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Newton Daily News An inmate who escaped the minimum security Newton Correctional Release Center on Saturday afternoon was apprehended in Des Moines. Edward N. Shorter was not present during routine count at 1:50 p.m. Saturday at the Newton Correctional Release Center. After furShorter ther search by security staff, it was determined that Shorter escaped from the facility. Fred Scaletta, a spokesperson for the Iowa Department of Corrections, said Shorter was apprehended at 9:30 p.m. at a Des Moines residence and transported back to the Newton facility. The Fifth Judicial District, Department of Correctional Services Warrant Team and United States Marshal Service assisted in the apprehension. Shorter is serving a 20-year sentence for two counts of possession of controlled substance and two counts of prohibited acts-controlled substance from Polk County.
Kellogg man involved in Knoxville construction accident Newton Daily News A Kellogg man helped rescue a colleague out of an ice-covered stream Friday morning at the Asa Marshall bridge along English Creek southwest of Knoxville. Bentley Huebner, of Kellogg, was the first responder in the rescue of colleague George Brown of Chariton, according to the Marion County Sheriff ’s Office. The incident occurred at the bridge construction site led by Herberger Construction of Indianola. While setting steel beams for the bridge, Brown fell approximately 12 feet and broke through the ice-covered water of English Creek. He went under the ice and fell unconscious, reports show. Job superintendent Huebner went in after him. Colleagues Jon Garrison of Knoxville and Don Stoops of Bussey were also at assistance and helped pull Brown to the creek bank, where he then started breathing. The men used a crane and dropped a basket down so Brown could be loaded and brought up and out of the ravine. Marion County Sheriff Jason Sandholdt, along with deputies, the Knoxville Township Fire Department and the Knoxville Fire and Rescue responded to the scene. Brown was transported to a Des Moines hospital and is in fair condition. The county had closed the bridge earlier this month, and a replacement bridge is being built in its place. The project is scheduled to finish between the end of March and mid April, according the Marion County Engineer’s Office.
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How to caucus What you need to know for Feb. 1 By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News Many Jasper County voters, like many other Iowans, are registered with either the Democratic or Republican parties, and have caucused before. Other voters, especially younger county voters, say they’re not that familiar with the caucus process, what it entails, and how to participate on Feb. 1. The two parties hold their own caucuses — the county auditor and all other government agencies are not in-
volved, and the methods differ between the Republicans and Democrats. Registered voters don’t necessarily report to their usual polling places, most will caucus at churches or private homes. Republicans use secret paper ballots, much like a general election. Patrick Peyton, who recently took over as chair of the Jasper County Republicans, said every vote in the state is counted into an aggregate total. “We report statistics to the state party website, where a winner is declared,” Peyton
Photo hike brings in visitors to wildlife refuge 20 guests from central Iowa attend morning event By Kate Malott Newton Daily News Just south of Prairie City lies a special place that brings both people and animals from all across the globe: The Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge. Twenty visitors stopped at the refuge on the cold Saturday morning for its first photo hike of the year. Participants from central Iowa, such as Des Moines, Ames and Grinnell, as well as Jasper County residents, met at the Prairie Learning and Visitor Center for a brief orientation by staff Doreen Van Ryswyk before heading out to a wa-
tershed and the Basswood Trail. Lynea Gehrking, of Monroe, had never been to a photo hike. She brought her daughter Ava, 7, to the refuge to take pictures because Ava is interested in photography. The two plan to attend future photo hikes, she said. The refuge is a place to restore the once Iowa covered tallgrass prairie and oak savanna ecosystems, and a herd of around 75 bison and 25 elk can be found on the nearly 9,000 acres. The bison are the most popular target for photographers, but the spring and summer create opportunities for wildflowers, landscape and wildlife photography. “In June, the spiderwort is just everywhere, and the whole landscape is lavender. It’s really HIKE | 3A
Kate Malott/Daily News Ava Gehrking, 7, of Monroe, looks at pictures on her camera during the winter photo hike at the Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge in Prairie City.
Budget workshops begin for county supervisors By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News The Jasper County Board of Supervisors heard the first round of budget requests at its budget workshop on Friday. All those who spoke to the board gave recommendations on budget for their respective areas, with the board making a final decision after reviewing all requests.
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said. “Every vote is counted. How a candidate does in any particular county or precinct has no bearing on the overall caucus.” However, Democrats don’t vote in secret — everyone in the room can see the choice of a caucus-goer. Taylor Van De Krol, the Jasper County Democrats chair, said the process might seem quite unlike an election to someone who has never been to a caucus. “It might take some getting used to at first, but we’ll have as many volunteers on hand as possible to show them the ropes,” Van De Krol said.
COLFAX — Republican presidential hopeful Carly Fiorina will m a k e a campaign s t o p Tuesday at the Kum and Go Convenience store at Fiorina 1200 N. Wa l n u t St. in Colfax. The former Hewlett Packard CEO will drink coffee and meet with supports and potential Iowa Caucus-goers. The 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Colfax event will be the first of a string of four Tuesday which includes townhall-style events in Iowa City and Keokuk, and another coffee stop in Mt. Pleasant. Tuesday is part of a seven-day, 19-town stop for Fiorina in the final week before the Feb. 1 Caucus.
File photo Rick Santorum speaks at Newton’s Pizza Ranch the day before the 2012 Iowa Caucuses. Presidential caucuses are not necessarily held in the same locations as public elections, and the formats are much different from primaries or general elections.
Laurie Jackson with Geographic Information Systems started the workshop maintaining a similar budget at $102,300 and saying there were not many changes. “There are no major projects for next year,” Jackson said. Veterans Affairs, represented by Chris Chariter planned a similar budget at $180,250, up less than
$1,000 from last year. The Retried Senior Volunteer Program also maintained the same request as last year, coming in at $7,500. Domestic violence services increased its request by $500 from last year, now at $2,500. The service has seen many changes the past few years and is working to maintain free services to victims/survivors of domestic
abuse. “One hundred percent of your funds come from grants, private donations and local governments. In an effort to provide the best possible outcomes for victims, we are seeking funding from each of the 12 counties we serve,” Executive Director Lorraine Uehling-Techel said. BUDGET | 3A
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