evans said officers conducting a room-byroom search found the gunman dead in an exam room with the weapon. The doctor, meanwhile, suffered life-threatening

injuries.

The hospital, affiliated with Harvard Medical School, said the doctor was in surgery as of Tuesday evening. It declined to release his name, at the request of his family.

Police said Pasceri wasn’t a patient of the doctor’s and they didn’t specify a motive for the shootings.

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thing in the past that upset this guy, that made him go in and look for this particular doctor,” Evans said earlier in the day.

Police and hospital officials commended the fast response by police and hospital staff, who they said had been trained to respond to an “active shooter” situation.

Evans said police were on the scene within seconds after getting the first calls of shots fired and had the area secured

within 15 minutes.

Betsy Nabel, the hospital’s president, said Brigham and Women’s will evaluate its safety protocols. She said there have been no discussions about installing metal detectors, which none of the city’s hospitals have.

Tuesday’s shooting prompted a temporary lockdown at the Shapiro center. Hospital staff were asked to remain in place and the building did not accept new patients.

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Newton High’s Cardinal girls made a game of it, even though the final score doesn’t indicate that fact. The Cardinals dropped a 65-50 decision at home against Boone Tuesday.

The game was much closer.

Two second-half mini-runs by the much taller Boone team kept the Cardinals at arms length.

Throughout the first half, Newton was able to keep Boone’s 6-foot-2 inch senior post player Mariah McPartland under wraps.

McPartland only had two first-half points and was in a bit of foul trouble.

She had two fouls by the 7:11 mark of the second quarter.

McPartland established herself inside in the second half.

She scored eight of her team’s first 12 points in the third quarter.

The Toreadors had held off the Cardinals late in the second period. Boone took a 27-25 lead into the break when a Newton 3-point field

goal attempt came up short.

McPartland scored on a putback to open the third quarter.

Sydney Jenkins kept pace for the Cardinals with a basket.

Boone used an 8-0 run to push its lead to 10 points by the midway point of the third quarter. At the 2:45 mark, Hannah Rhoads connected for Newton.

Newton made a defensive stop and Jenkins took the ball on the run. She found Rhoads with a pass and Rhoads scored to make it 41-35.

Carrie Overland drained one of her four 3-pointers for Boone to counter the Newton rally. Boone held a 46-37 advantage going into the final quarter.

Jenkins, who netted four threes on the night, drained one to open the fourth period. McPartland stepped out and answered with a trey.

Trailing 51-40, the Cardinals got a five-point spurt from Jenkins. Jenkins added another basket to make it 53-47 with 3:27 remaining to play.

Boone reeled off seven unanswered

points to stem the Cardinal tide.

“We take a lot of pride on our defense and we didn’t match up very well with this team. They have two 6-foot-2 inch girls and a 6-foot girl to play inside,” said Brandon Sharp, Newton head coach.

“I give our post players credit. They battled like crazy and I’m proud of the effort our girls gave inside.”

Sharp said get stops on defense are a main focus for the Cardinals. He said Newton did a good job of getting stops in the first half but struggled with just four stops in the second half.

When Overland hit a 3-pointer to put Boone up 8-4 with 3:35 left in the first quarter, Rhoads answered with a three for Newton. Serena Sandvig scored inside for Boone.

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Iowa State holds off K-State AMES (AP) — Kansas State showed its surprising start in the Big 12 wasn’t a fluke.

Iowa State proved it could win the kind of games that teams with title aspirations need to win.

Monte Morris hit a floater with 37 seconds left and No. 9 Iowa State held off the Wildcats 77-71 on Tuesday night, moving into a tie for first place in the Big 12.

Jameel McKay tied a career high with 15 points off the bench for the Cyclones (14-3, 4-1), who joined No. 11 Kansas atop the league.

Iowa State beat Kansas in Ames 86-81 on Saturday.

This one was just as tough for the Cyclones.

But they held K-State scoreless from the 4:04 mark of the second half until a meaningless basket just before the buzzer.

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Iowa falls to Wisconsin Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Alex Hutchinson (22) for Newton challenges Boone’s Serena Sandvig for the basketball under the Newton basket in the second half of Tuesday’s game at Newton. Boone pulled away for a 65-50 win.

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ball around, passing up a good shot for very great shots,” Wilkins said. “This was a very big step forBONDURANT — Step- ward as we move into the second ping up with great help defense half of the conference season.” against host Bondurant-Farrar’s Newton opened the game guards, Newton High’s Cardi- with a 25-12 scoring edge in nals stopped the BlueJays cold the first quarter. The Cardinals Tuesday night. extended their lead to 42-25 by In a non-conference road halftime. game, the Cardinals posted a The Cardinals withstood a 73-56 win. It snapped a three- rally by the BlueJays in the third game losing skid by Newton. quarter. Bondurant-Farrar out“This was a great team win scored Newton 17-11 to close from start to finish,” said Nick the gap to 53-42.

Wilkins, Newton boys’ head Newton closed the door in coach. “We played as a team the fourth quarter. The Cardiat both ends of the court. Our nals rolled on a 20-14 run for guys were helping on their the final margin.

(Bondurant-Farrar) very talSophomore Connor Gholented guards, to try and stop son had the hot hand from dribble penetration.” long-distance, dialing up five While defensively, the Car- 3-pointers. Gholson finished dinals shut down the BlueJays with a team-high 19 points. the Newton offense was on fire.

Jordan Travis worked inside The Cardinals drained 12 for 14 points. Tyler Wood net3-pointers in the game. They ted four threes for 12 points. also netted 18 2-point field Devin Shores and Jake Bengoals. Newton was 1-of-6 from nett each scored eight points. the free-throw line.

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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Frank Kaminsky had 13 points and 11 rebounds, and No. 6 Wisconsin relied on tough defense to rout No. 25 Iowa 82-50 on Tuesday night.

Sam Dekker added 17 points and eight boards for the Badgers (17-2, 5-1 Big Ten), who won their second straight since losing starting point guard Traevon Jackson to a foot injury.

Jackson’s replacement, Bronson Koenig, shot 3 of 6 from 3-point range and finished with 13 points.

Iowa (13-6, 4-2) trailed by 18 at halftime in its first road loss of the season. Jarrod Uthoff, a Wisconsin transfer, led the Hawkeyes with 12 points.

Iowa’s front line, which had been averaging about 35 points a game, couldn’t keep up.

Forward Aaron White had seven points, while center Adam Woodbury scored just one. The Hawkeyes were held to 28 percent shooting (7 of 25) in the first half.

Iowa is at Purdue Saturday.

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Newton seventh-grader Destin Schroder has Norwalk’s Conner Vroegh just about pinned in their first match of Newton’s middle school wrestling meet Tuesday. Schroder did win by a fall over Vroegh. Other teams wrestling at Berg Middle School Tuesday were Bondurant-Farrar, Prairie City-Monroe and Knoxville.

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

Lynnville-Sully at North Mahaska quadrangular, 6 p.m.

Colfax-Mingo at Pella quadrangular, 5 p.m.

Boys’ Swimming Boone, Grinnell at Newton, 5:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Basketball Newton girls at Ballard, 9th 3 p.m., JV 4:30 p.m., varsity 6 p.m.

Wrestling CMB, Colfax-Mingo, PCM at Heart of Iowa Conference tournament, Gilbert, 10 a.m.

Illinois State tops Drake by eight DES MOINES (AP) — Daishon Knight scored 20 points, his third straight game of 20 or more, and Reggie Lynch added 13 with nine rebounds as Illinois State defeated Drake 64-56 on Tuesday night.

The Redbirds (127, 4-3 Missouri Valley Conference) battled through a tight first half to lead 29-27 at the break — grabbing the lead for good on a Bobby Hunter 3-pointer with 2:31 left in the half. Knight added a three-point play 48 seconds before the half.

Drake’s Gary Ricks Jr. and C.J. Rivers hit 3-pointers to cut the gap to 36-35 early in the second half, but Illinois State never trailed after halftime and soon had the lead up to seven points.

Cyclones Continued from Page 1B for Kansas State (118, 4-2), whose winning streak was snapped at four games.

K-State jump ahead 54-49, as the Wildcats hit 6 of their first 10 shots to open the second half.

Iowa State finally retook the lead, 71-69, with 2:48 left on a pair of Naz Long free throws following a crucial block

by Abdel Nader.

McKay then grabbed a loose ball and wisely called timeout with 1:09 left and the Cyclones still up by two.

Georges Niang had 14 points and Morris and Nader each had 11 for Iowa State.

Kansas State was 15 of 16 from the free throw line, and Marcus Foster scored 16 points.

But the Wildcats allowed their most points since Purdue scored 79 on them on Nov. 24.

Iowa State visits Texas Tech on Saturday.

Troy Hyde/Daily News Collins-Maxwell/Baxter senior Beau Iske had his hand raised twice Tuesday during the Raiders’ triangular with Colfax-Mingo and H-L-V. Iske, on Senior Night, scored a win by forfeit and also pinned H-L-V’s Kyle Klesner in the first period.

Raiders send out seniors with pair of wins

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News MAXWELL — CollinsMaxwell/Baxter wrestling coach Mike Leslie was desperately seeking something positive after a few rough weeks on the mats.

The Raiders’ first-year coach was hoping to send his two seniors out with a pair of team wins and his squad came through Tuesday night.

On a night where forfeits dominated the action, CMB defeated Colfax-Mingo, 4515, in the opener and then took down HLV in the finale, 42-28. In between, HLV defeated the Tigerhawks, their future South Iowa Cedar League foe, 40-30.

For Leslie, he is just glad the Raiders will go into this weekend’s Heart of Iowa Athletic Conference Invitational with some momentum.

“We wanted to get the spirits up and get a couple of wins,” Leslie said. “We wanted to send out our seniors with a win. I know next week will be a tough week just based on past experiences so it was nice to get a little confidence booster going into the conference tournament this weekend.”

Jake Hennick and Beau Iske both had their hands raised twice on Senior Night. Hennick pinned Colfax-Mingo’s Adam Teed in the opener, and Iske pinned H-L-V’s Kyler Klesner in the finale. Each wrestler also were handed forfeits.

The HOIAC matchup between the Raiders and Tigerhawks kicked off the night.

Six of the 14 weights involved a forfeit. There were two double forfeits and Colfax-Mingo gave up 24 points in forfeits to Logan Mitchell (195), Charles Robertson (220), Iske (132) and Cody

Troy Hyde/Daily News Colfax-Mingo’s Richard Blom went 2-0 with two pins, including this one against Collins-Maxwell/Baxter’s Lincoln Brown, during the Tigerhawks’ triangular in Maxwell. Colfax-Mingo suffered two losses on the night, losing 45-15 to CMB and 40-30 to H-L-V.

Galbraith (170).

The Raiders went 4-2 in the other six matches. Blake Coughenour (182), Archer McFadden (285) and Hennick (126) all won by fall, while Evan Bianchi (152) claimed a 7-3 decision over Jake Dunsbergen.

The three wins for Colfax-Mingo were claimed by Richard Blom (138), Colton Lourens (145) and Ty Carlson (113).

Blom went 2-0 on the night with a pair of pins.

“He stayed in good technical position. He tried to force a little in that first match but eventually settled in and got the takedown and took the kid to his back,” Colfax-Mingo coach Bryan Poulter said of Blom. “He went out and did the things he needed to do and showed the others what to do. He set the pace tonight and that’s what we need from a senior.”

Lourens’ win at 145 came after he trailed Ethan Cozad, 2-0, at the start of the third.

The Tigerhawk freshman scored a tying takedown in the final minute and continued the move for back points and won 5-2.

“Colton has some mat sense. He has mat time that a lot of our other young kids don’t have,” Poulter said. “He stayed in the match and kept himself in position to win and eventually did win it.”

The Tigerhawks and Warriors faced off in the second dual but there were only three contested matches.

The first eight matches ended in forfeits, but the Tigerhawks led 24-12. Blom made it 30-12 with his second pin of the night, but H-L-V scored five wins in a row to take the dual by 10.

The Tigerhawks led 30-22 after 11 matches but forfeited the final three weights at 160,

170 and 182.

Carlson was one of the Tigerhawks to get his hand raised twice. He finished with a pin and a win by forfeit.

“He set the pace in the match right away with a takedown,” Poulter said. “He looked fundamentally correct and was real tough on the mat.

He only had one match but had a nice win for us.”

The Raiders jumped out to an early 24-0 lead against the Warriors in the finale dual of the night. Tate Ewing and Hennick won by forfeit and the lead grew to 24 points following a pair of pins by Iske and Lincoln Brown.

H-L-V rallied to take a 2824 lead after four pins and a forfeit win.

But the Warriors forfeited the last three weights to Mitchell, Robertson and McFadden and CMB claimed the 42-28 win.

CMB was 2-4 against H-LV in the six contested matches.

H-L-V was added to the schedule last week, but Leslie pointed out that the Warriors will be in the BGM sectional that also features the Raiders and Tigerhawks.

“All in all, it was nice to get some positives,” Leslie said.

“It’s hard to gauge for sectionals because of the open weights and because we wrestled some guys in different weights.

“We learned some things that we already knew. We are making the same mistakes and we still need to correct those.”

Colfax-Mingo heads to Pella on Thursday to wrestle the Dutch, Dallas Center-Grimes and Nevada. Both the Tigerhawks and Raiders compete in the HOIAC Invitational at 10 a.m. Saturday.

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Mustangs claim HOIAC win over South Hamilton

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News JEWELL — The Prairie City-Monroe wrestling team made easy work of Heart of Iowa Athletic Conference rival South Hamilton on Tuesday night.

The Mustangs won nine of the first 10 bouts and cruised to a 49-24 win after starting the match with 36 straight points. PCM also lost to Woodward-Granger, 44-33, in non-conference action.

Jaret Maggard, Leevi Telfer, Ron Marshall, Xavier Miller and Tristan Clark all went 2-0 on the night. Maggard won both of his matches by fall, but Telfer, Marshall, Clark and

Maggard

Telfer

Miller each also recorded a win by fall.

Clark is now 34-2 on the year and Miller improved to 29-2. Marshall is now 23-4 and Maggard sits at 24-13.

Against South Hamilton, Marshall (170) and Maggard (182) opened the dual with pins and then the Hawks for-

feited the next four weights to put the Mustangs up 36-0.

After the hosts got on the board with a fall, the Mustangs got another six points because of a forfeit and then Miller, who is ranked 10th in 2A at 120 pounds, scored an 11-0 major decision over Charlie Reiter.

Clark, ranked fifth in 2A at 126, scored a 6-1 decision over Brian Greenfield.

South Hamilton won the last three contested matches to close the gap, but the Mustangs still won by 25.

PCM”s dual with Woodward-Granger was a backand-forth affair.

Maggard and Telfer each scored a pin in two of the first

three matches, but WoodwardGranger led 21-12 through six bouts.

PCM then rolled off three straight wins — pins by Miller and Clark and a forfeit win by Lane Raske — to go up 30-21, but W-G claimed the team win after running off four straight bonus-point victories.

The final points for the Mustangs came at 170 where Marshall edged Tanner Vermaas, 1-0.

PCM wrestles in the HOIAC Invitational on Saturday.

Action from Gilbert begins at 10 a.m.

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Two area hoopsters reach scoring milestone

PCM boys avenge earlier loss to R-S

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News

Troy Hyde/Daily News Prairie City-Monroe senior Courtney VanHouweling, left, surpassed the 1,000-point mark Tuesday during a win over Greene County.

VanHouweling scored a team-high 16 points in the win and now has 1,001 points in her career.

Troy Hyde/Daily News Collins-Maxwell/Baxter senior Bryce Kemp, right, scored a team-high 26 points and reached 1,000 points for his career Tuesday against Greene County, but the Rams stole the victory in double overtime.

Kemp has scored 1,016 points in his high school career.

PCM’s VanHouweling scores 1,000th point in win over Norsemen

Kemp goes over 1,000, CMB loses in double overtime

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News MONROE — Prairie City-Monroe girls’ basketball coach Bret Grier hasn’t had to worry too much about the point guard position over the last four seasons.

Courtney VanHouweling has been the starting floor general since Grier took over as Freland head coach.

The Mustang senior clinched a scoring milestone Tuesday night.

The Class 3A No. 15 Mustangs claimed a 54-42 win over Roland-Story and VanHouweling’s team-high 16 points pushed her past the 1,000-point barrier for her career.

“It’s a special honor. It means your durable, it means you have been able to put the ball in the basket and it also means you have been playing for a few years,” Grier said.

“It’s a real honor for her because all the hard work has paid off.”

VanHouweling began her four-year career by scoring 253 points as a freshman. She put in 254 a season later before pushing the mark to 330 points as a junior. So far this season, VanHouweling has scored 164 points.

VanHouweling’s milestone moment also helped PCM win its 10th game of the year.

The Mustangs are now 10-4 overall and 10-1 in the Heart of Iowa Athletic Conference.

Class 3A No. 7 Nevada beat North Polk on Tuesday, which means both the Cubs and Mustangs will enter Thursday’s HOIAC showdown at 10-1.

The Mustangs jumped out in front of Roland-Story (6-7, 5-6) 19-5 after the first quarter and then led 34-12 at halftime.

It was the third win in four tries for PCM. Rachel Freland finished with 14 points, five steals, four rebounds, four assists and three blocks. She has 986 career points and could join VanHouweling in the 1,000-point club later this week.

VanHouweling also had five assists in the win, and PCM collected 17 assists on its 21 made field goals.

Kayla Jennings collected 10 points, six rebounds and four assists, and Katie VandeWall and Rachel Gulling both scored six points. VandeWall also grabbed six boards.

Thursday’s girl-boy home doubleheader against Nevada will tip off at 6 p.m. The Mustangs also host Colfax-Mingo in a doubleheader Friday.

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By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News JEFFERSON — CollinsMaxwell/Baxter senior Bryce Kemp doesn’t care about the individual accolades. Especially when those accolades came at the expense of winning as a team.

Tu e s d a y, Kemp scored a team-high 26 points and surpassed Stover 1,000 points for his career but would have likely traded that for a Raider victory.

CMB rallied from a halftime deficit with a big third quarter, but the Raiders could not complete the road victory during a 93-88 double overtime defeat.

Kemp was 9-of-13 from the floor, buried his only 3-point attempt and connected on 7-of-8 free throws, but Trey Tucker turned in another impressive performance that was unmatched by CMB. “It’s a great honor. It feels good,” Kemp said. “If I had a choice, though, I would be OK with scoring two points and letting everyone else score if that meant we still won.”

Tucker scored 33 points and grabbed six boards in the Greene County win.

It was the second straight game that Tucker had scored

at least 29 points.

The Rams led 18-14 after one quarter and then took a comfortable 35-29 advantage into the locker room at halftime.

CMB (5-8, 4-7) woke up in the third quarter, completing the comeback with a 2615 surplus.

The Rams regained the lead in the fourth and the game went into overtime tied at 73-all.

Eventually, Greene County won the second overtime 127, ending the Raiders’ two game win streak.

Greene County has now won two in a row after losing six of its previous seven games.

Brady Stover buried four triples and scored 24 points for CMB. Seth Baalke also reached double figures with 16 points, seven assists and five rebounds.

Hunter Gunderson grabbed 14 rebounds and scored eight points in the loss.

Kemp scored 268 points as a freshman, 280 as a sophomore and 304 last year as a junior. So far this season, Kemp has put in 149 points.

The Raiders (5-8, 4-7) play Friday at home against North Polk.

The Comets and Raiders kick off action from Baxter at 7:30 p.m.

COLFAX — South Hamilton’s boys’ basketball team made a few more shots from outside against Colfax-Mingo on Tuesday and that proved to be the difference.

Making just one 3-pointer and turning it over 24 times, the Tigerhawks failed to stay

with the defending Heart of Iowa Athletic Conference champions at home, losing 5542 despite being down just 2421 at the break.

Jared Myers finished with 11 points and six rebounds, while Jarod Nichols collected 10 points and eight boards, but the Tigerhawks dropped to 0-11 on the season.

Colin Lourens also had 11

rebounds in the loss.

South Hamilton buried six 3-pointers and was 15-of-25 from the line during the win.

Landan Quam had two treys and a game-high 16 points, while Marco Balderos hit two 3-pointers and was 3-for-3 from the line for nine points.

Their other win was a 60-46 victory over Colfax-Mingo in Jewell earlier this season.

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CMB girls suffer fifth straight loss

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News

South Hamilton improved to 2-9 overall and 2-8 in conference play after the road victory.

The Tigerhawks travel to Grand View Christian on Thursday and to PCM on Friday.

JEFFERSON — Collins-Maxwell/Baxter senior Mackenzie Schmitz scored a careerhigh 15 points, but it wasn’t enough to end the Raiders’ losing streak.

CMB closed the gap from its first meeting against Greene County, but the Rams extended the Raiders’ losing skid to five games Tuesday following a 65-52 win.

Brianda Bane had 12 points and seven rebounds, and Lexi Breon scored 12 and had six assists. Schmitz also finished with four assists, while Bridget Hurley scored nine points, grabbed seven boards and dished out three assists.

Greene County (6-7, 6-5) got 20 points from Kayla Mobley, 17 from Stacy Mears and 12 from Hannah Onken.

The win by the Rams completes the season sweep. Greene County also beat CMB 70-38 in Baxter earlier this year.

CMB (2-13, 2-10) hopes to end its fivegame losing streak Friday when it hosts North Polk at 6 p.m.

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Colfax-Mingo offense struggles in loss to South Hamilton

By Troy Hyde Newton Daily News

MONROE — The Prairie City-Monroe boys’ basketball team avenged a ninep o i n t loss from earlier this season following a 52-44 h o m e Gilman w i n over the Norsemen on Tuesday.

Logan Gilman put in 18 points and Trey Lindsay also scored 10 as the Mustangs won their eighth straight conference game.

Luke Greiner also scored nine, Ricky Reeve collected eight and Chase Keuning finished with four as the Mustangs won their 10th game of the year.

PCM is now 9-1 in the HOIAC. The Mustangs are currently a half-game behind Gilbert, which is 10-1. Gilbert’s lone conference loss came against PCM. Roland-Story entered last week as a ranked team in Class 2A but has since lost three in a row.

The Norsemen (8-4, 6-4) got 10 points from Tyler Hovick, seven from John Barclay and six from Colin Greene.

Thursday’s girl-boy home doubleheader against Nevada will tip off at 6 p.m. The Mustangs also host ColfaxMingo on Friday.

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Lynnville-Sully squads push Cardinal wrestling drops double dual at Grinnell past North Mahaska teams

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News SULLY — Strong second halves propelled Lynnville-Sully’s girls and boys to South Iowa Cedar League basketball victories Tuesday.

The Hawks gave their fans at home after several road trips the past week.

Ly n n v i l l e - S u l l y ’s girls, who are sixthranked in Class 1A, rolled up their 15th win of the season. They shook off a pesky North Mahaska club, 51-37, to stay undefeated after leading by just on at halftime.

The Hawk boys were up 19-13 at the break against the Warhawks.

Lynnville-Sully outscored North Mahaska 37-22 in the second half to claim a 56-35 victory.

“The first half was a struggle offensively for both teams,” said Nick Harthoorn, LynnvilleSully boys’ head coach.

“We were able to find a rhythm offensively in the third quarter.

We were able to create quite a few turnovers with some defensive scramble.”

Kyle Van Dyke paced the Lynnville-Sully boys with 16 points and nine rebounds. Sage Ehresman tossed in 12 points, made four steals and handed out three assists. Jesse Van Wyk was credited with seven of the team’s 20 steals.

Caleb James finished

with eight points for the Hawks followed by Tyler Van Zante with seven points and Van Wyk with six. Canyon Kuhlmann had four points and Ben Trettin scored two. Baker Zegers had one point, but pulled down seven rebounds.

The Hawk boys shot 42 percent, 24-of-57, from the field including hitting five 3-pointers.

They were 3-of-4 at the free-throw line.

North Mahaska got 12 points from Brant Fleener. Adam Pothoven and Trent Wanders each scored 10 points. The Warhawks were 14-of-37, 38 percent, from the field and hit 4-of-14 free throw attempts.

Ly n n v i l l e - S u l l y ’s girls had a balanced offensive attack to get them past the Warhawk girls. They had three players score in double figures, but the Hawks shot just 30 percent, 15-of-50., from the field.

The Hawk girls had a 12-11 lead after one quarter and maintained it as each team scored eight points in the second quarter. LynnvilleSully expanded its 2019 halftime lead with an 11-8 scoring run in the third period then finished the game by outscoring the Warhawks 20-10 in the final eight minutes.

“We struggled again early to get anything going on offense,” said

Jerry Hulsing, Lynnville-Sully girls’ head coach. “Our defense was not as sharp as it needs to be, but in the second half we did a better job. We got out and ran some and started to communicate better on defense.”

Ly n n v i l l e - S u l l y ’s girls continue to hit more free throws than their opponent attempts in a game. The Hawks cashed in on 17-of-30 attempts while the Warhawks were 6-of-11 at the line.

They also held a 48-30 rebounding edge.

Lysandra James topped the scoring list for the Hawk girls with 14 points, plus had nine rebounds. Brenna Lanser had a doubledouble with 10 points and 13 rebounds. She was credited with four assists.

Kasiah Ehresman scored 10 points and had three assists.

Marisa Vos tossed in nine points and grabbed eight rebounds. Madison Rasmusson had five points and eight rebounds. Jelissa Rozendaal added three points.

North Mahaska was led by Julia Groenenboom with 25 points and 13 rebounds.

The Lynnville-Sully teams travel to Brooklyn Friday to face the BGM squads in SICL play.

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By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News

Lee pinned Andrew Peters in 1:07 at 195 pounds.

Going 0-2 Tuesday for Newton were Jonathon Lawton at 120, Parker Schuster at 132, Josh Miravalles at 138, Bryce Tish at 145, Brady Smith at 152, Harley Walker at 170 and Caden Manning at 285.

Newton has a double dual against host Des Moines Roosevelt and Indianola T h u r s d a y.

The Cardinals are idle over the weekend then host Dallas Center-Grimes and Knoxville Jan. 29.

GRINNELL — Newton High’s wrestling team won eight matches in two duals Tuesday hosted by Grinnell.

The Cardinals lost to Grinnell, 55-22, in a Little Hawkeye Conference matchup.

S o u t h T a m a d o w n e d Newton 5824 in a nonconference dual.

Hunter Ve r s t e e g h and Duncan Lee were 2-0 on the night for the Cardinals. Four Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Grinnell 55, other New- Newton’s Harley Walker, right, goes for a single-leg Newton 22 ton wresters takedown against an opponent in a home match ear220: Caleb Kite (N) lier this season.

Newton lost a double dual at Grinnell were 1-1. over Brett Clayton They were Tuesday.

(G) (Fall 1:45) 285: Caleb Kite Tanner Hoffstetat 220 pounds, Tristin Langmaid at ter (G) over Caden Manning (N) (Fall 0:32) 106: Alexander 160, Aren Sorensen at 106 and Jacob Farmer (G) over Aren Sorensen (N) (Fall 0:58) 113: Hunter Versteegh (N) over Gabe Osborne (G) (Fall 2:36) 120: KaiSmith at 182. den Gosselink (G) over Jonathon Lawton (N) (Fall 1:46) Versteegh pinned Gabe Osborne 126: Kyle Sadler (G) (For.) 132: Dalton Kies (G) over Parker of Grinnell at 113 pounds at the 2:36 Schuster (N) (Fall 1:51) 138: Jevin Wyatt (G) over Josh mark of their match. Lee won the Miravalles (N) (Fall 2:32) 145: Jake Simon (G) over Bryce 195-pound match by pinning Erica Tish (N) (Dec 7-4) 152: Garret Jay (G) over Brady Smith (N) (MD 15-7) 160: Tristin Langmaid (N) over Trenton Miller (G) Stoner in 50 seconds.

(MD 10-1) 170: Seth Poush (G) over Harley Walker (N) (Fall Kite opened the dual with Grinnell 0:59) 182: Julio Sanchez (G) over Jacob Smith (N) (Fall with a win at 220 on a pin of Brett Clay- 1:00) 195: Duncan Lee (N) over Erica Stoner (G) (Fall 0:50) South Tama 58, Newton 24 ton in 1 minute, 45 seconds. Langmaid 106: Aren Sorensen (N) over Rian Simpson (ST) (Fall 0:58) broke a six-match run by Grinnell with 113: Hunter Versteegh (N) over Tanner Probasco (ST) (Fall a 10-1 major decision over Trenton 0:36) 120: Hunter Filloon (ST) over Jonathon Lawton (N) Miller in the 160-pound match.

(Fall 1:30) 126: Jaret Probasco (ST) (For.) 132: Colton Vest Sorensen and Versteegh put the (ST) over Parker Schuster (N) (Fall 3:22) 138: Isaac Judge Cardinals up 12-0 over South Tama. (ST) over Josh Miravalles (N) (Fall 2:45) 145: Brandyn JenSorensen posted his one win of the sen (ST) over Bryce Tish (N) (MD 11-3) 152: Kolbie Clark (ST) over Brady Smith (N) (Fall 0:56) 160: Bailey Chyma night by pinning Rian Simpson in 56 (ST) over Tristin Langmaid (N) (Fall 0:49) 170: Adrian Casseconds at 106. Versteegh, who im- tanon (ST) over Harley Walker (N) (Fall 3:14) 182: Jacob proved to 32-5, took only 36 seconds Smith (N) over Gabe Backen (ST) (Fall 3:33) 195: Duncan Lee (N) over Andrew Peters (ST) (Fall 1:07) 220: Kyle to pin Tanner Probasco at 113.

South Tama won the next eight Kucera (ST) over Caleb Kite (N) (Fall 3:35) 285: Ian Slagle (ST) over Caden Manning (N) (Fall 0:33) matches. Jacob Smith turned Gabe Backen on his back for a fall at the Contact Jocelyn Sheets at 3:33 mark of their 182-pound match 641-792-3121 ext. 6535 to give Newton another six points. or jsheets@newtondailynews.com

Cardinals swim tough against Des Moines Roosevelt

By Jocelyn Sheets Newton Daily News DES MOINES — Winning five events, Newton High’s Cardinals had a good night in the pool. It just wasn’t quite as good as host Des Moines Roosevelt.

Roosevelt defeated visiting Newton 105.5-64.5 in Tuesday’s varsity dual. It won the junior varsity dual, 72-9.

“It was a good night for us. We had a mixed bag on dropped times this time out, but I’m not worried about that,” said Dave Hook, Newton head coach. “They’ve all been working hard and we’ve been hit by illness. Some are just coming back from being sick so not quite back in swimming shape yet.”

Hook said the Cardinals won the events he expected them to win Tuesday. He said he was pleased with the effort by the boys “and we were competive in every event.”

The Cardinals claimed the first race of the night — the

Jocelyn Sheets/Daily News Karl Recknagel of Newton High swims in a breaststroke race at home earlier this season. The Cardinals were at Des Moines Roosevelt Tuesday in a dual swim meet.

200-yard medley relay. Isaak Webb, Jake Lensing, Aaron King and Jeffrey Fitzgerald combined to win in 1 minute, 45.66 seconds. Newton’s other foursome of Clay Trotter, Karl Recknagel, Christian Laube and Jacob Knoll was fifth in 2:00.67.

In the middle of the dual, Newton’s Webb, Lucas Warner, King and Lensing posted a winning time of 1:33.10 in the 200 freestyle relay. Brock Southern, Paul Maharry,

Boys Continued from Page 1B Morgan Maher had five points and Garrett Sturtz had four points. Joseph Banfield tossed in two and Brennen Dodd had one point.

Dylon Storey led the Jays firing in 24 points and Payton Duit added 20 points.

Newton improved to 5-7 overall. The Cardinals (1-5) begin the second round of Little Hawkeye Conference play Friday at Pella Christian.

The Newton junior varsity posted a 65-49 win over Bondurant-Farrar. The Cardinals were up 30-25 at halftime.

Justin Fischer scored 16 points for Newton’s junior varsity. Maher had 15 points and Trey Vanderlaan hit four 3-pointers on his way to 14 points.

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Trotter and Knoll turned in a 1:46.34 for fourth place.

Webb captured first in the 200 individual medley in 2:08.18 with Maharry touching fifth in 2:33.09. Webb won the 100 backstroke in 56.82 seconds and Knoll was fourth in 1:08.77.

Lensing breezed to a winning time of 1:03.17 in the 100 breaststroke. Maharry took fifth in 1:19.15 just ahead of Recknagel in sixth at 1:20.10.

Lensing finished second in the

Girls Continued from Page 1B trey to knot the score at 13-13. With two seconds on the clock, Jacobsen hit a field goal, just inside the three-point arc. Newton led 15-13.

Alex Hutchinson had a conventional three-point play with 6:33 on the clock in the second quarter to break a 15-15 tie. She scored again to push Newton’s lead to 20-15.

Jenkins nailed a 3-pointer at the 2:57 mark to put the Cardinals up 25-22. It was the last time Newton held the lead. A basket by Serena Sandvig and free

200 freestyle race in 1:59.23 and King was fifth in 2:08.53.

Warner placed second in the 50 freestyle in 23.47 seconds. Fitzgerald finished in a tie for fourth in 25.22 seconds and Southern was sixth in 27.72 seconds.

In the 100 butterfly race, King touched second in 59.86 seconds with Laube in fourth at 1:04.64 and Knoll in sixth at 1:15.87. Warner was second in the 100 freestyle in 52.01 seconds followed by Southern

throws from Emma Rouse and Claire Sandvig handed the lead back to Boone by halftime.

“We got stuck in some tough spots tonight when we couldn’t get subs in,” Sharp said. “We’ll make some adjustments. We plan to focus on controlling the things we can control and move forward.”

Jenkins led the Cardinals with 18 points.

Hutchinson finished with 10 points and Jacobsen had nine. Newton went 6-of10 from the free-throw line.

McPartland had a gamehigh 20 points followed by Overland with 14 points for Boone. Serena Sandvig had 12 points.

in fifth at 1:02.49 and Trotter in sixth at 1:03.65.

Fitzgerald recorded a fourth-place finish in the 500 freestyle in 6:07.22. Laube was fifth in 6:20.86. Fitzgerald combined with Trotter, Maharry and Warner to place third in the 400 freestyle relay in 3:51.72. Southern, Chet Adams, Recknagel and Laube combined for fifth place in 4:28.56.

Recknagel and Adams were third and fifth, respectively, in the junior varsity 50 freestyle race in 28.59 seconds and 30.56 seconds. Grant Hamand placed third in the 100 freestyle in 1:23.69 and Adams was fourth in the 100 backstroke in 1:31.34.

Newton is home Thursday against Grinnell and Boone.

It is Senior Night for the Cardinal swimmers. Competition begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Newton YMCA.

Newton is 2-11 overall.

The Cardinals take a 2-4 Little Hawkeye Conference mark into Friday’s game at Pella Christian (76, 2-4) to start the second round of conference play.

Boone won the junior varsity game, 44-38. Boone led 31-30 after three quarters and it was 33-33 early in the fourth quarter. Jaci Twaddle led Newton with nine points followed by Courtney Jacobsen with six and Taylor Ryan with five.

Scoring three points each were Marcelina Marvelli, Taylor Shipley, Elli Horn and Ali Bestell. Taylor Moon, Megan Pressgrove and Jessie Smith each had two points.

Newton’s freshmen de-

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feated Boone 62-34 after leading 47-14 at halftime.

Addy Blom scored 13 points followed by Bestell with 12, Anna Forsyth with 11, Ryan with 10, Marvelli with 10, Randi Walters with six and Tessa Keeton with two.

Boone 13-14-19-19—65 Newton 15-10-12-13—50 Newton (FG/3-pt): Rausch 1-2-0-4, Jenkins 2/4-2-1-8, Leonard 0-0-1-0, Moon 0-0-2-0, Hutchinson 4-2-1-10, Reynolds 1-0-4-2, Horn 0-0-1-0, Jacobsen 3/1-0-2-9, Pressgrove 0-0-2-0, Rhoads 2/1-0-2-7.

Boone (FG/3-pt): Overland 1/4-0-2-14, Slight 3/1-0-0-9, Rouse 0-1-2-1, S. Sandvig 6-0-3-12, C. Sandvig 0-4-1-4, Shadie 2-1-3-5, McPartland 6/1-5-320. TOTALS: 18/6-11-14-65.

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MINUTES CALL TO ORDER President Sheri Benson convened the board to order at 6:31 PM. ROLL CALL Present: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, Bill Perrenoud, Bob Callaghan, Gayle Isaac, and Christine Dawson.

Others Present: Diane Babcock, Jason Brooks (Newton Daily News), Cristy Croson, Fran Henderson, Barb Hackworth, Brenda Hodnett, David Hook, Colby Lawson, Paula Lureman, Jen Norvell, Drake Rhone, Sandy Scotton, Lucinda Sinclair, and Randy Van (KCOB).

Absent: Donna Cook COMMUNICATIONS Orange Bowl Participation Superintendent Callaghan shared that four students from the Newton CSD participated in the half time show at the Orange Bowl.

CONSENT AGENDA - ACTION #9483 Elbert moved, Perrenoud seconded to approve the consent agenda.

Benson, Clark, Elbert, Ayes: Padget, Perrenoud - Absent: Cook, Friedman HUMAN RESOURCES UPDATE Superintendent Callaghan presented an amended Human Resources update.

Certified Personnel - ACTION #9484 Action Name From To Date Effective Comment Leave of Absence Colleen Eidahl Elementary Teacher 2015-2016 School Year Second Year Leave of Absence Resignation Rachel Roth Elementary Teacher January 10, 2015 Continue teaching in China Contract Dustin Brisel Coach Head Baseball January 13, 2015 Replacement Padget moved, Clark seconded approve the Certified to Personnel Human Resources update.

Ayes: Benson, Clark, Elbert, Padget, Perrenoud - Absent: Cook, Friedman Classified Personnel - ACTION #9485 Action Name From To Date Effective Comment Agreement Emily Chhouy Paraprofessional (PreSchool) January 6, 2015 Replacement Agreement Joan Lamb Attendance Secretary (Part Time) (NHS) January 9, 2015 Additional Staff Agreement Steve Owens Bus Driver Seniority (12/9/14) Hire Date (12/22/14) Replacement Reassignment Teresa Ely Food Service (Berg) Food Service (NHS) January 12, 2015 Replacement Resignation Teresa Ely Crossing Guard (TJ) January 9, 2015 Clark moved, Padget seconded approve the Classified to Personnel Human Resources update.

Ayes: Benson, Clark, Elbert, Padget, Perrenoud - Absent: Cook, Friedman OPEN FORUM - No one requested to speak during the Open Forum STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS - Colby Lawson and Drake Rhone introduced themselves and shared information about activities at NHS. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT - Bob Callaghan, Superintendent Campus Communication Update - various committee, campus, and community activities were reported Attendance Center Rankings (ACR) - Requirements were established by Section 73 of House File 215 (2013 Session), requiring the Department of Education to develop a school performance system and report card for all attendance centers.

Report Legislative Superintendent Callaghan and President Benson attended a Legislative Briefing January 7, 2015. Superintendent Callaghan also shared the SAIs Legislative Priorities for 2015.

Update on Property Purchases - FRK is working on drawings for the new facility, and contract items on the Karl Peters property in final negotiations. are Closings on both properties are expected before June 1, 2015.

Reports Supervisor Transportation, (Maintenance, Technology & Food Service) - No reports.

LEARNING, LEADERSHIP, AND DISTRICT BUSINESS Second Reading: Wellness Policy 504.11 - ACTION #9486 Cristy Croson, Food Service Supervisor and Gayle Isaac, Director of Business Services presented Wellness Policy 504.11. There was discussion on recess times, instruction time, and available minutes.

Perrenoud moved, Padget seconded to approve Wellness Policy 504.11 as presented.

Ayes: Benson, Clark, Elbert, Padget Nays: Friedman, Perrenoud - Absent: Cook School Budget Review Committee (SBRC) Request for Modified Allowable Growth (MAG) for Drop Out Prevention - ACTION #9487 Gayle Isaac, Director of Business Services explained the district's modified supplemental amount application to the School Budget Review Committee (SBRC) for Dropout Prevention and request in the amount of $513,375.00.

Perrenoud moved, Clark seconded to approve the application to the SBRC for a request for modified supplemental amount for dropout prevention, as presented.

Ayes: Benson, Clark, Elbert, Friedman, Padget, Perrenoud Absent: Cook of Consider Approval Agreement for Cooperation College Regarding Central Student Teaching Program ACTION #9488 Superintendent Callaghan presented a contract for student teaching between the Newton CSD and Central College. There is a potential of two college students teaching in our district during the 4th Quarter.

Padget moved, Friedman to approve the seconded, Agreement for Cooperation as presented.

Ayes: Benson, Clark, Elbert, Friedman, Padget, Perrenoud Absent: Cook Consideration to Attend IASB District Meeting - January 22, 2015 (Pella High School) ACTION #9489 Superintendent Callaghan presented information on upcoming IASB district meetings.

Padget moved, Perrenound seconded to allow interested board members to attend an IASB District Meeting.

Ayes: Benson, Clark, Elbert,

request for modified supplemental amount for dropout prevention, as presented.

Ayes: Benson, Clark, Elbert, Friedman, Padget, Perrenoud Absent: Cook of Consider Approval Agreement for Cooperation College Regarding Central Student Teaching Program ACTION #9488 Superintendent Callaghan presented a contract for student teaching between the Newton CSD and Central College. There is a potential of two college students teaching in our district during the 4th Quarter.

Padget moved, Friedman seconded, to approve the Agreement for Cooperation as presented.

Ayes: Benson, Clark, Elbert, Friedman, Padget, Perrenoud Absent: Cook Consideration to Attend IASB District Meeting - January 22, 2015 (Pella High School) ACTION #9489 Superintendent Callaghan presented information on upcoming IASB district meetings.

Padget moved, Perrenound seconded to allow interested board members to attend an IASB District Meeting.

Ayes: Benson, Clark, Elbert, Friedman, Padget, Perrenoud Absent: Cook Consideration to Attend IASB Legislative Conference January 26, 2015 (DSM, IA) ACTION #9490 Superintendent Callaghan presented information on upcoming IASB legislative conference.

Elbert moved, Friedman seconded to allow interested board members to attend the IASB Legislative Conference.

Ayes: Benson, Clark, Elbert, Friedman, Padget, Perrenoud Absent: Cook Consider Approval for Utilization of the Emerson Hough Educational Facility ACTION #9491 Superintendent Callaghan shared a Reconfiguration Decision Making Flow Chart. Many issues have become intertwined and decisions will affect district direction. There was discussion on use of the Emerson Hough facility, and how it may relate to future reconfiguration decisions.

Travis Padget moved, Andrew Elbert seconded to continue to use Emerson Hough as an educational facility.

Ayes: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, Bill Perrenoud Absent: Donna Cook Consider Potential Building Reconfiguration Options Superintendent Callaghan presented Reconfiguration Data with teacher, student, and principal data and discussed positives and negatives to each.

(1) Option 1: No changes; (2) Option 2: four K-4 buildings & one 5-8 building (separate 5-6 & 7-8); (3) Option 3: two K-2 buildings, two 3-4 buildings, and one 5-8 building (separate 5-6 & 7-8). Further input from the SIAC Committee before proceeding with the board making an ultimate decision was requested.

Consider District Direction for Resolution of the Berg Complex Facility Issues ACTION #9492 Superintendent Callaghan asked for direction from the board on resolving issues at the Berg Complex. Two scenarios were presented, with estimated costs. (1) Renovation - $17,828,400 (2) New Build - $30,629,000. Input from Public Financial Management (PFM) was requested.

LOST/SAVE money will sunset in 2029, which is a limiting factor for the Newton CSD. Padget moved, Friedman seconded to authorize Newton CSD administration to begin the process on a new build at the Berg Complex.

Ayes: Benson, Clark, Elbert, Friedman, Padget, Perrenoud Absent: Cook Consider District Direction and Priorities for Development of the 2015 - 2016 School Calendar - ACTION #9493 Superintendent Callaghan shared that the governor is enforcing a law (1983) regarding school start date.

Districts must have a reason to apply for a waiver if they want to start prior to the week inclusive of September 1, 2015. Superintendent Callaghan explained a motion coming from the SIAC Committee (January 8, 2015) recommending that the Newton CSD seek a waiver to the September 1, 2015 start date.

Padget moved, Clark seconded CSD to authorize Newton administration to begin the process of forming a 2015 - 2016 school calendar with a start date of August 19, 2015 and an alternative date (if waiver is not accepted).

Ayes: Benson, Clark, Elbert, Friedman, Padget, Perrenoud Absent: Cook BUSINESS SERVICES REPORT - Gayle Isaac, Director of Business Services Approval of Bills - ACTION #9494 Elbert moved, Friedman seconded to approve the bills.

Ayes: Benson, Clark, Elbert, Friedman, Padget, Perrenoud Absent: Cook Business Services Update - No further report NEW BUSINESS OLD BUSINESS - Bob Callaghan, Superintendent Upcoming Events - none to report Future Meeting Dates - Regular Board Meeting - January 26, 2015 6:30 PM (Berg Elementary) ADJOURN - ACTION #9495 Clark moved, Padget seconded to unanimously adjourn the meeting at 8:44 PM. January 21

expressed appreciation for council consideration and presented payment indicating he located his notice.

Melinda Burgess, 316 E. 13th St. N. spoke in support of restoring the seed store.

The group is interested in receiving information from staff on the plans for the property where the seed store now stands. Chuck Wagoner, 1514 S. 13th Ave. E., spoke regarding camper parking and asked for citizen input.

Moved by Trotter, seconded by Chape', to approve consent agenda items 2-11.

2. December 15, 2015 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes 3. Approve New Class C Liquor and Sunday Sales and change in ownership, Montana Mike's Steakhouse, 1400 W 18th St S. 4.

Approve Certificate of Destruction 15-1 5.

Resolution Levying Assessments for Costs of Nuisance Abatement and Providing for the Payment Thereof (14-17) Resolution No. 2015 - 001 adopted.

6. Resolution setting a public hearing and authorizing the required posting and publication of the notice of the hearing for the special assessment of demolition costs for 200 East 8th Street North, 602 West 2nd Street South, 721 East 7th Street North, and 1219 South 4th Avenue East.

Resolution No. 2015 - 002 adopted.

7. Resolution authorizing the submittal of the Standard Department of Transportation Title VI Assurances document as part of the City's Title VI NonDiscrimination Program.

Resolution No. 2015 - 003 adopted.

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Resolution approving permission to submit an application for the United States Department of Agriculture community facility grant to purchase cameras and a door security system for the Newton Police Department Resolution No. 2015 - 004 adopted.

9. Resolution the accepting completion of the Demolition Project 2015-04. Resolution No. 2015 - 005 adopted.

10. Resolution authorizing the purchase of two SUV's for the Newton Police Department for $64,384. Resolution No. 2015 006 adopted.

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

Consent agenda items approved.

Mayor Hansen stated this was the time and the place for a public hearing on an Ordinance amending the City of Newton Code of Ordinances, Title 4, 34, establishing Chapter “Downtown Square Area” and restricting the conversion of first floor storefronts into residential use. There had been no written comments.

Moved by Otto, seconded by Mullan, to close the public hearing. AYES: Six. NAYS: None. Public Hearing was Moved by Chape', closed. seconded by Otto, to approve the first consideration of the Ordinance. AYES: Six. NAYS: None.

The first consideration was approved.

Moved by George, seconded by Price, to approve the second consideration on an Ordinance amending the City of Newton Code of Ordinances, Title 4, Chapter 34, to define Family Entertainment Center and list Indoor Family Entertainment Center within the I-L: Light Industrial District List of Permitted Uses. AYES: Six. NAYS: None.

The second consideration of the above ordinance was approved.

Moved by George, seconded by Chape', to approve the first consideration on an Ordinance amending the code of ordinances, City of Newton, Iowa, 2011, Title 2, Chapter 11, Article 8, “Other Traffic Offenses Stops” by adding stop signs at the intersection of South Fifth Avenue East and First Street South. AYES: Six. NAYS: None.

The first consideration of the above ordinance was approved.

Moved by Mullan, seconded by Otto, to approve the first consideration on an Ordinance the Code of amending Ordinances, City of Newton, Iowa, 2011, Title 2, Chapter 11, Article 10, “Parking Offenses”, Section 11.1008.304 to allow parking on one side of the street in the 200 block of West Fifth Street South. AYES: Six. NAYS: None. The first consideration of was above ordinance the approved.

Moved by Chape', seconded by Otto to Introduce a Resolution Adopting the “Action Plan Goals and Objectives” for the City Of Newton. AYES: Six. NAYS: None. Resolution No. 2015 - 007 adopted.

Moved by Chape', seconded by George to Introduce a Resolution approving the purchase of real estate at 900 South 5th Avenue East for the D&D Program.

Six. NAYS: None.

AYES: Resolution No. 2015 - 008 adopted.

Moved by Trotter, seconded by Mullan to Introduce a Resolution approving the purchase of real estate at 314 East 4th Street North for the D&D Program.

AYES: Six. NAYS: None.

Resolution No. 2015 - 009 adopted.

Moved by Chape', seconded by Mullan to Introduce a Resolution approving the purchase of real estate at 1404 East 6th Street South for the D&D Program.

AYES: Six. NAYS: None.

Resolution No. 2015 - 010 adopted.

Moved by Otto, seconded by Trotter to Introduce a Resolution authorizing the acceptance of an Ice Skating Rink from Friends of the Newton Parks. AYES: Six. Resolution No. NAYS: None.

2015 - 011 adopted.

Bob Knabel, City Administrator, updated council on the CIP and the budget progress schedule.

Erin Chambers, Director of Planning & Zoning, spoke with council regarding the proposed code changes. nuisance Chambers will bring changes and back for council additions approval.

There was no new business.

There was no old business.

Moved by Trotter, seconded by Chape', to adjourn the meeting at 7:39 P.M. Motion unanimously carried by voice vote.

Michael L. Hansen, Mayor Katrina Davis CMC, City Clerk January 21

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Pearl Terpstra, Deceased.

Probate No. ESPR036227 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Pearl Terpstra, Deceased, who died on or about January 1, 2015: You are hereby notified that on the 16th day of January, 2015, the last will and testament of Pearl Terpstra, deceased, bearing date of the 25th day of June, 1992, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Warren D. Terpstra was appointed executor of the estate.

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

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

Dated this 16th day of January, 2015.

Warren D. Terpstra, Executor of estate 106 5th St. Sully, IA 50251 Randal B. Caldwell, ICIS PIN No: AT0001375 Attorney for executor Caldwell, Brierly, Chalupa & Nuzum, PLLC 211 1st Ave W, Newton, IA 50208 Date of second publication 28th day of January, 2015 (Date to be inserted by publisher) Probate Code Section 304 January 21 & 28

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Public Notices THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARION B. WEBSTER, Deceased Probate No. ESPR036628 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Marion B. Webster, Deceased, who died on or about December 15, 2014: You are hereby notified that on the 16th day of January, 2015, the last will and testament of Marion B. Webster, deceased, bearing date of the 11th day of June, 1979, *First Codicil dated April 3, 1997, Second Codicil dated November 17, 2003 and Third Codicil dated June 21, 2012 was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Victoria Ann Burns was appointed executor of the estate.

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

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

Dated this 16th day of January, 2015.

Victoria Ann Burns Executor of estate 106 S. Station St. Mingo, IA 50168 Address *Designated Codicil(s) if any, with date(s) Mark A. Otto, ICIS PIN No: AT0005939 Attorney for executor OTTO LAW OFFICE PLLC 123 W. 2nd St. N., PO Box 1356 Newton, IA 50208 Address mark@ottolawyers.com Date of second publication 28th day of January, 2015 Probate Code Section 304 January 21 & 28 THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF NAOMI R. POSTON, Deceased Probate No. ESPR036629 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Naomi R. Poston, Deceased, who died on or about January 6, 2015: You are hereby notified that on the 16th day of January, 2015, the last will and testament of Naomi R. Poston, deceased, bearing date of the 17th day of October, 2014,* was admitted to probate in the above named court and that James Fields, II was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

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

Dated this 16th day of January, 2015.

James Fields, II Executor of estate 149 Hickory Street Newton, IA 50208 Address *Designated Codicil(s) if any, with date(s) Adam D. Otto, ICIS PIN No: AT0009064 Attorney for executor OTTO LAW OFFICE PLLC 123 W. 2nd St. N., PO Box 1356 Newton, IA 50208 Address adam@ottolawyers.com Date of second publication 28th day of January, 2015 Probate Code Section 304 January 21 & 28 Newton Community School Board of Education Regular Board Meeting Emerson Hough (Conference Room 125) January 12, 2015 - 6:30 PM MINUTES CALL TO ORDER President Sheri Benson convened the board to order at 6:31 PM. ROLL CALL Present: Sheri Benson, Nat Clark, Andrew Elbert, Robyn Friedman, Travis Padget, Bill Perrenoud, Bob Callaghan, Gayle Isaac, and Christine Dawson.

Others Present: Diane Babcock, Jason Brooks (Newton Daily News), Cristy Croson, Fran Henderson, Barb Hackworth, Brenda Hodnett, David Hook, Colby Lawson, Paula Lureman, Jen Norvell, Drake Rhone, Sandy Scotton, Lucinda Sinclair, and Randy Van (KCOB).

Absent: Donna Cook COMMUNICATIONS Orange Bowl Participation Superintendent Callaghan shared that four students from the Newton CSD participated in the half time show at the Orange Bowl.

CONSENT AGENDA - ACTION #9483 Elbert moved, Perrenoud seconded to approve the consent agenda.

Ayes: Benson, Clark, Elbert, Padget, Perrenoud - Absent: Cook, Friedman

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 12, 2015, 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, Chape', Otto, Trotter, Mullan.

Absent: None Mayor Hansen asked everyone present to join in saying the Pledge of Allegiance.

During citizen participation, Matt Koon, 516 W. 5th St. S., expressed appreciation for council consideration and presented payment indicating he located his notice.

Melinda Burgess, 316 E. 13th St. N. spoke in support of restoring the seed store.

The group is interested in receiving information from staff on the plans for the property where the seed store now stands. Chuck Wagoner, 1514 S. 13th Ave. E., spoke regarding camper parking and asked for citizen input.

Moved by Trotter, seconded by Chape', to approve consent agenda items 2-11.

2. December 15, 2015 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes 3. Approve New Class C Liquor and Sunday Sales and change in ownership, Montana Mike's Steakhouse, 1400 W 18th St S. 4.

Approve Certificate of Destruction 15-1 5.

Resolution Levying Assessments for Costs of Nuisance Abatement and Providing for the Payment Thereof (14-17) Resolution No. 2015 - 001 adopted.

6. Resolution setting a public hearing and authorizing the required posting and publication of the notice of the hearing for the special assessment of demolition

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT JASPER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Pearl Terpstra, Deceased.

Probate No. ESPR036227 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the of Pearl Terpstra, Estate Deceased, who died on or about January 1, 2015: You are hereby notified that on the 16th day of January, 2015, the last will and testament of Pearl Terpstra, deceased, bearing date of the 25th day of June, 1992, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Warren D. Terpstra was appointed executor of the estate.

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FULL-TIME DRIVER for grain. Home nights. Competitive wages. Class A CDL required.

515-238-2220

WANTED: RIDING lawn mowers, push lawn mowers & snowblowers or anything with a motor. 641275-5475.

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Science Division (Full-time, 12 month)

Responsibilities: Provides advanced technical academic support services for faculty in the Science Division.

Assists faculty and teaching staff in fulfilling their academic, research, and service responsibilities. Maintains faculty, department (may include concentrations and programs), and division online presence. Examples include managing course content areas and electronic course reserves. Provides intermediate support for classroom audio-visual needs. Coordinates and assist with technical aspects of meetings, special projects, events, and conferences. This includes, but is not limited to, support of the Health Professions Advisory Committee and providing support for faculty recruitment. In addition, provides specialized or technical secretarial support typical of and sometimes unique to an academic environment such as the preparation of manuscripts, research and teaching materials.

Qualifications: Requires four years of experience in a service-oriented, confidential, computerized, scientific environment or an equivalent combination of higher education and experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Microsoft Certified Application Specialist Certification preferred (required within 18 months of employment).

Must also have accurate composition and editing skills (including scientific terminology and concepts) with an emphasis on grammar and punctuation, excellent organizational, interpersonal, and time-management skills.

Ability to work in a team-oriented office with a high degree of accuracy, minimal supervision and with frequent interruptions. Familiarity with industry-standard web technologies such as HTML and working knowledge of basic composition, page layout, and presentation packages such as Adobe Creative Suite, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Acrobat is highly desirable.

Temporary Academic Support Assistant II Science Division

(Temporary, Spring Semester)

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Responsibilities: Provides advanced secretarial and clerical support services for faculty in the Science Division. Prepares syllabi, exams, classroom handouts, departmental newsletters, letters of recommendation, correspondence, and other documents. Provides support for faculty recruitment, coordinates guest speakers and visiting faculty. Provides administration and maintenance of departmental budget records and approves student time sheets. In addition, provides specialized or technical secretarial support typical of and sometimes unique to an academic environment such as the preparation of manuscripts, research and teaching materials.

Assists faculty directors with plans and preparations for regional professional meetings and summer research programs.

Qualifications: Requires three years of experience in a service-oriented, confidential, computerized, scientific environment or an equivalent combination of higher education and experience. Experience using MS Office 2010/2013 will be given preference. Must also have accurate composition and editing skills (including scientific terminology and concepts) with an emphasis on grammar and punctuation, excellent organizational, interpersonal, and time-management skills. Ability to work in a team-oriented office with a high degree of accuracy, minimal supervision and with frequent interruptions.

Application Process: Please submit applications online by visiting our application website at https://jobs.grinnell. edu. Candidates will need to upload a cover letter, resume, and provide email addresses for three references.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Questions about these position should be directed to Angie Story at [story@grinnell.edu] or 641-269-4450. Additional information can be found at the college’s web site <www.grinnell.edu>.

Grinnell College is committed to establishing and maintaining a safe and nondiscriminatory educational environment for all College community members. It is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in matters of admission, employment, and housing, and in access to and participation in its education programs, services, and activities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, religion, disability, creed, or any other protected class.

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AUTOMOTIVE

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BAND SAW, shop smith, chop saw. 792-5819.

STACKABLE WASHER & Dryer, electric, RCA Whirlpool, a thin twin, heavy duty, white, used very little, bought in May 2011 for over $1000, will sell for $500. Hamilton Beach microwave, great condition, 900 watt $50.

Wheat design love seat, great condition $50. 515278-0105.

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

1994 K1500 CHEVY 4X4 Newer tires, less than 2,000 miles on them, new hubs, ball joints, A/C compressor battery, distributor intake, coil. 119,000 miles.

Purple w/waldoc stripe kit.

350 Engine Automatic. $4580.00 OBO 641-242-0361

BLUE LAZY Boy recliner $75. or OBO. 641-8313218.

COLD WEATHER problems – add moisture to your home and reduce static electricity. Six gallon tower humidifier used only 3 weeks: includes 1 qt.

Bacteriostatic Treatment.

Humidifies up to 1,300 sq. ft. Make offer. 641-2759130.

DALE EARNHARDT Jr. 1:64 Collectible Cars $12 each. Hot Wheels Cars & Round-up Ranch play sets $50 (for all). I pod Shuffle 1GB $40. 515-313-7803.

Position Available for a Service Technician.

We offer a competitive wage & benefit package.

Apply in person to Matt Lane at

Noble All American Located Exit 164 Off I-80 & Hwy 14 in Newton 641-787-9990 or 888-296-9873 www.nobleallamerican.com

H E L P WA N T E D Burial Vault Technician

You would provide professional cemetery service to our clients and their families by installing burial vaults and tents in cemeteries throughout Iowa.

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KENMORE SEWING machine, in cabinet. $25. 7926359.

KING SIZE comforter, shams, sheets, blue tone, like new. $50. for set. 641521-8584.

MAT & tail gate cover for a small pick-up $25. 2592550.

FARM FRESH Eggs $2. doz.,Brown & white duck eggs $2. for 6. Great for Baking. Saturday delivery in Newton. 515-661-3774.

WEAR EDGE for snow blade, 10” I-beam trailer house frame, steel pipe, cable, angle, channel & rod, 16.5 8-bolt wheels & tires. 641-793-2955.

NEW SEALY queen mattress and box spring, still in plastic cover. $400. Also, protective pad for $25. Will deliver. 641-227-3138.

QUALITY SOFA, flex steal, gold color fabric, like new, rarely used $250.

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SET OF 4 B.F. Goodrich, All Terrian T/A Radial tires, ¼ tread $150. Firm. 641521-9430.

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

2006 MONTE 123,000 miles.

641-521-1797

Carlo, $4500.

NAVY BLUE rocker/recliner, swivel chair, beautiful $100. 521-7879.

TWO AXION 10” LCD TV/monitor/DVD players, Not a flip style, accessories includes, mount in car or use as a home TV, call for more details, $200. for pair or $80. each or OBO. Nonsmoke. Can send pictures to email only.

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SNOW WAY V Plow- one ton truck mounting, new cutting blade. $3,000. 641792-4332

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

BLACK 1982 Ford F150 Pickup, 67,000 miles on the motor, newer transmission, newer paint job, looks and runs great. Standard cab with a full size bed. If you are looking for a great old truck, this is it; first $2,000 will drive it home.

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1997 FORD Conversion Van. Heavy ½ ton, great for towing. New front end and front tires. Runs great. $2400. 515-778-2792 1998 CADILLAC DeVille D'Elegance White Diamond, Cabriolet top with Power sunroof, Heated leather, loaded.

Just turned 80K miles.

Sharp looking! $6490.

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CHEVY 01 Impala runs good, looks good. Everything works. $2000. 641521-2441

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Central Iowa Residential Services Inc.(CIRSI) is recruiting for the following positions in Grinnell: Overnight Staff – training individuals with intellectual disabilities in a residential setting. The work schedule typically runs 11pm to 9am, seven times in a two week rotation (you can sleep during part of this shift). One shift in the two week rotation is day hours and no sleep time. Pay starts at $9.00 per hour (experience pays more) and benefits that includes(Health, Dental, and Life Insurance).

Floater Staff – training individuals with intellectual disabilities in residential setting. The workschedule varies.

Pay starts at $10.00 per hour (experience pays more) and benefits that includes (Health, Dental, and LifeInsurance).

Own transportation (good driving record) and GED/HS diploma required. A $200.00 sign on bonus is available for all full-time positions after successful completion of 30 days of employment.

Application can be made at: CIRSI 821 5th Avenue Suite 205 Grinnell, IA 50112 AA/EOE

French leader Charles de Gaulle summed up this astrological moment when he said, “We may go to the moon, but that’s not very far. The greatest distance we have to cover still lies within us.” When the journey outside gets inconvenient, convoluted or just plain confusing, Mercury’s retrograde urges us to go the distance on the journey within.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 21). The next six weeks will bring a slow awakening. You’ll forget yourself and take a playful approach to life. The realm of your control will grow in March, along with your responsibility. A loved one’s life will be better for what you do. Let things fall from your plate in May so you can enjoy an adventure.

Capricorn and Taurus adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 4, 19, 13, 50 and 42.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The love affair in your mind is not going the same in real life. If only you could use your television

remote to back things up and try again. Hold the loving space in your heart, and love will eventually settle into it.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Getting lost can be enjoyable under the right circumstances. As you follow a whim, you won’t be sure where you’re going until you get there.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Just because we are all works in progress doesn’t mean we shouldn’t stop and celebrate the unfinished, imperfect people we are.

Someone wants to help you do so today.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Getting rid of what you don’t want creates a vacuum that will pull what you do want right in.

It won’t happen immediately, so you’ll have to have patience.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’re in the mood for the company of people you don’t know well. The bridge between acquain-

tanceship and friendship is a fascinating one for you, especially when Sagittarius is involved.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’ll perform a quick save without even thinking. You’ll swoop in and help someone with your strength, balance and just the right words. Your everyday heroism is so appreciated.

can progress along your spiritual path. For today, it’s enough to poke around a bit and get acquainted with what exactly you’re dealing with.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Affirm your status. You may feel as if it shouldn’t matter, but the others need the comfort of your title, expertise and/or authority.

You’ll rise to the occasion.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22).

What some people call stubborn, you call tenacious. Your persistence is working for you now. Do not give up. Your best ideas about what you can do -- and what others can do -- can still be realized.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Experience is a mysterious teacher; it can give you the lesson even when you don’t consciously remember the experience itself. Your unconscious knowledge is alive in your body. Trust its response.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).

The contradictions of life will be apparent at every turn. By now, you know better than to expect people to be a certain way without leaving room for other possibilities.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19). You could witness the situation alone, but you wouldn’t see it all. Someone with an insightful and decisive point of view will extend your sensitivities and awareness.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).

There’s an obstacle you need to clear before you

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