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Newton Chamber of Commerce celebrates 118 years Unsworth, O’Brien take home honors By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News
Jason W. Brooks/Daily News Hillary Clinton holds a microphone for Annette Bebout, of Newton, to tell her story of losing her home during Thursday’s Clinton campaign event at the Berg School Complex. People were turned away as a filled room and an overflow area heard Clinton’s pitch during the final days before Monday’s Iowa Caucuses.
Clinton draws more than capacity crowd to Berg
Democratic hopeful makes final county appearance before Monday’s caucuses By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News There were more people who came to see Hillary Clinton at the Berg School Complex on Thursday afternoon than there were people admitted to the event. Those who were there in time to get into the event, which included Newton schools students and faculty, were able to hear one of Clinton’s final pre-caucus speeches of her political career. With the Iowa Caucuses set for Monday, Clinton made the Newton campaign stop going into the final weekend and
hundreds of supporters showed up, along with some undecided voters. The “Get out the Caucus” event opened with an introduction by U.S. Rep. Dave Loebsack, who described himself as a huge supporter of Clinton. He earned applause for pointing out that he feels all three of this year’s Democratic presidential contenders are better candidates than any Republicans. Then, after a video retrospective
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of Clinton’s career was played on a large-screen TV, Clinton came out to thunderous applause. One of the first topics she covered was creating American jobs, saying tax incentives should not be used as substitutes for creating good-paying, manufacturing jobs. “I know this was a community that was hard-hit; I know that your employment rate is a lot lower,” Clinton said. “I also know there is a great deal of concern and wonder about what will come next. There are things a president can and should do.” Clinton mentioned wind turbine production and other growth of renewable energy as important components of growing the economy. She took a handful of questions toward the end of the 50-minute rally, including one from a woman CLINTON | 3A
Newton Mayor Mike Hansen announced the state of the city is strong at the 118th Greater Newton Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner Thursday. The city, through its many organizations, has worked to boost the community by bringing new jobs, tourism and businesses to Newton. “2015 was another exciting and productive year for the City of Newton in
many ways. Each department was busy carrying out their mission, completing many projects and planning for 2016,” he said. Hansen, along with city management analyst Natalie Umsted, highlighted work accomplished by the city including efforts with Get to Know Newton, Newton Development Corporation, Newton Housing Development Corporation and Newton Main Street. Along with sharing the city’s many accomplishments, Hansen served as the opening emcee and welcomed U.S. Congressman Dave Loebsack and Sen. Chaz Allen. CHAMBER | 3A
Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News Sen. Chaz Allen (D-Newton) speaks at the Greater Newton Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner on Thursday, updating the group on the work of the Jasper County Economic Development Corporation including Beck’s Hybrid in Colfax.
Council to consider South Second Avenue reconstruction
Agency supports school Estimated cost districts in dozens of is $1.5 million ways, including discounted printing By Jamee A. Pierson By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News What does the Heartland Area Education Agency do? After reading over a brochure or the website of the AEA, a better question might be about what the agency doesn’t do. From discounted bulk printing to crunching assessment data to helping locate specialists, the Heartland AEA provides many support resources to local school districts. Among other services,Heartland AEA provides support in the areas of curriculum, instruction and assessment testing and data, program evaluation, bulk purchasing of printing and copying services, food and beverages and instructional materials; English Language Learning issues, Title III programming, instructional technology, early AEA | 3A
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The South Second Avenue reconstruction project is one that is about 30 years in the making. The Newton City Council will have the opportunity Tuesday to look at the plans and approve moving forward with steps to get the project done at its regular meeting. Typically scheduled for Monday, the meeting was moved to Tuesday to accommodate the Iowa Caucuses. The work would be completed on South Second Avenue between West Fourth Street South and East Fourth Street South. In the past 65 years, the road has been resurfaced several times with the
Jamee A. Pierson/Daily News The Newton City Council will consider the South Second Avenue reconstruction at its Tuesday meeting.
last resurfacing occurring 30 years ago. The asphalt surface is also in need of rehabilitation. A large portion of the project, between West Fourth Street South and East Third Street South has been widened to approximately 55 feet, eliminating the streetscape and
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causing poor street drainage. The Public Works Department has plans and specifications prepared and are ready to place it out to bid. The bid includes pavement scarification and
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