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Storm drops an inch of snow on Newton

By Kayla Langmaid Newton Daily News Continuous flurries on Wednesday evening and overnight made for a sloppy and somwhat slippery commute for Jasper County residents Thursday morning.

Though there wasn’t enough snow or ice for school cancellations or serious accidents to report as of Thursday morning, there was just enough snow for residents to have to venture out to shovel their driveways and scrape off their vehicles.

According to the National Weather Service, Jasper County will see scattered flurries throughout Thursday and a high of 30 degrees. Roads and sidewalks will remain slick in some spots and there is a chance for blowing snow.

Tonight, temperatures are expected to drop to the mid-20s.

Kayla Langmaid/Daily News Joel Povel, of Newton, shovels snow off a sidewalk Thursday morning.

Newton and Jasper County saw continuous snowfall Wednesday night, leaving Thursday morning with an inch of snow — just enough for residents to have to shovel their driveways and for snow plows to hit the streets.

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Two arrested following Jasper County manhunt

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News Two suspects were captured following a manhunt Tuesday in Jasper County.

Anthony K. Dommer, 26 of Lynnville, and Katelund Jeffrey, 20 of Prairie City, were arrested following an almost two-hour search that started with the report of a motor vehicle accident.

At 7:56 p.m., the Jasper County’s Sheriff ’s Office was called to the intersection of West 52nd Street North and North 19th Avenue West about an accident. It was reported that Dommer and Jeffrey were involved in the accident although after speaking with both parties involved in the crash, neither were Dommer or Jeffrey.

A deputy did see a vehicle leave the area at a high rate of speed.

Both Dommer and Jeffrey had previous arrest warrants issued with Dommer wanted since November for escap-

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ing from custody and Jeffrey a parole violation. Officers also had information that Dommer was possibly in the possession of multiple firearms.

At 8:46 p.m. officers received a call about a vehicle stopped in the middle of the road in the 5600 block of Highway F62 West. Officers identified the vehicle as the possible vehicle used by Dommer and Jeffrey. The vehicle was no longer in working order and abandoned by the couple in the road. After searching the area, neither suspect was found.

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Newton Daily News A Monroe man died following a farm tractor rollover Tuesday.

The Jasper County Sheriff ’s Office and Monroe Fire and EMS responded just after 1:30 p.m. to 591 Rodeo Ave. in rural Monroe where they found Darrell L. Peery, 57, had been pinned under a tractor.

Mechanical equipment was used to free Peery and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Peery was taken to the State Medical Examiner’s Office in Ankeny for an autopsy.

Kayla Langmaid/Daily News Residents of Newton woke up to about an inch of snow Thursday morning, leading many to shovel their driveways and snow plows hitting the streets.

Sidewalks and streets will remain slick in some spots throughout the day.

Who is living in your neighborhood?

Accessing, understanding Iowa Sex Offender Registry We all want our families and loved ones to be safe and aware, and that’s why it is essential to know how to access a sex offenders registry or map. It doesn’t hurt

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to know who is living in your neighborhood, as it is public information.

The City of Newton’s website and the Jasper County website provide an Iowa Sex Offender Registry link that can be accessed from anywhere.

Submitted Image This map shows where 31 sex offenders are currently living in Newton and parts of Jasper County. The “M’” or “A,” stand for minor or adult, to differentiate whether the offender’s charge involved a minor or an adult. This interactive map can be found on the Iowa Sex Registry website.

The Iowa Sex Offender Registry website indicates there are 62 sex offenders living in Jasper County.

There are 31 offenders in Newton, seven in Kellogg, six in Colfax, five in Mingo, three in Monroe, three in Reasnor, two in Baxter, two in Prairie City, one in REGISTRY | 3A

Jasper County generates more than $47M in taxes Maintains third busiest county driver’s license station in Iowa

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News The Jasper County Treasurer’s Office had a busy year in 2016. Jasper County Treasurer

Doug Bishop gave a year in review report to the Jasper County Board of Supervisors h i g h l i g ht i ng the efforts to get citizens from outside Bishop of the county to use Jasper County services.

“We’re really going to do a

big push for people that are waiting at stations or getting scheduled out three months that we are down here in Jasper County, available and we’d love to have you,” Bishop said.

“If we’re here and we’re working we might as well be bringing them down and having them come to Jasper.”

In 2016, 11,061 total cards — including driver’s license, identification cards or commercial driver’s licenses —

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drive testing with 695 completed last year. On a two to three day schedule with the tests taking about 40 minutes each, administrator Warren Braun has had a full workload.

To help out in that department, Bishop said he recently was signed off by the driver’s license supervisor to administer car drives for the county to help catch the overflow.

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were issued in Jasper County, averaging about 900 cards per month. At $7 reimbursement for each card, the county made approximately $77,427 from cards issued.

“Jasper County for a county operated station, is the third busiest driver’s license station in the state and we are coming closer every day to being second,” Bishop said.

Another busy service provided by the county is in-car

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Health

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

Cooking Class 6 p.m. Tuesday Newton Hy-Vee Club Room

Dietitian Jenny Thompson will prepare healthy recipes to warm you up this January. Recipes and samples will be provided. Cost to attend is $8. Please call 792-7030 or stop by Customer Service to register. Class Punch Cards are available to purchase - five classes for $35!

The card expires 12 months from the date of purchase.

Pick yours up at Customer Service or purchase from the dietitian.

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Try out these protein packed Tomatillo Breakfast Tacos that have 20 grams of protein.

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Power through your day with protein

By Jenny Thompson Newton Hy-Vee The majority of us tend to eat a lot of our protein during our evening meal instead of getting 25 to 30 grams of protein per meal per day. The key is to spread your protein intake throughout the day, to help control appetite.

Here are some great tips to help add more protein to all of your meals.

Breakfast: Starting your day with breakfast that includes protein may help you feel satisfied, helping you feel fuller throughout the first half of your day. Instead of grabbing a regular granola bar when you’re heading out the door, try a granola bar with at least 10 grams of protein.

Greek yogurts are a quick way to add 12 to 15 grams of protein to your breakfast. Make egg muffins or burritos ahead of time for quick breakfast options. Try adding peanut butter or milk instead of water to your oatmeal or smoothie in the morning.

Lunch: If you find yourself eating out often, grabbing something from the vending machines or eating a salad lacking protein, adding enough protein to lunch will keep you full throughout the afternoon, which will help you resist snacking. Try adding lentils and beans to your salads or wraps for added protein. Don’t forget hard-boiled eggs, which contain 6 grams of protein each.

Top your fruit with a ½ cup of cottage cheese to get an extra 13 grams of protein. Need an afternoon snack? Try a half a cup of edamame which has 11 grams of protein or an ounce of nuts containing 6 to 7 grams of protein.

Dinner: Your evening meal is most often the easiest to prepare a protein dish for, whether you have soup or stew cooking in your slow cooker or your favorite chicken or pork cooking in the oven. If you’re looking for a variety of protein options, stop by your Hy-Vee Meat & Seafood Department. Shrimp can make a great addition to stir-fry with your favorite vegetables. There are a variety of prepared protein options that include chicken or beef fajitas or beef or chicken kabobs which only take a few minutes to cook. A good rule of thumb to remember: 3 ounces of flank steak, ground beef, ground turkey, chicken breast, pork chop and most fish all contain approximately 21 grams of protein.

Quick & Easy Protein: Protein smoothie powders like Kura, which is the Dietitian Pick of the Month, can be added to smoothies for added protein throughout the day. One scoop of Kura™ has 14 grams of protein and contains probiotics. It can be added into a smoothie with a cup of milk, peanut butter, spinach and your favorite fruit to get around 25 to 30 grams of protein. Besides being high in protein, Kura has other great benefits including no added sugar, no preservatives, no artificial sweeteners, flavors or colors, no gluten and no high fructose corn syrup. Protein powders like Kura are great to use after workouts to help recover muscles or as a quick meal replacement for busy days.

Tomatillo Breakfast Tacos • 1 tbsp Hy-Vee Select extra-virgin olive oil

All you need: • 4 Hy-Vee large eggs, lightly beaten • 1/4 tsp ground pepper

• 6 medium tomatillos (about 8 oz.), husked, rinsed and coarsely chopped • 1/4 cup chopped onion • 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/8 tsp salt • 4 small (4- to 5-inch) corn or whole wheat tortillas, warmed • 1/4 cup crumbled queso blanco or feta cheese

All you do: Heat oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add tomatillos, onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until most of the liquid from the tomatillos is evaporated, 8 to 12 minutes.

Add eggs, pepper and salt and cook, stirring, until the eggs are just set, 2 to 3 minutes more. Divide the scrambled eggs among the tortillas and sprinkle with cheese.

To warm tortillas, wrap in barely damp paper towels and microwave on HIGH for 30 to 45 seconds or wrap in foil and bake at 300 degrees until steaming, 5 to 10 minutes.

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For anyone looking to get lean, toned and fit – fast. Using light to moderate weights with lots of repetition, BODYPUMP gives you a total body workout. Instructors will coach you through the moves and techniques pumping out encouragement, motivation and great music.

Cycle Monday, Wednesday — 6:50 to 7:50 p.m.

Tuesday, Thursday — 6:20 to 6:50 p.m.

Saturday 7:05 to 7:50 a.m. & 7:55 to 8:40 a.m.

This class is a great cardiovascular workout. Pedal through hill climbs, sprints and many other challenging drills and rides.

Core and More Mondays, Noon to 12:45 p.m.

It’s time to strengthen your core. Look and feel stronger as we combine exercises that tighten and tone your mid-section. Exercises will be performed standing, seated and lying on a mat to challenge you even further.

Line Dancing Thursdays, 9 to 10 a.m.

You never need a partner for our line dancing class, but feel free to bring along your friends to enjoy the music and atmosphere. Not only will you look good dancing, but you are also exercising.

Step and Sculpt Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 9 to 10 a.m.

Fridays, 5:30 to 6:15 p.m.

Segments of step aerobics and weight training to increase your heart rate and tone muscles. Weight training is done with hand weights and tubing. Abdominal exercise and stretching is also included.

Pesas y Cardio Circuito (en Espanola y English) Thursday — 9 to 9:45 a.m.

Enjoy a training regimen that focuses on strengthening your entire body throughout the workout. Circuit helps keep your heart rate up while toning your body. This class is great for those getting started in strength training or someone wanting to up their workout regimen.

Yoga Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 to 8 a.m.

Thursdays, Noon to 12:45 p.m.

Experience the mind/body connection through a series of postures, creating a continuous flow, accompanied by deep breathing. Yoga focuses on internal strength, postural integration and radiant health.

Power Yoga 30 Mondays and Wednesdays 7:25 to 7:55 p.m.

This short but highly effective class connects your mind and body through a series of postures, creating a continuous flow, accompanied by deep breathing. Enjoy increased flexibility, physical and internal strength in just 30 minutes.

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Local & State News Registry Continued from Page 1A Laurel, one in Gilman and one in Lynnville.

There have been 60 to 65 registered sex offenders consistently living in Jasper County the last few years, according to Summer Guy, accounting clerk at the Jasper County Sheriff ’s Office.

Guy is the adviser of the list at the sheriff ’s office, and she ensures that information stays up-to-date.

Offenders convicted on or after July 1, 1995, are subject to registration as a sex offender in the state of Iowa. They are also required to register for as long as 10 years or for life, depending on the offense.

Maps how-to The two main search options the Iowa Sex Offender website provides is a gener-

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al search and a map search.

The general search is used to check out specific individuals by typing in their last name, first name and zip code.

The second option is a user-friendly map. To find out if there are registered sex offenders living in or near your neighborhood, type your address and pick a mile range.

Then pick the results to be a map or a list.

The map will show where the offender’s house is located in relation to your own home and will give the option to click on the offender’s picture for more information.

The list option will be ordered with the nearest offender at the top, and the information available will list their name, address, date of birth, a physical description and a photo.

Additionally, the registry also includes a small description of the offender’s convic-

Unconfirmed whereabouts If an offender has an address of “unconfirmed whereabouts,” this means law enforcement has confirmed the offender is no longer living at the last verified address, and they have failed to register a new address. Failure to register or comply with the state of Iowa’s laws result in additional charges.

The first conviction for failing to register is an aggravated misdemeanor, the second conviction for failing to comply is a class D felony.

“Registrants convicted of failing to comply with requirements of the state of Iowa are subject to 10 additional years of registration,” according to the Iowa Sex Offender Registry website.

Guy said sex offenders in Jasper County don’t have a specific day of the month they must verify their information, and most of the time

tion and the tier level of their offense. For example, “lascivious acts with a child on May 4, 2006 in Jasper County, the age of the offender at the time of the incident, and the age and gender of the victim, Tier III.” Tier levels The tier level each offender is given is based only on the offense or offenses for which the person is currently registered and are used only to establish how many times each year a registered sex offender is required to report in person to the sheriff ’s office to verify registration information.

Tier I offenders are required to verify their information every year, Tier II offenders are required to verify their information every six months and Tier III offenders are required to verify their information every three months.

Manhunt Continued from Page 1A About an hour later at 9:53 p.m., officers were called by a home owner about two people in a garage on their property. The home was located about 1.5 miles from where the vehicle had been left in the roadway.

After arriving at the scene, officers found Jeffrey on the property where they believe she and Dommer were attempted to take a vehicle from the property. She was arrested and taken into custody.

A search of the area took place with no one else discovered. Officers then started a search of a field and found Dommer hiding in the brush.

Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News Jasper County Treasurer Doug Bishop gives a report of work accomplished in 2016 to the Jasper County Board of Supervisors.

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Continued from Page 1A “If somebody comes in and says I have to have this driving test, instead of scheduling it out, I just grab them, take them out and get the test done,” Bishop said.

The department also completed seven motorcycle tests and 55 re-examinations in 2016.

In the motor vehicle department, 12,570 vehicles were titled and registered with the

county. A total of 46,449 vehicles had the registration renewed, 71 salvage titles were processed and 689 replacement titles were issued. The total use tax generated was $4.27 million and title fees came in at $278,680.

In total more than $6.2 million in registration fees came to the county.

“It is a pretty busy department down there,” Bishop said. “They have a great work flow and do a great job of getting people in and out.”

For the 2015-2016 fiscal year, more than $47

million is taxes were collected by Jasper County.

Those funds were apportioned to more than 127 separate entities, Bishop said.

Another revenue generator for the county is the license plate recycling program. Bishop said approximately $1,500 was generatedby recycling the plates, money that formerly went to the state where the plates had been sent.

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

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He was arrested and taken into custody where he was transported to Skiff Medical Center for cold exposure symptoms.

Following his release he was transported to the Polk County Jail where he is being held without bond. Jeffrey was taken to the Jasper County where she is currently being held without bond.

Along with the Jasper County Sheriff ’s Office, the Monroe Police Department, Prairie City Police Department, Iowa State Patrol and Newton Fire Department assisted in the search.

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there aren’t problems with people coming in when they are supposed to.

“We have unconfirmed whereabouts every now and again, and I know we had one who moved from Iowa and we had to verify that move,” Guy said.

Guy said sex offenders have five business days to change their address if they move out of the county.

“As long as they sign up their new address, then everything is good,” Guy said.

Guy said she can also verify if sex offenders have an expired sentence.

To access more information and for interactive maps, visit, iowasexoffender.com, or call the Jasper County Sheriff ’s Office at 641-7917081.

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The people behind Juno

Trending Mike Mendenhall

Editor’s note: This column was originally published July 14, 2016 he 24-hour cable news cycle and social media feeds are littered with stories of failed government — United States political turmoil, United Kingdom’s “Brexit,” Saudi Arabia perpetuating and endorsing homophobic and sexist culture, human rights/free speech suppression in China.

Everywhere, people are loosing faith in their governments. But there is always Juno.

I don’t know why our president and congress are not talking more about the successes of NASA. It’s a model for international cooperation through the International Space Station — making huge gains in re-

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search and development with space agencies from many world nations talking to one another through science.

NASA has made partnerships with multi-national corporations to cut costs and boost commercial stakes in space exploration. This U.S. government agency successful and seamlessly works with the Russian Space Agency during a time of strained relations between the two countries.

And then there’s Juno.

A solar-powered space craft no larger than a school bus, Juno entered into orbit around Jupiter on July. This is only the second time any Earth space agency has accomplished this, the first being NASA’s Galileo spacecraft in the mid-1990s.

Engineers and scientists at NASA pulled off what they’ve characterized as the most difficult maneuver ever attempted by a spacecraft — manned or unmanned. After using the Earth’s rotational velocity to slingshot itself past the asteroid belt, Juno entered the region of space dominated by the gravitational pull and radiation of the “King of Planets.”

The spacecraft had to go into radio silence with Earth as it turned its engine toward Jupiter for a 35 minute burn to slow its approach. Finally, Juno had to pivot once again to point its solar panels toward the Sun and reestablish radio contact with Earth.

This was all done relatively blind from NASA’s mission control at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena.

During the next 20 months Juno will analyze Jupiter’s inner core, answering an old question in planetary science — does our solar system’s largest planet have a solid core? It

will test Jupiter’s atmospheric composition for water and heavy elements. Juno’s primary mission is to discover the secrets of Jupiter’s formation, widely thought to be the oldest planet in our solar system.

This could give NASA scientist clues about how our planetary system as a whole formed.

But the data must be analyzed by people.

Politics might be broken, but people are not. The government institutions which defend our nation, advance planetary, earth and climate science, build our roads and bridges all have flaws, but there are people behind the efforts — people with personal pride who are all too modest about their completed projects.

We can change the political system, but lets not forget, given the right conditions, people make government work.

Contact Mike Mendenhall at mmenenhall@jaspercountytribune.com

Empty Nest Curt Swarm

Information age Ginnie and I were working hard on the final draft of a book I’m writing, “Protected,” and, since I’m going to self-publish, I was preparing a copyright page.

I studied the keyboard and the jillion fonts for the copyright symbol (a circle with a “c” in the middle) but, for the life of me, could not find one. I was about to give up, and just use the word “copyright” with no symbol, when I thought I’d give it the ole college try and “Ask Google.” I didn’t have much hope, but why not? All I did was type in the question, “How do you make the copyright symbol?”

Boom. I had a choice between a Mac computer and a PC, which is what I have. Following the PC option was the “Feeling Lucky” caption. I was feeling skeptical, so I chose it. Boom again. There it was in plain English, “To make the copyright symbol on a PC, select Alt 00169,” if I had a keypad. I have a keypad, so I punched in Alt 00169, figuring nothing would happen except maybe a hard-drive meltdown. Lo-and-behold, the symbol for copyright appeared “©.” Unreal. I am just simply amazed at the power we have right here at our fingertips with the internet and a computer or smartphone. The “Information Age” that we were told about back in the 80s, that would be arriving in the 90s is, without a doubt, in full swing.

I can hardly write a letter anymore, my handwriting has gotten so bad. I’m used to composing on the keyboard.

Later in the day, as I was working on the “Review” page for “Protected,” I was looking for another word for “swearing.” What the heck? I thought I’d give Google another shot. I typed in “What’s another word for bad language?” Boom. The first selection included “profanity,” “vulgar,” “lewd,” “expletive” and “cussing.”

“Expletive” was what I wanted. Thank you World Wide Web. If I’m looking for the lyrics to a song, all I have to do is punch in, not even the title, but a few of the words. Boom.

In fact, the writing of “Protected” is so much easier now with the use of the internet, as compared to 20 years ago when I wrote my first book. Back then, I spent a lot of time in libraries, newspaper offices and had a wall full of dusty/musty reference books, like “Bartlett’s Familiar Quotations,” “Webster’s Thesaurus” and dictionaries up the wazoo, like the “Dictionary of American Slang,” and dictionaries for medical terms, chemical terms, you-name-it. Those books all went to a church rummage sale. I have spent hours paging through those dust collectors. The same information x 100 is now available in seconds at my finger tips, without leaving my chair.

I know, I know, information stored digitally doesn’t have near the shelf life as information on paper. Floppy disks that were used for information storage a few years ago, are now next to worthless. No one has a floppy-disk reader anymore. Storage on “The Cloud?”

What if “The Cloud” evaporates?

Skeptics point to Bibles that were found in salt caves that are hundreds of years old. They ask how are we going to get our information in the event of a nuclear holocaust or if the power grid goes down?

Same place we will get our groceries and gasoline, I guess. We won’t.

We may have created a monster. You can’t put the Genie back in the bottle.

Or can we? Workers at Emerson High School in Oklahoma City were tearing away the old blackboards to replace them with “smart boards.” Under the blackboards they discovered original chalkboards that had not been erased. The pretty pictures and neat handwriting are almost as fresh looking today as they were 100 years ago when they were covered over.

In this case, the Chalk Age has transcended the Information Age. Contact Curt Swarm in Mt. Pleasant at 319-217-0526 or curtswarm@yahoo.com

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AMENDMENT

Legislature obligated to fix budget Last week was a shorter week due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday. The week consisted of legislation beginning to go through the process of subcommittees and having committee meetings. I chair the Education committee, which met on Wednesday where we heard presentations from the Iowa Association of School Boards addressing funding equity for all districts and from the Iowa College Student Aid Commission regarding streamlining the process of applying for and administering state scholarship programs.

Wednesday was a special day at the Capitol as we celebrated Veteran’s Day and gave tribute to all those who have served. Everyone of us has someone we know in our communities or are related to who served in the military.

As an American, I am committed

State View Sen. Amy Sinclair to supporting our troops — both past and present. Seeing some of our Korean and Vietnam War veterans Wednesday helps put that commitment and dedication even more into perspective. To my fellow Iowans and treasured American heroes, thank you again for your service.

One main topic of discussion in the statehouse this week has been the state budget. It is no secret revenue growth was lower than expected. As a result, legislators need to find more than $100 million in savings for the current fiscal year. One of the tough parts of this task is the fiscal year is more than half over already and

much of that money is already spent. This means only a few months remain to find the needed savings, as required by the law.

Senate Republicans have been pointing out for years this time would come. We have been warning of the negative impacts of irresponsible budgeting gimmicks and overspending. We have consistently voted no on the budget bills passed by the Senate because this is not how the state should be spending the taxpayer’s money.

That being said, we are obligated to fix the budget and we will.

We want to make sure the state is spending your money wisely and managing your money the same way families manage their household budgets. Going forward, that will be the objective for Iowa’s budget.

Contact Sen. Amy Sinclair at 641-8700199 or amy.sinclair@legis.iowa.gov

YOUR VIEW

Sees ‘Obama’s legacy’ differently It’s amazing what some Jasper County far left Democrats think about Obama’s legacy as printed in the Jan. 13 Newton Daily News. Thank goodness the far right had the knowledge to look beyond Obama’s

socialist, idealistic problems including: Obamacare; $10 trillion added to the federal debt, more than all the 43 preceding presidents of this great nation; more on food stamps; more on unemployment; open boarders with illegal emigrants receiving government assistance and driver’s licenses; divided nation; lying to the American

citizens during his eight year term; kicking Israel in the face, our most important nation in the Middle East; undermining what our country stands for — the list will go and a on. My legacy of Obama will go down in history. More people need to watch Fox News.

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Obituaries Darrell L. Peery Jan. 24, 2017 Darrell Lee Peery, 57, of Monroe, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017, at his home.

A funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28 at the

Monroe United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Silent City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27 at the Monroe United Methodist Church. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family.

Condolences may be left for the family at www. coburnfuneralhomes. com.

The son of Donald and Pearl (Stephens) Peery, Darrell was born Dec. 12, 1959, in Des Moines.

He graduated from Monroe High School in 1978. On Dec. 28, 1991, he was united in marriage to Patti Turner in Huxley. Darrell worked for the Iowa Department of Transportation.

He was a member of the Monroe United Methodist Church. He also served as a trustee for

Fairview Township. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and bowling, but most of all spending time with his family.

Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Patti; children, Kenny Thorson, Melissa (Jon) Morrill and Matthew Peery; his parents, Donald and Pearl; a grandchild due in May; and several close cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents.

Mary Sparks

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A funeral service for Mary Sparks, 62, of Newton, will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 30 at the Community Heights Alliance Church in Newton. The family will greet friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Community Heights Alliance Church. Pence-Reese Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

William Hoover, 100, of Newton, died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017, at his home. Funeral services for William are pending, and the Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton, have been entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.pencefh.com.

Submitted Photo From left are volunteers Verneil Knott, Wauneta Davis, Denice Fischer, Donita Huegel and Linda Schafer were among those collecting personal care items for the Salvation Army during the recent RSVP MLK Day of Service in Newton.

RSVP annual MLK Day of Service Jasper County Retired and Senior Volunteers had to adjust the date of its annual MLK Day of Service because of the ice storm that occurred Jan. 16.

On Monday, RSVP volunteers were set up at Newton’s Fareway and Hy-Vee collecting much needed “personal care items” for the local Salvation Army. RSVP chose to collect “personal care items” because they are often overlooked and often carry a higher price tag than other food pantry items.

RSVP appreciates all those who donated and volunteered.

MLK Day of Service is one day of many RSVP volunteers are active in the community. You will find RSVP volunteers helping in other ways throughout the year.

Whether it’s reading to a student with the HEART program (Help Engage a Reader Today), transporting eligible clients to medical appointments in or out of the county with Jasper County RIDE program, or offering free tax preparation services for low/ middle income families and elderly clients at DMACC (beginning Feb. 1), the volunteers are there, filling a need.

Volunteers help the City of Newton insure that the warning sirens are in good working order, as well as assisting the Chamber of Commerce, Neal Smith Wildlife Refuge, Skiff Medical Center and Jasper County Elderly Nutrition. They also visit shut ins and help with many other unsung programs in Jasper County.

Volunteers are always needed.

You can make a difference starting right in here in Jasper County.

See Donita or Denice at RSVP in the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach office at DMACC or call 641-792-6433.

IDNR: Iowans playing key role in tracking imperiled wildlife Every year across Iowa, Iowans are making enormous contributions to wildlife conservation.

Volunteers described are trained through the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ Volunteer Wildlife Monitoring Program.

Every March and April, Iowa DNR wildlife diversity biologist Stephanie Shepherd travels around the state to lead training workshops that prepare volunteers to

collect data on some of Iowa’s critical wildlife.

So what are these critical wildlife species? One training workshop focuses on some of Iowa’s more spectacular bird species such as Bald Eagles, Ospreys and Peregrine Falcons. Volunteers are taught how to collect data on specific nesting sites around the state and submit pertinent data such as how many young birds fledge.

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quires a keen ear.

Volunteers are trained to listen to and recognize the 16 species of frogs and toads in Iowa based on their breeding calls.

In 2016, volunteers surveyed 55 routes which translate into roughly 400 wetland sites monitored for frog and toad activity.

The Volunteer Wildlife Monitoring Program provides an opportunity for adults who love the outdoors and wildlife to

be directly involved with the conservation and monitoring of Iowa’s resources.

Interested volunteers must register for and attend a training workshop. The DNR is partnering with the Kossuth, Marion, Johnson and Dickinson County Conservation boards with to host workshops.

For more information visit www.iowadnr.com/ vwmp/ or email vwmp@ dnr.iowa.gov.

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• Online Personal Security program will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday at Newton Public Library, 100 N. Third Ave. W. Technology professional, Craig McClanahan, shares everything you need to know to protect yourself online.

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

• Pancake Breakfast will begin at 7 a.m. Saturday at the Prairie City Community Building. The Prairie City Lions Club is hosting its monthly pancake breakfast. The menu includes pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs and a drink.

• A Legislative Forum will begin at 10 a.m.

Saturday at the Colfax Library. Rep. Wes Breckenridge, D-Newton, is hosting forum to gain citizen input. Open to the public.

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 10 a.m.

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

• Winter Naturalist Hike will begin at 10 a.m.

Saturday at Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge. Join a volunteer naturalist for a hike along the half mile Oak Savanna Trail, and will learn about winter wildlife and possibly get the chance to see some wildlife. This hike is recommended for adults and children ages 12 and older accompanied by their favorite adult. This activity is free and open to the public.

• 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.

• Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve in Newton. Those interested in trying out skis and snowshoes for the first time are encouraged to attend, as well as the more experienced. Equipment in all sizes, so bring the whole family. There is a $10 fee per person to check out the equipment and a limited number of skis and snowshoes. If there is no snow cover, the program will be canceled. Call the Jasper County Conservation office at 641-792-9780.

• Community Meal will begin at 4:30 p.m. at The Way Cafe, 2306 S. Third Ave. E. Everyone is welcome and any questions can be directed to Ann White at 641-781-0529 or the church office at 641-792-7300.

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Car of man’s dreams doesn’t pass muster with his wife DEAR ABBY: I am a successful business professional in my mid-50s.

I have put my children through college, and they have no student loans.

(My wife did not help with any of the college expenses. It was all on me.)

I am finally at a point in my life that I can pursue my passion of buying a sports car. I have always been a car guy, and my wife knows it. When I bring up the subject of purchasing the car of my dreams, which is not very expensive, she tells me I will look like an idiot. In her next breath she says it’s OK if I buy a sports car if it is the one she wants, and of course, the one she wants is very expensive.

No matter how I broach the subject, she does not “get” that it is not about her but about my passion as a car guy. How do I get her to see my side? — REVVING UP IN NEW YORK DEAR REVVING UP: If it’s your money paying for the car, you don’t have to get her to see your side.

It will be yours — not hers — and you should buy the one that gives you pleasure and drive it to your heart’s content.

DEAR ABBY: I have been with “Roger” for 28 years. He is basically a good, honest man, but he thinks only of himself. When I had heart surgery, he left me alone at the hospital that night, not knowing if I would live or die. (Nothing would have kept me from HIS bedside!) I’ll be having knee surgery soon, and he won’t take the day off or a sick day to take me.

He wants a friend of ours to do it.

These are just two samples of his lack of support for me. I guess there is no way to make someone care enough about you to put their conveniences aside. When we moved out of state, he said if he didn’t find a job, he was going back home. Well,

where would that have left me?

Roger wouldn’t have anything at all if it weren’t for me. I know I should dump him, but after 28 years, I can’t pull the rug out from under him. He cops an attitude and makes me feel bad if I press the subject. I only wish he would do something for me from his heart, but I guess it isn’t there. Any advice, Abby? — HIS LAST PRIORITY IN FLORIDA DEAR LAST PRIORITY: Yes, because you can’t bring yourself to pull the rug out from under Roger, it might help you to memorize the Serenity Prayer when he disappoints you in the future. It goes like this: “Lord, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.”

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Panel OKs bill that would ban traffic cameras DES MOINES — Iowa legislators are moving forward with a bill to ban traffic enforcement cameras, despite concerns from police that it could increase crashes.

A three-person Senate Judiciary subcommittee unanimously approved legislation Wednesday that would remove traffic enforcement cameras from Iowa roadways.

It now moves to the full Judiciary Committee.

At the meeting, several Iowa police chiefs opposed the bill.

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Two people injured in fire expected to recover ATTICA — Marion County sheriff ’s officials say two people injured in a fire at an automotive business south of Attica are expected to recover. The fire was reported around 8 p.m. Tuesday at Lambirth Enterprises. The Marion County sheriff said one of the people injured was taken to Knoxville Hospital and later transported to University of Iowa Hospital burn unit, where the person was in stable condition Wednesday.

Crews clean up diesel spill from pipeline leak HANLONTOWN — Work crews are cleaning up a spill of nearly 140,000 gallons of a diesel mix from a broken pipeline in north-central Iowa.

The leak from a 12-inch Magellan Midstream Partners pipe was discovered around 8 a.m. Wednesday north of Hanlontown. Officials say the diesel mixture had pooled in a farm field and had not reached nearby Willow Creek or the Hanlontown Slough Waterfowl Production Area.

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Woman gets 10 years for crash death of passenger OSAGE— An Osage woman has been given 10 years in prison for the death of her passenger in a vehicle crash.

Shannon Henaman was sentenced Tuesday in Osage. Henaman had pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide by way of reckless driving. She originally was charged with vehicular homicide by operating while under the influence, which is punishable by up to 25 years in prison.

The reduced charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years.

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Muscatine studies container port feasibility MUSCATINE — Muscatine officials are reviewing the feasibility of building a container port facility on the Mississippi River. The study is funded by a state grant and a matching fund from Kent Corp. The Muscatine Community Development Office is expected to conclude the study in the next few weeks. The idea for building a port formed because there is no container port north of St. Louis.

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Lawmakers say changes possible to voter ID bill DES MOINES (AP) — There could be changes to a voter identification bill being proposed by Iowa’s top election official, said two key Republican lawmakers overseeing part of the legislation’s movement in the GOP-controlled Iowa Legislature.

Rep. Ken Rizer of Marion and Sen. Roby Smith of Davenport said Wednesday they’re working together on possible changes to Secretary of State Paul Pate’s voter ID bill, which was announced on Jan. 5. The lawmakers oversee the state government committees in the House and Senate that would review the bill.

They declined to reveal details.

Rizer, in an interview with The Associated Press, said he expected to work off Pate’s bill. A draft of that measure has not been made public yet.

“What we’re looking to do is take what Secretary Pate has recommended and use that as a starting point for an election reform bill,” he said.

Pate is seeking $1 million for his effort, which would pay for new state-issued voter IDs and upgrades to the technology used to conduct the state’s elections. He has said he could work with a smaller appropriation if not

all the money is immediately available.

It is normal for committees to change proposed legislation. But revisions to the voter ID proposal could undermine efforts by Pate to promote what he says will be in the bill. He’s released information sheets about his plan and he’s met with various groups to point out what he says will be in the measure.

Kevin Hall, a spokesman for the secretary of state’s office, said in an email that Pate hopes lawmakers will leave the bill in its current form.

“Secretary Pate wants a

Panel delays action on bill limiting food stamp sales DES MOINES (AP) — Members of a legislative panel say they need more information before taking action on a bill that would prohibit people from using food stamps to buy soda or other carbonated beverages.

The bill introduced by Sen. Amy Sinclair, R-Allerton, would prohibit people from using food stamps to buy carbonated beverages. Such efforts have been launched elsewhere to prevent food stamp recipients from buying soda or other junk food, but legislators say the Iowa proposal was intended to stop the purchase of con-

tainers that could be returned for a recycling deposit.

The American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa called the legislation an overreach by the government to control purchases by low-income Iowa famSinclair ilies.

The three-member panel opted Wednesday to review more information before taking action on the proposal.

4 things to know from the Newton Wellness Coalition meeting

By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News 1. The coalition was recognized by the Newton Community School Board for the $4,500 in donations given to the school for the snack closet program. The program provides snacks to the children in the school district on an as needed basis decided by the individual schools and teachers.

2. A discussion took place about a possible partnership with Jasper

County Public Health for a health fair event including hosting a booth, providing promotion services and offering a suggestion box for future projects for the coalition.

3. The coalition decided to move forward with holding a Corporate Games event and started planning to hold it at Newton Fest.

A lunch hour time frame on June 9, the Friday of Newton Fest, was discussed to hold the event. Possible ac-

tivities include Jeopardy with wellness facts, a fishing rod casting contest, tug of war, hula hoop contest among many other.

4. Work on the outdoor gym at Sunset Park is set to progress through the city’s part department in the spring. The coalition received a $1,500 grant from Theisen’s to be used toward the project.

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

clean bill, as he proposed,” Hall said. “He is asking the Legislature to pass it without changes.”

Smith agreed with Rizer’s assessment in a later interview that included both men.

Smith noted that neither of them had seen a draft of Pate’s bill and everything was preliminary. The lawmakers said they’re communicating with their caucuses to go over ideas.

Pate discussed details of the bill to lawmakers at a state government committee meeting led by Rizer on Jan. 19. Democrats at the meeting asked for a draft of the bill,

Governor’s charity discloses donors, after IRS deadline IOWA CITY — A charity controlled

by Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad has disclosed the names of donors who collectively gave $1 million toward 2015 events celebrating his time in office, two months after missing a deadline for doing so.

The filing reveals that 68 Iowa companies, lobbying groups or individuals gave $5,000 or more to pay for events celebrating Branstad’s inauguration to an unprecedented sixth term and, months later, to his becoming the nation’s longest-serving governor. The charity will use the proceeds for college scholarships and grants to promote Iowa history under Branstad’s name.

The largest donor was Des Moinesbased Principal Financial Group, which gave $125,000. Other powerful Iowa companies dot the list, such as the HyVee grocery store chain; the state’s two largest power companies, MidAmerican and Alliant; farm equipment maker John Deere; and gas station chains Casey’s and Kum & Go. Groups representing real estate agents, soda companies, nursing homes and bankers also chipped in, as did a number of casino interests.

The late filing could mean thousands of dollars in IRS late penalties for the charity, the Branstad-Reynolds Scholarship Fund, which has so far reported spending ten times as much on events celebrating Branstad as it has on scholarships.

The filing comes as the Republican governor prepares to resign to become U.S. Ambassador to China under Presi-

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which would require voters to show identification at election polls. Pate has emphasized the goal of the bill is to maintain voter integrity in Iowa’s election system, though there is no evidence of widespread voter fraud in the state.

Pate’s office has said the bill is going through the normal process of being drafted through the nonpartisan Legislative Services Agency.

Several county auditors who oversee elections in Iowa are expected to visit the Capitol on Thursday to answer questions from Rizer’s state government committee.

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The Associated Press reported Jan. 2 that the charity, created in 2010 to raise money for Branstad’s inauguration to a fifth term, filed its 2015 tax return as required Nov. 15 after receiving the Branstad maximum six months in extensions. But the filing failed to list donors, as is required for foundations.

Tax experts said the lack of disclosure invited penalties of $100 per day retroactive to Nov. 15 because the IRS considers incomplete filings to be late.

Foundations can try to avoid penalties by showing cause for failing to meet deadlines, but experts doubt the justification offered by Branstad’s group would qualify.

In the amended filing, the charity told the IRS that “certain records pertaining to contributors were unavailable” when the filing was due Nov. 15. “Those records have now been obtained,” the filing said, allowing it to disclose “a complete list of reportable contributors.”

The charity’s initial incomplete filing falsely reported that Principal had given $25,000 and listed no other donors.

Branstad spokesman Ben Hammes said the amended filing was mailed to the IRS last week. He disputes that it would be considered late, noting that taxpayers have three years to file amended returns, and said the group doesn’t expect penalties.

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Cross County Skiing 1 p.m. Saturday Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve Those interested in trying out skis and snowshoes for the first time are encouraged to attend, as well as the more experienced. Equipment in all sizes, so bring the whole family. There is a $10 fee per person to check out the equipment and a limited number of skis and snowshoes. If there is no snow cover, the program will be canceled. Call the Jasper County Conservation office at 641792-9780.

6 p.m. Thursday Newton Public Library Online Personal Security program will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday at Newton Public Library, 100 N. Third Ave. W. Technology professional, Craig McClanahan, shares everything you need to know to protect yourself online.

Community Meal

Pancake Breakfast 7 to 9 a.m. Saturday Prairie City Community Building The Prairie City Lions Club is hosting its monthly pancake breakfast. The menu includes pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs and a drink. Proceeds from the free will donations are used for many projects within the community. This month’s proceeds will be used for the purchase of eye glasses and hearing aids. Bring any extra eye glasses and hearing aids to the breakfast Saturday and donate them to the Lions Club.

4:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday The Way Cafe in Newton

Naturalist Hike 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge

The Newton Church of The Way is hosting a community meal from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Saturday at The Way Cafe at the church, 2306 S. Third Ave. E. Everyone is welcome and any questions can be directed to Ann White at 641-781-0529 or the church office at 641-792-7300.

Join a volunteer naturalist for a Winter Naturalist Hike along the half mile Oak Savanna Trail at the Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge, and will learn about winter wildlife and possibly get the chance to see some wildlife.

This hike is recommended for adults and children ages 12 and older accompanied by their favorite adult. This activity is free and open to the public.

Dress for the weather, bring your binoculars and your camera.

Submit upcoming events to newsroom@newtondailynews.com

Snow blower safety tips: Keep best practices in mind this winWith winter snows arriving, homeowners, contractors and business owners will again rely on their snow blowers to clear driveways and walks. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute is offering tips for safe and correct use of snow blowers.

“Your indispensable winter friend, the snow blower is ready to be powered up and it’s important to keep safety in mind,” said OPEI President and CEO Kris Kiser. “Be sure to prepare and consider the following tips before you use your equipment: Prepare Before in Snows Review your owner’s manual and check your equipment.

Check your owner’s manual for

safe handling procedures from your manufacturer. If you forgot to drain the fuel last winter before storing your snow blower, drain the tank now.

Adjust any cables. Check the auger (the snow blower should always be completely powered off when you are checking the equipment). Know how to operate the controls. You should be able to shut off your equipment quickly.

Prepare your fuel and handle it properly. It’s important to have the right fuel on hand for your snow blower — movement and fuel availability may be limited during a snowstorm.

Be sure to use the correct fuel, as recommended by your equipment’s manufacturer (for

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more information on fueling properly see www.LookBeforeYouPump.com). Fill up the fuel tank outside before you start the engine and while the engine is cold. Never add fuel to a running or hot engine.

Be sure to clean the area you intend to clear with your equipment. Snow can sometimes hide objects that if run over by a snow blower, may harm the machine or people.

Doormats, hoses, balls, toys, boards, wires, and other debris should be removed from the areas you intend to clear.

Dress appropriately. Wear safety glasses and footwear that can handle slippery surfaces.

Operate You Equipment Safely

Key Safety Tip: Never put your hands inside the auger or chute. Use a clean out tool (or stick) to unclog snow or debris from your snow blower. Your hands should never go inside the auger or chute. Make sure the snow blower is in the off position before addressing any clogs.

Turn off your snow blower if you need to clear a clog.

If you need to remove debris or unclog snow, always turn off your snow blower. Wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop before clearing any clogs or debris.

Only use your snow blower in visible conditions. Never operate the snow blower without good visibility or light.

Aim your snow blower with care. Never throw snow toward people or cars. Do not allow anyone to stand in front of your snow blower. Keep children or pets away from your snow blower when it is operating.

Use extreme caution on slopes and hills. Use caution when changing directions on slopes. Do not attempt to clear steep slopes.

Know where your cord is.

If you have an electric powered snow blower, be aware of where the power cord is at all times. Avoid tripping. Do not run over the power cord.

More safety tips and information are available at www.opei. org.

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